POSITIVE PORTFOLIO AND STRATEGY
Liberty Two Degrees' resilience rides out the storm
Liberty Two Degrees (L2D), which owns some of SA’s premium shopping centres, says its iconic asset portfolio and strategy to actively manage its precincts will enable it to remain resilient during the tough South African economic climate. L2D owns shares in Sandton City complex, the Eastgate complex, Melrose Arch and Nelson Mandela Square. CEO Amelia Beattie said during an investor update for the nine months to September that L2D was managing to extract value regardless of consumers being weak and trading densities under pressure. "Our portfolio has seen a slight slowdown in the rate of decline of trading densities over the last quarter, complemented by a good demand for retail space. To further support this, we continually look to add value to our tenants’ businesses and increase investment in innovations that enhance consumer experiences." Despite trading densities being under pressure in the retail sector, the rate of decline in the portfolio slowed down from -6% in June to -4.7%...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.