
30 April 2025
SEGRO plc
Trading Update
SEGRO plc ("SEGRO" or the "Group") today publishes a trading update for the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 20251.
Summary
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Strong performance from the existing portfolio and growth in our active development pipeline, with ongoing pre-let negotiations across our key markets. |
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Creation of a |
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SEGRO remains well-placed to deliver growth, both from the existing portfolio and an exceptional development land bank and retains significant firepower to fund further attractive growth opportunities. |
David Sleath, Chief Executive, said:
"SEGRO has had a good start to the year, growing our rent roll through asset management to capture reversion and drive rents, expanding our active development pipeline and progressing our data centre strategy. Long-term structural trends continue to support demand for modern, well-located warehouses and data centres, meanwhile the supply of new space in our chosen sub-markets remains constrained due to lack of available land, power and restrictive planning policies.
"Our portfolio is heavily weighted to supporting domestic consumption, particularly the two-thirds located in
KEY HIGHLIGHTS1,2:
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Customer retention was very high at 92 per cent and occupancy stable at 94.0 per cent. |
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Development completions during the period totalled 50,000 sq m of new space with |
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Announced the creation of a |
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Disciplined capital allocation to drive portfolio performance: |
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Balance sheet remains strong with a LTV of 29 per cent3 and |
1 In this statement, space is stated at 100 per cent, whilst financial figures are stated reflecting SEGRO's share of joint ventures. Operational and financial figures are stated for the period to, or at, 31 March 2025 unless otherwise indicated and the exchange rate applied is
2 Headline rent is annualised gross passing rent receivable once incentives such as rent-free periods have expired.
3 Based on values as at 31 December 2024, adjusted for the equity placing, acquisitions, disposals and other capital expenditure during the first quarter.
Financial calendar
Half Year 2025 results will be published on Thursday 31 July 2025.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR INVESTOR / ANALYST AND MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
SEGRO |
Soumen Das (Chief Financial Officer) |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9110 |
Claire Mogford (Head of Investor Relations) |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9048 |
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Gary Gaskarth (External Communications Manager) |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9069 |
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FTI Consulting |
Richard Sunderland / Eve Kirmatzis |
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000 |
This Trading Update, the most recent Annual Report and other information are available on the SEGRO website at www.segro.com/investors.
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO's purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing low-carbon growth, Investing in local communities and environments and Nurturing talent.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.
Forward-Looking Statements: This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to SEGRO's expectations and plans, strategy, management objectives, future developments and performance, costs, revenues and other trend information. All statements other than historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations and all forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions, risk and uncertainty. Many of these assumptions, risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond SEGRO's ability to control or estimate precisely and which could cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Certain statements have been made with reference to forecast process changes, economic conditions and the current regulatory environment. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of SEGRO are based upon the knowledge and information available to Directors on the date of this announcement. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any particular expectation will be met and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. The information contained in this announcement is provided as at the date of this announcement and is subject to change without notice. Other than in accordance with its legal or regulatory obligations (including under the
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