Balanced Commercial Property Trust Limited (BCPT)

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Property Investment Trusts

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FTSE 250

81.40p
   
  • Change Today:
    -2.60p
  • 52 Week High: 91.90
  • 52 Week Low: 61.00
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 701.55m
  • Volume: 1,482,342
  • Market Cap: £571.06m
  • RiskGrade: 186

BMO Commercial Property reports fall in NAV amid Brexit headwinds

By Duncan Ferris

Date: Tuesday 17 Sep 2019

LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - BMO Commercial Property Trust on Tuesday reported a decline in net asset value per share as Brexit ensured continued uncertainty in the UK commercial property market.

Net asset value per share declined by 2.5% to 136.3p during the six month period ended 30 June, while the trust achieved a total return of 0.5% against 3.7% in the same period last year and a MSCI UK Quarterly Property Universe return of 0.9%.

Monthly interim dividends were maintained at 0.5p per share continued during the period, meaning the annual dividend is on course to remain at the 6.0p per share paid since 2006, providing a dividend yield of 5.4% based on the period-end share price.

BMO's total portfolio valuation fell by 3% to £1.4bn as the period saw the trust dispose of its Thames Valley Park 1, Thames Valley Park 2 and Building A, Watchmoor Park, Camberley properties, which were viewed as limiting future growth.

The FTSE 250-traded trust said it is preparing to recycle this newly acquired capital into advanced asset management opportunities that will provide long-term income and support future fund performance.

Though Brexit continues to cause headwinds to the UK property market, the company said it expected easier fiscal policy and low interest rates to provide some support in the coming months, with total returns anticipated to be in the low single-digits over the remainder of the year.

Martin Moore, chairman of BMO, said: "Notwithstanding the short-term pressures in the retail sector, the company has a well-positioned and resilient portfolio with exciting opportunities across many sectors to add value and deliver sustainable long-term rental income. Our efforts continue to be focused on delivering these over the months ahead."

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BCPT Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 81.40p
Change Today -2.60p
% Change -3.10 %
52 Week High 91.90
52 Week Low 61.00
Volume 1,482,342
Shares Issued 701.55m
Market Cap £571.06m
RiskGrade 186

BCPT Star Ratings

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Value
39.39% above the market average39.39% above the market average39.39% above the market average39.39% above the market average39.39% above the market average
53.85% above the sector average53.85% above the sector average53.85% above the sector average53.85% above the sector average53.85% above the sector average
Price Trend
40.46% above the market average40.46% above the market average40.46% above the market average40.46% above the market average40.46% above the market average
53.33% above the sector average53.33% above the sector average53.33% above the sector average53.33% above the sector average53.33% above the sector average
Income
45.96% above the market average45.96% above the market average45.96% above the market average45.96% above the market average45.96% above the market average
12.00% above the sector average12.00% above the sector average12.00% above the sector average12.00% above the sector average12.00% above the sector average
Growth
41.99% below the market average41.99% below the market average41.99% below the market average41.99% below the market average41.99% below the market average
42.86% below the sector average42.86% below the sector average42.86% below the sector average42.86% below the sector average42.86% below the sector average

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BCPT Dividends

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  11th Interim 10th Interim
Ex-Div 14-Mar-24 15-Feb-24
Paid 28-Mar-24 29-Feb-24
Amount 0.44p 0.44p

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