Australias largest owner of retirement villages, Aveo, has announced a profit result of $117 million, from 80 villages it owns or manages. $40 million cash profit was generated (up 53% on last year) plus $76 million in property revaluations (an actual decrease over 2009 perhaps reflecting a new valuers approach). Retirement head, Justin Laboo, would be pleased to see that retirement now accounts for 62% of FKPs profits and many consider that retirement has saved the company from the Global Financial Crisis. The shares in FKP traded at $0.75 this week not a major recovery from November 2008 crisis point where the shares hit $0.65. In January 2008 however they were $6.41.
Exclusive: Aveo to sell off its retirement villages in South Australia and Tasmania
Tony Randello, CEO of the nation’s leading retirement village provider, said the impending sale of its 16 retirement villages in South Australia and Tasmania “aligns with Aveo’s regular strategic review of opportunities across its portfolio”. The...