Quarterly Report • May 31, 2021
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ACCENTRO Real Estate AG QUARTERLY STATEMENT for the period 1 January through 31 March 2021
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | First Quarter 2021 01 Jan. 2021 – 31 March 2021 |
First Quarter 2020 01 Jan. 2020 – 31 March 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Income statement | TEUR | TEUR |
| Group sales | 27,587 | 14,900 |
| Gross profit (interim result) | 7,111 | 4,466 |
| EBIT | 2,264 | 423 |
| EBT | –1,381 | –6,008 |
| Consolidated income | –2,877 | –7,904 |
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet ratios | TEUR | TEUR |
| Non-current assets | 339,037 | 311,348 |
| Current assets | 638,887 | 550,640 |
| Shareholders' equity | 247,577 | 247,101 |
| Equity ratio | 25.3% | 28.7% |
| Total assets | 977,923 | 861,987 |
| Loan to value (LTV)* | 57.4% | 57.1% |
* based on the definition specified in the terms of the 2020/2023 bond
(net financial debt relative to the adjusted total asset value)
| Company shares | |
|---|---|
| Stock market segment | Prime Standard |
| ISIN | DE000A0KFKB3 |
| German Securities Code Number (WKN) | A0KFKB |
| Number of shares as of 31 March 2021 | 32,437,934 |
| Free float | 12.12% |
| Share price high (1 January – 31 March 2021)* | EUR 9.05 |
| Share price low (1 January – 31 March 2021)* | EUR 7.25 |
| Closing price on 31 March 2021* | EUR 7.95 |
| Market capitalisation on 31 March 2021* | EUR 257,881,575.30 |
* Closing prices in Xetra trading
Q1 2021 INTERIM REPORT ACCENTRO Real Estate AG for the period 1 January through 31 March 2021
| Letter to the Shareholders | 4 |
|---|---|
| Earnings, Financial and Asset Position | 6 |
| Directors and Officers | 9 |
| Supplementary Report | 9 |
| Opportunity and Risk Report | 9 |
| Forecast Report | 10 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 12 |
| Consolidated Income Statement | 14 |
| The ACCENTRO Real Estate AG Share | 16 |
| Forward-looking Statements | 19 |
| Financial Calendar | 20 |
| Credits | 21 |
The year got off to a brisk start for ACCENTRO. The volume of notarised property sales in the individual privatisation segment doubled year on year during the first quarter. Overall, 135 units in a total value of EUR 51.4 million were sold. The month of March actually achieved a new high-water mark in our Company's history.
At the same time, the volume of notarised property sales that are still awaiting their transfers of benefits and burdens continued to grow during the first quarter. It now adds up to EUR 50.7 million. The resurgence is the result of permanently strong marketing activities on the part of ACCENTRO during the past months. But it also shows that the COVID-19 pandemic keeps causing delays in the transfer of benefits and burdens.
The already secured sales, together with our existing sales pipeline in a volume of approximately half a billion euros, serve as mainstays of our growth trajectory. The pipeline assets held for sale, by the way,
have already been lawfully partitioned into condominiums, and are therefore unaffected by Germany's recently passed Development Land Release Act.
In the wake of the auspicious start to the year, ACCENTRO upholds the forecast for this year. We assume that revenues will grow by around 60% to somewhere between EUR 170 and 200 million (previous year: EUR 125.2 million) and the earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) by up to around 44% to somewhere between EUR 45 and 50 million (previous year: EUR 34.8 million).
Going forward, the Company will thus continue the work we started last year. Indeed, we will put the successful performance of ACCENTRO on an even broader base. This will include, in addition to the selling of apartments to private and institutional investors, the geographical diversification of our real estate portfolio and in particular the further expansion of our proprietary housing
stock. We have the asset management and property management experience it takes to develop the latter for the long term, and thereby to secure sustainably growing rent revenues and cash flows.
Via this strategy, we will benefit even more from the attractive residential property market with its structural growth potential.
At this time, let me thank you for your trust, and tell you how much I look forward to having you aboard for the successful development of ACCENTRO in future.
Please stay safe and sound!
Kind regards,
Lars Schriewer Chief Executive Officer
All monetary figures in this report are quoted in Euro (EUR). Both individual and total figures represent the value with the smallest rounding difference. Accordingly, adding the values of the individual line items may result in minor differences compared to the reported totals.
The ACCENTRO Group's key revenue and earnings figures developed as follows during the first three months of the 2021 financial year:
| 3 months 2021 |
3 months 2020 |
|
|---|---|---|
| EUR million | EUR million | |
| Group sales | 27.6 | 14.9 |
| EBIT | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Consolidated income | –2.9 | –7.9 |
The Group sales added up to EUR 27.6 million during the three-month period of the 2021 financial year. Based on EBIT in the amount of EUR 2.3 million translated into a consolidated income of EUR –2.9 million. As with previous years, the first quarter is not indicative of the business performance of the remainder of the year.
At EUR 2.3 million, the total payroll and benefit costs more or less maintained the level of the reference period, which had been EUR 2.2 million. As of 31 March 2021, ACCENTRO had a total of 93 persons on its payroll.
The net interest income for the first quarter of 2021 in the amount of EUR –3.7 million (reference period: EUR –6.4 million) improved by EUR 2.7 million year on year. This is attributable to the one-off effect associated with the early redemption of the 2018/2021 bond, which was repaid last year.
The earnings before taxes equalled EUR –1.4 million, after EUR –6.0 million at the end of the reference period. The substantial improvement over prior year is primarily the result of capital gains from property sales, which increased by EUR 2.9 million, and reduced interest expenses. With income taxes of EUR –1.5 million (reference period: EUR –1.9 million) taken into account, this results in a consolidated income of EUR –2.9 million (reference period: EUR –7.9 million). The income taxes represent essentially back taxes for prior periods and taxes deferred in connection with the accrued issuance expenses of the 2021/2026 bond.
| Key Figures from the Cash Flow Statement | 3 months 2021 |
3 months 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| EUR million | EUR million | |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 15.0 | –46.1 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | –40.6 | –55.5 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 87.7 | 103.7 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 62.1 | 2.0 |
| Consolidation-related change in cash and cash equivalents | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents | 0.0 | –0.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 56.5 | 24.2 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 120.4 | 25.4 |
During the first quarter of 2021, the ACCENTRO Group's holdings of cash and cash equivalents rose by EUR 63.9 million to a new total of EUR 120.4 million (31 December 2020: EUR 56.5 million).
The cash flow from current operations in the amount of EUR 15.0 million (reference period: EUR –46.1 million) is now in the positive range, fuelled primarily by inflows from the housing privatisation business.
The negative cash flow from investment activities in the amount of EUR –40.6 million results primarily from the acquisition of a property company for the purpose of further expanding the inventory of investment properties. The purchase price for 89.9% of the shares and a shareholder loan totalled EUR 29.2 million. In addition, EUR 10.6 million were paid out toward investment properties that were acquired within the framework of several asset deals.
The cash flow from financing activities in the amount of EUR 87.7 million was mainly defined by the issuance of another corporate bond in the amount of EUR 100 million on 23 March 2021. The bond is unsecured and bears 4.125% p. a. in interest. It has a 5-year maturity, and will thus become due for repayment on 23 March 2026. The bond was fully subscribed by a major pension fund.
| Key Figures from the Balance Sheet | 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| EUR million | EUR million | |
| Non-current assets | 339.0 | 311.3 |
| Owner-occupied properties and buildings | 24.5 | 24.4 |
| Investment properties | 251.5 | 215.0 |
| Non-current other receivables and other assets | 21.2 | 25.1 |
| Equity investments and equity interests accounted for using the equity method |
11.9 | 11.9 |
| Other non-current assets | 29.9 | 34.9 |
| Current assets | 638.9 | 550.6 |
| Inventory properties | 417.7 | 409.5 |
| Trade receivables and other current assets | 100.8 | 84.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 120.4 | 56.5 |
| Non-current liabilities | 486.7 | 402.4 |
| Current liabilities | 243.6 | 212.4 |
| Shareholders' equity | 247.6 | 247.1 |
| Total assets | 977.9 | 861.9 |
The total assets increased by EUR 116.0 million since the balance sheet date of 31 December 2020, rising to a sum total of EUR 977.9 million. The growth is mainly attributable to capital expenditures in the amount of EUR 36.5 million incurred for the investment properties. In addition, the cash and cash equivalents increased by EUR 63.9 million since year-end 2020, mainly because of the cash inflow collected through the issuance of the 2021/2026 bond.
The increase in non-current liabilities in the amount of EUR 84.3 million is essentially defined by the new issue of a bond over a nominal amount of EUR 100 million. The sum total of current liabilities rose by EUR 31.2 million since year-end 2020. This is mainly due to the increase in advance payments received by EUR 16.7 million and the increase in current financial liabilities by EUR 15 million that are attributable to several pending refinancing arrangements. As in the reference period, the current assets significantly exceeded the current liabilities.
During the reporting period, the total equity of the ACCENTRO Group increased minimally from EUR 247.1 million as of 31 December 2020 to EUR 247.6 million by 31 March 2021. Due to the rise in total assets by 13.5% since year-end 2020 while the total equity remained the same, the equity ratio now equals 25.3%, compared to 28.7% on 31 December 2020.
The balance sheet structure has experienced no material changes since year-end 2020. The loan to value (LTV) ratio, as defined in the 2020/2023 bond terms, rose from 57.1% to 57.4% as of 31 March 2021.
The economic situation of the ACCENTRO Group remained unchanged during the first three months of the 2021 financial year. The Management Board of ACCENTRO AG therefore reaffirms its account of the economic situation previously made in the 2020 annual report, which was published on 30 April 2021.
There were no senior staff changes concerning the members of either the Management Board or the Supervisory Board during the current reporting period.
On 12 May 2021, the Management Board and Supervisory Board of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG decided to sign a termination agreement concerning the sale-and-purchase agreement for the acquisition of DIM Holding AG ("Deutsche Immobilien Management"). Agreed performance obligations had not been met. The transaction will consequently be rescinded. On 29 December 2020, ACCENTRO AG had reported the acquisition of DIM Holding AG and the signing of the sale-and-purchase agreement. The sale-andpurchase agreement permits ACCENTRO to back out of the deal if the seller fails to fulfil contractually defined performance obligations. Notwithstanding the rescission of the sale-and-purchase agreement, ACCENTRO AG will continue its strategic collaboration with DIM Holding AG. In addition, ACCENTRO AG was granted the option to change its mind and acquire DIM Holding AG yet within the next 12 months.
The opportunities and risks to which ACCENTRO Real Estate AG is exposed in conjunction with its current operations were presented in detail in its 2020 annual report. In the 2021 financial year to date, no further opportunities and risks have emerged or become apparent that would warrant a reassessment.
In its annual report 2020, ACCENTRO Real Estate AG predicted consolidated revenues within a bandwidth of EUR 170 – 200 million (previous year: EUR 125.2 million) and consolidated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in a range of EUR 45 – 50 million (previous year: EUR 34.8 million) for the 2021 financial year.
Based on the successful business performance during the first quarter of 2021 and the anticipated business development in the remainder of the year, the Company confirms its forecast for the 2021 financial year.
Although the strained situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has noticeably eased over the past weeks, it cannot be entirely ruled out that it might deteriorate again and cause restrictions to be tightened once more. Such a development could also impact the business performance of ACCENTRO.
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as of 31 March 2021*
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | TEUR | TEUR |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Goodwill | 17,776 | 17,776 |
| Owner-occupied properties and buildings | 24,461 | 24,407 |
| Plant and intangible assets | 2,509 | 1,835 |
| Investment properties | 251,476 | 215,001 |
| Advance payments made for investment properties | 8,478 | 2,757 |
| Advance payments on corporate mergers | 0 | 11,344 |
| Non-current other receivables and other assets | 21,221 | 25,112 |
| Equity investments | 5,697 | 5,697 |
| Equity interests accounted for using the equity method | 6,279 | 6,279 |
| Deferred tax assets | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Total non-current assets | 339,037 | 311,348 |
| Current assets | ||
| Inventory properties | 417,684 | 409,505 |
| Contract assets | 407 | 407 |
| Trade receivables | 47,835 | 51,757 |
| Other receivables and other current assets | 50,714 | 30,696 |
| Current income tax receivables | 1,869 | 1,734 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 120,378 | 56,541 |
| Total current assets | 638,887 | 550,640 |
| Total assets | 977,923 | 861,987 |
* Adding the values of the individual line items may result in minor differences compared to the sum totals posted.
as of 31 March 2021*
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec. 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | TEUR | TEUR |
| Subscribed capital | 32,438 | 32,438 |
| Capital reserves | 79,728 | 79,658 |
| Retained earnings | 121,101 | 124,095 |
| Attributable to parent company shareholders | 233,268 | 236,191 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interest | 14,309 | 10,910 |
| Total equity | 247,577 | 247,101 |
| Liabilities | TEUR | TEUR |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Provisions | 46 | 46 |
| Financial liabilities | 132,654 | 148,063 |
| Bonds | 344,903 | 245,265 |
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 9,094 | 9,074 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 486,698 | 402,448 |
| Current liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Provisions | 1,326 | 1,923 |
| Financial liabilities | 183,892 | 168,760 |
| Bonds | 1,180 | 3,446 |
| Advanced payments received | 25,900 | 9,177 |
| Current income tax liabilities | 6,711 | 5,950 |
| Trade payables | 7,929 | 7,126 |
| Other liabilities | 16,711 | 16,055 |
| Total current liabilities | 243,649 | 212,438 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 977,923 | 861,987 |
* Adding the values of the individual line items may result in minor differences compared to the sum totals posted.
for the period 1 January through 31 March 2021*
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | First Quarter 2021 01 Jan. 2021– 31 March 2021 |
First Quarter 2020 01 Jan. 2020– 31 March 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| TEUR | TEUR | |
| Group sales | 27,587 | 14,900 |
| Revenues from sales of inventory properties | 24,235 | 11,675 |
| Expenses from sales of inventory properties | –19,185 | –9,549 |
| Capital gains from property sales | 5,050 | 2,126 |
| Letting revenues | 2,938 | 2,726 |
| Letting expenses | –1,100 | –929 |
| Net rental income | 1,839 | 1,797 |
| Revenues from services | 414 | 499 |
| Expenses from services | –240 | –312 |
| Net service income | 173 | 187 |
| Net income from companies accounted for using the equity method |
0 | 0 |
| Other operating income | 49 | 355 |
| Interim result | 7,111 | 4,466 |
| Gain or loss on fair value adjustments of investment properties | 0 | 0 |
| Payroll and benefit costs | –2,322 | –2,167 |
| Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment |
–221 | –200 |
| Impairments of inventories and accounts receivable | 0 | 0 |
| Other operating expenses | –2,303 | –1,676 |
| EBIT (earnings before interest and income taxes) | 2,264 | 423 |
| Income from equity investments | 9 | 9 |
| Interest income | 620 | 900 |
| Interest expenses | –4,274 | –7,340 |
| Net interest result | –3,654 | –6,440 |
| EBT (earnings before income taxes) | –1,381 | –6,008 |
| Income taxes | –1,496 | –1,896 |
| Consolidated income | –2,877 | –7,904 |
| thereof attributable to non-controlling interests | 116 | 14 |
| thereof attributable to shareholders of the parent company | –2,993 | –7,918 |
Continued on page 15
* Adding the values of the individual line items may result in minor differences compared to the sum totals posted.
Q1 2021 ACCENTRO Real Estate AG INTERIM REPORT for the period 1 January through 31 March 2021
Continued from page 14
| ACCENTRO Real Estate AG | First Quarter 2021 01 Jan. 2021– 31 March 2021 |
First Quarter 2020 01 Jan. 2020– 31 March 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings per Share (Comprehensive Income) | EUR | EUR |
| Basic net income per share (32,437,934 shares; prior year: 32,437,934 shares) |
–0.09 | –0.24 |
Collectively, Germany's stock market got off to a good start to the year. The DAX index gained by 9.4% during the first quarter and jumped the mark of 15,000 points (15,008 points) for the first time. Analogously, the indices MDAX (31,717 points) and SDAX (15,447 points) registered gains of 3.0% and 4.6%, respectively. Markets were buoyed by a brisk recovery of the ifo index and an equally strong Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Extra impetus was provided by the surprisingly positive quarterend figures reported by many companies. By contrast, the tight restrictions still in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sluggish progress that the vaccination campaign made during the first quarter, had only a limited effect on the upbeat development of the markets.
Not all of the German real estate stocks, having outperformed the market last year, were able to match the dynamic growth outlined above. Both the EPRA Index Germany (–7.1%) and the DIMAX German real estate equity index (–6.1%) suffered losses during the first quarter. There are several reasons to explain the trend. In addition to a manifest shift in sector allocation away from rather defensive real estate companies toward more cyclically oriented stock, growing concerns over rising inflation and interest rate hikes influenced investor behaviour.
The ACCENTRO share was not immune to the downward trend of real estate stocks, despite its positive performance the previous year. It lost 10.7% during the first three month of the year and closed at EUR 7.95 on 31 March 2021. The market capitalisation as of the balance sheet date equalled EUR 257.9 million.
Once the Federal Constitutional Court ruled Berlin's rent cap unconstitutional on 15 April 2021, and after ACCENTRO presented very positive sales figures both for the fourth quarter of 2020 and for the first quarter of 2021, the share price of ACCENTRO bounced back noticeably.
ACCENTRO share price development during the first quarter of 2021 (Xetra prices, indexed)
| Company shares | |
|---|---|
| Stock market segment | Prime Standard |
| ISIN | DE000A0KFKB3 |
| German Securities Code Number (WKN) | A0KFKB |
| Number of shares as of 31 March 2021 | 32,437,934 |
| Free float | 12.12% |
| Share price high (1 January – 31 March 2021)* | EUR 9.05 |
| Share price low (1 January – 31 March 2021)* | EUR 7.25 |
| Closing price on 31 March 2021* | EUR 7.95 |
| Market capitalisation on 31 March 2021* | EUR 257,881,575.30 |
* Closing prices in Xetra trading
Investor relations play a significant role for ACCENTRO Real Estate AG. Which is why the regular and transparent exchange of information with all capital market players matters a great deal to us. Among these stakeholders are not just our institutional and private shareholders but financial analysts and prospective investors, too. We maintain regular contact with all of these. We do so, on the one hand, within the framework of our periodic reporting on our quarterly and annual financials. On the other hand, we are significantly expanding our activities this year, hosting more roadshows and attending more capital market conferences inside and outside Germany. For the remaining financial dates this year, please check the financial calendar at the end of this report. You will also find all available information about our Company and about the ACCENTRO share on our homepage at www.accentro.ag/en.
At the moment, eight financial analysts monitor the performance of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG. They maintain regular contact with our Management Board and our Investor Relations department, and publish written comments on the business development and strategic direction of the Company several times a year. At this time, seven analysts recommend buying the stock, and one issued a hold rating. The average target price is EUR 11.59, which corresponds to an upside potential of around 37% relative to the current share price.
| Analyst | Institution | Recommen dation |
Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Kaiser | Warburg Research | Buy | EUR 14.00 |
| Dr. Adam Jakubowski | SMC-Research | Buy | EUR 13.20 |
| Klaus Soer | Quirin Privatbank | Buy | EUR 12.55 |
| Mariya Lazarova | FMR Frankfurt Main Research AG | Buy | EUR 12.50 |
| Stefan Scharff, Christopher Mehl | SRC-Research | Buy | EUR 11.50 |
| Ferran Tort Barniol | Kepler Cheuvreux | Buy | EUR 11.00 |
| Andre Remke | Baader Helvea Equity Research | Buy | EUR 10.00 |
| Manuel Martin | ODDO BHF | Hold | EUR 8.00 |
By the end of the first quarter of 2021, the subscribed capital of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG equalled EUR 32.44 million. It represents 32,437,934 no-par value bearer shares.
As of 31 March 2021, a total of 83.10% of the ACCENTRO AG stock was held by Brookline Real Estate S.à r.l., while ADLER Real Estate AG owned 4.78% and the free float accounted for 12.12%.
The adjacent chart provides an overview of the shareholding structure.
Shareholder structure as of 31 March 2021 (figures based on shareholder disclosures)
This interim report contains specific forward-looking statements. A forward-looking statement is any statement that does not relate to historical facts and events. This applies, in particular, to statements relating to future financial earning capacity, plans and expectations with respect to the business and management of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG, growth, profitability and the general economic and regulatory conditions and other factors to which ACCENTRO is exposed.
Forward-looking statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by the Company to the best of its knowledge. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results including the net asset, financial and earnings situation of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG to differ materially from or disappoint expectations expressed or implied by these statements. The operating activities of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may also cause a forward-looking statement, estimate or prediction to become inaccurate.
All dates are provisional. Please check our website for confirmation. www.accentro.ag/en
This translation of the original German version of the Interim Statement of ACCENTRO Real Estate AG for the first quarter of the 2021 financial year has been prepared for the convenience of our Englishspeaking shareholders.
The German version is authoritative.
Our financial reports are also available as downloads at www.accentro.ag, or may be requested free of charge by contacting: ACCENTRO Real Estate AG, Kantstr. 44/45, 10625 Berlin, Germany
ACCENTRO Real Estate AG Kantstr. 44/45 10625 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 30 887181-0 Telefax: +49 30 887181-11 E-Mail: [email protected] Home: www.accentro.ag
Management Board
Lars Schriewer, Hans-Peter Kneip
Axel Harloff, Hamburg
ACCENTRO Real Estate AG Investor Relations Phone: +49 30 887181-272 Telefax: +49 30 887181-11 E-Mail: [email protected]
racken GmbH, Berlin www.racken.de
Goldmund Kommunikation, Berlin www.goldmund-kommunikation.de
Photo of CEO: Thomas Knieps
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