Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) Sets the Stage for Strategic Enhancements with $50M Buyback and Expansive OTR Conversions

2 min read | April 08, 2025 03:25 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Waypoint REIT (WPR) initiates a substantial $50M buyback.

Plans to expand "On The Run" store conversions in partnership with Viva Energy.

The initiative aims to boost shareholder value and maintain strong liquidity.

Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR), a prominent player in the real estate investment trust sector, recently unveiled plans to launch an on-market buyback program. This strategic financial move involves purchasing up to $50 million of its own securities. This decision is tailored to adapt to fluctuating market conditions and the ongoing security price trends. The buyback, set to commence no earlier than Wednesday, 23 April 2025, is designed to fortify shareholder returns. The company anticipates that this approach will positively influence its Distributable Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Net Tangible Assets (NTA) per security. Upon full execution of the buyback plan, Waypoint REIT forecasts maintaining approximately $100 million in liquidity.

In a parallel development, Waypoint REIT is advancing its partnership with Viva Energy Australia to remodel its fuel and convenience network. This collaboration is focused on transitioning existing outlets to the innovative "On The Run" (OTR) format. Viva Energy is gearing up to enhance its network by adding between 40 and 60 OTR stores throughout 2025, with a strategic goal of converting approximately half of its Express network by 2028. To date, Waypoint REIT has granted landlord approval for 14 planning applications and has successfully completed four store conversions.

Notably, Waypoint REIT has indicated that it does not plan to allocate substantial funds for the conversions during the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting a prudent financial strategy aimed at optimizing operational transformations without exerting undue financial pressure.

This proactive approach by Waypoint REIT (WPR) in both enhancing shareholder value through a targeted buyback program and expanding its retail footprint through strategic conversions with Viva Energy underscores its commitment to growth and operational efficiency. These initiatives are expected to reinforce Waypoint REIT's market position, enhance its property portfolio, and generate sustained value for its stakeholders, all while ensuring financial stability and strategic flexibility.

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