Earnings Release • Nov 26, 2015
Earnings Release
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RomReal :Third Quarter (Q3) Financial Results and Investor Presentation
RomReal hereby presents the main highlights of the third quarter 2015:
Net Asset Value (NAV)
* Net Asset value was EUR 0.46 (NOK 4.50) per share at the end of Q3 2015, a
1.2% decrease compared to the end of Q2 2015.
Operational highlights
* The Company completed the sale of two more plots in Tatar Peninsula and the
pre-sale of an additional one (for which an advance has been received), with
the final sale agreement expected to be concluded in Q2 2016.
* All concluded or pending asset sales are done on or above the carrying IFRS
value.
Financial Results
* Net Profit was EUR 283,000 in 3Q 2015 compared to EUR 31,000 in 3Q 2014. The
gain is mainly explained by currency effects, with RON strengthening by
1.5% against the EUR during the quarter. Operating cash flow for the quarter
was minus EUR 115,000 compared to minus EUR 112,000 in the same period last
year. Due to further asset sales from Tatar Peninsula, net cash flow before
financing was almost in balance during the quarter.
* After the close of the quarter, the Company has agreed with the bank to
extend its loan by one year, and it expects to close the process during
November/December.
Tribute to Mr. Kay Thorkildsen
* Previous CEO Mr. Thorkildsen passed away on October 25 and the funeral took
place in his home town Kristiansand, Norway on November 6(th), 2015. Mr.
Thorkildsen has been the CEO for most of the Company's history, and his
effort, loyalty and contribution was significant. In a release October
20(th), 2015, Mr. Adrian Cristea was appointed Interim CEO. Mr. Cristea has
been RomReal's legal advisor since its formation in 2005.
Macro and real estate market highlights
* The overall Romanian economy continues to show strong growth with 3.6 per
cent during 3Q 2015 compared to last year. Economists expect further high
growth in 2016 with 3.7%.
* The real estate market recovers with strong transaction volume, increased
construction spending and higher prices. Construction work increased 10.5%
over the first three quarters and building permits for residential dwellings
increased 8.3% during the third quarter, the highest quarterly increase
since 2009.Commercial transaction volumes follow the strong trend from 2014
with an active market. The transaction volume is expected to close around
EUR 800 million, a decrease from last year EUR 950 million (numbers by
Colliers Int.), but the 2015 volume still represents a healthy transaction
level.
* Apartment prices continue to rise. In Bucharest, prices raised 3% in
September compared to last year, while in Constanta the increase was 7.2%
during the same period.
RomReal invites investors and press to attend the third quarter 2015 results
presentation on Friday 27 November 2015 at 09:00 CET.
Participants are invited to dial:
Participant Joining Details
UK Freefone: 0800 389 7473
UK Direct: 01296 480 180
International direct: +44 1296 480 180
Global Access Numbers: http://www.btconferencing.com/globalaccess/?bid=54_auto
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Global Access Numbers are in-country toll free or local dial-in numbers for
this conference. Give this URL to anyone -- both speakers and participants --
joining the conference so they can find the appropriate in-country dial-in
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travelling.
Passcode: 748 059#
For further enquiries please contact:
Harris Palaondas
Investor Relations
+40 731123 037
www.romreal.com
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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