Shaftesbury Capital (SHC) Trading Update summary
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Trading Update summary
2 Dec, 2025Portfolio performance and leasing activity
367 leasing transactions completed year to date, totaling £30.2 million in new contracted rent, 9% ahead of December 2024 ERV and 14% above previous passing rents.
174 transactions in H2 to date generated £11 million, 4.3% ahead of June 2025 ERV and 10% above previous passing rents.
High occupancy with only 2.6% of ERV available to let and 1.5% under offer.
Strong footfall and sales growth position the West End portfolio well for the Christmas trading period.
Asset management and development
£10.7 million of ERV across 134,000 sq ft under refurbishment, representing 4.1% of portfolio ERV.
Approximately 23% of refurbished space is pre-let, equating to £2.4 million in rental income.
Notable new openings and signings across Covent Garden, Soho, Carnaby Street, and Chinatown, enhancing the tenant mix.
Financial position and capital allocation
£80 million invested year to date in targeted acquisitions of prime, well-located assets.
New £300 million unsecured revolving credit facility secured in October 2025, with an initial five-year maturity and two-year extension option.
Early repayment of a £200 million senior unsecured term loan completed in October using cash resources.
Pro forma EPRA loan-to-value ratio at 17% and net debt at £0.8 billion; access to £675 million undrawn facilities and over £300 million cash.
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