Australia’s largest ASX listed pure play office REIT
FY23 was an operationally successful year for COF with portfolio occupancy increasing to 97.1%3,4, while maintaining a healthy WALE (4.2 years)3,5.
Capital management remained a key focus during the period, with recent divestments delivering a pro forma gearing of 36.7%1, while refinancing resulted in no debt tranche expiring until FY26. Recent non-core divestments also improved overall portfolio quality, while the sales prices achieved were consistent with COF’s Year End portfolio valuations.
COF is exposed to well-performing markets where tenant net absorption has been strong compared to Sydney and Melbourne CBD markets. In particular, the REIT has benefited from robust leasing activity in Brisbane and Perth, which is consistent with wider activity in these markets.