Degroof Petercam ups Montea on strong leasing momentum
BUZZ-Degroof Petercam ups Montea on strong leasing momentum ** Following Montea's MONTE.BR H1 report, Degroof Petercam ups the Belgian logistics real estate firm to "buy" from "hold" as strong leasing momentum translates into new pre-let projects
** Montea shares edge up 1.7% to €67.1
** The broker views current valuation as undemanding given the improved visibility on earnings per share growth and expected pre-lettings in the development pipeline
** "Momentum is building up," the broker says, with Montea's Track27 targeted investment plan almost fully secured as acquisitions will materialise in the coming months
** Montea reports EPRA EPS up 5% y/y to €2.47, with net rental income at €74.6 million ($87.2 million), which Degroof sees as "solid"
** Out of 9 analysts covering Montea NV, seven rate it "strong buy" or "buy" and two rate "hold"
($1 = 0.8552 euros)
(Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet)