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Western Cape-focused property fund Spear Reit Limited has raised its full-year distribution per share growth guidance to between 9% and 11% after delivering an 8.02% increase in distributable income per share for the six months ended 31 August 2026.<\/p>\n
In its interim financial results, released on 22 October 2026, the JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) declared a gross interim dividend of 44.92 cents per share.<\/p>\n
The group maintained its 95% distribution payout ratio, supported by a 37.75% increase in total distributable income to R238.6 million and a 28.14% surge in revenue (excluding straight-line smoothing) to R494.9 million.<\/p>\n
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Regional focus and capital deployment<\/p>\n
Spear remains the only listed South African Reit operating exclusively in the Western Cape, holding a 44-property portfolio valued at R8.81 billion.<\/p>\n
Addressing the fund\u2019s regional specialisation, CEO Quintin Rossi noted: \u201cSpear\u2019s investment case has successfully been built around one province.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpear owns and operates a high-quality real estate portfolio only in the Western Cape, with the bulk of the portfolio concentrated in greater Cape Town. No other listed South African Reit follows the same regional specialist approach.\u201d<\/p>\n
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During the period, Spear completed R1.402 billion in new property acquisitions across the province at a blended yield of 8.99%.<\/p>\n
The acquisitions increased total gross lettable area (GLA) to 674 031 m\u00b2 while maintaining a low loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 21.91%.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the group\u2019s performance, independent property analyst Keillen Ndlovu said:<\/p>\n
\u201cSpear\u2019s solid performance reflects its focus on the strong Western Cape region, supported by proactive management. The earnings growth outlook is top-quartile. The balance sheet is also strong, with the lowest loan-to-value (LTV) ratio (22%) and the highest interest cover ratio (ICR) of 6,3 times in the sector. They have also been on a growth path, raising new equity to fund acquisitions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sectoral performance<\/p>\n
Overall portfolio occupancy closed the half-year at 96.60%, with leases concluded across the portfolio generating a positive rental reversion of 7.98%:<\/p>\n
Industrial (62.61% of GLA): The largest operating segment achieved a 13.49% positive rental reversion, with vacancies remaining low at 1.78%. Organic growth is underway via developments in George, Blackheath, and Paarden Eiland.
\nRetail (14.97% of GLA): Strengthened by the acquisition of the Watergate Centre in Mitchells Plain, retail vacancy closed at 3.24%, with national tenants representing 68% of retail revenue.
\nCommercial office (22.42% of GLA): Recorded reduced vacancies of 8.04%, supported by demand for well-located nodes in Cape Town. Development planning is currently underway for a newly acquired site in Century City.<\/p>\n
The group\u2019s weighted average cost of debt stood at 8.54%, backed by an interest cover ratio of 6.31 times.<\/p>\n
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Outlook<\/p>\n
Based on its first-half execution, management increased its full-year distribution guidance from its previous target of 6-8% up to 9-11% relative to FY2026.<\/p>\n
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Regarding operational execution, Rossi stated: \u201cTrading conditions remained demanding, even as enquiries and leasing activity began to improve.<\/p>\n
\u201cManagement responded by concentrating on the matters within its control: robust collections, growing occupancy, optimising funding to compress cost of capital and delivery of the acquisitive and organic growth ambitions for Spear.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with the cash distribution, Spear has offered shareholders a dividend reinvestment alternative, with reinvested capital earmarked to further reduce existing debt and lower gearing levels.<\/p>\n
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