REDIX - Investor Presentation
REDIX - Investor Presentation
Investor Presentation
July 2024
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Business Description
Macroeconomic Overview
Annex
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Indicative Bonds Offering Terms
The final terms will be specified after the approval of the the Final Term Sheet
Volume ▪ Up to EUR 20,000,000 equivalent, EUR 3,000,000 for the current tranche
Tenor ▪ 2 Years
Coupon Range ▪ 7.25%-7.75% Annual fixed coupon (the final coupon will be determined as a result of book-building)
Placement Agent ▪ “Galt and Taggart” JSC and “TBC Capital” LLC
Volume ▪ Up to EUR 20,000,000 equivalent, USD 10,000,000 for the current tranche
Tenor ▪ 2 Years
Coupon Range ▪ 8.25%-8.75% Annual fixed coupon (the final coupon will be determined as a result of book-building)
Placement Agent ▪ “Galt and Taggart” JSC and “TBC Capital” LLC
Financial Covenants
• If additional obligations are taken on, the company's debt • If additional obligations are taken on, the company's
• If additional obligations are taken on, the company's debt must
service coverage ratio must be at least 1.2 (calculated using the consolidated leverage to the investment value of the property
not exceed 6.5 times EBITDA;
LTM approach, over the last 12 months); must not exceed 70%.
Maintaining insurance with financially stable insurers Continuation/maintenance of primary business activity Restrictions on disposals
Business Description
Macroeconomic Overview
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Company Overview (1/2)
Business Description
Business Center with High Occupancy Rates and Premium Location
Key Tenants:
The business center appeals to embassies and international organizations, therefore, the company's tenants
include:
EU Delegation Council of Europe EUMM Asian Blue Japan Embassy ALMA Modern and
ROCHE
Development Orchard Tobacco Of Contemporary
Bank Finance International Japan Georgian Art
Gallery
Development Timeline:
Establishment of Partnership with the Initiation of Partnership
Initiation of Partnership
EU Delegation and Signing of a 10- with the Council of
with JTI
Year Contract Europe
Completion of Construction
Founding the (Interior Works: 4 Initiation of
Company; Initiation of
Underground Floors, MEP, Partnership with
Obtaining Partnership with
HVAC Systems, BMS System the Asian
Construction Rights; EUMM
Setup) Development Bank
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Company Overview (2/2)
Business Description
Business center with consistent and stable revenues
The commercial real estate industry has experienced steady growth in recent Distribution of Rented Office Spaces by Tenant Type:
1 Growing Market years.. This is reflected in the sector's reduced vacancy rates and increasing rental
prices 83% 84%
Location is a critical determinant for businesses when selecting an office. 59% 56%
Central, Premium Chavchavadze 64B is located in one of the most desirable and premium locations—
2 Vake, on Chavchavadze Avenue. According to TBC Capital's research, the highest 39%
Location actual rental rates in the city are recorded in the Vake district.
35%
9% 12%
8% 4% 6% 5%
The company’s primary tenants are prestigious international organizations such as
3 High-Reputation the EU Delegation, the Embassy of Japan, international financial institutions, and
others. This high caliber of tenants significantly mitigates counterparty risk 31-დეკ-21 31-დეკ-22 31-დეკ-23 10-აპრ-24
Tenants 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-22 31-Dec-23 10-Apr-24
დიპლომატიური კორპუსები
Embassies საერთაშორისო
International კომპანიები
Companies
4 Consistent and Stable The company primarily has 5-year contracts with its tenants with favorable terms.
ადგილობრივი
Local Companies კომპანიები
Throughout the duration of these contracts, rent is paid monthly at a fixed
Revenues amount, making the business stable and easily predictable
Business Description
The business center is constructed in compliance with modern standards and using the highest quality materials
The company has a fire protection and life safety system that fully complies
2 with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The building's heating and cooling systems are equipped with devices from
3 the world's leading brands, Trane and Viessmann
The building is equipped with four elevators from the world's leading
4 manufacturer, Kone, one of which is fire-resistant (according to NFPA
standards)
To minimize thermal loss, NBK Terracotta materials have been used for the
5 facade, and Schuko materials for the windows
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Founders and Organizational Structure (1/2)
Lasha Sulkhan
Partners Papashvili Papashvili
50% 50%
Sulkhan Papashvili
• He served in the Tbilisi Garrison Military Prosecutor's Office and held the position of State Advisor for
Defense, Security, and Law Enforcement Agencies.
• Until 2003, he occupied various governmental positions.
• Since 2003, he has continued his career in the private sector through JSC Bank Republic and LLC Redix.
Business Center Vazhaze
Lasha Papashvili LLC
100%
• From 1993 to 1996, he held the positions of lawyer and head of the credit department at Bank Enguri.
• He has been the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Bank Republic since 2013.
• Since 2007, he has held the role of General Director at Redix and subsequently at Redix Group.
• Ana Kapanadze - has 13 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector. Since 2011, she has been the Deputy Financial Director of Redix LLC and, since 2020, has
held the position of Financial Director at the same company.
• Sopio Tikaradze - has over 15 years of experience in financial management, covering sectors such as real estate, auditing, financial institutions, construction, distribution,
and services. Since 2021, she has been the Deputy Financial Director at Redix LLC. Prior to this, she worked in accounting and reporting at the audit firm Nexia TA.
• Marine Akhvlediani - held various positions at JSC Bank Republic, a financial institution, until 2015. From 2016 to 2019, she has been the Director of Green LLC.
• Giorgi Maisuradze - has been the Senior Lawyer at Redix Group since 2011, where he has been involved in all major transactions. Prior to this, he worked at the U.S.
Embassy and other institutions and also served as an independent legal counsel, providing advisory services in civil and commercial law, as well as international business law.
• Ana Mikeladze - is the Director of "Chavchavadze 64B" and several other companies within the Redix Group
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Founders and Organizational Structure (2/2)
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Revenues and Profitability
The company is characterized by stable profitability and EBITDA
95.8%
90.5%
10, 000
45.0
80%
100. 0%
83.0% 40.0
61.9%
70%
7,640
72.1% 26.4%
8,000
50.0%
35. 0
60%
6,340 30.0
$27.0
$25.4 $24.6
0.0%
$24.4
50%
6,000
25. 0
4,424 40%
-50.0%
20.0
4,000
3,188 30%
15. 0
-100.0%
20%
10. 0
2,000
-150.0%
10%
5.0
0 0% 0.0 -200.0%
Net Income EBITDA EBITDA margin Average price per sq.m. Occupancy
▪ The occupancy rate of the property has significantly increased year by year (from 26% in 2021 to 96.6% as of April 2024), reflecting a sharp increase in the company's
revenues.
▪ Since the company's operating expenses are fixed and remain stable year by year, the sharp increase in revenues also ensures an increase in the EBITDA margin.
▪ The main source of income for the company is the office space leasing of business center "Chavchavadze 64b", which accounts for 98% of total revenue.
▪ Income from provided services includes compensation related to repairs and services, revenue from the sale of access cards and advertising services income.
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Assets & Equity Structure
4.2% 1.6%
Investment Property
Issued short-term
91.7mln
91.7 mlnGEL
GEL loans
Other
94.2%
170,000.0
101%
90%
84%
57,547
120,000.0 73%
70%
66%
50%
70, 000.0
20,000.0
(14,709) (14,709)
(32,722) (24,521)
-30,000.0 -10%
Charter Capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained Loss Bank Loans Bonds Loans to Assets
• As of May 2024, the displayed loan liabilities reflect the effect of reduced loan
liabilities. Specifically, to reduce leverage, the parent company injected 7,200 GEL ▪ The company is mainly financed by loans received from commercial banks;
into the issuer's capital, after which the issuer repaid part of the bank loan. As a
result, as of May 10, 2024, the company's total loan liabilities decreased by 9,598 ▪ With the issuance of bonds, the company will refinance existing obligations, which
thousand GEL, from 67,145 thousand GEL on December 31, 2023, to 57,547 will contribute to the diversification of funding sources.
thousand GEL.
* As of the date of the prospectus, the company has withdrawn its Charter capital and instead created an additional paid-in capital, which currently amounts to 38,654 thousand GEL. For more information, see the prospectus under the section "Financial Condition."
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Debt and Leverage Profile
20,000.0
20.94
22. 00
18,000.0
17.00
16,000.0
10.59
12. 00
12,000.0
6.21 7.00
2.00
Volume of the bonds to Interest coverage ratio (ICR), Unsecured liabilities after the
Volume of the bonds to
10, 000.0
6,000.0
9,735 (8.00)
4,000.0
6,340 (13.00)
2,000. 0
3,188 (18. 00)
0.0 (23.00)
EBITDA Debt/EBITDA
Net leasable area - 13,237 sq.m. Total leased area - 12,676 sq.m.
Office space occupancy - 95.8%** Average price per sq.m. - 27.0 $
* The official exchange rates of the US Dollar and Euro published by the National Bank of Georgia as of May 30, 2024, have been used to convert the volume of bonds and investment property into GEL. The average exchange rate for the period from January 1, 2024, to May 30, 2024, has been used to convert the
average price per square meter.
** The forecasted LTV (Loan-to-Value) is calculated as the ratio of the volume of the bonds to be issued to the value of the investment property as of 2023.
*** The forecasted interest coverage ratio is calculated as the ratio of the forecasted normalized EBITDA to the interest paid in cash in 2023.
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Georgia Commercial Real Estate Overview
Commercial Real Estate Overview (1/3)
The rental rates for business centers in Tbilisi are increasing, while vacancy rates are decreasing
The business activity of business centers and offices in Georgia is Average Actual Rent, Tbilisi Business Centers ($/sq.m., excluding VAT)
mainly concentrated in Tbilisi
In recent years, the vacancy rate has shown a declining trend. In 2023,
the vacancy rate in A-class business centers was 10% 12.4 12.8 13.3 14.0
12.1 12.0
With the increase in business activities, the average actual rent has also
shown a rising trend. This upward trend is expected to continue in
2024.
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024*
Average Rental Price for Office Spaces in Tbilisi in Individual and Multifunctional Buildings
Vacancy Rates, Tbilisi Business Centers
($/sq.m., excluding VAT)
Average Rental Price for Office Spaces in Tbilisi in Individual and Multifunctional Buildings by
District ($/sq.m., excluding VAT)
In 2023, the highest rental prices for office space were in Vake, Mtatsminda, 16.7
and Saburtalo, while the lowest were in Gldani, Samgori, and Nadzaladevi 14.5
rental yield for office spaces rose to 11.1% in 2022, compared to 10.9% in
2021
Saburtalo
Vake
Didi Digomi
Nadzaladevi
Samgori
Didube
Krtsanisi
Chugureti
Isani
Mtatsminda
Gldani
In 2023, however, the sale prices increased more than the rental prices,
resulting in a decrease in the rental yield for office spaces to 10.7%
Average Sale Price for Office Spaces in Tbilisi in Individual and Multifunctional Buildings ($/sq.m.) Rental yields for Office Spaces in Individual and Multifunctional Buildings, %
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Georgia Commercial Real Estate Overview
Commercial Real Estate Overview (3/3)
The growth in granted construction permits and the number of rental office spaces brought to market indicate the active expansion of the market.
The number of office space offers for rent and sale in Tbilisi in Individual and multifunctional
buildings
The area for office construction permits granted has grown in response to the
increased demand for office spaces and business centers განცხადებების
Number of offers, rent რაოდენობა, იჯარა განცხადებების
Number of offers,რაოდენობა,
sale გაყიდვა
The rising trend of 2022 continued into 2023. Specifically, permits granted for 33,733
office space construction increased fivefold compared to 2022, while permits
granted for office spaces in multifunctional buildings increased by 20%.
18,158
In 2023, there was also a significant increase in the number of office spaces
brought to market for sale and rent (doubled compared to the previous year), 10,311
9,446
reflecting increased activity in the market 5,567
1,700 2,521
959
The majority of the spaces were concentrated in Saburtalo (53%) and Vake (22%)
2020 2021 2022 2023*
Permits granted for construction, Office Spaces in multifunctional buildings Permits granted for construction, Business centers and offices in Tbilisi
100 ფართობი
Area რაოდენობა
Quantity 140
ფართობი
Area რაოდენობა
Quantity
121 120 45
23 23 25
90
40
80
41,555
20
78,362
35
16
100
70
30
60
66,563 66,300 13
65
80 15
62 57,741
25
11 27,466
55 25,838
50
10
44 45 47 60
20
9 9
21,303
40
10
41,860 41,621
30
40
15
17,838 11
28,018 10
12,873
11,693
20
20,855 20 10,796
10 5
5,908
0 0
0 0
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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Macroeconomic overview
Macroeconomic overview (1/2)
10-year average foreign
2023 GDP per capita 10-year average real GDP 10-year average inflation
direct investment (as % of
growth
GDP)
USD 8,210 5.2%
5.0%
Key Highlights 2023 FY
8.4%
Ease of doing business Ease of starting business Ease of registering property Business bribery risk
• According to assessments by the World Bank and other organizations, Georgia's business
environment is one of the best in the world.
10.6%11.0%
BB (Positive Outlook)
• A business-friendly environment and stable macroeconomic parameters contribute to
7.5%
2024, 29 January 6.6% 6.4% the continuous improvement of the country's sovereign credit rating, high levels of
6.1%
5.1% 5.2% 5.4% 5.4% investment, and sustainable economic growth.
4.1%
3.4% 3.4%
• From December 2023, the country gains a new opportunity by the attainment of EU
candidate status
Ba2 (Stable Outlook)
• Economic growth is forecasted to normalize to some extent while maintaining a high
2024, 5 April level.
Foreign currency inflows (I Q 2016- IV Q 2023) Real GDP growth and GDP per capita (2016– 2023)
5000 Export
Tourism 25
4500 Real GDP growth (GEL) Real GDP growth per capita (GEL)
Remittances
4000 FDI 20
Export of IT services
3500 15
Inflows Real GDP growth (USD)
3000 Inflows excluding Russia 10
2500 5
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3.5 1.2
• The main driver of high economic growth in Georgia is the increase in foreign currency inflows,
3.0 particularly from exports, remittances, foreign direct investments, and tourism revenues. These
1.1 sources remain geographically diversified.
2.5
• Foreign currency inflows are the key to the Georgian Lari's stability, which in turn supports
significant growth in the economy when measured in USD and contributes to low inflation.
2.0 1.0
Jun-23
Aug-23
Nov-23
Dec-23
Jul-23
Apr-23
Oct-23
Feb-23
Sep-23
Feb-24
Apr-24
Mar-23
May-23
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May-24
Jan-23
Jan-24
• Due to low inflation, the National Bank decided to reduce the monetary policy rate by 0.5
percentage points on January 31 2024, and by 0.75 percentage points on March 13 2024.
Currently, the monetary policy rate stands at 8.25%
Source: NBG
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Statement of Financial Position
31.12.2023 31.12.2022 01.01.2022
Financial statement, thousand GEL
(Audited) (Audited) (Audited))
Assets
Non-current Assets
Investment Property 86,330 74,845 71,245
Property, plant & equipment 645 531 618
Right-of-use asseta 360 23 -
Advances Paid for Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase and Construction - 491 763
Total Non-current Assets 87,335 75,890 72,626
Current Assets
Inventories 166 285 34
Trade and Other Receivables 304 849 166
Short-Term Loans Issued 3,867 2,190 1,674
Cash and cash equivalents 16 88 414
Total Current Assets 4,353 3,412 2,288
Total Assets 91,688 79,302 74,914
Long-term Liabilities
Loans 46,257 59,745 74,927
Lease liabilities 353 19 -
Advances received from tenants 900 350 343
Total Non-current Liabilities 47,510 60,114 75,270
Current Liabilities:
Trade and other payables 6,643 3,832 2,945
Loans 20,888 7,010 599
Lease liabilities 50 7 -
Accruals 333 333 142
Total current liabilities 27,914 11,182 3,686
Total Liabilities and Equity 91,688 79,302 74,914
For detailed information, please refer to the company's published periodic reports (including the annual audited financial statements)
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
2023 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income, thousand GEL
(Audited) (Audited)
Revenues
Rental income 7,507 4,145
Revenue from services rendered 133 279
Net Revenue 7,640 4,424
Expenses
Tax expense (566) (549)
Salary expense (395) (343)
Depreciation and amortization (148) (107)
Utility expenses (90) (106)
Repair and maintenance expense (76) (73)
Insurance expense (46) (34)
Other expenses (127) (131)
For detailed information, please refer to the company's published periodic reports (including the annual audited financial statements)
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Cash Flow Statement
2023 2022
(Audited) (Audited)
Cash Flow From Operating Activities
Cash received from customers 13,833 10,235
Payments to suppliers and employees
(2,562) (9,795)
Net cash generated from operations 11,271 440
Interest paid (4,595) (3,525)
Interest received 232 35
Net cash generated from operating activities
6,908 (3,050)
Cash Flow From Investing Activities
Loans issued (7,278) (3,601)
Loans repaid 5,863 3,052
Purchase/construction of property, pland and equipment (679) (3,203)
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,094) (3,752)
Cash Flow From Financing Activities
Proceeds from loans 4,194 11,484
Loan repayments (7,523) (8,842)
Capital increase/(reduction) (1,554) 3,847
Net cash used in financing activities
(4,883) 6,489
For detailed information, please refer to the company's published periodic reports (including the annual audited financial statements)
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Key Financial Ratios
Ratio: 2023 2022
Financial leverage ratios
1. Debt to Equity 4.15 8.34
2. Interest coverage ratio (ICR) 1.11 0.62
3. Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) 0.56 0.26
4. Debt/EBITDA 10.65 20.95
5. Debt to Assets 0.74 0.84
6. Debt to Total Capitalization 0.81 0.89
Profitability ratios
7. Return on assets 11.5% 10.6%
8. Return on equity 80.9% 413.8%
9. Return on invested capital 6.3% 24.4%
10. Operating profit margin 81.0% 69.6%
11. EBITDA margin 83.0% 72.1%
12. Net profit margin 128.4% 185.4%
Liquidity ratios
13. Liquid assets/total assets 0.05 0.04
14. Liquid assets/current liabilities 0.15 0.28
15. Current ratio 0.16 0.31
16. Operating cash flow ratio 0.35 (0.41)
Operating ratios
17. Fixed assets turnover ratio 0.09 0.06
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RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY AND BONDS
Investing in bonds involves certain risks. Prospective purchasers of the Bonds should read bond issue prospectus carefully Brief information on the material risk factors specific to the Issuer’s business and securities being offered
before making an investment decision. In addition to the other information provided in the prospectus, potential investors,
before investing in the bonds, should carefully consider the risks described, taking into account their own financial 1. Economic instability and investment risk are high in developing countries such as Georgia:
situation and investment objectives. Any of the risks described could have a material adverse effect on the Company's 1.1. Political and governmental instability in Georgia will have a significant negative impact on the local economy and company
business, financial condition and results of operations. business;
1.2. Additional risk factors exist when investing in developing markets such as Georgia;
If any of these risks materialize, it could adversely affect the market value of the bonds. In addition, the following factors
are important in evaluating the market risks associated with bonds. The Company believes that the risk factors described 1.3. The company's operations may be negatively affected by the depreciation of the Georgian Lari against the US Dollar or other
represent the principal risks associated with investing in the Notes. However, additional risks and uncertainties that the economically linked currencies;
Company does not consider material or is not aware of might arise. Any such risks and uncertainties may have a similar 1.4. Since the company operates in Georgia, changes in Georgian economic conditions will affect the company;
adverse effect. Accordingly, the Company does not claim that the described risks of holding the bonds are exhaustive.
2. Risks associated with neighboring countries and the region:
2.1. Regional tensions could have a negative effect on Georgia's economy and company business;
2.2. Disruptions in neighboring markets could have a negative effect on Georgia's economy;
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RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY AND BONDS
8. Risks Related to the Incomplete Placement of Bonds 13. Risks Related to Bond Rights:
8.1. If the full placement of the bonds is not achieved, in the event of the company's insolvency, secured creditors will be 13.1. Bonds represent the company's unsecured obligations;
given priority over bondholders; 13.2. The offer and sale of the bonds are subject to certain territorial/other country investor restrictions; 13.3. Bond terms
8.2 If the full placement of the bonds is not achieved, the company may face liquidity risk; may change or rights arising from bond term violations may be waived;
8.3 If the full placement of the bonds is not achieved, the company faces interest rate risk, which could significantly impact
the company's financing costs and, consequently, its financial condition; 14. Risks Related to the Legislative/Regulatory Framework of Bonds and Their Holding;
8.4 The company may violate financial or non-financial covenants specified by loan obligations; 14.1. Future changes in Georgian legislation may significantly negatively impact the bonds, including their registration on
the Georgian Stock Exchange and the taxation of income from bondholding;
9. Risks Related to Financial Accounting and Reporting: 14.2. Investors must rely on the procedures of the depository, paying agent, and, where applicable, bond account manager;
9.1. If the company fails to ensure an effective system of internal control processes, the accuracy of financial accounting and 14.3. Investment in bonds involves considerations related to the legality of the investment;
reporting may be compromised; 14.4. A bond purchase application may be partially satisfied;
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