Case studies | Dexus 2018 Annual Report

Case studies

The following case studies demonstrate how Dexus utilised its capabilities and people to drive performance across the group.

Dexus’s largest ever debt raising extends duration

Dexus actively manages its capital with a focus on preserving debt duration. In FY18, total debt duration extended to 7.0 years as a result of Dexus’s largest ever debt raising via the US Private Placement (USPP) market.

Enhancing value through active management

At Sydney properties, 45 Clarence Street and 1 Farrer Place, Dexus has improved the customer offer, achieving strong leasing outcomes while enhancing the tenant mix.

Completion of Healthcare Fund’s first equity raise

Following the launch of the Healthcare Wholesale Property Fund (HWPF) in June 2017, Dexus completed the Fund’s first equity raise, adding three new clients to the platform.

Maximising value from Trading asset

Dexus has continued its successful track record of securing trading profits from various types of properties through the sale of 32 Flinders Street in Melbourne.

Creating healthy, enriched and productive communities

The launch of a new customer initiative with a focus on wellbeing is helping customers thrive in their workplace.

Health and wellbeing of our people

Dexus supports the health and wellbeing of its people through a range of programs designed to enhance their personal wellbeing.

Measuring a building’s waste management and indoor environment

Dexus recognises the value of measuring the environmental performance of its properties, and has adopted industry standard ratings methodologies and tools to measure environmental performance, while also benchmarking health and wellbeing impacts on its customers.

Repositioning 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne for future returns

The development design at 180 Flinders Street in Melbourne prioritises occupant wellbeing, offering high quality end-of-trip facilities, generous natural light and new retail services.

Solving impending vacancy in Perth

Strong levels of enquiry have converted to significant development leasing at 240 St Georges Terrace in Perth as tenants seek to upgrade to better quality buildings and centralise into the CBD.

Enhancing DWPF returns through shopping centre repositioning

Dexus is repositioning Carillon City into a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment destination to deliver a modern, connected retail and leisure experience.

Adapting to our evolving cities

With Australian cities just one third of their way through a 100-year cycle of urbanisation, Dexus is adapting to evolving cities by progressing mixed-use developments.

SuiteX – a new workspace offering

SuiteX is the next step in evolving Dexus’s suites strategy. This new workspace offer aims to satisfy the growing customer demand for flexibility by providing flexibility in both space and tenure.

Fathers at work

Recognising that parental leave is a valuable experience for both women and men, Dexus introduced its ‘Dexus Dads’ program supporting fathers who take primary carers leave.

Setting a new benchmark for energy ratings

Dexus is driving the next phase of energy efficiency through a targeted building refurbishment program to optimise energy performance, reduce costs and deliver an enhanced customer experience.

Shaping leading cities