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NSI N.V.

Quarterly Report Oct 30, 2009

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PRESS RELEASE

KEY FIGURES

30-09-2009 30-09-2008 2008
Results (x €1,000)
Gross rental income 78,059 75,108 101,692
Net rental income 67,733 67,392 88,257
Direct investment result 38,892 37,430 50,037
Indirect investment result
Total investment result/
- 52,471 - 26,514 - 71,377
Result after tax - 13,579 10,916 - 21,340
Occupancy rate (in %) 91.3 93.4 92.4
Data per average outstanding
ordinary share (x €1)
Direct investment result 1.04 1.05 1.40
Indirect investment result -
1.40
- 0.74 -
2.00
Total investment result -
0.36
0.31 -
0.60
Data per share (x €1)
Interim dividend
Net asset value
1.02 1.05 1.40
(before profi t sharing) 14.46 17.53 16.27

NIEUWE STEEN INVESTMENTS: STABLE RENTAL INCOME AND OCCUPANCY RATE, HIGHER DIRECT RESULT

Nieuwe Steen 27 Postbus 4145 1620 HC Hoorn Tel: 0229 29 50 50 Fax: 0229 23 13 72 E-mail: [email protected]

Rabobank Hoorn nr. 16.14.17.272 K.v.k. te Hoorn nr. 36.040.044

Highlights

  • direct result for Q3 up 3.3% compared to Q2
  • direct result over three quarters in 2009 up 3.9% compared to three quarters in 2008
  • like-for-like growth of 0.5% compared to 1 January 2009
  • occupancy rate in Q3 unchanged (91.3%)
  • revaluations at same level as Q2
  • interim dividend for Q3: €0.34

Hoorn - The third quarter of 2009 featured continuing strong operational results by Nieuwe Steen Investments (NSI). The increase of the direct result in Q3 compared to Q2 was the result of lower service costs not recharged (14.4%), lower exploitation costs (14.3%) and lower interest expenses (2.0%), while net rental income almost remained at the same level (-0.8%). During Q3 NSI sold more properties than it purchased. As a consequence, interest expenses declined because the proceeds of sales were used to redeem loans.

Due to revaluations, the value of the real estate portfolio fell over the fi rst three quarters of 2009 by €39m. The decline in Q2 was €4.8m, and in Q3 €4.7m. The change from drastic revaluations to much more moderate revaluations seen in Q2 appears therefore to be continuing.

Johan Buijs, CEO of NSI, in response to the fi gures:

"In recent months, NSI has concentrated on strengthening its balance sheet by means of sales and issuance of new shares. This has led to an improvement in the LTV from 57.2% at the beginning of the year to 55% at the end of Q3. As a result, NSI is in a stronger position. At the same time we have been able to improve our operational result, thus demonstrating that we can maintain our result and dividend even in diffi cult economic conditions".

Financial results

Direct result

The direct investment result of €38.9m in the fi rst three quarters of 2009 was 3.9% higher than in the same period in 2008 (€37.4m). The direct investment result of €13.4m was higher than in Q2 2009 (€13m).

Net rental income rose in the fi rst three quarters of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 by €0.3m to €67.7m. The increase was due to organic rental growth and the balance of disposals and purchases. Compared to Q2 2009, net rental income in Q3 declined by €0.2m to €22.7m, because NSI sold more properties than it purchased in Q3 2009.

Compared to the same period in 2008, exploitation costs rose by €1.9m in the fi rst three quarters of 2009. This was due to higher maintenance costs (€0.6m) and the change in allocation of the property management. Since the end of 2008, the costs of property management have been set at 3% of the rental income and allocated to the exploitation costs. Service costs not recharged increased due to the rise in vacancy, especially in the offi ces portfolio.

Rental income in the Netherlands and Switzerland

(x € 1,000) to end of Q3 2009 to end of Q3 2008
The Netherlands Gross rental income 72,979 72,987
Net rental income 63,766 65,683
Switzerland Gross rental income 5,080 2,121
Net rental income 3,967 1,709

Indirect result

The indirect result in Q3 2009 amounted to - €9.1m. The indirect result consists of revaluation of real estate (- €4.7m), revaluation of derivatives (- €3.9m), the results of sales (- €0.2m) and allocated management costs (€0.3m). The decline in the value of the derivatives as a result of the low level of interest rates is a loss on paper only. When the derivative contracts expire in due course, the indirect investment result as a result of the negative revaluation will automatically revert to zero.

Revaluation results of real estate in the Netherlands

(x € 1,000) Q3 2009 Q2 2009 Q1 2009 Q4 2008 Q3 2008 Q2 2008 Q1 2008
Offi ces - 4,091 - 4,300 - 23,389 -10,245 - 17.874 - 5,025 - 11,728
Retail -
230
-
446
- 3,099 - 2,717 42 5,117 5,329
Industrial -
347
-
322
- 2,830 - 1,330 - 2,473 -
268
-
296
Residential 3 262 -
94
-
649
107 150 144
Total -4,665 -4,806 -29,412 -14,941 -20,198 -
26
- 6,551

Revaluation results of real estate in Switzerland

(x € 1,000) Q3 2009 Q2 2009 Q1 2009 Q4 2008 Q3 2008 Q2 2008 Q1 2008
Offi ces - 52 20 516 -
263
514 35
Retail -
2
-
51
-
132
- 1,498 -
52
89 -
339
Industrial - - - - - - -
Residential - - - - - - -
Total -
2
1 -
112
-
982
-
315
603 -
304

Yields on 30 September 2009

Gross yield
in %*
Net yield
in % **
Gross yield
in %*
Net yield
in % **
Offi ces 9.3 7.9 The Netherlands 8.6 7.5
Retail 7.4 6.5
Industrial 9.6 8.7 Switzerland 7.1 5.6
Residential 5.7 5.5
Total 8.5 7.3 Total 8.5 7.3

* gross yield is the theoretical annual rental income expressed in a percentage of the market value of the real estate portfolio.

Balance-sheet ratios and fi nance

Because of disposals and revaluations the balance sheet total declined from €1,429m as of end 2008 to €1,352m as of 30 September 2009 (€1,361m as of 30 June 2009). As a result of sales and the proceeds of the share issue, debts to credit institutions stand at €731.1m. The loan-to-value ratio decreased to 55.0% as of 30 September 2009, compared to 57.2% at end 2008 and 54.7% on 30 June 2009. The decrease of the loan-to-value is the net effect of the downward property revaluations as mentioned above, the redemption of loans due to property sales and the proceeds of the share issue.

Equity

Equity declined in Q3 2009 by €8.9m to €569.2m. This is the net result of the addition of the total investment result for Q3 2009 of €4.1m and the distribution of the interim dividend for Q2 2009 of €13m.

The net asset value as of 30 September 2009 (including deferred taxation and the market value of the derivatives) came to €14.46 per share, compared to €16.27 as of 31 December 2008 and €14.69 as of 30 June 2009.

Financial ratios

The funding available to the company under the facilities committed as of 30 September 2009 was €61.1m (end 2008: €88.9m, 30 June 2009: €63.1m). As of 30 September 2009, the interest coverage ratio was 2.6 and the fi xed-interest part of the mortgage loans had moved from 93.8% (end 2008) to 93.9% as of 30 September 2009. The average remaining maturity of the loans decreased from 2.7 years at end 2008 to 2.1 years. The average interest rate (including margin) of the loans and derivatives was unchanged from end 2008 at 4.7%.

Refi nancing

NSI has a very low refi nancing requirement during 2009 and 2010. A sum of €7.3m matures in 2009, with €154.7m maturing in 2010. The loans maturing are already covered by other facilities not yet taken up.

Financial Director

On 26 September 2009 NSI announced a shareholders' meeting to be held on 15 October 2009, at which an important agenda item was the appointment of a new fi nancial director (CFO). The nomination of Mr D.S.M. van Dongen was approved by the meeting with a large majority.

Interim dividend Q3 2009

An interim dividend of €0.34 per share over Q3 2009 will be paid in cash charged to profi ts. Interim dividends amounting to €0.68 have already been distributed for the fi rst half of 2009. NSI shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 13 November 2009 and the dividend for Q3 2009 will be made payable on 20 November 2009.

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PORTFOLIO

During the fi rst three quarters of 2009, sales of real estate investments in the Netherlands were realised for a total of €49.6m. Sales in Q3 2009 consisted of two industrial buildings in Almere and Leiden, three offi ces in Breda, Maastricht and Den Bosch (with 6 apartments located on upper fl oors), a retail strip with offi ces above in Lelystad and a retail outlet in Uden, with a total value of €16.9m. Two other sales took place after 30 September 2009 with a total value of €8.3m. These concern offi ce premises in Bladel and in Meppel. The total sales proceeds realised in 2009 therefore amount to €57.9m.

On 16 July 2009 NSI took delivery of an industrial building in Gouda, purchased in January 2008. The purchase price for this fully let property of 4,873 m² was €7.3m.

As of 30 September 2009, the portfolio consisted of residential properties and 150 commercial properties, distributed across:

Sector spread

x € 1,000

Geographical spread

x € 1,000

The Netherlands 1,225,972
Switzerland 104,331
Total real estate investments 1,330,303

Occupancy rate in the portfolio

Vacancy in the whole portfolio as of 30 September 2009 stood at 8.7% (end 2008: 7.6%, 30 June 2009: 8.7%). Per sector, the vacancy level was: 13.1% in offi ces, 6% in industrial and 2.9% in retail. Per 30 June, the vacancy per sector was: 12.8% in offi ces, 6.5% in industrial and 3.1% in retail.

The theoretical rental income from the real estate portfolio as of 30 September 2009 amounted to €112.5m per year, while the contractual rental income amounted to €102.8m.

The theoretical rental income per sector in the Netherlands and Switzerland as of 30 September 2009 was as follows:

(x € 1,000) The Netherlands Switzerland Total Like-for-like growth*
Offi ces 59,838 2,746 62,584 0.8%
Retail 38,850 4,051 42,901 0.1%
Industrial 5,754 - 5,754 0.7%
Residential 664 629 1,293 0.9%
Totaal 105,106 7,426 112,532 0.5%

* like-for-like growth is 1 October 2009 compared to 1 January 2009. Like-for-like growth is the increase in net rental income based on a comparison of the net rental income from properties in exploitation on both 1 January 2009 and 1 October 2009.

OUTLOOK 2009

In the absence of any extraordinary economic developments during 2009, NSI expects its direct investment result to be between €1.32 and €1.35 per outstanding share. Based on the expiration calendar the occupancy rate will remain well above 90%.

In view of the volatility of interest rates, no concrete forecast regarding the development of the value of the derivative instruments can be made. No forecast can therefore be given with regard to the company's indirect result.

Regarding operational activities, the emphasis will be on (re)letting. NSI will also focus on the potential for (re)development within the existing portfolio, continue to optimise the company's organisation and in doing so, the company will make a clear distinction between offi ces and retail. The build-up of the Swiss management organisation will be completed in November 2009. Since 1 August, a portfoliomanager is active in Switzerland, a part time administrator is active since 10 October and a technical project leader will start on 1 November.

The disposal programme of smaller properties (less than €5m) will continue.

Hoorn, 27 October 2009

The Management Board

For more information:

Nieuwe Steen Investments NV ir. J. Buijs, CEO Tel.: 0229-295050 e-mal: [email protected] internet: www.nsi.nl

TOTAL RESULT

(X € 1,000)

Note to end of Q3
2009
to end of Q3
2008
Q3
2009
Q3
2008
Gross rental income 78,059 75,108 25,619 26,012
Service costs not recharged -
1,721
-
1,043
-
505
-
377
Exploitation costs 4 -
8,605
-
6,673
- 2,407 -
2,132
Net rental income 2 67,733 67,392 22,707 23,503
Revaluation of investments - 38,996 - 26,791 - 4,667 - 20,513
Realised result on sales of investments 5 95 23 -
184
-
Total net proceeds from investments 28,832 40,624 17,856 2,990
Interest 6 - 26,128 - 25,386 - 8,534 -
9,300
Movements in market value of derivatives 6 - 11,924 706 - 3,907 -
6,896
Financing result - 38,052 - 24,680 -12,441 - 16,196
- 9,220 15,944 5,415 - 13,206
General costs 7 -
3,705
-
4,723
- 1,114 -
1,736
Result before tax - 12,925 11,221 4,301 - 14,942
Corporate income tax 13 654 305 228 137
Result after tax - 13,579 10,916 4,073 - 15,079
Exchange-rate differences on
foreign participations
132 117 22 117
Total result - 13,447 11,033 4,095 - 14,962
Data per share (x € 1)
Diluted and non-diluted
result after tax
- 0.36 0.31 0.10 - 0.42

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CONSOLIDATED DIRECT AND INDIRECT INVESTMENT RESULT

(X € 1,000)

Note to end of Q3
2009
to end of Q3
2008
Q3
2009
Q3
2008
Gross rental income 78,059 75,108 25,619 26,012
Service costs not recharged -
1,721
- 1,043 -
505
-
377
Exploitation costs 4 -
8,605
- 6,673 - 2,407 - 2,132
Net rental income 2 67,733 67,392 22,707 23,503
Interest 6 - 26,031 - 25,471 - 8,510 - 9,326
General costs 7 -
2,646
- 4,298 -
761
- 1,595
Direct investment result before tax 39,056 37,623 13,436 12,582
Corporate income tax 164 193 54 84
Direct investment result 38,892 37,430 13,382 12,498
Revaluation of investments - 38,996 - 26,791 - 4,667 - 20,513
Net result on sales of investments 5 95 23 -
184
-
Movements in market value of derivatives 6 - 11,924 791 - 3,907 - 6,870
Exchange-rate differences
Allocated management costs
-
97
-
1,059
-
-
425
-
24
-
353
-
-
141
Indirect investment result before tax - 51,981 - 26,402 - 9,135 - 27,524
Movement in deferred tax liabilities 13 490 112 174 53
Indirect investment result - 52,471 - 26,514 - 9,309 - 27,577
Total investment result - 13,579 10,916 4,073 - 15,079
Data per average outstanding share (x €1)
Direct investment result 1.04 1.05 0.34 0.35
Indirect investment result - 1.40 - 0.74 - 0.24 - 0.77
Total investment result - 0.36 0.31 0.10 - 0.42

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

BEFORE PROPOSED PROFIT APPROPRIATION FOR Q3 2009

(X € 1,000)

Note 30-09-2009 31-12-2008 30-09-2008
Assets
Real estate investments 8 1,330,303 1,411,519 1,404,528
Total investments 1,330,303 1,411,519 1,404,528
Intangible fi xed assets 8,205 8,205 8,205
Tangible fi xed assets 4,004 4,124 4,137
Derivatives 12 7 - 11,267
Prepayments and accrued income in relation to
rental incentives
2,338 1,820 1,775
Total fi xed assets 1,344,857 1,425,668 1,429,912
Debtors and other accounts receivable 9 7,054 3,625 8,519
Cash - 1 -
Total current assets 7,054 3,626 8,519
Total assets 1,351,911 1,429,294 1,438,431
Shareholders' equity
Issued share capital 10 18,104 16,458 16,458
Share premium reserve
Other reserves
397,795
192,237
360,090
227,127
360,090
264,695
Unallocated result for the fi nancial year - 38,957 - 21,494 - 14,012
Total shareholders' equity 10 569,179 582,181 627,231
Liabilities
Mortgage loans 11 712,931 747,234 724,660
Derivatives 12 28,221 16,290 129
Deferred tax liabilities 13 782 297 112
Total long-term liabilities 741,934 763,821 724,901
Redemption requirement of long-term debt 11 539 73 -
Debts to credit institutions 17,620 59,499 58,906
Other accounts payable and deferred income 14 22,639 23,720 27,393
Total current liabilities 40,798 83,292 86,299
Total liabilities 782,732 847,113 811,200
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 1,351,911 1,429,294 1,438,431

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(X € 1,000)

Note to end of Q3 2009 to end of Q3 2008
Result after tax - 13,579 10,916
Adjusted for:
Revaluation of investments 38,996 26,791
Realised result on sales of investments 5 -
95
-
23
Net fi nancing expenses 37,955 24,680
Deferred tax liabilities 13 485 112
Cash fl ow from operating activities 63,762 62,476
Movements in debtors and other receivables 9 -
3,429
-
1,609
Movements in account payables*) 14 -
1,081
5,657
Interest paid 6 - 26,031 -
25,386
Cash fl ow from operations 33,221 41,138
Purchases of real estate and
investments in existing properties 8 -
8,747
- 228,838
Sales of real estate investments 8 49,459 11,611
Movements in prepayments and
accrued income relating to rental incentives -
518
-
665
Movements in tangible fi xed assets 120 371
Cash fl ow from investment activities 40,314 - 217,521
Dividend paid - 38,033 -
37,210
Share issue 10 38,478 -
Drawdown of loans 11 30,000 194,466
Redemption of loans 11 - 62,193 -
1,727
Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities - 31,748 155,529
Net cash fl ow 41,787 -
20,854
Exchange-rate differences 91 -
Accounts payable to
banks as of 1 January - 59,498 -
38,052
Cash and accounts payable to
banks as of year end - 17,620 -
58,906

*) excluding debts to banks and cash loans

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(X € 1,000)

The movements in the shareholders' equity during the fi rst three quarters of 2009 was as follows:

issued
share
capital
share
premium
reserve
other
reserves
unallocated
result for
fi nancial
year
total
Situation as of 31 December 2008 16,458 360,090 226,973 - 21,340 582,181
Final cash dividend 2008 - - - 12,523 - - 12,523
2008 profi t appropriation - - - 21,340 21,340 -
Total result fi rst three quarters 2009 - - - - 13,447 - 13,447
Distributed 2009 cash interim dividend - - - - 25,510 - 25,510
Share issue 1,646 37,705 -
873
- 38,478
Situation as of 30 September 2009 18,104 397,795 192,237 - 38,957 569,179

The movements in the shareholders' equity during the fi rst three quarters of 2008 was as follows:

unallocated
issued
share
share
premium
other result for
fi nancial
capital reserve reserves yea total
Situation as of 31 December 2007 16,458 360,090 227,556 49,304 653,408
Final cash dividend 2007 - - - 12,165 - - 12,165
2007 profi t appropriation - - 49,304 - 49,304 -
Total result fi rst three quarters 2008 - - - 11,033 11,033
Distributed 2008 cash interim dividend - - - - 25,045 - 25,045
Situation as of 30 September 2008 16,458 360,090 264,695 - 14,012 627,231

Financial calendar

Interim dividend payments

Setting interim dividend for Q3 2009 12 November 2009 Ex-dividend date 13 November 2009 Payment of interim dividend for Q3 2009 20 November 2009

Future-oriented information disclaimer

This press release contains future-oriented information related to the fi nancial position, objectives and market circumstances in which the company operates. Because they concern known and unknown events and situations that might or might not occur in the future, making future-oriented statements and forecasts obviously entails risks and uncertainties. The future-oriented statements and forecasts in this press release are based in the current insights and assumptions of the management board. Actual results and developments can deviate from expectations due to the effects of a number of factors including the general economic situation, results of fi nancial markets, changes in interest rates, amendments to legislation and regulations, and changes in the policy of government bodies and/or regulatory authorities.

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