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Vastned Belgium NV

Earnings Release Oct 28, 2011

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Interim statement on the third quarter of 2011

of the board of directors for the period 01.07.2011 to 30.09.2011

Interim statement

on the third quarter of 2011 of the board of directors for the period 01.07.2011 to 30.09.2011

Antwerp, 28 October 2011

Operating distributable result for the first nine months of 2011 increases by 1 % (4 % in Q3 2011)

Increase in fair value of the real estate portfolio by 5,5 %1 for the first nine months of 2011 (1,4 %2 in Q3 2011)

Expected gross dividend in 2011 between € 2,45 and € 2,50 per share (gross dividend yield 5,6 % to 5,7 % based on the share price on 30 September 2011)

1. Operating activities of the third quarter of 2011

In the third quarter of 2011, the property investment fund Intervest Retail has known a positive evolution in its operating results as well as in the valuation of its real estate portfolio.

The operating distributable result increases in the third quarter of 2011 by 4 %, resulting in € 0,64 per share compared to € 0,62 in the third quarter of 2010. For the first nine months of the financial year 2011 the property investment fund realizes an operating distributable result of € 1,89 per share or an increase by 2 eurocent compared to € 1,87 for the first nine months of the financial year 2010. This increase comes mainly from the improved net rental result.

In the third quarter of 2011, the fair value of the real estate portfolio of Intervest Retail increases by € 4,8 million or 1,4 %. For the first nine months of the financial year 2011 this increase in fair value (based on an unchanged composition of the real estate portfolio) amounts to € 18,2 million. This increase represents 5,5 % for the total retail portfolio. The fair value of the retail warehouses increases globally by 4,8 %. The increase in value of the inner-city shops amounts globally to 6,2 %.

On 30 September 2011 the fair value of the real estate portfolio amounts to € 346 million (€ 329 million on 31 December 2010).

REA
L ESTATE
PATR
IMON
Y
30.09.2011 31.12.2010 30.09.2010
Fair value of investment properties (€ 000) 346.079 329.142 328.690
Investment value of investment properties (€ 000) 354.731 337.371 336.908
Total leasable space (m²) 158.992 159.581 159.467
Occupancy rate (%) 97,5 % 98,8 % 98,7 %

The occupancy rate3 of the portfolio is 97,5 % on 30 September 2011. The decrease compared to 31 December 2010 results a.o. from a vacant property in Turnhout.

1 Based on an unchanged composition of the real estate portfolio.

2 Based on the value of the real estate portfolio on 30 June 2011.

3 The occupancy rate is calculated as the ratio of the rental income to the same rental income plus the estimated rental value of the vacant locations for rent.

2. financial result

2.1. The third quarter of 2011

RESU
LTATS
in thousands €
01.07 - 30.09
2011
01.07 - 30.09
2010
Net
rent
al RESULT
5.388 5.251
Property management costs and income 14 0
Property charges -531 -590
General costs and other operating income and costs -229 -240
Oper
ating
propert
y resu
lt before
resu
lt on
portfo
lio
4.642 4.421
Result on sales of investment properties 4 60
Changes in fair value of investment properties 4.265 1.072
Oper
ating
resu
lt
8.911 5.553
Financial result (excl. change in fair value - IAS 39) -1.347 -1.253
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39)
-302 611
Taxes -9 -28
Net
resu
lt
7.253 4.883
Operating distributable result 3.260 3.142
Result on portfolio 4.269 1.132
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39) and other non-distributable elements
-276 609

Analysis of the results4

In the third quarter of 2011, the net rental income of Intervest Retail amounts to € 5,4 million (€ 5,3 million). This increase results from indexations and rental renewals in the existing real estate portfolio and from the recovery of a receivable from a doubtful debtor.

The property charges of the property investment fund slightly decrease in the third quarter of 2011 to - € 0,5 million (- € 0,6 million). This decrease comes mainly from lower commercial costs.

In the third quarter of 2011, the positive changes in fair value of the investments properties amount to € 4,3 million (€ 1,1 million) or approximately 1,4 % (on the value of the real estate portfolio on 30 June 2011). This positive effect is due to the increase in rental value and the lowering of yields as a result of the positive developments on the Belgian commercial real estate investment market during the first nine months of 2011.

The financial result (excl. changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39)) of the third quarter of 2011 amounts to - € 1,3 million (- € 1,3 million). In the third quarter of 2011, the average interest rate of the property investment fund is approximately 4,4 % including bank margins (4,0 %).

On 30 September 2011, 54 % of the credit lines are long-term financings with an average remaining duration of 3,4 years. 46 % of the credit lines are short-term financings whereby 13 % consists of financings with an unlimited duration progressing each time for 364 days (€ 17,4 million) and 33 % consists of two bilateral credit facilities which must be extended or repaid within the year (€ 45 million). A proposal regarding the refinancing of a credit facility of € 25 million at market rates has already been received from the same financial institution as the original banker.

On 30 September 2011, 58 % of the credit lines has a fixed interest rate or is fixed by interest rate swaps. The interest rates on the credit facilities of the property investment fund are fixed for a remaining duration of 3,3 years.

The debt ratio of the property investment fund decreases by 2 % compared to 31 December 2010 and amounts to 35 % on 30 September 2011 (calculated in accordance with the Royal Decree of 7 December 2010) as a result of the increase in fair value of the real estate portfolio.

In the third quarter of 2011, the changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39) comprise the decrease of the market value of the interest rate swaps which in accordance with IAS 39 cannot be classified as cash flow hedge instrument, for an amount of - € 0,3 million (€ 0,6 million).

In the third quarter of 2011, the net result of Intervest Retail amounts to € 7,3 million (€ 4,9 million) and can be divided in:

  • ▶ the operating distributable result of € 3,3 million (€ 3,1 million). This represents for the third quarter of 2011 an operating distributable result per share of € 0,64 (€ 0,62) or an increase by approximately 4 % per share compared to the third quarter of 2010, which results mainly from the improved net rental result
  • ▶ the result on portfolio of € 4,3 million (€ 1,1 million) due to the increase in rental value and through the lowering of yields as a result of favourable developments on the Belgian investment market for commercial real estate
  • ▶ the changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39) and other non-distributable elements for an amount of - € 0,3 million (€ 0,6 million).

2.2. Cumulative figures for the first nine months of 2011

RESU
LTS in thousands €
30.09.2011 30.09.2010
Operating distributable result 9.583 9.508
Result on portfolio 17.772 4.681
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39) and other non-distributable elements
530 -483
NET RESULT 27.885 13.706
Result per share
Number of shares entitled to dividend 5.078.525 5.078.525
Net result (€) 5,49 2,70
Operating distributable result (€) 1,89 1,87

For the first nine months of 2011, the operating distributable result of Intervest Retail increases to € 9,6 million (€ 9,5 million). This increase by 1 % gives an operating distributable result per share of € 1,89 for the first nine months of 2011 compared to € 1,87 for the same period of prior year.

The result on portfolio for the first nine months of 2011 shows a considerable higher positive change in fair value than during the same period of prior year due to the increase in rental value and through the lowering of yields.

KEY FIGURES
PER
SHARE
30.09.2011 31.12.2010 30.09.2010
Number of shares entitled to dividend 5.078.525 5.078.525 5.078.525
Net asset value (fair value) (€) 43,39 40,41 39,52
Net asset value (investment value) (€) 45,01 42,00 41,11
Share price on closing date (€) 43,60 43,00 40,50
Premium to net asset value (fair value) (%) 1 % 6 % 2 %

On 30 September 2011, the net asset value (fair value) of the share is € 43,39 (€ 40,41 on 31 December 2010). As the share price of Intervest Retail on 30 September 2011 is € 43,60, the share is quoted on 30 September 2011 with a premium of 1 % compared to the net asset value (fair value).

3. Forecast for 2011

On 30 June 2011, Intervest Retail acquired the commercial complex Jardin d'Harscamp, with a total built-on surface area of 2.596 m², located Place de l'Ange 4 on the prime commercial location of Namur. The transaction was concluded under the subsequent condition of suspension of obtaining a fiscal ruling by which the transfer, by means of the establishment of a long lease right followed by the transfer of the bare ownership, is not susceptible to requalification. Intervest Retail obtained this fiscal ruling on 11 October 2011. On 13 October 2011 the long lease right has been signed. Meanwhile initiatives are taken to optimize the rental income of the building.

Based on the results of the third quarter of 2011 and in absence of the expected increase of the financing costs, Intervest Retail expects that the gross dividend per share for the financial year 2011 will only slightly decrease compared to the gross dividend of 2010 which amounted to € 2,50.

Except for unexpected evolutions, such as important bankruptcies of tenants or unforeseen rental increases, Intervest Retail expects to be able to propose its shareholders for the financial year 2011 a gross dividend between € 2,45 and € 2,50 per share. Based on the closing share price on 30 September 2011 (€ 43,60) this represents a gross dividend yield between 5,6 % and 5,7 %.

Note to the editors: for more information, please contact: INTERVEST RETAIL SA, public property investment fund under Belgian law, Jean-Paul Sols - CEO or Inge Tas - CFO, T + 32 3 287 67 87, www.intervestretail.be

ANNEXES

Consolidated income statement (9 months)

in thousands € 30.09.2011 30.09.2010
Rental income 15.923 15.835
Rental-related expenses -34 -21
NET RENTAL RESULT 15.889 15.814
Property management costs and income 13 -12
PROPERTY RESULT 15.902 15.802
Technical costs -524 -552
Commercial costs -126 -187
Charges and taxes on unlet properties 14 -76
Property management costs -914 -835
Other property charges -38 -3
PROPERT
Y CHAR
GES
-1.588 -1.653
OPERATING PROPERTY RESULT 14.314 14.149
General costs -793 -773
Other operating income and costs 30 19
OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO 13.551 13.395
Result on sales of investment properties 415 154
Changes in fair value of investment properties 17.356 4.527
OPERATING RESULT 31.322 18.076
Financial income 10 4
Interest charges -3.895 -3.764
Other financial charges -13 -11
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39) 485 -496
FINAN
CIAL RESU
LT
-3.413 -4.267
RESULT BEFORE TAXES 27.909 13.809
TAXES -24 -103
NET RESULT 27.885 13.706

Consolidated income statement (9 months) (continuation)

in thousands € 30.09.2011 30.09.2010
NET RESULT 27.885 13.706
Note:
Operating distributable result 9.583 9.508
Result on portfolio 17.772 4.681
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39) and other
non-distributable elements
530 -483
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 27.885 13.706
Minority interests 0 0

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (9 months)

in thousands € 30.09.2011 30.09.2010
NET RESULT 27.885 13.706
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (effective hedges - IAS 39) -54 -219
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 27.831 13.487
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 27.831 13.487
Minority interests 0 0

Consolidated balance sheet

ASSETS
in thousands €
30.09.2011 31.12.2010
Non-current assets 346.241 329.341
Intangible assets 15 16
Investment properties 346.079 329.142
Other tangible assets 129 165
Trade receivables and other non-current assets 18 18
Current assets 3.867 3.915
Assets held for sale 301 287
Trade receivables 376 376
Tax receivables and other current assets 1.178 2.249
Cash and cash equivalents 1.172 766
Deferred charges and accrued income 840 237
TOTAL
ASSETS
350.108 333.256

Consolidated balance sheet (continuation)

SHAREHO
LDERS
' EQU
ITY AND
LIABILITIES
in thousands €
30.09.2011 31.12.2010
Shareholders' equity 220.340 205.206
Shareholders' equity attributable to the shareholders of the parent company 220.340 205.206
Share capital 97.213 97.213
Share premium 4.183 4.183
Reserves 104.301 99.119
Net result of the financial year 27.885 17.632
Impact on fair value of estimated transaction rights and costs resulting from the hypothetical
disposal of investment properties
-8.229 -8.108
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities -5.013 -4.833
Minority interests 0 0
Liabilities 129.768 128.050
Non-current liabilities 79.746 75.544
Provisions 0 195
Non-current financial debts 79.540 75.193
Credit institutions 79.529 75.179
Financial lease 11 14
Other non-current liabilities 46 48
Deferred taxes - liabilities 160 108
Current liabilities 50.022 52.506
Provisions 0 56
Current financial debts 45.431 46.548
Credit institutions 45.427 46.545
Financial lease 4 3
Trade debts and other current debts 2.930 4.079
Other current liabilities 457 632
Accrued charges and deferred income 1.204 1.191
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 350.108 333.256

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