MALL11 — Patria Malls FII

(Formerly Genial Malls and Malls Brasil Plural — currently traded as PMLL11)

Recommendation: BUY · Score 8.0/10 · Price R$ 107.35 · P/VP 0.93 · 12m DY 11.0%

Analysis and recommendation

The MALL11 (now PMLL11) is a brick mall REIT that has evolved through three names since its IPO on 14/12/2017: it was born as Malls Brasil Plural FII (manager BRPP, administrator Brasil Plural), became Genial Malls FII in May/2023 (administrator Banco Genial) and finally Patria Malls FII (PMLL11) in Jul/2025, after the management was acquired by Patria-VBI Asset Management — one of Brazil's largest independent FII managers. The fund's CNPJ (26.499.833/0001-32) and the GLA remain unchanged.

The portfolio brings together 14 malls across 7 states, with an owned GLA of 139k sqm and majority stakes in assets such as Madureira (80%), Maceió (54%), Rio Anil (45%) and Park Lagos (40%). Net assets of R$ 1.645 billion, occupancy of 96.6% (all-time high), SSS of 6.9%, SSR of 5.2% and NOI/sqm growing 1.7% YTD. The unit trades at R$ 108.94 (P/VP 0.93), with a VP of R$ 117.68 and a market DY of 11% p.a. — above most peers (HSML11, VISC11, XPML11). The unitholder faces a relevant strategic decision today: the ongoing EGM to approve the acquisition of the entirety of the units of RBR Malls (which holds Eldorado, Plaza Sul and Pátio Higienópolis in São Paulo), raising the portfolio to 17 malls with a more premium profile.

Investment thesis

The MALL11/PMLL11 thesis rests on four pillars: (i) a portfolio of 14 dominant malls across 7 states, with 96.6% occupancy (all-time high), 6.9% SSS and 5.2% SSR — solid operating fundamentals; (ii) Patria-VBI management, the largest independent FII manager in Brazil, with R$ 38 Bn under management and demonstrated discipline in asset recycling (the Bauru/Suzano case); (iii) an 11% p.a. DY with guidance of R$ 1.00/unit for all of 1H26, supported by growing NOI/sqm; and (iv) a discount to VP of 7% (unit at R$ 108.94 vs VP R$ 117.68), offering a margin of safety.

The counterpoint includes (i) three rebrandings in 8 years that weigh on brand building; (ii) the Dec/25 CBRE revaluation that cut fair value by 4.7% (R$ 86.5 M); (iii) concentration in RJ (47% of NOI) — something the RBR Malls acquisition (SP) would help balance; and (iv) an ongoing EGM with an uncertain outcome. The fund today delivers a rare combination: dominant brick + a strong manager + an 11% DY + P/VP 0.93. For an investor who wants exposure to malls without paying a premium, it is one of the best-positioned options in the segment.

Who it is for

  • Investors seeking exposure to dominant malls with geographic diversification across RJ, SP and the Northeast
  • Stable monthly income profiles who accept the cyclical mall cycle in exchange for an 11% DY and income-tax exemption for individuals
  • Long-term investors who value the entry of Patria-VBI and the asset-recycling strategy demonstrated in Jan/2026
  • Those who appreciate assets at a discount to VP (P/VP 0.93) with a margin of safety in an expected Selic-falling cycle

Who it is not for

  • Investors who want to fully avoid mark-to-market volatility — brick is exposed to periodic revaluations (the Dec/25 CBRE case)
  • Those seeking very high liquidity — 12m ADTV of R$ 3.7 M is lower than peers such as HSML11 and XPML11
  • Profiles that reject a rebranding history — three brand changes in 8 years may bother conservative investors
  • Those who do not want exposure to leverage via CRIs (currently 10.2%, R$ 168 M in obligations)

Points of attention and risks

Three rebrandings in 8 years signal institutional instability

The fund was Malls Brasil Plural (2017-2023, manager BRPP), Genial Malls (2023-2025, Genial management) and now Patria Malls/PMLL11 (Jul/2025, Patria-VBI). Although the CNPJ (26.499.833/0001-32) and the balance-sheet structure remain, three brand changes in just over 8 years make it harder to build a brand history and create governance noise. The good news: each transition moved the fund to a larger, more professional manager, ending with Patria-VBI (R$ 38 Bn under management).

The Dec/25 CBRE revaluation cut fair value by 4.7%

The revaluation of the real-estate assets by CBRE in December 2025 indicated an average write-down of 4.7% versus book values. The most impacted malls were Madureira (-13.1%), Metropolitano Barra (-13.0%), Suzano (-8.5%) and Tacaruna (-7.0%). The adjustment reflects a more challenging macro scenario, with rising discount and capitalization rates, and generated an accounting (non-cash) impact of R$ 86.5 million.

Leverage of 10.2% via 4 CRI series

The fund carries R$ 168.5 million in securitization obligations (4 series: CRI Madureira IPCA 6.50%, CRI Rio Anil IPCA 7.95% 10 years, CRI Rio Anil IPCA 7.95% 12 years and CRI Rio Anil CDI+1.95% 7 years). The 10.2% leverage was taken on to finance acquisitions and has a projected declining trajectory (9.8% in 2027, 5.9% in 2031). After the RBR Malls acquisition, if approved, it would fall to 8.3%. The structure is considered healthy by management, but it weighs on the result by R$ 16.8 M/year (CRI expense).

January/26 delinquency spiked to 8% (seasonality)

Net delinquency in January 2026 jumped to 8%, versus 2-3% in the prior months. Management attributes it to the typical start-of-year seasonality in malls (double billing of rent referring to December sales), with the trailing-12-month average at 2.3% — a healthy level. Despite the explanation, the monthly peak deserves monitoring and indicates that the macro cycle with Selic at 15% pressures the tenants.

Concentration in Rio de Janeiro (47% of NOI)

The portfolio's geographic distribution shows high concentration in Rio de Janeiro (47% of NOI), with 6 of the 14 assets in the state (Madureira, Park Lagos, Park Sul, Caxias, Metropolitano Barra, Rio2 and Península). Although it secures a presence in a consolidated metropolis, the regional concentration raises exposure to RJ macro/political risks — something the RBR Malls acquisition (Eldorado, Plaza Sul, Pátio Higienópolis in SP) would help mitigate.

Assets with relevant negative fair-value adjustments

Fiscal year 2025 closed with a fair-value adjustment of investment properties of -R$ 86.5 million (vs +R$ 24.3 M in 2024). The Madureira (-R$ 38.4 M), Park Sul (-R$ 11.1 M), Metropolitano Barra (-R$ 12.6 M), Rio Anil (-R$ 11.7 M) and Maceió (-R$ 19.4 M) malls dragged the accounting result down. Net income fell from R$ 157 M (2024) to R$ 70 M (2025), even though cash improved.

Modest liquidity of R$ 9.4 M/day (12m average R$ 3.7 M)

ADTV of R$ 9.4 million in February/26 (and R$ 6.5 M in the 2026 cumulative), but the 12-month average was only R$ 3.7 M. Although reasonable for the mall segment, it is lower than players such as HSML11 (R$ 15 M+) and XPML11 (R$ 20 M+). The annual turnover of 63.4% indicates healthy trading volume proportional to the fund's size, but very large positions may face liquidity difficulties.

Ongoing EGM may substantially change the portfolio

An EGM is underway to approve (i) the acquisition of the entirety of the units of RBR Malls FII (which holds Eldorado, Plaza Sul and Pátio Higienópolis in SP) and (ii) the modernization of the bylaws (increasing authorized capital to R$ 30 Bn, unit buybacks, sureties and guarantees, waiver of the redemption right in mergers). The deal is strategic and would raise the portfolio to more premium SP assets, but it represents a relevant change in the fund's profile. The assembly result is uncertain.

7th offering of up to R$ 1.08 Bn at R$ 117.28/unit — dilution risk if the subscription is not proportional

On 13/05/2026, a 7th offering of up to 8.53 M units was announced (base lot R$ 1 Bn, reaching up to R$ 1.08 Bn with an 8% additional lot) at a subscription price of R$ 117.28/unit (R$ 117.23 + a R$ 0.05 distribution fee) — exactly on top of the VP/unit (R$ 117.232 reported in Mar/2026), but ~9% above the unit traded on 15/05/2026 (R$ 107.35). Current unitholders have preemptive rights with a factor of 0.61008319712, but the offering is restricted to professional investors and the unitholder base is large (~129k) — those who do not exercise face relative dilution. The raise is the funding source for the recent acquisitions (VISC swap and RBR Malls); the success of the offering depends on institutional demand in a Selic 15% scenario.

Dividend sustainability

A DPS of R$ 1.00/unit is sustainable: the Bauru/Suzano recycling generated R$ 0.58/unit of non-recurring profit, but organic NOI grows 1.7% YTD and the stabilized cap rate of the acquisitions underway (VISC 9.4%, RBR Malls projected 8.5%) sustains the recurring base. The R$ 1.52/unit reserve provides a short cushion. Risk: the integration of the new acquisitions may generate one-off costs over the next 2-3 quarters.

About the manager

Patria - VBI Asset Management took over the management of MALL11 on 21/07/2025, when the ticker changed from MALL11 to PMLL11 and the name to Patria Malls FII. The firm is the result of combining Patria Investments (the largest alternatives manager in Latin America, with US$ 60+ Bn under management) and VBI Real Estate (one of the most respected RE managers in Brazil, with a 30+ year track record). The group is currently the largest independent FII manager in Brazil, with more than R$ 38 billion under management, 30+ FIIs listed on B3 and 37+ years of activity in alternatives.

Administration remains with Banco Genial S.A. (CNPJ 45.246.410/0001-55), which took over in May/2023 the role previously provided by Genial Investimentos CVM. The independent auditor is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (report approved on 31/03/2026, unqualified). The combination of a top-tier manager (Patria-VBI) with a robust administrator (Genial) and a Big Four auditor is the main pillar of the fund's institutional governance. The total management and administration fee is 0.5% p.a. on market value — a competitive fee for the mall segment.

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Conclusion

MALL11 (now PMLL11) closes Feb/2026 with net assets of R$ 1.645 billion, 129,526 unitholders, 14 malls across 7 states (owned GLA of 139,012 sqm), 96.6% occupancy (all-time high) and a market DY of 11.0% p.a. The operating fundamentals are consistent: SSS of 6.9% YTD, SSR of 5.2%, NOI/sqm growing 1.7%, sales/sqm up 9.9% YTD. Net delinquency in January/26 reached a peak of 8% (typical for the month's seasonality), but the trailing-12-month average is only 2.3% — a healthy level. The monthly distribution evolved from R$ 0.86 (end of 2025) to R$ 1.00 (Jan-Mar/26), with guidance maintained for all of 1H26, reflecting the R$ 0.58/unit profit captured in the Bauru/Suzano operation in Jan/26.

The institutional trajectory was marked by three rebrandings: it was born as Malls Brasil Plural FII in Dec/2017 (manager BRPP), became Genial Malls FII in May/2023 and finally Patria Malls FII (PMLL11) in Jul/2025, when Patria-VBI Asset Management — the largest independent FII manager in Brazil, with R$ 38 Bn under management — took over the management. Despite the brand instability, the essence of the strategy (concentrating in dominant regional malls with relevant stakes) and the CNPJ remained. Banco Genial S.A. has been the administrator since May/2023 and Deloitte is the auditor (report approved on 31/03/2026 without qualifications). The total fee of 0.5% p.a. on market value is competitive.

Looking ahead, the path for MALL11 depends on three variables. First, approval of the ongoing EGM for the acquisition of the entirety of the units of RBR Malls FII — a deal that would add three premium SP malls (Eldorado, Plaza Sul, Pátio Higienópolis), raising the portfolio to 17 assets and reducing leverage from 10.2% to 8.3%. Second, the start of the Selic-cutting cycle (expected for Apr/26), which tends to positively reprice brick FIIs. Third, the continuity of asset recycling — the example of the Bauru sale at a 14% p.a. IRR — which can unlock additional value. At R$ 108.94 (P/VP 0.93), MALL11/PMLL11 offers a quality-brick thesis with Patria-VBI management, an 11% DY and a reasonable discount to VP — a combination hard to find in the mall segment.