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LEG Immobilien SE

Earnings Release Mar 27, 2014

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LEG Immobilien AG

Full Year Results 2013

27th March 2014

Disclaimer

While the company has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated in this presentation are accurate and that the opinions contained in it are fair and reasonable, this presentation is selective in nature and is intended to provide an introduction to, and an overview of the Company's business. Any opinions expressed in this presentation are subject to change without notice and neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to update or keep current the information contained in this presentation. Where this presentation quotes any information or statistics from any external sources, you should not interpret that the Company has adopted or endorsed such information or statistics as being accurate.

This presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those pertaining to the anticipated benefits to be realised from the proposals described herein. Forward-looking statements may include, in particular, statements about future events, future financial performance, plans, strategies, expectations, prospects, competitive environment, regulation, and supply and demand. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its views and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance. Actual financial performance could differ materially from that projected in the forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of estimates, forecasts and projections, and financial performance may be better or worse than anticipated. Given these uncertainties, readers should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The information contained in this presentation is subject to change without notice and the Company does not undertake any duty to update the information and forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, except to the extent required by applicable laws and regulations.

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Agenda

  • I. Highlights FY-2013
  • II. Portfolio and Operating Performance
  • III. Financial Performance
  • IV. Business Update and Outlook
  • V. Appendix

I. Highlights FY-2013

Highlights FY-2013

Overall Company Development

  • Acquisition of approx. 6,700 units in six off-market transactions; Interim target for FY- 2013 exceeded
  • Well on track to acquire at least 10,000 units until end FY-2014
  • Preparation of launch of multimedia business; noticeable future earnings impact

Sound Underlying Operational Performance

  • In-place rent €4.96 /sqm (+2.3% like-for-like growth, +3.0 % for free-financed units)
  • Occupancy at 97.3% on L-F-L basis (+40bps YOY; 97.1% including acquisitions); Positive development across all segments
  • Slightly higher maintenance/turn costs in line with budget due to strong letting momentum
  • Total expenses for maintenance and capex of €14 /sqm
  • Capex ratio decreased to a normalised level of 51.1% (2012: 54%)

Financial Performance confirms FY Targets

  • Rental income €360.5m (+4.7% YOY from €344.3)
  • Adjusted EBITDA €231.7m (+3.9% YOY from €223.1); +5.0% adjusted for higher maintenance ratio
  • FFO I €141.2m (+3.5% YOY from €136.5m); +6.2% adjusted for extraordinary tax effect in FY-2012
  • AFFO €97.5m (+2.7% YOY from €95.0m)
  • NAV €2,571.9m / €48.56 per share (+ 8.4% YOY)
  • DPS proposal €1.73

II. Portfolio and Operating Performance

Portfolio Overview Rent and Occupancy Growth across all Submarkets

Total Portfolio
31
Dec. 2013

(YOY)
# of units 94,311 +3.7%
In-place rent (sqm) €4.96 (€4.97)** +2.1% (+2.3%)**
Occupancy 97.1% (97.3%)** +20bps (+40bps)** ** like for like
High-Growth Markets

31 Dec. 2013
(YOY)
# of units 31,506 +0.1%
In-place rent (sqm) €5.54
(€5.54)**
+3.0%
(+3,0%)**
Occupancy 98.8%
(98.8%)**
+20bps
(+20bps)**
Stable Markets with Attractive Yields

31 Dec. 2013
(YOY)
# of units 34,631 +8.1%
In-place rent (sqm) €4.67
(€4.66)**
+1.5%
(+1.5%)**
Occupancy 96.5%
(96.9%)**
+30bps
(+70
bps)**
Higher-Yielding Markets

31 Dec. 2013
(YOY)
# of units 26,697 +2.6%
In-place rent (sqm) €4.58
(€4.58)**
+1.4%
(+1.6%)**
Occupancy 95.6%
(95.9%)**
+10bps
(+40bps)**

Sound Organic Growth – Accelerating Momentum in Q4

  • Organic rent growth of +2.7% YOY
  • L-f-l rent growth (per sqm) of +2.3%; l-f-l rent growth (per sqm) of +3.0% for free-financed units emphasizes underlying dynamics
  • Significant vacancy reduction in Green and Purple markets

Occupancy Development

Very Low Vacancy Provides Evidence for Quality of Portfolio

  • L-f-l vacancy rate of only 2.7% /-40bps YOY (top position among German residential peers)
  • LEG benefitting from favourable demand/supply environment
  • Positive development across all sub-markets with strong letting performance in Green and Purple markets:
  • Well-maintained asset base, good quality of micro locations, strong property management platform

Capex & Maintenance

Temporary Higher Maintenance/Capex due to Strong Letting Performance

III. Financial Performance

Financial Highlights FY-2013

Income Statement FY-2013

Condensed
Income
Statement
(€
million)
2013 2012
Higher rental income
(+€16.2m/+4.7%); organic
Net rental
and letting income
257.7 247.7 growth (+2.7%)

Higher maintenance
expenses (-€6.4m)
Net income from the disposal of investment property -1.8 -1.4
Lower opex
Net income from the valuation of investment property 81.6 120.3
Valuation uplift of +1.7%
YOY
Net income from the disposal of real estate inventory -3.1 -1.8
€3.3m Long Term
Incentive Plan –
non-cash
Net income from Other services 2.3 3.0 pass-through item

C. €10.9m non-recurring
Administrative and Other expenses -51.5 -59.4 items (incl. former
development project)

Stable recurring admin.
Other income 0.2 1.7 costs of €35.2m
Operating
earnings
285.5 310.1
Slightly higher cash
interest expenses (€91m
vs. €90.1m)
Net
finance
costs
-126.9 -195.6
Lower non-cash loan
amortisation (mainly due
Earnings
before
income
taxes
158.6 114.5 to refinancing effect in
2012)

2012 burdened by
Income
tax
expense
-21.7 -2.4 €37.8m prepayment
penalties
Consolidated
net
profit
136.9 112.1
Deferred taxes (thereof
cash taxes: +€0.5m)

Adjusted EBITDA FY-2013


million
2013 2012
+€6.4m higher
EBITDA 294.1 318.7 maintenance cost in
FY-2013
Net income
from
the valuation of investment property
-81.6 -120.3
Valuation uplift of +1.7%
on back of operating
Long-term incentive program (LTIP) 3.3 - performance
Non-recurring project costs 7.9 20.3
IFRS implementation

Restructuring, refinancing,
etc.
Extraordinary and prior-period expenses and income 3.2 1.2
€4.1m risk provision for a
former development
project
Net income from the disposal of investment property 1.7 1.4
Net income from
the disposal of real estate inventory
3.1 1.8
Winding down of former
development business

Disposals at €1.4m
premium to book values
Adjusted EBITDA 231.7 223.1 of €7.6m

Inventories: €10.1m

FFO Calculation FY-2013


million
2013 2012
Adjusted EBITDA 231.7 223.1
Higher financial debt due
Cash interest expenses and income -91.0 -90.1 to acquisitions

Slightly lower interest
costs (Ø 3,2%;-10bps)
Cash income taxes 0.5 3.5
Tax reimbursement in
FY-2012
FFO I (not
including disposal of investment property)
141.2 136.5
Net income
from the disposal of investment property
-1.7 -1.4
Disposals of non-core
assets slightly above
book value
FFO II (including disposal of investment property) 139.5 135.1
Capex -43.7 -41.5
Capex-Adjusted FFO I (AFFO) 97.5 95.0
€8.6m higher capex
&
maintenance (YOY)

FFO Bridge FY-2013

Focus: Cash Effective Interest Expense FY-2013


million
2013 2012
Reported
interest expense
131.4 195.0
Major effect from
refinancing in 2012
Interest
expense related to loan amortisation
-30.2 -52.9
Recurring expenses
approx. €20m
Refinancing fees -2.9 -0.6
Prepayment penalties 0.0 -37.8
Refinancing
completed
Interest on shareholder loans -0.2 -1.4
Interest charges relating to valuation
of assets/liabilities
-2.3 -3.5
Leasing related interest expense -1.6 -1.6
Interest expenses related to changes
in pension provisions
-3.6 -4.3
Other interest expenses -0.2 -1.3
Bank charges 1,5 -
Interest income -0.9 -1.5
Cash effective interest expense 91.0 90.1

EPRA-Net Asset Value FY-2013

Modification of NAV as Reconciliation with International Standards


million
2013 2012
Equity (excl.
minority interests)
2,248.8 2,060.6
€40.5m increase from
Note: Shareholder loans to be converted in to equity 0.0 40.5 shareholder debt-to
equity swap in
Q1-2013
Effect of exercising options, convertible loans and other rights - -
NAV 2,248.8 2,060.6
Rising rates with
positive impact on
Fair value of financial derivatives 52.0 89.7 valuation of interest
hedges
Deferred taxes 271.1 221.5
EPRA-NAV 2,571.9 2,371.8
Only deferred taxes
related to investment
properties and assets
Number of shares outstanding (m) 52,963 52,963 held for disposal are
taken into account
EPRA-NAV per share in € 48.56 44.78*

* adjusted

Balance Sheet FY-2013

Strong Balance Sheet Secures Defensive Profile and Paves Way for Growth


million
2013 2012
Purchases €128.5m

Capex
€43.7m
Investment property 5,163.4 4,937.1
Revaluation €81.6m
Prepayment
for investment property
6.9
Reclassification
€28.4m
Other non-current assets 91.9 114.1
Non-current assets 5,262.2 5,051.2
Receivables and other assets 33.8 50.7
For acquisitions
Cash and cash equivalents 110.7 133.7 consolidated as of
H1-2014
Current assets 144.5 184.4
Assets held for disposal 16.4 2.2
Total Assets 5,423.1 5,237.8
Equity 2,276.1 2,085.5
Non-current financial liabilities 2,396.7 2,102.9
Equity ratio of 42.0%
Other
non-current liabilities
443.9 480.2
Non-current liabilities 2,840.6 2,583.1
Current financial liabilities 187.0 396.8
Other current liabilities 119.4 172.4
Current liabilities 306.4 569.2
Total
Equity and Liabilities
5,423.1 5,237.8

LTV FY-2013

Liquidity for Acquisitions and Headroom to Enhance LTV (max. 55%)


million
2013 2012
Financial debt 2,583.7 2,499.7
Cash & cash equivalents 110.7 133.7
Net
Debt
2,473.0 2,366.0
Investment properties 5,163.4 4,937.1
Low LTV offers
significant
Properties held for sale 16.4 2.2 headroom for
external growth
Prepayment
for
investment
properties
6.9 -
5,186.7 4,939.3
Loan to Value (LTV) in % 47.68 47.90

Financing Structure FY-2013

LT Secured Debt, Well-Balanced Maturity Profile, Low Cost of Debt

IV. Business Update and Outlook

Business Update

Strong Prospects for Further External Growth

Acquisitions:

  • Successful signing of c. 6,700 units in core markets since IPO (off-market transactions)
  • Well on track to reach acquisition target of total of at least 10,000 units by end of FY-2014
  • Three smaller portfolios in due diligence process
  • Financial strengths and broad presence in core markets are key success factors

Launch of multimedia/cable business

  • Significantly improved package for LEG's tenants for TV, telephone, internet
  • Noticeable earnings contribution with full effect starting in FY-2015
  • Additional tenant services are currently under consideration

Cost rent adjustments of approx. 35,000 units in January

Rent increase of 2.1% for rent-restricted units triggers accelerating rent growth in FY-2014

Rising free float /Share overhang resolved

  • As a result of the secondary placement in January (15.2m shares) the free float climbed to 92.3%*
  • Rising index weightings in the MDAX and the EPRA indices

*according to definition of Deutsche Boerse; of the former owners only Perry Capital kept a 7.7% share

Details on Recent Transaction

Full Earnings Effect from Signed Acquisitions and Multimedia in FY-2015

2014 Guidance
L-F-L rent growth upper end of 2-3% range
Maintenance/Capex: approx. €13 /sqm
(capex
ratio c. 50%)
Acquisitions: >10,000 units by end 2014
FFO I: €155m -
€159m/ €2.93 -
3.00 per share; excl. future
acquisitions
Dividend 65% of FFO I

V. Appendix

Mietspiegel Overview

Expected New Mietspiegel in 2014

Release Date
(expected)
High-Growth
Market1
Market1
Stable
Higher-Yielding
Market1
Total
Portfolio1,2
2014 (Q1) 6,529 units
(mainly
Dusseldorf, Ratingen)
10,996 units
(mainly
Hamm, Bochum, Solingen)
2,103 units
(mainly
Hagen, Lunen)
19,737 units
2014 (Q2) 389 units 389 units
2014 (Q3) 209 units 310 units 5,374 units
(mainly
Gelsenkirchen, Unna)
5,893 units
2014 (Q4) 399 units 165 units 1,801 units
(mainly
Recklinghausen)
2,365 units
Total 1,2 7,137 units 11,860 units 9,278
units
28,384 units
Thereof:
-
Ahlen
-
Bochum
1,049 units
1,477 units
-
Dusseldorf
-
Gelsenkirchen
-
Hamm
-
Ratingen
3,293 units
2,794 units
3,977 units 2,918 units
1,765 units
-
Recklinghausen
-
Siegen
-
Solingen
-
Unna
1,027 units
1,451 units
1,211 units 1)
Sub-portfolios also include
restricted units
2)
Total Portfolio also include
109 units Non NRW

LEG – Adj. EBITDA Margin

Leading Profitability in the Sector

Adj. EBITDA margin 2012 2013
€m Margin
%
€m Margin %
Reported 223.1 64.8 231.7 64.3
Gap restricted vs. unrestricted rents* 19.4 66.7 22.5 66.4
Positive effect from subsidized loans on
interest result**
17.6 66.5 17.4 65.9

• *€4.48 per sqm vs. €5.13 in 2013, €4.49 vs. €5.27 in 2013

• **€Financing costs 1.4% (maturity 30 years) vs. Swap 2.6% +175 bps margin

  • Reported EBITDA distorted by restricted units (compensation for lower rents included in interest results)
  • Scenario analysis: Closing gap between restricted vs. unrestricted rents; quantifying the impact from subsidized loans
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin approx. 160-210 bps higher
  • Lower Margin in 2014 YOY due to higher maintenance

Stable Asset Values Driven by Property Fundamentals: Rental Growth and Occupancy

Residential GAV
Residential
% of Total
Residential
GAV/ In-Place Market GAV
Commercial/
Other
Market Units Assets (€m) GAV sqm (€) Rent Multiple Rent Multiple Assets (€m) Total GAV
High-
Growth
Markets
31,506 2,205 45% 1,060 16.1x 13.9x 181 2,386
Stable Markets
with Attractive
Yields
34,631 1,545 32% 698 12.9x 11.9x 83 1,628
Higher-Yielding
Markets
26,697 1,030 21% 625 11.9x 11.2x 42 1,072
Subtotal NRW 92,834 4,780 98% 804 13.9x 12.6x 306 5,086
Portfolio outside
NRW
1,477 85 2% 872 14.3x 13.5x 12 97
Total Portfolio 94,311 4,865 100% 806 13.9x 12.6x 318 5,183
Other Assets 38
Total (Incl. Landbank and DevCo) 5,222

LEG Share Information

Source: LEG

Financial Calendar

Date Report
27.03.2014 Annual Report 2013
15.05.2014 Quarterly Report Q1 as of 31st
March 2014
25.06.2014 Annual General Meeting
12.08.2014 Quarterly Report Q2 as of 30th
June 2014
14.11.2014 Quarterly Report Q3 as of 30th
September 2014

Contact

LEG Immobilien AG – Investor Relations

Burkhard Sawazki Head of Investor Relations Tel: +49 211 4568 204 [email protected]

Frank Hilbertz Manager Investor Relations Tel: +49 211 4568 284 [email protected]

Hans-Boeckler-Str. 38 40476 Dusseldorf Germany

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