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Healthpeak Properties: Solid Financial Position and Positive Outlook
Healthpeak Properties, a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), has reported a robust financial position, according to Bruno Valentin, the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The net debt-to-EBITDA and interest coverage ratios remain solid, supporting the company's financial position, Valentin stated.
In a strategic move, Nicolas Joly, the CEO, is reducing the company's exposure in Praemia Healthcare, decreasing from 22.5% to 21.6% in the first half of 2025. The call option agreement with Praemia and other shareholders has been extended, as stated by Joly. However, no new information about the extension of Praemia's call option or the involvement of third-party investors for the Praemia deal is provided.
Joly also reported 80,000 square meters of leasing activity in H1 2025, stabilizing the financial occupancy rate. Discussions to optimize occupancy for repositioned assets are ongoing, according to Joly. No information about occupancy rates or leasing activity in Praemia Healthcare or any Praemia-related discussions is provided in this paragraph.
The company demonstrates its ability to sell assets at Net Asset Value (NAV), as stated by Valentin. He maintains a financial strategy targeting a Loan-to-Value (LTV) below 35% through disposals, with an anticipation of improvement in LTV with upcoming disposals.
Looking ahead, the outlook for leasing activity, occupancy rates, and major deals in the Healthcare segment for the second half of 2025 and beyond is positive. The aging population, with 2025 marking the peak in people turning 65, is a major factor increasing demand for outpatient healthcare services. The healthcare market is shifting from inpatient hospital care to more convenient outpatient care in community and suburban settings.
Developers and investors are focusing on suburban locations, repurposing former retail spaces for medical use to enhance accessibility. Healthpeak has made a $148 million investment in outpatient developments, signaling confidence in this segment's growth. However, new construction activity remains relatively low in some regions, with more focus on refurbishment and compliance with ESG standards.
The healthcare real estate market remains liquid with institutional investor interest, especially for transactions between €20 million and €50 million. Foreign investors from North America and Asia seek diversified portfolios with strong operator credit ratings.
In addition, Joly expects occupancy rates for well-positioned offices to exceed 90% by year-end 2025. Light industrial assets aim for similar improvements in occupancy rates, as per Joly. The Italian portfolio marketing for Praemia is ongoing, according to Joly. The recovery in net current cash flow is anticipated in 2027, as stated by Joly.
In summary, the Healthcare segment is expected to experience sustained growth in leasing and occupancy rates through the second half of 2025 and beyond, propelled by demographic shifts and the expansion of outpatient services. Major deals are focused on suburban medical office buildings, flexible designs, and properties with strong tenant credit. Investors remain active in the space, especially for smaller and refurbishment-focused transactions.
- Despite the reduction in Healthpeak Properties' exposure in Praemia Healthcare, the company's CEO, Nicolas Joly, remains confident about the healthcare segment's growth and anticipates optimizing occupancy for repositioned assets.
- As Healthpeak Properties demonstrates its ability to sell assets at Net Asset Value (NAV), the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bruno Valentin, is maintaining a financial strategy targeting a Loan-to-Value (LTV) below 35% through disposals, with an anticipation of improvement in LTV with upcoming disposals.
- In the context of the shift from inpatient hospital care to more convenient outpatient care in community and suburban settings, developers and investors, including Healthpeak Properties with a $148 million investment in outpatient developments, are focusing on suburban locations, repurposing former retail spaces for medical use to enhance accessibility.
