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Lok 'n Store

April 2024

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  • Epic Code:
  • LOK
  • Price:
  • 801p
In a positive update Lok n Store revealed that first half revenue (to end January) was +4.9%, supported by pricing +4% and trading in line with expectations. Early trading at the three newly opened stores continued as expected and a new managed store has also opened recently. Two further stores (one owned, one managed) will open later in 2024. Financing terms have been improved with £10m out of the total £44m debt now fixed at 5.2% for five years, significantly below the 6.74% floating rate paid on the remainder. This reflects the strong balance sheet with net debt at July ‘23 standing at just £12.3m for loan to value of  3.7%. As broker Cavendish notes, the opening pipeline will add 39% to owned space and a key attraction ...

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