Q4 2024
QUARTERLY REPORT
Meridia III
Meridia Real Estate III, SOCIMI, S.A.
December 2024
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Q4 2024 QUARTERLY REPORT
Meridia III Meridia Real Estate III, SOCIMI, S.A.
December 2024
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Important Notice and Disclaimer
This report ("Report") was prepared by Meridia Capital Partners SGEIC, S.A. ("Meridia") for investor informational purposes only and may not be used for any other purpose.
This Report includes information about the past performance of the Meridia Real Estate III, SOCIMI, S.A (the "Vehicle) investments. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results and there can be no assurance that the Vehicle or any of its investments will achieve or continue to achieve results comparable to its past performance. Similarly, there can be no assurance that the Vehicle will be able to implement its investment strategy or achieve its investment objective.
Unless specifically otherwise indicated, all performance information presented herein is calculated on a "gross" basis without giving effect to management fees, carried interest fees, transaction costs and other expenses to be borne by investors, which will reduce returns and in the aggregate may be substantial.
Statements contained in the Report that are not historical facts (such as those relating to current and future market conditions and trends in respect thereof) are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and/or beliefs of Meridia. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Certain information contained in this Report constitutes "forward-looking statements," which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "target" or "believe" or the negatives thereof or other comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results, including the actual performance of the Vehicle, may differ materially from those expressed or contemplated in such forward- looking statements.
Nothing contained in this Report may be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, forecast or representation as to future events or result and thus no representation is made or assurance given that the above-mentioned statements, views, projections or forecasts are correct or that the objectives of the Vehicle will be achieved. Investors must determine for themselves what reliance (if any) they should place on such statements, views, projections or forecasts and none of the Vehicle, Meridia or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, members, partners, shareholders or affiliates assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.
This document does not constitute a recommendation, offer to sell or purchase the shares of the Company, nor can it in any way be considered an invitation to enter into any contract or commitment in relation to any share, investment, investment management service or advisory service. Potential investors should carefully consider whether an investment is suitable for them in light of their circumstances, knowledge and financial resources, so they should consult their own professional and independent advisers.
It is expressly pointed out that Meridia's valuations of unrealized investments are based on assumptions that Meridia believes are reasonable under the circumstances and, consequently, the actual realized returns on unrealized investments will depend on, among other factors, future operating results, the value of the assets and market conditions at the time of disposition, any related transaction costs and the timing and manner of sale, all of which may differ from the assumptions on which the valuations used in the performance data contained herein are based. Accordingly, the actual realized returns on these unrealized investments may differ materially from the returns indicated herein.
Certain information contained herein has been obtained from published sources and/or prepared by other parties, which in certain cases has not been updated through the date hereof. While such information is believed to be reliable for the purpose used herein, none of the Vehicle, Meridia or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, members, partners, shareholders or affiliates assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.
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Table of contents
I. | Letter from the management | 6 |
II. | Executive summary | 8 |
III. | Vehicle's overview | 10 |
IV. | Deal by deal overview | 20 |
V. | Environmental, Social and | 32 |
Governance issues (ESG) | ||
VI. Financial statements | 34 |
I.
Letter from the management
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Dear Investors,
We hope this letter finds you well.
Please find enclosed Meridia III ("the Vehicle")'s Q4 2024 quarterly report.
As of December 31st, 2024, Meridia III's total outstanding investments amounted to €198.8 million. Total equity invested (having deducted distributions) amounted to €76.6 million.
Based on the latest financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, total net NAV (including distributions) stands at €289.6 million with a 1.57x net equity multiple (post carried interest estimate), which compares with a total net NAV of €292.2 million and a 1.59x net equity multiple showed in Q3 2024.
Meridia continues to work intensively across all existing assets, implementing various asset management initiatives to boost occupancy rates and enhance the tenant mix. Proactive steps are also being taken to ensure the fund's liquidity. During the reference period, the Vehicle signed a new credit policy with Banca March for €5 million, maturing in November 2025, to support working capital needs. Additionally, as a subsequent event, in January 2025, the Vehicle refinanced the debt of Project Insurance with Credit Andorrà, S.A. for €20 million, with a December 2044 maturity date. This refinancing results in a Loan-to- Value (LTV) of 49.0% and provides additional liquidity to the Vehicle.
Disposals
Meridia continues to assess the market whilst evaluating the optimal liquidity window to carry on with its disposals programme. As a post quarter event and with our investors' support, the vehicle's period was extended by one additional year, when we expect to undertake further exits.
Portfolio Overview
Equity exposure of the remaining portfolio is divided among office (76.6%), retail (23.3%), and residential (0.1%) sectors.
As of December 31st, 2024, our portfolio comprised 8 properties: 5 office buildings, 1 shopping centre and 2 residential assets.
Asset and Project Management Updates
Main Asset Management highlights are related to Project Beatle:
- A lease agreement was signed with Media Markt to retain it in the shopping center, ex- tending its mandatory term in exchange for a rent reduction. This ensures the long-term presence of one of the center's anchor tenants.
- The handover of the commercial premises to Normal has been completed. The store opened on February 13th, 2025, and its impact on the shopping center's image has been very positive.
On Project Management:
Project Smart: Pere IV road urbanization project is still awaiting final budget approval from the Urban Planning Department. With the City's endorsement, works are now expected to begin in Q1 2025.
Project Beatle: The work to expand the retail outlets in the circulation corridor has been completed and the tenant carried out their fit-out works in Q4 24.
Project Julian Camarillo, 29 (Insurance): The building achieved the BREEAM re-certification during Q4 24.
Project Ice: The License of First Occupation (LPO) for the Deslite building was granted in Q4 2024. Some environmental issues are being resolved in Q1 2025. As of the reporting date, the Vehicle is beginning commercialization tasks to sell the residential units in 2025.
As always, we remain at your disposal. Sincerely,
The Meridia Team
II. Executive summary
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Meridia III
- A €190 m equity value added vehicle focused on the Spanish real estate sector
- Primary focus on Madrid / Barcelona
- 2016 vintage
- All real estate segments
Key highlights during Q4 2024
At Vehicle level:
Vehicle's overview:
- Total capital calls since inception: €184.0 m (96.8%).
- Acquired c. 300,000 sqm in real estate.
- Equity Realesed: €129.3 m (68.1%).
- Distribution: €217.4 m.
- Current Equity deployed: €76.6 m (1) (40.3%).
- 16.7% Madrid, 83.3% Barcelona.
- 76.6% Office, 0.1% Residential and 23.3% Retail.
- Total funds invested (incl. debt): €198.8 m
- Financing: average LTC 54%
- NAV + Distributions after carried interests: €289.6 m;
- EM: 1.57x (unrealised)
- Excluding €7.9 m co-investment.
At market level:
- As of end of Q4 2024, the Spanish economy has shown robust growth, exceeding earlier projections and outperforming the European average. Spain's GDP expanded by 3.2% in 2024, surpassing the initial forecast of 2.7%, driven by strong domestic demand and a notable contribution from the external sector.
- After peaking in previous years, the annual inflation rate stood at 2.8% in December 2024, slightly higher than the anticipated 2.3%, largely due to rising energy costs.
- The labor market has continued to improve, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 10.4%, down from 11.8%, marking a significant recovery from the 26% peak during the 2009-2013 crisis.
Investment Name | Location | Investment Type | Entry Date | % Drawn of Total Fund |
Project Insurance | Madrid | Office | abr-16 | 6.7% |
Project Ice | Barcelona | Residential | jul-17 | 0.1% |
Project Beatle | Barcelona | Retail | nov-17 | 9.4% |
Project Smart | Barcelona | Office | dec-18 | 24.1% |
Total Unrealised | 40.3% |
III.
Vehicle's overview
