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By Sophie Klein | 2 March 2023

Garda Sells Box Hill Office For 40m

GARDA has entered an unconditional contract to sell 436 Elgar Road, Box Hill for $40.3 million.The sale price of $40.3 million represents a 5.9% initial yield and a 14% discount to book value of $47.0 million.Commenting on the sale, Matthew Madsen, Executive Chairman, noted: “the sale of Box Hill is consistent with GARDA’s asset recycling program. Ultimately the capital from the sale of this mature asset will be applied to GARDA’s substantial industrial development pipeline which provides a compelling yield on cost”.Settlement is scheduled to occur on 3 April 2023 and the net sale proceeds will be used to reduce GARDA’s drawn debt to $214.8 million. GARDA’s debt facility limit will remain at $290.0 million.Following the sale, GARDA’s pro-forma:gearing reduces to 31.2% (from 34.6%); andNTA per security reduces to $1.98 (from $2.01).FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

The sale price of $40.3 million represents a 5.9% initial yield and a 14% discount to book value of $47.0 million.Commenting on the sale, Matthew Madsen, Executive Chairman, noted: “the sale of Box Hill is consistent with GARDA’s asset recycling program. Ultimately the capital from the sale of this mature asset will be applied to GARDA’s substantial industrial development pipeline which provides a compelling yield on cost”.Settlement is scheduled to occur on 3 April 2023 and the net sale proceeds will be used to reduce GARDA’s drawn debt to $214.8 million. GARDA’s debt facility limit will remain at $290.0 million.Following the sale, GARDA’s pro-forma:gearing reduces to 31.2% (from 34.6%); andNTA per security reduces to $1.98 (from $2.01).FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

Commenting on the sale, Matthew Madsen, Executive Chairman, noted: “the sale of Box Hill is consistent with GARDA’s asset recycling program. Ultimately the capital from the sale of this mature asset will be applied to GARDA’s substantial industrial development pipeline which provides a compelling yield on cost”.Settlement is scheduled to occur on 3 April 2023 and the net sale proceeds will be used to reduce GARDA’s drawn debt to $214.8 million. GARDA’s debt facility limit will remain at $290.0 million.Following the sale, GARDA’s pro-forma:gearing reduces to 31.2% (from 34.6%); andNTA per security reduces to $1.98 (from $2.01).FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

Settlement is scheduled to occur on 3 April 2023 and the net sale proceeds will be used to reduce GARDA’s drawn debt to $214.8 million. GARDA’s debt facility limit will remain at $290.0 million.Following the sale, GARDA’s pro-forma:gearing reduces to 31.2% (from 34.6%); andNTA per security reduces to $1.98 (from $2.01).FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

Following the sale, GARDA’s pro-forma:gearing reduces to 31.2% (from 34.6%); andNTA per security reduces to $1.98 (from $2.01).FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

FY23 distribution guidance remains unchanged at approximately 110% FFO.GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article

GARDA has also recently launched a campaign to divest 67 Noosa Street, Heathwood and 1-9 Kellar St, Berrinba, which have a combined book value of approximately $32.0 million.Previous ArticleNext Article


Sophie Klein

About the Author: Sophie Klein

Sophie studies hybrid workplace adoption, creative CBD hubs, and how Gen Z influences office space demand. She's a part-time DJ and believes flexible space is the future of productivity.