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Mar 31, 2021

Kennedy-Wilson Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a 14% increase to Adjusted EBITDA, growth in investment management business, and completion of two unsecured bond transactions.

Key Takeaways

Kennedy Wilson reported strong first-quarter results, highlighted by a 14% increase in Adjusted EBITDA. The company saw growth in its investment management business and completed two unsecured bond transactions, expected to result in $18 million of annual interest savings. With a strong liquidity position, Kennedy Wilson is optimistic about near-term growth in NOI and fee-bearing capital.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 14% to $128 million compared to Q1 2020.

Fee-Bearing Capital grew by 5% to $4.1 billion as of March 31, 2021.

U.S. Debt Platform experienced a 17% growth, with loan investments totaling $137 million in 1Q-21.

European Logistics Platform grew by 89% with $209 million in logistics assets acquired in 1Q-21.

Total Revenue
$99.4M
Previous year: $123M
-19.4%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: -$0.07
-42.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$128M
Previous year: $112M
+13.9%
Fee-Bearing Capital
$4.1B
Previous year: $3.3B
+24.2%
Gross Profit
$64.8M
Previous year: $80.6M
-19.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.44B
Previous year: $735M
+95.7%
Total Assets
$7.65B
Previous year: $6.95B
+10.1%

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Forward Guidance

Kennedy Wilson anticipates further near-term growth in NOI and fee-bearing capital, driven by a robust investment and leasing pipeline.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong liquidity position.
  • Robust investment pipeline.
  • Active leasing pipeline.
  • Expected growth in NOI.
  • Expected growth in fee-bearing capital.

Challenges Ahead

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