Heart of the world s financial markets NOVEMBER 2012 Agenda 1. Order Book for Retail Bonds 2. Why do companies float in London 3. What is a REIT 4. Key changes post Finance Bill 2012 5. Routes to Market Main Market AIM 6. Current opportunities/pipeline for REIT s 2 1
Order book for Retail Bonds (ORB) Launch of the new electronic Order book for Retail Bonds In February 2010, the London Stock Exchange launched its new electronic bond market for private investors the Order book for Retail Bonds (ORB) Key aims of ORB are to develop both an efficient, transparent secondary market in bonds for UK private investors and to establish a primary market for distribution of dedicated retail bonds opening up new sources of capital for companies seeking to diversify their funding 4 2
Investor Demand Increasing private investor focus on fixed income Seeking alternative asset classes given current low interest rates and recent equity market volatility Private investors using bond funds are keen to take more active role in managing their portfolio by selecting and trading individual bonds Trading in individual debt securities allows investors to select particular bond issues and tailor their portfolio Strong demand from UK private client brokers for greater access to retail bonds IMA Asset Management Survey 2010/11 Bond funds continued to do well in 2010 with 7.1bn of net sales 2009 saw highest ever inflow into bond funds, net total of 10.7bn This inflow driven almost entirely by private investors (90% of total) Corporate bonds were best-selling sector 5 ORB Dedicated Issues 6 3
Our infrastructure and experience makes us the world s premier listing choice London Stock Exchange provides global profile through wide dissemination of market information. Companies listed on our market enjoy high level of analyst research. PROFILE LIQUDITY INVESTORS Our platforms are designed to maximise liquidity for our issuers. We provide liquidity solutions for issuers from a wide range of sectors and sizes. The London investor and advisory community has a long standing tradition of investing in and advising international companies. Capital markets in London are deep and enable access to a diverse range of investors. Global Financial Centres index London s ranking 1st Editions 4-12 Sep 2008 Sep 2012 London is consistently ranked as the best financial centre to do business by The Global Financial Centres Index research conducted by Z/Yen. The research is provided for 77 centres and it draws on questionnaire and analysis of external indices. The latest report includes 26,180 financial centres assessments from 1,890 financial services professionals. The latest research was sponsored by Qatar Financial Centre Authority. 7 What is a REIT? The Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) regime was introduced in the UK on 1 January 2007 An investment vehicle carrying on a property rental business (PRB) involving at least 3 properties Constituted as a UK company or group listed on a recognised stock exchange Tax implications Exempt from corporation tax on PRB profits and capital gains Required to distribute 90% of PRB profits HMRC approved vehicles 8 4
Key changes to encourage new REITs Finance Bill 2012 Reduce barriers to entry Encourage investment in UK REITs Permit admission to AIM and other equivalent markets REITs currently must be listed on a recognised stock exchange which includes LSE (Main Market) New alternative is that REITs can be admitted to trading on a recognised stock exchange, including AIM Abolish 2% entry charge Introduce a 3 year grace period to meet ownership requirements Relax ownership requirements for institutional investors 9 Choice of routes to market Commercial Companies equity shares and funds Commercial Companies all types of shares Main Market Depositary receipts OTHER Options, warrants, derivatives and fixed income Growth Companies Flexible route for DRs wishing to use domestic accounting standards Private equity, hedge funds, complex and single strategy funds (1) By number and mkt capitalisation of listed companies (2) by value of transacted shares Source: World Federation of Exchanges 5
The options for floating a REIT Main Market Trading companies (LR6) Three year track record, published/filed accounts Investment entities (LR15 & Prospectus Rules Annex XV) Often start-ups Investment managers must have adequate experience Key differences for investment entities Publish and adhere to an investment policy Announce any changes in risk profile Independence A majority of the board must not be employed by or connected with an investment manager or other entities managed by the same investment manager 11 London Stock Exchange REIT Sector Company Sector Sub Sector Mkt Cap m LAND SECURITIES GROUP PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 6,282.44 BRITISH LAND CO PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 4,698.07 HAMMERSON PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 3,362.79 CAPITAL SHOPPING CENTRES GROUP PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 2,860.62 DERWENT LONDON PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 2,097.32 SEGRO PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 1,762.21 GREAT PORTLAND ESTATES PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 1,462.05 SHAFTESBURY PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 1,376.05 LONDON & STAMFORD PROPERTY PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Diversified REITs 624.76 HANSTEEN HLDGS Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 474.81 BIG YELLOW GROUP Real Estate Investment Trusts Speciality REITs 445.53 WORKSPACE GROUP PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 441.79 PRIMARY HEALTH PROPERTIES Real Estate Investment Trusts Speciality REITs 285.83 MUCKLOW(A.& J.)GROUP Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 214.77 METRIC PROPERTY INVESTMENTS PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 174.80 TOWN CENTRE SECURITIES Real Estate Investment Trusts Diversified REITs 100.44 MCKAY SECURITIES Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 63.64 NEWRIVER RETAIL LTD Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 58.18 LOCAL SHOPPING REIT PLC(THE) Real Estate Investment Trusts Retail REITs 30.94 HIGHCROFT INVESTMENTS Real Estate Investment Trusts Diversified REITs 29.80 WARNER ESTATE HLDGS PLC Real Estate Investment Trusts Industrial & Offices REITs 0.84 New River Retail is currently the only REIT quoted on AIM currently The Ground Rent Income Fund became the first new REIT to float post the changes in the Finance Bill 2012, via the Channel Islands Stock Exchange and admitting to trading on the London Stock Exchange. Primary Health Properties listed a 5.375%, 7 year bond on LSEG s Order Book for Retail Bonds in July 2012 raising 75m Source: London Stock Exchange Statistics October 2012 12 6
A Premium Listing on the London Stock Exchange enables eligible companies to enter the FTSE UK series FTSE UK series is one of the world s most widely tracked family of indices FTSE UK Series is the only flagship index series of any major exchange to admit international companies Premium Listing on the London Stock Exchange enables issuers to get access to tracker funds Passive and active funds in London FTSE UK Index Series FTSE All share Index FTSE All-small Index FTSE All Sector Index FTSE Small Cap Index FTSE 100 FTSE 250 FTSE 350 13 AIM the world s leading growth companies market AIM is the London Stock Exchange s market for smaller, growing companies. A platform for companies to raise capital (at admission and through further fundraisings) to help them realise their growth potential, within a tailored and balanced regulatory framework Provides an attractive exit route for earlier stage investors and enables them to recycle capital Supports companies beyond financing, by providing an attractive platform for them to increase their profile and visibility with key stakeholders Key AIM statistics Market cap profile Number of AIM companies - UK companies* - International companies Aggregate market value - Value of UK companies* - Value of international companies Total number of admissions - UK admissions* - International admissions Total capital raised - At admission - Through further issues Capital raised by UK companies* - At admission - Through further issues *by country of incorporation 1,110 884 226 58.8 bn 39.9 bn 18.9 bn 3,333 2,748 585 79.0 bn 35.2 bn 43.8 bn 55.7 bn 25.6 bn 30.1 bn Number of companies 100 143 156 229 200 133 100m Market value range 92 250m Source: London Stock Exchange trade statistics October 2012 Median market cap = 18.5m 34 500m 16 0-2m 2-5m 5-10m 10-25m 25-50m 50-100- 250-500- 1,000m 7 Over 1,000m 14 7
Raising money on the world s leading growth market Admissions to AIM International UK 519 462 AIM supports both UK and international companies seeking capital for growth 355 277 284 123 145 107 75 102 177 160 162 114 36 102 90 61 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 YTD 15.7 16.2 Money raised Further bn New bn and enables them to raise capital throughout their life on market 0.1 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.9 3.1 1.1 1.0 2.1 4.7 8.9 4.3 5.5 6.8 4.3 2.5 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 YTD Source: London Stock Exchange trade statistics November 2012. Statistics are based on total number of companies admitted to AIM each year by incorporation 15 AIM s regulatory framework AIM s regulatory framework, controlled by LSEG & independent from an external competent authority, has been central to the success of the market as it has developed & adapted according to market conditions, issuer needs & investor demands. Entry criteria tailored for smaller, growing companies Nominated adviser (Nomad) appointed at admission & required at all times Admission document approved by Nomad and is not pre-vetted by Exchange or UKLA No prescriptive requirements on company size / trading history / free float, but a company must demonstrate its appropriateness to join a public market Disclosure based rules support company growth with shareholder approval required for the most fundamental transactions Compliance with the AIM Rules for Companies Ongoing requirements to facilitate growth and investor confidence AIM companies must disclose all price sensitive information in a timely manner Half yearly and annual report and accounts required All directors accept full responsibility, collectively and individually for complying with AIM Rules Restrictions on deals for directors and applicable employees on AIM securities during close periods UK Corporate Governance standards adopted by companies as best practice AIM companies must maintain a website displaying key investor information 16 8
Why choose AIM? The market of choice for smaller companies seeking access to international capital markets to maximise their growth potential Access to capital Balanced approach to regulation An internationally focussed, professional investor base with a deep understanding of SMEs Wide range of investors interested in SMEs including institutional and retail Ability to raise capital at admission and through further fundraisings A regulatory framework that provides local and international investors with confidence, while being accessible to companies Disclosure and reporting obligations tailored to growing companies Geographical reach and wide sector coverage Increased profile Small-mid cap network and aftermarket support Diversity of sectors, international and regional coverage Peer group comparison Increased awareness and marketability of stock Increased visibility with customers, suppliers, investors and other key stakeholder Access to UK small-mid cap network and expertise to help companies join AIM and support them once they are trading on the market Critical mass of advisers, analysts and investors with detailed sector expertise 17 Opportunities Social Housing Could provide the opportunity to raise new capital by putting property portfolios into a REIT and reinvestment in housing stock Offshore property companies provide an opportunity for off-shore property companies to move into a tax efficient on-shore structure without an entry cost and mitigate the risk of HMRC scrutiny if they remain off-shore Residential area of focus for the government which hopes that the new REIT regime will stimulate the residential sector and provide much needed liquidity into the market Student housing Investors could finance new build properties specifically for private rental tenure 18 9
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