We’re pleased to provide an update following the recent announcement of our FY25 results for the RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP).
In the year to 30 June 2025, the Fund continued to advance towards a pure-play healthcare REIT offering a concentrated healthcare exposure. The REP portfolio achieved a comparable net operating income (NOI) growth of 3.2%1 and delivered an annualised distribution of 5.0 cents per security2, equating to a current yield of 8%3
We’re also pleased to report significant progress in our capital recycling program, with the divestment of Yeronga Village, Tanilba Bay Shopping Centre, Southlakes Medical Centre and Bowen Hills Day Surgery, in addition to Parkwood Medical Centre and Highlands Medical Centre.
RAM completed a key strategic acquisition in FY25 by securing the Cairns Surgical Centre in March 2025 for $23 million to continue its momentum towards an 80:20 healthcare-led composition, anchored by high-quality assets with strong tenant covenants.
Leasing outcomes during FY25 were particularly strong and have reinforced the quality of the underlying portfolio. Leasing spreads for the year averaged approximately 3.8%, with positive spreads recorded across both new leases and renewals. Portfolio occupancy remained resilient at 98 per cent, highlighting the defensive qualities of the portfolio, and supported by strong tenant demand and covenant strength.
Although the year was characterised by sector-wide headwinds, including inflationary cost pressures, labour shortages and residual post-COVID impacts, REP maintained a disciplined approach to capital and portfolio management. The outlook for valuations remains positive, supported by the tailwinds of interest rate cuts, income growth and signs of cap rate improvements.
Looking ahead, RAM will continue to make progress in divesting non-core retail assets while advancing a pipeline of over $300m of healthcare opportunities across private day hospitals, mental health facilities and specialist consulting rooms.
With strong leasing momentum, resilient occupancy and a growing healthcare focus, REP is well placed to deliver sustainable income and long-term growth as it transitions to a pure-play healthcare REIT.
Highlights for HY2025 and Beyond
- DPU of 5.0 cpu4 for FY25.
- Leasing performance continues, with 34 deals secured and positive spreads of 3.8%, outpacing inflation.
- Occupancy stable at 98%, with an enhanced tenancy mix through the introduction of Ramsay Health Care and continued exposure to key healthcare tenants, including Healthe Care and St John of God.
- WALE increased to 7.1 years, up 9.2% from Jun 2023, continuing to strengthen portfolio resilience.
- $119m in non-core disposals at a mid-5% yield5.
- Capital recycling program will carry into FY26 as the Fund explores the sale of further retail assets to fuel the pathway for accretive healthcare acquisitions.
- Current gearing level at 38.8%, with reduction expected through capital recycling and a positive valuation outlook into FY26.
- Acquisition of Cairns Surgical Centre, anchored by Ramsay Health Care, supporting strategic growth.
- Portfolio valuations supported by income growth, with a WACR +5bps to 6.09%, and 74%6 externally revalued in the past 12 months.
- $72m in available headroom, providing flexibility for further accretive opportunities.
- Executed $10.4m of security buy-back during FY25, reinforcing capital management initiatives.
- Subject to the successful execution of strategy, FY26 DPS guidance is expected to be 5.00–5.206 cents per security, equating to an attractive yield based on current price.
1 Normalised FY25 NOI vs FY24 NOI accounting for capital transactions, development and leasing activities.
2 Based on quarterly distributions and number of units each quarter.
3 Based on a closing price of $0.62 on 18 August 2025.
4 Based on quarterly distributions and number of units each quarter.
5 Since September 2023.
6 By book value as of 30 Jun 2025 excl new acquisition Cairns Day Surgery.
About RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP)
RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) is a stapled real estate investment trust listed on the ASX. REP consists of a geographically diversified and defensive portfolio of medical and essential retail-based properties, underpinned by a high-quality tenant profile including leading national supermarkets and private hospital operators, and offers growth opportunities through significant value-add development potential. REP’s objective is to provide Securityholders with stable and secure income with the potential for both income and capital growth through exposure to a high quality, defensive portfolio of assets with favourable sector trends.
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