Nexus Select Trust

Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No specific mention of immediate new fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript. - The Trust highlighted a strong balance sheet with low leverage, providing nearly $1 billion in debt headroom to pursue acquisition opportunities. - Current average cost of debt stands at 7.5%, with 51% of gross debt in floating instruments, benefiting from potential rate cuts. - The pipeline includes 10 assets (including 3 under due diligence), expected to close in the next 5-6 months; funding likely to be managed within existing debt capacity. - No explicit guidance or announcement regarding equity fundraising or capital raises during the quarter or near term. - Management indicated acquisition guidance includes certain deals done, but future acquisitions post current deals are not factored in guidance.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- The Trust is actively integrating newly acquired assets quickly, reducing integration timelines from 8-10 months to 5-6 months, indicating ongoing capital investment in asset enhancements. - Focus on transforming optimally leased malls by targeting lease expiries in 12-24 months and refurbishing aesthetics within 6-12 months post-acquisition. - A greenfield development is included in the pipeline of 10 assets (nine malls plus one greenfield), showing plans for future capital investment in new projects. - Leasing initiatives involve premiumization strategies, with addition of high-value brands and proactive space allocation to categories like Jewellery, Beauty & Personal Care, and Electronics, implying capex on tenant fit-outs. - Marketing investments include large-scale AR and VR experiences and expansion of the NexusONE app to enhance digital engagement. - The trust maintains robust balance sheet strength with low leverage and significant debt headroom (~$1 billion) to pursue growth opportunities and acquisitions.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Strong consumption growth momentum expected to continue through second half of FY 2026, with October showing significantly better growth than Q2 (16% growth in Q2). - Retail NOI grew 14% year-on-year in Q2 FY 2026, with guidance on track for full-year NOI and distribution targets. - Pipeline of 10 assets, including 3 under due diligence, with acquisition-related NOI additions expected to support future growth. - Premiumization strategy driving higher trading densities and tenant sales growth, especially in malls like Seawoods and Ahmedabad. - Expectation of double-digit growth in categories such as fashion, jewellery, beauty & personal care, and electronics. - Footfalls are increasing aided by marketing initiatives and new store openings; footfall growth noted at around 3%. - Integration timelines reduced to 5-6 months, aiding faster stabilization and revenue contribution from new assets. - Long-term NOI growth to follow consumption growth as leases reset upwards with lag.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Nexus Select Trust expects robust future growth in retail NOI and distributions, remaining on track to achieve full-year FY 2026 guidance. - Retail NOI grew 14% year-on-year in Q2 FY 2026, driven by strong tenant sales and footfalls. - The acquisition pipeline includes 10 assets (9 malls + 1 greenfield), expected to add approximately INR 150 crores in NOI annually. - Integration timelines for acquired malls have reduced from 8-10 months to 5-6 months, speeding stabilization and NOI contribution. - Consumer demand and consumption growth are strong, supported by favorable macroeconomic factors like GDP growth of 6.8%, inflation at historic lows, and GST rate cuts. - Premiumization strategy and increased footfalls drive trading density and consumption, contributing to future earnings growth. - NOI growth is expected to follow consumption growth with a lag, as rental contracts reset upward.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Nexus Select Trust has a robust inorganic growth pipeline consisting of 10 assets. - Out of these, 3 assets are currently under due diligence and expected to close in the next 5 to 6 months. - The pipeline includes nine malls plus one greenfield asset. - The acquisitions primarily involve Grade-A assets, with some being under-leased requiring occupancy improvement. - The pipeline helps the Trust pursue an annual recurring NOI addition target (INR 150 crores) and is on track to meet this goal. - The Trust has approximately $1 billion in debt headroom to support acquisition opportunities. - Details on the size and geographic spread of these assets will be provided in the second half of the financial year as transactions are announced.