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AEVIS VICTORIA SA

Interim / Quarterly Report Sep 18, 2020

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Share and Bond Information 4
Letter to the Shareholders 6
Portfolio Companies 10
Consolidated Financial Statements 13

Half-Year Report 2020

CHF 347M TOTAL REVENUE STABLE

AEVIS VICTORIA SA is an investment company founded in 2006 and listed under the Swiss Reporting Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange. In keeping with its mission, investing for a better life, the company pursues an investment strategy that focuses on three areas with high added value and strong growth potential: healthcare, lifestyle and infrastructure. AEVIS VICTORIA′s main shareholdings are Swiss Medical Network SA, the only Swiss private network of hospitals present in the country's three main language regions, Victoria-Jungfrau AG, a luxury hotel group managing eight luxury hotels in Switzerland, Infracore SA (30%, directly and indirectly), a real estate company dedicated to healthcare-related infrastructure, Swiss Hotel Properties AG, a hospitality real estate division, Medgate (40%), the leading telemedicine provider in Switzerland, and NESCENS SA, a brand dedicated to better aging.

12.7% EBITDAR MARGIN

Tab l e o f C o n t en ts

REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO OF 18 PROPERTIES CHF 452M

MARKET CAPITALISATION CHF 984M

Key Figures

www.aevis.com

Investing for a better life

(In thousands of CHF
unless otherwise stated) HY 2020 HY 2019 FY 2019
Total revenue 346'554 545'587 933'169
Net revenue 302'791 501'182 844'845
EBITDAR* 38'343 241'676 308'424
EBITDAR margin 12.7% 48.2% 36.5%
EBITDA 14'416 229'988 266'495
EBITDA margin 4.8% 45.9% 31.5%
EBIT (9'411) 201'083 179'130
EBIT margin –3.1% 40.1% 21.2%
Profit/(loss) for the period (14'101) 202'118 173'690
Market price per share at end of period
(in CHF)
12.30 12.70 14.00
Number of outstanding shares 79'983'797 78'576'061 80'325'264
Market capitalisation 983'801 997'916 1'124'554

*Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and rental expenses

Share and bond information

Number of shares

30.06.2020 31.12.2019
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Tel. +41 62 205 77 00
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share.ch
Share capital (in CHF) 80'391'035 80'391'035
Number of registered shares issued 80'391'035 80'391'035
Nominal value per registered share (in CHF) 1 1
Number of treasury shares 407'238 65'771
Number of registered shares outstanding 79'983'797 80'325'264

Data per share

(in CHF unless otherwise stated) 30.06.2020 31.12.2019
EBITDA per share 0.18 3.42
High 14.75 14.70
Low 10.00 11.60
End price 12.30 14.00
Average volume per day (in units) 9'167 29'789
Market capitalisation 983'800'703 1'124'553'696

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Share price performance

Registered shares

The registered shares of AEVIS VICTORIA SA are traded on the Swiss Reporting Standard of SIX Swiss Exchange and are part of the Swiss Performance Index SPI, the SXI Life Sciences Index (SLIFE) and the SXI Bio+Medtech Index (SBIOM).

Media & Investor Relations c/o Dynamics Group AG Philippe Blangey Tel. +41 43 268 32 32 [email protected]

Valor symbol: AEVS Bloomberg: AEVS SW
Valor no.: 47863410 Reuters: AEVS.S.
ISIN: CH0478634105

Major shareholders

The following shareholders held more than 3% on 30 June 2020:

Total shareholders (30 June 2020) 1'752
of the State of Kuwait
Kuwait Investment Office as agent for the Government 3.32%
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. 4.79%
Services & Investments SA
Group A. Hubert / M. Reybier / M.R.S.I. Medical Research, 75.75%

AEVIS VICTORIA SA Bonds

AEVIS VICTORIA SA has issued two fixed rate bonds shown in the table below.

AEV16 AEV161
Bond type Fixed rate Fixed rate
Nominal amount CHF 150.0 million CHF 145.0 million
Securities number CH0325429162 CH0337829276
Interest rate 2.50% 2.00%
Term 07.06.2016 to 07.06.2021 19.10.2016 to 19.10.2022
Maturity 07.06.2021 at par value 19.10.2022 at par value

Financial reporting

November 2020 Publication of 3Q 2020 Revenue
February 2021 Publication of 2020 Revenue
26 March 2021 Publication of the 2020 Annual Results
29 April 2021 Ordinary general shareholders meeting for the year 2020
May 2021 Publication of 1Q 2021 Revenue
17 September 2021 Publication of the 2021 Half-Year Results
November 2021 Publication of 3Q 2021 Revenue

le t t er to t H e sHar eH o l d ers

Le t t er to the Shar eh o l d ers

In the first half-year 2020, AEVIS VICTORIA SA (AEVIS) achieved revenues of CHF 346.6 million, 1.5% below the previous year on an adjusted basis (1H2019: CHF 351.8 million). Progress in the year 2020, which for the hospitality segment had begun under the best possible prospects with the integration of the Seiler Hotels in Zermatt, the InterContinental in Davos and the reopening of the Eden au Lac in Zurich under the brand "La Réserve", was suddenly interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The hospital segment, which had also benefited from a promising start to the year, saw its activities severely disrupted by the federal ban on elective surgery, despite active participation in the cantonal schemes of the various cantons in which Swiss Medical Network is present.

The management of each entity reacted quickly and implemented various operational optimisation and cost-cutting measures, with a view to preserving liquidity, which resulted in a positive cash flow in both key segments and an increase in the cash flow from operating activities at the Group level by 76% to CHF 12.6 million (1H2019: CHF 7.1 million). After repayment of the CHF 55.0 million bond at maturity in June 2020, short- and medium-term liquidity is secured with cash and available credit lines in the amount of CHF 65.5 million at the end of the reporting period. Overall, in view of the exceptional circumstances, all the participations of the Group performed honourably well, with an EBITDAR margin of 12.7%, corresponding to an EBITDAR of CHF 38.3 million (1H2019: CHF 47.9 million). Due to the debt reduction, the Group's financial expenses strongly decreased to CHF 7.9 million (1H2019: CHF 12.3 million). The covenants did not have to be renegotiated and were all well respected as at 30 June 2020. Since the beginning of the second half of the year, business is almost back to normal for Swiss Medical Network, which was able to recover some of the business lost due to Covid-19. On the other hand, occupancy rates and activity in the hotels remain well below normal levels.

Swiss Medical Network: Solid growth outside the period of forced slowdown in activity

The results of Swiss Medical Network in the first half of the year were impacted by the restrictions related to the outbreak of Covid-19. While business was still developing well and in line with the budget until mid-March, the ban on non-urgent medical interventions imposed by the Swiss Federal Council between 16 March and 27 April 2020 led to a significant decline in activity during 45 days. As a direct consequence of the ban and the fact that in various cantons some employees and medical equipment were temporarily transferred to cantonal hospitals, capacity utilization was only 35% in March and April but 90% in May and even above previous year in June. Since the beginning of the second half of the year, the situation has almost returned to normal, and Swiss Medical Network's hospitals are operating again, although in budget catch-up mode. Collaboration with the cantons within the framework of health systems has been adapted to each situation, and Swiss Medical Network has now organised itself so that it can make its resources and capacities available in less than 48 hours, which should make a preventive interruption of activity in the event of a recurrence unnecessary.

Swiss Medical Network responded quickly to the pandemic. Externally, the group immediately cooperated with all cantons in a flexible way in order to support efforts to fight the pandemic. Internally, Swiss Medical Network immediately adapted operating processes to mitigate the impact of the forced slowdown in activity of its hospitals. Cost savings were achieved by introducing short-time work during the lockdown and simplifying the hotel services as well as negotiating with property owners or suppliers. The 5-year business plan was extended by one year and certain non-urgent investments were postponed by one year or more. In total, Swiss Medical Network limited the decline in turnover to 5.9%, or CHF 294.6 million (1H2019: CHF 313.0 million). EBITDAR fell from CHF 51.1 million in the previous year to CHF 39.4 million in the reporting period. The solid margin of 15.7% (1H2019: 19.0%) in these challenging times proves the resilience of the business model.

With the exception of technical unemployment, no compensation has for now been paid by the Confederation, the cantons or insurance companies for the losses caused by the ban on consultations and non-urgent medical interventions promulgated by the Federal Council and the ensuing measures.

Swiss Medical Network believes that this health crisis will be an additional catalyst for the healthcare services sector. Indeed, this crisis shows the importance of a well-organized care network, with strong and flexible healthcare infrastructure. Furthermore, the development of integrated care clusters is being pursued in various regions of Switzerland. The integration of Medizinisches Zentrum Biel, a large medical center with a broad array of medical specialties in the city center of Biel, in September 2020, is a good example of the Group's strategy in the Arc Jurassien. Swiss Medical Network is currently discussing possible acquisitions with several healthcare providers, mainly in outpatient activity. Also, as previously disclosed, AEVIS could progressively reduce its stake in Swiss Medical Network if new strategic investors were to come on board.

Hospitality: Higher operating result due to strong winter season

After an excellent 2019/2020 winter season, particularly in the mountain hotels, the closure of all hotels as of 19 March 2020 had a lasting impact on the results of the hospitality segment. Since the staggered reopening of four hotels (La Réserve Eden au Lac, Bellevue Palace, Grand Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau and Mont Cervin Palace), the level of activity and the average prices in the summer season 2020 were well below previous years. In addition to the lack of foreign guests, the almost complete absence of MICE business (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions), especially in the Bellevue Palace in Berne, was a particular burden. Greater popularity among domestic guests and the growing restaurant business were only partially able to compensate for this decline. The Group reacted quickly and with targeted measures to the pandemic. The InterContinental in Davos and the Crans Ambassador in Crans Montana were not reopened for economic reasons while only one hotel was returned to operation in Zermatt. Additionally, with the introduction of short-time working and Group-wide personnel planning, the Group succeeded in outperforming its competitors even under difficult conditions.

The number of overnight stays rose by 13.6% to 62'238, while the average room rate remained stable at CHF 384. Revenues in the hospitality segment increased by 49.8% to CHF 43.8 million (1H2019: CHF 29.2 million) driven by the acquisitions of the Mont Cervin Palace and Monte Rosa hotels in Zermatt (consolidated since 1 November 2019) and the Hotel InterContinental in Davos (consolidated since 1 January 2020). In organic terms, the recorded decrease in revenues was 51.5%. The increase of the mountain hotel portfolio led to a positive operating result, as highlighted by an EBITDAR of CHF 5.5 million, corresponding to a margin of 12.6%.

Growing high-quality hotel real estate portfolio

In order to ensure optimum long-term cooperation between its different hotels, the real estate subsidiary Swiss Hotel Properties SA will focus on owning four- and fivestar hotels. It now controls 17 unique landmark properties in its portfolio, located in the most sought-after locations of Switzerland, totalling 92'272 sqm and 663 rooms. The total value of the portfolio amounts to approximately CHF 435 million, with yearly rental income between CHF 15 million and CHF 20 million. The properties in Zermatt, namely the Mont Cervin Palace hotel and Petit Cervin buildings, were formally added to the portfolio in July 2020, after the balance sheet date, and will reduce rental charges in the consolidated result.

Operating margin remains at a solid 12.7%

Total revenues reached CHF 346.6 million, 1.5% below the CHF 351.8 million (adjusted, excluding the investment gain of CHF 193.8 million in 2019) achieved a year ago. EBITDAR amounted to CHF 38.3 million compared to CHF 47.9 million (excluding the investment gain of 193.8 million) in the previous year. This corresponds to a very solid operating margin of 12.7% and confirms the good work that AEVIS delivered in the challenging reporting period.

Successful bond repayment

In June 2020, AEVIS repaid its CHF 55.0 million bond that reached maturity. In the reporting period, the company's balance sheet was extended to CHF 1.3 billion after the addition of further real estate assets, while it continues to be solidly capitalized with an equity ratio of 31.2%.

Outlook

The start to 2020 was encouraging in all of AEVIS's focus sectors and helped to mitigate the negative effects of the Covid-19 crisis during the spring and early summer. In recent weeks, visibility improved in the hospital segment, while developments in the hospitality sector, which contributes approximately one fifth of Group revenues, remain impossible to predict as long as the Confederation maintains its policy of quarantines with variable geometry. AEVIS is therefore refraining from publishing revenue objectives at the Group level for the remainder of 2020, but the EBITDA margin and cash flow from operating activities will remain largely positive, provided that the current trend continues and no further restrictive measures are resumed.

Capacity utilization in the hospitals is very good again since June, but the losses in revenue and margins suffered in the second quarter will not be offset until the end of the year. Swiss Medical Network benefits from its decentralised organisation and agility. Teleworking was already introduced in the Group five years ago, and the administration is largely digitised, with a cloud-based IT architecture implemented in recent years with Swisscom.

The coming months will of course continue to be challenging for the tourism and hotel industry. The Group's hotels cannot rely on additional domestic tourism to cushion the cancellations of international guests and the continuing weak MICE activities. The planning of the coming winter season is still subject to the Swiss framework policies that will be applicable, and bookings are being received more slowly and at much shorter notice than in previous years. AEVIS will probably take the opportunity of this troubled period to close several hotels and perform the planned substantial makeover and transformation works, in order to be able to reinforce its market share and remain a leader in the industry when the situation normalizes. The hotel portfolio is solely made up of the jewels of the Swiss hotel industry and its value can only continue to increase once the crisis is over.

Christian Wenger Antoine Hubert Chairman of the Board Delegate of the Board

Swiss Medical Network – Key Figures HY-2020

The network's growth path continued with the integration of Klinik Belair in Schaff hausen (4Q2019) and the two clinics of Hôpital du Jura bernois in January 2020. As such, Swiss Medical Network has extended its footprint to 21 hospitals and a network of health centres in 13 diff erent cantons in all three language regions of Switzerland.

AARGAU

I Privatklinik Villa im Park

BASEL

I Schmerzklinik Basel

BERNE

I Privatklinik Siloah I Hôpital du Jura Bernois

(35%, from 2020)

FRIBOURG

I Clinique Générale Ste-Anne

GENEVA I Clinique Générale- Beaulieu

NEUCHÂTEL

  • I Clinique Montbrillant
  • I Hôpital de la Providence

I Privatklinik Belair

SCHAFFHAUSEN

SOLOTHURN

I Privatklinik Obach

ST. GALLEN

I Rosenklinik Rapperswil (40%)

TICINO

I Clinica Sant'Anna I Clinica Ars Medica

VALAIS

I Clinique de Valère

VAUD

  • I Clinique de Genolier I Clinique de Montchoisi
  • I Clinique Valmont

NET REVENUE IN CHF MILLION

10

TOTAL REVENUE IN CHF MILLION

294.6

3'830

EBITDAR MARGIN

15.7%

EMPLOYEES

INTERVENTIONS 26'937

ADMITTING PHYSICIANS

2'467

1'193

BEDS

Hospitality – Key Figures HY-2020

With the acquisition of the Seiler Hotels in Zermatt (4Q2019) and the InterContinental in Davos as well as the reopening of the La Réserve Eden au Lac in Zurich in January 2020, the portfolio of operating hotels increased to eight luxury establishments in attractive locations. The portfolio is diversified between typical winter destinations, summer locations and city hotels.

BERNE

  • I Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & SPA
  • I Bellevue Palace

GRISONS

I InterContinental Davos

VALAIS

  • I Crans Ambassador
  • I Mont Cervin Palace
  • I Le Petit Cervin
  • I Hotel Monte Rosa

ZURICH

I La Réserve Eden au Lac

NET REVENUE IN CHF MILLION

EBITDAR MARGIN

12.6%

EMPLOYEES

827

TOTAL ROOMS 847

SUITES

279

Ø ROOM RATE

384

11

OVERNIGHT STAYS

62'238

Real Estate – Key Figures HY-2020*

Spontini

Following the deconsolidation of the healthcare infrastructure properties, the real estate segment consists of hotel properties, the building of Clinique Nescens Paris Spontini and a plot of land in Crans Montana. The portfolio was strengthened by acquiring several properties in Zermatt and Davos and the Group progressed to become a major player in the Swiss luxury hotel industry.

BERNE

I Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & SPA

GRISONS

I InterContinental Davos

VALAIS

  • I Mont Cervin Palace
  • I Le Petit Cervin
  • I Villa Notre-Dame

ZURICH

I La Réserve Eden au Lac

MARKET VALUE IN CHF MILLION*

70.8%

PROPERTIES

LOCATIONS

18

6

EBITDAR MARGIN

RENTAL INCOME IN CHF MILLION

93'382

RENTAL SURFACE SQM

ROOMS

15–20

Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Income Statement

(In thousands of CHF) NOTE HY 2020 HY 2019
Revenue from operations 338'350 345'102
Other revenue 6 8'204 200'485
Total revenue 346'554 545'587
External services (43'763) (44'405)
Net revenue 302'791 501'182
Production expenses (76'253) (71'753)
Personnel expenses (138'007) (139'660)
Other operating expenses (50'188) (48'093)
EBITDAR (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortisation and rental expenses)
38'343 241'676
Rental expenses (23'927) (11'688)
EBITDA 14'416 229'988
Depreciation on tangible assets (20'577) (22'480)
Amortisation on intangible assets (3'250) (6'425)
EBIT (9'411) 201'083
Financial result 7 (7'374) (11'951)
Share of profit/(loss) of associates 3'047 (1'701)
Profit/(loss) before taxes (13'738) 187'431
Income taxes 8 (363) 14'687
Profit/(loss) for the period (14'101) 202'118
- Thereof attributable to shareholders of AEVIS VICTORIA SA (15'777) 192'312
- Thereof attributable to minority interests 1'676 9'806
Non-diluted earnings per share (in CHF) 9 (0.20) 2.49
Diluted earnings per share (in CHF) 9 (0.20) 2.44

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In thousands of CHF) 30.06.2020 31.12.2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 41'819 40'236
Marketable securities 845 845
Trade receivables 124'223 136'530
Other receivables 38'693 41'708
Inventories 27'786 26'738
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 47'780 36'780
Total current assets 281'146 282'837
Tangible assets 785'005 673'885
Intangible assets 25'311 24'730
Financial assets 226'580 209'109
Total non-current assets 1'036'896 907'724
Total assets 1'318'042 1'190'561
Liabilities and equity
Trade payables 82'497 100'632
Other current liabilities 41'437 28'742
Short-term financial liabilities 165'314 68'221
Other short-term borrowings 11'056 1'856
Accrued expenses and deferred income 62'986 60'568
Short-term provisions 572 573
Total current liabilities 363'862 260'592
Long-term financial liabilities 458'193 410'231
Other long-term borrowings 16'981 15'065
Other non-current liabilities 10'366 3'082
Long-term provisions 57'062 57'756
Total non-current liabilities 542'602 486'134
Total liabilities 906'464 746'726
Equity
Share capital 80'391 80'391
Capital reserves 186'777 186'827
Treasury shares (5'037) (864)
Offset goodwill (107'358) (93'924)
Currency translation differences (1'561) (1'278)
Retained earnings 199'225 215'161
Shareholders' equity excl. minority interests 352'437 386'313
Minority interests 59'141 57'522
Shareholders' equity incl. minority interests 411'578 443'835
Total liabilities and equity 1'318'042 1'190'561

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

(In thousands of CHF) CAPITAL
SHARE
RESERVES
CAPITAL
TREASURY
SHARES
GOODWILL
OFFSET
TRANSLATION
DIFFERENCES
CURRENCY
EARNINGS
RETAINED
TOTAL EXCL.
INTERESTS
MINORITY
INTERESTS
MINORITY
TOTAL INCL.
INTERESTS
MINORITY
Balance at 1 January 2019 78'591 244'114 (13'575) (36'037) (825) 51'960 324'228 120'798 445'026
Profit for the period 192'312 192'312 9'806 202'118
Dividend payments (1'592) (1'592)
Acquisition of subsidiaries (663) (663) (663)
Disposal of subsidiaries (17'816) (17'816) (48'918) (66'734)
Purchase of minority interests 6 6 (31) (25)
Purchase of treasury shares (23'522) (23'522) (23'522)
Sale of treasury shares 4'775 36'940 41'715 41'715
Share-based payments 182 182 182
Currency translation differences (146) (146) (146)
Balance at 30 June 2019 78'591 249'071 (157) (54'516) (971) 244'278 516'296 80'063 596'359
Balance at 1 January 2020 80'391 186'827 (864) (93'924) (1'278) 215'161 386'313 57'522 443'835
Profit/(loss) for the period (15'777) (15'777) 1'676 (14'101)
Dividend payments (118) (118)
Acquisition of subsidiaries (13'434) (13'434) (13'434)
Purchase of minority interests (159) (159) 61 (98)
Purchase of treasury shares (5'279) (5'279) (5'279)
Sale of treasury shares (50) 1'106 1'056 1'056
Currency translation differences (283) (283) (283)
Balance at 30 June 2020 80'391 186'777 (5'037) (107'358) (1'561) 199'225 352'437 59'141 411'578

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

(In thousands of CHF) HY 2020 HY 2019
Profit/(loss) for the period (14'101) 202'118
Changes in provisions (incl. deferred taxes) (769) (18'868)
Depreciation and amortisation 23'827 28'905
(Gain)/loss from sale of tangible assets 70 (43)
(Gain)/loss from sale of subsidiaries (193'799)
(Gain)/loss from sale of financial assets and marketable securities (20)
Share of (profit)/loss from associates (3'047) 1'701
Dividends received from associates 8'343
Share-based payments 182
Change in contribution reserve and other non-cash items (4) 2'069
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 14'299 22'265
Change in trade receivables 13'495 3'186
Change in inventories (764) (1'400)
Change in other receivables and prepaid expenses (7'030) 20'079
Change in trade payables (18'278) (33'137)
Change in other liabilities and accrued expenses 10'858 (3'856)
Cash flow from operating activities 12'580 7'137
Purchase of tangible assets (124'764) (46'195)
Proceeds from disposal of tangible assets 9 101
Purchase of intangible assets (3'841) (5'176)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired 1'376 (62)
Divestment of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed 305'957
Investments in financial assets and marketable securities (32'784) (7'911)
Divestments of financial assets and marketable securities 1'575 1
Cash flow from investing activities (158'429) 246'715
Dividends paid to minority interests (118) (1'592)
Repayment of bond (55'000) (145'000)
Sale/(purchase) of treasury shares (4'223) 18'193
Change in minority interests (98) (25)
Change in short-term financial liabilities 2'093 (45)
Change in long-term financial liabilities 186'401 (81'376)
Change in other long-term liabilities and borrowings 18'401 (43'940)
Cash flow from financing activities 147'456 (253'785)
Currency translation effect on cash and cash equivalents (24) (3)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1'583 64
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 40'236 34'466
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 41'819 34'530

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1. General information

AEVIS VICTORIA SA (hereafter "The Company") has its registered offices at 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland. The Company's purpose consists of holding interests in financial, commercial and industrial enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, in areas such as medical treatment, healthcare and hotels.

2. Basis of preparation

Accounting principles

These consolidated financial statements cover the unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. They have been prepared in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER 31 "Supplementary recommendation for listed companies". They comply with the Swiss law and with the listing rules of the SIX Swiss Exchange.

The Swiss GAAP FER apply to all companies included in the scope of consolidation. As the consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information contained in the consolidated annual financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019.

The consolidated interim financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 17 September 2020.

Consolidation

The consolidated interim financial statements are those of the Company and all subsidiaries in which the company holds either directly or indirectly more than 50% of the voting rights (together "The Group"). These entities are fully consolidated. Joint ventures in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest of 50% or for which the Company exercises joint control are included in the consolidated financial statements by applying the proportional consolidation method. Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but no control (between 20% and 50% of voting rights). Associates are included in the consolidated financial statements by applying the equity method.

The assets and liabilities of fully consolidated and associated companies included in the consolidation for the first time are valued at current values which do include a purchase price allocation. The goodwill arising from this revaluation is offset against equity.

Impact of the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the Group's business performance during the first half of 2020. The Group's subsidiaries, which operate in different sectors, were affected to varying degrees by this global pandemic. The Board of Directors and the Management have analysed the possible scenarios depending on the pandemic's course and have defined and initiated corresponding measures. The situation is continuously reassessed and the implementation of the measures systematically monitored. The Board of Directors also analysed the effects of the global pandemic in regards to the recognition of income and expenses in the extraordinary result.

3. Changes in scope of consolidation

The following changes to the scope of consolidation took place in the first half of 2020:

CAPITAL SHARE CAPITAL SHARE
ENTITY EVENT / DATE 30.06.2020 31.12.2019
GENERALE BEAULIEU HOLDING SA Increase in participation on 07.02.2020 69.45% 69.40%
Laboratoires Genolier SA Increase in participation on 07.01.2020 92.26% 89.13%
Weriwald AG Acquired on 01.01.2020 100.00%
HOPITAL DU JURA BERNOIS S.A. Acquired on 01.01.2020 35.00%
NESCENS SA Increase in participation on 07.01.2020 43.40% 36.17%

GENERALE BEAULIEU HOLDING SA and HOPITAL DU JURA BERNOIS S.A. are holding companies with several subsidiaries. All group companies are listed in note 11.

4. Seasonality effect

As a result of higher activity levels in the Hospitality segment during the second half year, the Hospitality segment could generate higher revenues and margins then in the first half year. This seasonality effect has an impact on the revenues and operating results of the Group. For the other segments, the seasonality effect is more equally spread over the entire year.

Half-Year Report 2020

5. Segment information

The Group consists of the reported segments in the tables below. The decision makers measure the performance of the segments using the key figure EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation). The financial information for each segment is thus shown up to EBITDA.

HY 2020 HOSPITA REAL CORPO ELIMINA
(In thousands of CHF) HOSPITALS LITY ESTATE OTHERS RATE TIONS TOTAL
Net revenue 3rd 250'718 43'777 4 8'207 85 302'791
Net revenue IC 76 3'631 124 (3'831)
Net revenue 250'794 43'777 3'635 8'331 85 (3'831) 302'791
Production expenses (66'183) (8'868) (1'229) 27 (76'253)
Personnel expenses (107'174) (21'608) (295) (5'753) (3'177) (138'007)
Other operating expenses (37'996) (7'793) (768) (2'309) (1'495) 173 (50'188)
EBITDAR* 39'441 5'508 2'572 (960) (4'587) (3'631) 38'343
EBITDAR margin 15.7% 12.6% 70.8% 12.7%
Rental expenses (21'176) (4'847) (1'203) (332) 3'631 (23'927)
EBITDA 18'265 661 2'572 (2'163) (4'919) 14'416
EBITDA margin 7.3% 1.5% 70.8% 4.8%
HY 2019
(In thousands of CHF)
HOSPITALS HOSPITA
LITY
REAL
ESTATE
OTHERS CORPO
RATE
ELIMINA
TIONS
TOTAL
Net revenue 3rd 268'770 28'358 2'620 7'457 193'977 501'182
Net revenue IC 138 871 23'706 1'745 (26'460)
Net revenue 268'908 29'229 26'326 9'202 193'977 (26'460) 501'182
Production expenses (67'233) (4'796) (1'368) 1'644 (71'753)
Personnel expenses (113'435) (15'992) (169) (6'569) (3'495) (139'660)
Other operating expenses (37'133) (4'427) (2'520) (2'461) (2'662) 1'110 (48'093)
EBITDAR* 51'107 4'014 23'637 (1'196) 187'820 (23'706) 241'676
EBITDAR margin 19.0% 13.7% 89.8% 48.2%
Rental expenses (27'279) (5'410) (727) (1'607) (371) 23'706 (11'688)
EBITDA 23'828 (1'396) 22'910 (2'803) 187'449 229'988
EBITDA margin 8.9% –4.8% 87.0% 45.9%

* Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and rent

6. Other revenue

(In thousands of CHF) HY 2020 HY 2019
Gain on sale of subsidiaries 193'799
Other revenue 8'204 6'686
Total other revenue 8'204 200'485

The gain on sale of subsidiaries in 2019 resulted from the partial sale of Infracore SA.

7. Financial result

(In thousands of CHF) HY 2020 HY 2019
Interest income 300 280
Gain on sale of financial assets and marketable securities 20
Dividend income 10
Other financial income 229 63
Total financial income 559 343
Interest expenses (7'251) (11'160)
Other financial expenses (682) (1'134)
Total financial expenses (7'933) (12'294)
Financial result (7'374) (11'951)

8. Income taxes

The positive effect in 2019 results from the changes in income tax rates in connection with the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF) accepted by public referendum on 19 May 2019. The Group has adjusted the applicable tax rates for the calculation of the deferred tax liabilities on assets and liabilities in those cantons where the legislative process has been completed and an enactment date of the new law defined.

9. Earnings per share

For the calculation of earnings per share, the number of shares has been reduced by the weighted average number of shares held by the Group.

HY 2020 HY 2019
Net profit/(loss) attributable to AEVIS VICTORIA SA shareholders
(in thousands of CHF)
(15'777) 192'312
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 80'149'263 77'136'079
Non-diluted earnings per share (in CHF) (0.20) 2.49
Net profit/(loss) attributable to AEVIS VICTORIA SA shareholders
(in thousands of CHF)
(15'777) 192'312
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 80'149'263 77'136'079
Adjustment for assumed exercise of share-based payments 1'800'000
Weighted average potential number of shares outstanding 80'149'263 78'936'079
Diluted earnings per share (in CHF) (0.20) 2.44

10. Subsequent events

There are no subsequent events between the balance sheet date and the authorisation for issue by the Board of Directors.

11. List of Group companies

ACTIVITY IN % ON GROUP LEVEL
SEGMENT / COMPANY NAME LOCATION 30.06.2020 31.12.2019
Corporate
AEVIS VICTORIA SA Fribourg Holding company a) 100.0% 100.0%
Hospitals
Swiss Medical Network SA Genolier Holding company a) 100.0% 100.0%
GENERALE BEAULIEU HOLDING SA Geneva Holding company a) 69.5% 69.4%
Centre Médico-Chirurgical des Eaux-Vives SA Geneva Day clinic a) 100.0% 100.0%
CLINIQUE GENERALE-BEAULIEU SA Geneva Hospital a) 69.5% 69.4%
GRGB Santé SA Geneva Hospital b) 34.7% 34.7%
GSMN Suisse SA Genolier Hospitals a) 100.0% 100.0%
HerzGefässKlinik Bethanien AG Zurich Laboratory c) 20.0% 20.0%
Hôpital de Moutier SA Moutier Hospital c) 35.0%
HOPITAL DU JURA BERNOIS S.A. Saint-Imier Hospital c) 35.0%
IRJB Institut de Radiologie du Jura Bernois SA Saint-Imier Radiology institute a) 51.0% 51.0%
IRJB Institut de Radiologie du Jura Bernois SA
(held by HOPITAL DU JURA BERNOIS S.A.)
Saint-Imier Radiology institute c) 17.2%
IRP Institut de Radiologie Providence SA Neuchâtel Radiology institute a) 51.0% 51.0%
Klinik Belair AG Schaffhausen Hospital a) 100.0% 100.0%
Klinik Pyramide am See AG Zurich Hospital c) 20.0% 20.0%
MEDICENTRE MOUTIER SA Moutier Health center c) 17.9%
Médicentre Tavannes SA Tavannes Health center c) 35.0%
Permanence médicale de Fribourg SA Fribourg Health center c) 33.3% 33.3%
Pharmacie Interjurassienne SA PIJ Moutier Institutional pharmacy c) 17.5%
Rosenklinik AG Rapperswil-Jona Hospital c) 40.0% 40.0%
Swiss Medical Network Hospitals SA Fribourg Hospitals a) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Visio SA Genolier Ophthalmology a) 80.0% 80.0%
Hospitality
Victoria-Jungfrau AG Interlaken Holding company a) 100.0% 100.0%
CACM hôtels SA Sion Hotel a) 100.0% 100.0%
Golf Mischabel AG Randa Golf course c) 23.9% 23.9%
Grand Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau AG Interlaken Hotel a) 100.0% 100.0%
Hotel Bellevue Palace AG Bern Hotel a) 100.0% 100.0%
Hotel Eden au Lac AG Zurich Hotel a) 100.0% 100.0%
Seiler Hotels AG Zermatt Hotels a) 100.0% 100.0%
Welcome Parking AG Täsch Parking c) 50.0% 50.0%
Weriwald AG Davos Hotel a) 100.0%
Real estate
GENERALE-BEAULIEU IMMOBILIERE SA Geneva Healthcare real estate c) 29.8% 29.8%
Infracore SA Fribourg Healthcare real estate c) 29.8% 29.8%
SCI Foncière François 1er Paris (FR) Healthcare real estate a) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Property Advisors AG Fribourg Real estate management a) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Hotel Properties AG Interlaken Hospitality real estate a) 100.0% 100.0%
ACTIVITY IN % ON GROUP LEVEL
SEGMENT / COMPANY NAME LOCATION 30.06.2020 31.12.2019
Telemedicine
Medgate Holding AG 1) Basel Holding company c) 40.0% 40.0%
Medgate Integrated Care Holding AG Basel Holding company c) 40.0% 40.0%
Medgate (Asia) Holdings Pty Ltd Darlinghurst (AU) Holding company c) 32.0% 32.0%
Medgate (Indonesia) Holdings Pty Ltd Sydney (AU) Holding company c) 32.0% 32.0%
Medgate (Philippines) Holdings Pty Ltd Sydney (AU) Holding company c) 32.0% 32.0%
TMIP Holdings Pty Ltd Sydney (AU) Holding company c) 32.0% 32.0%
Medgate AG Basel Telemedicine c) 24.0% 24.0%
Health Professional Sourcing GmbH Lörrach (DE) Telemedicine c) 24.0% 24.0%
Health Professional Sourcing Spain SL Madrid (ES) Telemedicine c) 24.0% 24.0%
Medgate Asia-Pacific AG (merged) 1) Basel Telemedicine c) 40.0%
Medgate Deutschland GmbH Bad Neustadt (DE) Telemedicine c) 19.6% 19.6%
Medgate International AG (merged) 1) Basel Telemedicine c) 40.0%
Medgate Mini Clinic AG Basel Mini clinic c) 39.0% 39.0%
Medgate Philippines Inc Manila (PH) Telemedicine c) 32.0% 32.0%
Medgate Technologies AG Basel IT service company c) 24.0% 24.0%
Medgate (Philippines) Holdings Pty Ltd-Branch Manila (PH) Telemedicine c) 32.0% 32.0%
Others
Nescens
Laboratoires Genolier SA Genolier Cosmetics a) 92.3% 89.1%
Nescens Genolier SA Genolier Patient hotel a) 100.0% 100.0%
NESCENS SA Genolier Better-aging c) 43.4% 36.2%
Healthcare incubator
Société Clinique Spontini SAS Paris (FR) Aesthetic clinic a) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Ambulance Rescue Genève SA Geneva Ambulance services a) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Medical Transport AG Baar Ambulance services c) 100.0% 100.0%
Swiss Stem Cell Science SA Fribourg Stem Cells a) 100.0% 100.0%
Non-core participations
Academy & Finance SA Geneva Organisation of seminars c) 22.5% 22.5%
Agefi Com SA Geneva Publishing c) 49.0% 49.0%
Publications de l'économie et de la finance
AEF SA
Lausanne Publishing c) 49.0% 49.0%
Publications Financières LSI SA Geneva Publishing (dormant) a) 100.0% 100.0%

1) Medgate Asia-Pacific AG and Medgate International AG were merged in Mai 2020 into Medgate Holding AG with retroactive effect from 01.01.2020.

a) Fully consolidated

b) Proportional method

c) Equity method

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