Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF), Full Year 2017 Results Presentation

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Highlights:

• Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) growth of 3.2 cents per unit primarily a result of almond orchard developments and Select Harvests Ltd market rent review

• FY16 Earnings per unit higher due to substantial revaluation of almond orchards

• Total assets increased by $164.0m mostly due to:
–$51.5m almond orchard development capex;
–$113.5m acquisitions; and
–$5.5m revaluations
–($9.0m) disposals

• Expanded equity base from two Entitlement Offers:
–$61.0m July 2016 ($1.48/unit); and
–$78.6m June 2017 ($1.70/unit)

• Gearing reduction of 8%

• FY18 forecast AFFO to benefit from anticipated acquisitions using balance sheet capacity

• Improved FY17 AFFO payout ratio of 77%

• Improved portfolio diversification (properties/sectors)  

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