Rural Funds Group Announces Asset Sales
Key points
- Asset sales totaling $255.6m
- Average 22.7% premium to book values
- Proceeds to reduce gearing to 31.6%
- Expected net benefit to AFFO
- Settlements in 1H27
Full summary
Rural Funds Management Limited (RFM), as responsible entity of the Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF), announced the sale of five assets for a combined value of $255.6m, representing an average 22.7% premium to 31 December 2025 book values. The asset sales are in line with RFM's strategy to reduce gearing to within RFF's target range of 30-35%. The proceeds will be initially applied to RFF's core debt facility, reducing pro forma gearing to 31.6% from 39.1%. The asset sales also satisfy the condition precedent to increase the Guarantee to J&F Australia Pty Ltd from $160.0m to $200.0m. Settlements are expected to occur predominantly in 1H27, providing a net benefit to AFFO. FY26 forecast AFFO of 11.7 cpu is reaffirmed.
Guidance
Proceeds applied to core debt facility, reducing gearing to 31.6%
Outlook
Expected net benefit to AFFO, settlements in 1H27
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