Annual Report (ESEF) • Apr 19, 2022
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The focus will be on people, planet & process. „ Alternative Performance Measures and the term “EPRA earnings” Alternative performance measures (APMs) are measures used by Xior Student Housing NV to measure and monitor its operational performance. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued guidelines that apply from 3 July 2016 for the use and explanation of alternative performance measures. The concepts Xior considers APMs are included in Chapter 10.8 of this Annual Report. The APMs are marked with andareaccompaniedbyadenition,anobjectiveand reconciliation as required under the ESMA guidelines. The EPRA ( European Public Real Estate Association ) is an organisation which promotes, helps to develop and represents the Europeanpubliclylistedrealestatesectorinordertoboostcondenceinthesectorandincreaseinvestmentinpubliclylisted real estate in Europe. For more information about EPRA, visit www.epra.com. Lettable units Housing for Nationalities Students Other Employees Occupancy Rate Fair value of the real estate portfolio 13,984 +136 98% 96% 4% 172 1,967,056,000 XIOR IN A NUTSHELL RENTED Total area of the real estate portfolio Nature of the real estate portfolio Best in class’ organisation and employees Happystudentsinefcientbuildings People, Planet, Process Geographical diversication 4 countries 33 cities 49% 51% Fair value spread / country Total rent spread / country BEBE -> 31% ES ES -> 15% NL NL -> 48% PT PT -> 6% BE BE -> 29% ES ES -> 18% NL NL -> 49% PT PT -> 4% 694.363 m 2 I XIOR IN A NUTSHELL XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 RISK MANAGEMENT .....................................................................................................................................................................13 1.1 Market Risks ...........................................................................................................................................................................15 1.1.1 Risks associated with supply and demand in the student housing market ................................................................................ 15 1.2 Property-related related risks ............................................................................................................................................... 16 1.2.1 Risks associated with the evolution of the property portfolio’s Fair Value .................................................................................. 16 1.2.2 Construction, development and conversion risks ............................................................................................................................ 16 1.2.3 Risks associated with (the rejection or delay of) permits and other authorisations and the requirements to be met by the property ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18 1.2.4 Risks associated with the execution of maintenance work and repairs ...................................................................................... 19 1.2.5 Risks associated with the short-stay operations (the ROXI concept) ...........................................................................................19 1.3 Operational risks ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 1.3.1 Risks associated with the inability to conclude leases and have leases executed (in particular risks associated with the impact of changes to the Dutch Housing Valuation System), vacancy and loss of rent ............................................ 20 1.3.2 Risks associated with mergers, demergers or takeovers ................................................................................................................21 1.3.3 Risks associated with distrurbances caused by student tenants and resulting reputational damage .................................. 21 1.3.4 Risk of defaulting tenants ......................................................................................................................................................................21 1.3.5 Risks associated with (the inability to pay) dividends ......................................................................................................................22 1.3.6 Risks related to operations in Poland ..................................................................................................................................................22 1.4 Financial risks ........................................................................................................................................................................23 1.4.1 Risksassociatedwithnancing–exceedingthedebtratio .......................................................................................................... 23 1.4.2 Risksassociatedwithnancingagreements(includingcompliancewithcovenants)–liquidity .......................................... 23 1.4.3 Risks associated with rising interest rates and fluctuating fair values of hedging intruments ........................................................ 24 1.4.4 Risks linked to inflation and rising energy prices ............................................................................................................................ 24 1.4.5 Risks related to exchange rates ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 1.5 Regulatory and other risks ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 1.5.1 Risks associated with the status of a Public RREC and the applicable taxation ........................................................................ 25 02 MESSAGE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS ......................................................................................................................... 27 03 KEY FIGURES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 ............................................................................................................... 31 04 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY ........................................................................................................... 35 4.1 Activities of the company ..................................................................................................................................................... 36 4.2 Business strategy of the company ....................................................................................................................................... 36 4.2.1 Growth ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 4.2.2 A branded platform ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 4.2.3 Leading positions in Continental Europe ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 4.2.4 Owner-operator .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 4.2.5 Our target group ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 4.2.6 Our product .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 4.3 Investment criteria .................................................................................................................................................................37 T hisUniversalRegistrationDocument(URD)hasbeenledwiththeFSMA,whichisthecompetentauthorityin accordancewithRegulation(EU)2017/1129,withoutpriorapprovalinaccordancewithArticle9ofRegulation (EU) 2017/1129. The Universal Registration Document may be used to offer securities to a regulated market for trading, provided that whereappropriate,theFSMAhasapprovedittogetherwithanyamendmentsandasecuritiesnoteandsummaryas approvedinaccordancewithRegulation(EU)2017/1129. This Annual Financial Report is also available in Dutch. TheAnnualFinancialReportwastranslatedintoEnglishundertheresponsibilityofXiorStudentHousingNV.Only the Dutch version of the Annual Financial Report has evidential value. Both versions are available on the Company website(www.xior.be)orfromtheregisteredofceonrequest.(XiorStudentHousingNV,Mechelsesteenweg34,bus 108,2018Antwerp). 4 I XIOR XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 5 6.1.8 Reliability, expertise and experience .................................................................................................................................................... 74 6.1.9 Functioning and duties of the Board of Directors..............................................................................................................................75 6.1.10 Summary regarding the Board of Directors’ operation in 2021 ...................................................................................................... 76 6.1.11 Managing Director and effective management ................................................................................................................................. 76 6.1.12 Executive management ..........................................................................................................................................................................77 6.1.13 Committees of the Board of Directors.................................................................................................................................................79 6.1.14 Conflicts of interest .................................................................................................................................................................................79 6.1.15 Specicconflictsofinterest ................................................................................................................................................................. 80 6.1.16 Statements ...............................................................................................................................................................................................86 6.1.17 Remuneration report ...............................................................................................................................................................................86 6.2 Information pursuant to Article 34 of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 .................................................................90 6.2.1 Capital structure ......................................................................................................................................................................................90 6.2.2 Decision-making bodies ......................................................................................................................................................................... 90 6.2.3 Authorised capital....................................................................................................................................................................................90 6.2.4 Purchase of shares .................................................................................................................................................................................90 6.2.5 Contractual provisions ............................................................................................................................................................................90 07 THE XIOR SHARE .............................................................................................................................................................. 93 7.1 TheshareonEuronextBrussels ........................................................................................................................................... 94 7.2 Shareholders ......................................................................................................................................................................... 96 7.3 Coupon information .............................................................................................................................................................. 96 7.4 2022nancialcalendar ........................................................................................................................................................ 97 7.5 Dividend policy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 97 7.6 Outlook–protforecast ...................................................................................................................................................... 98 7.6.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98 7.6.2 Hypotheses .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 98 7.6.3 Forecast of the consolidated results and dividend expectations ................................................................................................. 100 7.6.4 StatutoryAuditor’sreportontheprotforecast ............................................................................................................................. 101 08 PROPERTY REPORT .......................................................................................................................................................103 8.1 Property market .................................................................................................................................................................. 104 8.1.1 Student Housing Market in Belgium ..................................................................................................................................................104 8.1.2 Student housing market in the Netherlands ..................................................................................................................................... 105 8.1.3 Student housing market in Spain .......................................................................................................................................................106 8.1.4 Student housing market in Portugal ..................................................................................................................................................110 8.2 Property portfolio ................................................................................................................................................................ 118 8.2.1 Valuation of the property portfolio as at 31 December 2021 ....................................................................................................... 118 8.2.2 Descriptionanddiversicationofthepropertyportfolio .............................................................................................................. 130 8.2.3 Description of the buildings in the property portfolio .................................................................................................................... 138 8.2.4 Valuation of the property portfolio by the Valuation Experts ....................................................................................................... 180 09 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................................................183 4.4 Financial strategy .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 4.5 Operations ..............................................................................................................................................................................38 05 MANAGEMENT REPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 41 5.1 Public RREC status ................................................................................................................................................................42 5.2 Commentsontheconsolidatednancialstatementsforthenancialyearof2021 ........................................................42 5.2.1 Consolidated balance sheet .................................................................................................................................................................. 42 5.2.2 Consolidated income statement ..........................................................................................................................................................43 5.2.3 Result allocation ......................................................................................................................................................................................45 5.2.4 Research and development ................................................................................................................................................................... 45 5.2.5 Branches ...................................................................................................................................................................................................45 5.3 Managementanduseofnancialresources ....................................................................................................................... 46 5.3.1 Financing agreements ............................................................................................................................................................................46 5.3.2 Interest rate risk hedging .......................................................................................................................................................................47 5.3.3 Capitalisation and debt ...........................................................................................................................................................................47 5.4 Transactions and achievements ...........................................................................................................................................48 5.5 Operational update .................................................................................................................................................................53 5.6 Post balance sheet events ....................................................................................................................................................54 5.6.1 Renewal of loans maturing in 2022 .....................................................................................................................................................54 5.6.2 Closing of Collblanc Student Housing ................................................................................................................................................54 5.6.3 Xior continues its international expansion with entry Poland ......................................................................................................... 54 5.6.4 Further expansion in Granada: new development project at prime location ................................................................................54 5.6.5 Update on student housing in Vaals ....................................................................................................................................................54 5.6.6 Acquisition renovation project with the city of Seraing .................................................................................................................... 54 5.7 Prospects for 2022 ................................................................................................................................................................55 5.7.1 Growthprospectsforthenancialyear2022 .................................................................................................................................... 55 5.8 Data according to the EPRA reference system ....................................................................................................................56 5.8.1 EPRA Key Performance Indicators .......................................................................................................................................................56 5.8.2 EPRA net rental income on a constant comparison basis ..............................................................................................................62 5.8.3 EPRA CapEx table ....................................................................................................................................................................................62 5.9 RequiredelementsoftheAnnualReport ..............................................................................................................................63 06 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE .........................................................................................................................................65 6.1 Corporate Governance Statement .........................................................................................................................................66 6.1.1 Code of Reference and Corporate Governance Charter...................................................................................................................66 6.1.2 Internal control and risk management systems ............................................................................................................................... 66 6.1.3 Shareholdership .......................................................................................................................................................................................69 6.1.4 The Company’s Board of Directors ......................................................................................................................................................70 6.1.5 Composition ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 71 6.1.6 Brief description of the directors’ professional careers ...................................................................................................................72 6.1.7 Chair of the Board of Directors .............................................................................................................................................................74 6 I XIOR XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 7 10.6.9 Expenses for works to investment property ..................................................................................................................................... 247 10.6.10 Disposal of an investment property ...................................................................................................................................................247 10.6.11 Othertangiblexedassets ..................................................................................................................................................................247 10.6.12 Fixed assets or groups of assets held for sale ...............................................................................................................................248 10.6.13 Financial instruments ...........................................................................................................................................................................248 10.6.14 Current assets ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 248 10.6.15 Equity .......................................................................................................................................................................................................249 10.6.16 Provisions .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 249 10.6.17 Financial liabilities ................................................................................................................................................................................ 249 10.6.18 Property result ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 250 10.6.19 Property charges ...................................................................................................................................................................................250 10.6.20 General expenses of the Company and other operating income and costs ..............................................................................250 10.6.21 Financial result ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 250 10.6.22 Prottax ..................................................................................................................................................................................................250 10.6.23 Exit tax .....................................................................................................................................................................................................251 10.6.24 Financial risk management .................................................................................................................................................................252 10.7 Segment information .......................................................................................................................................................... 253 10.8 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) ......................................................................................................................255 10.9 Other notes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 261 10.9.1 Property result ........................................................................................................................................................................................261 10.9.2 Property charges ...................................................................................................................................................................................263 10.9.3 General expenses ..................................................................................................................................................................................264 10.9.4 Other operating income and costs .....................................................................................................................................................264 10.9.5 Result on the portfolio ..........................................................................................................................................................................265 10.9.6 Financial result ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 266 10.9.7 Corporation tax ......................................................................................................................................................................................266 10.9.8 Investment property .............................................................................................................................................................................. 268 10.9.9 Othertangiblexedassets ..................................................................................................................................................................272 10.9.10 Financial assets .....................................................................................................................................................................................272 10.9.11 Tradereceivablesandotherxedassets..........................................................................................................................................273 10.9.12 Participatinginterestsinjointventures–equitymethod .............................................................................................................. 273 10.9.13 Trade receivables .................................................................................................................................................................................. 274 10.9.14 Tax receivables and other current assets .........................................................................................................................................274 10.9.15 Cash and cash equivalents .................................................................................................................................................................. 275 10.9.16 Accrualsanddeferredpayments–assets ....................................................................................................................................... 275 10.9.17 Capital and issue premiums ................................................................................................................................................................ 276 10.9.18 Shareholder structure ...........................................................................................................................................................................280 10.9.19 Earnings per share ................................................................................................................................................................................280 10.9.20 Othernon-currentnancialliabilities ................................................................................................................................................ 281 10.9.21 Other non-current liabilities..................................................................................................................................................................283 10.9.22 Deferred taxes ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 283 10.9.23 Financial debts ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 283 10.9.24 Trade debts ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 285 10.9.25 Other current liabilities ..........................................................................................................................................................................285 10.9.26 Accrued liabilities and deferred income ............................................................................................................................................286 10.9.27 Financial assets and liabilities ............................................................................................................................................................286 10.9.28 Transactions with related parties .......................................................................................................................................................287 10.9.29 Statutory Auditor’s fee ..........................................................................................................................................................................287 10.9.30 Acquired real estate companies and investment property ........................................................................................................... 287 9.1 Word from the CEO ..............................................................................................................................................................185 9.2 Sustainability strategy .........................................................................................................................................................186 9.2.1 Stakeholder engagement .....................................................................................................................................................................186 9.2.2 Materiality matrix ................................................................................................................................................................................... 188 9.2.3 Xior’s ESG Framework ..........................................................................................................................................................................189 9.2.4 Xior’s contribution to the SDGs ...........................................................................................................................................................189 9.2.5 ESG ACTION PLAN 2021-2023: the North Star project ..................................................................................................................190 9.3 Implementation & performance measurement .................................................................................................................192 9.3.1 Governance: Ethics and integrity ........................................................................................................................................................192 9.3.2 Social employees: Well-being, health, safety of personnel ............................................................................................................193 9.3.3. Social tenants: wellbeing, health safety students ..........................................................................................................................198 9.3.4. Sustainable buildings in sustainable communities ......................................................................................................................... 200 9.3.5. Energyefciency&climateimpact ....................................................................................................................................................205 9.4 EPRA tables ..........................................................................................................................................................................212 9.4.1 EPRA SBPR table of social performance indicators ................................................................................................................................. 212 9.4.2 EPRA SBPR table of social performance indicators .......................................................................................................................222 9.4.3 EPRA SBPR table of governance performance indicators ............................................................................................................. 223 9.5 Measurement Methodology And Assumptions ................................................................................................................. 224 9.5.1 Reporting period and organisational boundaries ............................................................................................................................224 9.5.2 Measurement Scope and Coverage ................................................................................................................................................... 224 9.5.3 Estimation and extrapolation of consumption data under the responsibility of XIOR .............................................................224 9.5.4 Reporting of consumption data under the responsibility of XIOR and under the responsibility of the student ................................225 9.5.5 Reportingfromownheadofce ........................................................................................................................................................ 225 9.5.6 Analysis of the calculation ..................................................................................................................................................................225 9.6 Externalvericationofreporting .........................................................................................................................................227 10 FINANCIAL REPORT ......................................................................................................................................................231 10.1 Consolidated income statement ........................................................................................................................................ 232 10.2 Consolidated comprehensive result .................................................................................................................................. 234 10.3 Consolidated balance sheet ............................................................................................................................................... 235 10.4 Consolidatedstatementofchangesinequity ................................................................................................................... 238 10.5 Consolidatedcashflowstatement .....................................................................................................................................242 10.6 Notestotheconsolidatedannualnancialstatements ................................................................................................... 243 10.6.1 General corporate information ............................................................................................................................................................ 243 10.6.2 Importantnancialreportingprinciples ............................................................................................................................................ 243 10.6.3 Accounting principles ...........................................................................................................................................................................243 10.6.4 Signicantaccountingestimatesandkeyuncertainties ...............................................................................................................244 10.6.5 Principle for consolidation ...................................................................................................................................................................244 10.6.6 Business combinations and goodwill ................................................................................................................................................245 10.6.7 Investment property .............................................................................................................................................................................. 245 10.6.8 Property developments ........................................................................................................................................................................246 8 I XIOR XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 9 10.9.31 Averageheadcountandbreakdownofstafngcosts .................................................................................................................... 289 10.9.32 Post balance sheet events ................................................................................................................................................................... 289 10.9.33 Scope of consolidation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 290 10.9.34 Debt ratio ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 291 10.9.35 Off-balance sheet rights and obligations ..........................................................................................................................................292 10.9.36 Legal and arbitration proceedings ...................................................................................................................................................... 292 10.9.37 StatutoryAuditor’sreportontheconsolidatedannualnancialstatements ............................................................................ 295 10.10 CondensedversionofXiorStudentHousingNV’sseparateannualnancialstatements .............................................. 307 10.10.1 Separate income statement ................................................................................................................................................................308 10.10.2 Comprehensive income statement .................................................................................................................................................... 310 10.10.3 Separate balance sheet ........................................................................................................................................................................311 10.10.4 Statement of changes in equity ..........................................................................................................................................................314 10.10.5 Detail of the reserves ............................................................................................................................................................................316 10.10.6 Appropriation of income under the Articles of Association ...........................................................................................................318 10.10.7 DistributionobligationinaccordancewithArticle13,Section1,rstparagraphoftheRoyalDecree of 13 July 2014 regarding the RREC ..................................................................................................................................................319 10.10.8 Non-distributable equity in accordance with Article 7:212 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code .................. 320 11 STATEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 323 11.1 Forward-lookingstatements .............................................................................................................................................. 324 11.2 Party responsible for the content of the registration document ...................................................................................... 324 11.3 Information provided by third parties ................................................................................................................................. 324 12 PERMANENT DOCUMENT ...........................................................................................................................................327 12.1 Company details ................................................................................................................................................................. 328 12.1.1 Name, legal form, status, duration and registration data ...............................................................................................................328 12.1.2 Registeredofceandfurthercontactdetails ...................................................................................................................................328 12.1.3 Incorporation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................328 12.1.4 History of the Company .......................................................................................................................................................................329 12.2 Group structure ................................................................................................................................................................... 333 12.2.1 External group structure ....................................................................................................................................................................... 333 12.2.2 Internal organisational structure ........................................................................................................................................................334 12.2.3 Subsidiaries ............................................................................................................................................................................................334 12.2.4 Availability of Company documents and other information ..........................................................................................................336 12.3 Service providers of the Company ..................................................................................................................................... 336 12.3.1 Valuation experts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 336 12.3.2 Statutory auditor ....................................................................................................................................................................................337 12.3.3 Financial service ....................................................................................................................................................................................337 12.3.4 Liquidity provider ...................................................................................................................................................................................337 12.4 Consolidated Articles of Association of the Company as at 7 December 2021...............................................................338 13 GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................................................................................353 14 IDENTITY CARDS ............................................................................................................................................................359 10 I XIOR XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 11 Oudergemlaan BRUSSELS RISK MANAGEMENT 01 “ Growing as a company in a sustainable way, both internally and externally,isonlypossibleifsufcient support is created throughout the entire company culture: from the Board of Directors and management to all employees, service providers, external consultants and other business partners. „ 12 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 13 1.1 MARKET RISKS 1 AlternativePerformanceMeasures.InaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheEuropeanSecuritiesandMarketAuthority(ESMA)on3July2016,thedenitionsoftheAPMsandthe use and reconciliation tables in Chapter 10.8 of the consolidated nancial statements 2021 . 2 Asdenedinarticle2,23°oftheLawonRegulatedRealEstateCompanies:thevalueobtainedbydividingtheconsolidatednetassetsofXior,afterdeductionofminorityinterests,bythe number of shares issued by Xior, after deduction of the own shares held, if any, at consolidated level. 1.1.1 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN THE STUDENT HOUSING MARKET The Company’s income and portfolio value are to a very large extent related to property focusing specically on student housing. This type of property makes up the vast majority of the Company’s property portfolio (90.39% based on the Fair Value of the portfolio as at 31 December 2021, from which the Company generates 88.61% of its gross rental income as at 31 December 2021). The rent level and property valuation are strongly influenced by the supply and demand to buy or rent in the property market. The demand for student housing, and therefore the Company’s nancialsituation,canbesignicantlynegativelyaffectedbya decline in student populations, which could be due to the study programmes on offer and/or the (continued) presence and quality of educational institutions, or by the increase in online courses, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), for which study materials are distributed via the Internet, so participants do not need to relocate and are not bound by any particular location. The demand for student rooms may also be adversely affectedifanygovernmentnancialaidtostudents(suchas loans, subsidies, (housing) allowances or student grants) is scaled back or if educational institutions decide to raise their registration fees. Such a decline in demand for student housing may or may not be local, may affect a particular area of a student town, entire student town or even the entire student population in a particular country and will result in lower demand when the lease agreements are renewed with existing tenants or when new lease agreements are signed. This could then cause the occupancy rate or rent to fall, which would have a direct negative impact on the Company’s income and an indirect effect on the value of the property held by the Company in its portfolio. An oversupply of property specically dedicated to student housing could lead to both impairment of the Company’s property (see also Risk Factor 1.2.1 of this Annual Report as well as a reduction in the rents the Company could charge to its tenants and therefore in the Company’s income. As at 31 December 2021, a 1% reduction in rental income (which, as stated, is largely generated from this student real estate) would lead to a 1.78% fall in the Company’s EPRA result 1 , a EUR 0.03 fall in the NAV per share 2 and a 0.02% increase of the debt ratio (excluding any tax impact). As the property held by the Company is largely let based on xed-termcontracts(ofoneyearorless),suchadecreasein rent prices may happen fairly quickly after the supply of student housing or the demand for student housing changes in a certain region. F ollowingbelowisasummaryofrisksconsidered by the Company to be specic and material to Xior Student Housing. Their negative impact on the Company and the likelihood of their occurrence have been taken into account. When ranking the risk factors by sub-category, the most material risk factors werelistedrst.Theriskfactorsmayinprinciplerelate to Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain or Portugal (or any othercountryinwhichtheCompanymaybecomeactive inthefuture),itbeingunderstoodthatbelowforcertain risk factors an explicit distinction is made between Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal where the circumstances differ substantially between these countries. The Board of Directors and the management ofXiorareawareofthespecicrisksassociatedwith the provision and management of a property portfolio, and endeavour to manage them to the best of their ability and to mitigate or eliminate them as far as possible. 14 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 15 Project Announced investment value (approx. €m) Permits required to start construction present? Expected completion XIOR BENELUX PORTFOLIO Marivaux–Brussels 20.0 2022 Bagatten – Ghent 4.1 Expected 2022 2023 Voskenslaan & St. Pietersplein – Ghent 16.5 2022 & 2023 Rue Mélot – Namur 20.0 2022 Roosevelt–Antwerp 18.0 Expected 2022 2023 Brouck’R – Brussels 17.5 Expected 2022 2024 Dansaert - Brussels 6.0 Expected 2023 2024 Bokelweg–Rotterdam 56.6 Expected 2022 2024 Boschdijk Veste – Eindhoven 32.0 Expected 2022 2023 Keesomlaan – Amstelveen 39.2 Expected 2022 2023 Project area Amsterdam 123.0 Expected 2022 2024 Brinktoren – Amsterdam 61.0 Expected 2022 2025 CityLofts–Leeuwarden 18.5 2023 Selzerbeeklaan – Vaals 35.0 Expected 2022 2024 TowerKarspeldreef–Amsterdam 55.0 Expected 2023 2025-2026 XL FUND BENELUX PORTFOLIO Felix–Antwerp 17.4 2023 CampusDrieEiken–Antwerp (1) 33.8 Expected 2022 2023 Ariënsplein – Enschede 19.5 2022-2023 IBERIA PORTFOLIO Lamas – Lisbon (2) 10.4 2023 Granjo – Porto 17.8 2022 U.hub Boavista – Porto (3) 33.6 Expected 2022 2024 U.hub Lumiar – Lisbon (4) 35.5 2023 UEM – Madrid To be determined (expected 22.2) TBD TBD Project Collblanc – Barcelona 23.0 2022 Pontoneros – Zaragoza 26.0 Expected 2022 2023 Odalys – Seville 44.4 Expected 2022 2024 (1) Assoonastheconstructionofthisprojectstarts(whenthepermithasbeenobtained),theCompanywillpurchase100%theprojectcompanyinfullandpossiblypre-nancetheproject. (2) Assoonastheconstructionofthisprojectstarts(whenthepermithasbeenobtained),theCompanywillpurchase50%oftheprojectcompanyandpossiblypre-nancetheproject.The Company will acquire the remaining 50% of the project company upon completion of the development. (3) Assoonastheconstructionofthisprojectstarts(whenthepermithasbeenobtained),theCompanywillpurchase25%oftheprojectcompanyandpossiblypre-nancetheproject.The Company will acquire the remaining 75% of the project company upon completion of the development. (4) Assoonastheconstructionofthisprojectstarts(whenthepermithasbeenobtained),theCompanywillpurchase25%oftheprojectcompanyandpossiblypre-nancetheproject.The Company will acquire the remaining 75% of the project company upon completion of the development. 1.2 PROPERTY RELATED RISKS 1.2.1 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVOLUTION OF THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO’S FAIR VALUE The Fair Value of the Company’s property portfolio as estimated quarterly by independent valuation experts fluctuates and is included in accordance with IAS 40. The Company is therefore exposed to fluctuations in the Fair Value of its property portfolio (between the third and fourth quarters of 2021, the Fair Value of the property portfolio increased by 3.54%, which resulted in a positive portfolio result for the fourth quarter (and therefore an impact on the net result) of MEUR 61.6). The positive variation in the valuation of the investment properties is mainly explained by a change in the property market, with yields falling. This change has led to an increase in the Fair Value of the portfolio. On the other hand, we also have the positive variation in the valuation of investment properties due to the difference between the conventional value and the Fair Value of the newly acquired properties at acquisition. As at 31 December 2021, a 1% decrease in the Fair Value of the Company’s property portfolio would have an impact of MEUR 19.7 on the Company’s net result and would have an impact of approximately EUR 0.708 on the net asset value per share. This would also affect the Company’s debt ratio by 0.45%. The Company is exposed to an impairment risk with regard to the property in its portfolio as a result of: • wear and tear resulting from normal, structural and technical ageing and/or damage caused by tenants (see also Risk Factor 1.2.4 of this Annual Report ); • increasing vacancy rates (for example due to an oversupply of student housing (see also Risk Factor 1.1.1 of this Annual Report ) or the impact of unforeseen circumstances; • unpaid rents (see also Risk Factor 1.3.4 of this Annual Report ); • reduced rents when concluding new leases or renewing existing leases (see also Risk Factor 1.3.1 of this Annual Report ); • a change in property sale taxes (for example, on 1 January 2021 the transfer tax in the Netherlands changed (which represents 51.62% of the Fair Value of the total property portfolio as at 31 December 2021) on the sale of any student housing properties from 2% to 8%, which has affected the Fair Value of the Company’s Dutch property); • difculties in carrying out maintenance operations or renovations as a result of the co-ownership of the properties concerned (as at 31 December 2021, a total of approximately 10.81% of the portfolio’s Fair Value was represented by Company properties held in co-ownership); and/or • incorrect plans and/or measurements on which the property valuation is based for acquisition. If the Company proceeds with a transaction and therefore invests in or disposes of property, it also runs the risk of not identifying certain risks based on its due diligence or, despite advance due diligence and an independent property appraisal, it may purchase property at too high a price in relation to the underlying value. Since Xior’s IPO in December 2015, the Fair Value of its property portfolio has increased from EUR 196,053,500 to EUR 1,967,056,000 as at 31 December 2021. From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021, the Fair Value of the property portfolio increased from MEUR 814.9 to MEUR 1,967.1. This makes the Company one of the fastest-growing real estate companies. For example, if it were established that the properties acquired since 1 January 2019 had been overvalued by 5% when they were acquired, this would lead to an impairment of the property portfolio, have an impact on the net result of MEUR 57.6 and result in an 5.74% fall in the NAV per share. Based on the debt ratio as at 31 December 2021, this would result in a 1.35% increase in the debt ratio. For a description of the relevant property market, please refer to Chapter 8.1 of this Annual Report . 1.2.2 CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND CONVERSION RISKS In addition to acquiring existing properties, the Company invests in development and conversion projects in order to expand its property portfolio. This concerns 6,470 student units out of a total of 20,454 student units after the completion of such projects, or a 45% increase after the completion of such projects compared to the Company’s current property portfolio. As at 31 December 2021, the Company has the following (re) development projects in its portfolio, with a total cost to come of MEUR 600, of which MEUR 204 for projects which are expected to be delivered in 2022: 16 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 17 1.2.4 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXECUTION OF MAINTENANCE WORK AND REPAIRS The Company regularly carries out maintenance work to all properties in its portfolio in order to keep the properties and their contents (seeing as the rooms are almost always furnished) in goodconditionandnishedtoaproperstandard.Theaverage age of the properties in the Company’s portfolio is 4 years, and the cost of such maintenance in 2021 was approximately EUR 3,140,281, which is 0.16% of the portfolio’s Fair Value and 3.9% of the gross rental income. As the real estate in the portfolio gets older, the Company will be obliged to carry out important and/or structural renovations and investment programmes due to the buildings’ ageing or wear and tear (due to normal, structural and technical ageing) and the buildings’ contents, or as a result of damage to the buildings or the contents. There is also the risk that the buildings will not, or will no longer, comply with increasing (statutory or commercial) requirements in areas such as living comfort, re safety and sustainable development (energy performance and so on), and need to be adapted accordingly (see also Risk Factor 1.2.3 of this Annual Report ). These works may lead to substantial costs and may temporarily prevent the rental of (part of) the property in question, which may have a negative effect on the Company’s income. Taking into account the relatively low average age of the buildings in the Company’s portfolio, the Company sees the risk described in the previous paragraph as “low”, and the impact if it does happen as “moderate to high”. “ Besides acquiring existing real estate assets, the Company invests in development and conversion projects in order to expand its real estate portfolio. „ 1.2.5 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHORT-STAY OPERATIONS (THE ROXI CONCEPT) The Company owns two properties in Brussels and Ghent that are (fully or partially) operated in accordance with the Company’s ROXI concept (approximately 1.73% of the gross rental income as at 31 December 2021). The activities of the ROXI concept (which focuses on both long and short stay and is therefore a more hybrid housing concept with effortlessly overlapping home, life, study and/or work aspects in response to the growing trend of co-living by young professionals, millennials and expats described in Chapter 9.3.4 of this Annual Financial Report , focused on short-stay and longer-stay rentals, including hostel operations) are associated with specic risks, such as a higher risk of vacancy due to the short-term nature of this type of operation (which means that this type of property is more susceptible to brief shocks in demand as those caused by the COVID-19 crisis), competition from other players such as the hotel industry, more intensive operational follow-up and more specicregulations.Duringperiodswhen,duetothecovid-19crisis or other causes, international tourism, business trips and non- essential travel (for example by researchers, scientists, professors and parents of foreign students) are banned or severely reduced, it can be expected that the occupancy rate of the rooms operated under this concept falls sharply or goes down to zero. The Company is less familiar with this type of property and therefore only invests in the ROXI concept if it suits its strategy (for example to complement regular student housing in order to offer the right property mix in its range). Development and conversion projects are associated with various risks. These include specic situations when the necessary permits to erect or convert a building are not granted (see also Risk Factor 1.2.3 of this Annual Report ) or contested, the project is delayed or cannot be executed (resulting in reduced, delayed or lost rental income) or the budget is exceeded due to unforeseen costs. The Company estimates the probability of the risk of delays or cost overruns as “average” and also estimates the potential impact as “average”. A building conversion takes about two years on average (including the planning permission period). After the necessary permits are obtained,ofcebuildingconversion workcanonlystartonce therentalagreementswiththeofcetenantshavecometoan end. The terms of these rental agreements may not correspond tothenalpermitprocess:therentalagreementsmayexpire tooearly–resultinginvacancy–ortheymayexpiretoolate – meaning that the work cannot start immediately after the permit is obtained. If there is a delay in obtaining the permit or carrying out the work, this will result in a proportionate delay of the budgeted rental income and, if the start of an academic year ismissed,inamoredifcultrstrentalseason. The Company bears the construction risk for projects representing 2.80% of the total portfolio including the investment pipeline as at 31 December 2021, and the permit risk for projects representing 2.00% of the total portfolio including the investment pipeline as at 31 December 2021. 1.2.3 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH (THE REJECTION OR DELAY OF) PERMITS AND OTHER AUTHORISATIONS AND THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY THE PROPERTY The value of property is partly determined by whether all legally required urban planning and other permits and authorisations have been issued. Obtaining permits is often time-consuming and lacks transparency, which may impact on rental income, the value of the properties concerned, and the opportunities for the Company to perform its operational activities in such buildings. Inaddition,specicregulatoryrequirementsmaybeimposedon all properties and in particular in the student housing segment (from which the Company generated 88.61% of its gross rental income as at 31 December 2021) and/or residential property (forexample in terms ofliving comfort or (re) safety),local differences and their interpretation and/or application may also depend on the authorities involved (which, in student cities, often have their own policy with regard to controlling the supply and monitoring the quality of student housing), which may be an uncertain factor in meeting such regulatory requirements, which are often very local, detailed and technical. The absence of the required permits or the failure to comply with permits or other regulatory conditions could result in the Company being temporarily or permanently unable to let the property concerned for the purpose of performing certain activities, as a result of which the property cannot be let or can only be let at lower rents. The Company thinks that it is unlikely that the Company would not be able to obtain the required permits or meet the conditions of the permits or other regulations, but if this does occur, the potential impact could be material. In this case, the Company’s property may be the subject of regularisation procedures or even a reorientation to another purpose or use, which may be accompanied by adjustment works, may involve additional conversion costs and may also restrict the building’s letting potential (and the resulting revenues) due to environmental risks (such as historical soil contamination and the (former) presence of high-risk organisations and/or high-risk operations) and environment-related procedures, which may take a lot of time and result in investigation costs and/or other costs. An urban construction offence may also result in penalties for as long as the offence is not barred by limitation, even if a regularisation permithasbeenobtainedandaftertheruleshavebeenfullled by demolishing the unlawful structures. Not obtaining any permits may also mean that redevelopment is not possible and the properties concerned have to be sold, possibly at a signicantly lower value, depending on the existing building and/or the development potential that has already been permitted or can be permitted. The Company sees the risk of not obtaining any permits as low, but the potential impact would be high in that case. 18 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 19 efforts) than the Belgian and Dutch markets, and are more sensitive to the general economic situation and international mobility. 1.3.2 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH MERGERS, DEMERGERS OR TAKEOVERS In order to structure and grow its real estate portfolio, the Company has engaged in mergers, demergers and other takeover transactions in the past, and is expected to continue to do so in the future. By their very nature, such transactions transfer all the liabilities of the real estate companies concerned, including those that the Company may not have been able to reveal in the context of its due diligence investigations and those that the Company may not have been able to hedge with guarantees in the relevant takeover agreements. This may be partly due to the transferors’ non-compliance with certain obligations or their inability to present certain documents (suchasprovisionalornalacceptancedocuments,insurance documents, electricity records, post-intervention les and re safety inspection reports). The stipulated warranties are moreover limited in time and sellers normally place a cap on their liability under them. Lastly, the Company continues to be faced with the risk of insolvency of its counterparty. Since Xior’s IPO in December 2015, the Fair Value of its property portfolio has increased from EUR 196,053,500 to EUR 1,967,056,393 as at 31 December 2021. From 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2021, the Fair Value of the property portfolio increased from MEUR 814.9 to MEUR 1,967.1. This growth since the IPO is almost exclusively due to mergers and acquisition transactions (including acquisitions of real estate) (variations in the value of the real estate were only MEUR 31.5 over this period), as detailed in the overview included in sections 10.9.17 and10.9.30oftheconsolidatednancialstatementsasat31 December 2021 . 1.3.3 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DISTRURBANCES CAUSED BY STUDENT TENANTS AND RESULTING REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE Because the Company mostly lets properties directly or indirectly to students (90.39% of the Fair Value of its portfolio and 88.61% of its gross rental income as at 31 December 2021), it is more at risk of receiving complaints about neighbour disturbances or nuisance and of being subjected to certain administrative or other measures for the buildings in its propertyportfolio(specicallycomparedwithotherrealestate (sub-)sectors). Such complaints and measures may result in additional costs and reduced income both directly and indirectly (due to reputational damage, disruption of the relationship with the relevant authorities or the reduced lettability of the premises concerned). There is also an increased risk (compared to other real estate (sub-sectors) that tenants may engage in certain activities in the property in question that are not permitted by the applicable legislation and/or rental contract without informing Xior. Such activities could result in government enforcement and even the (temporary) closure of the building in extreme circumstances. For more information on the Company’s initiatives in this regard, please refer to the “Community Engagement” section of Chapter 9.3.4 of this Annual Financial Report . 1.3.4 RISK OF DEFAULTING TENANTS The Company cannot rule out the possibility that its tenants mayfailtofulltheirnancialobligationstowardstheCompany. In the Company’s student housing segment, this risk increases when leasing directly to students (which was the case for approximately 85.66% of the Company’s student housing gross rental income as at 31 December 2021, which represented in turn 88.61% of its gross rental income as at 31 December 2021) and this risk decreases when leasing indirectly to students via housing organisations linked to a college or university (which was the case for approximately 14.34% of the Company’s student housing gross rental income as at 31 December 2020). However, this also means that in the second case of indirect rental to students the counterparty risk is situated with one partyonly,whereasintherstcaseofdirectrentaltostudents the counterparty risk is spread. If tenants remain in default of their obligations towards the Company, there is a risk that 1.3 OPERATIONAL RISKS 1.3.1 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INABILITY TO CONCLUDE LEASES AND HAVE LEASES EXECUTED (IN PARTICULAR RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPACT OF CHANGES TO THE DUTCH HOUSING VALUATION SYSTEM), VACANCY AND LOSS OF RENT Due to its activities, the Company is exposed to the risk of loss of rent associated with the departure of tenants before or on the expiry date of current rental agreements, including the additional risk of non-rental or re-rental. The short-term nature of the rental agreements the Company concludes with students, which tends to be less than one year, is generally inherent to the student housing sector (from which the Company generated 88.61% of its gross rental income as of 31 December 2021). When tenants leave, new rental agreements may result in a lower rental income than the current rental income (for example because of an oversupply of student accommodation, see also Risk Factor 1.1.1 of this Annual Report ), and it may not be possible to reduce the rental-related expenses in line with the lower rental income. In certain countries where the Company operates, a number of additionalfactorsmayhaveasignicantimpactonthisrisk: • In the Netherlands (where the Company generated 55.57% of its rental income and the real estate represented 51.62% of the Fair Value of the total real estate portfolio as at 31 December 2021), campus contracts (which are contracts based on the tenant’squalicationasastudent)mustbeterminatedwhen the studies end (and the student has to leave the room within a six-month period), and contracts may also be terminated with a one-month notice period (for the tenant). The Dutch government also applies the Housing Assessment System (“woningwaarderingsstelsel” or WWS) to regulate the price level of the “social” rental market (in contrast to the deregulated rental market, where no rent level restrictions apply).Inordertodeterminewhetherapropertyqualiesfora liberalised rent (and the landlord is therefore free to determine the rent), the theoretical rent calculated in accordance with the WWS must be above a certain level (the “rent liberalisation limit”, which is set at EUR 763.47 for 2021), which makes this system relevant to liberalised renting as well, since a tenant of a “liberalised” room is also entitled, if they are of the opinion that the theoretical rent value is below this limit, to have the tenancy commission rule on this, as at 31 December 2021, the rent of 81% (by number of units) of the Dutch portfolio will be capped under the WWS). This WWS includes the so-called “points system”. A property is valued based on a series of characteristics (such as surface area, quality, location and energy performance), which are given a score. In the end, the total score determines the rental value, which is the maximum rent for the residence. Certain elements in the calculation can be measured completely objectively, but some elements require subjective assessment or are open to interpretation. If it is observed that the landlord did not comply with the points system (with rent exceeding the rental amount specied by the points calculation or because of a mistake in the points calculation that determines the rent), there is a risk that tenants seek redress from the tenancy commission for a price reduction and the retroactive recovery of any overpaid amounts. If a tenant succeeds in such a claim, there is also the risk that other tenants in similar circumstances can also make a claim. This risk materialises relatively often, but has a low impact as this tends to happen on a case-by-case basis. A legislative or general policy change in this points system or in its interpretation (due to legislative action, a policy change during enforcement or precedents set by the tenancy commission or the courts) may have a potentially signicant negative impact on the Company’s current and future rental income and on the valuation of the relevant property, as this would directly affect the property’s expected rental flows and market value. • For Spain and Portugal, it should be pointed out that the occupancy rate (for units let directly to students) comprises twodistinctperiods:rst,theten-monthacademicyearduring which leases almost exclusively cover the academic year and often cover an even shorter period (for foreign students participating in exchange programmes for one semester or on a monthly basis) and second, the two-month summer period, which is characterised by shorter leases (at higher rental prices). Summer rentals are often related to the demand for tourist or short-term rentals in the cities concerned. It has also become apparent that if there is a general decline in tourism demand and short-term rentals (such as hotels and apartments) as caused by the COVID-19 crisis, these players also compete in the market for short-term rentals to students, which leads to a fall in occupancy levels and market rents. On this basis, the Spanish and Portuguese student housing markets are therefore characterised by a higher “frictional vacancy rate” and a higher management overhead (frequent check-in and check-out, administrative processing, marketing 20 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 21 1.4 FINANCIAL RISKS 1.4.1 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCING – EXCEEDING THE DEBT RATIO As at 31 December 2020, the Company’s consolidated debt ratio was 47.58% and the statutory debt ratio was 44.75%. Taking into account the acquisitions after 31 December 2021, it can be concluded that the Company has a consolidated debt capacity of MEUR 670 before reaching the statutory maximum consolidated debt ratio of 65% for RRECs and of MEUR 345 before reaching the consolidated debt ratio of 60% imposed in the Company’s nancing contracts with nancial institutions. The value of the property portfolio also has an impact on the debt ratio. Taking into account the value of the property portfolio as at 31 December 2021, the maximum consolidated debt ratio of 65% would only be exceeded if the value of the property portfolio were to fall by approximately MEUR 557, which is 28.29% of the property portfolio’s pro forma value of MEUR 1,967. If the value fell by about MEUR 429, which is 21.86% of the value of the property portfolio on the date of 31 December 2021, the 60% consolidated debt ratio threshold would be exceeded. As the statutory debt ratio is less sensitive to both additional investments and property impairment, the relevant thresholds are higher and the consolidated debt ratio is more of a restrictive factor in that respect. Failure to comply with the nancial parameters could result in: (i) sanctions, for example the loss of RREC status (see also Risk Factor 1.5.1 of this Annual Report ) and/or stricter supervision by the relevant supervisory authority/authorities if legalnancialparameters(suchasthemaximumdebtratioof 65%)areexceeded;or(ii)terminationofnancingagreements, renegotiation of nancing agreements, mandatory early repayment of outstanding amounts, and less trust between the Company and investors and/or between the Company andnancialinstitutionsintheeventofnon-compliancewith contractual agreements (for example after exceeding the conventional debt ratio maximum of 60% due to a change in the verication or non-compliance with the negative pledge provisions), which in turn could lead to less liquidity (see also Risk Factor 1.4.2 of this Annual Report )andtodifcultieswith the continuation of the growth strategy. 1.4.2 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCING AGREEMENTS (INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH COVENANTS) – LIQUIDITY Asat31December2021,theCompanyhas conrmedcredit lines for MEUR 1.277 (excl. MEUR 200 commercial paper), of which MEUR 366 has not yet been drawn down, and the Company’s debt ratio was 47,58%. For the repayment dates andthediversicationofthesedebts,pleasereferto section 10.9.23oftheconsolidatednancialstatements2021 and to Chapter 5.3.1 of this Annual Financial Report. Should the Company violate the provisions (covenants) of its nancing agreements, the credit lines may be cancelled or renegotiated, or the Company may be forced to repay them. The agreements in force are broadly in line with the market. Oneoftheirrequirementsisthatthedebtratio(asdenedinthe Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies) does not exceed 60% (see also Risk Factor 1.4.1 of this Annual Report ). There is also a risk of early termination in case of a change of Company control, in case of non-compliance with the negative pledge clause or other Company covenants and obligations and, moregenerally,incaseofdefaultasdenedinthesenancing agreements. Pursuant to so-called “cross acceleration” or “cross default” provisions, an event of default (noting that certaininstancesof“default”orbreachofcovenants–suchas achangeofcontrol–includedinallnancingagreementsare beyondtheCompany’scontrol)underonenancingagreement may also lead to defaults under other nancing agreements (regardless of any waivers granted by other lenders in the case of a “cross default” provision) and may therefore force the Company to repay all these credit lines early. See also Chapter 10.9.23oftheconsolidatednancialstatements2021 . the guarantee (covering one or two months’ rent as the case may be) will not sufce, that the Company will be unable to have recourse against the tenant and consequently be unable to recover anything or only a small amount from the defaulting tenant. In addition, the default of tenants and the follow-up of these debtors gives rise to additional internal and external costs (sending formal notices, summonses, legal costs). Loss of rental income could also have a negative impact on the valuation of the property concerned (see Risk Factor 1.2.1 of this Annual Report ),andmayincreasefollowingspecicevents (such as the COVID-19 pandemic). As at 31 December 2021, EUR 295,322 in provisions for doubtful debts had been set up ( see chapter 10.9.13 of this annual report ). This makes up 0.40% of the gross rental income (excluding rental guarantees). In 2021, the external collection costs with regard to defaulting tenants was approximately EUR 138,500 compared to EUR 79,000 the previous year (an increase of 75%), and it is expected that these costs will increasesignicantlyin2022whenthecurrentprocedureswill continue and any further escalation will also result in higher external costs. The teams in Belgium and the Netherlands are monitoring collections and following up on the measures to be taken. 1.3.5 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH (THE INABILITY TO PAY) DIVIDENDS Pursuant to the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies and Article 34 of the Company’s Articles of Association, the Company is subject to a distribution obligation of at least 80%. No guarantee can be given that the Company will be able to make dividend payments in future. Even if the Company’s properties areyieldingtheexpectedrentalincomeandoperationalprot, it may become technically impossible for the Company to pay a dividend to its Shareholders in accordance with Article 7:212 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. In view of the fact that the Company had limited or no reserves at the time of its inception (recognition as a regulated real estate company and IPO) and could only slowly build these reserves because of the above-mentioned mandatory distribution (it accrued KEUR 129,154 in distributable reserves since 2015, taking into accountthe2021 protappropriation),adecrease in the fair value of the investment property or a decrease in the fair value of hedging instruments may lead to the Company’s inability to distribute a dividend despite the positive operating result. As at 31 December 2021, a decrease of 28.29% (or MEUR 557) in the Fair Value of the property portfolio would have resulted in a debt ratio limit of 65%, which would have resulted in no dividend being paid. 1.3.6 RISKS RELATED TO OPERATIONS IN POLAND Poland is a member of the European Union, but has had several disputes with the European Commission regarding its respect for the rule of law. Continued disputes in this area could potentially lead to the reduction or withdrawal of European aid, which in turn could lead to a slowdown in the Polish economy. In 2021, tensions arose at the border area between Poland and Belarus, with Poland declaring a state of emergency. The long-standing conflict between Russia and Ukraine (which led to a Russian invasion in February 2022) may have destabilising effects on Poland, including in the following areas: • Poland, as a neighbouring country with an extensive border with Russia, is expected to receive a large influx of refugees. Should these refugees not be able to sufciently migrate to other countries of the European Union, this may lead to possible negative consequences for Poland on a budgetary and/or political level. • Although Poland is a member of NATO, in view of its proximity there is a risk of Russian hostilities spreading to the country. • More specically, it should be noted that, in terms of long stay international students in Poland, the main country of origin is Ukraine with 38,901 students in academic year 2019/20. It is possible that the war conditions may have a negative impact on the possibility of Ukrainian students to study in Poland. In addition, Poland may also become less attractiveasanErasmusdestination(albeitsignicantlyless important as a source of international students, with the main country of origin being Spain with 1,931 students academic year 2019/20). The Company’s announced project in Warsaw (representing 1.2% of the total portfolio including investment pipeline as at 31 December 2021) is not aimed solely at international students, but at a mixed audience of domestic and foreign students. As the operation of this project will only startinSeptember2024,itiscurrentlyverydifculttopredict what the impact, if any, will be at that time. 22 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 23 2021. In Spain and the Netherlands, the energy prices in the supply contracts are variable. In Belgium, Spain and Portugal, the fee for energy consumption charged by the Company to the student-tenantisxed,eitheraspartofxed“all-in”rentsorin theformofaxedlumpsum.Therewillbeanegativeeffect on the results of the Company for those countries if the actual energy costs exceed the estimated costs used as a basis for determining the rent or the lump sum. Only in the Netherlands settlement with the students takes place on the basis of actual costs, but there is the risk that higher costs may be more difculttocollect. 1.4.5 RISKS RELATED TO EXCHANGE RATES So far, the Company has only operated in countries belonging to the Eurozone. When starting operations in Poland, the Company would be exposed to exchange rate risk in relation to the Zloty, e.g. if rental income were to be generated in that currency. In case of fluctuations of the exchange rate EUR/Zloty this could lead to losses for the Company. This risk does not exist to the extent that Zloty income can be used to pay local Zloty expenses. 1.5 REGULATORY AND OTHER RISKS 1.5.1 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STATUS OF A PUBLIC RREC AND THE APPLICABLE TAXATION As a Public RREC, the Company is subject to the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies, which includes special obligations (on a consolidated or non-consolidated basis) for its activities, debt ratio, appropriation of results, conflicts of interest and corporate governance. The (continued) compliance with thesespecicrequirementsdependsonseveralfactorssuch as the Company’s ability to successfully manage its assets and debt positions and to observe strict internal audit procedures. The Company might nd itself incapable of complying with theserequirementsifthereweretobeasignicantchangeinits nancialsituationorforotherreasons.TheCompanycouldend up losing its RREC status that way. If the Company were to lose its RREC licence, it would no longer benet from the special tax regime for RRECs (see Article 185bis of the Income Tax Code 1992). This would have several repercussions, with one being that the Company’s rental income currently exempt from corporation tax would then become subject to corporation tax, for example. Also for any foreign statutes that the Company’s subsidiaries obtain or would obtain in other jurisdictions (such as the Spanish SOCIMI), the benetsassociatedwiththemwouldceaseifthestatutewere lost for any reason. Moreover, the Company’s credit agreements generally regard the loss of the RREC licence as an event that could lead to its loans becoming payable early (possibly as a result of so-called “acceleration” or “cross default” provisions includedinthecreditagreements–seealso Risk Factor 1.4.2 of this Annual Report ). Such an early claim would jeopardise the Company’s continued existence in its current form with its current property portfolio. However, Company subsidiaries that are not licensed as a RREC or specialised real estate investment fund may remain subject to corporation tax like any other companies, and the Company may also be subject to local taxes for any real estate abroad directly owned by the Company. The operations of the Company’s subsidiaries in the Netherlands (55.68% of the net rental income as at 31 December 2021) and in Spain and Portugal (together 18.17% of the net rental income as at 31 December 2021) are subject to local corporation tax (on the understanding that Student Properties Spain and its subsidiaries fall under the Spanish SOCIMI regime which, under certain conditions, gives rise to exemption from corporate tax). There is alsoariskthattheresult(inparticulartheprotcalculationand cost allocation and/or the applied transfer pricing mechanisms) and/or the tax base (including provisions for (deferred) taxes) in those countries are to be calculated differently from how they are calculated today or that the interpretation or practical application of the underlying rules changes. The applicable tax regime and rates may also change. This could lead to a higher tax burden for these activities, or to discussions and procedures with the competent tax authorities, which could give rise to procedural costs, penalties and interest on arrears in addition to any taxes due. The ultimate consequence of this could be that fewer dividends flow to the Company and fewer dividends can therefore be distributed to the Company’s shareholders. 1.4.3 RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RISING INTEREST RATES AND FLUCTUATING FAIR VALUES OF HEDGING INTRUMENTS Asaresultof(signicant)debtnancing(thedebtratioasat31 December 2021 was 47.58% and the nominal outstanding debt as at 31 December 2021 was MEUR 910), the Company’s return depends on the interest rate developments. An increase in the interestratemakesloancapitalnancingmoreexpensivefor the Company. In order to hedge the long-term interest rate risk, the Company may use interest rate swaps for variable-rate loans (94% hedging ratio 3 as at 31 December 2021). The fair value of the hedging instruments is determined by the interest rates on the nancial markets. The changes in the market interest rates partly explain the change in the fair value of the hedging instruments between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021, which meant that an expense of EUR 13,641,000 was included in the Company’s income statement. The sensitivity of the mark-to-market value of hedging instrumentsintheprotandlossaccountisestimatedincase of an interest rate increase of 20 basis points at approximately EUR 5,841,018 An interest rate fall of 20 basis points would haveanegativeeffectontheprotandlossaccountofthe same magnitude. See also note 10.9.23 to the consolidated nancialstatements2021 . As at 31 December 2021, the effect of the accumulated changes in the fair value of the Company’s hedging instruments on the net asset value per share was EUR 0.49. For example, if the Euribor rate falls, there will be a negative adjustment of the market value of these instruments (the variation in this market value was 27,39% between Q3 and Q4 2021). It is moreover, especially in the event of a scenario of sharply rising interest rates, not certain that the Company will nd hedging instruments that it wishes to take out in future, or that the conditions associated with these hedging instruments will be acceptable. 3 Amountofcreditwithaxedorhedgedvariableinterestrate/totalamountofcredit. 1.4.4 RISKS LINKED TO INFLATION AND RISING ENERGY PRICES Inflation can lead to an increase in nancing costs (due to the rise in interest rates, see above) and/or an increase in capitalisation rates and can therefore cause a decrease in the Fair Value of the property portfolio and a decrease in the Company’s equity. For approximately 7.39% of the rental income (as at 31 December 2021), the Company has lease contracts of longer duration than one year with an indexation clause. In certain cases, however, these indexation clauses may provide for restrictions, e.g. a maximum percentage of indexation per year. For the rooms rented directly to students (typically for one year or less), the Company aims in principle to index these at least every time (both for returning tenants and for new tenants) (in certain cases, such as in Flanders, the allowed increase is legally limited to this indexation with regard to returning tenants). If for any reason the Company would not be able to carry out this indexation, there would be a risk that prices would not rise enough. The costs would go up, as they were largely automatically indexed, which would have a negative effect on theCompany’sprotability. However, the principle of indexation of the rent did not necessarily prevent the rent paid under the relevant lease from rising less quickly than the rent that could be obtained on the market with new tenants, in the case of contracts of more than one year or in the case of recurring tenants. On the other hand, it cannot be excluded that on a certain rental market (e.g. in a certain student city), the achievable market rents would increase less quickly than inflation (or would even decrease), which would de facto make it impossible to carry out this indexation when renewing a lease or entering into a new lease. A special element of inflation is the evolution of energy prices. These have already risen sharply in the course of 2021, and may possibly rise further in the future as a result of various factors (including economic and geopolitical factors). The Company could hedge against this risk by entering into energy supply contracts with xed energy prices. However, in the current marketconditionsitisdifculttoenterintonewsuchcontracts (at acceptable conditions). In Belgium and Portugal, Xior still hasongoingxedpriceenergycontractsasof31December 24 I RISK MANAGEMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 25 Benca LISBON MESSAGE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS 02 “ At the end of 2021, Xior started the roll out a new Human Capital strategy, with the aim of creating a coherent and sustainable human capital policy that supports Xior’s long-term goals and will make the company and its human capital future-proof. „ 26 I MESSAGE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Jaarlijks fi nancieel verslag I 2021 XIOR I 27 of €1.80 and a gross dividend per share of €1.44 4 , the prot forecast for 2021 was realised and Xior succeeded cum laude in its ambition to always offer a growing dividend to its shareholders. Xior’s continuous growth is reflected not only in the expansion of its real estate portfolio, but also in its internal structures. Since the IPO, the Xior family has doubled in number and the management has drawn up a new human capital strategy to support further expansion. Moreover, in recent years, Xior has invested heavily in its ESG (Environment - Social - Governance) strategy. In 2020, Xior once again obtained the EPRA Gold award for its ESG andnancialreporting.We also work onimprovingourESG scores every day. Investing in new and sustainable buildings, as well as renovating and optimising existing buildings, is the key to sustainable entrepreneurship. The corresponding green nancing has therefore increased particularly strongly this year. As the Board of Directors, we consider sustainability crucialanddecidedtosetupaspeciccommitteetoengage with these matters: the Ethics and ESG Committee. With a view to corporate governance - which is crucial in a listed company - the board of directors was also expanded. In 2021, Xior’s general meeting appointed a second female director, Marieke Bax. At this year’s general meeting, the appointment of two additional female directors will be proposed. Finally, in 2021, important steps were taken towards digital transformation. Xior wants to go further than being ‘just’ a landlord of student rooms and aims to offer a total concept to students via “Xior Connect”, an integrated service and communication platform to guarantee students the best possible service during their stay. After all, the student continues to play a central role in Xior’s success story. Xior’s growth strategy is obviously fueled by the high demand for quality student rooms. In 2021, we saw an unprecedented rush for student rooms, partly due to the “lost” corona year that students want to make up for. This led to a much earlier full occupancy of the Xior portfolio in all four countries. For the upcoming academic year, we are already seeing an even bigger rush. This ever-growing demand and high occupancy rateconrmourcondenceinXior’soperationalmodelaswell as in the resilience and growth potential of the student market, even in times of crisis. 4 Subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting. After six instructive and challenging years, I can see that Xior’s growth sprint is far from over. Now that 2021 has also ended very promisingly, I am looking forward to seeing what 2022 still has in store for Xior. I am grateful to have been part of this talented team and wish the whole Xior family the best of luck for the future. Even though Xior has already achieved an impressive growth trajectory, I am convinced that this is only the beginning. Also on behalf of the Board of Directors of Xior Student Housing. Leen Van den Neste Chairwoman of the Board of Directors As2021drawstoaclose,welookbackon sixexciting,intenseandchallengingyears since Xior’s IPO in 2015. Thanks to numerous successful investments, a rapid scale-up and professionalisation of the organisation, and a hands-on mentality during one of the biggest criseseverknown,Xiorgrewfromayoungreal estate pioneer into an established player in the student housing market in continental Europe. Since the IPO, I have been a proud member of the board of directors of Xior. Together with my fellow board members, I have seen Xior grow from milestone to milestone over the past 6 years. In May 2022, I will be stepping down from my directorship. I would like to take this opportunity to look back at the growth trajectory of Xior, which I was able to experience from close by. In 2015, with a relatively modest portfolio of around 200 million euros consisting of approximately 2,000 student rooms in Belgium and the Netherlands, Xior was ready to put itself on the mapasBelgium’srstandstillonlylistedrealestatecompany specialising in student accommodation. Well-considered investments and a substantial expansion of the Xior family allowed the real estate portfolio to grow at a fast pace. Today, Xior offers a second home to students in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal with approximately 14,000 lettable student rooms. 2021 was another particularly active year, with more than 500 million euros in new committed investments and projects. These included Xior’s rst public acquisition of Spanish student housing provider Student Properties Spain SOCIMI, listed on the BME. This provided three additional state-of-the-art residences in Madrid, Malaga and Seville. In the last quarter of 2021, there was a second public takeover, this time in Belgium: Quares Student Housing was taken over by Xior, and the Belgian portfolio increased by more than 30% in one fell swoop. Xior also increased its share in the Netherlands by acquiring various assets and development projects in cities such as Leeuwarden, Breda and Amsterdam. In6yearstime,Xior managedtoproleitselfas themarket leader in student accommodation in Belgium and the Netherlands and became one of the bigger players on the Iberian peninsula. European expansion continues every day. In early2022,Xiorannounceditsentryintoafthcountry-Poland, conrmingitsambitiontobecometheleadingpan-European player in student housing. All of this has ensured that the 2.5 billion euro milestone (incl. pipeline) will already be exceeded in 2022. The balance between growth and debt remains crucial in Xior’s growth strategy. In 2021, the capital was increased by approximately 295 million euros - through a fourth public capital increase and a second successful ABB. In doing so, we always strive for a good balance between our existing and new shareholders. Xior’s growth strategy is always inherently linked to growth in shareholder value. With an EPRA earnings per share 28 I MESSAGE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Jaarlijks nancieel verslag I 2021 XIOR I 29 Prince ANTWERP 03 XIOR I Jaarlijks fi nancieel verslag I 2021 KEY FIGURES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 “ Surprisingly, the rental season for the academic year 2021-2022 started even earlier than usual. In all four countries, the rental season started earlier and there was a huge rush for student rooms. Corona or not, students are still eager to live in a student room. „ 30 I KEY FIGURES XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 31 Consolidated income statement (in thousands of EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Net rental result 79,599 57,896 44,932 Property result 77,351 58,457 45,508 Operating result before result on the portfolio 58,232 44,471 35,069 Financialresult(excludingvariationsinthefairvalueofnancialassetsand liabilities) -9,712 -7,612 -7,621 EPRA earnings 5 44,796 33,961 24,103 EPRA earnings –groupshare 44,379 33,298 23,975 Result on the portfolio (IAS 40) 32,761 -66,230 -4,023 Revaluationofnancialinstruments(ineffectiveinterestratehedges) 12,022 -8,837 -9,150 Share in earnings of associated companies and joint ventures 301 -676 -1,397 Deferred taxes 6 -7,567 9 -1,872 Net result (IFRS) 82,313 -41,773 7,659 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Number of lettable student units 13,984 11,046 7,932 Gross yields 7 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Belgium 5.11% 5.15% 5.13% The Netherlands 5.87% 5.89% 5.63% Spain 5.39% 5.83% 5.27% Portugal 6.50% 7.01% N/A Entire portfolio 5.51% 5.73% 5.43% 5 Xior Student Housing NV uses alternative performance measures (APMs) to measure and monitor its operational performance. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued guidelines for the use and explanation of alternative performance measures, which came into effect on 3 July 2016. Chapter 10.8 of the Annual Financial Report 2021 includes the terms Xior regards as APMs. The APMs are marked with andareaccompaniedbyadenition,objectiveandreconciliationasrequiredundertheESMAguidelines. 6 Please refer to Chapter 10.9.7 of this Annual Financial Report for further explanation of the content of this deferred tax. 7 Calculated as estimated annual rent divided by the Fair Value and excluding projects in development. Consolidated balance sheet (in thousands of EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Equity 1,003,852 659,503 625,808 Equity–groupshare 984,436 641,194 610,427 Fair value of the investment property 8 1,967,056 1,555,779 1,190,791 Debt ratio (Act on Regulated Real Estate Companies) 9 47.58% 54.18% 45.67% Key gures per share (in EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Number of shares 27,781,301 21,046,441 19,133,129 Weighted average number of shares 10 24,644,517 19,560,351 14,996,135 EPRA earnings 11 per share 1.82 1.74 1.61 EPRA earnings 12 pershare–groupshare 1.80 1.70 1.60 Result on the portfolio (IAS 40) 1.03 -3.39 -0.27 Variations in the fair value of hedging instruments 0.49 -0.45 -0.61 Net result per share (IFRS) 13 3.34 -2.14 0.51 Share closing price 49.05 49.10 50.50 Net asset value per share (IFRS) (before dividend) 36.13 31.34 32.71 Dividend payout ratio (with relation to EPRA earnings) 14 80% 80% 81.25% Proposed dividend per share 15 1.44 1.36 1.30 8 The Fair Value of the investment property is the investment value as determined by an independent property expert not including the transaction fees (see BE-REIT Association press release dated 10 November 2016). The Fair Value corresponds to the book value under IFRS. 9 Calculated in accordance with the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 implementing the Act of 12 May 2014 on Regulated Real Estate Companies. 10 Based on the dividend entitlement of the shares. 11 Calculated based on the weighted average number of shares. 12 Calculated based on the weighted average number of shares.. 13 Based on the number of shares. 14 The distribution percentage is calculated on the basis of the consolidated result. The effective distribution of the dividend is based on the statutory result of Xior Student Housing NV. 15 Subject to approval by the General Meeting. 32 I KEY FIGURES XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 33 Zuidstation GHENT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY 04 “ Throughout 2021, the focus was also on increasing the share of green loans,tonancethemostsustainable green buildings. The number of green assets grew from 16 (446 MEUR) to 22 (647 MEUR) and the amount of green nancingfrom145MEURto638MEUR. „ 34 I COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 35 Xior has developed short stay and co-living concepts that are complementary to the main business, allowing the organisation to respond to current co-living trends. 4.2.5 OUR TARGET GROUP The company’s target group are students in the age category of 17-28. These include national and international students, research assistants and researchers, young post-graduate and PhD students. In addition, Xior works directly with universities through nomination agreements, covenants or cooperation agreements. To a lesser extent, the organisation also targets semestral exchange students, seasonal language students and starting young professionals. Parents are important co-decision makers, whom Xior offers peace of mind. 4.2.6 OUR PRODUCT All of the residences are well located, differentiated per city, location, budget and type of university. Xior offers modern and clean accommodation in sustainable buildings with a focus on student wellbeing. Quality and peace of mind guaranteed. Xior has a broad product offering, which ranges from budget rooms with shared facilities, to en-suite rooms, through to premium and luxury studios with kitchenette. Xior’s residences offer a comfortable environment and are fully equipped for the requirements and wellbeing of today’s demanding student. They are centrally located in triple-A locations near the educational establishment and/or near the city centre. Quality and safety are key priorities, which is why all residences are maintained regularly, tted with adequate re safety equipment, and follow the national COVID protocols. These quality standards are complemented by other basic facilities, such as high- speed internet connections, study rooms, cooking areas and the cleaning of communal areas. Xior also offers additional facilities (varying from building to building), such as attractive communal areas, 24/7 emergency services, vending machines, laundry rooms with modern washing machines, gyms, games rooms, car parking, roof terraces, bike stands, access control viaabadge,ngerprintorfacialrecognitionsystems,bookable event space, and so on. In Spain, the company even offers full board catering, linen service, in-room cleaning, a 24/7 reception and security presence, an outdoor pool, air conditioning, and a night-time medical telephone service. 4.3 INVESTMENT CRITERIA Xioraimsforthecontrolled,protableandsustainablegrowth of its portfolio in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. Potential investment opportunities in other countries are studied on a regular basis. As a B-REIT, the company is bound bythediversicationobligationsarisingfromtheLegislationon Regulated Real Estate Companies (see Section 12.1.4.2 of this Annual Report ). The company also applies a set of parameters against which future acquisitions or developments will be assessed. • Established student cities: focus on cities with an established higher educational centre • Tier 1 locations: the residences must be well-located versus the educational institution or campus, near public transport and if possible close to the city centre. • Minimum size: each residence must consist of a certain minimumnumberofunitstofacilitateefcientmanagement and economies of scale. The required size of a certain building depends on the total potential demand in the local market and the local market characteristics. Generally, the company will target residences with at least 100 units, and 150 in Spain • Financial return hurdles: certain minimum return hurdles are applied per country and per city, taking into account market conditions,withaspecicfocusonlongtermstabilisedcash- on-cash returns • Quality and sustainability: for its own developments, Xior takes its own predetermined quality standards pertaining to comfort, safety and sustainability into account. When existing buildings are acquired, these buildings must also comply with these standards or be capable of being converted to meet these standards in an efcient and cost-effective manner. Sustainability and sustainable development of buildings are 4.1 ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY: XIOR IS THE LARGEST LISTED OWNER- OPERATOR OF STUDENT ACCOMODATION IN CONTINENTAL EUROPE Xior is the largest real estate investment trust (REIT) in the student accommodation sector in Continental Europe, acting as ownerandoperatorofadiversiedportfolioofmodernstudent residences. Xior is present in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. 4.2 BUSINESS STRATEGY OF THE COMPANY “ Xior aims to grow a branded leading Continental-European student accommodation platform, as owner- operator, that offers clients a modern, healthy and safe environment to live, study and relax . „ 4.2.1 GROWTH Through a mix of developments, refurbishments, single asset purchases, joint ventures and portfolio transactions, Xior balances its focus on growing the portfolio each year, with investments in people, organisation and systems. 4.2.2 A BRANDED PLATFORM Xiorisbuildingaplatformthatbenetsfrombrandrecognition, quality guarantee, mobility between locations, becoming a trusted place for students and their parents. 4.2.3 LEADING POSITIONS IN CONTINENTAL EUROPE Xior aims for top 3 private sector leadership positions in each country that the organisation operates in by number of units, so that Xior can reap the scale advantages her business model offers. As Xior’s portfolio grows, the network effects will become visible. The company actively analyses expansion into other European countries,beitgreeneldorbrowneld,andactivelyparticipates in university tenders. The leading positions are supported by Xior’s access to the international equity and debt capital markets. 4.2.4 OWNER-OPERATOR Xior actively exploits the synergies in her business model, which controls the investment, the capex and the opex. As the agenda is internally aligned and not interrupted by third parties, Xior believes this is the right model to generate long term value and stable returns for investors and stakeholders. 36 I COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 37 a priority in our investment strategy. Xior continues to explore the application of innovative solutions, such as heat recovery, modular construction techniques, energy storage and water-saving initiatives, in addition to the more established initiatives such as the purchase of green electricity, the control of insulation and ventilation characteristics and the use of solar panels and green roofs. For an overview of the ESG framework, reference is made to Chapter 9 of this Annual Report . • Product differentiation: new investments should contribute to a balanced product offering on a city and residence basis in terms of room type, student affordability and service level. • Portfolio diversication: Xior diversies its portfolio and operations by building a student accommodation platform in multiple Continental European countries. Other types of assets, such as commercial or educational real estate are subordinate or complimentary to the core focus of student accommodation. 4.4 FINANCIAL STRATEGY Belgian REITs are subject to rules on the maximum debt ratio (legally capped at 65%), interest cover ratio (at least 125%) andpayoutratio(atleast 80% of theprotinsimpleterms). Consequently, the company, like any other REIT, is limited in itsself-nancingoptions.Thecompanywillthereforecontinue to strive for balanced growth of both equity and debt capital in parallel with the further expansion of the portfolio. The company pursues a nancial strategy that is based on the following principles: • A long-term LTV range of 50-55%, with equity at 45%. The LTV ratio may temporarily exceed 55% during the implementation of the growth strategy. • Adiversiedmaturityproleofourdebtobligations. • An appropriate interest rate hedging structure (see also Chapter 5.3.2 of this Annual Report ). • An attractive dividend policy, subject to the availability of distributable reserves, that aims to increase the dividend per share each year (see Chapter 7.5 of this Annual Report ). 4.5 OPERATIONS The vision of Xior’s operations is the be as close as possible to the target market supported by centralised staff functions. The day-to-day management of the residences is done from local ofces,sothat Xior can ensurehigh quality of service,short turnaround times and close student contacts. The same goes for sales and rent collection. Where required, Xior falls back on a network of service providers who deliver consistent service standards, and Xior ensures to have longstanding relationships withthesepartners.OfcialSLA’sarealwaysinplaceandworks are regularly checked by Xior staff. Whilst Xior offers a personal and tailored service per residence, there is an equal emphasis on digital communication. Online tools do not replace Xior’s close contact with students but are in place to deliver increased customer satisfaction. For most residences, the onboarding cycle of room viewings, bookings and contracts can now be done online. The aim is to give potential tenants the opportunity to see and investigate information online. Online marketing efforts such as #xiorfamily underscore the community feeling Xior aims to create for her tenants. These marketing efforts are done at group level and at country, region, city and residence level, to ensure relevant information makes its way to the right audience. The online marketing presence is continuously backed up with local activation, such as open days and on-site marketing. Functional centralised support from the group headquarters or countryheadofcescomesintheformofmanagement,nance, accounting, marketing, HR, legal, IT, project management, ESG implementation, quality control and engineering. 38 I COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 39 Sneeuwberglaan VAALS MANAGEMENT REPORT 05 “ At the end of 2021, Xior launcheditsrstonlineemployee survey in collaboration with an external professional party. The participation rate was 82% and the overall satisfaction 80%. „ 40 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 41 value of estimated transaction costs and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties, a negative reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of the property, a negative reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments and another reserve relating to the remaining 20% of the shares of Mosquera Directorship and 10% of the shares of XL Fund (see below under other long-term debts). The annual net result stands at KEUR 82,313. 6,734,860 new shares were created during the nancial year 2021. Non-current nancial debt totals KEUR 750,254 as at 31 December 2021, compared with KEUR 733,182 as at 31 December 2020. The increase results from continued implementation of Xior’s growth strategy during 2021, which ispartlynancedbyloans.Theincreasealsostemsfromthe acquisition of Quares Student Housing, which retained its loans (approx. MEUR 50). In October 2021, the company issued a second bond loan for KEUR 147,000, of which KEUR 85,000 has already been taken up. This also includes debts relating tonancialleasing(KEUR5,146).Thisconcernsthelong-term ground lease commitments for a number of real estate projects underdevelopment.Othernon-currentnancialliabilities(KEUR 13,023) include the negative market value of the IRS contracts on the balance sheet date. The average maturity of the loans is 4.83 years. Other non-current liabilities relate to the put option on the remaining 20% of Mosquera Directorship shares, on the remaining 10% of XL Fund shares and the remaining 50% of Invest Drève St. Pierre shares (approx. MEUR 26 in total). This liability was recognised against equity (as a reduction in equity –IFRSrequirement),whichhasanegativeimpactontheNAV per share. When the option is exercised, this negative amount will be recognised in equity against minority interests. As at 31 December 2021, the debt ratio was 47.58%, compared to 54.18% as at 31 December 2020. Following the successful completion of the capital increase of MEUR 179 in March 2021, the debt ratio fell to about 44%. Due to the ongoing implementation of the growth strategy and the new acquisitions, the debt ratio rose again above 50%. Thanks to the MEUR 120 capital increase in December 2021, the debt ratio fell back down below 50%. The deferred taxes amount to KEUR 62,909 and have increased by KEUR 11,759. This includes, on the one hand, exit tax for an amount of KEUR 6,723, related to acquisitions of Belgian real estate companies during 2021. It also includes deferred taxes on foreign real estate (KEUR 56,186). The increase mainly relates to Dutch and Spanish real estate. The short-term nancial debt stands at KEUR 165,342, and mainly relates to the Commercial Paper that is included (MEUR 70). On the other hand, it includes the redemption obligations of some loans. The necessary agreements have been reached with the banks at the start of 2022 to extend the credit facilities for the loans that would mature in 2022. Other short-term debts include, primarily: • Outstanding supplier payments and provisions for invoices not yet received (KEUR 13,492): these are primarily a few supplier balances relating to projects carried out during 2021; • Other (KEUR 4,216): these mainly relate to provisions for Dutch taxes for the Dutch permanent establishment and the subsidiaries, VAT due and social security owed (KEUR 1,897), exit tax (KEUR -9) and tenant deposits (KEUR 2,328); • Other short-term liabilities (KEUR 26,436): these mainly relate to guarantees received from tenants (KEUR 12,677), a payable leasehold fee for a real estate project (KEUR 4,000), a put/call option on Promgranjo (KEUR 2,681), a put/call option on Unidorm (KEUR 1,084) and a put/call option on Uhub Investments Lumiar (KEUR 4,392). Accruals and deferral liabilities (KEUR 8,745) mainly relate to advance rental income billed (KEUR 2,368), calculated interest costs (KEUR 2,027), provisions for (overhead) costs (KEUR 1,339) and provisions for property taxes (KEUR 577). 5.2.2 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Xior achieved a net rental result of KEUR 79,599 in 2021, compared to KEUR 57,896 in 2020. This net rental result will continue to grow in 2022, given that certain buildings were completed or acquired during the course of 2021 and therefore did not contribute a full year to the net rental result. Some buildings that were being constructed or renovated have already been yielding rental income in the form of rent or return guarantees from Q4 2021. These therefore also only contributed to the result for a part of the year. This concerns the following properties: 5.1 PUBLIC RREC STATUS 16 For an explanationofthe consolidated nancialstatementsfor 2020, please refertothe AnnualFinancial Report2020 pp. 46-49. Foranexplanation of theconsolidatednancial statements for 2019, please refer to the Annual Financial Report 2019 pp. 50-53. On 24 November 2015, the FSMA accredited Xior as a public Regulated Real Estate Company (public RREC) in accordance with the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The FSMA hasincludedtheCompanyintheofciallistofpublicRRECs with effect from 24 November 2015. Xior was successfully floated on the Euronext Brussels stock marketon11December2015.ThismakesXiortherstBelgian public RREC specialising in the student housing sector. This status as a Public Regulated Real Estate Company or BE- REIT will reflect Xior’s role as an operational and commercial real estate company and will allow it to grow further in the future. It allows Xior to position itself as a real estate investment trust (BE-REIT) in the best possible way and optimise its visibility to national and international stakeholders. 5.2 COMMENTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR OF 2021 16 5.2.1 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2021, the portfolio consists of 13,984 lettable student units. The total property portfolio is valued at KEUR 1,967,056 as at 31 December 2021, representing an increase of 26% or KEUR 411,277 compared with 31 December 2020. This increase is mainly due to the acquisition of a building for conversion in Zaragoza, the acquisition of a student residence in Breda, the acquisition of a student residence in Malaga, the purchase of the HUBR portfolio in Spain with buildings in Madrid, Malaga and Seville, and the purchase of the Quares Student Housing portfolio with buildings in various cities in Belgium. If all committed acquisitions and projects are implemented, this increase will rise further to approximately MEUR 2,500 and more than 20,000 lettable student units. The current assets are KEUR 89,438, which is KEUR 34,506 more than on 31 December 2020. This increase is mainly due to a rise in receivables from joint-venture companies, an increase in cash and cash equivalents and more accruals and deferred payments. Current assets include, primarily: • Outstanding receivables (KEUR 2,693): this includes mainly rents that have not yet been received; • Tax receivables and other receivables (KEUR 65,309): this relates mainly to receivables from Promgranjo, the joint- venture company being used to develop the project in Porto, Portugal (KEUR 12,701), a receivable from Invest Drève St Pierre, the joint-venture company being used to develop a project in Brussels (KEUR 14,762), a receivable from Unidorm, the joint-venture company being used to develop the project in Lisbon, Portugal (KEUR 3,020), an advance against an acquisition (KEUR 6,000) in Barcelona, and a receivable from AloxeNV(KEUR1,214–onwhich interest is being paid at market interest rates). This also includes advance payments relating to property developments and furnishings. • Cash and cash equivalents held by the various entities (KEUR 10,849). • Accruals and deferral assets (KEUR 10,586), which are mainly property costs to be transferred (KEUR 3,948), property income obtained (KEUR 1,481), obtained rental guarantees (KEUR 2,000), prepaid expenses (KEUR 437) and service charges to be settled in the Netherlands (KEUR 1,520). The equity stands at KEUR 1,003,852. As at 31 December 2021, the registered capital was KEUR 494,772, which is KEUR 119,331 more than on 31 December 2020. The issue premiums were KEUR 508,008 on 31 December 2021, which is KEUR 169,943 more than on 31 December 2020. This increase in registered capital and issue premiums is the result of the capital increases of March 2021 and December 2021. The reserves are negative and are KEUR 99,519. These reserves mainly consist of a negative reserve for the impact on the fair 42 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 43 5.2.3 RESULT ALLOCATION TheBoardofDirectorsproposestoallocatethenancialyear’s prot shown in the separate annual nancial statements as follows: 31/12/2021 A. Net result 78,068 B. Addition to/withdrawal from reserves (-/=) 1. Addition to/withdrawal from the reserve for the (positive or negative) balance of variations in the fair value of the property (-/+) -nancialyear 26,316 2. Addition to/withdrawal from the reserve of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment property (-/+) -nancialyear -297 5. Addition to the reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments that are not subject to hedging accountingasdenedintheIFRS(+) -nancialyear 11,671 10. Addition to/withdrawal from other reserves (-/+) 11. Addition to/withdrawal from retained earnings frompreviousnancialyears(-/+) 8,801 12. Additiontoreservesfortheshareofprotor loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method -3,911 C. Return on capital pursuant to Article 13, Section 1, rst paragraph 35,380 D. Return on capital – other than C 108 Based on this, the Board of Directors intends to propose to the Annual General Meeting a dividend of EUR 1.44 gross, or EUR 1.008 net 18 per share for 2021 (taking into account the dividend entitlements of (or the coupons detached from them), the shares represented by coupon number 17 (already detached from the Xior share 19 , worth EUR 0.2643), coupon number 19 18 This assumes a 30% withholding tax that covers liability. 19 Based on the weighted average number of shares, so now including the dividend entitlements of the shares issued as a result of the capital increases in 2021. We would like to remind you that a coupon was detached for the capital increase of March 2021. All Xior shares are currently listed with coupon numbers 19 and later attached. See also the press releases published in the context of the capital increase. More information is also available at https://www.xior.be/nl/investor/investor-relations/dividend/coupons. 20 Based on the weighted average number of shares, so now including the dividend entitlements of the shares issued as a result of the capital increases in 2021. We would like to remind you that a coupon was detached for the capital increase of December 2021. All Xior shares are currently listed with coupon numbers 20 and later attached. See also the press releases published in the context of the capital increase. More information is also available at https://www.xior.be/nl/investor/investor-relations/dividend/coupons (already detached from the Xior share 20 , worth EUR 1.0770) and coupon number 20 (worth EUR 0.0987). 5.2.4 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The Company did not develop any activities or incur any expenses with regard to research and development. 5.2.5 BRANCHES The Company does not have any branches. • Quares portfolio, Belgium: acquisition completed on 28 December 2021, will therefore make a full contribution to the 2022 results; • HUBR portfolio, Spain: acquisition completed on 12 August 2021 and rental income from then onwards. The average occupancy rate for the property portfolio was 98% for 2021 as a whole. The Company aims to increase the income (like for like) by offering additional paying services to the students. Furthermore, rents for some of the Dutch properties were subject to indexation, as were the commercial contracts in Belgium and the Netherlands. The property result is KEUR 77,351 while the property operating result is KEUR 64,848. The property charges (KEUR 12,503) mainly include costs related to maintenance and repair, insurance, property management, valuation expert expenses and other property charges, such as property tax that cannot be passed on to the tenants. The Company’s overheads for 2021 are KEUR 6,627 and the fee received for management of investment property owned by third parties is KEUR 10. The portfolio result is KEUR 32,761. New properties were acquired through share acquisitions in 2021. The property was acquired at a negotiated value (the acquisition value agreed between the parties), which was in line with (but not necessarily equal to) the Fair Value as assessed by the Valuation Experts. • The difference between the Fair Value of properties acquired through property acquisitions (sale-purchase) and the negotiated value of these properties is shown in “ variations in the fair value of investment property ” on the income statement. • For properties purchased through share acquisitions, the difference between the properties’ book value and negotiated value and any other sources of discrepancies between the Fair Value and the negotiated value of the shares are processed as “ other portfolio result ” on the income statement. “ Other portfolio result ” relates to amounts arising from the application of the consolidation principles and merger transactions, and consists of the differences between the price paid for real estate companies and the Fair Value 17 EPRA earnings = net result +/- variations in the fair value of investment property +/- other portfolio result +/- income from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the fair value of nancialassetsandliabilities. of the acquired net assets. “ Other portfolio result ” also covers directly attributable transaction fees. The difference between the agreed value and the Fair Value was processed as “ variations in the fair value of investment property ” on the income statement. The change in Fair Value between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 was recognised under negative or positive investment property changes. There was a positive net investment property change (KEUR 63,598). The positive change in the valuation of the investment property is mainly due to a change in the property market, which means the yields are falling. This change means that the Fair Value of the portfolio has risen. On the other hand, we also have the positive changes in the valuation of investment property representing the difference between the agreed value and the Fair Value of the newly acquired property upon acquisition. The nancial result stood at KEUR 2,612. This result mainly concerns interest on loans (KEUR 5,251), IRS costs (KEUR 3,233), bank charges and other commissions (KEUR 1,513). The Company has concluded IRS contracts for KEUR 479,704. The variation in fair value of these hedging instruments was recognised directly in the income statement (KEUR 12,022). The result before taxes was KEUR 93,603. The taxes were KEUR 11,291. These were mainly taxes on the result of the permanent establishment in the Netherlands and the Dutch subsidiaries (KEUR 3,724) and deferred taxes on the property (KEUR 7,837). The net result was KEUR 82,313 and the EPRA earnings 17 were KEUR 44,796. The EPRA earnings - group share were KEUR 44,379. The EPRA earnings per share were EUR 1.82 and the EPRA earnings pershare–groupsharewere EUR 1.80. 44 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 45 The graph below provides an overview of the loan maturities taking into account the renewals obtained after the end of the year for loans maturing in 2022. Maturity of the loans (December 2021) 0 30 000 000 60 000 000 90 000 000 120 000 000 150 000 000 Q4 2033 Q2 2032 --Q1 2030 Q4 2027 -Q2 2027 Q1 2027 Q4 2026 Q3 2026 Q2 2026 Q1 2026 Q4 2025 Q3 2025 Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1 2024 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 The graph above does not include the loans with quarterly repayments, as that would make the graph unreadable. 5.3.2 INTEREST RATE RISK HEDGING The Company wants to hedge a substantial part of the interest rateriskwith regard toits long-term nancing up to at least 70%, either with a xed interest rate for the entire period of the agreement, or with interest rate swap and forward rate agreements as hedging instruments of the interest rate swap and forward rate agreement type. The Company’s hedging policy is regularly evaluated and adjusted when necessary (for example with regard to the instrument types, hedging period and so on). We hereby refer to Chapter 10.9.23 of this Annual Report regarding the interest rate hedging in place. 5.3.3 CAPITALISATION AND DEBT For a summary of the capital, please refer to Chapter 10.9.17 of this Annual Report . The table below does not include the result forthenancialyearandminorityinterests. In thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 Capital 494.772 Issue premiums 508.008 Reserves -99.519 Total equity 903.261 Non-current liabilities 854.363 Current liabilities 218.231 Total equity and liabilities 1.975.855 5.3 MANAGEMENT AND USE OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES 5.3.1 FINANCING AGREEMENTS Asat31December2021,theCompanyhadconcludednancing agreements with 14 lenders for a total amount of MEUR 1,426, including MEUR 200 in Commercial Paper. In addition, when the Quares companies were taken over on 28 December 2021, the bank nancing these companies had entered into wasretained.Asaresult,thevolumeofnancingagreements concluded increased to MEUR 1,477 as at 31 December 2021. AtotalofMEUR910innancinghadbeendrawndownasat31 December 2021. The Company endeavours to stagger loan maturities, with an average maturity of 4.82 years as at 31 December 2021. Xior has taken out a number of green loans and a bond loan for a total amount of MEUR 627, of which MEUR 336 had been drawn down at the year end. These loans must be used for “green or eligible assets”. There isatotalofMEUR647ineligibleassetsthatcanbenanced with green loans. Xior will report annually on the allocation of green loans until theyhavebeenfullyusedtonance“greenassets”.Thereports will contain the following information: total amount of green loans, total amount not allocated to green investments, portfolio composition, geographical portfolio split, nancing versus renancingandanoverviewofeligibleassets. We also refer to Chapter 9.3.4 Sustainable buildings in sustainable communities – Green assets and Green Finance Framework. The Company also has IRS contracts totalling MEUR 480 as at 31 December 2021. As at 31 December 2021, 94% of the drawn- downnancing(MEUR910)washedgedusingeitherInterest RateSwapagreementsorxedinterestrates. Theaveragecostofnancing during 2021 was 1.86% (2020: 1.85%). The main covenants the Company must meet with respect to thesenancingagreementsareaboutcompliancewithaloan- to-value (LTV) ratio (the outstanding amount of credit in relation to the value of the property portfolio calculated according to the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies) that must always be less than 60%, an interest coverage ratio that must be greater than 2.5, an adjusted Debt Yield Ratio of 6% and hedging ofatleast70%ofnancingdebt. The Debt Ratio was 47.58% as at 31 December 2021. The Debt Ratio is calculated as follows: liabilities (excluding provisions, accruals and deferrals, interest rate hedging instruments and deferred taxes) divided by total assets (excluding interest rate hedging instruments). The Debt Ratio now is lower than the Debt Ratio at the end of 2020. This is the result of a capital increase implemented in December 2021. As at 31 December 2021, the average maturity of the outstanding loans was 4.82 years. The Company has always concludednancingcontractswithaminimummaturityof3 years. For a further breakdown of debts according to maturity, please refer to Chapter 10.9.23 of this Annual Report . BelusBank ING Bank Argenta Spaarbank Caisse d'épargne KBC BNP Paribas Fortis vdk bank Nagelmackers ABN Amro Pensio B Banque de Luxembourg USPP Pricoa 46 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 47 year period). There will also be a food court, study and laundry room and social facilities. Xior-Karspeldreef Amsterdam BV and Alderman Wedemeijer signed a letter of intent agreement for this. Constructionisexpectedtostartin2023,afterobtaininganal and irrevocable environmental permit for the project. On average, the studios are 18.5 m² and 26 m² in size. Social facilities will be located on the lowest floors and there will also be a roof terrace for the residents and an inner courtyard that will be accessible to everyone. • Strengthening of liquidity and nancing position – Green USPP issue ›IncreaseofMEUR40toexistingGreenUSPP On 28 October 2021, Xior successfully increased the existing Green USPP by MEUR 40 with a new tranche with a 12-year term. See also the press release of 10 April 2020, when Xior successfully completeditsrstUSPrivatePlacementforMEUR100withthe issue of MEUR 100 of Green Bonds. This Green USPP was placed with three institutional investors belonging to a large international insurance group: • Existing Green USPP tranches MEUR34–maturityon17April2026–coupon1.92% MEUR66–maturityon19April2032–coupon2.32% Karspeldreef – Amsterdam • New Green USPP tranche MEUR40–maturityon28October2033(12years)–coupon 1.81% ›NewGreenUSPPshelfagreement At the same time, on 28 October 2021, a new USPP shelf agreement was successfully concluded with Pricoa Private Capital for a total amount of MUSD 125 (approximately MEUR 107) with a maximum term of 12 years and 6 months. A shelf agreement provides quick and easy access to capital whenever Xior needs it. Thanks to the advance approval and with the credit documentation already existing and signed upfront, there can be a quick response to a request for additional credit and no lengthy documentation process is required. The following tranche of this shelf agreement for the issue of Green USPP has already been issued: •MEUR45–maturityon28October2033(12years)–coupon 1.81% Therefore MUSD 72.2 (approximately MEUR 62) of the shelf agreementremainsavailableforsubsequentnancingneeds. • New acquisition in Seville in prime location This new project relates to the development of a residence consisting of 416 rooms (including 78 short-stay rooms), all equipped with private bathrooms. The residence offers a wide rangeofcommunalareassuchasareception,ofces,gym,study rooms, restaurant, laundry room, outdoor spaces and a beautiful rooftop garden with a swimming pool. With this transaction, the total number of Xior units in Seville rose from 309 to 730. Just like the current projects in Portugal, namely Granjo in Porto and Lamas in Lisbon, a triple net lease agreement will be concluded for this residence with (likely to be a Spanish subsidiary of) Odalys, with a parent guarantee from the Duval Group for a term of 12 years at a xed rent. The total investment value of both projects is approximately MEUR 44.4, with an expected theoretical gross initial yield of approximately 7%. The development will take place within a joint venture with various parties including Promiris, a Belgian party with whom Xior has worked successfully in the past on the same basis on projects in Belgium, as well as on two Odalys projects in Portugal. Xior’s entry will be phased, with 50% of the joint-venture shares being acquired on obtaining the city development permit (expected Q1 2022) and the remaining 50% upon completion (expected Q4 2024). The signed letter of intent is still subject to conditions, including due diligence with a positive outcome. As at 31 December 2021, the nominal value of the non-current andcurrentnancialdebtwasKEUR915,596,asdetailedinthe table below: 21 For the transactions and achievements for 2020, please refer to the Annual Financial Report 2020 on page 55 and following . For the transactions and achievements for 2019, please refer to the Annual Financial Report 2019 on page 58 and following . For the transactions and achievements for 2018, please refer to the Annual Financial Report 2018 from page 55 . In thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 Guaranteed nancial debt Non-guaranteed nancial debt Non-currentnancialliabilities 750,254 56,458 783,796 Currentnancialliabilities 165,342 3,646 71,696 Total 915,596 60,104 855,492 Overview of net debt position In thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 A Cash 10,849 B Cash equivalents - C Trading securities - D Liquid assets (A+B+C) 10,849 E Short-term bank debt - 1,696 F Current nancial debt – part of long-term nancing - 163,646 G Short-term debt (E+F) - 165,342 H Net short-term debt (G-D) - 154,493 I Long-term bank debt - 551,345 J Bond loans and other - 198,909 K Other non-short-term debt - 104,109 L Long-term debt (I+J+K) - 854,363 M Net debt (H+L) - 1,019,705 5.4 TRANSACTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 21 Following the further implementation of the growth strategy in 2021, the property portfolio increased from 118 properties at the end of 2020 to 162 properties at the end of 2021. In December 2021, Xior had a successful public capital increase that increased the capital and issue premiums by MEUR 116 withoutanyprotdilutionfortheexistingshareholders. Except for what is set out in Chapter 5.5 of this Annual Report , nosignicantchangeshaveoccurredintheCompany’snancial or trading position after 31 December 2021. The price for the acquisitions between the parties was in line with the valuation of the Valuation Experts. • Karspeldreef expansion – Amsterdam (Netherlands) Xior will expand its residence at Karspeldreef 15 in Amsterdam- Zuidoost with a sustainable residential tower, with over 350 additional homes for students and young people. As a result, this location will be transformed into a fully-fledged and attractive student campus. An 80-metre residential tower will be erected with around 350 studios on top of the current car park (for which Xior-Karspeldreef Amsterdam BV, a subsidiary wholly owned by Xior Student Housing, already holds a continuous long-term ground lease, currently expiring on 31 December 2038, but whose terms and conditions, including the duration of the long- term ground lease, can be changed as needed to carry out the project in accordance with the municipal policy, for example in the form of a post-transformation review providing a new 50- 48 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 49 • Further expansion in Vaals On 24 August 2021, Xior announced the purchase (subject to the suspensive condition of not obtaining from the municipality of Vaals (i) an irrevocable and unconditional zoning change and (ii) an irrevocable and unconditional environmental permit) of a plot of land with a surface area of approx. 10.140m², located at the Selzerbeeklaan 21 in Vaals in the Netherlands near the three-country-countries of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, in order to develop a brand new residential complex that will comprise 350 to approximately 400 residential units for students and young professionals. Vaals is a popular student town that mainly caters to the growing student population at the German University of Aachen but is located just across the border in the Netherlands. Due to this unique location at the border, students from Germany can live close to the university and alsoenjoythebenetsoftheDutchrentalsubsidysystem.In short, Vaals is a top location for both local and international students from Germany and the Netherlands. For a further update on this project (including Xior’s announcement of 25 February 2022, which shows that the suspensive condition has been met and that the project proposed by Xior cannot be realised at this location), we refer you to Chapter 5.6.5. of this Annual Report . • Successful takeover bid for Student Properties Spain – HUBR On 12 July 2021, Xior announced the launch of a voluntary public takeover bid to acquire a majority stake in the Spanish student accommodation company Student Properties Spain SOCIMI SA (“SPS”). On 12 August, the takeover bid was successfully concluded, and Xior now controls 99.99% of all issued and outstanding shares in SPS. The company will remain listed on the BME and retain its Socimi status. Student Properties Spain - HUBR The SPS portfolio consists of three state-of-the-art residences that together offer more than 725 beds, located in top locations in three of Spain’s most popular student cities: Madrid, Seville and Malaga. For more details about these residences, see our previous press release dated 12 July 2021. The three residences are operated under the HUBR brand, which will now join forces with the Xior team. For more information about the HUBR operational platform, please see the HUBR website. New loans with ABN Amro On 8 July 2021, the Company took out an additional loan with ABN Amro for MEUR 60. The loan consists of tranche A for MEUR 20 maturing on 1 October 2024 and tranche B of MEUR 40 available from 1 October 2021 and maturing on 31 March 2026. On 23 September 2021, the Company took out an additional loan with ABN Amro Bank for an amount of MEUR 100 with a two-year term. • Acquisition of shares in Uhub Lumiar On 6 July 2021, the Company acquired 25% of Uhub Lumiar. This is part of the agreement concluded with Uhub back in 2019. As the conditions for purchase were met, Xior acquired a 25% interest. Construction work is now underway and it is expected that the building will be completed in Q1 2023, after which Xior will acquire the remaining 75% of the shares. • Acquisition of up-and-running residence in Breda Xior is reinforcing its position in Breda with the acquisition of “Study Studio Park”, a highly popular operational and fully rented student campus in an excellent location on the edge of the city centre in Breda. This building is located on an enclosed site and has 224 self-contained studios all built around an enclosed, relaxing courtyard. In addition to the student rooms, the building also has 31 parking spaces and various communal areas such as a gym, study rooms, a launderette, security cameras, bicycle parking facilities and asportseld.Topromoteinteractionbetweenstudentsand make the campus livelier, all living areas have a view of the courtyard. The acquisition is made via the purchase of a long- term ground lease (until 2 December 2041, with the possibility of a 25-year extension) linked to a construction lease. The total investment value is about MEUR 24 with an expected gross yield of approximately 6% (after rent optimisation). • Acquisition of Antwerp Inn Hotel on Rooseveltplaats in Antwerp In Antwerp, Xior expanded its portfolio further with the acquisition and redevelopment of the Antwerp Inn Hotel (with 51 hotel rooms) at Franklin Rooseveltplaats 9 (together • Acquisition of Quares Student Housing via Public Offer On 11 October 2021, Xior announced the agreement with regard to the acquisition of 32.36% of Quares Student Housing and the intention to launch a voluntary public offer for the remaining shares. This public offer was successfully completed, and on 28 December 2021 Xior acquired full ownership of Quares Student Housing. It concerns an extensive portfolio of 1,107 rooms up and running in Belgium’s major student cities (Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Liège), two committed development projects in Brussels with a total of 181 units as well as a potential pipeline. The total investment value is approx. MEUR 155.8, with an expected initial yield in line with the current valuation of the portfolio in Belgium. This concerns a total of 1,107 lettable units with an occupancy rate at that time of over 99% and an expected revenue flow of MEUR 6.4 for the 2021-2022 academic year and MEUR 6.7 for the 2022-2023 academic year. The shareholders of Quares Student Housing have also provided a collection guarantee of 10% for the current 2021-2022 academic year, and 100% of the budgeted rental income mentioned above for the next academic year. If, and to the extent that, these guarantees do not have to be invoked, the shareholders will be entitled to a price supplement. In addition to these operational assets, two committed projects are being taken over in Brussels, namely Brouck’R and Dansaert with a total of 181 units. Quares Student Housing also has some long- term contracts underway in Brussels with BRIK for the Zavelput 20 and Bisschofsheimlaan 38 residences, and Université Saint- Louis Brussels for the Méridien and Ommegang residences. A small part of the Quares Student Housing portfolio , as with Xior, were also rented to young professionals (about 5%). Octopus - Ghent • Development of a residence in Zaragoza after winning public call for tenders Xior announced on 20 September 2021 that it was the winner of a public call for tenders by Zaragoza Vivienda (fully controlled by the Municipality of Zaragoza) for the development and operation of a flagship student residence in the centre of Zaragoza. With this acquisition, Xior is adding a sixth city to its portfolio, continuing its growth strategy in Spain. Key details of the project: • Newbrownelddevelopmentprojectwithapproximately388 units and various communal facilities • Mix of rooms for students, professors and young professionals • Expected completion for 2023-2024 academic year • A construction leasehold for a 75-year term • Total investment value of approximately MEUR 26 • Expected stabilised gross initial yield of approximately 8% • Entry into joint venture for Artur Lamas project in Lisbon The agreement on this acquisition was announced In March 2019. The entry condition was obtaining the necessary administrative letter of comfort that the permit would be obtained. In the meantime, the permit was obtained later than initially suggested and Xior joined the joint venture for 50% in September 2021. Under the current plan, the project will accommodate 254 students in 121 double studios and three apartments and will also include a laundry room, gym, study room, cafeteria and reception area. Completion is scheduled for Q3 2023. Zaragoza Vivienda Project 50 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 51 The residence enjoys an excellent location right in the vibrant centre of Leeuwarden, within walking distance of shops, public transport and just a ve-minute cycle ride to the Stenden University of Applied Sciences, which is the biggest university of applied sciences in Leeuwarden. The city offers a wide range of courses for about 24,000 students, of whom half are estimated to stay in student accommodation. There is a strong demand for high-quality student housing. Xior is already active in Leeuwarden with its residence on Tesselschadestraat. With this new residence, Xior’s portfolio in Leeuwarden has reached 265 units. This new residence will also be managed by the current operational Xior team. The permit was obtained in 2022, after which redevelopment can start, with completion expected in 2023. With an expectedenergyindexofbelow1.4,thisresidencealsotsin nicely with Xior’s sustainability strategy. The total anticipated investment value for Xior is approx. MEUR 18.5, with an expected stabilised gross return of approx. 6.2%. • Capital increase On 24 February 2021, Xior launched a capital increase in cash with irreducible allocation rights for a maximum gross amount of approx. MEUR 178.9 by issuing a maximum of 4,209,288 new shares at an issue price of EUR 42.50 per share. This capital increase was fully subscribed and the new shares were issued on 9 March 2021. 5.5 OPERATIONAL UPDATE The operational teams across the four countries are currently preparing for the start of the new 2022- 2023 rental season. Following last year’s unprecedented rush, Xior is once again expecting a huge demand for student rooms this year. This can already be seen in the many requests that are currently arriving in all countries, even though the real start of the rental season is not yet underway. It is expected that a structural imbalance between supply and demand will lead to rent increases above inflation (“like for like” growth). In addition, utility costs are also protected against inflation. Thanks to the successful acquisition of Quares Student Housing at the end of December 2021, Xior will be able to take a thousand additional students under its wings in Belgium in the next academic year. After the transaction, the teams joined forces and committed themselves to rapidly integrate the 1,107 operational rooms with Xior so that the upcoming rental season will run smoothly. In Spain, too, the integration of the HUBR properties went smoothly and efforts are now focused on rebranding the residences in order to make everythingXior-proof.Anewcentralofcewasalsoopenedin Madrid to provide further support for the strong growth in Spain. Rent collection The majority of rents for 2021 have been received and the collection rate is 97.2% compared to 96.8% in 2020. The local teams will continue to pay extra attention to collection of the remaining rents. Acceleration of ESG efforts This past year, Xior once again worked hard on its ESG strategy and its further implementation. In early 2021, the North Star project was launched, a multi-year action plan with concrete actions on E(Environment) S(Social) and G(Governance), aligned with Xior’s objectives and in line with the United Nations SDGs. In light of the growth plan, this will be further accelerated during the course of 2022-2023. For the full sustainability report, see Chapter 9 of this Annual Report . Digital transformation project In 2021, an extensive digital transformation project was also announced, to further optimise both the operational functioning and reporting within Xior. This project is running in several phases,withtherstphasealreadymakingenormousprogress in the course of 2021. A central PMS system was chosen, which will be integrated in the four countries throughout 2022 to allow the operational teams to work centrally with a single platform. Thiswillnotonlymakereportingmuchmoreefcient,butwill alsoprovidemanybenetsandextracomfortforthestudents. For more information on digitalisation, see Chapter 9.3 of this Annual Report . with the adjoining investment property at Franklin Roosevelt- plaats 7) right in the centre of Antwerp. This property will be converted into a modern student residence called Roosevelt subject to the necessary planning permissions. The project is very easy to reach by public transport and within walking and cycling distance of the University of Antwerp. It is also just a stone’s throw away from the Kipdorp residence, where the Antwerprentalofceisalsolocated.Thisisaperfectaddition to Xior’s existing portfolio in Antwerp, which already consists of more than 1,000 rooms (including those in the pipeline). For this redevelopment project, a newly established real estate company (in which Xior has a 75% stake) acquired all the shares in Roosevelt NV, which fully owned the existing Antwerp Inn Hotel and the investment property next door. The redevelopment will be based on a joint venture between the newly established real estate company referred to above and a private investor with whom Xior has collaborated in the past. The necessary permits for this redevelopment are expected in the course of 2022, and the project is expected to be completed in Q3 2023. The total investment value is about MEUR 18 with an expected gross yield of approx. 5.75%. • Green CP/MTN programme launch XioristherstorganisationinBelgiumtolaunchaGreenCP/ MTN programme (Commercial Paper/Medium Term Note) to nance green assets, for an original amount of MEUR 100 with a maximum term of 12 years. This amount was increased to MEUR 200 in June 2021. This is also a new form ofnancingforXior,wherebyXiorisfurtherdiversifyingits nancingoptionsandalsoreconrmingitsESGobjectives. The CP Programme is the next step in Xior’s sustainability strategy. Xior is the rst organisation in Belgium to issue a green commercial paper as part of a newly created CP/ MTNprogrammeincollaborationwithBelus(theArranger responsible for the programme’s overall design) and KBC Bank (the Green Structuring Agent responsible for the design of the programme’s green approach), which is fully in line with the already established Green Finance Framework. • Acquisition of the Teatinos Malaga project Xior has signed an agreement with Amro Real Estate Partners, a developer specialising in student accommodation, to purchase a brand-new student residence with 229 student rooms and 231 beds in Malaga. In addition to the rooms, the residence has a swimming pool, several gardens and an outdoor car park with 60 parking spaces. The building’s floor space is spread over approximately 6,000 m² above ground and 1,100 m² below ground. With this agreement, Xior continues to focus on its growth strategy in Spain. The project is located in the north-western part of the city in the Teatinos district, right next to the Malaga university campus with approx. 35,000 students, who can also rely on excellent connections to public transport and arterial roads. Right in front of the entrance to the residence is a stop for a bus route that provides direct access to the vibrant city centre with numerous restaurants, supermarkets and sports facilities. The project received all required building permits in early 2020 and was completed in July 2021. The total investment value is approx. MEUR 23.2 with an expected stabilised gross return of approx. 7.1%. The purchase took place via a share transaction on 29 July 2021. Upon completion of the agreement, Xior concluded a rental agreement under which Amro’s operating platform, Amro Estudiantes,willruntheresidence’soperationsfortherst twoyears,basedonatriplenetleaseandguaranteedxed incomeofapproximatelyMEUR1.3intherstyearandMEUR 1.4 in the second year. • Acquisition of the City Lofts project in Leeuwarden This project involves the redevelopment of part of the former KPN building on Tweebaksmarkt in Leeuwarden into a brand- new student residence with 183 student rooms. In addition to the student rooms, the residence also has a green courtyard of approx. 700 m² and a large underground floor of approx. 1,900 m² (consisting of 190 bicycle parking spaces, a laundry room, a technical room and 1,280 m² of space whose use has still to be decided, for which Xior has received a rental guarantee). Teatinos Malaga 52 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 53 areas and shops • Contemporary, functional and timeless interior design • Development of a public square as a connection between the neighbourhood and the residence. The square is the end of the “Ateliers Centraux” footbridge and offers a space for living and meeting • Opening and renovation of the Trasenster castle to offer services open to the public: restaurants and terraces, or reserved for students: library, study rooms, reading rooms and relaxation areas • Development of the park and patios accessible to the public • Parking for residents and shared mobility Transaction: Xior Student Housing will be the full owner of the student residence and will receive a 50-year long lease on the Trasenster Castle (subject to obtaining the necessary permits). The estimated investment value amounts to MEUR 26 (indicative) with an expected initial return in line with the current market returns for student housing. Completion is expected in 2024. 5.7 PROSPECTS FOR 2022 5.7.1 GROWTH PROSPECTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022 Xior has every intention of continuing to pursue its growth strategy in 2022 by adding quality student properties to its property portfolio and by completing the projects in its property development pipeline. Xior is convinced that a number of attractive growth opportunities remain available both in Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as the Iberian peninsula. The structural imbalance between supply and demand is expected to lead to rent increases that exceed inflation (‘like for like’ growth). The cost of utilities is also hedged against inflation. During the implementation of that strategy, Xior will strive towards a balanced growth of both equity and loan capital withahealthycombinationofvariousnancingsources,whilst keeping the debt ratio under control and maintaining the EPRA earnings per share and increasing the dividend per share compared to 2021 (see Chapter 7.6.3 of this Annual Report ). 5.6 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS 5.6.1 RENEWAL OF LOANS MATURING IN 2022 In the course of 2022, 2 loans with BNPPF for in total MEUR 50, 1 loan with KBC for MEUR 25, 1 loan with Argenta for MEUR 20 and 1 loan with ING for MEUR 20 matured. Negotiations were held with the three banks, BNPPF, Argenta and ING, and an agreementwasreachedtorenancetheloansuntil31/03/2027 and 11/10/2026 for BNPPF, until 31/12/2027 for Argenta and until 5/5/2026 for ING. 5.6.2 CLOSING OF COLLBLANC STUDENT HOUSING In 2019, an agreement was reached for the acquisition of Collblanc, a student building to be developed in Barcelona. After development, this building would be purchased by Xior. The building has since been completed and on 28 February 2022 the shares in the company Collblanc Student Housing were therefore transferred. 5.6.3 XIOR CONTINUES ITS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION WITH ENTRY POLAND Xior continues its international expansion strategy as a continental player specialised in student housing by adding a fth country to its portfolio. After Belgium, The Netherlands, Spain and Portugal, Poland is next on the list and will become an additional driving force to further realise Xior’s international growth plans. With a rst investment project with over 500 rooms,Xioristakingasubstantialrststepintothisnewmarket. The total investment value amounts to approx. MEUR 32 with a gross investment yield of approx. 9%. The entire investment will be in EUR, to avoid currency risk. Delivery is expected in 2024. 5.6.4 FURTHER EXPANSION IN GRANADA: NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT PRIME LOCATION Xior signed the letter of intent for the development of a brand new residence in Granada, adding a second location to its portfolio in this Andalusian student city. This development project consists of approx. 310 rooms (all equipped with individual bathroom) as well as several communal areas. This development, which will meet high sustainability standards, will be completed in Q3 2025 and will be operated for 12 years by Odalys, with who Xior is already cooperating with for three other projects. A triple net lease will also be concluded with Odalys for this residence, for a periodof12yearsataxedrentprice. 5.6.5 UPDATE ON STUDENT HOUSING IN VAALS As announced by Xior on 25 February 2022, in January 2022 Xior, together with the Municipal Executive of Vaals, concluded that a large number of student units at the intended location at Selzerbeeklaan (announced by Xior on 24 August 2021) would be impossible to realise. Following this conclusion, Xior has appealed to the realisation of the suspensive condition regarding the purchase agreement announced by Xior on 24 August 2021 (which is mentioned in Chapter 5.4 of this Annual Report ). The municipality of Vaals will therefore investigate in the coming months, together with Xior, partly on the basis of indications received as a result of the discussions with local residents and with the municipality, whether there are other possibilities for this development in Vaals desired by Xior and by the municipality. In addition, the possibility of creating a coherent set of (new) residential functions in the area will be examined. 5.6.6 ACQUISITION RENOVATION PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF SERAING ThecityofSeraingistheownerofamagnicent4-hectarepark, planted with remarkable trees and including a to be renovated patrimony. In order to plan its redevelopment, a multidisciplinary team was appointed at the beginning of March 2022, with the task ofdesigning,building,nancingandoperatinganaccommodation complex with services for students and young professionals. The Trasenster Castle, built in the heart of the park, will also be restored and transformed in order to develop a service function, integrated into the project. Programme: • Construction of approx. 300 units with various common 54 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 55 % % EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) Annualised gross rental income based on the current rent on the closing date, excluding the property charges, divided by the portfolio market value plus the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties. 4.4% 4.8% EPRA Adjusted Net Initial Yield (Adjusted NIY) This measure integrates an adjustment of the EPRA NIY for the end of rent-free periods or other non-expired rental incentives. 4.4% 4.8% EPRA rental vacancies Estimated Rental Value of vacant units divided by the Estimated Rental Value of the total portfolio. 0.95% 3.4% 22 EPRA cost ratio (including vacancy costs) EPRA costs (including vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income. 24.3% 24.9% EPRAcostratio(excluding vacancy costs) EPRA costs (excluding vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income. 23.4% 23.8% 23 The 3.4% ERV rental vacancy as at 31 December 2020 is partly attributable to the ramp-up of the completed properties in the last quarter of 2020. EPRA earnings 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 82,313 -41,773 Variations in the fair value of investment property -63,598 50,448 Other portfolio result 30,837 15,782 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variationsinthefairvalueofnancialassetsandliabilities -12,022 8,837 Share in the result of joint ventures -301 676 Deferred taxes relating to IAS 40 adjustments 7,567 -9 EPRA earnings 44,796 33,961 Result on the portfolio 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variations in the fair value of investment property 63,598 -50,448 Other portfolio result -30,837 -15,782 Result on the portfolio 32,761 -66,230 5.8 DATA ACCORDING TO THE EPRA REFERENCE SYSTEM 22 22 Financial performance indicator calculated in accordance with the EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association) Best Practice Recommendations. See also www.epra.com.. 5.8.1 EPRA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The data set out below is not required by the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The Statutory Auditor veriedwhethertheEPRAearnings,EPRAnetassetvalue(NAV) and EPRA triple net asset value (NNNAV) ratios were calculated accordingtothedenitionsquotedintheEPRABestPractice Recommendations and whether the nancial data used in the calculation of these ratios corresponds to the accounting informationincludedintheconsolidatednancialstatements. EPRA metrics Denition 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 In KEUR EUR per share in KEUR EUR per share EPRA earnings Underlying result derived from the strategic operating activities. This indicates the extent to which dividend payments are covered by earnings. 44,796 1.82 33,962 1.74 EPRA NAV Net asset value (NAV) adjusted to take into account the fair value of the investment property and excluding certain elementsthatarenotpartofanancialmodeloflong-term property investments. 1,073,061 38.63 733,848 34.87 EPRA NNNAV EPRA NAV adjusted to take into account the fair value of (i) the assets and liabilities, (ii) the debts and (iii) the deferred taxes. 1,003,852 36.13 659,503 31.34 EPRA Net Reinstatement Value (NRV) Assumes that entities never sell property and aims to represent the value needed to rebuild the property. 1,165,918 41.97 811,047 38.54 EPRA Net Tangible Asset (NTA) Assumes that entities buy and sell assets, causing certain levels of unavoidable deferred tax to materialise. 1,053,348 37.92 715,394 33.99 EPRA Net Disposal Value (NDV) Represents the shareholder value in a ‘sell-out scenario’, in whichdeferred tax, assets and liabilities and certain other adjustments are calculated to the full extent, after deduction of the resulting tax. 976,852 35.16 648,221 30.80 56 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 57 As at 31/12/2021 EPRA NRV EPRA NTA EPRA NDV EPRA NAV EPRA NNNAV IFRS equity attributable to shareholders excluding minority interests 984,436 984,436 984,436 984,436 984,436 Minority interests XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX 19,416 19,416 DEDUCTION Deferred taxes related to FV earnings on IP 56,186 56,186 XXXXXXXXXXX 56,186 XXXXXXXXXXX FVofnancialinstruments 13,023 13,023 XXXXXXXXXXX 13,023 XXXXXXXXXXX IntangiblexedassetsonIFRSBS XXXXXXXXXXX 297 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX ADDITION FVofxed-incomedebts XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX -7,584 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Taxes on the transfer of real estate 112,273 N/A XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX NAV 1,165,918 1,053,348 976,852 1,073,061 1,003,852 Fully diluted number of shares 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 NAV per share 41.97 37.92 35.16 38.63 36.13 NAV per share – group share 41.97 37.92 35.16 37.95 35.44 Fair Value % of total portfolio % excl. deferred taxes Portfolio subject to deferred taxes and intended to be held and not sold in the long term 1,967,056 100 100 Portfolio subject to partial deferred tax and tax structuring 0 0 0 EPRA earnings per share 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 82,313 -41,773 Variations in the fair value of investment property -63,598 50,448 Other portfolio result 30,837 15,782 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variationsinthefairvalueofnancialassetsandliabilities -12,022 8,837 Share in the result of joint ventures and associated companies -301 676 Deferred taxes relating to IAS 40 adjustments 7,567 -9 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 EPRA earnings per share 1.82 1.74 EPRA earnings per share – group share 1.80 1.70 Average interest rate 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Nominal interest burden on loans 5,251 4,197 Costs of permitted hedging instruments 3,233 2,791 Capitalised interest 4,656 3,785 Average outstanding debt during the period 810,932 655,477 Average interest rate 1.62% 1.64% Average interest rate excluding costs of permitted hedging instruments 1.22% 1.22% Average nancing costs 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Nominal interest burden on loans 5,251 4,197 Costs of permitted hedging instruments 3,233 2,791 Capitalised interest 4,656 3,785 Breakdownofthenominalamountofnancialdebt 395 337 Bank costs and other commissions 1,513 1,009 Average outstanding debt during the period 810,932 655,477 Average nancing costs 1.86% 1.85% Average nancing costs excluding costs of permitted hedging instruments 1.46% 1.42% 58 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 59 EPRA Net Initial Yield 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Investmentproperty–fullownershipfairvalue 2.006.026 1.632.555 Investmentproperty–shareinjointventures 83.245 20.873 Minus property developments -263.796 -339.114 Completed property portfolio 1.825.475 1.314.314 Transaction fees 112.273 95.304 Investment value of property available for rent 1.937.748 1.409.618 Annualised gross rental income 92.557 73.539 Property charges 7.814 5.702 Annualised net rental income 84.743 67.837 Notional amount at the end of the rent-free period - - Adjusted annualised net rental income 84.743 67.837 EPRA Net Initial Yield 4,4% 4,8% EPRA Adjusted Net Initial Yield 4,4% 4,8% EPRA Rental Vacancy 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Estimated rental value of the vacant units 882 2.485 Estimated rental value of the entire portfolio 24 92.557 72.406 EPRA Rental Vacancy 0,95% 3,4% 25 EPRA cost ratio 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Overheads 6.626 5.996 Impairments on trade receivables 244 539 Property charges 12.503 8.043 EPRA costs (incl. vacancy costs) 19.373 14.578 Vacancy costs 667 655 EPRA costs (excl. vacancy costs) 18.706 13.923 Gross rental income 79.843 58.434 EPRA cost ratio (incl. vacancy costs) 24,3% 24,9% EPRA cost ratio (excl. vacancy costs) 23,4% 23,8% 24 Calculated based on annualised rent of the operating portfolio. Last year calculated in relation to total annualised interest of the portfolio, adjusted this year. 25 The 3.4% ERV rental vacancy as at 31 December 2020 is partly attributable to the ramp-up of the completed properties in the last quarter of 2020. As at 31/12/2020 EPRA NRV EPRA NTA EPRA NDV EPRA NAV EPRA NNNAV IFRS equity attributable to shareholders excluding minority interests 641,194 641,194 641,194 641,194 641,194 Minority interests XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX 18,309 18,309 DEDUCTION Deferred taxes related to FV earnings on IP 47,815 47,815 XXXXXXXXXXX 47,815 XXXXXXXXXXX FVofnancialinstruments 26,530 26,530 XXXXXXXXXXX 26,530 XXXXXXXXXXX IntangiblexedassetsonIFRSBS XXXXXXXXXXX 145 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX ADDITION FVofxed-incomedebts XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX -7,027 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Transaction fees 95,508 N/A XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX NAV 811,047 715,394 648,221 733,848 659,503 Fully diluted number of shares 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 NAV per share 38.54 33.99 30.80 34.87 31.34 NAV per share – group share 38.54 33.99 30.80 34.00 30.47 Fair Value % of total portfolio % excl. deferred taxes Portfolio subject to deferred taxes and intended to be held and not sold in the long term 1,555,779 100 100 Portfolio subject to partial deferred tax and tax structuring 0 0 0 60 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 61 5.9 REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF THE ANNUAL REPORT In accordance with Articles 3:6 and 3:32 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the required elements of Xior’s Annual Report are contained in the following chapters: 1 Risk Management, 5.2 ManagementReport–Commentsontheconsolidated nancialstatementsforthenancialyear2021, 5.3 ManagementReport–Managementanduseof nancialresources, 5.4 ManagementReport–Transactionsand achievements, 5.6 ManagementReport–Postbalancesheetevents, 5.7 ManagementReport–Prospectsfor2022, 6 Corporate Governance, 9 Corporate Social Responsibility and 10 Financial Report. “ All employees are given the opportunity to sign up for various external and in-house training courses, both through ‘on the eld’ training for job- specic, ESG and software skills as well as soft skills. „ 5.8.2 EPRA NET RENTAL INCOME ON A CONSTANT COMPARISON BASIS 31.12.2021 31.12.2020 In thousands of EUR Unchanged composition of the portfolio over 2 years Acquisitions Disinvest- ments Total net rental income Unchanged composition of the portfolio over 2 years Evolution net rental income Evolution net rental income (in %) Changes due to indexation 39,852 39,991 79,843 39,045 807 2.07% Changes in the occupancy rate Changes due to renegotiations with existing tenants Change in the damage compensation received Other changes Total rental income with unchanged composition 39,852 39,991 0 79,843 39,045 807 2.07% Reconciliation with the consolidated net rental income Impairments -244 NET RENTAL INCOME 79,599 The table above shows the evolution of the EPRA rental income assuming the composition of the portfolio remains constant. However, the impact for 2021 is limited given that only a small number of the properties were part of the portfolio for the entire years of 2020 and 2021. Like-for-like income could be calculated for 50% of the rental income. 5.8.3 EPRA CAPEX TABLE In thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Property acquisitions 263,355 346,330 Developments 63,845 73,963 Portfolio like-for-like income 5,677 1,504 Miscellaneous 4,656 3,785 Total 337,533 425,582 Developments refer to the Capex on ongoing property development projects or property development projects that were concluded in the course of 2021. The portfolio like-for- like income relates to Capex on properties that had already The like-for-like EPRA rental income increased by 2.07%. This is largely attributable to the indexation of the rental income in the Netherlands and indexation of the commercial leases. been acquired and rented out as at 1 January 2021. This concerns improvement investments and thorough renovations, whereby buildings were temporarily taken out of lease for renovation. Other relates to capitalised interest expenses. 62 I MANAGEMENT REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 63 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 06 Woodskot BRUSSELS “ In 2021, a comprehensive digital transformation project was also announced, to further optimise both operations and reporting within Xior. This project is progressing in several phases, withtherstphasealreadymakinggreat progress during 2021. „ 64 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 65 6.1.2 INTERNAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 6.1.2.1 General Internal control is a process that aims to provide reasonable certainty about the effectiveness and improvement of the Company’s operation, the reliability and integrity of information, and conformity with policy lines, procedures, legislation and regulations. The “internal control” is divided into three specic pillars: internal audit (internal audit procedures and internal audit function), risk management (risk management policy and risk management function) and compliance (integrity policy and compliance function), for which purpose the “internal audit” should not only be implemented as a separate third pillar but also play a “transversal” role in relation to the other two pillars. The performance of each of these functions, in conjunction with the responsibilities of the operational services, forms a “line of defence” against the risks faced by the Company. The organisation of the above functions is approached in an appropriate and proportional manner, depending also on the nature, size and complexity of the Company’s activities in terms of its balance sheet, result and number of staff. For a more detailed description of the Company’s internal control, please refer to Chapter 8 of the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter , which is available on the Company’s website (http:// www.xior.be/nl/investor/corporate-governance). From their respective roles as CEO and CFO of the Company and executive director, the actual managers, Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert, assume responsibility for the organisation of internal control under the supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors. 6.1.2.2 Organisation of internal control The Company’s audit committee’s responsibilities include: (i) the monitoring of the nancial reporting process; (ii) the monitoring of the statutory audit of the nancial statements and the Consolidated Financial Statements, including follow- up of the questions and recommendations formulated by the Statutory Auditor; and (iii) the assessment and monitoring of the independence of the Statutory Auditor, paying particular attention to the provision of additional services to the Company. The audit committee performs its tasks when the Board of Directors draws up the annual nancial statements, the ConsolidatedFinancialStatementsandtheabridgednancial statements intended for publication. Prior to every half-yearly meeting of the Board of Directors, a half-yearly report is drawn up and submitted by the Statutory Auditor to the audit committee. 6.1.2.3 Risk analysis and audit procedures The audit committee regularly assesses the risks to which the Company is exposed, reports on this to the Board of Directors and the latter takes the necessary decisions based on this assessment (for example with regard to market developments inbothpropertyandrentalpotential,determiningthenancing and interest rate hedging strategy, assessing tenant risks, determiningandmanagingtheidentiedresidentialrisks). In this context, the General Counsel presented the Xior Risk Register and Action Plan at the Board of Directors’ meeting of 26 April2021.Theregisterisariskmatrix.Itidentiestheresidual risks the Company is exposed to, determines a target level and develops an action plan for each risk in order to evolve towards that target level. The Company will repeat this exercise on a regular basis and use its conclusions to determine the risk management strategy and evaluate the results of the initiatives taken. 6.1.2.4 Financial information and communication Theprocessfordrawingupnancialinformationisstructured based on pre-determined tasks and timetables that must beobserved.Forthe purposeofnancialreporting,theaudit environment consists of the following components: • The nance and accounting team is responsible for the preparationandreportingofthenancialinformation. • Xior uses a checklist with a summary of all tasks that must be performed in relation to the annual, half-yearly and quarterly closing of its accounts (at separate and consolidated level). A managerwithinthenancialdepartmentandthetimetableto be observed are linked to each task. Based on this checklist, everyonewithinthenancialdepartmentknowswhattasks have to be performed and by what deadline. • The controller (Finance Manager) is responsible for the verication of the separate nancial information and the follow-up of the accountants. • The Finance & Reporting Director is responsible for the preparationoftheconsolidatedgures(inconjunctionwith the CFO) and the feedback on the nancial information to Xior’s operational activities. The Finance & Reporting Director isalsoresponsibleforpreparingallnancialreportingforthe public, the Management and the Board of Directors. • The Finance & Reporting Director analyses the quarterly guresandcomparesthemwiththebudgetorforecastand 6.1 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 6.1.1 CODE OF REFERENCE AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARTER This Chapter outlines the rules and principles that form the basis for the organisation of the Company’s corporate governance. This statement contains the main rules that Xior has adopted pursuant to legislation and recommendations on corporate governance and forms part of the Annual Report, in accordance with Article 3:6, Sections 2 and 3 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. For the past nancial year, the Company used the Belgian Corporate Governance Code 2020 as indicated by the Royal Decree of 12 May 2019 (the “Governance Code 2020” available on the following website: http://www. corporategovernancecommittee.be) as a code of reference. The Company’s Corporate Governance Charter (including the Trading Regulations) were approved on 25 November 2015 and were last reviewed on 22 February 2021. The Company has also established a whistleblowing procedure (Internal Reporting Procedure) and a Code of Conduct. These documents can be consulted on the Company website (http://www.xior.be/nl/ investor/investor-relations/publications/policies), and obtained freeofchargefromtheCompany’sregisteredofce. The Company does its utmost to comply at all times with the principles on corporate governance as set out in the Governance Code 2020, but without compromising the applicable statutory provisions (particularly those of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies) and the Company’s Articles of Association. If the Company deviates from one or more principles or provisions of the Governance Code 2020, it must set out the reasons for this in the corporate governance statement, in accordance with the comply or explain principle . Xior’s Board of Directors fully endorses the principles of the Governance Code 2020, but believes that certain, limited deviations from its provisions are justied in light of the nature, size and complexity of the Company and its activities. More specically, in 2021 Xior deviated from the following recommendations of the Governance Code 2020: • Article 7.6 of the Governance Code 2020: this provision recommends that the non-executive directors receive part of their remuneration in the form of Company shares in order to give their actions the perspective of a long-term shareholder. As already explained in the Company’s remuneration policy ( see Chapter 6.5 of the Corporate Governance Charter ), Xior deviates from this principle and does not provide any share- based remuneration to directors. The Board of Directors is convinced that the application of this principle would not help to make actions more from the perspective of a long-term shareholder, given the Company’s nature (an RREC) and the directors’ actual circumstances. The fees of the Company’s non-executive directors are at such a level that the effect of such share-base remuneration would be very limited. In the Board of Directors’ opinion, the legal framework for the Company and its strategy (as determined by the Board of Directors) also guarantees that actions are always taken from the perspective of long-term Company shareholders. • Article 7.9 of the Governance Code 2020: this provision stipulates that the Board of Directors shall set a minimum threshold for shares held by members of the executive management. As mentioned in the remuneration policy, the Board of Directors has not set a minimum threshold. Since allmembersoftheexecutivemanagementhold(signicant) share positions in the Company, it was decided that the purpose of this provision has been achieved: the members of the executive management have skin in the game and their interests are aligned with the interests of the Company’s shareholders. The absence of a xed minimum threshold also offers flexibility for the future, for example when a new member joins the executive management. • Article 7.12 of the Governance Code 2020: this provision stipulates that the Board of Directors must adopt provisions that enable the Company to reclaim paid variable remuneration or withhold the payment of variable remuneration in certain circumstances. The Board of Directors draws up adjusted KPIs for variable remuneration each year and checks whether they have been achieved at the end of the year. This gives sufcientflexibilitytotakeintoaccountthelong-termvalue creation for the Company. 66 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 67 Since 1 September 2021, the Company has employed a full-time InternalAuditManagerwhoreportstoSoeRobberechts. 6.1.2.6.3 Appropriate independent compliance function and appropriate integrity policy The “independent compliance function” is kept as an independent function within the organisation and focuses on investigating and promoting the Company’s compliance with the laws, regulations and rules of conduct applicable to the Company, particularly the rules relating to the integrity of the Company’s operations. These include the rules resulting from the Company’s policy, the Company’s status and the other statutory and regulatory provisions. In other words, they are part of the corporate culture with an emphasis on honesty and integrity, adherence to high ethical standards in business and compliance with the regulations applicable to the Company. The Company (this RREC) and its employees must behave with integrity: they must be honest, reliable and trustworthy. The person charged with the compliance function is responsible for preparing and testing recommendations. The compliance function’sscopespecicallyincludes–butisnotlimitedto– the monitoring of compliance with the applicable rules (i) on conflicts of interest, (ii) on the incompatibility of mandates (for example with respect to the assessment of directors’ independence), (iii) laid down in the Company’s code of ethics (if available), and (iv) on market abuse (inside information and market manipulation). These rules have been developed further in the Company’s Corporate Governance Code, Trading Regulations and Code of Conduct. Senior management (regularly) investigates which other domains and activities should be included in the work domains of the compliance function. It does so based on a risk analysis and in consultation with the Board of Directors, taking into accounttheCompany’sspeciccharacteristics. Michael Truyen was responsible for the Compliance function until 31 March 2021. Andries De Smet has taken on the Compliance function since then. He has been appointed to do soforanindeniteperiod. 6.1.3 SHAREHOLDERSHIP 6.1.3.1 Company founders The Company’s historic founders are: • Aloxe NV, a public limited company under Belgian law with itsregisteredofceatMechelsesteenweg34,Box101,2018 Antwerp, entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number BE 0849.479.874 (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section); and • Bimmoc BV, a private limited company under Belgian law withitsregisteredofceatMechelsesteenweg34,Box101, 2018 Antwerp, entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number BE 0899.916.906 (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section), which has since been dissolved following its merger with Xior Student Housing NV. 6.1.3.2 Shareholder structure As at 31 December 2021, the registered capital of Xior Student Housing NV was EUR 500,063,418.00, represented by 27,781,301 fully paid-up shares. The following table illustrates Xior’s shareholder structure based on the information received from the shareholders (see also transparencynotications)and/orpubliclyknowninformation in the case of Aloxe NV. Shareholder # shares 31/12/2021 % shares (rounded) AloxeNV–Mr.C.TeunissenandMr.F.Snauwaert 4,754,449 17.11% 1 AXA Investment Managers SA 2 1,743,019 6.28% 3 Public (free float) 21,283,833 76.61% Total (denominator) 27,781,301 - 1 Basedonthetransparencynoticationof12December2018andpubliclyavailableinformation(includingthedenominatorasat7December2021(27,781,301)). 2 AXAInvestmentManagersSAmakesthetransparencynoticationasthecontrollingpersonforAXAInvestmentManagersParisSA,AXARealEstateInvestmentManagersSAandAXA Real Estate Investment Managers SGP. 3 Basedonthetransparencynoticationof3April2020andpubliclyavailableinformation(includingthedenominatorasat7December2021(27,781,301)). No special rights of inspection have been granted to certain categories of shareholders. withtheguresofthepreviousquarterorpreviousyear.This analysis is discussed afterwards with the CFO and CEO. • TheCFOisresponsibleforthenalcheckoftheConsolidated Financial Statements, and warrants the correct application of the valuation rules. • The CFOregularly discussesthe nancial information with the CEO as the person responsible for the day-to-day policy. • The CEO, CFO and Finance & Reporting Director regularly hold extensivemeetingstodiscussthemainnancialpriorities. • TheBoardofDirectorsquestionsanddiscussesthenancial reporting and forecasts in depth with the CEO and CFO each quarter and ensures the correct application of the valuation rules. 6.1.2.5 Persons involved in evaluating internal control The quality of internal control is also assessed during the course ofthenancialyearby: • The Statutory Auditor: rstly as part of the audit of the annualguresandthelimitedauditofthehalf-yearlygures and, secondly, as part of the annual assessment of the underlying processes and procedures. The processes are adjusted, where necessary, based on the Statutory Auditor’s recommendations. • The audit committee (see above) and the Board of Directors. • The internal auditor. • The Valuation Experts: the Company’s Valuation Experts obviously play an important indirect role for purposes of internal control with regard to the valuation of the Company’s property. • The FSMA: as a listed company and a public RREC, the Company is supervised by the Belgian Financial Services and MarketsAuthority(FSMA).Thisinvolvesaspecicinspection ofthenancialinformation. • TheComplianceOfcer. 6.1.2.6 Pillars of internal control 6.1.2.6.1 Appropriate risk management function and appropriate risk management policy The person responsible for the risk management function (the Risk Manager) prepares, develops, monitors, updates and implements the risk management policy and risk management procedures.TheroleofCompanyRiskManagerisfullledbythe CFO,FrederikSnauwaert,whowasappointedforanindenite period in this regard. TheRiskManagerfullsthisrolebasedontheirjobresponsibilities and operational experience by analysing the risks facing the Company both on a regular basis and on an ad hoc basis. This may result in practical advice to the Company’s other departments. The Risk Manager frequently reports to the Company’s other actual leader. Equally, the Risk Manager discusses the main risk developments with the Board of Directors at least once a year via the audit committee, as the Board of Directors bears nal responsibility for the Company’s risk management. It is underlined that risk management is an integral part of the waythebusinessisrunonanoperational,technical,nancial andlegallevel.Thiscoversthedailynancialandoperational management, continuous consultation internally and with external advisers where necessary, the optimal application of the four-eyes principle, the analysis of new investment cases,duediligenceprocedures,thedenitionofthestrategy and objectives and the embedding of strict decision-making procedures. Risk management is therefore the responsibility of the entire team across all layers of the organisation, each at their own level with different responsibilities. 6.1.2.6.2 Appropriate independent internal audit function The “internal audit” can be understood as an independent appraisal function that is embedded in the organisation and focuses on the investigation and evaluation of the operation, effectiveness and efciency of the Company’s (control) processes/procedures, including the compliance and risk management functions. Internal audit includes the operation, effectiveness and efciency of processes, procedures and activities with regard to: (i) operational matters (quality and adequacy of systems and procedures, organisational structures, policies and methods and resources used in relation to objectives); (ii) nancial matters (reliability of accounting, nancial statements and the nancial reporting process,and compliance with applicable (accounting) regulations); (iii) management matters (quality of the management function and staff services within the framework of the company’s objectives); and (iv) risk management and compliance. In the past few years, the Company has entrusted the internal audit function to an external party by appointing independent consultancyrmMazars,whichispermanentlyrepresentedby one and the same individual, Anton Nuttens. However, given the Company’s growth, it was decided in the second half of 2021 to handle the entire internal audit function in-house. We organised a gradual transfer of tasks and information in consultation with Mazars.SoeRobberechts(Finance&ReportingDirector)isstill the person ultimately responsible for overseeing the internal audit function within the Company in 2021. She supervised the external internal auditor until the end of their mandate in 2021. 68 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 69 6.1.5 COMPOSITION The Company’s Board of Directors consists of seven members: > two executive directors: Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert; and The table below provides an overview of the (non-)executive directors and the terms of their directorships. >ve non-executive independent directors: Leen Van den Neste, Joost Uwents, Wilfried Neven, Wouter De Maeseneire and Marieke Bax. Director's name Capacity Directorship start Directorship end Reappointment Christian Teunissen Executivedirector–CEO 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Frederik Snauwaert Executivedirector–CFO 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Wilfried Neven Non-executive director 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Wouter De Maeseneire Non-executive director 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Joost Uwents Non-executive director 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Leen Van den Neste Non-executive director 23/11/2015 Ordinary General Meeting 2022 16/05/2019 Marieke Bax Non-executive director 20/05/2021 Ordinary General Meeting 2025 N/A 6.1.3.3 Members of the Board of Directors or the executive management The following table shows an overview of the number of shares owned by members of the Board of Directors and the executive management as at 31 December 2021. Member of the Board of Directors or executive management Number of shares on 31 December 2021 AloxeNV–Mr.C.TeunissenandMr.F.FrederikSnauwaert(seetransparencynotication/publicinformation) 4,754,449 Mr. Christian Teunissen 3,120 Aloxe NV 1 4,746,529 Mr. Frederik Snauwaert 4,800 Mr.JoostUwents 3,464 Mr. Wouter De Maeseneire 1,616 Mr. Bastiaan Grijpink 6,705 1 This stake in Xior Student Housing NV is directly held by Aloxe NV. Aloxe NV is controlled by Christian Teunissen (directly and via Nevi BV, a company which is likewise controlled by Christian Teunissen). 6.1.4 THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 6.1.4.1 General The Board of Directors consists of seven directors. It includes venon-executiveindependentdirectors(includingtheChair) and two executive directors, one of which is the Managing Director. The composition of the Board of Directors must be characterised by a proportional representation between executive, independent and other non-executive directors. At least half of the Board of Directors consists of non-executive directors, and at least three of them are independent within the meaning of Article 7:87, Section 1 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and Provision 3.5 of the Governance Code 2020. The composition of the Board of Directors must guarantee that decisions are taken in the Company’s interest. This composition will be determined based on complementarity in terms of competences, experience and knowledge. The aim is to achieve a composition of the Board of Directors that guarantees the presence of directors who are familiar with property in general, student housing in particular and/or other contiguous areas of expertise that are deemed important for the Company’s activities. The further aim is to achieve a representation of directors who are experienced in operational,nancial and other aspects of real estate company management, and of a regulated real estate company in particular, and/or in policy in listed companies. The necessary attention will also be paid to the requirements of gender diversity and diversity in general. Article 7:86 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code stipulates that in companies whose securities are admitted for trading on a regulated market, at least one third of the members of the Board of Directors must be of the opposite sex to that of the other members. For the application of this provision, the required minimum number of members of the opposite sex is rounded to the closest whole number. For companies whose securities are admittedtoaregulatedmarketforthersttime,thisobligation mustbecompliedwithfromtherstdayofthesixthnancial year that commences after this admission (from 1 January 2021). The Board of Directors has had a second member of the oppositesextotheothervememberssince20May2021,so the requirements of Article 7:86 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code have been met. Under the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies, the directors, actual managers and those responsible for the independent control functions may only be natural persons. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies, members of the Board of Directors must always have the required professional reliability and appropriate expertise for the performance of their duties. They may not fall within the scope of the prohibitory provisions of the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Their appointment must be submitted to the FSMA for approval in advance. 70 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 71 Mr. Wilfried Neven (iii) Mr. Wilfried Neven °1966 ofce address: Rue des Croisiers 24 - 4000 Liège Wilfried Neven is Vice CEO at Ethias SA, where he has held thekeyroleofChief Digital andTransformationOfcersince February 2020. He had previously worked within the Allianz Group since 2011, where he was CEO Belgium of Allianz Benelux NV until the end of 2019. Previously, he held directorships with P&V Group and ING Insurance Belgium. He obtained a degree in commercial engineering in 1989 and also completed a course in Risk Management at the Antwerp Management School. He also obtainedadditionalqualicationsattheINGBusinessSchool, Heemskerk (Netherlands) and the Guberna Institute. Current directorships: Ethias SA (member of the Executive Committee), Ethias Services NV (Director). Ended directorships: Allianz Benelux NV (CEO Belgium and member of the Board of Directors), Allianz Nederland Groep NV (member of the Management Board and Board of Directors), Assuralia (member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors), EDB Investments SCA (member of the Supervisory Board), Portima CBVA (Chair of the Board of Directors), Viaxis CVBA (Director) and the Royal Circle of Belgian Insurers CRAB/ KKVB (Director). Prof. Wouter De Maeseneire (iv) Prof. Wouter De Maeseneire °1977 ofce address: Reep 1 - 9000 Ghent Wouter De Maeseneire is an associate professor in corporate nanceattheVlerickBusinessSchoolandavisitingprofessor at Erasmus/Ghent University. In August 2015 he was appointed academic dean of the Vlerick Master’s degrees and he is also the programme director for the Master’s in Financial Management there. He studied Applied Economics at Ghent University and completed a doctorate at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research was presented at several international conferences, including the Financial Management Association and Academy of Management Meeting, Babson Entrepreneurship Conference, Strategic Management Society, Real Options Conference and Midwest Finance Association. Wouter has published articles inscienticjournalssuchasResearchPolicyandtheJournal of Business, Finance and Accounting. He has also contributed to many management books. After completing his thesis, he wrote a book about real options, a new technique used for the valuation of companies and projects that estimates the value of flexibility often available in high-risk investment projects. Wouter received several Best Teacher Awards and won the 2012 EFMD Banking & Finance Case Writing Competition with his analysis of the AB Inbev deal. His current research interests lie in IPOs, valuations, real options, venture capital, private equity, acquisitionsandnancingconstraints. Current directorships: Vlerick Partner CVBA. 6.1.6 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIRECTORS’ PROFESSIONAL CAREERS The directorships and a brief description of the directors’ professional careers are provided below. For an outline of the professional careers of Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert, please refer to Chapter 6.1.12 of this Annual Report. (i) Ms Leen Van den Neste °1966 ofce address: vdk bank, Sint-Michielsplein 16, 9000 Ghent Leen Van den Neste chairs the Executive Committee of vdk bank, which she joined in 2011. She worked for Groep Arco from 1995 to 2011 and was a member of the Executive Committee there as well. Leen Van den Neste obtained a law degree and asecondaryeducationteachingqualicationattheUniversity of Ghent. She also obtained a special Accountancy degree at Vlerick Business School. Current directorships: vdk bank NV (member of the Board of Directors),Febeln(memberoftheExecutiveCommitteeand Board of Directors), Retail Estates NV, OGVV (listed company) (member of the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee), KAA Gent CVBASO (member of the Board of Directors), Centrale voor Huisvesting Arrondissement GentCVBA(Director)andCPP-InconCVBASO(Director). Mr. Joost Uwents (ii) Mr. Joost Uwents °1969 ofce address: Blakebergen 15 - 1861 Wolvertem Joost Uwents is CEO of the listed public RREC WDP (Warehouses De Pauw) and has been on the Board of Directors there since 2002. He obtained a degree in commercial engineering in 1991 and has an MBA from Vlerick Business School. Joost started his career as an Account Manager at Generale Bank in 1994. In 1999, he became the CFO of the then listed real estate investment trust WDP. He has been the company’s CEO since 2010. He contributed to WDP’s development as the market leader in the rental of logistics and semi-industrial property in the Benelux with a property portfolio of more than EUR 6 billion in among others Belgium and the Netherlands. Current directorships: Managing Director of WDP NV (listed), and in this context executive director/business manager of various group companies: WDP France SARL, WDP Nederland NV (including as permanent representative of WDP Nederland NV as director of WDP Development NL BV), Warehouses De Pauw Romania SRL, WDP Invest NV, WDP Luxembourg SA, WVI GmbH,memberoftheBoardofDirectorsofUniedpostGroup NV. Ms. Leen Van den Neste 72 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 73 • Mr. Christian Teunissen knows the property and construction sector and the student housing sector in particular. • Mr. Frederik Snauwaert knows the property and construction sector and the student housing sector in particular and also hasnancialknowledge. • Ms. Leen Van den Neste has nancial knowledge and knowledge of risk management. • Mr. Wilfried Neven has knowledge of the insurance sector and risk management, as well as knowledge of digital transformation. • Mr. Joost Uwents has knowledge of the property and construction sector (both in Belgium and the Netherlands) and of public RRECs. He is also CEO of WDP, a leading RREC in the sector in terms of ESG goals, vision and reporting and therefore has particularly relevant experience to tackle the Company’schallengesinthiseld. • Mr. Wouter De Maeseneire has knowledge of corporate nanceandcapitalmarketsandabouttheCompany’starget audience in particular. • Ms.MariekeBaxhasknowledgeonanancial,strategicand legallevel.Shealsohasaspecicknowledgeofthedigitaleld. 6.1.9 FUNCTIONING AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors meets at least four times a year, and in any event often enough for the directors to actually be able to discharge their responsibilities. The Chair may convene other or additional meetings whenever this is required in the Company’s interests or at the request of at least two directors or the CEO. The Appointment and Remuneration Committee meets at least twice a year. The Audit Committee meets at least four times a year. The Board of Directors had eight meetings in 2021. In addition, three of the Board of Directors’ decisions were made based on the written decision-making procedure. The Chair sets the agenda items for each meeting of the Board of Directors in consultation with the CEO. During the meeting, the Board of Directors may decide to place a further item on the agenda insofar as all members are present and agree to this change to the agenda. Each director may give a proxy to another member of the Board of Directors to represent them at a certain meeting. The Board of Directors may validly deliberate on and adopt resolutions only if at least the majority of the directors are present or represented. If this quorum is not reached, a new meeting may be convened with the same agenda, which will validly deliberate and adopt resolutions if at least two directors are present or represented. If a director has a direct or indirect interest of a proprietary nature that is in conflict with a resolution or transaction that falls under the Board of Directors’ authority, they must act in accordance with the provisions of Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The members of the Board of Directors must also comply with Articles 37-38 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Resolutions of the Board of Directors are adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Abstentions or invalid votes are not counted as votes cast. If the votes are tied within the Board of Directors, the motion is rejected. The Board of Directors strives to guarantee the long-term success of the Company through enterprising leadership, while simultaneously assessing and managing the Company’s risks withinaframeworkofefcientandeffectivecontrols. From its policy function, the Board of Directors decides on the values and strategy of the Company, its main policy lines and its risk appetite. It ensures that the Company’s obligations are clear to all its shareholders and that these obligations are met, taking account of the other stakeholders’ interests. In its supervisory role, the Board of Directors assesses the implementation and achievement of the Company’s strategy and objectives, as well as the performance of its executive management. In order to consistently improve its own effectiveness, the Board of Directors evaluates its size, composition, achievements and interaction with the executive management at the appropriate times. The actual contribution and presence of each director is periodically evaluated in order to be able to adjust the composition of the Board of Directors, taking account of changing circumstances. For a detailed description of the Board of Directors’ duties and operation, please refer to Chapter 2.6 of the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter . Ms. Marieke Bax (v) Ms.Marieke Bax °1961 of ce address: Plantage Westermanlaan 13, 1018 DK Amsterdam (Netherlands) Marieke Bax is a Dutch national. She has a Master of Arts in Law from the University of Amsterdam, an LLM from Cambridge University and an MBA from INSEAD. Marieke holds various directorships in various sectors. She currently holds directorships at Inpost, Frontier Economics, Vion Food and Climate Transition Capital. Current directorships: InPost (Director and Chair of the Audit Committee), Vion Food Group (Member of the Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit Committee), Frontier Economics (Director and Chair of the Appointment Committee). Ended directorships: VastNed Retail (Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Appointment Committee), Euroclear/EESA (Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee), ASR Insurance (Chair of the Remuneration Committee), Gooseberry Amsterdam (Managing Partner), KMPG The Netherlands (Partner), Sara Lee Corporation (Director), Hot Orange Amsterdam (Chief Financial Ofcer). 6.1.7 CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Company’s Board of Directors appointed Leen Van den Nesteasitschairforanindeniteperiodon25November2015. Leen Van den Neste’s mandate as the Board of Directors’ chair will end when her current mandate as director comes to an end, being at the close of the ordinary general meeting in May 2022. 6.1.8 RELIABILITY, EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE Article 14 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies imposes specic regulations regarding professional reliability and the appropriate expertise on directors of public RRECs. In the context of these obligations, the Company’s directors and senior managers have stated that they have not been convicted foranyfraudulentcrimesinthepastveyears.AlltheCompany directors have also declared that they have not been involved in any bankruptcy, moratorium or liquidation in the previous ve years as members of an administrative,management or supervisory body. There are no family ties between the members of the administrative, management or supervisory bodies. All directors and senior managers have also stated that they havenotbeenthesubjectofanyofcialorpubliclyexpressed accusations and/or sanctions imposed by a regulatory or supervisory authority and that they have not been prevented by a court of law (i) to act as members of the administrative, management or supervisory body of an issuer of nancial instruments, or (ii) to handle the management or operations of an issuer of assets and liabilities. We are of the opinion that all directors contribute special knowledgeandcompetenciesintheeldofsocial,environmental and governance issues based on their personal extensive professional experience and background. Finally, each Company director meets the selection and competency criteria included in the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter (see Chapter 6.1.4.1 of this Annual Report ), as follows: 74 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 75 6.1.12 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT The Company’s executive management consists of three members: two executive directors (CEO and CFO) and the Chief InvestmentOfcer(CIO),BastiaanGrijpink.Theyareappointed by the Board of Directors. Depending on its future size, activities and requirements, the Company may expand or vary its executive management in due course. The Company’s Board of Directors appointed the members of theexecutivemanagementoperatingin2021foranindenite period on 23 November 2015, with the exception of Bastiaan Grijpink, who was appointed CIO by the Board of Directors on 15 October 2019 with effect from 1 January 2020 and for an indeniteperiod. CEO Christian Teunissen is the leader of the executive management. The CEO is responsible for areas such as the Company’s daily management and the prospecting and identicationofnewpropertyprojects.TheCEOalsoleadsthe Company’s operational management and leasing activities. The CFO leads the nancial, accounting and administrative department. The CIO coordinates and implements the Company’s invest- ments and transactions. Article 4.2 of the Company’s Corporate Governance Charte r describes the role and responsibilities of the members of the executive management. The executive management’s business address is that of the Company’sregisteredofce: Mechelsesteenweg 34, Box108, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium. The professional careers of the members of the executive management are described briefly below. Christian Teunissen (CEO) °1973 Christian Teunissen obtained his degree in commercial engineering (accountancy option) at EHSAL in Brussels in 1996. He started his career in the insurance sector at Fortis AG. In 2000, he started his own insurance business by buying up AdB Business Partners, which he later sold in 2005 to Van Dessel Verzekeringen. This allowed Christian Teunissen to spend nine years in the insurance industry gaining knowledge and experience. Since 2005, Christian has focused on building up a real estate portfolio as a developer, investor and manager. In 2007, Christian Teunissen delivered his rst student accommodation project, consisting of 45 student rooms. He has been at the helm of the Xior Group for 14 years. His professional property activities have focused especially on the student property sector, which is at the core of the development of the Company’s current portfolio. He is the (co-) founder and director of several real estate companies, including Xior Student Housing NV. Current mandates: His mandate as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors is complemented by other mandates in the following companies (the vast majority of which do not require actual participation in the daily management): Aloxe NV, Student House Building BV, Limimmo BV, Proinvest BV, Eland Group NV, Mopro Antigoon NV, M-Building BV, Moose Real Estate BV, X-Building BV, Den Hill Diar BV, Anthonis Verzekeringen NV, Nevi BV, Livec NV, Landwin BV, Gropius BV, Coral BV, Coral Build BV, Teuvan NV, Immo DDL NV, Silex BV. Past directorships in the previous ve years: Devimmo NV, CPG CVBA and Retail Design BV, Promiris Student NV and Alma Student NV, Mopro Zurenborg BV, Jugho BV, Off Site Europe BV, Lotta BV, B&C Enterprises Ltd. 6.1.10 SUMMARY REGARDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ OPERATION IN 2021 Name Capacity Attendance Leen Van den Neste Non-executive chair, independent director Board of Directors: 7/8 Audit Committee: 5/6 Remuneration Committee: 1/2 Joost Uwents Non-executive, independent director Board of Directors: 8/8 Audit Committee: 6/6 Remuneration Committee: 2/2 Investment Committee: 7/7 Wilfried Neven Non-executive, independent director Board of Directors: 8/8 Audit Committee: 6/6 Remuneration Committee: 2/2 Wouter De Maeseneire Non-executive, independent director Board of Directors: 7/8 Audit Committee: 6/6 Remuneration Committee: 2/2 Marieke Bax Non-executive, independent director Board of Directors: 3/3 1 Audit Committee: 3/3 Remuneration Committee: 0/0 Christian Teunissen Executive director Board of Directors: 8/8 Audit Committee: 6/6 (at the invitation of the committee) Remuneration Committee: 1/1 (at the invitation of the committee) Investment Committee: 7/7 Frederik Snauwaert Executive director Board of Directors: 8/8 Audit Committee: 6/6 (at the invitation of the committee) Remuneration Committee: 2/2 (at the invitation of the committee) 1 Since the appointment of Marieke Bax on 20/05/2021 until 31/12/2021, 3 meetings of the board of directors and 3 meetings of the audit committee took place. After the appointment of Marieke Bax, no meeting of the remuneration committee took place. 6.1.11 MANAGING DIRECTOR AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT The Company’s Board of Directors has entrusted the day-to-day management to one Managing Director, Christian Teunissen (CEO).TheManagingDirectorwasappointedforanindenite period at the board meeting of 25 November 2015, provided that his mandate of Managing Director will end when his mandate as Company Director ends. CFO Frederik Snauwaert and the CEO were jointly appointed as the Company’s actual manager for an indenite period in the sense of Article 14 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. 76 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 77 Summary of the Board of Directors and executive management Executive directors Christian Teunissen (CEO) Frederik Snauwaert (CFO) Non-executive, independent directors Leen Van den Neste Joost Uwents Wilfried Neven Wouter De Maeseneire Marieke Bax Chair of the Board of Directors Leen Van den Neste Managing Director Christian Teunissen (CEO) Executive management Christian Teunissen (CEO) Frederik Snauwaert (CFO) Bastiaan Grijpink (CIO) Actual managers Christian Teunissen (CEO) Frederik Snauwaert (CFO) 6.1.13 COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors has established the following committees: an Investment Committee, an Audit Committee, a Remuneration and Appointment committee and an Ethics and ESG committee. The Board of Directors may establish an executive committee (un- der the provisions of Article 7:104 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code) or a management committee, consisting of several people who may (but do not need to) be directors. How- ever, the Board of Directors has explicitly opted for the monistic governance structure, given that it is best suited to the Company, its activities and the complexity of its structure. Under Article 7:93 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the Board of Directors may establish one or more advisory committees, from among its ranks and under its responsibility, such as a strategic committee or an appointment committee. The Board of Directors determines the composition and powers of these committees, with due observance of the applicable regulations. In the course of 2018, an investment committee was established, consisting of Joost Uwents (independent, non-executive director) and Christian Teunissen (executive director and CEO). The objective of the investment committee is to help facilitate the Company’s further growth as an intermediary between the executive management and the Board of Directors. This will further optimise the interaction with the Board of Directors and therefore also the decision-making process in order to respond toinvestmentopportunities even more efciently.Theroleand responsibilities, composition and operation of the investment committee are described in Chapter 4.4 of the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter . The investment committee met seven times in 2021 (in physical and telephone meetings). During the last quarter of 2019, in view of the evolution in terms of the complexity, nature and size of the Company and its activities (see also Chapter 6.1.1. of this Annual Report ), the Company set upaseparateauditcommitteewithsufcientrelevantknowledge, in particular in nancial matters, to be able to full its role effectively and ensure optimal operation. On 16 December 2019, the Board of Directors decided that the audit committee will be composed of all the Company’s independent directors and will be chaired by Wilfried Neven. The Audit Committee met a total of six times in 2021 (via physical meetings or conference calls). On 31 March 2020 the Company set up a separate remuneration and appointment committee with all the Company’s independent directors as members and with Wouter De Maeseneire as chair. The Remuneration and Appointment Committee met on 22 February 2021 and 14 April 2021. Finally, the Company established an Ethics & ESG Committee in April 2022. Ms Marieke Bax and Mr Christian Teunissen were appointed as members of this committee. The committee’s task is, on the one hand, to monitor the Company’s compliance with the highest ethical standards in the broadest sense, including the Company’s code of conduct (including the “Xior Values”) and, on the other hand, to provide the board of directors with advice and recommendations on ESG policy, including in the context of the implementation or review of the Company’s sustainability strategy. The rst component generally aims to ensure that the Company conducts its business in an honest, transparent and ethical manner and that it systematically prevents issues such as fraud, corruption, discrimination, violations of human rights and infringements of anti-money laundering legislation or competitionlaw.Thesecondcomponenttsinwiththeambition communicated by the Company at the beginning of this year to accelerate its ESG efforts. 6.1.14 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6.1.14.1 General The Company has implemented a number of procedures with a view to limiting the risk of any conflicts of interest having an Frederik Snauwaert (CFO) °1980 Frederik Snauwaert holds a Master’s in Business Studies with a focus on nancial policy and investments, having graduated from EHSAL in Brussels in 2003. In 2009, he completed the Postgraduate Real Estate Studies programme at the University of Leuven. Frederik has been CFO of the Company since 2012. He started his career in 2003 at PwC, where he worked as a Senior Auditor until2006.HethenworkedasaGroupCredit/AssetRiskOfcer for Fortis Lease Group Services. From 2008 to 2012, he held the position of Relationship Manager Midcorporates & Institutionals (Real Estate) at ING Belgium, after which he moved to the Company. Current mandates: His mandate as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors is complemented by other mandates in the following companies (the vast majority of which do not require actual participation in the daily management): Aloxe NV, CaliXto BV, Anthonis Verzekeringen NV, Eland Group NV, M-Building BV, Mopro Antigoon NV, Studium Invest GCV, Leuven Building BV, Den Hill Diar BV, PDH Invest BV, Immo DDL NV, Nevire BV, Tyche Investments BV, Silex BV, Krijgimmo BV, Boerenkrijg Construct BV, Immo Parkland BV, Charflo BV. Past directorships in the previous ve years: Jugho BV, Lovania Properties BV, Ramberghof BV, Mopro Zurenborg BV, Off Site Europe BV, Modesti SARL, Vere Investments SARL, Here Investments SARL, Leuven Tréfonds BV, Devimmo NV, CPG CVBA and Retail Design BV, Promiris Student NV and Alma Student NV. Bastiaan Grijpink (CIO) °1981 Bastiaan Grijpink obtained a Bachelor and Master of Science in Business Economics (2004), a Bachelor of Dutch Law, and a Master of Dutch Financial Law (2006), all from Erasmus University Rotterdam. After several internships at ING Canada, PwC, Houthoff Buruma and J.P. Morgan, he started his career as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan in London. During his rst ve years there, Bastiaan focused on Mergers & Acquisitions and Client CoverageintheBeneluxnancialinstitutionssector.Thiswas followedbyave-yearperiodinEquityCapitalMarkets,where he ended up as Vice President. In this role Bastiaan worked on IPOs, accelerated bookbuilds, rights issues, convertible bond issues and carve outs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Central and Eastern Europe. In 2015, he moved to the London-based investment fund Maven Investment Partners as Partner and Portfolio Manager. At Maven, Bastiaan was partly responsible foraninvestmentportfoliowithaspecicfocusontheEuropean real estate and student housing sectors. He joined Xior at the beginning of 2020 with the combined responsibilities of CIO and Country Manager Iberia. He is based in Madrid. 78 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 79 approve the concrete allocation of the variable remuneration of 120% to the members of the executive management for the nancialyear2019,whichittookatthemeetingof4February 2020, when it also acted as the Remuneration Committee. The Board of Directors is considering renegotiating the above decision and ratifying it if necessary. In this context, Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert notify the Board of Directors of a conflict of interest under property law on their behalf as set out below, pursuant to Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. After reporting this conflict of interest, Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert left the meeting. 2. Acknowledgement of the statement by Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert in accordance with Article 7:6 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code The Board of Directors acknowledges the statement by Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert in accordance with Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code concerning their interests under property law that are in conflict with the intended decision of the Board of Directors. This conflict of interest under property law is reported to the directors prior to the discussion and decision-making with regard to this agenda item. A copy of the above-mentioned statements is attached to the minutes as Annex 1. 3. Discussion and approval of the concrete allocation of variable remuneration to the members of the executive management for 2019 The Board of Directors acknowledges the respective noticationsinthecontextoftheproposeddiscussionofthe concrete allocation of variable remuneration to the members oftheexecutivemanagementforthenancialyear2019.This will logically be paid for by Xior, which will therefore bear the nancialconsequences.Thisresultsinaconflictofinterest under property law between Xior and Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert, respectively. The consequences under property law of Xior paying the remuneration are shown in Annex 2 to the minutes, which includes an overview of the total xed remuneration (incl. xed expense allowances) and the total maximum variable remuneration of Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert. The Chair reminds everyone that the decision submitted for approval and ratication was essentially about determining whether (and to what extent) certain criteria (KPIs) previously set at the board meeting of 15 October 2019 (implementing the conflict of interest procedure of (the old) Article 523 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code) were met duringthenancialyear2019andabouttheresultingconcrete allocation of the variable remuneration to the members of the executive management for 2019. Most of these criteria were “mathematically determinable” criteria (such as EPS and occupancy rate). This meant that when it was assessed whether these criteria were met, there was no margin of appreciation, and there was therefore no need to apply the conflict of interest procedure again. However, there was some margin of appreciation for the assessment of certain qualitative criteria (includingoperationalandnancialperformance),whichmade it appropriate to apply the conflict of interest procedure again (currently laid down in Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code) to determine whether these criteria weremetduringthenancialyear2019. After evaluating the applicable KPIs (Annex 3), the Board of Directors discussed the proposal for a concrete allocation of variable remuneration of 120% to the members of the executive managementforthenancialyear2019asapprovedatthe meetingof4February2020,andthenratiedthisdecision. 6. Setting the variable remuneration of the executive managementforthenancialyear2020 1. Introduction The Board of Directors acknowledges the notication by Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert of a conflict of interest under property law on their behalf pursuant to Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, as set out below. After reporting this conflict of interest, Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert left the meeting. 2.AcknowledgementofthestatementbyChristianTeunissen andFrederikSnauwaertinaccordancewithArticle7:96of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code The Board of Directors acknowledges the statement by Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert in accordance with Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code concerning their interests under property law that are in conflict with the intended decision of the Board of Directors. This conflict of interest under property law is reported to the directors prior to the discussion and decision-making with regard to this agenda item. A copy of the above-mentioned statements is attached to the minutes as Annex 1. adverse impact on the Company. The statutory arrangement on conflicts of interest for directors (Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code) applies, in principle, to resolutions or transactions that fall under the Board of Directors’ authority if a director has a direct or indirect interest under property law that is in conflict with such a resolution or transaction. The Company must also comply with the procedure of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code if it makes a decision or performs a transaction that relates to: (i) relationshipsbetweentheCompanyandanafliatedcompany, with the exception of its subsidiaries and (ii) relationships between one of the Company’ssubsidiaries and an afliated company, with the exception of subsidiaries of that subsidiary. The provisions of Articles 37 and 38 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies also apply to the Company. Article 37 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies contains an arrangement on functional conflicts of interest which entails that a public RREC must contact the FSMA whenever certain persons afliated with the public RREC (listed in the same article, including the directors, the persons who control, are afliatedwithorhold aparticipatinginterestinthe RREC,the promoter and other shareholders of all subsidiaries of the public RREC) act directly or indirectly as a counterparty in, or derive any pecuniary gain from, a transaction with the public RREC or one of its subsidiaries. Transactions involving a functional conflictofinterestmustbenotiedtotheFSMAandmustbe disclosed immediately (without prejudice to the rules on inside information).Theyareexplainedintheannualnancialreport and the Statutory Auditor’s report. These transactions must also be completed in line with the market and must follow the normal course set by the Company’s business strategy. If such a transaction involves property, the valuation by the property expert is binding as a minimum price (if the RREC is the seller) or as a maximum price (if the RREC is the purchaser). Article 38 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies provides a number of exceptions where the provisions of Article 37 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies do not apply. The Company further imposes the obligation on each member of the Board of Directors and executive management that they must avoid the creation of any conflicts of interest as far as possible. The Company also voluntarily applies a stricter policy on conflicts of interest that relate to matters that fall within the authority of the Board of Directors or executive management. Since the Company’s directors are appointed based on their competences and experience in relation to real estate and other contiguous areas of expertise, they may hold directorships in other real estate companies or companies that control real estate companies, or they may perform property-related activities as a natural person. It is possible that a transaction which is submitted to the Board of Directors (such as the purchase of a building at an auction) may attract the attention of another company in which a director holds a directorship. The Company has also decided to apply a special procedure to such corporate opportunities that can sometimes lead to conflicts of interest, which is modelled to some extent on the conflicts-of-interest procedure laid down in Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. For a detailed description of the Board of Directors’ duties and operation, please refer to Chapter 3 of the Company’s Corporate Governance Charter . 6.1.15 SPECIFIC CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The procedure of Articles 7:96 and 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code was used in meetings two times in 2021. • On 22 February 2021, the Board of Directors ratied a decision of the Board of Directors of 4 February 2020 on how the variable fee of the executive directors was set for the nancial year 2019. This decision was taken on 4 February 2020 in the absence of the executive directors and without formal application of the procedure of Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, because this was considered to be the mere implementation of an earlier decision taken in accordance with Article 523 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. In order to avoid anydoubtinthisregard,theBoardofDirectorsratiedthis decision on 22 February 2021 with application of Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Extract of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of 22 February 2021: “5.Variableremunerationoftheexecutivemanagementfor 2019–ratication 1. Introduction The Board of Directors reminds everyone of the decision to 80 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 81 The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Capital Increase to fund its investment pipeline and further growth in combinationwithcreditnancingasthecasemaybe. • Justicationofthedecisionstaken The Fixed Subscription Commitment that forms the basis of the Pre-Allocation offers the Company the certainty that (if it chooses to realise the Capital Increase) 432,000 new shares, which is approximately 17.1% of the new shares provided in the Offering,willbesubscribedatthenalissueprice.Moreover, as the Company’s historical main shareholder, Aloxe NV again demonstrates its condence in the Company and its future prospects with its Fixed Subscription Commitment. The Board believes that this will support the Offering’s pricing and success. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Capital Increase to fund its investment pipeline and further growth in combinationwithcreditnancingasthecasemaybe. The Board of Directors wishes to grant the pre-allocation and ensuing cancellation of the statutory pre-emptive right of (and without allocation of an irreducible allocation right to) the existing shareholders partly in favour of Aloxe NV (and in extension of the pre-allocation, the determination of the issue price) in the context of the capital increase, in particular in view of the following circumstances: (i) the Fixed Subscription Commitment underlying the Pre-Allocation will support the capital increase’s pricing and success; (ii) the Fixed Subscription Commitment underlying the Pre-Allocation provides the Company with the certainty that (if it chooses to realise the Capital Increase) 432,000 new shares, which is approximately 17.1%ofthenewshares,willbesubscribedatthenalissue price; (iii) as the Company’s historical main shareholder, Aloxe NVagaindemonstratesitscondenceintheCompanyandits futureprospectswithitsxedsubscriptioncommitment;(iv)the Pre-Allocation does not, in itself, lead to any additional dilution of the rights of the Company’s existing shareholders (other than AloxeNV).Nordoesitleadtoanadditionalnancialdilution,as in the context of the Fixed Subscription Commitment, Aloxe NV hasundertakentosubscribetonew shares atthenal issue price and the ensuing cancellation of the statutory pre-emptive right. • The nancial consequences of the transactions for the Company Even if the Capital Increase is achieved for an amount that is less than the maximum amount determined by the Board of Directors, Aloxe NV will still honour the Fixed Subscription Commitment. Aloxe NV has made the Fixed Subscription Commitment dependent on the Pre-Allocation being granted by the Board of Directors. As a result, the Company will certainly realise approximately 17.1% of the Capital Increase (or 432,000 shares). The Company’s statutory auditor will be informed of this conflict of interest. All other directors, present or represented, declare or have declared that they have no conflict of interest in terms of the decisions or transactions described in the agenda within the meaning of Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and Article 37 of the Law of 12 May 2014 on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Furthermore, the Board of Directors conrms that the decisions to be taken about other issues than Aloxe NV (see agenda item 1), the intended Pre-Allocation and by extension the intended Offering (where necessary) do not involve any decisions or transactions relating to any related party within the meaning of the international accounting standards adopted in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1606/2002. Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert left the meeting. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS 3.1. Ratication of the appointment of the committee of independent directors in the context of the application of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code In view of the fact that: (i) Aloxe NV is a party related to the Company within the meaning of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. (ii) In the context of the proposed Offering, Aloxe NV has irrevocably and unconditionally committed to subscribe to 432,000newsharesatthenalissuepricepursuanttothe Fixed Subscription Commitment, which is approximately 17.1% of the number of shares provided in the Offering. (iii) The Company would grant the Pre-Allocation to Aloxe NV in exchange for the Fixed Subscription Commitment. (iv) The intended Offering would be accompanied by the lifting of the statutory pre-emptive right of the Company’s existing shareholders partly in favour of Aloxe NV without granting the irreducible allocation right to those existing shareholders. The intended Pre-Allocation and by extension the intended Offering (where necessary) are subject to the assessment of a 3. Discussion and approval of the concrete allocation of thevariableremunerationtothemembersoftheexecutive management for 2020 The Board of Directors acknowledges the respective noticationsinthecontextoftheproposeddiscussionofthe concrete allocation of variable remuneration to the members oftheexecutivemanagementforthenancialyear2020.This will logically be paid for by Xior, which will therefore bear the nancialconsequences.Thisresultsinaconflictofinterest under property law between Xior and Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert, respectively. The consequences under property law of Xior paying the remuneration are shown in Annex 2 to the minutes, which includes an overview of the total xedremuneration(incl.xedexpenseallowances)andthe total maximum variable remuneration of Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert. Subsequently, the Board of Directors referred to the meeting of the Remuneration and Appointment Committee that took place on the same day. Based on the Remuneration and Appointment Committee’s recommendation regarding the variable remuneration, the Board of Directors examined to what extent the various KPIs had been achieved (Annex 4) and then decided to grant a variable remuneration of 100% to Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert. • At the meeting of 2 December 2021, the Board of Directors implemented Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code in the context of the capital increase of 7 December 2021: Extract from the minutes of 2 December 2021: “Agenda 1.Ratication of the appointment of the committee of independent directors pursuant to Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code 2. Implementation of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code 3.Statusintermsoftheacceleratedbookbuild–Feedback from the Joint Global Coordinators following the wall crossing 4. Transaction documentation and authorisation 5. Company presentation 6. Proxy Prior declaration Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert declare that they have a nancial interest that may be in conflict with the Company’s interests for agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Under these agenda items, the market sounding results are discussed and the transaction documentation for the capitalincrease(bothtermsasdenedbelow)arediscussed and approved. Aloxe NV, of which Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert are the (ultimate) shareholders, has irrevocably and unconditionally committed to subscribe to 432,000 new shares, which is approximately 17.1%, of the newsharesofferedinthecontextoftheOffering(asdened below) at their nal issue price (the Fixed Subscription Commitment) to be determined by the Board of Directors (or, where appropriate, by the directors and/or members of the executivemanagementspecicallyauthorisedbytheBoardof Directors) in consultation with the Joint Global Coordinators, taking into account various parameters, including the results oftheacceleratedbookbuild(asdenedbelow)andtheXior share price. The Board of Directors also takes into account the valuation of the assets held by the Company (and its perimetercompanies)pursuanttoArticle48,rstparagraph of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Aloxe NV has made the Fixed Subscription Commitment dependent on the Company’s successful allocation of the number of new shares to which it has committed under the Fixed SubscriptionCommitment,takingintoaccountthenalissue price guaranteed to Aloxe NV in the accelerated bookbuild (the Pre-Allocation).” In accordance with Article 7:96 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the directors concerned must not participate in discussions or decision-making, and the minutes must contain the following information: nature of thetransactions,justicationofthedecisionstakenandthe nancialconsequencesofthetransactionsfortheCompany. These statements have been included above and below. • The nature of the transaction The Company wishes to carry out a capital increase in cash by issuing a maximum of 2,525,572 new shares within the authorised capital, lifting the existing Company shareholders’ statutory pre-emptive right (partly in favour of the Company’s current main shareholder, Aloxe NV) without granting an irreducible allocation right to those existing Company shareholders (the Capital Increase). The Capital Increase’s main objective is part of a pursuit of abalancednancingstructure and allows theCompanyto acquirenewnancialresourcesandstrengthenitsequityto continue the implementation of its growth strategy and to strengthen the balance sheet by reducing the debt ratio. 82 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 83 - The draft press release announcing the new denominator (under the transparency regulations) pursuant to the Offering; - The draft amendment to the articles of association; - Publicity Guidelines (incl. Blocker) in connection with the Offering (Annex 4); - The Engagement Letter of 2 December 2021 between the Joint Global Coordinators and the Company (Annex 5); - The draft Placement Agreement, which following the accelerated bookbuild’s new shares to be issued in the context of the Offering will be concluded on or around 2 December 2021 between the Company and the Joint Global Coordinators (Annex 6); - The Joint Allocation Objectives in connection with the Offering (Annex 7); -ThedraftAuthorisationLetter,asdenedinArticle5.1.6(iii) of the Placement Agreement, which will be signed by the Company and delivered to the Joint Global Coordinators on or around 7 December 2021 (Annex 8); -ThedesignofCompany’sCerticate,asmentionedinArticle 5.1.5 (ii) and Annex 5.1.5 (ii) of the Placement Agreement, which will be signed by the Company and delivered to the Joint Global Coordinators on or around 7 December 2021 (Annex 9). - Any translations of the above documents; Andries De Smet explained the status of the Transaction Documentation. The Board of Directors is of the opinion that the draft Placement Agreement does not contain any provisions, conditions or stipulations (particularly with regard to the arrangements for compensationandindemnication)outsidetheframeworkof the practical (and reasonable) provisions for such an agreement (in an apparently disproportionate manner). After deliberation, the Board of Directors unanimously decides to approve or ratify the Transaction Documentation and to authorise each Company director (with the exception of Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert), each acting alone and with power of substitution, to further negotiate, modify, nalise, approve, sign and execute the (draft) Transaction Documentation and related documents to be drawn up in connection with the Offering on the Company’s behalf and for the Company’s account. The Board of Directors also decides to endorse all acts performed in the context of the Offering to date by one or more of the directors or members of the Company’s executive management or other persons, including the following non- exhaustive list: (i) the instruction of the independent committee in accordance with Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code; the questions and answers during the ongoing legal and business due diligence; (ii) the decision to start the Wall Crossing, as decided by the Company’s executive management on 1 December 2021. 3.5Proxy After deliberation, the Board of Directors unanimously decided to grant a special authorisation to each Company director except Christian Teunissen and Frederik Snauwaert, and Andries De Smet, each acting alone and with the power of substitution, to (i) negotiate, modify, nalise, conclude, sign, publish, declare certied and implement all documents, agreements, forms, certicates,conrmationsanddeclarationsthatareormaybe necessary, useful or incidental in the context of or in connection with the preparation, realisation and completion of the Offering, the documents that are or may be referenced by it (or by its implementation) and the associated acts, (ii) take any action necessary or useful for the implementation of the decisions taken; and (iii) perform all acts that are or may be necessary, useful or incidental in the context of or in connection with the preparation, realisation and completion of the Offering, the documents referenced by it (or by its implementation) and the accompanying acts. In particular, proxy is granted to each Company director, each acting alone and with power of substitution, to do the following (the list below is non- exhaustive): - Prepare, approve, sign and publish all press releases relating to the Offering; - Prepare, approve, sign and publish all documents with information, advertising and marketing intended for investors (including subscription instructions); - Draw up, approve and sign any documents intended for analysts; - Draw up, approve, sign and publish all other language versions of the documents referenced by the Offering and/or this agenda (or their implementation); -Submitdraftandnalversionsofthedocumentsendorsedby the Offering and/or this agenda (or their implementation) to the supervisory authorities if required by law, and do all that is necessary or useful to obtain the required approvals from the supervisory authorities; - Obtain Engagement Letters, Arrangement Letters, Comfort Letters and other similar documents from the statutory auditor and/or other auditors involved in the Offering, and deliver Representation Letters (and other similar documents) in the name and on behalf of the Board of Directors or the Company; committee of independent directors pursuant to Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The Board of Directors therefore endorses the composition of the committee of three independent directors, Leen Van den Neste, Joost Uwents and Wouter De Maeseneire, in order to issue a written and fully motivated opinion to the Board of Directors in advance of this board meeting in accordance with Article 7:97, Section 1 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, which will cover at least the following elements: (i) the nature of the transaction, (ii) a description and budget of the transactions’ nancial consequences and a description of any other consequences for the Company, (iii) the transaction’s advantages and disadvantages for the Company, and (iv) the transaction’s place in the Company’s policy. As required by law, the Committee had to determine whether the proposed transaction is manifestly unlawful and whether any possible disadvantages of the transaction are compensated by other elements of that policy.” 3.2 Application of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code Pursuant to Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the Committee of Independent Directors issued its opinion to the Board of Directors before the board meeting on the transactions with related persons that the capital increase implies the following: (i) The Fixed Subscription Commitment. (ii) The Pre-Allocation. This opinion is included as Annex 2 to these minutes. The conclusion of this opinion is as follows: “In view of the above, the Committee advises the Company’s Board of Directors that the intended Capital Increase that will take place in the context of the accelerated bookbuild, and the associated Fixed Subscription Commitment and the Pre- Allocation with regard to Aloxe NV, are not in conflict with the Company’s interests and are not unlawful. The Committee also believes that it is highly unlikely that the Fixed Subscription Commitment and/or the Pre-Allocation would lead to any disadvantages for the Company that would notbeoffsetbythebenetssetoutintheadviceabove.” In accordance with Article 7:97, Section 4 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the statutory auditor has reportedtheirassessmentofthefaithfulnessofthenancial andaccountingdataandanydiscrepanciesinthenancialand accounting data mentioned in the Committee of Independent Directors’ opinion or in the present minutes. The auditor’s assessment is attached to these minutes as Annex 3. The auditor has concluded as follows: “Conclusion Based on our assessment, nothing has come to our attention that has prompted us to believe that any of the accounting andnancialdataincludedintheopinionoftheCommitteeof Independent Directors of 2 December 2021 and the minutes of the Board of Directors of 2 December 2021 would be untrue or inconsistent with the information we have available as part of this assignment in any aspect. Since the prospective accounting and nancial data and the assumptions on which they are based relate to the future and therefore may be affected by unforeseen events, we do not express an opinion as to whether the reported actual results will correspondtothoseincludedinthefuturenancialinformation and any discrepancies may be material. Our assignment was only carried out within the framework of the provisions of Article 7:97 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and our report can therefore not be used in any other context. Emphasis on a particular issue As the number of new shares is not yet known on the date of this report, it is not possible to make an exact estimate of the precisenancialdilutioneffectthecapitalincreasewillcause for the existing shareholders. We have established that, based on the given net asset value per share (IFRS) as determined by the Board of Directors, the dilution calculations included in the Special Report are mathematically correct.” […] 3.4 Transaction documentation and authorisation The Board of Directors acknowledges the following documents in the context of the Offering (the Transaction Documentation): - Draft Board of Directors Report 7:179/7:191/7:193 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code; - Draft Statutory Auditor’s Report 7:179/7:191/7:193 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code; - The draft press release about the Offering’s announcement; - The draft press release about the Offering’s pricing and results; 84 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 85 No shares were granted to the members of the Board of Directors as a fee for 2021. 6.1.17.3 Executive directors The Company’s directors who are also members of the executive management receive no xed fees or attendance fees. As a member of the executive management, they receive a management fee (see Chapter 6.1.17.5 of this Annual Report ). 6.1.17.4 Non-executive directors The remuneration of non-executive independent directors takes into account their role as members of the Board of Directors and their role in the Board of Directors committees and the resulting responsibilities and time spent. On 20 May 2021, the Company’s general meeting decided to increase the remuneration of the non-executive directors. The Company’s Appointment and Remuneration Committee consideredthisjustiedforthefollowingreasons: • TheCompany’ssignicantgrowthsincethelastadjustment of the fee in 2018 (the number of units and portfolio value have doubled); • The complexity of the international expansion (Spain and Portugal) that has taken place over the last two years; • The Company’s desire to attract directors with a more inter- national background and experience to support the aforemen- tioned international expansion in the best possible way. With effect from 1 January 2021, non-executive directors will receiveaxedfeeofEUR27,500peryear(comparedtoEUR 17,500 the year before) and an attendance fee of EUR 1,000 per board meeting (compared to EUR 750 per meeting the year before).Non-executive directors also receivea xed expense allowance of EUR 2,500 per year (the expense allowance did not change compared to the year before). No additional payments in kind are made to the non-executive directors (independent or otherwise) during the term of their mandate. There are no conditional, variable or deferred payments. As a member of the investment committee established in 2018 (see Chapter 6.1.13 of this Annual Report ), Joost Uwents was awardedan additional feeof EUR 10,000 (axed annual fee that did not change compared to the year before) as well as an attendance fee of EUR 1,000 for each investment committee meeting from 1 January 2021 (the year before the attendance fee was EUR 750). No additional remuneration was granted to the members of the audit committee, remuneration and appointment committee, as these tasks had already been carried out by the Board of Directors. 6.1.17.5 Remuneration of the members of the executive management Members of the executive management who are also members of the Board of Directors do not receive any fee in their capacity as members of the Board of Directors. As a member of the executive management, they receive a management fee. The remuneration of the members of the executive management consistsofaxedamountpermonthorperyearthatislaid down in a special agreement approved by the Company’s Board of Directors following a proposal from the Appointment and Remuneration committee. The CEO and CFO each concluded a management agreement with the Company on 23 November 2015. These management agreements were last amended in 2018 to implement the increased remuneration of the executive management, as decided by the Board of Directors, also acting as the Remuneration Committee, on 6 July 2018. The CIO concluded a management agreement with the Company on 2 December 2019. These management agreements, as amended, also refer to the criteria for variable pay. TheCEO’sxedannualfeeisEUR341,601(subjecttoannual indexation) and the variable annual remuneration is set at EUR 100,000 (subject to annual indexation). Thetotalxedannualfeegrantedtotheothertwomembers of the executive management in 2021 (the CFO and CIO) amounted to EUR 756,826 in total (subject to annual indexation) and the variable annual fee had been set at EUR 80,000 in total (subject to annual indexation). The Board of Directors is convinced that the above criteria are the most important performance criteria in order to serve the long-term interests of the Company, its strategy and the sustainability of the Company’s activities. Each year, the Company’s Board of Directors decides on the variable fee to which the executive management members may effectively be entitled for their activities during the previous nancial year, as proposed by the Remuneration Committee. Theachievementofthenancialcriteriaischeckedbasedon theCompany’saccountingandnancialdata.Thecalculation of the possible variable pay is based on the extent to which the - Submit the request for the new shares’ admission to the Euronext Brussels regulated market for trading, take the necessary steps for the suspension of the Company’s share in the context of the Offering, and take all steps with regard to Euronext Brussels and Euroclear Belgium in the context of issues such as the listing, trading and dematerialisation of the new Company shares, and the detachment of coupon no. 19, which entitles the holder to a proportionate dividend forthecurrentnancialyear2021from9March2021upto and including 6 December 2021.” 6.1.15.1 Other real estate activities of the executive directors and the companies to which they are associated In addition to their Company real estate activities, Christian Teunissen (CEO) and Frederik Snauwaert (CFO) are indirectly involved in other real estate activities (with stakes in other real estate companies and/or as members of administrative bodies). However, these activities do not require daily or active follow-up or involvement, and therefore do not prevent the CEO’s and CFO’s operational activities at the Company. Furthermore, these activities do not constitute signicant competitive activities in relation to the Company’s student housing activities. For the sake of completeness, it is mentioned that CEO Christian Teunissen has a stake in a company holding a limited number of student housing units he has no control over, and CFO Frederik Snauwaert has a stake in another company holding a limited number of student housing units he has no control over. Both are exit scenarios and neither person has any intention of expanding these student housing activities in the future. Because of the limited scope of these activities, they could never cause any signicant competition with the Company’s student housing activities. 6.1.16 STATEMENTS The Company has no arrangements or agreements with any major shareholders, clients, suppliers or other persons electing these parties as members of administrative, management or supervisory bodies or as members of the senior management. 6.1.17 REMUNERATION REPORT 6.1.17.1 General information – persons concerned In compliance with Article 3:6, Section 3 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, Xior draws up a remuneration report on the remuneration policy and the individual remuneration of its executive and non-executive directors and the members of its executive management. This report covers the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. Theremunerationpolicyhasnotchangedsignicantlycompared to the previous reporting period. This report was drawn up and approved by Xior’s Board of Directors and the Appointment and Remuneration Committee on 14 February 2022. 6.1.17.2 Remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors The Company’s Board of Directors presents the fees of each of its members at the general meeting. About every two years, a benchmarking exercise is held based on the remuneration of the directors and executive management of comparable listed real estate companies. Independent specialist Hudson carried out this benchmarkingexerciseforthersttimein2018.Theadjustment of the fees for 2018 was also based on such an exercise. In 2021, the Remuneration Committee also analysed the directors’ remuneration a second time. On 14 April 2021, the Board of Directors decided to increase the remuneration of the non-executive directors (as proposed by the Remuneration Committee) (see Chapter 6.1.17.4 of this Annual Report ). All members of the Board of Directors are covered by a D&O Insurance policy. Xior pays the premium of this policy (EUR 27,203). The directors do not receive any other benets (company car, pension, mobile telephone and so on). The Company’s remuneration policy distinguishes between two types of directors: the executive directors and non-executive directors, who can be independent or not. The directors are not awarded a variable fee (in their capacity as directors), nor any fee for specic operations or transactions of the public RREC or its subsidiaries. For the executive directors’ variable fee in their capacity as executive management members, see Chapter 6.1.17.5 of this Annual Report ). This fee is therefore in accordance with Article 35 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. 86 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 87 Executive management Fixed fee Variable fee Total CEO EUR 341,601 (73%) 124,466.67 EUR (27%) 466,067.67 EUR (100%) CFO & CIO EUR 756,826 (88%) 99,573.54 EUR (12%) 856,399.54 EUR (100%) Total EUR 1,007,842 224,040.21 EUR 1,322,467.21 EUR The remuneration of the executive management is subject to annual indexation. The table below is an overview of the annual change in the remuneration of non-executive directors and the executive management, the annual change in the Company’s performance and the annual change in the average remuneration (expressed in full-time equivalents) of Company employees other than non- executive directors and the executive management over the last venancialyears: Annual change in % 2017 vs 2016 2018 vs 2017 2019 vs 2018 2020 vs 2019 2021 vs 2020 1. Remuneration of non-executive directors (total) Leen Van den Neste -4% 81% -3% 0% 47% Joost Uwents -4% 81% 45% 8% 41% Wilfried Neven -9% 85% 0% -3% 50% Wouter De Maeseneire 0% 81% 0% -3% 47% Marieke Bax N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2.CEO (total) Christian Teunissen 32% 31% 2% -4% 5% 3. Average remuneration of other members of the executive management CFO & CIO 39% 29% 34% 1 79% 14% 4. Company performance EPRA EPS 22% 2% 10% 6% 6% DPS 4% 4% 4% 5% 6% FV of portfolio 84% 67% 46% 31% 26% Market capitalisation 69% 65% 85% 7% 32% 5. Average remuneration of the Company’s employees (FTE) 9% 21% -3% -2% 0% 1 For the CIO, this includes the remuneration to Arne Hermans until the end of March 2019 and the remuneration already paid to Bastiaan Grijpink (within the framework of a separate service provision prior to the end of March 2019). The ratio between the highest remuneration of the management members and the lowest remuneration of the Company’s employees is 17,94%. 6.1.17.7 Share options The Company has not entered into any share options plans, share purchase plans or employee participation agreements under which members of the management, executive or supervisory bodies and the senior management could acquire shares in the Company. objectives have been achieved and serves as a guideline for the BoardofDirectorstomakeanaldecisiononthevariablepay (as proposed by the Remuneration Committee). On 14 February 2022, the following was decided with regard to the nancial year 2021 based on the predetermined KPIs mentioned below (in order of importance) and based on the thresholds “below” (80% of the basic amount), “base case” (100% of the basic amount) and “above” (120% of the basic amount): • “EPRA Earnings per Share (EPS)” accounted for 40% of the assessment. • The occupancy rate accounted for 20%. • Portfolio growth (based on fair value) accounted for 20%. • Quality and organisational KPIs accounted for the remaining 20%.Thesearelinkedtospecicmilestonesintermsof: > Environmental, social and governance (ESG): (1) develop an ESGpolicyforhealthandsafetyanddeningthecompletelist and schedule for the other policies in terms of ESG, (2) attract an (external or permanent) energy manager, (3) conduct a tenant satisfaction survey, (4) create a code of conduct and a clear description of Xior’s core values and (5) carry out a feasibilitystudyfortheexternalcerticationofXior’sbuildings. > Finance: successful roll-out of a commercial paper programme, reduction of outstanding A/R; > IT: the company’s further digitisation. The KPIs for the CEO and CFO had reached the “above” level, except with regard to “EPRA Earnings per share (EPS) for which the level “base case” was achieved (and therefore 108% of the base amount of the variable fee for 2021 had been achieved). There is currently no form of share-based compensation within the Company. If a proposal is made to create a system by which the members of the executive management are paid in the form of shares, share options or any other right to acquire shares, this system must be pre-approved by the Company’s shareholders. The criteria for allocating the income-based variable fee for the executive directors only relate to the public RREC’s consolidated net result and exclude all fluctuations in the fair value of the assets and hedging instruments. No remuneration is paid based onaspecicoperationortransactionofthepublicRRECorits subsidiaries. This fee is therefore in accordance with Article 35 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. No additional fees are granted to the members of the executive management. There are no conditional, other variable or deferred payments. There was no minimum threshold for 2021 in terms of management shareholding. No provision has been made for any right of the Company to recoveravariablefeethatisgrantedbasedonincorrectnancial data. The agreements with the executive management have been concluded in line with market conditions. For the purpose of determining the remuneration of the executive management, there was also some limited benchmarking with similar listed real estate companies when the relevant agreements were signed. The Company has not concluded any other agreements with the remaining members of its management, executive and supervisory bodies. 6.1.17.6 Summary of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and executive management for 2021 Board of Directors Fixed fee Attendance fee Expense allowance Total Leen Van den Neste EUR 27,500 EUR 7,000 EUR 2,500 EUR 37,000 JoostUwents EUR 37,500 EUR 18,000 EUR 2,500 EUR 58,000 Wilfried Neven EUR 27,500 EUR 8,000 EUR 2,500 EUR 38,000 Wouter De Maeseneire EUR 27,500 EUR 7,000 EUR 2,500 EUR 37,000 MariekeBax EUR 16,952.05 EUR 3,000 EUR 1,541.10 EUR 21,493.15 Christian Teunissen - - - FrederikSnauwaert - - - Total EUR 147,500 EUR 40,000 EUR 12,500 EUR 200,000 88 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 89 6.2 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 34 OF THE ROYAL DECREE OF 14 NOVEMBER 2007 6.2.1 CAPITAL STRUCTURE As at 31 December 2021, the Company’s capital was EUR 500,063,418.00 divided into 27,781,301 non-par-value shares, each representing 1/27,781,301 of the capital. There are no preference shares. Each of these shares confers the right to one vote in the general meeting. The existing shareholders have a pre-emptive right in case of a capital increase in the Company ( see also Chapter 10.9.17 of this Annual Report ). No special rights of inspection have been granted to certain categories of shareholders. There is no restriction on voting rights by law or under the Articles of Association. Xior’s Articles of Association contain no provisions that restrict the free transferability of the shares. In the context of both the secondary public offering (SPO) of February 2021 and the accelerated bookbuild (ABB) of 7 December 2021, the Company’s main shareholder Aloxe NV entered into lock-up commitments whereby it undertook not to sell the Company shares it was holding on the SPO and ABB’s dates of completion foraxedperiodoftime.Anumberofnormalexceptionswere provided in relation to the above lock-up arrangements. The Company is not aware of the existence of any shareholders’ agreement between the existing shareholders in relation to the Company. 6.2.2 DECISION-MAKING BODIES The rules that apply to the appointment or replacement of members of the Board of Directors and to the amendment of Xior’s Articles of Association are mentioned in the applicable legislation – specically the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies–andintheCompany’sArticlesofAssociation( see also Chapter 6.1.4 of this Annual Report ). 6.2.3 AUTHORISED CAPITAL At the Extraordinary General Meeting of 24 June 2021, the Board of Directors was authorised to increase the registered capital in one or more transactions (see also Chapter 10.9.17 of this Annual Report and Article 7 of the Articles of Association included in Chapter 12 of this Annual Report ) . During 2021, the Company used its authorisation of 6 November 2019 and its new authorisation of 24 June 2021 (see Chapter 12.1.4 of this Annal Report ). 6.2.4 PURCHASE OF SHARES The Company may acquire its own shares or accept them in pledge in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (see Article 7:215, Section 1, 1-4 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code). The Company does not hold any of its own shares. 6.2.5 CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS Theconditionsunderwhichnancialinstitutionshavegranted nancing to Xior require that it must retain its status as a public regulated real estate company. The general terms and conditions under which this nancing is granted contain an early repayment clause to be implemented at the banking institutions’ discretion if there is a change of control. 90 I CORPORATE GOVERNANCE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 91 THE XIOR SHARE 07 Arc LIÈGE “ It is important for Xior to be able to continuously attract and properly integrate the right talent into the company, motivated employees who are fully committed to the vision and values of the Xior Family. „ 92 I THE XIOR SHARE XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 93 DATA PER SHARE 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 31/12/2018 Number of issued shares 1 27,781,301 21,046,441 19,133,129 13,768,815 Weighted average number of shares 2 24,644,517 19,560,351 14,996,135 11,109,319 Market capitalisation (in EUR) 1,362,672,814 1,033,380,253 966,223,014 523,214,970 Free float 3 76.61% 74.60% 74.43% 71.22% Share price (closing price) for relevant period (in EUR) Highest 56.90 61.30 53.30 41.00 Lowest 44.65 36.70 38.00 33.20 Average 49.87 49.29 45.60 37.71 At year-end 49.05 49.10 50.50 38.00 Volume (in number of shares) Number of shares traded 5,750,438 7,812,361 3,579,057 2,589,031 Average daily volume 22,375 30,398 14,307 10,193 Velocity 23.33% 39.94% 23.87% 18.80% NAV (IFRS) (in EUR) 36.13 31.34 32.71 29.78 EPRA NAV (in EUR) 4 38.65 34.87 35.96 31.45 Dividend payout ratio 80.00% 80.00% 81.25% 85.6% EPRA earnings per share 3 (in EUR) 1.82 1.74 1.61 1.46 EPRA earnings per share 3 (inEUR)–group share 1.80 1.70 1.60 1.46 Gross dividend per share (in EUR) 5 1.44 1.36 1.30 1.25 Net dividend 6 per share (in EUR) 5 1.008 0.95 0.91 0.875 Gross dividend yield 7 3.02% 2.77% 2.57% 3.40% Net dividend yield 8 2.12% 1.94% 1.84% 2.36% 1 The data is displayed as it is made available on the website of Euronext Brussels, without any adjustments for corporate events such as capital increases and coupon detachments. 2 In relation to the relative dividend entitlement. 3 Approximateestimatetakingintoaccounttheknownpercentagesofshareholderswhoissuedatransparencynotication(basedonthecurrenttotalnumberofshares(denominator)). 4 Basedontotalamountofoutstandingshares.–ForAPMdenitions,useandreconciliationtables,pleasereferto Chapter 10.8 of this Annual Report . All APMs are marked with . 5 Calculated based on the weighted average number of shares. 6 Taking into account 30% withholding tax. 7 Calculatedasgrossdividenddividedby(closingprice–grossdividend). 8 Calculatedas(grossdividend–30%withholdingtax)dividedby(closingprice–grossdividend). As in previous years, Xior will continue to try to participate in roadshows, conferences and events for both institutional and private investors, so as to consistently provide transparent information to investors and broaden and strengthen its investor base. Market: Euronext Brussels Symbol: XIOR ISIN code: BE0974288202 Trading: Continuous Index: BEL Mid, EPRA Index & MSCI Global Small Cap Index Liquidity provider: Van Lanschot Kempen Wealth Management NV 7.1 THE SHARE ON EURONEXT BRUSSELS 26 Based on the number of issued shares. The Xior share (ISIN code BE0974288202) has been listed on the regulated Euronext Brussels market since 11 December 2015. The Xior share moved from the BEL Small to the BEL Mid index of Euronext Brussels in 2017 and was also included in the EPRA Indexthatyear. Xioristherst fullydedicatedstudenthousing REIT in continental Europe that has been included in the index. Xior has also been included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Small Cap Index since November 2021. The closing price on the last trading day of 2021 (31 December 2021) was EUR 49.05, which represents a premium of approximately 61% compared with the net asset value per share as at 31 December 2021 (see Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies), which was EUR 31.34 26 per share. Xior’s market capitalisation on Euronext Brussels rose to approximately MEUR 1,363 in 2021. Price evolution vs intrinsic value 20,0 22,5 25,0 27,5 30,0 32,5 35,0 37,5 40,0 42,5 45,0 47,5 50,0 52,5 55,0 57,5 60,0 62,5 65,0 67,5 70,0 72,5 75,0 12/202109/202106/202103/202112/202009/202006/202003/202012/201909/201906/201903/201912/201809/201806/201803/201812/201709/201706/201703/201712/201609/201606/201603/201612/2015 Net Asset Value EPRA NAV Net Asset Value IFRS NAV Share price (in EUR per share) The Xior share price at the end of the organisation’s sixth year as alistedcompanywasEUR49.05.Thiscontinuestoconrmthe condenceinthenichemarketofstudentrealestateandinXior. Furthermore, Xior shares continued to enjoy increased visibility and liquidity among investors, partly buoyed by exceeding the threshold of MEUR 500 in terms of market capitalisation based on the number of shares since 2018. The average daily volume based on the number of outstanding shares at year-end stood at 22,375shares.Thevelocity–thenumber ofsharestradedper year divided by the total number of shares available at the end of theyear–stoodat23.33%. 94 I THE XIOR SHARE XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 95 7.4 2022 FINANCIAL CALENDAR Thenancialcalendarfor2022isshownbelow. Date Item 16/02/2022 AnnualCommuniqué–PublicationofAnnualResults2021(beforethestartoftrading) 26/04/2022 Announcement of the results as at 31 March 2022 (before the start of trading) 19/05/2022 Annual General Meeting 25/05/2022 Payment date for 2021 dividend (coupons 17/19/20) 05/08/2022 Announcement of results as at 30 June 2022 (before the start of trading) 25/10/2022 Announcement of the results as at 30 September 2022 (before the start of trading) Datesaresubjecttochange.Forpossiblechanges,pleaserefertothenancialagendaonthewebsitewww.xior.be. 7.5 DIVIDEND POLICY Under the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies, in its capacity as a public RREC, the Company must pay out a minimum amount as remuneration of capital each year. At least 80% of the adjusted net result (pursuant to Article 13 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies) minus the net reduction in the Company’s debt in the course of the nancialyearmustbepaidasremunerationofcapital. This distribution obligation is subject to two restrictions. Firstly, it must not lead to the distribution of an amount that must not be distributed pursuant to Article 7:212 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and secondly, such a distribution is not possible if, following the distribution, the Debt Ratio (separate and consolidated) would exceed the limit of 65% of the separate or consolidated assets. The Company proposes a gross dividend of EUR 1.44 per shareforthenancialyearof2021,subjecttoapprovalatthe Company’s general meeting. Pursuant to Articles 171(3) and 269 of the Belgian Income Tax Code, the withholding tax on dividends paid by a public RREC like Xior has generally been 30% since 1 January 2017 (see Articles 171(3) and 269, Section 1(1) of the Belgian Income Tax Code). Subject to the availability of distributable reserves and the approval of the general meeting, the Company intends to increase the dividend over the next 3 years. 7.2 SHAREHOLDERS For a summary of Xior’s shareholding structure, please refer to Chapter 6.1.3 of this Annual Report . 7.3 COUPON INFORMATION No. Type Dividend period Gross dividend value Reason for the detachment Ex date Record date Payment date 1 Dividend 01/01/16–10/09/16 EUR 0.892 Contribution in kind 12/10/17 13/10/17 19/05/17 2 Dividend 11/09/16–31/12/16 EUR 0.258 Contribution in kind 18/01/17 19/01/17 19/05/17 3 OTR 1 (SPO 2017) N/A N/A SPO 2017 08/06/17 09/06/17 N/A 4 Dividend 01/01/17–21/06/17 EUR 0.565 SPO 2017 08/06/17 09/06/17 22/05/18 5 Dividend 22/06/17–31/12/17 EUR 0.635 Contribution in kind 29/03/18 03/04/18 22/05/18 6 OTR 1 (SPO 2018) N/A N/A SPO 2018 31/05/18 01/06/18 N/A 7 Dividend 01/01/18–11/06/18 EUR 0.555 SPO 2018 31/05/18 01/06/18 04/06/19 8 Dividend 12/06/18–04/12/18 EUR 0.603 Contribution in kind 06/12/18 07/12/18 04/06/19 9 Dividend 05/12/18–31/12/18 EUR 0.092 – 17/05/19 20/05/19 04/06/19 10 Dividend 01/01/19–12/06/19 EUR 0.581 Contribution in kind 14/06/19 17/06/19 27/05/20 11 OTR 1 (SPO 2019) N/A N/A SPO 2019 17/10/19 18/10/19 N/A 12 Dividend 13/06/19–28/10/19 EUR 0.492 SPO 2019 17/10/19 18/10/19 27/05/20 13 Dividend 29/10/19–31/12/19 EUR 0.227 – 25/05/20 26/05/20 27/05/20 14 Dividend 01/01/20–06/10/20 EUR 1.0104 Contribution in kind 09/10/20 12/10/20 26/05/21 15 Dividend 07/10/20–24/11/20 EUR 0.1821 ABB 2020 23/11/20 24/11/20 26/05/21 16 Dividend 25/11/20–31/12/20 EUR 0.1375 SPO 2021 25/02/21 26/02/21 26/05/21 17 Dividend 01/01/21–08/03/21 EUR 0.2643 ² SPO 2021 25/02/21 26/02/21 25/05/22 18 OTR 1 (SPO 2021) N/A N/A SPO 2021 25/02/21 26/02/21 N/A 19 Dividend 09/03/21–06/12/21 EUR 1.0770 ² ABB 2021 03/12/21 06/12/21 25/05/22 20 Dividend 07/12/21–31/12/21 EUR 0.0987 ² 23/05/22 24/05/22 25/05/22 1 Priority allocation right. 2 Forthevalueofthedividendsrelatingtothecurrentnancialyearstilltobedistributedandpaid,thisisanestimatesubjecttoapprovalbythegeneralmeeting.Pleaserefertotherelevant publishednancialinformation. SPO: Secondary public offering ABB: Accelerated Bookbuild 96 I THE XIOR SHARE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 97 tax on retail spaces is fully charged to the tenant, unlike property tax on student housing, which cannot be charged to the tenants and is fully charged to the RREC’s result. • The listing expenses (such as the “subscription tax”, the fee for Euronext Brussels SA/NV and FSMA expenses) are estimated based on the going market rates, which the RREC does not control. • Thenetrentalincomemaybeaffectedifasignicantnumber of tenants fail to pay their rent or if the planned occupancy level is not achieved. The established net rental result for 2022 took into account 0.5% non-recoverable receivables, which were historically estimated at 0.3%. The occupancy rate is expected to be similar to the occupancy rate of 2021. • Financial hedging instruments (IRSs) are valued at market value in accordance with IFRS (IAS 39). Given the volatility of theinternationalnancialmarkets,changesinthesemarket values were not taken into account. These changes are also irrelevant to the forecast in terms of the EPRA earnings 29 , on which dividend distribution is based. • The investment property is valued at the Fair Value in accordance with IFRS (IAS 40). However, no predictions are made in terms of any changes in the fair value of the investment property, as these would be unreliable and subject to a number of external factors beyond the Company’s control. These changes are also irrelevant to the forecast in terms of the EPRA earnings 30 , on which dividend distribution is based. • The Company assumes the legal, regulatory and scal framework that applies on the date of this Annual Report to determine the forecasts. Hypotheses with regard to elements that can be impacted by Xior directly New acquisitions: • The prot forecast takes into account as yet unidentied acquisitions of MEUR 50, with a conservatively estimated gross return. Net rental result: • This result was estimated based on the current contracts. For new buildings, an estimate of the expected rental income was made based on market knowledge. The occupancy of 2022 is expected to be similar to the occupancy rate of 2021. • If the Company received a rental guarantee upon acquisition of the property, it was included in the calculation of the result. • An estimate was made in the budget for doubtful debts. This is 29 AlternativePerformanceMeasures.InaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheEuropeanSecuritiesandMarketAuthority(ESMA)on3July2016,thedenitionsoftheAPMsandthe use and reconciliation tables are included in Chapter 10.8 of the consolidated nancial statements for 2021 . 30 AlternativePerformanceMeasures.InaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheEuropeanSecuritiesandMarketAuthority(ESMA)on3July2016,thedenitionsoftheAPMsandthe use and reconciliation tables are included in Chapter 10.8 of the consolidated nancial statements for 2021 . a percentage of the rental income and was determined based on historical information and a future estimate. 0.5% non- recoverable receivables, which were historically estimated at 0.3%, were taken into account for 2022. Property charges: • These costs mainly include the costs of maintenance and repairs, insurance, property taxes which are not passed on to students, direct student-focused publicity, vacancy costs in the case of structural vacancy, property management and Valuation Experts’ fees. For 2022, they were estimated based on the current portfolio and the expected new acquisitions. Overheads: • Overheads include the Company’s internal operating expenses, which are management fees, director fees, costs of the administrative personnel, liability insurance expenses, ofce expenses, depreciation and installation costs. They alsoincludecontractualrentowedfortheregisteredofce in Antwerp. • They also include the estimated expenses for external consultants, solicitors, tax experts, accounting and IT and the Statutory Auditor’s fee. • For a listed company, the overheads also include the annual taxes for the RREC, fees owed to the nancial agent and liquidity provider, Euronext Brussels listing fees, expenses with regard to the prudential monitoring of RRECs and the budget for nancial communication. Only the costs of nancialcommunicationscanbeinfluencedbytheCompany. • The overheads were estimated based on the overheads incurred in 2021, including an increase in overheads as a result of the Company’s further growth. Interest charges: • The estimate of the interest charges is based on the evolution ofthenancialdebtstartingfromthecurrentsituationasat31 December2021andanestimateoftheadditionaldebttonance the investment programme implemented in 2022. The interest charges are budgeted per contract based on the nancing agreements concluded. Taxes: The taxes include the annual corporation tax. The tax base in Belgiumisalmostzerothankstothescaltransparencyenjoyed by the Company. The payable corporation tax mainly relates to 7.6 OUTLOOK – PROFIT FORECAST 27 AlternativePerformanceMeasures.InaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheEuropeanSecuritiesandMarketAuthority(ESMA)on3July2016,thedenitionsoftheAPMsandthe use and reconciliation tables are included in Chapter 10.8 of the consolidated nancial statements for 2021 . 28 See also Chapter 5.6 of this Annual Report. 7.6.1 GENERAL The outlook below includes the forecast for the nancial year 2022 with regard to the consolidated EPRA earnings and consolidated balance sheet of Xior Student Housing NV. TheBoardofDirectorspreparedthefollowingoutlookandprot forecastin order toestablish the expectations for the nancial year2022, taking into account theoperationaltrendsidentied sofar,usingabasisthatiscomparabletothehistoricalnancial information. The budget for 2022 was drawn up taking into account the current occupancy rate and an estimate of the future occupancy rate based on the past (including 2021). The accounting basis used for the forecasts is consistent with the accounting methods used by Xior in preparation of its consolidated accounts as at 31 December 2021 in accordance with the IFRS as implemented by the European Union and the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The actual development of the forecast of the consolidated EPRA earnings 27 depends on the evolution of the economy, nancial markets and property markets. This forecast was based on the information available as at 31 December 2021 and takes into account post balance sheet events if these exist. 28 These are listed in Chapter 5.6 Post balance sheet events . This forecast has been prepared and drawn up on a basis that is comparable with the historical nancial information and in accordance with Xior’s valuation rules. The actual development of the forecast of the consolidated EPRA earnings dependsontheevolutionoftheeconomy,nancial markets and property markets. Xior’s prospective information, projections, convictions, opinions and estimates regarding the expected future performance of Xior and the market in which it operates are not a Company commitment. By nature, prospective statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions,bothgeneralandspecic,andthereisariskthat the prospective statements will not be achieved. The main economic trends that can affect the Company’s forecasts are: • The evolution of the property markets in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal, particularly the student housing markets; • Future demand for student rooms, which is affected by factors such as the number of 18-to-25-year-olds, the number of higher education enrolments, even better access to higher education for all, the quality of education, the number of foreign students, the enrolment fee and students’ decisions to live at home or in student accommodation. This evolution may have an impact on the rental income or the valuation of the portfolio as determined by the Valuation Expert; • The regional legislation imposing a number of health, safety and living standards requirements; • The evolution of the interest rates and bank margins. 7.6.2 HYPOTHESES Accounting methods used The accounting basis used for this forecast is consistent with the accounting methods used by Xior in preparation of its consolidated accounts as at 31 December 2021 in accordance with the IFRS as implemented by the European Union and the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Hypotheses with regard to elements that cannot be impacted by Xior directly • The calculation of the evolution of rental income did not take inflation into account. We took this cautious approach because we cannot always increase our rental income to reflect inflation. The rental income estimates took into account the current occupancy rate and assessed the future occupancy rate based on the past. • Thepropertytaxwasbasedonhistoricgures(ifavailable)or management estimates using similar buildings. The property tax may be affected by changes in the legislation. Property 98 I THE XIOR SHARE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 99 7.6.4 STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE PROFIT FORECAST STATUTORY AUDITOR’S ASSURANCE REPORT ON THE ANALYSIS OF PROSPECTIVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN VIEW OF THE INCLUSION OF SUCH INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT At your request and pursuant to Section 11 of Annex 1 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, we have prepared this report on the prospective nancial information of the company Xior Student Housing NV (“the Company”), which is included in Chapter 7.6 of its Annual Financial Report 2021 of the group (the “Annual Financial Report 2021”) (hereinafter “the Registration Document”). Responsibilities of the Board of Directors In accordance with the decisions of Section 11 of Annex 1 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980, the Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the prospective nancial information and the determination of estimates and relevant underlying assumptions on which this prospectivenancialinformationisbased.Theaforementioned prospectivenancialinformationaswellasthestipulationsand assumptions were included in Chapter 7.6 of the Registration Document (the “Criteria”). Responsibilities of the Statutory Auditor The Statutory Auditor is responsible for the expression of an opinion on whether the prospective nancial information prepared by the Board of Directors has been prepared in all materialrespects,onthebasisofappropriatecriteriaidentied. Forthe projectionon the nancial year ending 31 December 2022, we investigated the prospective nancial information of the Company, as well as estimates and relevant underlying assumptions, as included in the Registration Document, on whichthisprospectivenancialinformationisbased. We conducted our engagement in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements, as applicableintheanalysisofprospectivenancialinformation (ISAE 3400). The purpose of such an engagement is to obtain a limited degree of certainty that the assurance risk is reduced to an acceptable level to serve as a basis for a conclusion, expressed in the negative form, on the prospective nancial information, and more specically on whether anything has come to our attention which leads us to believe that the prospective nancial information has not been compiled in accordance with the appropriate Criteria as set out in Chapter 7.6 of the Registration Document. As for the forward-looking information, we have performed ourworkinordertoobtainsufcient appropriateevidenceto determine whether the assumptions are not unreasonable, using appropriate accounting principles. Diegem, 15 april 2022 PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV The Statutory Auditor of Xior Student Housing NV Represented by Jeroen Bockaert Statutory Auditor tax on income from the Dutch permanent organisation, the Dutch subsidiaries and the Spanish and Portuguese subsidiaries. This calculation is based on the applicable corporate tax rates. 7.6.3 FORECAST OF THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AND DIVIDEND EXPECTATIONS Theprotforecasthasbeenpreparedanddrawnuponabasis thatiscomparablewiththehistoricalnancialinformationand in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Xior has a prospect of EUR 2.00 EPRA earnings 31 pershareforthenancialyear2022,an increase of 11% compared to 2021. It is also applying a EUR 1.60 target for the gross dividend per share (an 11% increase compared to 2021). This estimate is, of course, subject to the results and approval by the Ordinary General Meeting for the nancialyear2022.ThismeansthattheCompanyisonceagain expecting an increase in its earnings per share over the previous year, despite the fact that the number of shares has increased by 32% during 2021, as a result of the successful capital increase in March 2021 and the capital increase in December 2021. This prot forecast takes into account as yet unidentied acquisitions of MEUR 50, with a conservatively estimated gross return. By implementing its growth strategy, Xior expects to achieve an increase in EPRA earnings per share of at least 10% for the nancialyear2023comparedto2022. Xior expects the debt ratio to be around 50-55% as a result of the further implementation of this growth strategy by the end of 2022. 31 AlternativePerformanceMeasures.InaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheEuropeanSecuritiesandMarketAuthority(ESMA)on3July2016,thedenitionsoftheAPMsandthe use and reconciliation tables are included in Chapter 10.8 of the consolidated nancial statements for 2021 100 I THE XIOR SHARE XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 101 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 1 Roxi Alma BRUSSELS “ The BrinkToren in Amsterdam will be the rst Xior building to have a negative EPC score of -0.010. But Xior is going even further with this project and has realised very high sustainability ambitions with regard to energy saving, nature inclusiveness, circularity and sustainable mobility. „ PROPERTY REPORT 08 102 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 103 8.1 PROPERTY MARKET The Company mainly holds properties intended for student housing in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal. The following paragraphs describe the general status of the underlying Belgian, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese student housing real estate markets based on information the Company obtained from Cushman & Wakeeld (Gustav Mahlerlaan 362- 364, 1082 ME, Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Cushman & Wakeeld has agreed that this information will be included in the Annual Report. Prospective investors wishing to have more information on the current situation and evolution of the Belgian, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese property markets should seek advice from real estate consultants and other specialists. This concerns the description of the market as at 31 December 2021. 8.1.1 STUDENT HOUSING MARKET IN BELGIUM General The Belgian student population has been steadily increasing for several years. Although it is expected that, as in the Netherlands, the increase will mainly take place due to the recruitment of international students. In Flanders, the number of students (professional-oriented study programs and academic) was 276,000, for French-speaking Belgium (Brussels and Wallonia) this number will be approximately 215,000, bringing the total to approximately 491,000 , which represents a yearly increase of 4%. The share of international students in this is approximately 60,000. Demographic student developments are expected to cause a slight decrease in the national student population in the future. It is expected that the student population will grow to over 600,000 within 10 years, mainly driven by international students. Thanks to the increase in international students, it is expected that in the future demand, mainly for new high-quality student rooms will increase. Old stock will need to be replaced putting more pressure on the market. Recent trends mean that, just as in other European cities, student housing in Belgium will be more operator driven with high quality and high service student housing. The largest Belgian student cities are: Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, Hasselt, Mechelen, Ghent, Liège, Mons, Namur Louvain-la-Neuve. Market rents In Belgium, there is a small shortage for student housing, although there are local differences. Due to the shortage, rents are increasing. The average rent for a student room is EUR 430 per month, depending on the type of home (shared facilities versus studio) and the place. On average there was a yearly price increase of 3.75%. Only in Brussels there was a slight decrease in rent price. In 2021 more than 170,000 people are waiting for social housing, which makes people rent in the private sector. The average rent price for an apartment reached its all time high in 2021 with EUR 755 per month. The Flemish Housing Decree has entered into force on 1 January 2019. This means that the tenant of a room enjoys more protection by, among other things, the following rules: All costs and charges must be included in the rent, the deposit may be a maximum of 2 months, the rent may only be indexed at one successive tenant, subletting is permitted. Market Dynamics The market for investing in student housing in Belgium is limited and is still mainly in the hands of private investors. In 2021 we saw more transactions than the years before, however Xior is still one of the dominant parties. Yields on the investment markets are in line with other markets in Europe and roughly around 5% GIY (Gross Initial Yield) in the major cities. Other parties active in the eld are: Upkot, Quares (in hands of Xior since 28 December 2021) and Eckelmans. Large international investors still have not entered the Belgian market. As in many European countries, the institutional market for student housing and PBSA (Purpose Built Student Accomodation) is largely underdeveloped. However, this market is increasingly professionalizing, with parties such as Xior growing rapidly. A trend that has emerged in recent years is that of luxury student residences. These complexes often consist of a large number of studios and / or apartments with a high quality nish. The units are often rented including appliances and possibly furniture. In many cases there are communal facilities in the residence such as laundry rooms and a bicycle shed, as well as areas for studying, sports and relaxation. The community aspect plays a major role in this. These types of concepts are particularly suitable for international students who want to rent for a shorter period without having to think about arranging furniture and internet, among other things. Final conclusions The student housing market in Belgium continues to grow slightly. Due to demography, it is expected that the growth of the student population will mainly come from an international angle in the coming years. The large players are therefore responding in particular to this by offering full-service concepts. The market in Belgium is increasing, however large international players still have not found the Belgium market. It can be considered a matter of time before they also enter this healthy and increasing market. 8.1.2 STUDENT HOUSING MARKET IN THE NETHERLANDS Investment market The investment volume for student housing in the Netherlands has shown erratic trends over the years. In 2016, the total investment volume amounted to approx. MEUR 600. In 2017, a substantial decrease can be observed due to a lack of investment products. In the following years, there was an increase, with a peak in 2018. The investment volume in 2021 amounts to approx. MEUR 400. Traditionally, the student housing market has been dominated by social housing providers such as DUWO, SSH, De Key and Vestide. These social housing providers still have a large share of the total supply. From 2013 onwards a shift can be observed and more international investors are entering the market. In 2021 the majority of investment transactions were made on the account of international parties. These international investors come from Belgium, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. Some parties that are currently very active are Xior Student Housing, International Campus, Greystar, Camelot and The Student Hotel. In addition, there are institutional investors such as Syntrus Achmea and Bouwinvest. Due to the scarcity of student residences in which to invest, yields have been declining for several years in a row. Investors prefer large-scale newly built complexes, located near the centre or the campus and consisting largely of independent units. In addition, these complexes often have shared facilities, such as study rooms, sports facilities and laundry rooms. Residences of this kind also often involve a combination of student units and housing for Young Professionals. Because of these developments, the expectation is that the yields will come even closer to those for regular housing. For large-scale new student complexes located close to public transport and an educational institution, the net initial yields are currently between 3.75-4.25%. User market As of 1 September 2020, 817,500 full-time students were enrolled at a university of applied sciences or a research university. Most students are enrolled in Amsterdam, followed by Rotterdam and Utrecht. The number students studying at a university of applied sciences rose by 7.5% to 467.000 students, the number of research university students rose by 11% to over 350,000. The large growth compared to last year is mainly caused by the corona crisis, which resulted in more high school students graduating and fewer opting for a gap year. It is expected that growth will decrease in the coming years. The growth will be entirely due to university students and in particular to the large influx of international students. The number of university of applied sciences students is expected to decrease. The expected growth in the number of students will put further pressure on the already very scarce rental market for student rooms. The shortage of student units is signicant in almost all student cities and is expected to increase further in the coming years. The overarching organisation for student housing has calculated that there is currently a shortage of 26,500 student rooms, and that this will grow to 57,000 over the next 8 years. Because growth is mainly caused by the influx of international students, the shortage will continue to increase, particularly in cities with a university. Students prefer independent accommodation located in the city centre or on the university campus, but this is obviously not feasible for every student. The cost of living is the main factor when choosing a place to live. Students are also prepared to dig deeper into their budget to rent a studio or flat instead of a student room. In many places, there is a qualitative mismatch between supply and demand. In large student cities such as Nijmegen, Delft, Rotterdam and Groningen, there is a particular need for independent accommodation, whereas the stock in those cities mainly consists of rooms with shared facilities. City Complex Number of units Buyer Year / quarter Price (in EUR million) Leiden Project More 703 Round Hill Capital 2021/Q2 84 Leiden LIV 394 International Campus 2021/Q4 64 Breda Study Studio Park 224 Xior Student Housing 2021/Q3 24 The Hague Studios070 90 Annexum 2021/Q3 14 104 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 105 All enrolled students - the Netherlands Number of students - academic year 2016/2017 to 2021/2022 (x1,000) Universities of Applied Science Research University Total Lineair (Total) 0 100000 200000 300000 400000 500000 600000 700000 800000 900000 2021202020192018201720162015 8.1.3 STUDENT HOUSING MARKET IN SPAIN Market overview Much like their Southern European neighbours Portugal and Italy, the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector in Spain remains largely under-developed and immature, with the majority of student accommodation being managed by public bodies and religious orders. In more mature PBSA markets such as the U.K. and Germany there are consolidated groups of private, specialized platforms backed by institutional capital. In Spain, the PBSA market is highly fragmented with the top 5 platforms making up less than 20% of the total supply of student beds. The remaining supply is operated by small investors/ owners (mostly single-asset owners), public entities (mainly universities) and religious orders as previously mentioned. The lack of professionalized, specialist PBSA management in Spain resulted not only in a chronic undersupply (provision rate of approx. 6% vs. 10% in Germany, 13% in France, 15% in Poland, 16% in Ireland and 36% in the U.K.) but also in an existing stock of PBSA that is obsolete and inferior to what is currently demanded by students in terms of quality of accommodation and basic services / amenities. The great nancial crisis is also partly to blame as austerity measures prevented public bodies from investing in creating more PBSA and refurbishing the existing stock. Over the last 5 years, operators have targeted Spain as a key market for their expansion plans, thus PBSA accommodation in Spain is progressively increasing in terms of total supply and quality of accommodation via new developments. Another peculiarity to the Spanish market is the concession / leasehold model. Most of the existing supply of PBSA is held under concession / leasehold ownership where the local government or the university owns the land and agrees to long-term leasehold agreements (maximum 50 years) with third-party occupiers who develop and operate the residences. Although this type of contract is well accepted by Spanish banks and investors it has acted as a barrier to private, specialized players entering the market in the past. The poor quality as well as the general undersupply of PBSA in Spain coupled with strong, increasing demand (see next section below) have created a broad investor appetite across the risk spectrum for exposure to student housing in Spain as demonstrated by the record investment volumes beginning in 2017 and 2018. Demand Over the last 35 years higher education in Spain has experienced signicant growth, modernization and internationalization. Increasing demand for higher education has resulted in 36% of Spaniards between the ages of 25 and 64 having a higher education degree (up from 22.7% in 2000, more than in France, Germany and Italy). Spain also undertook a major overhaul to their university system in 2007 by adopting the Bologna process, thus reducing the standard period of study from 5 to 4 years. HIGHER EDUCATION STATS N°. of Students 1.63 mio (ofcial gure from the Ministry of Education) Universities 83 Universities 10 Universities are among World’s Top 500 QS Ranking 12 the in the world, 6 the in Europe Cost of study Public University: up to EUR 2,000 per annum Private university: EUR 5,000 – EUR 15,000 per annum The signicant increase in international students in recent years and the unrivalled popularity of the Erasmus programmes are thanks to the following key drivers: I. Affordability – The cost of living and studying in Spain is lower than in the majority of competing locations. II. Lifestyle - The mild weather combined with the rich culture (food, leisure, nightlife, etc.) make Spain an attractive destination to both visit and live. III. Quality of Education - High quality education system with 10 universities in the QS World´s Top 500 world-leading programmes. IV. Spanish Language - The historical / cultural ties with Latin / South America (in addition to the language) give Spain a unique advantage vs. other European countries in attracting international students from these regions. Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, the factors set out above caused international student numbers in Spain to double over the past 10 years and have regularly made Spain the most popular destination for Erasmus students. Top ERASMUS Receiving Countries # of students Top ERASMUS Sending Countries # of students 1. Spain 52,830 1. France 49,066 2. Germany 34,750 2. Spain 44,052 3. France 31,063 3. Germany 42,824 4. United Kingdom 30,501 4. Italy 41,235 5. Italy 29,561 5. Turkey 17,461 SUPPLY / EXISTING STOCK & PIPELINE IN SPAIN There are currently 96,225 beds in approx. 1,150 student residences across Spain. As previously mentioned, the majority of these residences are operated by public entities (mainly universities), most of which are single-asset operators. In terms of PBSA operators, a breakdown is set out below of the largest private / professional operators in Spain in terms of number of beds under management: Operator Ownership # Beds Residences RESA AXA/CBRE GI/ Greystar 10,335 40 Mi Campus Stoneshield 4,000 16 Nexo GSA & H. Street JV 3,000 9 Livensa Living Temprano/ Brookeld 3,000 9 Xior / Lofttown Xior 2,140 7 The Student Hotel APG & Aermont 1,870 4 Acciona Acciona 1,400 6 Youniq Corestate 715 2 Collegiate W.P Carey 565 2 The market is highly fragmented with the top 9 operators making up approximately 25% of the total supply. In terms of secured new development pipeline, we have identied the following: Operator # of beds in pipeline W.P. Carey / Livensa Living 3,253 Greystar / AXA – RESA 2,154 Stoneshield / Mi Campus 1,659 Blackrock / Grupo Moraval 951 Vita Group 942 Corestate / Youniq 1,333 Bank Inter / Valeo / Liv Student 819 Syllabus by Urbania 801 Commerz Real / Aparto 743 Unknown 680 The Student Hotel 675 The Student Experience 600 Amro 561 Xior 488 Grupo Moraval 479 Student Properties Spain SOCIMI 400 GSA / Nexo Residencias 150 TOTAL 16,688 106 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 107 Date Purchaser Vendor Property Location Est. Price (€m) Comments Q1 2019 Grupo El Castillo Grupo Santa Ana Villa Universitaria de Alicante Alicante €19.7m Alicante’s largest residence located in San Vicente de Raspeig, the main university campus. Q4 2018 Greystar (with Axa & CBRE GI) Several (Azora, Banca March, etc) Resa (36 assets/ approx.. 9,200 rooms) – Primarily leasehold Portfolio distributed across 19 cities in Spain €400m Spain’s largest PBSA platform. Highly competitive process involving numerous institutional funds and specialized investors Q4 2017 Castella Grupo Solaer La Campaña Student Residence – Concession Pamplona €16m City centre residence with approx.. 300 beds Q4 2017 GSA (with LaSalle M) Threesixty developments Nexo (2,234 rooms incl. pipeline) – primarily leasehold Madrid, Alcalá de Henares and Barcelona €180m Total of 4 trading assets and 2 projects (total of 2,234 beds) 2017 marked a record year for direct investment into student accommodation in Spain with total investment volume in the order of MEUR 600. This gure comprised primarily the Resa and Nexo portfolio deals. The under-bidders on the Nexo portfolio were Roundhill, TPG and Corestate. Whereas the winning bidder for the Resa portfolio, Greystar, was backed by AXA IM and CBRE GI, demonstrating that much of the capital is now emerging from the core end of the spectrum. 2017 is an outlier in terms of investment volume as the two largest student housing platforms in Spain coincidentally traded during the same calendar year. The remaining market is highly fragmented with very few private institutions owning more than just a few properties. This fragmented supply provides an opportunity for specialized investors and operators to enter not only major markets (Madrid & Barcelona) but strong secondary cities which have already been targeted by a number of operators. Since 2018 there has been much more focus around development with investors scrambling to secure strategically located sites in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. Nearly all of the transactions relating to student housing in Spain in 2020-2021 comprised of development deals. This development phase has continued into 2021 as investors and operators look to expand and consolidate their trading platforms although there have been several deals for trading assets. Although no reference is made to yield levels in the above table comments can be made that investors currently focusing on prime freehold student housing investment product in Madrid and Barcelona would be prepared to accept an initial return on a stable income-producing asset in the order of 4.50%. The range of capital focused on student accommodation in Spain is currently quite diverse, ranging from infrastructure funds to international institutions and private equity that is increasingly prepared to accept lower levels of return given the compression in yields within traditional asset classes, in particular ofces and logistics. COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SECTOR IN SPAIN The State of Emergency declared in March 2020 following the covid-19 outbreak resulted in a national lockdown in Spain and the closure of borders. At an educational level, schools were mandatorily closed just before the commencement of the lockdown, with many shifting to online learning, with video- meeting platforms easing the teacher-student communication. As the lockdown ended, and for the 2020/21 academic year, national students returned to physical learning. The government more recently announced in May 2021 that students will continue to benet from physical learning, subject to adhering to the current guidelines regarding covid-19. Net operating income had been affected in the 2020/2021 academic year as some operators had a high number of double rooms which were used as single rooms for safety reasons. Also, given the uncertainty in respect of future learning models and cross-border travel, there are certain reservations about how the sector will perform in the short term, although the outlook is that there should be no structural change in the sectors’ performance in the medium-long term, as the interest in the Spanish market from all market players remains high. For the academic year 2021/2022 most residences have re-opened with their pre-covid format / conguration. The attractiveness of the PBSA sector remains high for both investors and operators, as the imbalance between demand and supply is still evident. Although there is no publicly available data on booking rates for the 2021/22 academic year, bookings are broadly in line with pre-covid levels for the majority of residences, particularly those targeting local demand. In respect of residences mainly targeting foreign residents, for the 2021/2022 academic INVESTMENT MARKET Major European players in student housing, backed by institutional capital in some cases, have already entered the Spanish market. These include GSA, Greystar, Corestate, Collegiate and The Student Hotel amongst others. More recently, traditionally core institutional investors have formed JVs with specialized operators / developers such as Invesco / Syllabus and Nuveen / Value One. Key investment deals are set out in the table below (excluding development deals): Investor rationale is based on increased student demand for quality accommodation. Existing stock, in generally quasi-public ownership, has suffered from under-investment and is failing to keep pace with the demands of the 21st century in terms of design, technology, sustainability, etc. Nevertheless, the lack of quality product has led investors to focus primarily on new developments and refurbishments, leading to a lack of direct investment evidence in operational PBSA. Date Purchaser Vendor Property Location Est. Price (€m) Comments Q3 2021 Xior SPS Portfolio of 3 residences Madrid, Malaga & Seville Condential Three residences, totalling 726 beds. The properties in Malaga and Seville started operating in September 2021. Q2 2021 Commerz Real AG Hines & Henderson Park Pallars 433-453 Barcelona – 22@ Condential Forward-funding deal. Property to be operated by Aparto. Q2 2021 Stoneshield Universidad de Sevilla Micampus Sevilla Estanislao del Campo Seville – Campus Reina Mercedes €27m The property is held under a concession agreement. Q2 2021 Stoneshield Stoneweg MiCampus Pamplona Pamplona – City centre €18m (€122k/room) Former hotel converted to student residence. The scheme maintains the hotel license and can operate as a hotel/hostel during summer. Q1 2021 Xior Amro Amro Malaga Malaga €23m (€100k/room) Operating residence in Malaga with a total of 230 beds. Q4 2020 Greystar / AXA Invesco / Urbania Portfolio of 4 residences Madrid (2), Malaga & Valencia € 145m (134k/room) One operating residence and three in nal stages of development. Q4 2020 GSA Corestate Youniq Madrid Madrid – campus €50m (€166k/room) Asset in “Ramp-up”. Approx. 60% occupied at the time of acquisition. Operating beds: 302 Q2 2020 Xior Amro Amro Estudiantes Granada Granada – campus €37m (€105k/bed) Amro will continue as operator for 2 years. Xior will take over operations following the initial 2-year period. Operating beds: 354. Q1 2020 Xior Private investor The Lofttown (78 rooms, 140 beds) Barcelona centre €24.36m (174k/bed) Operating residence in city centre with 78 rooms and 140 beds. Q4 2019 Xior Universidad Europea Residencia Leonardo da Vinci Madrid (Villaviciosa de Odón) €106.75m (€202k/bed) Xior acquired 80% of the ownership vehicle (€85.4m). The remaining 20% will remain under university ownership. We understand the yield was in the order of 4.50-4.75%. operating beds: 528 Q3 2019 Xior Public entity (concession) UPC – Besós (concession – 191 rooms) Barecelona – 22@ €25.5m (€134k/bed) Development carried out by Life Group and sold to Xior. Leashold. Operating beds: 300 108 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 109 MAIN NATIONALITIES Portugal offers a mild Mediterranean climate, excellent quality of life, security, beautiful coastline and cities bursting with historical interest and cultural experiences, where international students have the opportunity to take internationally recognized courses in English. Apart from the many historic sites and areas of natural beauty, the country is also known for its contemporary culture and nightlife. Today Portugal is also seen as an attractive alternative to the traditional study options. DEMAND In 2021, 7 Portuguese universities were among the best in the world according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. In fact, the international recognition of the Portuguese universities has played a catalyst role in attracting an increasing number of foreign students. In addition to the universities, Portugal is also home to several well-reputed polytechnics. The main difference between the two is that the universities have a greater focus on academic research, while the polytechnics are more focused on preparing students for a specic career path. Some subjects are only offered in universities or in polytechnics, but there are also several subjects in common. LISBON 43 Universities in Lisbon 89 Colleges in Lisbon +1,200 Public University Courses +460 Private University Courses 135,000 Students 40,500 Live away from home Top 10 Colleges area # students Universidade de Lisboa – Instituto Superior Téchnico Engineering 9,300 ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa Business 8,200 Universidade Nova de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências e Technologia Science 6,600 Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Technologias Humanity & Technology 6,500 Universidade Aberta Several 4,700 Universidade de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências Science 4,650 Universidade Europeia Several 4,550 Universidade de Lisboa – Faculdade de Direito Law 4,200 Universidade de Lisboa – Faculdade de Letras Letters 4,100 Universidade Nova de Lisboa – Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas Social science 4,000 MAIN EU NATIONALITIES 36% Brazil 7% Spain 13% France 22% Spain 7% Angola 6% Italy 12% Germany 20% Italy year, some operators are offering rent discounts, thus attracting some national demand. 2020/2021 was a year of reduced occupancy compared to pre-covid levels, primarily due to the reduction in the number of foreign students. This decrease in demand from overseas students has been somewhat mitigated by an increase in demand from national students with, interestingly, an increase in the number of Spanish students for university places in the 2020/2021 academic year. In Spain, this has resulted in some price adjustments, reflecting the national prole of demand and purchasing power, with this impacting the performance of more high-end student housing schemes where also occupancy has been difcult to maintain due to reduced foreign demand. In the short term it is expected that the limitations in mobility will be progressively removed. The fact that many international students are postponing their decision to study in Spain, may result in a signicant increase in the short / medium term. In addition, universities will also continue their online offer, although most of the classes will remain in-person classes. 8.1.4 STUDENT HOUSING MARKET IN PORTUGAL MARKET OVERVIEW The PBSA markets in Portugal and Spain are highly fragmented with the top ve private platforms making up less than 34% of the total supply of student beds. The remaining supply is operated by public entities (mainly universities) and religious orders, most of which are single-asset operators. By way of comparison, in the UK market the top 5 platforms make up approx. 54% of total supply. Much of the public owned market varies in quality, from newer buildings to outdated residences, unt for purpose. This is typical for public organisations who are often asset rich but cash poor, and not inclined or unable to invest in modern day improvements and upgrades. As customers place increasingly more value on aspects such as connectivity and community, existing supply is increasingly obsolete where public bodies dominate the market. In Portugal, we estimate there to currently be more than 21,300 operational PBSA beds of varying size and quality, with approximately 80% owned and operated by universities and religious bodies. The PBSA market in Portugal is still somewhat in the development stage, with sites acquired by developers benetting from early mover advantage only becoming operational in the past 24 to 36 months. This includes the residences operated by Milestone, Livensa Living, Smart Studios and U.Hub, which have a pipeline of residences scheduled to open in the next 3 years. The dominant operators in the Portuguese market are Livensa Living with a large 723 beds project in Porto, and Smart Studios who have 10 smaller sized projects situated throughout Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto. Xior entered the Portuguese market through acquiring the local platform U.Hub in 2019. The platform has 4 operational residences situated in Lisbon and 1 in Porto, providing mid-market serviceable and functional accommodation. In terms of market segment, the low end of the market is typically the more conventional on-campus halls owned by the university and also residences run by religious organisations. These types of residences are usually well-located being within closed proximity of the university’s however often have outdated facilities and are priced at the lower end of the spectrum. W.P Carey through the Collegiate AC brand in Lisbon and Brookeld through Livensa Living brand in Porto are setting the standard for the upper end of the Portuguese PBSA market. Their project in Lisbon focuses on providing services and a level of amenity similar to 4-star hotel which includes 24-hour reception desk, swimming pool, gyms and common areas. Service offering varies across the other operators from room types, pricing options and lease length, as well as varying amenities and clubs being offered. The level and depth of services is often location dependant and driven by the target student demographic. The student accommodation market in both Lisbon and Porto was very much dominated by university and religious groups and the private residential market picked up the large supply and demand imbalance. In saying this, the market however is becoming more commercialised and privatised with several completed projects in 2020 as U.Hub Asprela in Porto, Livensa Living Boavista in Porto, Smart Studios Carcavelos in Cascais, Milestone Carcavelos in Cascais, Smart Studios Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Livensa Living Entrecampos in Lisbon. International students’ nationalities are diverse, but their country of origin is mainly from the former Portuguese colonies, as well as Spain and Italy. 110 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 111 MAIN EXISTING PRIVATE PBSA IN LISBON Building City Address # Beds Range of rents Opening year Livensa Living Entrecampos Lisbon Rua Sousa Lopes 595 €488 - 717 2020 U.Hub Benica Lisbon Av. Colégio Militar 18A 342 €440 - 815 2020 Collegiate Marquês de Pombal Lisbon Rua Conde Redondo 79 330 €615 - 1,600 2018 Smart Studios Santa Apolónia Lisbon Avenida Infante D. Henrique 114 €589 - 1,198 2020 Smart Studios Ajuda Lisbon Rua Aliança Operária, 1300-044 Lisboa 79 €495 - 798 2019 Zone Spru Sapateiros Lisbon Rua dos Sapareiros n.°12, 1100-579 Lisboa 75 €446 - 690 1999 U.Hub Alvalade Lisbon Praça Alvalade,9 66 €485 - 680 2016 Montes Claros Lisbon R. Vera Lagoa 5, 1600-028 Lisboa 61 €670 1997 Montepio U Live Santos Lisbon Largo dos Santos 60 €290 - 445 2016 Montepio U Almirante Reis Lisbon Av. Almirante Reis 235 52 €305 - 445 2016 Total 1.774 Note : the selection of main PSBA was based in the criteria of presenting more than 50 beds. PRIVATE PBSA PIPELINE IN LISSABON Building Address # Beds Opening year Owner Management Status Promiris - Ajuda Rua Pinto Ferreira 42 254 2021 Xior Odalys Under construction U.Hub Lumiar Alta de Lisboa 498 2022 Xior U.Hub Planned Nido Campo Pequeno Avenida Sacadura Cabral 40 390 2022 Round Hill capital Nido Collection Planned Smart Studios Areeiro Casal Vistoso 274 2022 LX Partners Smart Studios Planned Smart Studios Lumiar Rua 10, Alta de Lisboa 634 2022 LX Partners Smart Studios Planned Smart Studios Principe Real Rua Escola Politécnica 79 2023 LX Partners Smart Studios Planned Total 2,129 * Estimated There are currently 21,300 beds in approx. 230 student residences across Portugal. As previously mentioned, the majority of these residences are operated by public entities (mainly universities), most of which are single-asset operators. As mentioned before, currently there is an insufcient supply of good quality student housing when comparing to impressive growth forecasts of the number of international students in Portugal. The level of supply for good quality student housing accommodations still is low in Portugal, increasing mainly in Lisbon and Porto. The level of demand for student residences is high, largely surpassing the offer level, levelling up average prices up to 5% in the last year. Nowadays the challenges for those who plan to invest in this sector is the scarcity of suitable land or properties and the strong competition with more valuable end uses as residential. Additionally, there are other types of rental, such as local market, non-professionalized leasing, short-term rental and student residence sites such as Uniplaces, which have registered strong growth in the past few years. PORTO 31 Universities in Porto 62 Colleges in Porto +650 Public University Courses +380 Privat University Courses 74,000 Students 26,000 Live away from home As we have mentioned previously, the traditional student market was dominated by public bodies and religious orders, but currently, with the new offer from international operators, student accommodation is an attractive alternative. Top 10 Colleges area # students Instituto Politécnico do Porto – Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto Engineering 6,500 Universidade do Porto – Faculdade de Engenharia Engineering 6,400 Instituto do Politécnico do Porto – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto Business 4,200 Universidade do Porto – Faculdade de Letras Letters 3,600 Universidade do Porto – Faculdade de Ciências Science 3,400 Instituto Universitário da Maja – ISMAI Several 3,300 Universidade do Porto – Faculdade de Economia Economics 2,900 Universidade Fernando Pessoa Several 2,700 Instituto Politécnico do Porto – Escola Superior de Saúde do Porto Medical 2,400 Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique Several 2,300 Source: DGEEC, Cushman & Wakeeld analysis LISBON & CASCAIS SUPPLY Number of University students in Lisbon Academic year 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 Total National Enrolled Students 112,729 113,544 116,676 120,696 118,590 Growth rate 0.72% 2.76% 3.45% -1.74% Displaced Students – Nationals 35,003 36,209 35,577 Growth rate 3.45% -1.74% Foreign Students 15,183 16,110 17,854 20,578 20,272 Growth rate 6.11% 10.83% 15.26% -1.49% * Based on a estimation of 30% displaced students • Majority of supply consists of private residential rooms; • Increasing PBSA share of student housing; • Traditionally, Universities or catholic institutions managed the largest part; • Private operators interested in the market, sums already more than 1,700 beds (in units with more than 50 beds); • Attractiveness of the market; - 6 projects in the pipeline until 2023 - Approx. 2,100 beds Number of beds Existing Under constrction Planned Pre-Covid 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2023202220212020 112 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 113 PRIVATE PBSA PIPELINE IN PORTO Building Address # Beds Opening year Owner Operator Status The Tannery Amial - Nido Rua do Amial, 967-771 1,029 2023 Round Hill capital Nido Collection Under construction Lumis Student Housing n.a. 430 2023 Viridis real Estate Lumis Student Living Planned The Student Hotel Praça de Dom João I 400 2023 The Student Hotel The Student Hotel Planned Smart Studios Asprela Rua sa Asprela 243 2022 Smart Studios Smart Studios Under construction Big City Asperla Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva 241 2022 Big City Big City Under construction Xior Bonm Rua António Granjo 142 211 2023 Promiris Odalys Planned U.Hub Boavista Rotunda da Boavista 500 2023 U.Hub U.Hub Planned Total 3,054 There are currently 21,300 beds in approx. 230 student residences across Portugal. As previously mentioned, the majority of these residences are operated by public entities (mainly universities), most of which are single-asset operators. As mentioned before, currently there is an insufcient supply of good quality student housing when comparing to impressive growth forecasts of the number of international students in Portugal. The level of supply for good quality student housing accommodations still is low in Portugal, increasing mainly in Lisbon and Porto. The level of demand for student residences is high, largely surpassing the offer level, levelling up average prices up to 5% in the last year. Nowadays the challenges for those who plan to invest in this sector is the scarcity of suitable land or properties and the strong competition with more valuable end uses as residential. Additionally, there are other types of rental, such as local market, non-professionalized leasing, short-term rental and student residence sites such as Uniplaces, which have registered strong growth in the past few years. INVESTMENT MARKET Major European players in student housing backed in some cases by institutional capital have only just begun to enter the Portuguese market. These include Xior and Brookeld amongst others. Investor rationale is based on increased student demand for quality accommodation. Existing stock, in generally quasi-public ownership, has suffered under-investment and is failing to keep pace with the demands of the 21st century in terms of design, technology, sustainability, etc. Nevertheless, the lack of quality product has led investors to focus primarily on new developments and refurbishments, leading to a lack of direct investment evidence in operational PBSA. We set out key investment deals in the table below (excluding development deals): PORTO SUPPLY Number of University students in Porto Academic year 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 Total National Enrolled Students 56,306 58,193 60,562 62,029 63,242 Growth rate 3,35% 4,07% 2,42% 1,96% Displaced Students – Nationals 17,646 17,783 18,011 18,160 19,125 Growth rate 0,78% 1,28% 0,82% 5,31% Foreign Students 5,890 7,384 9,101 10,144 8,600 Growth rate 25% 23% 11% -15% • As in Lisbon, majority of supply is private residential; • Private operators interested in the market; • Recent opening of LIV student project (423 rooms) and the Studyou project (220 suites); • PBSA in pipeline for the next two years: - 7 projects - Circa 3,000 beds Number of beds 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 PlannedUnder construction Existing 2 401 1 513 1 541 MAIN EXISTING PRIVATE PBSA IN PORTO Building City Address Rooms # Beds Range of prices (€/Month) Milestone Porto Asprela Porto Rua Manual Pacheco De Miranda 220 227 €536-636 Livensa Living U. Porto Campus Porto Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva 583 723 €640-1,113 Livensa Living Boavista Porto Rua Mosenhor Fonseca Soares 330 330 €545-815 U.Hub Asprela Porto Rua do Bairro da Aerosa 456 456 €350-770 WorldSpru Porto Rua do Monte da Estação 176 195 €361-748 Liv Student Porto Porto Rua Manuel Pachecco de Miranda 423 470 €375-585 Studyou Porto Asperla Porto Rua Dr. Júlio de Matos 225 225 €350-770 Totaal 2,413 2,626 Note : the selection of main PSBA was based in the criteria of presenting more than 150 beds. 114 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 115 Year Type of deal Building Location Size (sq.m) Vendor Purchaser Price (€/m) Price (€/m 2 ) 2016 Redevelopment Conde Redondo 79 Lisbon 10,900 CTT Temprano €17,0 m €1,560 2017 Redevelopment Almeida Garrett College Building Porto n.a. Universidade do Porto Real Douro €6,1m n.a. 2018 Redevelopment Campo Pequeno 34 Lisbon 39,000 Novo Banco Round Hill Capital/ TPG €35-45 €960 2019 Investment Promiris Portfolio (forward purchase) Lisbon & Porto 11,500 Promiris XIOR €28,2m €2,450 2019 Redevelopment Alta de Lisboa Land Lisbon 14,000 Developer Corporate €8-10m €650 2019 Investment U.hub- portfolio (forward purchase) Lisbon & Porto n.a. U.hub Xior €130,0m n.a. 2022 Investment Milestone Carcavelos Lombos Cascais 6,622 Value one Holding Catella Residential Fund €15,5 m €2,340 Source: Cushman and Wakeeld The year 2019 marked a record year for direct investment into student accommodation in Portugal with total investment volume in the order of MEUR 170. This gure comprises primarily the Xior acquisitions of the Promiris and U.HUB portfolios. This is a flourishing sector in Portugal, the rst openings happened in the last 2/3 years, with a special emphasis for the Collegiate Prestige Marquês de Pombal, which opened in January 2018 and it is considered a luxury student housing, focused on international students. Activity during 2018 and 2021 has been much more focused around development with investors seeking to secure strategically located sites mainly in Lisbon and Porto. This development phase will continue in 2022 as investors and operators look to expand and consolidate their trading platforms. In the beginning of 2022, it was sold Milestone Carcavelos, a student residence built in 2020 with 192 single rooms and located near Nova Business School. The public acquisition value was MEUR 15.5 (about EUR 81,000/room), with a yield below 6% and below the yields practiced before the pandemic (above 6%). The transaction foresees the concession and management of the building for a period of 99 years. Although we do not refer to yield levels in the above table, we can comment that investors currently focusing on prime freehold student housing investment product in Lisbon and Porto would be prepared to accept an Exit Yield lower than 6%. According to our experience, this sector has gone from a niche market, especially in Europe, to a mainstream investment during the last years, so we believe that this sector will be a strong and attractive one in the future. In terms of investment demand, we believe that micro-locations or prime locations, are becoming an increasingly important part of investor’s criteria which will impact on the investment yields. COVID-19 IMPACT ON STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN PORTUGAL 2020/2021 shows some difculties to maintain the pre-covid occupation levels due the reduction of foreign students. This decrease of demand from foreign students was slightly compensated by an increase of demand by national students through some downwards prices more adjusted to the Portuguese demand purwchase power, mainly in the more expensive student housing schemes. Nevertheless, occupancy reduction was observed in the higher-end facilities, more exposed to foreign demand. This allowed the new 2021/2022 academic year started with some normality and presential teaching, considering that approx. 85% of Portuguese inhabitants are already fully vaccinated, therefore, the demand for rooms is now recovering, namely from foreign students. Therefore, PBSA in Portugal are recovering their occupation levels offering lower discounts on price comparing with 2020/2021 academic year, being that some of these residences are already fully occupied, even considering some new openings for the current academic year such as the LIV student residence (with 423 rooms) and the Studyou residence (with 220 suites) near the university of Porto and the Sonae residence (with 173 rooms) in Santa Apolónia in Lisbon. 116 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 117 8.2 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO A summary and description of the Company’s property portfolio, including its composition and diversication, is provided below. 8.2.1 VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² BE Antwerp 4 749 087 9 595 172 4 749 087 152 693 227 979 46 57 082 1 Blindenstraat 18-22 278 880 272 922 278 880 100% 6 081 052 2012 41 0 1 457 2 Franklin Rooseveltplaats 7-9, Osystraat 3-5 To be developed 832 658 NA 18 177 305 2023 51 0 5 234 3 Frankrijklei 62 - retail 106 330 NA 2 220 348 2013 0 1 437 4 Frankrijklei 70 - retail 30 741 NA 576 670 2015 0 1 90 5 Gratiekapelstraat 2-6 203 220 189 918 203 220 100% 4 383 563 2014 29 0 1 035 6 Groenenborglaan 149 (Felix) Under construction 1 172 267 NA 11 445 527 2023 120 0 14 410 7 Italielei 48 55 743 49 975 55 743 100% 995 554 2003 5 1 231 8 Italiëlei 80-82 126 324 130 368 126 324 100% 2 588 152 2012 20 0 695 9 Kipdorpvest 40-42 - parkings 49 900 50 295 49 900 100% 1 112 465 NA 0 40 1 200 10 Kipdorpvest 49 - commercial 250 325 NA 4 706 185 2013 0 1 2 061 11 Kipdorpvest 49 - students 1 112 352 1 139 940 1 112 352 100% 23 545 655 2013 207 0 4 825 12 Klapdorp 4-6 121 728 126 480 121 728 100% 2 320 977 2011 22 0 528 13 Koningstraat 8 (Prince) 965 880 1 026 660 965 880 100% 21 541 222 2021 156 0 7 165 14 Korte Sint-Annastraat 6 35 460 36 072 35 460 100% 790 520 2014 6 0 205 15 Paardenmarkt 10 136 410 159 420 136 410 100% 2 060 822 2014 28 1 155 16 Paardenmarkt 100-102 62 630 56 100 62 630 100% 1 150 130 2009 10 0 293 17 Paardenmarkt 67 136 200 147 546 136 200 100% 2 897 245 2015 23 0 1 031 18 Paardenmarkt 70 67 793 71 484 67 793 100% 1 203 220 2014 12 1 360 19 Paardenmarkt 93 27 900 27 828 27 900 100% 761 101 2013 4 0 199 20 Rijnpoortvest 19-21 102 000 100 272 102 000 100% 2 397 023 2013 16 0 567 21 Rodestraat 15 69 360 76 308 69 360 100% 1 519 111 2015 14 0 459 22 Rodestraat 17 134 565 133 416 134 565 100% 2 614 002 2021 28 0 579 23 Rodestraat 19-23 431 660 470 682 431 660 100% 9 977 622 2021 91 0 2 155 24 Rodestraat 2 126 432 148 332 126 432 100% 3 118 479 2021 16 0 1 021 25 Rodestraat 31 42 720 47 016 42 720 100% 1 050 823 1996 8 0 431 26 Stadswaag 6-8 J. de Hasquestraat 268 478 253 644 268 478 100% 6 232 395 2019 32 0 1 556 27 Universiteitsplein Under construction 2 287 950 NA 13 288 009 2023 7 891 28 Viaductdam 104 193 452 200 225 193 452 100% 3 938 050 2015 40 0 812 118 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 119 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² BE Brussels 8 183 939 10 598 566 8 079 848 207 896 823 1 238 102 50 705 29 Antoine Breartstraat 60-62 38 280 120 447 38 280 100% 2 114 605 2021 21 0 562 30 Antoine Dansaertstraat 121, Brussel To be developed 259 885 NA 5 840 321 2022/2023 0 0 730 31 Camuselstraat 30, 32 en 34 (Woodskot) 605 760 612 660 527 011 87% 12 551 941 2019 91 0 1 533 32 De Brouckèreplein, Brussel To be developed 806 063 NA 17 100 893 2022/2023 0 0 3 038 33 Hippokrateslaan 14 (Alma) 2 534 205 2 551 471 2 508 863 99% 47 096 823 2019 339 102 12 369 34 Kroonlaan 365 (365 Rooms) 1 850 000 1 939 515 1 850 000 100% 38 812 926 2014 323 0 13 774 35 Kruitmolenstraat 43 65 880 66 720 65 880 100% 1 302 839 2019/2020 16 0 188 36 Ladderstraat 15-19 en Ladderstraat 11-13, Sint-Jan Nepomucenusstraat 32-34 (KVS II) 279 660 281 880 279 660 100% 6 265 891 2017 39 0 1 174 37 Lakensestraat 157/159 en Ladderstraat 6, 14 en 16 (KVS I) 179 760 180 420 179 760 100% 3 932 426 2017 30 0 488 38 Middaglijnstraat 46 112 014 88 680 112 014 100% 1 472 403 1992 18 0 386 39 Nieuwbrug 16 59 520 66 900 59 520 100% 1 167 878 2020 16 0 223 40 Ommegangstraat 2 896 116 820 602 896 116 100% 16 011 557 2016 141 0 5 276 41 Oudergemlaan 269-275 738 720 788 760 738 720 100% 15 861 777 2018 118 0 2 391 42 Sint-Pietersstraat 17-27 (Marivaux) Under construction 1 015 620 NA 21 123 962 2022 0 0 6 705 43 Van Orleystraat 14 (Bischoffsheimlaaan 38-38A) + Zavelput 20 824 024 998 944 824 024 100% 17 240 580 2016 86 0 1 868 BE Ghent 5 444 395 7 092 997 4 844 395 134 354 506 989 51 29 310 44 Brusselsepoortstraat 89 (Campus BXL ) 425 052 430 230 425 052 100% 8 730 149 2016 83 0 1 369 45 Hoogstraat 33-37 152 304 152 460 152 304 100% 2 949 879 2015 30 0 468 46 Oude Beestenmarkt 11 / Zilverenberg 16 89 568 89 508 89 568 100% 1 682 274 2020 17 0 313 47 Oude Schaapmarkt 1 112 500 141 978 112 500 100% 3 105 249 2019 20 0 686 48 Project Bagattenstraat - Rozendaalken To be developed 304 289 NA 3 178 144 2021 0 0 NA 49 Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 186 / G. Magnelstraat 13A 237 948 247 920 237 948 100% 4 931 315 2019 38 0 1 320 50 Sint-Pietersplein 52 / Sint-Amandsplein 1 - 3 / Sint-Amandstraat 33 Under construction 263 798 NA 5 297 773 2021 0 0 1 931 51 Stalhof 2 562 980 621 540 562 980 100% 13 242 082 2014 119 0 4 330 52 Universiteitstraat 13 (Roxi Gent) 600 000 489 893 9 664 904 2013 0 50 1 759 53 Voskenslaan 191-207 Under construction 653 119 NA 13 306 646 2021 0 0 4 916 54 Voskenslaan 58, Overwale 42-44 (Overwale - Campus Schoonmeersche) 2 260 143 2 549 868 2 260 143 100% 48 164 263 2016 490 1 8 046 55 Waarschootstraat 1 740 980 876 360 740 980 100% 14 541 077 2018 145 0 3 052 56 Zuidstationstraat 24 262 920 272 034 262 920 100% 5 560 752 2014 47 0 1 120 BE Hasselt 980 952 991 705 902 476 19 561 850 193 1 8 718 57 Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 3b 980 952 991 705 902 476 92% 19 561 850 2020 193 1 8 718 120 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 121 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² BE Leuven 5 393 130 5 627 510 5 393 130 111 234 240 1 016 10 26 913 58 Arendstraat 11 47 268 52 792 47 268 100% 1 007 302 2017 11 0 179 59 Bogaardenstraat 11 53 940 53 784 53 940 100% 992 869 2014 8 0 203 60 Bondgenotenlaan 74 - retail/rooms 226 180 264 098 226 180 100% 6 268 916 2017 18 1 988 61 Brusselsestraat 182-184 200 868 202 284 200 868 100% 4 037 750 2015 24 1 951 62 Brusselsestraat 242 98 280 101 512 98 280 100% 2 019 085 2014 17 0 350 63 Brusselsestraat 244 40 860 36 111 40 860 100% 723 626 2019 8 0 152 64 Diestsevest 85 70 620 73 440 70 620 100% 1 469 551 2019 14 0 233 65 Frederik Lintsstraat 148-150 177 192 177 046 177 192 100% 3 621 744 2009 37 0 516 66 Frederik Lintsstraat 9 64 728 66 440 64 728 100% 1 197 548 2009 14 0 243 67 Ierse Predikherenstraat 17-19 73 896 73 652 73 896 100% 1 278 979 2015 15 0 207 68 Janseniusstraat 38 600 984 599 160 600 984 100% 11 388 994 2013/2015 160 0 3 568 69 Justus Lipsiusstraat 9 52 512 54 720 52 512 100% 1 037 722 2014 10 0 150 70 Kapucijnenvoer 34 44 472 47 580 44 472 100% 839 617 2015 8 0 179 71 Martelarenlaan 40 (Studax) 1 518 146 1 582 543 1 518 146 100% 32 430 604 2016 292 0 4 772 72 Mechelsestraat 77 122 844 130 860 122 844 100% 2 472 180 2015 21 0 425 73 Minderbroedersstraat 19 209 100 212 940 209 100 100% 4 532 616 2014/2015 33 0 628 74 Minderbroedersstraat 21 702 744 709 582 702 744 100% 12 340 955 2013 116 0 8 554 75 Naamsestraat 58-60 - parkings 4 540 0 100% 140 813 2015 0 3 90 76 Parkstraat 137 369 744 390 309 369 744 100% 7 742 772 2017 72 0 1 483 77 Ravenstraat 40 66 492 69 687 66 492 100% 1 248 743 2018 17 1 242 78 St-Annastraat 13 65 064 67 460 65 064 100% 1 243 875 2014 13 0 227 79 Strijdersstraat 66 66 552 64 520 66 552 100% 1 153 866 2010 13 0 222 80 Tiensestraat 184-186 / Windmolenveldstraat 86-88 212 856 217 821 212 856 100% 4 516 804 2011 39 0 689 81 Tiensestraat 251 68 892 69 001 68 892 100% 1 245 949 2012 10 0 289 82 Tiensestraat 274/Windmolenveldstraat 2-4 82 800 129 889 82 800 100% 2 664 366 2018 17 4 591 83 Vlamingenstraat 91/ Parkstraat 11 156 096 175 740 156 096 100% 3 616 995 2019 29 0 782 BE Liège 2 145 375 2 296 872 2 145 375 42 893 307 378 0 19 250 84 Boulevard d’Avroy 67 577 815 714 120 577 815 100% 12 816 643 2015 146 0 2 668 85 Rue Ernest Solvay 21 (ARC) 1 567 560 1 582 752 1 567 560 100% 30 076 664 2021 232 0 16 582 BE Mechelen 77 016 110 160 77 016 1 711 823 15 0 390 86 Ontvoeringsplein 6 77 016 110 160 77 016 100% 1 711 823 2013 15 0 390 122 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 123 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² NL Amstelveen 0 12 004 919 0 73 316 107 0 1 22 743 87 Project Prof. W.H. Keesomlaan 6-10 To be developed 3 062 879 NA 25 616 107 2023 0 0 22 743 88 Project Regio Amsterdam To be developed 8 942 040 NA 47 700 000 2024 0 1 0 NL Amsterdam 6 124 875 12 035 205 6 091 337 140 613 355 567 0 31 378 89 Barajasweg 60-70 1 007 267 1 033 320 1 007 267 100% 21 050 000 2018 88 0 2 741 90 Naritaweg 139-149 812 063 843 900 812 063 100% 16 500 000 2018 73 0 2 099 91 Naritaweg 151-161 951 744 1 021 200 951 744 100% 20 900 000 2018 86 0 2 755 92 Brink Toren - Kavel 7 To be developed 2 984 520 NA 9 853 355 2025 11 433 93 Karspeldreef 15-18 3 353 801 3 350 940 3 320 263 99% 68 250 000 2019 320 0 12 350 94 Karspeldreef toren 2 To be developed 2 801 325 NA 4 060 000 2025/2026 NL Breda 2 853 684 3 054 623 2 847 770 47 794 957 450 32 14 536 95 Rat Verleghstraat 5 1 314 156 1 561 320 1 308 242 99.55% 24 160 452 2017 224 31 4 928 96 Tramsingel 21 319 830 321 036 319 830 100% 4 846 047 2015 60 0 2 251 97 Tramsingel 27 916 224 867 552 916 224 100% 14 148 457 2016 122 0 5 754 98 Vismarkt - Kraanstraat 1 and 5 303 474 304 714 303 474 100% 4 640 000 2015 44 1 1 603 NL Delft 2 509 228 2 571 018 2 453 401 44 939 858 317 0 12 276 99 Antonia Veerstraat 1-15 1 036 272 1 035 629 1 018 759 98.31% 17 633 599 2017 118 0 4 689 100 Barbarasteeg 2 850 456 869 079 818 989 96.3% 15 287 831 2016 108 0 4 187 101 Phoenixstraat 16 622 500 666 309 615 653 98.90% 12 018 427 2018 91 0 3 400 NL The Hague 2 854 040 2 771 547 2 845 613 50 460 922 407 3 15 256 102 Eisenhowerlaan 146 401 245 374 428 401 245 100% 7 050 000 2014 64 0 1 355 103 Eisenhowerlaan 148 402 469 374 428 402 469 100% 7 050 000 2014 64 0 1 355 104 Eisenhowerlaan 150 315 282 282 869 315 282 100% 5 200 000 2015 68 0 1 322 105 Project Burgwal - Lutherse Burgwal 10 1 170 457 1 167 806 1 162 030 99.28% 21 151 297 2020 139 3 8 521 106 Waldorpstraat 600-742 564 588 572 016 564 588 100% 10 009 625 2017 72 0 2 703 NL Eindhoven 695 840 2 610 797 695 840 35 399 859 95 0 8 747 107 Boschdijk 146 (Boschdijk Veste) Under construction 1 896 840 NA 23 341 686 NA 0 0 5 104 108 The Spot - Kronehoefstraat 1-11F 695 840 713 957 695 840 100% 12 058 174 2016 95 0 3 643 NL Enschede 1 964 859 5 346 489 1 964 859 50 752 202 271 2 45 246 109 Ariënsplein 1-163 - Fase I 1 964 859 2 022 612 1 964 859 100% 30 919 731 2018/2019 271 2 17 375 110 Ariënsplein 1-163 - Fase II Under construction 3 323 876 NA 19 832 471 2022/2023 0 0 27 871 NL Groningen 9 623 594 9 570 625 9 608 981 168 551 671 1 161 0 61 354 111 Hoogeweg 1-3 (Zernike Toren) 5 575 053 5 488 600 5 575 053 100% 94 079 702 2020 698 0 33 659 112 Oosterhamrikkade 103-107 1 461 250 1 445 336 1 446 638 99% 24 351 921 2018 180 0 8 685 113 Project Eendrachtskade 2 (Black Box) 2 587 291 2 636 689 2 587 291 100% 50 120 048 2020 283 0 19 010 NL Leeuwarden 646 236 635 687 646 236 11 300 000 82 1 3 912 114 Tesselschadestraat 7-19B (The Block) 646 236 635 687 646 236 100% 11 300 000 2016 82 1 3 912 NL Leiden 896 400 998 351 896 400 14 529 913 134 0 9 610 115 Campus Verbeek - Verbeekstraat 11-29 896 400 998 351 896 400 100% 14 529 913 2016 134 0 9 610 124 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 125 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² NL Maastricht 8 089 382 10 374 706 8 071 554 145 300 932 1 280 43 71 049 116 Annadal - project grond To be developed 1 726 484 NA 7 347 006 NA 117 Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 (Annadal) 3 557 655 3 983 281 3 557 655 100% 58 303 512 2017/2019 723 37 45 695 118 Tongerseweg 135-145 (Bonnefanten College) 2 031 663 2 069 617 2 031 663 100% 37 277 751 2019 257 0 16 366 119 Tongerseweg 43-57 (Carré) 1 801 861 1 930 880 1 789 248 99.30% 32 435 237 2016 143 5 6 155 120 Vijverdalseweg 2 578 324 545 723 578 324 100% 8 200 000 2018 134 1 2 327 121 Wycker Grachtstraat 2-2A 119 879 118 721 114 664 96% 1 737 426 2016 23 0 506 NL Rotterdam 2 083 908 2 059 877 2 083 908 121 727 411 280 0 41 051 122 Burgemeester Oudlaan 480-1008 (Woudestein) 2 083 908 2 059 877 2 083 908 100% 35 611 815 2017 280 0 9 308 123 Project Bokelweg - Heer Bokelweg 121-171 To be developed 0 NA 86 115 596 2021 0 0 31 743 NL Tilburg 400 008 393 606 400 008 6 530 000 72 4 2 136 124 Enschotsestraat 78-84 112 740 109 955 112 740 100% 1 840 000 2019 17 0 520 125 Kapelhof 31 / Heuvelstraat 126 76 092 78 759 76 092 100% 1 570 000 2006 21 0 350 126 Korenbloemstraat 42-44a 65 136 57 702 65 136 100% 860 000 2019 14 2 366 127 Mariastraat 27a/b/c / Nieuwlandstraat 14 64 308 64 500 64 308 100% 1 180 000 2014 9 1 481 128 Nieuwlandstraat 1/1a 81 732 82 690 81 732 100% 1 080 000 2014 11 1 419 NL Utrecht 2 751 012 2 876 022 2 740 494 57 542 308 340 1 11 259 129 Diamantweg 2 (Rotsoord Klopgebouw) Under construction 54 000 NA 600 000 2019 0 1 300 130 Rotsoord 19-263 / Diamantweg 2-168 2 146 620 2 184 600 2 136 102 99.51% 44 950 000 2018 206 0 5 983 131 Willem Dreeslaan 113 (The Hive) 604 392 637 422 604 392 100% 11 992 308 2015 134 0 4 976 NL Vaals 2 303 500 2 649 766 2 303 500 38 546 599 460 0 20 582 132 Sneeuwberglaan 1 2 303 500 2 649 766 2 303 500 100% 38 546 599 2018 460 0 20 582 NL Venlo 1 267 613 1 370 997 1 267 613 21 595 693 166 5 9 223 133 The Bank - Spoorstraat 9-229 / Keulse Poort 12 827 770 859 634 827 770 100% 13 635 558 2017 110 1 5 795 134 The Safe - Peperstraat 8A1-8C14 / Kwietheuvel 51-77 439 843 511 363 439 843 100% 7 960 136 2016 56 4 3 428 NL Wageningen 820 776 791 724 820 776 14 300 000 201 0 3 933 135 Costerweg 50 (Duivendaal) 611 316 592 861 611 316 100% 10 500 000 2019 179 0 2 897 136 Duivendaal 2 (Meteogebouw) 209 460 198 863 209 460 100% 3 800 000 2019 22 0 1 036 126 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 127 Country City Address Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Occupancy Rate (iv) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Year of construction or refurbishment Units - Rooms Units - Other m² ESP Barcelona 2 640 395 2 909 185 2 498 571 47 889 000 269 1 8 186 137 Av. De Francesc Botey 51 (Diagonal Besòs) 1 575 818 1 782 505 1 433 994 91% 27 461 000 2019 191 1 5 336 138 Carrer De Sèneca 24-26 (The Lofttown) 1 064 577 1 126 680 1 064 577 100% 20 428 000 2016 78 0 2 850 ESP Granada 1 850 000 2 118 424 1 850 000 37 396 000 347 0 10 243 139 Callejón De Lebrija 3 (AMRO Granada) 1 850 000 2 118 424 1 850 000 100% 37 396 000 2020 347 0 10 243 ESP Madrid 6 938 350 7 642 843 6 600 386 136 158 000 624 0 22 311 140 Calle de Don Ramon de la Cruz 37 2 014 350 1 544 926 1 873 346 93% 32 500 000 2018 146 0 5 840 141 Calle Tajo S/N (Xior Picasso - Xior Velázquez) 4 924 000 4 971 603 4 727 040 96% 93 329 000 2016 478 0 16 471 142 Project Campus UEM / Calle Tajo s/n To be developed 1 126 314 NA 10 329 000 NA NA 0 NA ESP Malaga 2 626 978 2 531 551 2 626 978 47 810 000 450 0 13 669 143 Av Editor Angel Caffarena 1 (Amro) 1 290 000 1 279 102 1 290 000 100% 24 030 000 2021 229 0 6 680 144 Blvr Louis Pasteur 33 1 336 978 1 252 449 1 336 978 100% 23 780 000 2021 221 0 6 989 ESP Sevilla 2 326 320 1 518 403 2 326 320 30 400 000 309 0 7 882 145 Av. De la Palmera 17 2 326 320 1 518 403 2 326 320 100% 30 400 000 2021 309 0 7 882 ESP Zaragoza 0 2 328 103 0 26 194 000 0 0 7 400 146 Pontoneros To be developed 2 328 103 NA 26 194 000 2023 7 400 PT Lisbon 2 228 000 6 275 000 2 228 000 76 717 000 438 0 30 521 147 Avenida Almirante Reis 178 (Alameda) 172 000 165 000 172 000 100% 784 000 2015 32 0 865 148 Praça de Alvalade 9 (Alvalade ) 366 000 372 000 366 000 100% 5 666 000 2016 66 0 2 442 149 Avenida Colégio Militar 16 (Benca) 1 690 000 1 690 000 1 690 000 100% 25 395 000 2020 340 0 9 700 150 Lamas Lissabon Under construction 633 000 NA 10 875 000 2023 4 834 151 Uhub Lumiar Under construction 3 415 000 NA 33 997 000 2023 12 680 PT Porto 1 775 000 2 836 000 1 775 000 45 538 000 456 16 17 493 152 Rua da Fábrica Do Bairro Da Areosa 31 (Asprela) 1 775 000 1 892 000 1 775 000 100% 28 063 000 2020 456 0 12 600 153 Project Rua António Granjo 142 Under construction 944 000 NA 17 475 000 2022 16 4 893 Totals 93 243 891 136 588 451 91 834 871 2 161 649 565 13 984 319 694 363 (i) Total Rent represents the rent the Company would invoice based on its asking price as at 31 December 2021, if 100% of the property portfolio available for letting (not including rooms under renovation or construction) were let, including the estimated annual rental income for hostel activities. (ii) Estimated Rental Value as estimated by Stadim, Cushman & Wakeeld and CBRE. (iii) Annual contract rent based on the tenancy schedule as at 31 December 2021. For Iberia, the contract rent in the academic year is taken into account. We do not yet have an overview of the occupancy for summer rentals. (iv) Ratio between Rental Income and Total Rent. (v) No contract Rental Income is available for some properties as at 31 December 2021: (a) Franklin Rooseveltplaats 7-9 (b) Groenenborgerlaan 149 (c) Universiteitsplein 1 (d) Antoine Dansaertstraat 121 (e) De Brouckèreplein (f) Sint Pietersstraat 17-27 (g) Bagattenstraat (h) Sint-Pietersplein (i) Voskenslaan 191-207 (j) Amstelveen Keesomlaan Project (k) Regio Amsterdam Project (l) Brinktoren (m) Karspeldreef Tower 2 (n) Boschdijk 146 (o) Ariënsplein Phase II (p) Annadal Project Plot (q) Bokelweg Project (r) Rotsoord Klopgebouw (s) UEM Project (t) Zaragoza Project (u) Lamas Project (v) Lumiar Project (w) Granjo Project. These development projects are still under construction. The Bagatten and UEM projects concern land positions that have yet to be developed. The total Fair Value estimated by the Valuation Expert was KEUR 2,161,650 as at 31 December 2021. The consolidated balance sheet included investment properties for an amount of KEUR 1,967,056. The difference is due to a) the real estate related to the joint ventures; the 100% value of the real estate is included in the table above, but is not accounted for under the investment property line (KEUR 83,471); b) a number of properties are under construction/renovation; foreseeable construction costs were taken into account when determining the amount included in the consolidated balance sheet (KEUR 106,040); and d) certain structural works will be carried out on a number of properties in the portfolio (renewal of lifts, update of installations, energy investments and so on), again for which the amount included in the consolidated balance sheet takes account of foreseeable costs (KEUR 5,083). 128 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 129 8.2.2.2 Breakdown into sub-portfolios The following summary lists the property portfolio by sub- portfolio, country and city. Every sub-portfolio shows the Purchase Value, Fair Value, Rental Income and insured value. The Rental Income is the annual rent based on the tenancy schedule as at 31 December 2021. Country City Fair Value as at 31.12.2021 Rental income (iii) Insured value Acquisition cost excl. Belgium Antwerp 152,693,227 4,749,087 80,512,067 108,147,968 Brussels 207,896,823 8,079,848 103,729,514 186,752,815 Ghent 134,354,506 4,844,395 58,389,282 120,949,669 Hasselt & Liege 62,455,157 3,047,851 25,271,801 57,244,361 Leuven 111,234,240 5,393,130 35,748,767 105,286,386 Mechelen 1,711,823 77,016 1,408,700 1,906,054 Netherlands Amstelveen 73,316,107 43,564,258 71,645,181 Amsterdam 140,613,355 6,091,337 51,370,457 114,420,752 Breda 47,794,957 2,847,770 15,570,959 43,259,505 Delft 44,939,858 2,453,401 19,781,229 40,556,779 The Hague 50,460,922 2,845,613 31,911,876 46,120,682 Eindhoven 35,399,859 695,840 15,424,776 25,133,816 Enschede 50,752,202 1,964,859 27,550,293 47,507,190 Groningen 168,551,671 9,608,981 44,572,677 128,830,916 Leeuwarden 11,300,000 646,236 10,240,645 10,339,254 Leiden 14,529,913 896,400 13,380,931 13,100,382 Maastricht 145,300,932 8,071,554 115,383,776 135,030,143 Rotterdam 121,727,411 2,083,908 27,577,671 81,338,059 Tilburg 6,530,000 400,008 4,468,750 5,555,326 Utrecht 57,542,308 2,740,494 28,683,085 48,752,243 Vaals 38,546,599 2,303,500 21,315,000 38,511,893 Venlo 21,595,693 1,267,613 13,467,832 19,124,020 Wageningen 14,300,000 820,776 10,605,686 14,234,938 Spain Barcelona 47,889,000 2,498,571 20,354,125 43,658,000 Granada 37,396,000 1,850,000 26,000,000 37,000,000 Madrid 136,158,000 6,600,386 60,037,027 104,857,762 Malaga 47,810,000 2,626,978 24,054,209 44,333,040 Seville 30,400,000 2,326,320 8,000,000 27,079,971 Zaragoza 26,194,000 3,564,988 Portugal Lisbon 76,717,000 2,228,000 16,350,000 33,159,473 Porto 45,538,000 1,775,000 16,400,000 28,597,416 Total 2,161,649,565 91,834,871 971,125,393 1,785,998,978 Xior Student Housing’s property portfolio is insured for a total reconstruction value of MEUR 971, which does not include the land on which the properties are built, compared to a Fair Value of MEUR 1,967 (including land) as at 31 December 2021. This is 44.93% of the Fair Value. Insurance premiums paid in 2021 totalled KEUR 670. The insured value does not take into account “all construction site risks” insurance for projects under development. Once the project is nalised and ready for letting, re insurance is arranged for the total reconstruction value of the property. Total Rent (i) Estimated Rental Value (ii) Rental Income (iii) Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Units – Rooms Units – Other Belgium 26,973,893.96 28,717,334.48 26,191,326.95 561,587,196 4,637 210 The Netherlands 45,884,954.05 47,323,995.50 45,738,288.98 818,735,568 6,149 90 Spain 16,382,043.00 15,594,092.00 15,902,254.88 289,324,000 1,999 1 Portugal 4,003,000.00 4,119,000.00 4,003,000.00 59,908,000 894 Under construction – Belgium 2,287,153.32 44,723,778 Under construction – Netherlands 5,839,845.00 14,513,355 1 Under construction – Portugal 4,992,000.00 62,347,000 16 To be developed – The Netherlands 1,726,484.00 7,347,006 To be developed – Spain 3,454,417.00 36,523,000 To be converted – Belgium 5,308,494.59 64,034,803 171 - To be converted – The Netherlands 17,225,635.37 202,605,859 1 Total 93,243,891 136.588.451 91,834,871 2,161,649,565 13,984 319 32 This is the Fair Value as included in the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021. We refer to Chapter 8.2.1 for the reconciliation between the value included in the balance sheet and the valuation of the Valuation Expert. In the Netherlands, there are also ofce buildings that will be converted into student accommodation: the property at Heer Bokelweg in Rotterdam, the property at Prof W.H. Keesomlaan in Amstelveen, the Regio Amsterdam project, Connect U – Ariënsplein in Enschede (phase II) and Boschdijkveste 146 in Eindhoven ( see 10.9.30 Acquired real estate companies and investment properties ). These properties are currently rented out as ofce space pending the building permit and the start of the renovation work. The conversion of the property at Eendrachtskade in Groningen was completed in 2021. 8.2.2 DESCRIPTION AND DIVERSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 8.2.2.1 General description of the property portfolio As at 31 December 2021, the Company’s property portfolio consisted of 153 properties (two of which were project plots). Of these, 86 properties were located in Belgium, 50 in the Netherlands, 10 in Spain and 7 in Portugal. These properties offer a total of 13,984 lettable student units as at 31 December 2021 (which will increase to around 20,000 student rooms in 162 properties after completion of the Company’s fully committed pipeline as at 31 December 2021), and there is also retail activity on the ground floor of 14 of these buildings. The property portfolio also includes two properties used only for retail activities, Roxi Ghent with 50 units, Roxi Zaventem with 99 units and a car park in Antwerp. The Company has a number of properties that are currently rented out as ofce space pending their conversion into student rooms. Not including the properties that are being renovated and are to be converted, the property portfolio had a total occupancy rate of 98% in 2021. The total Fair Value of the property portfolio was KEUR 1,967,056 32 as at 31 December 2021. The Company is a so- called pure player in student housing, and student property is its core activity. The property portfolio is strategically diversied: its student accommodation is a well-balanced mix in terms of geographical diversication and student property types (see different types of student rooms). The large number of different tenants on the one hand, and of various room types on the other, attracting a wide range of different types of student tenants, also ensures good diversication in terms of tenant types. 130 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 131 8.2.2.5 Geographicaldiversicationoftheproperty portfolio The following graphs show the diversication of the property portfolio by country based on its Fair Value. In the Netherlands, the portfolio consists of 50 properties, representing a total Fair Value of MEUR 1.043 or 48% of the entire property portfolio; in Belgium, the portfolio consists of 86 properties, representing a total Fair Value of MEUR 670 or 31% of the entire property portfolio. The other 21% are located in Spain and Portugal, with a total of 17 properties and a Fair Value of MEUR 448. Based on Total Rent, Belgium represents 29% of the property portfolio with MEUR 27. The Netherlands represents MEUR 45.9, which corresponds to 49% of Total Rent. Spain and Portugal represent MEUR 20.4, which corresponds to 22% of the Total Rent. FairValue–Diversicationbycountry BE 31.01% NL 48.26% PT 5.66% ES 15.07% TotalRent–Diversicationbycountry BE 28.93% NL 49.21% PT 4.29% ES 17.57% The RREC’s diversied property portfolio includes 153 properties spread across seven cities in Belgium, 17 cities in the Netherlands, six cities in Spain and two cities in Portugal. The properties are located in the most important student cities of Flanders (Leuven, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, Mechelen, Hasselt and Liège), the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Breda, The Hague, Tilburg, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Delft, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Venlo, Leiden, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Enschede and Wageningen), Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Zaragoza and Granada) and Portugal (Porto and Lisbon). New locations for 2021 are Malaga, Seville and Zaragoza in Spain (see 10.9.30 Acquired real estate companies and investment properties ). The locations of the various properties in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal and their representation in the property portfolio in terms of Fair Value and Total Rent are provided below: The insurance policies also include additional cover for lost rent if the properties are no longer usable. The lost rent will be paid out until the building has been reconstructed. Xior Student Housing also has civil liability (third party) insurance. 8.2.2.3 Property portfolio type The following graph shows the diversication of Rental Income for every type of property based on the Total Rent of the respective properties in the property portfolio. TotalRent–Diversicationbytype Ofces – to be converted 7.17% Students 88.61% Other 4.22% The above summary shows the strong focus on student property, which accounts for 89% of rental income. There is also temporary rental income from ofces pending their conversion. These represent 7% of Rental Income. The portfolio also includes a limited number of retail spaces, which are mostly situated on the ground floor of properties primarily serving as student accommodation. Two properties are used exclusively for retail purposes. Besides retail spaces, the “Other” (4% of the Total Rent) segment includes the Total Rent from other activities, including “Roxi” Ghent, “Roxi” Brussel and a few parkings. 8.2.2.4 Description of student room types The Company provides various types of student rooms in the student housing segment. The majority of the building complexes has various types of rooms in order to attract a wide range of tenant types. The number of rooms per property can vary greatly, and often depends on the property’s location. The smallest property (not used for retail) in the property portfolio contains eight student units (Bogaardenstraat 11, Leuven), while the largest complex is the Annadal complex in Maastricht with 723 units. On average, the true individual lettable floor area (excluding communal areas) is generally 60% of the total floor area. The various Xior room types are categorised as follows: Basic: A student room with a washbasin in the room, and a shared toilet and shower on the corridor. Basic +: A student room with a washbasin and its own shower. There is a shared toilet that is on the corridor. Comfort: A student room with its own fridge and bathroom (washbasin, shower and toilet). Premium: A student studio with its own fully equipped bathroom (washbasin, shower and toilet) and its own kitchenette (a fridge and a hob). The following graph shows the mix of all the available rooms in the property portfolio by room type. The Premium room has the biggest share at 45.84%. The high number of Premium rooms as well as the Basic+ (3.7%) and Comfort (36.69%) illustrates the strong demand for privacy and individual comfort. Basic rooms account for 13.77%. Numberofrooms–Diversicationbyroomtype Basic 13.77% Basic+ 3.7% Comfort 36.69% Premium 45.84% 132 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 133 8.2.2.6 DiversicationintermsofRentalIncomeandFair Value The following tables show the property portfolio top 10 in terms of Total Rent and Fair Value. Top 10 Total Rent per 31.12.2021 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 6,000,000 Rotsoord 19-263 / Diamantweg 2-168 Voskenslaan 58, Overwale 42-44 (Overwale - Schoonmeersche Campus) Sneeuwberglaan 1 Av. De la Palmera 17 Hippokrateslaan 14 (Alma) Eendrachtskade 2 project (Black Box) Karspeldreef 15-18 Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 (Annadal) Calle Tajo S/N (Xior Picasso - Xior Velázquez) Hoogeweg 1-3 (Zernike Tower) 0 20,000,000 40,000,000 60,000,000 80,000,000 100,000,000 Rotsoord 19-263 / Diamantweg 2-168 Hippokrateslaan 14 (Alma) Amsterdam Region Project Voskenslaan 58, Overwale 42-44 (Overwale - Schoonmeersche Campus) Eendrachtskade 2 project (Black Box) Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 (Annadal) Karspeldreef 15-18 Project Bokelweg - Heer Bokelweg 121-171 Calle Tajo S/N (Xior Picasso - Xior Velázquez) Hoogeweg 1-3 (Zernike Tower) With a total amount of EUR 5,575,053 the site at Hoogeweg 1-3 – Groningen represents the largest share (5.89%) of the property portfolio’s Total Rent. The properties Xior Picasso – Xior Vélazquez – Madrid and Annadal – Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 – Maastricht come in second and third place in terms of Total Rent. They represent 5.8% and 3.82% of the property portfolio’s Total Rent, respectively. The other 150 properties account for 84.92% of the property portfolio’s Total Rent. Top 10 Fair Value per 31.12.2021 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 6,000,000 Rotsoord 19-263 / Diamantweg 2-168 Voskenslaan 58, Overwale 42-44 (Overwale - Schoonmeersche Campus) Sneeuwberglaan 1 Av. De la Palmera 17 Hippokrateslaan 14 (Alma) Eendrachtskade 2 project (Black Box) Karspeldreef 15-18 Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 (Annadal) Calle Tajo S/N (Xior Picasso - Xior Velázquez) Hoogeweg 1-3 (Zernike Tower) 0 20,000,000 40,000,000 60,000,000 80,000,000 100,000,000 Rotsoord 19-263 / Diamantweg 2-168 Hippokrateslaan 14 (Alma) Amsterdam Region Project Voskenslaan 58, Overwale 42-44 (Overwale - Schoonmeersche Campus) Eendrachtskade 2 project (Black Box) Brouwersweg 100 / Becanusstraat 13-17 (Annadal) Karspeldreef 15-18 Project Bokelweg - Heer Bokelweg 121-171 Calle Tajo S/N (Xior Picasso - Xior Velázquez) Hoogeweg 1-3 (Zernike Tower) With a total amount of EUR 94,079,702, the Hoogeweg 1-3 – Gron- ingen site has the highest Fair Value in the property portfolio. It accounts for 4.35% of the property portfolio’s total Fair Value. The properties Xior Picasso – Xior Vélazquez – Madrid and – Heer Bokelweg 121-171 – Rotterdam come in second and third place in terms of Fair Value. They represent 4.32% and 3.98% of the proper- ty portfolio’s total Fair Value, respectively. The other 150 properties represent 87.35% of the property portfolio’s Fair Value. Representation in the Fair Value and the Total Rent Porto Lisbon Madrid Granada Barcelona Zaragoza Groningen Delft Rotterdam The Hague Utrecht Breda Amsterdam Amstelveen Wageningen Leiden Enschede Antwerp Mechelen Maastricht Vaals Venlo Brussels Ghent Leuven Hasselt Tilburg Eindhoven Liège City Fair value City Rent Amstelveen 3.39% Amstelveen 0.00% Amsterdam 6.50% Amsterdam 6.57% Antwerp 7.06% Antwerp 5.09% Barcelona 2.22% Barcelona 2.83% Breda 2.21% Breda 3.06% Brussels 9.62% Brussels 8.78% Delft 2.08% Delft 2.69% The Hague 2.33% The Hague 3.06% Eindhoven 1.64% Eindhoven 0.75% Enschede 2.35% Enschede 2.11% Ghent 6.22% Ghent 5.84% Granada 1.73% Granada 1.98% Groningen 7.80% Groningen 10.32% Hasselt 0.90% Hasselt 1.05% Leeuwarden 0.52% Leeuwarden 0.69% Leiden 0.67% Leiden 0.96% Leuven 5.15% Leuven 5.78% Lisbon 3.55% Lisbon 2.39% Liege 1.98% Liege 2.30% Maastricht 6.72% Maastricht 8.68% Madrid 6.30% Madrid 7.44% Malaga 2.21% Malaga 2.82% Mechelen 0.08% Mechelen 0.08% Porto 2.11% Porto 1.90% Rotterdam 5.63% Rotterdam 2.23% Seville 1.41% Seville 2.49% Tilburg 0.30% Tilburg 0.43% Utrecht 2.66% Utrecht 2.95% Vaals 1.78% Vaals 2.47% Venlo 1.00% Venlo 1.36% Wageningen 0.66% Wageningen 0.88% Zaragoza 1.21% Zaragoza 0.00% Leeuwarden Seville Malaga 134 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 135 8.2.2.7 Diversicationofaveragecontractmaturity The following table provides a breakdown of the rental income maturities. As Xior rents out student rooms, most contracts are concluded for a one-year period. These leases must be renewed with the students every year. Term of the leases 32 Rental Income (iii) 1 year 86,185,292 Between 1 and 5 years 1,905,750 More than 5 years 3,743,828 The average term of the contracts is not included, since this is generally of little or no informative value in view of the short-term nature of student housing contracts. For a description of the other contracts, please refer to Chapter 10.9.1 of this Annual Report. 8.2.2.8 Diversicationofaverageroomprice The rent of the different rooms depends on several factors, including geographic location (Ghent and Leuven are more expensive than Mechelen, for example), the building’s specic location (in terms of distance to the college or university, for example), the location of units within the property itself (for example, street view, rst floor or eighth floor), the floor area and level of comfort. Although all buildings meet the minimum quality standards, each building may still show differences in relative age, quality, nish, facilities in communal areas and so on, which may be reflected in the price of a particular room. For Belgium and the Netherlands, the average room price is approximately EUR 300 for a standard room (without private facilities), EUR 395 for a room with a private bathroom, and EUR 550 for a studio. However, these average prices are not very meaningful as the room prices tend to be affected by the above parameters (geographical differences in particular). For Spain, the prices are far apart because there are also double rooms for rent. The prices are around EUR 850 per month for a studio without catering. Prices including catering vary between EUR 1,250 and EUR 1,548 per month. In Spain, extra services, such as linen, room cleaning, half board or full board, are always provided to students. The fee for these services is included in the rental price. 33 This table is different from the table in Chapter 10.9.1. The table in 10.9.1 is based on the rent realised in the nancial year 2021, whereas this table is based on the tenancy schedule as at 31 December 2021 in terms of Total Rent. 8.2.2.9 Diversicationintermsofbuildingage To calculate the age of the properties in the portfolio, we use the year of construction or the date the building was last renovated. The following intervals are used for age category diversication: • 0 to 3 years • 3 to 6 years • 6 to 9 years • Older than 9 years Based on Fair Value, the following Property Portfolio ratios apply per category: 0 to 3 years 66.24% 3 to 6 years 24.92% 6 to 9 years 7.96% Older than 9 years 0.88% In other words, the portfolio is relatively young. 136 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 137 FRANKRIJKLEI 70 ANTWERP Lettable floor area 65 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure The ground floor belongs to Xior. It makes up 5.3% of the co-ownership. This retail space is located on Antwerp’s main thoroughfare and is adjacent to the building lo- cated at Kipdorpvest 49. It is very close to the city’s main shopping streets Meir and Hopland. 1 retail space GRATIEKAPELSTRAAT 2 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is in a prime location at just a stone’s throw from the city campus of the University of Antwerp. It is considered as one location together with the other two proper- ties on Gratiekapelstraat and is very close to the properties on Blindestraat. 14 units GRATIEKAPELSTRAAT 4 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is in a prime location at just a stone’s throw from the city campus of the University of Antwerp. It is considered as one location together with the other two proper- ties on Gratiekapelstraat and is very close to the properties on Blindestraat. 7 units GRATIEKAPELSTRAAT 6 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is in a prime location at just a stone’s throw from the city campus of the University of Antwerp. It is considered as one location together with the other two proper- ties on Gratiekapelstraat and is very close to the properties on Blindestraat. 8 units PROJECT GROENENBORGERLAAN 149 (FELIX) ANTWERP (WILRIJK) Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure 60-year ground lease This residence is part of the XL Fund. This site is currently under development and is located in a green oasis between the Groenenborger campus and Middelheim Park. After thorough renovations and an extension, the total number of rooms will be 203. 203 units (anticipated) PROJECT 8.2.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS IN THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 8.2.3.1 Description of the buildings in the property portfolio excl. pipeline BELGIUM The various properties in the property portfolio are described below. BLINDESTRAAT 18 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2012 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is located close to the University of Antwerp in the heart of the student district in the city’s historical centre. The property is situated next to Blindestraat 20 and 22, which are also owned by Xior. These three buildings are seen as a whole and are also located right next to the properties on Gratiekapelstraat. 16 units BLINDESTRAAT 20 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2012 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is in a prime location at just a stone’s throw from the city campus of the University of Antwerp. It is considered as one location together with the other two proper- ties on Blindestraat and is very close to the properties on Gratiekapelstraat. 21 units BLINDESTRAAT 22 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2012 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is in a prime location at just a stone’s throw from the city campus of the University of Antwerp. It is considered as one location together with the other two properties on Blindestraat and is very close to the properties on Gratiekapelstraat. 4 units FRANKRIJKLEI 62 ANTWERP Lettable floor area 335 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013 Ownership structure The ground floor belongs to Xior. It makes up 11.41% of the co-ownership. This retail space is located on Antwerp’s main thoroughfare and is very close to the city’s main shopping streets Meir and Hopland. 1 retail space 138 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 139 KORTE SINT-ANNASTRAAT 6 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence has six rooms and is close to the University of Antwerp’s city campus, Ossenmarkt and Meir, which is Antwerp’s main shopping street. 6 units PAARDENMARKT 10 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership 28 units This residence is the rst of a group of properties located on Paardenmarkt, close to local supermarkets, the University of Antwerp’s city campus and the student district. It has retail space on the ground floor. 1 retail space PAARDENMARKT 67 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence on Paardenmarkt is close to local supermarkets, the University of Antwerp’s city campus, the student district and Xior’s other properties on Paardenmarkt. 23 units PAARDENMARKT 70 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership 12 units This residence on Paardenmarkt is close to local supermarkets, the University of Antwerp’s city campus, the student district and Xior’s other properties on Paardenmarkt. There is a retail space on the ground floor. 1 retail space PAARDENMARKT 93 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2013 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence with four starter flats on Paardenmarkt is close to local supermarkets, the University of Antwerp’s city campus, the student district and Xior’s other properties on Paardenmarkt. 4 units ITALIËLEI 48 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2003 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is just a stone’s throw from Xior’s other property at Italiëlei 82. It is very close to the university district, various supermarkets, public transport and the city campus. 5 units ITALIËLEI 80-82 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2012 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located Antwerp’s main thoroughfare and is very close to the University of Antwerp’s city campus and the Park Spoor Noord campus. 20 units KIPDORPVEST 40-42 ANTWERP Ownership structure The parking spaces make up 14.8% of the co- ownership. 40 parking spaces This indoor car park is located between Meir and Hopland in the centre of Antwerp. KIPDORPVEST 49 ANTWERP Lettable floor area 1,932 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013 207 units Ownership structure Title – long-term ground lease. Tréfonds is held by Stubis BV. This student residence with ground floor retail space is located within walking distance of central station and the main shopping street Meir in the centre of Antwerp. 1 retail space KLAPDORP 4-6 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2011 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the city campuses of the University of Antwerp and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in the centre of Antwerp. 22 units 140 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 141 PAARDENMARKT 100-102 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2009 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence on Paardenmarkt is close to local supermarkets, the University of Antwerp’s city campus, the student district and Xior’s other properties on Paardenmarkt. 10 units RIJNPOORTVEST 19-21 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located in the heart of the student district close to Ossenmarkt and the Uni- versity of Antwerp’s city campus. It is also close to the properties on Rodestraat. 16 units RODESTRAAT 2 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located in the heart of the university district close to the city campus and Ossenmarkt. The property is rented out to James Madison University. It is the rst property of a cluster of properties located on this street. 16 units RODESTRAAT 15 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership Dit studentenpand bevat 14 kamers op een ideale ligging midden in de universiteitsbuurt. 14 units RODESTRAAT 17 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership Dit pand is complementair gelegen met de andere studentenpanden in de Rodestraat, vlakbij de universiteit van Antwerpen, de Ossenmarkt en de Paardenmarkt. 28 units 156 rooms KONINGSTRAAT 8 (PRINCE) ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure 50-year ground lease This residence is part of the XL Fund. The 12-floor Prince building is located in the heart of the Antwerp student district. The residence features all modern facilities including a 360° skybar, gym, laundry facilities, living room, shared kitchens, meeting and study areas and so on. 142 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 143 VIADUCTDAM 104 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located in the immediate vicinity of the Park Spoor Noord campus of AP University of Applied Sciences in Antwerp. 40 units ANTOINE BRÉARTSTRAAT 60-62 (KOTHOUSE) BRUSSELS (SINT-GILLIS) Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership In 2012, Kothouse was completely redeveloped from an old retirement home into 21 student rooms in the trendy Sint-Gillis district of Brussels. There are various educational institutions in the area, such as several campuses of Saint-Luc and the Nara campus of Luca University. It is also close to public transport with easy connection to Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). 21 units BISSCHOFHEIMLAAN 38, ZAVELPUT 20 (VAN ORLEY / ZAVELPUT) BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership 2 commercial spaces This residence consists of three distinct buildings: Van Orley (63 units and 1 ofce), Zavelput (7 units and 1 ofce) and a Zavelput extension (16 units). Van Orley is a historic Beaux-Arts building 10 minutes from the city centre and close to several universities and public trans- port. The building accommodates 100 students. It has a mix of double andsingle rooms all rented out based on long-term contracts with BRIK. It also offers 2,150 m 2 of ofce space. The adjacent complex Zavelput has studios and the BRIK ofce on the ground floor. The studios are also rented out to BRIK in the long term. 86 units CAMUSELSTRAAT 30, 32 EN 34 (WOODSKOT) BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership Woodskot is located in the heart of Brussels and offers a mix of studios and rooms with communal facilities. The property has a wooden frame, which is in line with Xior’s sustaina- bility objectives. 91 units HIPPOKRATESLAAN 14 (ALMA) BRUSSELS (ZAVENTEM) Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership Alma is a converted ofce building that now has 240 self-contained studios and 99 Roxi units. Retail facilities (neighbourhood supermarket, launderette, hospitality and so on) are located on the ground floor. The underground car park is owned by a third-party investor. 240 units 99 hotel rooms 3 retail spaces RODESTRAAT 19-23 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is located between the other properties on Rodestraat in the heart of the university district close to Ossenmarkt, Paardenmarkt and within walking distance of the city campus. 91 units RODESTRAAT 31 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation 1996 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is located between the other properties on Rodestraat in the heart of the university district close to Ossenmarkt, Paardenmarkt and within walking distance of the city campus. 8 units PROJECT ROOSEVELTPLAATS 7-9 (ROOSEVELT) ANTWERP Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership TBD (> 51) units Once the necessary permits have been obtained, the centrally located Antwerp Inn Hotel with 51 hotel rooms will be converted into a modern student residence called Roosevelt together with the adjacent property (Rooseveltplaats 7). PROJECT STADSWAAG 6-8 ANTWERP Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence has 32 starter flats fully equipped with their own kitchen and bathroom. It also has communal co-working spaces, meeting rooms, a small ofce, ve underground parking spaces and four motorbike parking spaces. 32 units PROJECT UNIVERSITEITSPLEIN 1 (CAMPUS 3 EIKEN) ANTWERP Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure 50-year ground lease 387 units (anticipated) This residence belongs to the XL Fund. The building has 387 brand-new rooms (with extra expansion opportunities) and a new sports and leisure centre will be built in the centre of the campus. The Komida student restaurant will be renovated and expanded. Upon com- pletion, the Drie Eiken campus will have been revitalised with respect for the surrounding green environment. PROJECT 144 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 145 NIEUWBRUG 16 BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation Partial renovation in 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located near Xior’s KVS buildings in the centre of Brussels. 16 units OMMEGANGSTRAAT 2 BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership The Ommegang residence was developed into 141 student rooms in consultation with Uni- versité Saint-Louis Brussels. The remaining part of the building is part of the USLB campus. It is just 10 minutes away from the historic centre and ve minutes from several underground stations. The student rooms are rented by Université Saint-Louis in the long term. 141 units OUDERGEMLAAN 269-275 BRUSSELS (ETTERBEEK) Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is a retirement home conversion into a complex of 118 self-contained studios with various communal recreational areas. 118 units PROJECT SINT-PIETERSSTRAAT 17-27 (MARIVAUX) BRUSSELS Expected completion 2022 Ownership structure Full ownership (development in a joint-venture structure) 22 apartments (anticipated) Former cinema complex Marivaux has been redeveloped into a residence with 22 flats for young professionals and 113 student rooms in total (anticipated). The entrance, the caretaker’s flat, a large communal area and the administrator’s ofce will be located on the ground floor. Underground parking spaces and bicycle parking facilities are available. 113 units (anticipated) PROJECT PROJECT BAGATTENSTRAAT – ROZENDAALKEN GHENT Expected completion 2023 Specicdetails Development land Ownership structure Full ownership Development land in a prime location opposite Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in the centre of Ghent. Xior aims to develop a quality student property there. 50 units (anticipated) PROJECT KROONLAAN 365 (365 ROOMS) BRUSSELS (ELSENE) Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This modern residence was developed in consultation with VUB/ULB to offer sustainability and safety to students. The property is in an ideal location close to the VUB/ULB universities and Chirec hospital in the heart of the vibrant Brussels student district, where Xior also has the Oudergemlaan residence. 323 units 9 apartments 1,000m 2 multipurpose spaces KRUITMOLENSTRAAT 43 BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019-2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This student property is situated along the Brussels inner ring road within walking distance of Erasmus University of Applied Sciences and Brussels-Midi train station. 16 units LADDERSTRAAT 15-19 / LADDERSTRAAT 11-13 / SINT-JAN NEPOMUCENUSSTRAAT 32-34 (KVS II) BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure KVS II is fully owned by Xior despite the formal co-ownership structure that is in place. KVS II offers 39 studios in the heart of Brussels close to public transport and various ed- ucational institutions (including Vlerick Business School, the Odisee campus, Université Saint-Louis) and is located opposite the KVS I residence. 39 units LAKENSESTRAAT 157-159 / LADDERSTRAAT 6, 14 EN 16 (KVS I) BRUSSELS Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure 23.5% co-ownership KVS I offers 30 units each with its own bathroom in the heart of Brussels close to public transport and various educational institutions (including Vlerick Business School, the Odisee campus, Université Saint-Louis) and is located opposite the KVS II residence. 30 units MIDDAGLIJNSTRAAT 46 (MÉRIDIEN) BRUSSELS (SINT-JOOST-TEN-NODE) Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 1992 Ownership structure Full ownership Méridien is close to the Botanical Gardens of Brussels, various educational institutions and only 10 minutes from the historic city centre. Public transport is also nearby and the under- ground stations are just a ve-minute walk away. The building is rented out in the long term to Université Saint-Louis Brussels. 18 units 146 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 147 119 units STALHOF 2 - OVERPOORTSTRAAT 49A (OCTOPUS) GHENT Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure 96-year ground lease Octopus is in an ideal location close to the popular Overpoort student district and in the immediate vicinity of Artevelde University of Applied Sciences. The 4,400 m² residence includes 118 student rooms and one caretaker’s flat and is part of a complex that includes another 4,000 m² of retail property owned by Wereldhave. BRUSSELSEPOORTSTRAAT 89 (CAMPUS BXL) GHENT Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership The BXL campus is located adjacent to the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in the centre of Ghent. It consists of two separate buildings with a large communal living area and kitchen that open onto an atrium and pleasant garden. 83 units HOOGSTRAAT 33-37 GHENT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located in the centre of Ghent and was re-designated as student housing in 2015. This stately residence has a magnicent authentic facade and was original- ly built in the second half of the 16 th century. 30 units OUDE BEESTENMARKT 11, ZILVERENBERG 16 GHENT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located near the recently redeveloped Oude Beestenmarkt and Vler- ick Business School in the centre of Ghent. 17 units OUDE SCHAAPMARKT 1 GHENT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership 1 restaurant This student residence is in a prime location in the centre of Ghent close to the popular Vlas- markt, Vlerick Management School and HoGent University of Applied Sciences. The building has 10 rooms and nine studios. There is a restaurant on the ground floor. 19 units PROJECT SINT-PIETERSPLEIN 52 / SINT-AMANDPLEIN 1-3 / SINT-AMANDSTRAAT 33 GHENT Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership This redevelopment project for a student residence in a prime location in Ghent will have 50 student rooms. 50 units (anticipated) PROJECT 148 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 149 WAARSCHOOTSTRAAT 1 (IEPENBURG) GHENT Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership Iepenburg is located near the wonderful Coupure canal in Ghent at just 10 minutes from the historic centre. It is very close to the Bijoke campus, which is located on the other side of the Coupure canal. The residence has 145 studios each with its own kitchen and bathroom, and various communal areas, parking spaces and bicycle parking facilities. 145 units ZUIDSTATIONSTRAAT 24 GHENT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is located in the south part of Ghent in the heart of the student district near the University of Ghent, the library, public transport, parks, sports centres and so on. The building has several communal facilities, bicycle parking facilities and a central garden/patio. 47 units GOUVERNEUR VERWILGHENSINGEL 3B (PXL) HASSELT Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure 50-year right of supercies This brand-new, 12-floor sustainable student tower block is in a prime location on the cam- pus of the PXL University of Applied Sciences at walking or cycling distance from the city centre, the University of Hasselt and just 2 km from the train station. 193 units ARENDSTRAAT 11 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2017 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located on a street off Ladeuzeplein in the centre of Leuven. It was completely renovated in 2017. 11 units SINT-PIETERSNIEUWSTRAAT 186 / GUSTAAF MAGNELSTRAAT 13A GHENT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the Vooruit arts centre and the well-known Overpoort student district in the centre of Ghent. The residence consists of two buildings with a courtyard. 38 units UNIVERSITEITSSTRAAT 13 (ROXI GENT) GHENT Year of construction or renovation Converted to Roxi Ghent in 2020 Ownership structure The hostel makes up 28.76% of the co-ownership. This former hostel was converted into Roxi Ghent. It is located opposite the law school campus of the University of Ghent and is close to the Kouter square. 50 rooms VOSKENSLAAN 58 / OVERWALE 42-44 (OVERWALE – CAMPUS SCHOONMEERSCHE) GHENT Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is close to Ghent train station with direct access to the Schoonmeersche campus of the HoGent University of Applied Sciences. The Overwale campus has 490 units spread across ve interconnected buildings with all the modern facilities today’s students may need. In 2016, a long-term lease was entered into with HoGent for 20 years for 318 of the 490 units. 490 units 1 ofce PROJECT VOSKENSLAAN 203-207 GHENT Expected completion 2022 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence redevelopment project has 110 rooms in a prime location near the Overwale campus in Ghent. 110 units (anticipated) PROJECT 150 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 151 DIESTSEVEST 85 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located on the Leuven ring road within walking distance of the train station. It has a large city garden. 14 units FREDERIK LINTSSTRAAT 9 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2009 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located near the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies and the Groep T campus in the centre of Leuven. 14 units FREDERIK LINTSSTRAAT 148-150 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2009 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the Groep T campus and the Faculty of Economics and Business Studies in the centre of Leuven. This former White Fathers monastery was completely renovated and extended in 2009 into a student complex with a pleasant courtyard and large patio. 37 units IERSE PREDIKHERENSTRAAT 17-19 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located close to Gasthuisberg University Hospital in the centre of Leuven. 15 units JANSENIUSSTRAAT 38 (REGINA MUNDI) LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013-2015 Ownership structure Full ownership The Regina Mundi convent was built in 1962. It was converted into a student residence in 1995 and thoroughly renovated between 2013 and 2015. The property is located in the cen- tre of Leuven. The rectangular building with two side wings surround a large courtyard. This residence has an in-house breakfast service. 160 units BOGAARDENSTRAAT 11 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is just a stone’s throw away from Ladeuzeplein in the centre of Leuven. This residence was completely renovated in 2014 and has a small garden with a covered terrace. 8 units BONDGENOTENLAAN 74 LEUVEN Lettable retail floor area 566 m² Year of construction or renovation 2017 1 retail space Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence has retail space on the ground floor. It is located on Leuven’s main shopping street that connects the train station and the city centre. The four student units on the upper floors were fully converted in 2017. 18 units BRUSSELSESTRAAT 182-184 (VERBRANDE POORT) LEUVEN Lettable retail floor area 470 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 1 retail space Ownership structure Co-ownership with 70% owned by Xior. The property has retail space on the ground floor and is located near Gasthuisberg University Hospital in the centre of Leuven. The Verbrande Poort residence is a renovation project that was completed in September 2015. All rooms have been nished with great attention to detail. 24 units BRUSSELSESTRAAT 242 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located in the centre of Leuven. ‘t Kolenhuis residence is perfectly situated for students who need to go to Gasthuisberg University Hospital every day. 17 units BRUSSELSESTRAAT 244 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence has eight rooms and is located close to Gasthuisberg University Hos- pital in the centre of Leuven. 8 units 152 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 153 MINDERBROEDERSSTRAAT 21 (DE GOEDE HERDER) LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013 Ownership structure Full ownership The former convent of The Good Shepherd was built in the centre of Leuven in 1782 and was completely converted into a quality student residence in 1995. It is adjacent to the building lo- cated at Minderbroedersstraat 19. Behind the building is a large garden with parking spaces. 116 units NAAMSESTRAAT 58-60 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure Co-ownership with 2.28% owned by Xior. These parking spaces are situated in the centre of Leuven and are mainly used by the rental team. 3 parking spaces PARKSTRAAT 137 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2017 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the various campuses of the University of Leuven in the city centre. The Vinckebosch residence was built in the early 1990s and was completely updated in 2017. It has a lovely garden. The communal areas were decorated by well-known grafti artists. 72 units RAVENSTRAAT 40 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership 17 units This residence is located in the centre of Leuven near Ladeuzeplein and its world-famous library where students can study in peace and quiet. 1 apartment SINT-ANNASTRAAT 13 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the Oude Markt in the centre of Leuven. 13 units JUSTUS LIPSIUSSTRAAT 9 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located on a street off Bondgenotenlaan in the centre of Leuven. The Justius residence was completely renovated in 2014 and is only a ve-minute walk away from the train station. 10 units KAPUCIJNENVOER 34 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located close to the Botanical Gardens in the centre of Leuven and consists of eight studio apartments. 8 units MARTELARENLAAN 40 (STUDAX) LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership The Studax student residence is located in the completely redeveloped Kop van Kessel- Lo area within walking distance of the centre of Leuven. Studax is close to Leuven train station and offers direct access to the platforms. The University of Leuven buildings are easily accessible on foot or by bike or bus. This sustainable residence also includes various communal facilities. 292 units MECHELSESTRAAT 77 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located near the picturesque Vismarkt in the centre of Leuven. The Malines residence has been completely renovated. With its central yet peaceful location, this building is a real nd for any student. 21 units MINDERBROEDERSSTRAAT 19 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014-2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is adjacent to the building located at Minderbroedersstraat 21. It is located in the centre of Leuven and was built in 2013. The students can use a courtyard and covered patio. 33 units 154 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 155 BOULEVARD D’AVROY 67 (HOME RUHL) LIÈGE Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership Home Ruhl is one of the largest student residences in Liège and has 146 rooms, each with its own bathroom. It is just ve minutes away from the historic city centre and very close to the lively Carré district. The university is each to reach by public transport. 146 units RUE ERNEST SOLVAY 21 (ARC) LIÈGE Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence belongs to the XL Fund. This new development concerns 232 loft-style units for students and young professionals and no less than 2,000 m 2 of communal areas (including a living room, study room, cinema, gym, wellness area and sky lounge with roof terrace). This sustainable building has solar panels, heat pumps, a balanced ventilation system and smart building technology. 232 units ONTVOERINGSPLEIN 6 MECHELEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2013 Ownership structure Co-ownership This student residence is located near Mechelen Nekkerspoel train station close to Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. 15 units THE NETHERLANDS PROJECT AMSTELVEEN – PROF. W.H. KEESOMLAAN 6-10 AMSTELVEEN Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership The Amstelveen development project consists of an ofce complex with three towers that will be converted into approximately 380 student units once the required permits have been obtained. The complex is located next to Uilenstede student campus. It is only a bicycle ride away from VU Amsterdam and there is a direct public transport link to the city centre. 380 units (anticipated) PROJECT PROJECT REGIO AMSTERDAM AMSTELVEEN Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership PROJECT STRIJDERSSTRAAT 66 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2010 Ownership structure The 13 rooms that belong to Xior make up 6.9% of the co-ownership. 13 units TIENSESTRAAT 184-186 / - WINDMOLENVELDSTRAAT 86/88 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2011 Ownership structure Full ownership Dit pand is gelegen in centrum Leuven vlakbij Groep T. Deze gerenoveerde site met nieuwbouw biedt de studenten een gezellig tuintje en BBQ. 39 units TIENSESTRAAT 251 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2012 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located within walking distance of the Groep T campus and other university faculties in the centre of Leuven. This building is known as the Timidus residence. The rooms have been completely renovated and there is a small courtyard. 10 units TIENSESTRAAT 274 / WINDMOLENVELDSTRAAT 2-4 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2018 Ownership structure Co-ownership with 50.7% owned by Xior. 17 units This residence is in a prime location and has 17 student rooms and 4 apartments. 4 apartments VLAMINGENSTRAAT 91 / PARKSTRAAT 11 LEUVEN Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence in the centre of Leuven has recently been redecorated. This residence is located next to the Vlerick Business School and looks out over the City Park. 29 units 156 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 157 357 units KARSPELDREEF TOWER PROJECT AMSTERDAM Expected completion 2025-2026 Ownership structure Long-term ground lease Xior will expand its residence at Karspeldreef 15 in Amsterdam-Zui- doost with a sustainable residential tower, with about 350 additional homes for students and young people. PROJECT BARAJASWEG 60-70 AMSTERDAM Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Long-term ground lease This is one of the three buildings located on Naritaweg/Barajasweg. The buildings were completed in 2018 and have a total of 247 units ranging from 23 m² to 52 m² and 94 parking spaces. It was developed for students and young starters. The site is located near public transport and is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade with various redevelopment projects that include sufcient green spaces. 88 units 250 units (anticipat ed) BRINKTOREN PROJECT AMSTERDAM Expected completion 2025 Ownership structure Perpetual ground lease rights Xior won a tender for the development of the last lot in a strategic location on the north side of Amsterdam’s waterfront, the IJ. The project plan consists of approximately 400 homes, including 120 controlled rent properties, 30 care homes, a neighbourhood room (meeting room for the neighbourhood), and about 250 mid-price rental properties. The plan offers a solution to the acute shortage of quality housing for young professionals, starters, young couples, (international) students and researchers in Amsterdam. PROJECT 158 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 159 224 units RAT VERLEGHSTRAAT 5 (STUDIO PARK BREDA) BREDA Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure Ground lease until 2041 (extendable by 25 years) This very popular student campus is in an ideal location on the outskirts of the centre of Breda. It is located in a gated community and has 224 self-contained studios all built around a lovely private enclosed courtyard. KARSPELDREEF 15-18 AMSTERDAM Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Long-term ground lease This site has 320 student studios and is continuously leased in a long lease. It is located close to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena train station. This ofce building conversion project consists of six interconnected buildings – each with its own facilities – and 170 parking spaces. 320 units NARITAWEG 139-149 AMSTERDAM Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Long-term ground lease This is one of the three buildings located on Naritaweg/Barajasweg in Amsterdam. The buildings were completed in 2018 and have a total of 247 units ranging from 23 m² to 52 m² and 94 parking spaces. It was developed for students and young starters. The site is located near public transport and is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade with various redevelopment projects that include sufcient green spaces. 73 units NARITAWEG 151-161 AMSTERDAM Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Long-term ground lease This is one of the three buildings located on Naritaweg/Barajasweg in Amsterdam. The build- ings were completed in 2018 and have a total of 247 units ranging from 23 m² to 52 m² and 94 parking spaces. It was developed for students and young starters. The site is located near public transport and is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade with various redevelopment projects that include sufcient green spaces. 86 units TRAMSINGEL 21 BREDA Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This fully renovated student complex consists of 60 non-self-contained rooms and is ideally located near the central station, city centre and various educational institutions. It is very close to the property at Tramsingel 27. The two student properties therefore complement each other. 60 units TRAMSINGEL 27 BREDA Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership This fully renovated student complex consists of 122 self-contained student units and is ide- ally located near the central station, city centre and various educational institutions. It is very close to the property at Tramsingel 21. The two student properties therefore complement each other. 122 units 160 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 161 EISENHOWERLAAN 146 THE HAGUE Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence belongs to one of the three adjacent residential towers located in The Hague’s Statenkwartier, opposite the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yu- goslavia (ICTY) and midway between the centres of The Hague and Scheveningen. There are 64 self-contained units and 18 parking spaces, as well as various recreational areas and television rooms. 64 units EISENHOWERLAAN 148 THE HAGUE Year of construction or renovation 2014 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence belongs to one of the three adjacent residential towers located in The Hague’s Statenkwartier, opposite the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yu- goslavia (ICTY) and midway between the centres of The Hague and Scheveningen. There are 64 self-contained units and 18 parking spaces, as well as various recreational areas and television rooms. 64 units EISENHOWERLAAN 150 THE HAGUE Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence belongs to one of the three adjacent residential towers located in The Hague’s Statenkwartier, opposite the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yu- goslavia (ICTY) and midway between the centres of The Hague and Scheveningen. There are 68 self-contained units and 18 parking spaces, as well as various recreational areas and television rooms. 68 units WALDORPSTRAAT 600-742 THE HAGUE Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure Perpetual ground lease This property looks like a single structure, but actually consists of two completely separate buildings. Together they offer 72 self-contained studio apartments with their own balcony. 72 units KRONEHOEFSTRAAT 1-11F EINDHOVEN Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership This student complex has 95 self-contained units and various communal areas (bicycle park- ing facilities, courtyard, laundry room and so on). The building is close to Eindhoven Universi- ty of Technology and Eindhoven’s train stations. 95 units VISMARKT – KRAANSTRAAT 1 & 5 BREDA Lettable retail floor area 628 m² hospitality unit Year of construction or renovation 2015 1 hospitality unit Ownership structure Full ownership 44 units This impressive residence is located in the vibrant city centre just a stone’s throw away from Breda castle. The residence has a leisure area with a bar and table football. There is a hospi- tality unit on the ground floor and in the basement. ANTONIA VEERSTRAAT 1-15 DELFT Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure Full ownership This property consists of 118 self-contained units and is only a ve-minute cycle ride away from the University of Technology campus and central station. It is partly new construction and partly redevelopment. 118 units BARBARASTEEG 2 DELFT Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership This redeveloped building has 108 self-contained units. It is situated in a premium location in the centre of Delft near the train station and close to Delft University of Technology, which has more than 20,000 students. 108 units PHOENIXSTRAAT 16 DELFT Year of construction or refurbishment 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership Xior acquired this redeveloped, post-modernist ofce property from the City of Delft in 2017. This property is situated in a premium location in Delft just a stone’s throw away from the student property on Barbarasteeg near Delft train station. 91 units LUTHERSE BURGWAL 10 (BURGWAL) THE HAGUE Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership 3 commercial spaces Xior converted this ofce building into a residence with 139 student units. The building is sit- uated between the existing properties on Eisenhowerlaan and the property on Waldorpstraat, which makes it a suitable complement to the existing properties. 139 units 162 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 163 HOOGEWEG 1-3 (ZERNIKE TOREN) GRONINGEN Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This brand-new 23-floor student tower offers 698 fully-equipped self-contained studios and consists of two separate buildings: a striking tower with 467 long-stay studios and an ad- joining low-rise building with 231 short-stay units. There are also 48 car parking spaces and more than 700 bicycle parking spaces. This flagship residence is strategically located close to Groningen city centre and only a two-minute cycle ride from the Zernike campus. 698 units OOSTERHAMRIKKADE 103-107 GRONINGEN Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership This student complex is located on Oosterhamrikkade in Groningen. The complex consists of 180 self-contained units with an average floor area of 31.8 m². The communal areas include indoor bicycle parking facilities and an outdoor space. 180 units TESSELSCHADESTRAAT 7-19B LEEUWARDEN Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership 1 commercial space This transformed and fully digitally equipped ofce building is located close to the city centre and train station. It is easy to get to from various arterial roads. Leeuwarden’s various edu- cational institutions can also be easily reached by bike. Students can use various communal areas and bicycle parking facilities. The building also contains a commercial space on a long-term lease. 82 units VERBEEKSTRAAT 11-29 LEIDEN Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Perpetual ground lease This student complex was completed in 2016 after the full redevelopment of an ofce prop- erty. It consists of 134 self-contained units and two communal roof terraces, a communal meeting room, washing and drying facilities, two lockable bicycle parking facilities, 107 car parking spaces and 42 external storage spaces. 134 units BOSCHDIJK 146 PROJECT (BOSCHDIJK VESTE) EINDHOVEN Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership This ofce building will be transformed into a student residence with all modern conveniences, consisting of an expected 283 self-contained student rooms, various communal areas, a courtyard, bicycle parking facilities and so on. 283 units (anticipated) PROJECT ARIËNSPLEIN 1-163 — PHASE I ENSCHEDE Year of construction or renovation 2018-2019 Ownership structure Co-ownership. The share that belongs to Xior accounts for 32.66% of the co-ownership. 5 education facilities This converted former hospital has 271 student rooms in an excellent location close to the city centre and public transport. Besides the rooms, Xior’s part of the building also includes ve education facilities. The non-self-contained units and one education facility have been rented out to educational institution Saxion in the long term. 271 units ARIËNSPLEIN 1-163 PROJECT – PHASE II ENSCHEDE Expected completion 2022-2023 Ownership structure Co-ownership. The share that belongs to Xior accounts for 67.34% of the co-ownership. This complex is part of the XL Fund. Xior already owns the rst phase of the site and now also owns the remaining parts of this development project via XL Fund, so that the 55,000 m² as a whole will be combined and held in sole full ownership. 122 units (anticipated) various ofce buildings PROJECT EENDRACHTSKADE 2 (BLACK BOX) GRONINGEN Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership This site is known as the Black Box and was developed into a multifunctional project with 283 homes and 80 parking spaces. This residence is in a prime location close to the centre of Gro- ningen and within walking distance of various universities and universities of applied sciences. 283 units 164 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 165 WYCKER GRACHTSTRAAT 2-2A MAASTRICHT Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership This former women’s shelter has been redeveloped as a student residence. It is very close to the centre of Maastricht and just a stone’s throw away from the river Maas. 23 units BURGEMEESTER OUDLAAN 480-1008 (WOUDESTEIN) ROTTERDAM Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure Full ownership This complex consists of 280 self-contained student units between 20 m² and 39 m² on eight floors as well as communal areas, bicycle parking facilities and a roof terrace. It is in a prime location on the Erasmus University Rotterdam campus in this bustling city. 280 units BOKELWEG PROJECT– HEER BOKELWEG 121-171 ROTTERDAM Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership This property is located 200 metres from Rotterdam central station in the city centre. Xior plans to develop about 350 units in this property as the perfect complement to the Woudestein campus (Erasmus University). Completion is planned in 2024. 350 units (anticipated) PROJECT ENSCHOTSESTRAAT 78-84 TILBURG Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This student residence is located in the centre of Tilburg and has 17 units and a large court- yard. 17 units BROUWERSWEG 100 AND BECANUSSTRAAT 13-17 (ANNADAL) MAASTRICHT Year of construction or renovation 2017-2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This site of 6.6 hectares in total consists of several buildings with 723 non-self-contained student units that have been rented out in the long term to Maastricht University and Stichting Studentenhuisvesting. They in turn rent the units out to students. The site also includes healthcare and ofce spaces that are rented to Maastricht University and various care institutions and medical/paramedical professionals. Basketball and tennis courts, spacious car and bicycle parking facilities and various green areas are also available. The complex is located in the Brusselsepoort district close to the city centre and the Maastricht University campus, with good connections to the arterial roads and public transport. 723 units 37 commercial spaces TONGERSEWEG 43-57 (CARRÉ) MAASTRICHT Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership 5 retail spaces This listed building is located in the centre of Maastricht close to various educational insti- tutions. It accommodates 145 students and also has communal facilities. There are several retail spaces on the ground floor. Most of these have long-term leases. 143 units TONGERSEWEG 135-145 (BONNEFANTEN) MAASTRICHT Expected completion 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership This former convent is a listed national monument and will be redeveloped into a student complex with 257 self-contained rooms and various communal facilities. The property is located on Tongerseweg near Xior’s Carré building. 257 units VIJVERDALSEWEG 2 MAASTRICHT Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership 1 commercial space This student residence is located in the neighbourhood of the academic hospital and is let mainly to international students. Medium-term contracts were concluded with various edu- cational institutions for more than half of the available units. 134 units 166 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 167 ROTSOORD 16-263 – DIAMANTWEG 2-168 UTRECHT Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership This student site on Rotsoord was completed in 2018 with a total of 206 self-contained student units in two buildings. The site is located near the Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train, bus and tram station. 206 units WILLEM DREESLAAN 113 UTRECHT Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure Full ownership This student property is located near various educational institutions. It consists of 134 non- self-contained units and therefore complements the self-contained units in Xior’s portfolio mix. 134 units SNEEUWBERGLAAN 1 VAALS Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is part of the XL Fund in which Xior holds a 90% stake. This residence (com- pleted in 2017) has 460 student rooms and is located on Sneeuwberglaan in Vaals (Nether- lands). It is the ideal place for students to live on a green site, with all the advantages of a nearby city. The residence offers students various leisure and parking facilities. 460 units PEPERSTRAAT 8A1-8C14 / KWIETHEUVEL 51-77 VENLO Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership 4 commercial spaces This property consists of 56 self-contained units and a commercial ground floor, which is partly rented out to a nancial institution. 56 units SPOORSTRAAT 9-229 / KEULSE POORT 12 VENLO Year of construction or renovation 2017 Ownership structure Full ownership 1 commercial spaces The Bank is a student residence with 110 self-contained units near Venlo train station in the centre of the city. The ground floor is rented out to a nancial institution. 110 units KAPELHOF 31 / HEUVELSTRAAT 126 TILBURG Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2006 Ownership structure Co-ownership. The rooms that belong to Xior make up 50% of the co-ownership. This student residence is located in the heart of Tilburg. It is a historic site with 21 student units on three floors with the possibility of a roof-top extension. The ground floor does not belong to the property. 21 units KORENBLOEMSTRAAT 42-44A TILBURG Lettable retail floor area 140 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2019 2 ofce spaces Ownership structure Full ownership 14 units These two residences with 14 rooms are located in a residential district of Tilburg. The ofce space is intended for independent professional activities and the ground floor has a retail unit. MARIASTRAAT 27A/B/C – NIEUWLANDSTRAAT 14 TILBURG Lettable retail floor area 140 m² Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 1 retail space Ownership structure Co-ownership 9 units This residence is located on one of Tilburg’s main shopping streets and has three units, each with three rooms on the upper floors. The ground floor is let to a shop. NIEUWLANDSTRAAT 1/1A TILBURG Lettable retail floor area 146 m² hospitality unit Year of construction or renovation Renovated in 2014 1 hospitality unit Ownership structure Full ownership 11 units This residence is located in the centre of Tilburg. It has a ground-floor hospitality unit and the student units on the upper floors are rented by a local student association. DIAMANTWEG 2 (ROTSOORD KLOPGEBOUW) UTRECHT Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership ‘Klopgebouw’ is located on the Rotsoord student site and was renovated in its original style. The building now has a commercial purpose, and therefore contributes to the site’s atmosphere and liveliness. 1 retail space 168 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 169 CALLEJÓN DE LEBRIJA 3 (AMRO GRANADA) GRANADA Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This residence is in a perfect location on the Cartuja campus of the University of Granada within walking distance of the city centre. AMRO Estudiantes is operating the residence based on a triple net lease agreement for the rst two academic years from 1 September 2020. 347 units (354 beds) CALLE TAJO S/N (XIOR PICASSO EN XIOR VELÁZQUEZ) MADRID Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Co-ownership This on-campus student residence is referred to as Xior Picasso and Xior Velázquez. It can house 528 students spread over two buildings, each with its own facilities such as a cafeteria, restaurant, theatre/cinema, 24/7 permanent presence on-site and more. The entire campus, located 25 km from Madrid and well connected by public transport, covers 250,000 m² and includes top-notch facilities such as various indoor and outdoor sports facilities (tennis courts, paddle courts, football pitches, athletics tracks, indoor and outdoor swimming pool), parks, green areas and 1,500 parking spaces. 478 units (528 beds) CAMPUS UEM/ CALLE TAJO S/N PROJECT MADRID Year of construction or renovation N/A Ownership structure Co-ownership PROJECT Together with the acquisition of the Xior Picasso and Xior Velázquez buildings, this building plot was also acquired on the same campus. A student residence with approximately 200 beds will be developed and will include free use of the on-campus sports facilities. 200 units (anticipated) DON RAMÓN DE LA CRUZ 37 (HUBR MADRID) MADRID Year of construction or renovation 2018 Ownership structure Fully owned by SPS Socimi (99.99%) Located on Don Ramón de la Cruz 37, one of Madrid’s best neighbours, this residence has 146 rooms each with its own bathroom and 11 with their own terrace. The residence includes an impressive roof terrace with a magnicent panoramic view of the city centre and a wide range of communal facilities. 146 units (189 beds) COSTERWEG 50 (DUIVENDAAL) WAGENINGEN Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership The building, known as Duivendaal, is close to the centre and also within easy reach of the educational institutions in Wageningen. The property consists of two blocks each with four floors connected by a large glass-covered atrium. The building is surrounded by green space and has bicycle parking facilities for the students. 179 units DUIVENDAAL 2 (METEOGEBOUW) WAGENINGEN Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Full ownership Next to the Duivendaal building is the historic Meteogebouw, which has been converted into 22 self-contained units. The site is close to the centre and within easy reach of Wageningen’s educational institutions. 22 units SPAIN AV. DE FRANCESC BOTEY 51 (DIAGONAL BESÒS) BARCELONA Year of construction or renovation 2019 Ownership structure Concession for 50 years This sustainable residence, located on UPC’s new campus, has 191 studios and offers all modern facilities, such as a restaurant, gym, study rooms and a roof swimming pool and terrace. The residence can be reached very easily by public transport (it has a tram stop right outside the door) and is within walking distance of the beach, close to Avenida Diagonal and next to Parc del Forùm. 191 units (251 beds) 1 commercial space CARRER DE SÈNECA 24-26 (THE LOFTTOWN) BARCELONA Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership The Lofttown residence is seen as one of the best student residences in Spain and has 78 units with 140 beds. The students have access to a wide range of communal facilities, such as a restaurant (half and full board), a cinema, study rooms, a drawing studio with 3D printers, a laundry room, gym and several terraces. It is situated in a prime location, right next to the Passeig de Gràcia, one of Barcelona’s main commercial boulevards, and just a short stroll away from a number of faculty buildings and the old city centre. 78 units (140 beds) 170 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 171 BULEVAR LOUIS PASTEUR 23 (HUBR MALAGA) MALAGA Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Fully owned by SPS Socimi (99.99%) This brand-new residence has 221 studios, each equipped with its own bathroom and kitchenette. The residence offers a mix of communal facilities, such as a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city and the sea, a fantastic restaurant, high-speed Wi-Fi and network access in all rooms, a cleaning/linen service, a 24-hour reception and security cameras. 221 units (228 beds) AVENIDA DE LA PALMERA 17 (HUBR SEVILLA) SEVILLA Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Fully owned by SPS Socimi (99.99%) This brand-new residence is right in the middle of Avenida de La Palmera, one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods of Seville, the largest student city in Andalusia. The residence opened its doors in September 2021. It has all modern facilities such as a gym, study rooms, a garden, security cameras, a swimming pool and so on. 221 units (228 beds) ZARAGOZA VIVIENDA PROJECT ZARAGOZA Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure 75-year concession In 2021 Xior won a public tender by Zaragoza Vivienda (fully controlled by the Municipality of Zaragoza) for the development and operation of a flagship student residence in the centre of Zaragoza. 388 units (anticipated) PROJECT PORTUGAL AVENIDA COLÉGIO MILITAR 16 (BENFICA) LISBON Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership This is a building from the U.hub portfolio. The brand-new Benca residence in Lisbon has 340 units and offers several communal areas such as a lounge area, private garden, library and laundry room. Benca is in a perfect location near public transport and various universities. 340 units 229 units (231 beds) AV. DEL EDITOR ÁNGEL CAFFARENA (AMRO MALAGA TEATINOS) MALAGA Year of construction or renovation 2021 Ownership structure Full ownership This brand-new student residence includes 229 student rooms and 231 beds and has a swimming pool, several gardens and an outdoor car park with 60 parking spaces. The building’s floor space is spread over approximately 6,000 m² above ground and 1,100 m² below ground. The property was developed in collaboration with AMRO Estudiantes, which is operating the property based on a triple net lease agreement for two years. 172 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 173 LUMIAR PROJECT LISBON 498 units (anticipated) Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership The Lumiar project (part of the U.hub portfolio) concerns the development of approximately 500 units. The project is currently still in the permit phase. The site is ideally located close to public transport (underground) and various universities. PROJECT AVENIDA ALMIRANTE REIS 178 (ALAMEDA) LISBON Year of construction or renovation 2015 Ownership structure 15-year lease U.hub Alameda has been an established name within the Portuguese student landscape for several years now. The historic site with a pleasant courtyard has 32 self-contained units spread over a surface area of 865 m 2 . The residence is in a prime location within walking distance of the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and Alameda underground station. 32 units PRAÇA DE ALVALADE 9 (ALVALADE) LISBON Year of construction or renovation 2016 Ownership structure Full ownership Residence Alvalade has 66 studios and a spacious sun terrace with breath-taking city views spread over a total surface area of 2,442 m². The residence is ideally located near the universities and public transport. 66 units ODALYS LAMAS PROJECT LISBON Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership (development in joint venture framework) Lamas is a student residence development on a fully owned site with 124 units (254 beds) spread over 121 double rooms and three apartments. Odalys will operate the residence upon completion. 124 units (254 beds) (anticipated) PROJECT ODALYS GRANJO PROJECT - RUA ANTÓNIO GRANJO 142 PORTO Expected completion 2022 Ownership structure Full ownership (development in a joint-venture structure) 16 apartments The Granjo project in Porto is a redevelopment of an existing, fully owned building into a student complex with 211 units (420 beds), 3 parking spaces and 16 residential apartments. The building will also include a laundry, reception, gym, study room and cafeteria. The project is centrally located in Porto city centre within walking distance of the underground and various university faculties. Odalys will operate the residence upon completion. 211 units (420 beds) (anticipated) PROJECT RUA DA FÁBRICA DO BAIRRO DA AREOSA 31 (ASPRELA) PORTO Year of construction or renovation 2020 Ownership structure Full ownership Asprela (part of the U.hub portfolio) with 456 units was completed in 2020. The project is located in Porto. It has several communal areas and offers all the usual facilities and comforts of a contemporary student residence. Asprela is located on São João, Porto’s largest campus with 35,000 students. 456 units 174 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 175 129 units (anticipated) BROUCK’R PROJECT BRUSSELS Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership This project, as part of a multifunctional newly built complex in the heart of Brussels, includes 129 brand new student rooms (permit still to be obtained from the city of Brussels) 129 rooms + 1 caretaker’s flat PROJECT 52 units DANSAERT PROJECT BRUSSELS Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership This building, which still needs to be renovated (in accordance with the permit that still needs to be obtained from the city of Brussels), is located in the trendy Dansaert district in Brussels. The property is located in the immediate vicinity of various campuses of the Erasmus University College Brussels. A long-term lease for 25 years has been concluded with the Erasmus University College Brussels for all 52 student rooms. PROJECT 8.2.3.2 Description of buildings in the pipeline The various properties in the pipeline are described below (see Chapter 5.6 of this Annual Report ). 183 studentunits TWEEBAKSMARKT 23 PROJECT (CITY LOFTS) LEEUWARDEN Expected completion 2023 Ownership structure Full ownership This project involves the redevelopment of part of the former KPN building on Tweebaksmarkt in Leeuwarden into a brand-new student residence with 183 student rooms. In addition to the student rooms, the residence also has a green courtyard of approximately 700 m 2 and a large underground floor of approximately 1,900m 2 . PROJECT SELZERBEEKLAAN 21 PROJECT (VAALS 2) VAALS Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership PROJECT Xior purchased a plot of land with a surface area of approximately 10,140 m², located at Selzerbeeklaan 21 in Vaals, The Netherlands, near the point where the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany all share borders, with a view to developing a brand-new student residence close to the existing Katzensprung residence. COLLBLANC PROJECT BARCELONA Expected completion 2022 Ownership structure Co-ownership PROJECT This project involves the creation of a student residence in Barcelona. The residence counts 128 units as well as various communal areas, and has been developed using the blueprint for «The Lofttown». The building is located in a triple-A location close to the university clusters of UPC and UB. 128 units 176 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 177 500 units (anticipated) Expected completion 2024 PROJECT BOAVISTA PORTO Specicdetails This involves a building from the U.hub portfolio Ownership structure Full ownership The Boavista project concerns the development of a new student complex with approximately 500 units located in Lisbon. The project is still in the permit phase, but is expected to be completed in 2023. PROJECT 206 units (anticipat ed) 1 commercial space PROJECT RUE MÉLOT NAMUR Expected completion 2022 Ownership structure Full ownership This project concerns the development of a new student complex with at least 176 self-contained studios and 30 unfurnished rooms with communal areas, based on a design by architectural rm Montois. The complex will also house one retail facility (snack bar), storage for 113 bikes and two parking spaces. The residence is ideally located near the University of Namur and train station. PROJECT 338 studios (anticipated) 78 short stay rooms (anticipated) ODALYS SEVILLA PROJECT SEVILLE Expected completion 2024 Ownership structure Full ownership upon completion (joint venture development) This new project relates to the development of a residence consisting of 416 rooms (including 78 short-stay rooms), all equipped with private bathrooms. The residence offers a wide range of communal areas such as a beautiful rooftop garden with swimming pool. Odalys will operate the property for 12 years under a triple net lease. PROJECT 178 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 179 8.2.4.2 Conclusions by Valuation Experts Stadim, Cushman &WakeeldandCBREasat31December2021 “Dear Sir or Madam, We are pleased to present our appraisal of the value of the property portfolio of Xior Student Housing NV as at 31 December 2021: Stadim: 85 properties in Belgium and 26 properties in the Netherlands; Cushman & Wakeeld the Netherlands: 22 properties; Cushman & Wakeeld Portugal: 7 properties; Cushman & Wakeeld Spain: 4 properties; and CBRE Spain: 6 properties. Xior has appointed us, as independent property experts, to determine the investment value and fair value of its property portfolio. The appraisals took into account the comments and denitions stated in the reports as well as the guidelines set out in the International Valuation Standards, issued by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC). IAS 40 denes fair value as the amount for which assets would be transferred between two well-informed parties on a voluntary basis and without any special interests, mutual or otherwise. IVSC considers these conditions to be met if the parties observe the aforementioned denition of market value. The market value must in addition be a reflection of the current tenancy agreements, the current gross margin of self-nancing (or cash flow), the reasonable assumptions concerning the potential rental income and of the expected costs. The notarial charges must be adapted in this context to the factual market situation. After analysing a large number of transactions the property experts, acting on the request of listed real estate companies, came to the conclusion in a working group that since property can be transferred in various ways, the impact of the transaction fees on large investment properties in the Belgian market, whose value exceeds MEUR 2.5, is limited to 2.5%. The value including the transaction fees payable by the purchaser is therefore the fair value plus 2.5% in notarial charges. The fair value is therefore calculated by dividing the value including the transaction fees by 1.025. Properties valued at less than the MEUR 2.5 threshold and foreign companies fall under the normal registration duty and their fair value thus corresponds with the value that includes the transaction fees payable by the purchaser. We have acted as independent experts. As property experts, we hold a relevant and accredited qualication and have up-to-date experience with properties of a similar type and similar location to the properties in Xior’s property portfolio. The valuation of the properties took into consideration both the current tenancy agreements and all the rights and obligations arising from these agreements. Each property was valued separately. The valuations do not take account of any potential added value that could be achieved by offering the entire portfolio for sale. Our valuations do not take into account any marketing costs inherent to a transaction, such as agent’s fees or advertising costs. In addition to an annual inspection of the properties concerned, our valuations are also based on the information supplied by Xior in relation to the tenancy situation, floor areas, drawings or plans, rental charges and taxes in relation to the specic property, its legal compliance and any environmental pollution. The information provided was assumed to be accurate and complete. Our valuations assume that any non-disclosed information is not of such a nature as to influence the value of the property. Based on the comments above, we can conrm that the fair value of the part of Xior’s property portfolio valued by Stadim (85 properties in Belgium and 26 in the Netherlands) was EUR 1,415,414,210 (one billion four hundred and fteen million, four hundred and fourteen thousand, two hundred and ten euros) as at 31 December 2021. Based on the comments above, we can conrm that the rounded fair value of the part of Xior’s property portfolio valued by Cushman & Wakeeld Netherlands (22 properties in the Netherlands) was EUR 298,133,355 (two hundred and ninety-eight million, one hundred and thirty three thousand, three hundred and fty-ve euros) as at 31 December 2021. Based on the comments above, we can conrm that the rounded fair value of the part of Xior’s property portfolio valued by Cushman & Wakeeld Portugal (7 properties in Portugal) was EUR 122,255,000 (one hundred and twenty two million, two hundred and fty-ve thousand euros) as at 31 December 2021. Based on the comments above, we can conrm that the rounded fair value of the part of Xior’s property portfolio valued by Cushman & Wakeeld Spain (4 properties in Spain) was EUR 110,710,000 (one hundred and ten million, seven hundred and ten thousand euros) as at 31 December 2021. Based on the comments above, we can conrm that the rounded fair value of the part of Xior’s property portfolio valued by CBRE Spain (6 properties in Spain) was EUR 215,137,000 (two hundred and fteen million, one hundred and thirty-seven thousand, nine hundred euros) as at 31 December 2021. Yours faithfully, Stadim Cushman & Wakeeld the Netherlands Cushman & Wakeeld Portugal Cushman & Wakeeld Spain CBRE.” 8.2.4 VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO BY THE VALUATION EXPERTS 8.2.4.1 General The valuation of the property portfolio was drawn up by Stadim (Belgium and some of the Netherlands), Cushman & Wakeeld (Netherlands and Portugal) and CBRE (Spain). The reference date of this valuation is 31 December 2021. The valuation process within Xior is based on a structured approach by which the policy on property estimates is determined by the executive management, with approval from the Board of Directors. The executive management will evaluate this policy each year, and check whether independent Valuation Experts are being appointed for the respective sections of the property portfolio. Contracts will typically be concluded for a renewable three-year period, for which a double rotation obligation applies under the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies ( see Chapter 12.3.1 of this Annual Report ). The selection criteria include local market knowledge, reputation, independence and insurance of the highest professional standards. The fees of the Valuation Experts are xed for the term of their mandate and are not related to the value of the valued properties. The independent Valuation Experts perform an external valuation of the property portfolio each quarter. The valuation methods are determined by the external experts. The valuation method that is used is the Discounted Cash Flow method, by which the yield is assessed, together with the breakdown of the value into land, buildings and nancials. This is based on detailed discounting of the nancial flows based on explicit assumptions concerning the future evolution of this income and the end value. In this case, the discount rate takes account of nancial interest rates on the capital markets, plus a specic risk premium for investment property. Fluctuating interest rates and inflation projections are taken into account conservatively in the appraisals. These appraisals are also tested against the unit prices listed for the sale of similar buildings, after which an adjustment is made taking into account any differences between these references and the properties concerned. The development projects (building, renovation or expansion works) are valued by deducting the costs of the project on completion from their expected value that was determined by applying the above approaches. The costs of the study phase of the building, renovation or expansion works are valued at their actual cost. The independent expert determines the fair market value on the basis of a discounted cash flow model. The appraisals thus reached are also compared to the initial yield and available comparison points from recent market transactions for similar properties (including properties acquired by Xior itself during that year). The valuation cycle within a nancial year consists of a visit to the site, followed by a detailed appraisal report that is drawn up for each individual building and three desktop reviews in which new data supplied by Xior in relation to the tenancy situation is considered and the main assumptions relating to the signicant non-observable inputs are rationalised. . 180 I PROPERTY REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 181 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 09 Roxi Alma BRUSSELS “ In 2021, Xior launched its code of conduct, which includes all Xior policies. We also rede ned our company values. We cast them in the tting acronym «FAMILY», with each letter symbolising one of our core values. „ 182 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 183 9.1 WORD FROM THE CEO Welcome home: and this to our 14,000 students and now almost 200 employees. I am incredibly proud of the growth we have achieved as a company this year, not only in terms of our portfolio but also internally as an organisation. With the company growing so strongly, we also nd it very important that the entire Xior team, both new and existing employees, can grow together with the organisation. This means that everyone is on board with where we want to go and what Xior stands for. It is essential that everyone, from board to operational staff, shares our vision, values and standards. That’s why this year we redened our Xior Values and gave them a clear, recognizable form. We cast them in the acronym “FAMILY”, with each letter symbolising one of our core values. These values were introduced in our code of conduct, which also includes Xior’s policies and around which we organised several training sessions. Both our students and employees have grown enormously and it is becoming increasingly important to know what lives with them. Therefore we launched our rst employee survey in this year, together with a professional partner. We also conducted a more extensive satisfaction survey for our students for the second time. Xior worked very hard on all sustainability topics in 2021. Through covid, it remained a challenging environment for everyone. The North Star Project, which was launched in 2020, will accelerate further and reach full speed in 2022-2023. The focus will be on people (new human capital strategy), planet (denition of CO 2 reduction targets based on SBTi) and process (completing the policy framework and the further roll out of our digital transformation). Growing as a company, both internally and externally, is only possible in a sustainable way if sufcient support is created throughout the entire company culture: from the board of directors and management to all employees, service providers, external consultants and other business partners. Xior can only become future proof if we all continue to care for each other, our planet and our future. Christian Teunissen CEO “ I am incredibly proud of the growth we have achieved as a company this year, not only in terms of our portfolio but also internally as an organisation. „ increase green assets (in FV) increase green nancing employees green energy +45% +340% +30% 88% +26% 2021 installed capacity solar panels Creation of Ethics & ESG committee MAIN SUSTAINABILITY ACHIEVEMENTS * -20% (LfL) Environment Social Governance Satisfaction survey employees Satisfaction survey students Xior VALUES 49% Men 51% Woman * in comparison to 2020 184 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 185 Policy makers • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations on urban development, public planning, ... • Compliance with RREC Statute and Financial Communication... • Compliance with conditions of permits, conformity, etc. for rental and operations • Compliance with social and scal legislation obligations • Financial publications that meet regulatory requirements • Timely transmission of information to control authority in the context of transactions • Open dialogue through professional associations • Monitoring and compliance with applicable regulations and procedures • Open dialogue with regulatory authorities for the construction of new developments Local communities and residents • Consultation and information in connection with new developments or redevelopments • Minimal impact of activities on the immediate surroundings • Regular neighbourhood meetings • Respect for local residents during the development as well as the operation of the residence • At ofcial openings, local residents are invited for a visit • Xior Connect: development of a platform to support the community between students and their immediate surroundings • Various local initiatives to better integrate the building into the neighbourhood Educational institutions • Reliable consultation • Long-term collaborations or partnerships • Answering the need for student accommodation • Sharing knowledge and helping to build a strong link between education and business • Open dialogue to respond to housing needs • Participating in tenders/public procurements • Organising training courses, workshops, presentations and organising property tours for various training programmes • Providing traineeships • Mentor students with their thesis, projects, ... Investors and capital markets • Value creation and prot generation with a regular and growing dividend • Corporate nancial performance • Stable long-term partnership • Timely publication of reliable and accurate information • Socially responsible investment • Repayment of debt and payment of interest • Clear and consistent investment policy • Annual reports, press releases and other publications • Participation in roadshows, seminars, trade fairs • Annual General Meeting • Organisation of Investor Day and property tours • Dedicated Investor Relations contact • Full application of the corporate governance charter • Integrated business and ESG strategy Xior is a member of the following associations and societies and made no contributions to political parties or campaigns in 2021. 9.2 SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 9.2.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Xior’s management identied the following main stakeholder groups. The needs and expectations of these stakeholder groups form the basis of Xior’s sustainability strategy. Xior responds to these expectations through clear commitments from the organisation. STAKEHOLDER NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS THE ENGAGEMENT OF XIOR Students/tenants • A second home that meets all needs and wants • A reliable and accessible owner and operator • Sustainable buildings that guarantee the safety, well-being and comfort of their tenants • Living up to our slogan “feel at home” • A team of professionals in front and back ofce working on a daily basis to perfectly understand the needs of the tenants and transform them into quality buildings and rooms, including best in class service and operational management • Local presence and 24/7 accessibility • Provide a healthy and safe living environment with recreational facilities and space for students to concentrate on their studies • Annual satisfaction survey • Xior Connect: development of a platform to support the community between students and their immediate surroundings Employees • High ethical values • Good work-life balance • Health and Safety • Pleasant working conditions • Personal and professional development • Employment in line with the legislative framework • Content-attractive jobs or internships • Job security • Compensation in line with the market • Sustainable ofces • Internal mobility • Values and Code of Conduct • Xior Family : an open company culture where everyone is part of a big family • Pleasant working environment based on our core values • Regular assessment and evaluation interviews • Personal development and regular opportunities for training and workshops • Corporate wellbeing programme Xiorize • H&S Policy • Human resources are administratively monitored by HR professionals who can fall back on specialised service providers • New Human Capital strategy for quality jobs and sustainable careers • A correct salary policy • A nancially healthy company • Annual satisfaction survey Municipalities • Answering the need for student accommodation • Reliable dialogue with long-term cooperation • Open dialogue with local municipalities to address housing needs • Participating in tenders/public procurements • Proactive consultation during licensing and development phase • Monitoring and compliance with applicable local regulations Contractors/developers and other suppliers • Compliance with contracts and payment deadlines • Balanced long-term commercial relationship • Respect for contractors’ employees • Striving for a long-term relationship • Cooperation based on clear agreements and compliance with payment deadlines • Dialogue and openness in discussions 186 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 187 9.2.3 XIOR’S ESG FRAMEWORK The ESG framework (people, planet, process) consists of two pillars that cover the main material themes linked to the United Nations SDGs to which Xior contributes. • ’Best in class’ organisation and employees: achieving operational excellence by ensuring that the organisation operates in an ethical and transparent manner, and that its people can flourish. 9.2.4 XIOR’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE SDGS A safe, healthy and pleasant environment for both our students and employees is an essential part of Xior’s business. The consumption data of all our residences and of ces are mapped with the aim of reducing both consumption and energy costs. Renewable energy is also increasingly being used. As an international company, Xior always strives for a healthy mix of talents, cultures, personalities and genders in its recruitment policy. Xior offers its employees an inclusive work environment where diversity, respect and equality go hand in hand. • Happy students in ef cient buildings: providing quality and sustainable housing where students feel comfortable, safe and at home. These pillars form the basis of Xior’s sustainability strategy, in which these focus themes will be further elaborated in the coming years and in which the necessary action points and priorities will be determined. Xior not only invests in new sustainable buildings, but also invests in its existing portfolio where residences are optimised using the latest innovations & environmentally friendly technologies. With its residences, Xior offers an answer to the shortage of high-quality, sustainable but affordable housing that is in harmony with the local communities and ideally also adds value to the local environment. Xior is an ef cient, responsible and transparent company in which high ethical standards and values are maintained throughout the company. Xior is in the process of drawing up an ambitious climate plan with concrete targets (according to SBTi) that are in line with the EU’s climate objectives. Ethics and integrity Energy-efciency & Climate plan Sustainable buildings in sustainable communities Health, Safety and Well-being of students & employees ‘Best in class’ organisation and employees Happy students in efcientbuildings PEOPLE, PLANET, PROCESS DECENT work and economic growth DECENT work and economic growth affordable and clean energy affordable and clean energy sustainable cities and communities climate action climate action sustainable cities and communities 9.2.2 MATERIALITY MATRIX In 2019, Xior conducted an analysis of the most important ESG topics relevant to our main stakeholder groups. This took into account both the importance of these materialities for the stakeholders as well as the potential social impact for Xior (taking into account the associated risks and opportunities). The result of this analysis led to the de nition of the 5 most relevant focus themes or materialities. By linking these materialities to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, Xior’s ESG framework was created, which forms the basis of the entire ESG approach with actions, initiatives and implementations. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS THEMA THEMA THEMA THEMA THEMA High HighLow Low Interest for Xior stakeholders Business impact to Xior Health, Safety & well-being of employees Tentant Health, Safety and Well-being Business Ethics & Integrity Data privacy Waste Management Water Consumption Diversity & Equal Opportunities Greenhouse gas emissions Community Impact & Engagement Talent attraction & Development Energy-ef ciency & Climate plan Sustainable buildings in sustainable communities “ Soon we will have more than 20,000 students under our wings at Xior, with the ambition to make them happy students. „ 188 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 189 Materiality Action KPI Ethics & Integrity ü Xior Values Participation rate ü Code of Conduct # breaches of the code of conduct ü Xior policies MSCI score ü Formal anti-corruption & anti-bribery policy EPRA award ü Integrity training ü Transparent reporting ü Ethics & ESG committee 6 Ethics audit 6 Extension whistle blower policy 6 Formal grievance procedure ¥ Supplier code of conduct Energy ef ciency & climate plan affordable and clean energy climate action 6 Energy audits on existing buildings CO 2 emissions 6 Green building policy CO 2 targets ü Full time Energy Manager Installed capacity of solar panels 6 Climate plan based on SBTi % renewable energy (purchased/ produced) 6 Increasing the share of renewable energy 6 Feasibility study on EMS (improve data collection) 6 Digitisation - transition to paperless Sustainable buildings in sustainable communities sustainable cities and communities ü Increase the share of green assets according to Green Finance Framework criteria (continuous target) % green loans ü Increase share of green loans (continuous target) % green assets 6 EPC mapping 6 Feasibility study of external certi cation (BREEAM, Leed, etc.) ü Continuous dialogue with local residents & government ü Sharing knowledge (university presentations, etc.) ¥ Charity policy ü Socially inclusive jobs Employee wellbeing, health & safety DECENT work and economic growth 6 We care for your talent programme: individual career talks Participation rate and score 6 Formalising individual training plans % annual evaluation 6 Improve onboarding of new employees (including employer handbook) Number of training hours ü Xiorize corporate wellbeing programme % accidents at work ü Yearly employee survey & psychosocial risk analysis % absence due to illness ü First Aid Training Number of employees with rst aid certi cate ü Frequent internal ESG workshops (#/%) voluntary leavers Student wellbeing, health & safety ü Yearly satisfaction survey Participation rate/score 6 Student board Number of incidents or non-compliance with regulations / health & safety ü Energy/Environment Awareness Campaign 6 International Internship Programma 6 C-scan ü done 6 ongoing ¥ to be initiated 9.2.5 ESG ACTION PLAN 2021-2023: THE NORTH STAR PROJECT As a result of the continuous efforts in the eld of sustainability and reporting, Xior obtained the EPRA Gold award for its sustainability reporting for the second year in a row and for its nancial reporting for the third year in a row. Xior’s ambition to contribute to a sustainable future and to the SDGs of the united nations was framed in a multi-year action plan known as the “North Star” project. This is a concrete roadmap with measurable KPIs and clear actions linked to Xior’s materiality and the SDGs to be pursued. THE NORTH STAR PROJECT: OUR OBJECTIVES FOR 2023 Sustainable Operate technologically advanced and green buildings including the latest eco-effeciency measures Above industry average performance in ESG ratings Outstanding tenant satisfaction and retention Employee engagement score above benchmarks Healthy Go beyond traditional housing operators in connecting with students and employees to actively monitor and improve their well-being Safe Require highest safety standards in construction for contractors, employees and ultimately tenants 2023 North Star Being internationaly recognized for sustainable buildings and an exeptional human approach to tenants & employee well-being 190 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 191 9.3.2 SOCIAL EMPLOYEES: WELL-BEING, HEALTH, SAFETY OF PERSONNEL NEW HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGY 01 02 03 04 06 05 07 08 ATTRACTING TALENT Company culture & values OPEN RECRUITMENT for everyone LEARN, TEACH, GROW Be given space to expand competences WE CARE FOR YOUR TALENT Rewarding & recognising talent HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING A healthy work-life balance EVALUATIE & FEEDBACK You can make the difference ONBOARDING Welcome to the #xiorfamily 1. New Human Capital Strategy (Emp-Turnover) At the end of 2021, Xior started rolling out a new Human Capital strategy with the goal to create a more coherent and sustainable employee approach supporting Xior’s long-term objectives and making the company and its human capital future-proof. For a rapidly growing company in a constantly changing environment, it is important to think ahead and not only build today’s organisation but also tomorrow’s, by proactively attracting the right talent while also further coaching existing employees. This new strategic approach was also necessary because of the company’s rapid growth across 4 countries and 33 cities, as the number of employees grew from 136 at the end of 2020 to 172 by the end of 2021. This strategy will be further embedded in the each phase of the entire employee lifecycle to continue to strengthen Xior’s ambition as a sustainable, long-term employer. 9.3 IMPLEMENTATION & PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT 9.3.1 GOVERNANCE: ETHICS AND INTEGRITY Transparent reporting Xior is committed to conducting business fairly and correctly at all times, to communicating openly and to reporting as fully and transparently as possible. For the third and second year in a row respectively, Xior achieved EPRA gold for its nancial reporting and for its sustainability reporting. Corporate Governance charter & Code of Conduct In order to ensure ethical business practice and provide everyone in the organisation with clear guidelines, a corporate governance charter was drawn up, using the Belgian Corporate Governance Code as a reference. In 2021, a Code of Conduct was also drawn up. This charter, along with the Code of Conduct, including all policies, can be openly consulted on the company website. Xior annually reports on its operational management through the Corporate Governance declaration in the annual report. Policies Xior’s policies are incorporated in the Code of Conduct and are the Xior standard for all employees (including part-time and external staff and all members of the executive management and board of directors). These policies cover, a.o., discrimination, diversity, equal opportunities, harassment, corruption, data protection & GDPR, modern slavery, ecological responsibility, .... The complete Code of Conduct and policies can be consulted on the website. Furthermore, Xior also has an extensive whistle blower procedure, dealing code, health & safety and anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy. Through the whistle blower procedure, employees can report a (potential) violation of the Corporate Governance charter or Code of Conduct in complete trust and con dentiality. Ethics & ESG committee and ethics audit Together with the launch of the policies, the decision was made to set up an Ethics & ESG committee that will monitor the various policies and possible breaches of these (such as diversity, human rights, corruption, etc.). Concrete targets will be set and an ethics audit will take place every three years. The Ethics & ESG committee was established in April 2022 and consists of the CEO and 2 non-executive members of the board. In 2021, there were 0 breaches or convictions for anti-competitive behaviour, competition, monopoly practices or for corruption or fraud. Training: integrity & GDPR training Shortly after the launch of Xior’s code of conduct, a training was organised on ethics, diversity and integrity for all employees (including part-time and self-employed) in which all of the policies and values were explained in more detail and with concrete examples. These compliance/integrity trainings will be organised annually. Furthermore, a GDPR training was organised to keep everyone up to date with the latest privacy regulations. Digitalisation In 2021, an extensive digital transformation project was also announced, to further optimise both the operational and reporting processes within Xior. This project is rolled out in several phases, with the rst phase already showing great progress in 2021. A central PMS system was chosen, which will be integrated in the four countries throughout 2022, allowing the operational teams to work centrally with a single platform. This will not only make reporting much more ef cient, but will also bring great bene t and extra comfort to students and employees. EPRAGoldnancial reporting & sustainability reporting 2/7 female board members 0 offences of corruption and anti-competition Freshdesk Customer service tool Power BI Data Warehouse Centralised Property Management System Student Hub interactive platform ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 172 26% change in employees from 136 at the end of 2020 to 172 at the end of 2021 Employees 43 BE 62 NL 36 ES 31 PT Geographic spread of employees 192 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 193 5. Learn, Teach, Grow Learn (Emp-Training) The company culture at Xior, despite its strong growth, is still characterized by a flat organizational structure and a family atmosphere where entrepreneurship and initiatives are encouraged and supported. Xior wants its employees to ful l their role in the best possible way, in an environment where everyone in the Xior Family feels good and valued, and is given the space to further develop their skills. All employees (including part-time and self-employed) are given the opportunity to sign up for various external and in-house trainings, via on the eld training for the development of job- speci c, ESG and software skills (e.g. GDPR training, rst aid training, Excel, ESG workshops, integrity training on ethical standards and equal opportunities, ...) as well as soft skills. Various degree programmes and certi cate courses can also be requested via the human capital team. For external training, Xior appeals to recognised learning organisations (e.g. excel training via social fund 323, rst aid training via Mensura). In 2021, 3,8h of of cial training was given per employee, an increase compared to 2020. The new human capital strategy will also focus on further developing the training plan with the aim of increasing this KPI even further. For more background on the reporting of the development indicators, please see the measurement methodology in Chapter 9.5.6 of this Annual report (‘Analysis of the calculations’) . “ All employees are given the opportunity to sign up for various external and in-house training, both through ‘on the eld’ training for job-speci c, ESG and software skills as well as soft skills. „ Teach: Sharing knowledge As Xior is close to its students, the organisation also nds it important to share knowledge with young talents. Xior has a yearly traineeship programme where it offers students the opportunity to do an internship and gain valuable practical experience. At the end of the traineeship, they may also be offered a permanent contract. During busy periods (reporting, start of the rental season, open house days, etc.), the organisation also calls on working students. In addition, Xior regularly gives lectures and training courses at various universities and colleges in the four countries (including KU Leuven, KDG Hogeschool, Thomas More Hogeschool, Vlerick, Hogeschool Rotterdam, Universidad Europea Madrid). At the moment, with the active participation of two students from the Bachelor’s programme in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, the Xior traineeship programme being further expanded. Grow The strategy will also focus more on ownership and leadership development, so that the Xior Family can continue to inspire and motivate each other. Internal mobility also plays an important role, even internationally, with staff being given the opportunity to work for Xior in one of the other countries. Through the ongoing ‘career talks’, Xior aims to use more upward or sideways internal mobility to map out the right talents and ambitions of the Xior Family. The objective is to roll out individual training plans based on these career talks. Current vacancies are also included in the news flash, allowing employees to apply internally. We operate and act as one “FAMILY”, each letter standing for our main principles. F A L M Y I FOCUS ON THE CLIENT ACT SUSTAINABLY MOVE AS ONE TEAM INTEGRITY AND DIVERSITY LEARN TEACH GROW YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE 49% Men 51% Woman < 30 year 2727%% 5454%% 30-50 year 1919%% > 50 year We act as a family. We grow as a family. We are a family. 2. Attracting talent - Corporate culture & values (Diversity-Emp) It is very important for Xior to be able to continue to attract and integrate the right talents into the company. Motivated employees who are fully committed to the vision and values of the Xior Family. Xior will evolve towards strategic Human Capital planning, in which the company will try to assess future recruitment needs and match them with the right talents and qualities. This approach should lead to a proactive human capital strategy for both new and existing employees and thus attract and retain the right pro les for the future. It should also offer opportunities to every Xior employee, in order to help them to further develop themselves, to give the best of themselves and to build a lifelong career within Xior. Xior strives to be an attractive employer by promoting an open, inclusive and family-oriented company culture to both its students and staff. This culture is emphasized by Xior’s “FAMILY” values, where each letter stands for a core value. 3. Open recruitment for everyone Xior looks for employees with the right skills that match the company culture and activities, motivated employees who fully align with the vision and values of our Xior Family. It is important that the mix of cultures, talents, personalities and languages seen in our student population is also reflected in our workforce. That is why it paramount to Xior that there is room for everyone, with an emphasis on diversity during the selection process. The selection procedures are short and based on objective selection criteria, and are free from any discrimination based on the candidate’s age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristic that does not affect job performance in any way. Xior employees in Belgium fall under Joint Committee 323 with the exception of a couple of employees working for Roxi who fall under Joint Committee 302. There are no sectoral provisions in the Netherlands. In spain there are several CBA’s which depend on the type of residence, the offered services, location, etc. 4. Onboarding – welcome to the #xiorfamily As part of the new strategy, the onboarding process and package will be further developed. Currently, every new employee receives the following on their their induction day: the code of conduct including all policies and a presentation about Xior and the values and ethical standards that are important for the organisation and all its stakeholders. Relevant training courses will also be scheduled at that time. New staff members are introduced using the periodic internal News Flash, an important internal communication document in which the latest news about Xior and its teams are explained. The human capital team is currently developing an employee handbook per country that can serve as a guide for new and existing employees. 194 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 195 Health, safety & wellbeing 3.86 % 0 0 sick leave work related accidents work related fatalties 82% PARTICIPATION RATE PEOPLE SURVEY 69% formal evaluations 2021 3.8 h training per employee 8. Evaluatie & feedback – You can make the difference For all employees, a formal feedback moment is organised (at minimum annually) with the direct manager. During this evaluation, next to the discussion of performance and objectives, attention is also paid to personal ambitions and further development. Through regular informal consultation moments, everyone is given additional opportunities to give feedback. In 2021, a formal evaluation moment was organised for 69% of the employees. For more background on the reporting of the development indicators, please see the measurement methodology in Chapter 9.5.6 of this Annual Report (‘Analysis of the calculations’) . In 2021, Xior’s rst online employee survey was launched. This was organised by an external professional party in order to guarantee anonymity. All employees in the four countries were questioned about their satisfaction with Xior as an employer. The participation rate was 82 %. From now on, this employee survey will be organised annually in order to be able to continue to improve our human capital strategy. Furthermore, an exercise was organised to clearly dene objectives and KPI’s for each role. Not only will this allow a stronger connection between the individual objectives of each employee, it will also allow more targeted evaluation and adjustment during feedback moments. 9. Retaining talent / following up on departures Within the new human capital strategy, several tracks of employee engagement are being followed to ensure that the right talent can be retained within the organisation, among others by focusing on personal development, internal mobility, mentoring, coaching, career advice and a balanced and sound remuneration structure. For every employee who leaves the company, a structured exit interview is scheduled in which the various sub-aspects of the Human Capital policy are discussed. This way, we regularly and critically examine our approach and adjust it where necessary. 6. Rewarding and recognising talent (we care for your talent) (Diversity-Pay) Xior offers all of its employees a fair salary package, possibly supplemented by variable remuneration and fringe benets that depend on the place of employment, taking into account local legislation, social status and the employee’s position. For most roles with strategic impact, the remuneration package includes a variable part linked to the achievement of objectives that t into the overall company strategy. This variable salary or bonus is paid out in cash, through a warrants plan or via non-recurrent result- based benets, depending on the country specic legal and scal framework. Whether or not objectives are (partially) achieved, is agreed upon by management and communicated to the employee by the end of Q1 of the following year. Wages are set according to the principle of “equal pay for equal work” to ensure fair and balanced remuneration. To this end, during the course of 2022, job descriptions and associated weighting and benchmarking of people already employed by Xior will be reviewed. As far as salary and other benets are concerned, no distinction is made between men and women, each employee with the same job is treated equally, as Xior strives for a good salary gap ratio. The increase of this ratio towards 1.2 this year gives a distorted picture due to the large increase in the workforce in Portugal compared to 2020, (+40% employees in Portugal) who were predominantly women and who on average enjoy lower salary levels than in the other countries where Xior operates. In addition to xed and variable remuneration, all employees at Xior are recognised and rewarded in numerous other ways. For instance, each employee receives a yearly Christmas package from Xior, e-bikes are available for employees, team events are organized where possible, … Just as for the directors and the members of the Management Committee, there is currently no share (option) plan for the employees of Xior. 7. Health, safety & wellbeing (H&S-Emp) In 2021, no work-related deaths were registered. Xior promotes a healthy work-life balance and monitors absenteeism with an eye towards improving the workplace. However, absenteeism due to illness in 2021 comes down to 3.86% and is higher than usual ( cf. EPRA table Chapter 9.4.2 of this Annual report ) 34 . This is still due to a.o. the global covid crisis and the time that affected employees were given to recover from it. In accordance with EPRA guidelines, these gures have also been normalised so as not to give a distorted picture as a result of the increasing workforce. For more background on the reporting of the safety and health indicators, see the measurement methodology in Chapter 9.5.5 of this Annual Report (‘normalisation and intensities’) . In 2021, the Xiorize project, which had been temporarily put on hold due to covid, was also relaunched. Any Xior employee (from any country) could apply to take part in a quarter triathlon with the full support of Xior and become a true sports ambassador. The 17 nal participants will be fully prepared with professional coaching to swim, run and bike the Bruges triathlon in June 2022, while throughout the year motivating other staff members to live healthier lives and exercise more. Next to the Xiorize project, various other sports events are also supported or organised, such as the Wings for Life run, Zumba classes in our Groningen residence and Xior’s own run for Little Hearts action on Strava. In 2021, compliance with all relevant measures concerning the covid crisis continued to be monitored in order to safeguard the health of employees and ensure continuous service. Xior also wants to offer its employees the necessary flexibility, with a healthy work-life balance and room for internal mobility, where employees can apply to work for Xior in one of the other countries, for example. As a result of a.o. the corona crisis and the increase in teleworking, Xior has also developed a formal teleworking policy. 34 Absentee overview: illness & recovery (3.53%), recovery work-related accident (0.33%). Ratio’s calculated compared to planned working days. 196 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 197 Engagement: empathising with the students It is important for Xior to know what is important to it’going on with its tenants. That is why in 2020, the rst steps were taken to measure student satisfaction. In 2021, this was further expanded using a satisfaction survey with a response from 1,567 students spread across Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. From now on, this survey will be organised annually for all countries by a professional organisation. The results of this survey will be taken to heart by Xior and concrete actions will also be communicated to the students in order to improve Xior’s service even further. Besides the survey, Xior is also launching various student boards in the different countries where a selection of students can contribute to improving the Xior experience for all students. Xior also organises local and international actions, such as a.o. Go sharing green mobility for students in Belgium and the Netherlands, exclusive previews in the cinema for Xior students, visits to a movie set, etc. In the summer of 2021, use was made of Xior’s international character with the launch of a summer action, during which students were given the opportunity to go on holiday to other Xior properties in one of the other countries at a student-friendly price. Affordability for tenants Xior is well aware that studying and going to live in a dorm requires a large investment from students and their parents. Xior therefore makes every effort to make high-quality and reliable accommodation, where students can study, live and work in ideal conditions, accessible to as wide a public as possible. Xior also strives for an optimal mix of student rooms, including ‘budget rooms’, so that student accommodation does not have to be a luxury product. Moreover, Xior works together with educational institutions and housing corporations to ensure an extra ‘social’ offer. In Barcelona, Xior offers 20 ‘scholarships’, enabling twenty students to rent a student room at a greatly reduced rent. Rent allowance Netherlands: this is a measure that affects the affordability of independent student accommodation. In the Netherlands, it is possible to apply for rent allowance. If a student rents independent accommodation and is younger than 23, he or she is eligible for rent subsidy if the basic rent plus eligible service costs do not exceed the quality discount threshold (2021 = EUR 442.46). From the age of 23, students are entitled to a rent supplement if the basic rent plus eligible service costs do not exceed the liberalisation threshold (2021 = EUR 752.33). The amount of the supplement depends on the student’s income and the amount of the rent. Xior aligns its rents in the Netherlands with the rent allowance limits, which means that the residences remain affordable for students. Xior Connect The student was also given a central place in the digital transformation project launched in 2021. The entire customer journey was mapped out in detail and will serve as the basis for various platforms in 2022 and 2023, including a new website and interface platform. The aim is to create an ef cient but above all homogenous platform, from check-in to check-out, in the course of 2022-2023, which in turn will serve as the basis for Xior Connect, the community aspect that will ensure an even stronger student experience as well as interesting partnerships with the business world. 80% general satisfaction students 9.3.3. SOCIAL TENANTS: WELLBEING, HEALTH SAFETY STUDENTS Xior is an organisation that brings together a large social mix of people from all corners of the world and from all walks of life, not only within its employees but also within its tenants. In 2021, Xior was home to more than 136 different nationalities who could study, live and work together in harmony. FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WE CURRENTLY COUNT NATIONALITIES IN BUILDINGS A WORLD CLASS FAMILY 136 130 Oman Egypte Marokko Portugal Spanje Ivoorkust Nigeria Kenia Uganda Zuid-Afrika VerenigdeArabische Emiraten Sudan Zweden Noorwegen Denemarken Suriname Peru Mexico Ecuador Colombia Bolivia VerenigdeStaten Bermuda Curacao Cyprus IJsland Mauritius Albanië Macedonië Griekenland Bulgarije Roemenië Servië Bosnië Herzegovina Kroatië Polen Tjechië Slowakije Oostenrijk Hongarije Italië Oekraïne Rusland Georgië Iran Syrië Afghanistan Pakistan India Oezbekistan Kazachstan Libanon Jordanië Koeweit Sri Lanka Bahrein Slovenië Thailand Vietnam Indonesië Maleisië Taiwan Filipijnen China Zuid-Korea Japan Letland Estland Litouwen Finland Singapore Peace of mind, health and safety in the student room (H&S- Assets & H&S-Comp) Xior attaches great importance to the wellbeing, health and safety of both its tenants and its staff. The slogan “feel at home” is a conscious choice, because at Xior the safety, comfort and health of its students will always come rst. Residences always meet the highest safety standards and have access control and re safety systems. Even during the corona crisis, quick action was taken to ensure the safety of our students. 100% of the assets undergo a safety assessment in accordance with the Housing Code as part of the licensing process. These conformity checks are laid down by law and include (depending on the various regional guidelines) a re safety check and a technical assessment of the lifts, electricity, water quality, ventilation and heating systems, among other things. As indicated in the EPRA table (see Chapter 9.4 of this Annual Report ), in 2021 5 incidents (of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety effects of our assets) were identi ed. Here, according to our policy, immediate action was taken after identi cation. In addition, operational staff or residence managers regularly carry out site visits. They identify needs and possible improvements and ensure that any problems are dealt with quickly. Should an urgent technical problem arise, the operational teams are available to the students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At the end of 2021, Xior also launched an awareness campaign to make students more aware of their own energy consumption and CO 2 footprint. This campaign was shared by mail, in the residences and on social media. - 27% Evolution number of students 2020-2021 198 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 199 3. BrinkToren – Netherlands In July 2020, Xior won a tender for a new urban brown eld development project located on a former industrial site. For this project, sustainability, social inclusion and affordability were strongly emphasised. The tower will be the rst Xior building to have a negative EPC score of -0.010. But Xior is going even further with this project and has realised very high sustainability ambitions with regard to energy saving, nature inclusiveness, circularity and sustainable mobility. The combination of all these sustainability criteria will make the BrinkToren a residential tower that goes beyond the legal ‘BENG’ obligation, in place in the Netherlands since 1 January 2021. 35 For example, the building will be equipped with a heat & cold storage system and solar panels, not only on the roof but also on the facade, combined with a PowerNEST installation on the roof. In addition, the various terraces and roofs will be equipped with so-called ‘Polder’ roofs, which will allow for water storage and the creation of green enclaves. The collected rainwater will be reused to water these roof gardens during the growing season. Sustainable mobility is also being promoted by providing electric cars and bicycles for sharing. This project also scores on the social front by creating a vibrant vertical neighbourhood with a wide variety of homes that will accommodate a varied group of people who will be able to live, work, study, do business and relax in a pleasant manner, all in a green and healthy environment. The BrinkToren will also provide 120 social housing units. Certi cates (Cert-Tot) From 2019 onwards, Xior set out to collect, centralise and report all data relating to the energy performance of the various residences. These certi cates vary from country to country, but each gives an indication of the energy ef ciency of the building or room. In Belgium, the sites or independent rooms have an Energy Performance Certi cate (EPC), which maps out the energy ef ciency of the student residences. For independent student rooms in the Netherlands, a similar Energy Index (EI) is established and new construction projects also have an EPC value. An energy classi cation based on EPC values also exists for buildings in Spain and Portugal. In 2021, Xior actively continued to work on the centralisation of energy performance. As seen in EPRA Table ( Chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report ) at the moment, the EPC/EI certi cates of already 35 BENG = nearly energy neutral building 75% of the sites in the measurement scope were collected. This is a little less than than in 2020, as the scope of buildings has increased signi cantly. Some reports are still pending due to recent renovations or new construction projects. In addition, some certi cates are still missing because, for example, in Brussels and in the Netherlands, there is only an obligation to measure the energy performance of stand-alone units. As can be seen in the EPRA Table ( Chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report ) the majority of the sites in Belgium and the Netherlands have a good energy score (calculated on the base of surface area). Xior undertakes to continue to integrate these energy scores into subsequent sustainability reports as well as to improve the scores. It is a clear reflection of Xior’s strategic commitment to greening its portfolio. Xior is also making the necessary investments in existing residences to optimize these buildings. Not only in terms of comfort, but also in terms of sustainability. A feasibility study is currently underway to determine whether external certi cation, such as LEED, BREAAM or similar, is possible for our existing buildings. Moreover, the requirements of this external certi cation have already been incorporated into some ongoing new developments and will be externally certi ed upon completion. Groene assets & Green Finance Framework (Cert-Tot) Throughout 2021, efforts were also made to increase the share of green loans to nance the most sustainable, green buildings. Thus, the number of green assets grew from 16 (MEUR 446) to 22 (MEUR 647 ) and the amount of green nancing from MEUR 145 to MEUR 638 (of which MEUR 445 was taken up per 31 December). Financial debt via Green Financing Green Finance Framework 647 MEUR 638 MEUR Eligible assets under the Green Finance Framework 43% of which 445 MEUR was taken up 9.3.4 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES Urban Brown elds: Projects and properties in the spotlight Xior avoids developments on “virgin” green elds. Given the inner-city nature of student accommodation, Xior has developed many urban brown eld projects in the past. Some examples are Bonnefanten (Maastricht), Kipdorp (Antwerp), Black Box (Groningen), Alma (Brussels), Ariënsplein (Enschede),.... Here empty and/or obsolete buildings such as schools, hospitals, of ce buildings are given a second life with a positive revitalising effect on the entire neighbourhood. 1. Black Box – Groningen Before the start of the academic year 2021-2022, Xior added 225 independent studios and over 50 flats to its portfolio in Groningen. This is an entirely new development, for which Xior acquired a large, iconic 13-storey of ce building just ve minutes from Groningen station. The building was already fully let before its of cial opening, in view of the enormous shortage of student rooms in the Netherlands. In the development plan, great emphasis was placed on the sustainable redevelopment of this - now former - urban brown eld site. The complete supporting structure and most of the facades have been reused. The entire building is highly insulated. Partly because of this, the building could be disconnected from gas; heating and cooling are now provided by heat pumps installed on the roof. To ensure social sustainability, the residents have a spacious collective living room with a bar and kitchen, a quiet study room and a large professional gym in the building. Xior has also set up its of ce for the north of the Netherlands on the ground floor. 2. Zaragoza – Spain Xior won a tender for the development of a flagship residence on an urban brown eld in Zaragoza. The residence will be developed on an old historic site that has not been used for some time. The formerly vacant military residences will be completely renovated into a vibrant student campus, breathing new life into the site and revitalising the surrounding neighbourhood. Various facilities and services will also be made available to the neighbourhood, fostering a seamless community between residents and the local community. “ Xior won a tender in 2021 for the development of a flagship residence on an urban brown eld in Zaragoza. The formerly vacant military residences will be completely renovated into a vibrant student campus in order to revitalise the site and the surrounding neighbourhood. „ 200 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 201 Zernike – Groningen Rotsoord - Utrecht Woudestein - Rotterdam Katzensprung - Vaals Besòs – Barcelona The Lofttown – Barcelona HUBR Madrid – Madrid HUBR Malaga – Malaga HUBR Seville – Seville Amro teatinos – Malaga Sustainable communities: social inclusion & charity Xior also pays the necessary attention to facilities for the disabled. For example, many buildings have wider doors for wheelchair users, larger rooms and bathrooms for the disabled. In various residences, Xior works together with different social non-prot organisations that focus on people with disabilities or want to offer opportunities to people with a social disadvantage. In the Besòs residence in Barcelona we work together with: • Foundation Formació i Treball for the restaurant, catering and cleaning of the common areas. This Caritas foundation aims to help people nd a job who have no or only limited access to the regular labour market. • ILUNION for processing laundry and linen. This organisation wants to create quality jobs for people with disabilities. • TEB for garden maintenance. TEB offers jobs for people with mental disabilities, who gain signicantly more self- condence by caring for nature. • Diswork for all the night concierges, this is an organisation that helps people with disabilities get jobs. In 2019, Xior launched a new hybrid housing concept with ROXI. This combination of short and long stay is aimed at target groups in the wider environment and living environment of the student: for example, parents who come to visit their child, doctoral students, young professionals, etc. Currently, there are 2 operational Roxi residences: 1 in Ghent and 1 in Brussels. In the Netherlands, Groningen cooperates with VSO Dunk, an organisation that is committed to providing guidance to young people with a disability or long-term illness (cluster 3 indication) through work placements and on-the-job training. The aim is to achieve the best possible participation in society and to increase self-reliance. In other cities, too, initiatives are being rolled out in consultation with the municipality to give people with disabilities opportunities. At ‘The Lofttown’ in Barcelona, tasty, healthy and balanced meals (made with as much local and organic produce as possible) are served to students. All food surpluses are donated to a charity that in turn distributes them among the most underprivileged in the city. Xior knows all too well that a good education and shelter are very important for young people. These two values are close to the company’s heart, which is why, in 2020, Xior became the As part of Xior’s sustainability ambitions and with the aim of attracting specic funding for the (re)nancing of green projects and assets, Xior has developed a Green Finance Framework. This framework provides a framework that complies with the GBP- Green Bond Principles, supported by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and certied by a Second Party Opinion from Sustainalytics. The “ Green Finance Framework ” and the “ Second Party Opinion ” are available online on the Xior website. Based on the criteria set out in the Green Finance Framework, a selection of the most ecological buildings was made from the total property portfolio to form the ‘Green Assets Portfolio’. At the end of December 2021, this portfolio consisted of 22 buildings, 6 more than at the end of 2020, for a total value of MEUR 647 (compared to MEUR 446 at the end of 2020). This portfolio thus consists of eligible assets that can be nanced with green loans and is spread over the two home markets where Xior is active, i.e. for MEUR 89 in Belgium (3 buildings), MEUR 399 in the Netherlands (13 buildings) and MEUR 159 in Spain (6 buildings). It is Xior’s ambition to increase this portfolio of green eligible assets further each year, together with the growth of the portfolio through new sustainable developments or the purchase of existing residences that meet the criteria for inclusion in the green portfolio. In April 2021, Xior launched the rst Green CP/MTN programme in Belgium. The rst commercial paper programme with a green character on the Belgian market. In this way, its “green” nancing position diversies further, by now also being able to make use of very short-term green nancing via this CP, in addition to green loans and green bonds with rather long maturities. At the end of December, the total amount of green loans is MEUR 638, of which MEUR 60 with ING, MEUR 10 with Pensio B, MEUR 120 with ABN Amro, MEUR 200 via Green CP and MEUR 248 via USPP bonds. From this total amount, as of 31 December 2021, MEUR 445 was taken up that was already fully allocated to the eligible assets. The total number of green loans is 43% of the total nancing. As indicated in the EPRA table ( see Chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report ), 18 of these sites belong to the current measurement scope. The overview below shows the sites in the green portfolio in 2021. Xior is committed to further increasing the proportion of “green” buildings in the portfolio in the coming years. Overwale – Ghent Brusselsepoortstraat – Ghent Studax- Leuven Karspeldreef – Amsterdam Naritaweg – Amsterdam (2 buildings) Barajasweg – Amsterdam Studio Park – Breda Antonia Veerstraat – Delft Barbarasteeg – Delft Waldorpstraat – The Hague Oosterhamrikkade – Groningen 202 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 203 9.3.5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CLIMATE IMPACT ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CLIMATE IMPACT share of green energy (14% in 2020) 88 % As a real estate player in student housing, Xior continues to actively work with all students to reduce its ecological footprint. Since 2019, Xior undertook to further systematically map its environmental performance, partly using a comprehensive set of (EPRA) indicators. Additionally, the climate impact of the student housing gets calculated and all waste collectors are contacted in order to obtain a picture of the evolution of the waste flows. In 2021, Xior continued to work actively on improving its data collection in order to map its environmental performance even more accurately, so that the energy ef ciency of the entire portfolio can be better & more ef ciently monitored and improved. Improving energy ef ciency and reducing climate impact starts with the design of a new student residence and continues during the development and during the nal occupation of the buildings. During the design phase, the best techniques and materials are considered (e.g. solar panels, ground coupled heat exchangers (GCHE), …) , and once the building is operational, Xior increasingly focuses on raising awareness among users, resulting in an annual reduction in climatel impact. See also below section raising awareness among tenants under Chapter 9.3.5.1. 36 See https://europeanclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ecf-building-emmissions-problem-march2022.pdf. However, the evolution of Xior’s environmental performance in 2021 was influenced not only by the continued commitment, but also by the Covid crisis, which had an inextricable impact on the global real estate sector. With due regard for the necessary safety measures, all the residences remained open and occupied at all times, which meant that, for example, communal areas also remained heated. Actual occupancy fluctuated depending on the period of the year and the region. The majority of students returned to their residences, but due to the absence of physical classes, students spent relatively more time in their rooms taking digital classes and also spent more time in the common areas due to the closure of catering and other recreational facilities. In general an increase was observed in the consumption data measurements that was limited to a maximum of 16% of the total portfolio in scope (in LfL) due to the increased occupancy mentioned above. In the coming reports it will become clear to what extent 2020 and 2021 are outliers. In any case, Xior is committed to continue to realize the downward trends on the long term and therefore also focuses on the reduction via design and sensibilisation. All consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions are collected centrally based on measurements and invoices. This report only reports on the performance data of the units under own management and considers 2019 as the base year for the trend analysis between 2019, 2020 and 2021. The consumption of the previous reporting year was retrospectively adjusted using the actual gures from invoices and measurements. The methodology used for all measurements is described in detail in Chapter 9.5 of this Annual Report . This methodology is in line with EPRA reporting guidelines and applies mainly to the environmental part, but also to the social part. An overview of all environmental performance indicators is presented in the EPRA tables in Chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report . The main observations and trends are discussed below. 9.3.5.1Energyefciency 34 In the European Union, buildings are responsible for 40 % 36 of total energy demand and 36 % of total CO 2 e emissions. Improving the lifecycle energy performance of buildings therefore plays a crucial role in Europe’s ambitious energy reduction and carbon neutrality goals. At Xior, we understand very well that with our growing portfolio, we have a huge responsibility, which we will not shy away from. Mapping out the energy consumption and climate impact of the student residences forms the basis for further initiatives during the construction and usage phase to further reduce this impact. of cial corporate partner of “Little Hearts”. This is a non-pro t orphanage in Cambodia that takes care of around 40 orphans and also teaches around 120 children from the neighbourhood. Xior supports this organisation with a monthly contribution and occasional actions or events such as the Xiorize for Little Hearts action on Strava. In addition, a pilot project was set up with the Good Roll, an organisation that produces attractively designed, 100% recycled toilet paper. Their mission is to make safe and clean toilets accessible to all. They use 50% of their pro ts to build toilets in developing countries. 55% buildings with residence manager The aim is to draw up a charity Policy to create a framework to support employee and student initiatives. Community engagement (Comty-Eng) A constant and interactive communication with educational institutions and (local) governments is an important point of attention for Xior. Currently, approximately 21% of the rental income from the real estate portfolio is linked to some form of cooperation with an educational institution (contracts, guarantees and collaborations). Xior strives for good relations and a good understanding with the neighbours of all residences. To achieve this, consultation with the neighbours takes place on a very regular basis, right from the start of the permit procedure, but also after the building has been put into use. In addition, the residence managers often appoint a floor manager, who acts as an extra contact person between the students and Xior. The aim is to keep any nuisance (noise, waste, etc.) for both co-residents and local residents to an absolute minimum. This is done by means of awareness-raising actions, but also by an active and intensive follow-up of the residence managers who are present on site. Especially during the corona crisis, it was ensured that everyone complied with the applicable measures in order to avoid any inconvenience and risk of contamination. Xior also sponsors various youth clubs, sports clubs and student clubs, both nancially and by providing goods such as sportswear, gadgets and others. Various local initiatives are also supported in different countries, such as the “cycling without age” initiative in Portugal, where young people take the older, disabled generation for a ride on a bicycle. In the Katzensprung residence in Vaals, a number of rooms were made available for rent to local residents affected by the enormous water nuisance in Limburg during the summer of 2021. “ The share of green energy increased from 14% to 88%, thanks to a mix of green energy contracts and own energy production. „ affordable and clean energy climate action 204 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 205 Electricity consumption (LfL) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 202120202019 4 429 4 662 5 405 +16% MWh • Fossil fuels Heating the student residences represents the largest share of the reported energy consumption (63% in 2021). The residences are mainly heated by natural gas. Absolute natural gas consumption has increased strongly, but 15 additional sites are reported compared to last year. It is more comparable in a like- for-like scope, where Xior notes an increase as a consequence of a higher occupancy and a colder winter. Absolute consumption (Fuel-Abs) In 2021, 36,002 MWh of natural gas was consumed, spread across 77 buildings. Again, due to the growing portfolio and better data collection, it is particularly interesting to study a comparable scope (LfL analysis) as an indicator of the evolution in the natural gas use. Like for like consumption (Fuel-Lfl) This like-for-like analysis compares the consumption of 50 buildings that have been operational for the last 3 years and for which complete data is available. The data shows an increase of 11% compared to last year. Natural gas consumption (LfL) 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 202120202019 16 110 14 669 16 322 11% MWh This increase can be explained by, the earlier mentioned higher occupancy rate and a harsher winter.. However, a normalisation of the consumption data based on degree days is not relevant in this context, as part of the natural gas is also used for heating the sanitary water. More explanation is given in the measurement methodology in Chapter 9.4 of this Annual Report. • Heat grids (DH&C-Abs & Lfl) With CO 2 emissions 30% lower than for natural gas, the use of heat distribution has a positive effect on the ecological footprint of a building. 10 Xior residences are connected to such a system: • Woudestein (Rotterdam, Netherlands) • Ariënsplein (Enschede, Netherlands) • Naritaweg/Barajasweg (3 buildings), Karspeldreef (Amster- dam, Netherlands) • Lutherse Burgwal (The Hague, Netherlands) • Diagonal Besòs (Barcelona, Spain) • PXL Campus Hasselt (Belgium) • Eendrachtkade Groningen (Netherlands) This year, for the rst time, data are available for Lutherse Burgwal and Diagonal Besòs, now making data available for 8 buildings. However, no data are yet available for PXL Hasselt, nor for Eendrachtskade Groningen. For 5 buildings, data is already available for the last three years and we can therefore observe the rst trends. We see an increase of 10% compared to the previous reporting year. This is comparable to the evolutions in the natural gas use, and knows similar reasons (occupancy rate, colder winter). For new investments, Xior will also give preference to a sustainable system, if possible. The energy indicators are presented in accordance with the EPRA guidelines and can be found in the EPRA table of environmental indicators in Chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report. • Energy intensity of buildings (Energy-Int) An increase of energy intensity of 6% (average energy consump- tion of 154 kWh/m²) has been established in the like-for-like scope. An increase, as mentioned before – that is due to the higher occu- pancy in buildings and a higher presence and consumption in the buildings during the different lockdowns. The like for like scope compares the same scope of buildings for which data is available for the past 3 years. If all buildings are included in the scope, the average consumption per m² is lower, namely 127 kWh/m². This is due to the addition of sites to the measurement scope that have an inherently lower energy consumption. “ By expanding the scope with energy-efcient buildings and by renovating current buildings in scope, the energy intensity is further reduced. „ • Solar energy and green power In the measuring scope, currently 15 of the residences produce their own solar energy, of which 9 in the Netherlands, 5 in Belgium and 1 in Spain. The total installed capacity of the solar panels amounts to about 863,036 Wp. This is 30% more than the installed capacity in 2020. Xior will continue to invest in solar energy and the installed capacity will of course also increase as more and more new sites are equipped with solar panels. For example in Annadal (Maastricht), 102,610 Wp of extra solar panels were installed after an extensive energy audit. 30% Installed capacity solar panels In 2021, 88.3% of the total electricity demand was covered by green electricity (from renewable energy sources) from the sites in the measurement scope, whereby 3.8% was self- produced and 84.5% came from green electricity contracts. This compares with 14% for 2020. During the course of 2021, almost all energy contracts in Belgium and the Netherlands were converted to green electricity. Xior aims to raise this percentage even further in 2022 by also switching energy contracts to green power in Spain and Portugal. For this, various initiatives are already underway in both countries. Moreover, the electricity contracts for some of the residences in the portfolio used to be concluded per unit. Xior is continuing its work to internalise these contracts as much as possible in order to have more control over the type of contract (e.g. green electricity) that is concluded. Today, Xior is 100% responsible for the electricity contracts for 90% of the residences in the portfolio in scope (landlord obtained). • Electricity consumption Absolute consumption (Elec-Abs) In 2021, the scope included 91 buildings responsible for an electricity consumption of 15,297 MWh. Of this consumption, 88% came from renewable sources. Like for like consumption (Elec-Lfl) Xior studies the like-for-like analysis as an indicator of the evolution in consumption. Indeed, due to the growth of the portfolio, it is important for Xior to analyse the trends on the basis of a constant scope rather than on the basis of absolute consumption. The like-for-like analysis compares the electricity consumption of 58 buildings that were operational in the last 3 years. The analysis shows an increase of 16% (742 MWh) compared to 2020. The share of green electricity in the like-for-like scope has substantially increased from 7% to 98%. The increase (16% in the total scope) occurs in all countries, but mainly in the Netherlands. On the one hand, the change of supplier (green) provided better insight into the consumption compared to previous years. On the other hand, the increase can also be explained by the return of the majority of the students to the residences. As indicated earlier, they also spent more time in their rooms and communal areas due to a.o. periods when physical classes were not held and when recreational facilities were closed. Xior undertakes to continue its efforts and optimisations to further map out consumption and further reduce energy intensity. 206 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 207 Like for Like water consumption (Water-Lfl) To determine the evolution of water consumption in 2021 compared to previous years, the like-for-like consumption of 46 sites is studied. The results show an increase of 16% compared to last year. As mentioned earlier, the increase can be explained by an increased occupancy in the residences during the summer months due to the lockdown and the travel restrictions in the different countries. Xior is committed to continuing to raise awareness and to continue to reduce water consumption, under normal occupation. Water consumption (LfL) 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 202120202019 101 212 103 629 120 498 +16% m 3 9.3.5.3 Waste production Absolute waste generation (Waste-Abs) Since 2019, Xior has been committed to mapping the waste production in its residences in order to follow up and report on this indicator as well. This is done for various waste flows (residual waste, glass, paper & cardboard and PMD). In cooperation with various waste collectors, data was collected for 42 of the buildings in the measurement scope by 2021. This is an increase compared to 2020. Xior is actively endeavouring to gain insight into the waste flow for the remaining sites this year and the years thereafter, so that awareness and sorting campaigns can be targeted there as well. Analysis of the data shows that the outcome for 2021 is more robust than the rst reporting years. Only 4% of the data was extrapolated. This is the result of the continuous efforts of Xior and its employees to systematically map out waste production even further and better. For those 42 buildings for which data is already available for 2021, a total waste generation of 746 tonnes was identied. This is an increase of 287 tonnes compared to last year, partly linked to the extension of the measurement scope from 38 to 42 buildings as well as a higher presence in the rooms and residences. Like for Like waste production (Waste-Lfl) If a smaller scope is considered that includes the 14 buildings for which data from both 2019, 2020 and 2021 are available, then an increase of approx. 10% in the total amount of waste is observed. This increase occurs in every waste category reported (cf. EPRA table in section 9.4.1 of this Annual Report ). The increase is mainly noticeable in the Dutch buildings and is possibly due to increased presence in the buildings and local lockdown measures. The amount of waste remains lower than in 2019. Xior is monitoring this further and will thus also be able to expand the number of buildings in the like for like scope thanks to improved data to provide a more complete picture. Waste intensity When looking at the waste consumption per m², there too an increase is observed compared to 2020 (10%) and a decrease compared to 2019 (-25%). This increase is also explained by higher occupancy in the residences. Waste production (LfL) 0 50 100 150 200 250 202120202019 207 141 155 +10% Ton • Raising awareness among tenants In addition to its own investments in sustainability, Xior also focuses on raising awareness among its students. For example, tips for saving energy are posted on social media and every student receives a flyer with tips and tricks on how to stay energy efcient in their room. In the buildings, posters are put up about the environment, for example, how students can recycle correctly. In 2021, a special campaign was launched on energy saving, partly due to rising energy prices. With this campaign, Xior wanted to make students aware of their own energy consumption and the impact they could make themselves by giving a few simple tips. Some locations also have individual meters in the room. This makes stu - dents more aware of their energy consumption. In 2020, some residences were also equipped with Cscan sensors, allowing students to see their own water consumption via a web app and also receive notications in case of unhealthy situations, such as for example a too high CO 2 level. • Led relighting programma The ‘LED relighting programme’ continued in 2021, replacing conventional lighting with more sus-tainable LED lighting. In Belgium more than 80% of the old conventional lighting has already been replaced. In the Netherlands 75% of the residences already have LED lighting. In Spain and Portugal approx. 100% of the buildings are equipped with LED lighting. Newly taken over buildings with old-er conventional lighting are also being transformed as quickly as possible. All new building projects are also tted with LED lighting and motion detection in stairwells, corri-dors and sanitary areas as standard. 9.3.5.2 Water •Moreefcientuseofwater(Water-Int) Xior continues to raise awareness through various measures, including internal communication, the provision of shower sanders and the installation of Cscan sensors in a number of residences. Thanks to these sensors, Xior is now also able to analyse water consumption in the room and detect water leaks at an early stage. The water sensor automatically shuts off the tap when a leak is detected, so that waste and damage can be avoided. In the design and development phase of buildings, water-saving techniques are also always considered (energy- saving showerheads, dual-flush taps, rainwater recovery, etc.). The corona crisis had a direct impact on water consumption. Although the latter is difcult to quantify and varies greatly from residence to residence, depending on the actual occupancy of students during the lockdown and the rest of the academic year. Xior registers an increase of 6% in the water intensity for the entire measuring scope, where this is the same from country to country. A possible explanation is an increased occupancy in the residences, also during the summer months due to the lockdown and the prevailing travel restrictions in the different countries. Absolute water consumption (Water- Abs) In 2021, 201,873 m 3 of water was consumed, spread over 62 buildings. This corresponds to 0.8 m³ of water per square metre. The consumption gures for 2020 (cf. EPRA table in chapter 9.4.1 of this Annual Report ) were also adjusted on the basis of actual gures from invoices and measurements. “ In consultation with the students, we will continue to work on raising awareness in order to further minimise consumption, which we certainly expect to achieve during normal occupancy. „ 208 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 209 Greenhouse gas intensity (GHG-Int) As a result of lower CO 2 intensity, the greenhouse gas intensity per m² decreased by 15% compared to 2020 in the full measurement scope and by 20% in the Lfl measurement scope. This is, despite the increase in energy demand, due the the engagement to greening our energy consumption. engagement to greening our energy consumption. decrease in GHG intensity (LfL) (kgCO 2 e/m²) -20 % Electricity Electricity consumption is currently responsible for about 14 % of Xior’s total climate impact. In the context of this climate study, electricity emissions were calculated on the basis of the average CO 2 intensity per kWh of the national electricity networks (location-based) used by Xior, with the addition of network losses. However, the climate impact of electricity production differs from producer to producer (market-based). By choosing an energy supplier that can supply certi ed green electricity, or by generating its own electricity from renewable sources, Xior could reduce the total reported climate impact (scope 1 & 2) even further by 4%. In 2021, 3,330 tCO 2 e was avoided thanks to green energy contracts and the production of own electricity through solar panels. Xior was able to convert the vast majority of energy contracts to green power contracts in 2021. Various initiatives are also underway in the countries to increase the production of our own electricity via solar panels (e.g. Annadal), and a specialist Energy Manager will also be recruited to translate Xior’s climate ambitions into clear CO 2 reduction targets. Fossil fuels Most Xior sites are heated by natural gas. The measurements show that natural gas is responsible on average for 86% of the greenhouse gas emissions linked to the portfolio in the measurement scope. Headquarters In 2020, the main of ce was extended by an extra floor. Due to the low energy demand of 60 kWh per m² supplied solely by green electricity, the climate impact of the head of ce is reduced to 0. Conclusion on climate impact Since the 2019 annual report, Xior has been systematically mapped the climate impact of the student residences. Meanwhile, the 2021 emissions are 26% lower than in 2019 (lfl). In addition to the continued focus on energy ef ciency and awareness-raising, Xior took the necessary steps in 2021 to provide the majority of its sites with green electricity by adjusting energy contracts in Belgium and the Netherlands. This process will be continued in 2022, as will the ambition to further increase the production of our own electricity. Xior is also taking steps to specify its reduction strategy and targets. The CO 2 climate plan will set reduction targets in 2022 in line with what climate science prescribes (science-based targets) to reduce the global warming. This plan will serve as the basis for a concrete reduction plan that translates into further adjustments in the portfolio. “ In line with its international ambitions, Xior has reported the climate impact of its portfolio for the 3rd year in a row, with a view to structurally reducing its emissions. In 2021, Xior avoided 3,330 tCO 2 e (43 % of its current climate impact) thanks to its own electricity production and the purchase of certi ed green electricity. In 2022, Xior aims to increase this share even further. „ 9.3.5.4 Climate impact General results Xior’s CO 2 climate plan is being worked on in full, with the aim of being able to de ne the reduction targets later in 2022. To this end, a full time energy manager was recruited who will start in May 2022 and who will further support, implement and steer Xior’s sustainability strategy. The de nition of the reduction targets will be done according to the SBTi framework. Based on this de nition, a concrete CO 2 reduction plan will be drawn up, and an analysis will be made of which existing buildings qualify to reduce the CO 2 footprint via investments in energy-ef cient systems. Xior currently calculates climate impact according to the requirements of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, one of the most widely used tools to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gases. Direct greenhouse gas emissions are mainly linked to the use of fossil fuels for heat production. The majority of the sites are heated by natural gas, which has a lower impact than mazout, which was used in the past. Indirect greenhouse gases mainly come from the production of electricity by the various electricity suppliers and, 2 e , from the production of heat for the residences that are connected to a heat network. With the latter, we are aiming for a more sustainable form of heating in a number of the residences. Total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021: breakdown by source Heating network 0.010% Natural gas 86% Electricity 14% Absolute emissions (GHG-Dir-Abs en GHG-Indir-Abs) The 2021 climate impact of the student houses was calculated for the buildings within the relevant measurement scope and amounts to 7,768 tCO 2 e. This is an increase compared to last year. However, due to a different measurement scope compared to 2020, it is more interesting to analyse the trend according to a like-for-like analysis with a measurement scope that remains the same. Like for like emissions (GHG-Dir-Lfl and GHG-Indir-Lfl) In a like-for-like analysis, Xior observes a strongly decreasing trend compared to 2020. This analysis compares the climate impact of the student residences that have been operational for the last three years and for which complete data is available. Compared to 2020, the climate impact decreased by 20%, despite the increased energy demand. This is the direct result of the effort Xior made in 2021 to change the electricity contract to green electricity for most of the sites, as well as further expansion of the installed solar panelcapacity.. Greenhouse gas emissions (LfL) 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 202120202019 4 837 4 475 3 565 -20% tCO 2 e climate action Absolute emissions in 2021: 7,768 tCO 2 e = 4,012 return flights to New York = 1,074 x emissions average Belgian = 964 x emissions average Dutch person = 1,738 x emissions average Spaniard = 1,962 x emissions of average Portuguese 210 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 211 nvt.² 9.4 EPRA-TABELS 9.4.1 EPRA SBPR TABLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - WHOLE PORTFOLIO & HEAD OFFICE, SEGMENT ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY Impact area GRI Standards (CRESS) Indicators SDG's EPRA sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Portfolio Total porfolio Portfolio by country: Belgium Portfolio by country: the Netherlands Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) 2 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 69 80 92 38 43 46 31 35 39 Energy (landlord -obtained 1 ) 302-1 Elec-Abs & LfL Total electricity consumption 2 Annual kWh 4 561 959 7 170 714 15 297 288 4 429 332 4 662 124 5 404 583 16% 1 534 009 2 808 751 4 440 526 1 534 009 1 586 276 1 600 777 1% 3 027 951 3 872 692 9 519 515 2 895 323 3 075 847 3 803 806 24% Number of buildings in calculation (green and grey electricity) Number of buildings 61 72 91 58 58 58 37 43 46 37 37 37 27 27 39 21 21 21 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 7% 2% 6% 7% 0% 1% 2% 2% 21% 2% 1% 2% 9% 2% 0% 9% 3% 0% Share of electricity from renewable sources (own production + purchase) % 12% 14% 88% 7% 7% 98% 5% 14% 89% 5% 6% 92% 16% 16% 100% 14% 7% 100% Share of electricity from renewable sources (own production) 4 % 6% 5% 4% 5% 5% 3% 5% 5% 3% 5% 5% 4% 7% 5% 4% 6% 5% 3% Share of electricity from renewable sources (purchase) % 6% 9% 85% 2% 2% 94% 0% 8% 86% 0% 1% 88% 9% 11% 96% 8% 2% 97% 302-1 DH&C-Abs & LfL Total consumption of district heating and cooling Annual kWh 3 431 564 4 745 912 6 186 494 3 431 564 3 697 197 4 060 209 10% N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. 3 431 564 4 402 648 5 377 044 3 431 564 3 697 197 4 060 209 10% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 5 8 8 5 5 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 18% 0% 2% 18% 0% 2% 18% 0% 2% 18% 0% 2% Share of district heating and cooling from renewable sources % N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 302-1 Fuels-Abs & LfL Total consumption of fossil fuels Annual kWh 18 340 818 19 123 973 36 002 014 16 109 698 14 669 222 16 322 433 11% 6 149 276 7 249 427 9 771 001 6 034 089 5 707 627 6 289 182 10% 12 191 541 10 796 645 22 611 293 10 075 609 8 961 596 10 033 251 12% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 57 62 77 50 50 50 34 38 39 33 33 33 23 22 32 17 17 17 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 11% 2% 2% 13% 2% 2% 4% 2% 3% 4% 2% 4% 15% 2% 0% 18% 2% 0% Share of renewable energy % N/Ap. N/Ap N/Ap N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap N/Ap N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap N/Ap N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. 302-3, CRE1 Energy-Int Total energy intensity of the building Annual kWh per m ² 150 116 127 156 145 154 6% 171 160 152 169 158 185 17% 140 94 122 148 137 136 -1% Portfolio by country: Spain Portfolio by country: Portugal Head of ce Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) 5 Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 2 3 4 1 1 1 Energy (landlord -obtained 1 ) 302-1 Elec-Abs & LfL Total electricity consumption 2 Annual kWh N/Ap. 3 489 271 497 028 N/Ap. 3 489 271 497 028 2% N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 840 219 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 - 24 507 45 580 42 552 -7% Number of buildings in calculation (green and grey electricity) Number of buildings 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 0% 13% 0% 13% 0% 0% 20% 1% Share of electricity from renewable sources (own production + purchase) % 5% 4% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0% 100% Share of electricity from renewable sources (own production) 4 % 5% 4% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% Share of electricity from renewable sources (purchase) % 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 100% 302-1 DH&C-Abs & LfL Total consumption of district heating and cooling Annual kWh N/Ap. 3 343 264 809 451 N/Ap. 3 343 264 809 451 136% N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. - N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. - Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 1 1 1 1 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 0% 0% 0% 0% Share of district heating and cooling from renewable sources % N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 N/Av. 4 302-1 Fuels-Abs & LfL Total consumption of fossil fuels Annual kWh N/Ap. 3 1 077 902 2 592 321 N/Ap. 3 392 312 491 154 25% N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 1 027 399 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 - N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. - Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 2 2 1 1 4 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 2% 12% 6% 5% 0% Share of renewable energy % N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. 302-3, CRE1 Energy-Int Total energy intensity of the building Annual kWh per m ² N/Ap. 3 197 134 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 134 - N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 87 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 - 69 64 60 -7% 1 Xior only reports the results of energy invoices paid by Xior (landlord-obtained). It is Xior’s vision to relieve students of the responsibilities of their own energy contracts. For some sites in the Netherlands, Xior is still switching from personal contracts to a collective contract. Further information is provided in the methodology. 2 Since switching energy suppliers in 2021, Xior has a better overview of the different electricity consumptions for several properties in the Netherlands. Underestimates due to incomplete overviews of the consumption could thus be adjusted for the sites in question from 2021 onwards. It is part of Xior’s focus on improving our data monitoring. So please note that part of the evolution in the Netherlands is thus linked to improved data quality. 3 In 2020, Spain was added to the scope for the rst time. In 2021, Portugal was added to the scope for the rst time. 4 Xior did not receive any details on the origin of the energy through its energy supplier and therefore did not report a share from renewable energy. Xior is taking steps, in consultation with its energy producers, to analyse the origin of its energy in more detail and re-evaluate it where necessary. 5 In Spain, the LfL comparison covers 2 years. In the other regions, as well as in the comparison of the total portfolio, the LfL comparison is 3 years. 212 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 213 Impact area GRI Standards (CRESS) Indicators SDG's EPRA sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Portfolio Total porfolio Portfolio by country: Belgium Portfolio by country: the Netherlands Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) 2 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 69 80 92 38 43 46 31 35 39 Greenhouse gas emissions (landlord -obtained 1 ) Total greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2 -market based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 - N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 - N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 - Total greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2 -location based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 5 296 5 821 7 768 4 837 4 475 3 565 -20% 1 389 1 752 1 884 1 368 1 307 1 183 -9% 3 908 3 732 4 879 3 469 3 168 2 382 -25% 305-1 GHG-Dir- Abs & LfL Direct (scope 1) Annual tonnes of CO 2 3 393 3 538 6 660 2 980 2 714 3 020 11% 1 138 1 341 1 808 1 116 1 056 1 163 10% 2 255 1 997 4 183 1 864 1 658 1 856 12% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 57 62 77 50 50 50 34 38 39 33 33 33 23 22 32 17 17 17 305-2 GHG-Indir- Abs & LFL Indirect (scope 2 - location based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 1 903 2 283 1 108 1 856 1 761 546 -69% 251 411 76 251 251 20 -92% 1 652 1 734 696 1 605 1 510 526 -65% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 69 72 91 60 60 60 37 43 46 37 37 37 24 25 7 23 23 23 305-2 GHG-Indir- Abs & LFL Indirect (scope 2 - market based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 305-4, CRE 3 GHG-Int Total greenhouse gas intensity of buildings Annual kg CO 2 e per m² 35 26 22 36 33 27 -20% 31 29 26 30 28 26 -7% 37 24 24 39 36 27 -25% Portfolio by country: Spain Portfolio by country: Portugal Head of ce Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 2 3 4 1 1 1 Greenhouse gas emissions (landlord -obtained 1 ) Total greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2 -market based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 - N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 - N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. * - Total greenhouse gas emissions (scope 1 & 2 -location based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 N/Ap. 3 337 658 N/Ap. 3 73 91 25% N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 347 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. 3 - 4 8 0 -100% 305-1 GHG-Dir- Abs & LfL Direct (scope 1) Annual tonnes of CO 2 199 480 73 91 25% 190 - N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. - Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 2 2 1 1 4 305-2 GHG-Indir- Abs & LFL Indirect (scope 2 - location based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 138 178 N/Ap N/Ap 157 - 4 8 0 -100% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 2 2 4 1 1 1 305-2 GHG-Indir- Abs & LFL Indirect (scope 2 - market based) Annual tonnes of CO 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. - N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 305-4, CRE 3 GHG-Int Total greenhouse gas intensity of buildings Annual kg CO 2 e per m² N/Ap. 3 42 33 N/Ap. 3 N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap.³ N/Ap.³ N/Ap. N/Ap.³ N/Ap.³ N/Ap.³ 12 11 0 -100% 1 We report the results of the energy bills paid by Xior (landlord obtained). Xior’s vision is to relieve students of the responsibilities of their own electricity contracts. For some sites in the Netherlands, we are still switching from personal contracts to a collective contract. More information about this is available in the methodology. 2 We did not receive any details about the origin of the energy from our energy supplier and therefore do not report any market-based greenhouse gas emissions. We are taking steps to analyse the origin of our energy in more detail in consultation with our energy producers and to re-evaluate where necessary. 3 In 2020, Spain was added to the scope for the rst time. In 2021, Portugal was added to the scope for the rst time. 214 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 215 Impact area GRI Standards (CRESS) Indicators SDG's EPRA sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Portfolio Total porfolio Portfolio by country: Belgium Portfolio by country: the Netherlands Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) 2 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 69 80 92 38 43 46 31 35 39 Water (landlord -obtained 1 ) 303-1 Water-Abs & LFL Total water consumption Annual cubic metres (m 3 ) 144 307 171 546 201 873 101 212 103 629 120 498 16% 32 975 44 061 52 465 28 507 29 326 34 301 17% 111 332 113 543 117 162 72 706 74 303 86 197 16% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 63 69 62 46 46 46 32 36 31 24 24 24 31 31 26 22 22 22 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 6% 6% 16% 8% 8% 13% 1% 15% 13% 1% 16% 12% 8% 4% 21% 11% 5% 14% Share of city water % 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% CRE 2 Water-Int Total water intensity of the building 4 Water intensity per m 2 m³ per m² 0,9 0,8 0,8 0,9 0,9 0,9 6% 0,8 0,8 0,7 0,8 0,8 0,9 17% 1,0 0,8 0,7 1,0 0,9 0,9 0% Portfolio by country: Spain Portfolio by country: Portugal Head of ce Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 2 3 4 1 1 1 Water (landlord -obtained 1 ) 303-1 Water-Abs & LFL Total water consumption Annual cubic metres (m 3 ) N/Ap. 2 13 942 15 908 N/Ap. 2 13 942 15 908 14% N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 16 338 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Av. 3 N/Av. 3 N/Av. 3 - Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 2 2 2 2 3 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Share of city water % 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% CRE 2 Water-Int Total water intensity of the building 4 Water intensity per m 2 m³ per m² 1,7 1,9 1,7 2 14% 1,3 1 We report the results of the water bills paid by Xior (landlord obtained). Xior’s vision is to relieve students of the responsibilities of their own water contracts. For some sites in the Netherlands, we are still switching from personal contracts to a collective contract. More explanation about this is given in the methodology. 2 In 2020, Spain was added to the scope for the rst time. In 2021, Portugal was added to the scope for the rst time. 3 The water consumption of the head of ce is part of the co-owners’ association. We are taking steps to get a better view of the details of consumption. 4 For some sites in the Netherlands, some of the contracts are still in the name of the student. For this indicator we leave those sites completely out of consideration to give a correct picture of the water intensity. It explains why the evolution in the lfl is not parallel to the absolute values. The absolute results include the invoices in the name of Xior. 216 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 217 Impact area GRI Standards (CRESS) Indicators SDG's EPRA sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Portfolio Total porfolio Portfolio by country: Belgium Portfolio by country: the Netherlands Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) 2 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 69 80 92 38 43 46 31 35 39 Waste (landlord obtained) 306-2 Waste Abs & LfL Total waste production Annual tonnes of waste 207 459 746 207 141 155 10% 126 259 324 126 76 70 -7% 81 200 423 81 65 85 30% Number of buildings in calculation Number of buildings 14 38 42 14 14 14 8 27 28 8 8 8 6 11 14 6 6 6 Share of extrapolation of consumption data % 26% 3% 4% 26% 5% 0% 31% 0% 3% 31% 0% 0% 19% 6% 5% 19% 12% 0% Total production of hazardous waste Annual tonnes of waste N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. Total production of non-hazardous waste Annual tonnes of waste 207 459 746 207 141 155 126 259 324 126 76 70 81 200 423 81 65 85 Combustion with energy recuperation: Annual tonnes of waste 150 417 661 150 116 124 95 245 276 95 69 58 55 173 385 55 47 66 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 72% 91% 89% 72% 82% 80% 75% 94% 85% 75% 91% 83% 68% 86% 91% 68% 72% 78% Residual waste Annual tonnes of waste 150 417 661 150 116 124 95 245 276 95 69 58 55 173 385 55 47 66 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 72% 91% 89% 72% 82% 80% 75% 94% 85% 75% 91% 83% 68% 86% 91% 68% 72% 78% Recycling: Annual tonnes of waste 57 42 85 57 25 31 31 15 48 31 7 12 26 27 38 26 18 19 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 28% 9% 11% 28% 18% 20% 25% 6% 15% 25% 9% 18% 32% 14% 9% 32% 29% 23% Glass Annual tonnes of waste 11 9 11 11 3 3 10 3 5 10 1 1 1 6 6 1 2,0 1,9 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 5% 2% 1% 5% 2% 2% 8% 1% 1% 8% 2% 1% 1% 3% 2% 1% 3% 2% Paper Annual tonnes of waste 41 27 57 41 19,7 24 16 8 26 16 3,4 7 25 19 31 25 16 17 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 20% 6% 8% 20% 14% 16% 12% 3% 8% 12% 4% 10% 31% 9% 7% 31% 25% 20% PMD Annual tonnes of waste 5 6 17 5 2 4 5 4 17 5 2 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 %, of total annual tonnes of waste 3% 1% 2% 3% 2% 3% 4% 2% 5% 4% 3% 6% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% Total waste intensity of the building Waste intensity per m 2 ton per m 2 0,008 0,004 0,004 0,008 0,005 0,006 10% 0,010 0,005 0,005 0,010 0,006 0,006 -7% 0,006 0,003 0,003 0,006 0,005 0,006 30% Portfolio by country: Spain Portfolio by country: Portugal Head of ce Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like (Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) Like-for-Like(Lfl) Absolute measurements (Abs) 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years 2019 2020 2021 % change last 2 years sites in scope 2 3 4 1 1 1 Waste (landlord obtained) 306-2 Waste Abs & LfL Total waste production Annual tonnes of waste N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 1 In 2020, Spain was added to the scope for the rst time. In 2021 Portugal was added to the scope.We are working on collecting waste data from our different sites. Currently, it is not yet possible to distinguish between waste coming from our sites and the campus on which they are located. 2 We did not receive details of our waste collection from the collection service. We are taking steps to get a better view of our waste production in consultation with the collection service. 218 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 219 Impact area GRI Standards (CRESS) Indicators SDG's EPRA sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Portfolio Total portfolio Belgium The Netherlands Spain Portugal Head of ce Absolute measurements (Abs) Absolute measurements (Abs) Absolute measurements (Abs) Absolute measurements (Abs) Absolute measurements (Abs) Absolute measurements (Abs) 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 sites in scope 69 80 92 38 43 46 31 35 39 2 3 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 4 1 1 1 Certiedassets CRE 8 Cert-Tot Mandatory(EnergyPerformanceCerticate-EPC) 1 Share of buildings in calculation 51 62 69 25 34 34 26 26 28 N/Ap. 1 2 3 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 4 Number of buildings with an EPC % of scope 74% 78% 75% 66% 79% 63% 84% 74% 72% N/Ap. 1 100% 100% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 100% N/Ap. N/Ap. N/Ap. Level of certi cation per country 2 BELGIUM (EPC score): 50-100 kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 2% 4% 2% 7% 14% 10% 101 - 200 kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 6% 7% 5% 23% 23% 19% 201- 300 kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 2% 4% 2% 7% 14% 10% 301-400 kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 1% 1% 1% 3% 5% 3% 401- 500 kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 0% 3% 2% 1% 12% 9% 501+ kWh/m² % of area in scope with score 0% 0% 0% 1% 2% 1% Unknown % van oppervlak in scope met de score 58% 31% 47% NETHERLANDS (energy index score): A++-label % of area in scope with score 0% 3% 3% 0% 4% 4% A+-label % of area in scope with score 17% 10% 7% 23% 15% 12% A-label % of area in scope with score 16% 18% 11% 22% 26% 18% B-label % of area in scope with score 4% 6% 3% 5% 9% 5% C-label % of area in scope with score 9% 9% 8% 12% 13% 13% D-label % of area in scope with score 7% 2% 1% 10% 4% 1% E-label % of area in scope with score 3% 0% 2% 4% 0% 3% F-label % of area in scope with score 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% G-label % of area in scope with score 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 16% Unknown 24% 28% 29% SPAIN (EPC score): A-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 3% 2% N/Ap. 1 100% 33% B-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 0% 0% N/Ap. 1 0% 0% C-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 0% 0% N/Ap. 1 0% 0% D-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 0% 4% N/Ap. 1 0% 67% E-G-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 2 0% 0% PORTUGAL (EPC score): A+-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% A-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% B-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 5% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 93% B--label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 2% C-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 5% D-F-label % of area in scope with score N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0% Voluntary 3 Sites in “green portfolio” Number of certi cates 8 14 18 2 2 3 6 10 13 N/Ap. 1 2 2 N/Ap. 1 N/Ap. 1 0 1 2019 is the rst year we reported on our EPC certi cates (Belgium & Netherlands). In 2020 Spain was added to the scope for the rst time. Portugal was added for the rst time in 2021. 2 The type of certi cation differs from country to country. In Belgium & Spain we measure the EPC score (energy performance certi cate) in the Netherlands the EI (energy index). For several buildings in Belgium, EPC reports are available at room level. In that case we take into account the different surfaces reported on the EPC certi cates. If only 1 score is available per building, the score is assigned to the entire surface area as known under the inspection reports. 3 Our green portfolio is a voluntary system to support the greening of our buildings. The external veri cation in this report therefore vari ed that the EPC certi cates are in line with the Green Finance Framework. Other criteria were not part of the external veri cation. * At the time of publication of this report, not all data was available for the calculation of the indicators for the most recent reporting year. In this case, therefore, extrapolation was used. The data of the comparative reporting year has, however, become available. Thus, for that reporting year, the actual use of the buildings is taken into account. 220 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 221 9.4.3 EPRA SBPR TABLE OF GOVERNANCE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Impact area GRI Standard Indicators EPRA Sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Performance 2021 Total Governance 102-22 Gov-Board Composition of body (Board) See chapter 6.1.5 and 6.1.6 Corporate Governance – Board of Directors Number of executive board members Number 2 Number of independent/non- executive board members Number 5 Average term Years 5,3 Competence of board members relating to environmental and social topics Number 7 1 102-24 Gov-Select Process for nominating and selecting the Board See chapter 6.1.4.1 Corporate Governance – General 102-25 Gov-Col Process for managing conflicts of interest See chapter 6.1.14 Corporate Governance – Conflicts of interest 1 Each of the Board members has competencies in environmental and social issues 9.4.2 EPRA SBPR TABLE OF SOCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Impact area GRI Standard Indicators EPRA Sustainability performance measurement Measuring unit Performance 2019 2020 2021 Employee diversity 405-1 Diversity - Emp Gender diversity among direct employees All employees 1 % women 39% 44% 49% % men 61% 56% 51% Executive management % women 0% 0% 0% % men 100% 100% 100% Non-executive board % women 25% 25% 40% % men 75% 75% 60% Other employees 1 % women 42% 45% 51% % men 58% 55% 49% 405-2 Diversity - Pay Gender ratio of the salary incl. remuneration All employees 1 Ratio men vs.women 1.80 1.31 1.52 Executive management Ratio men vs.women N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 N/Ap. 2 Non - executive board Ratio men vs.women 1.20 1.21 1.52 Other employees 1 Ratio men vs.women 1.02 1.09 1.21 Employee development 404-1 Emp-Training Employee development training Average number of hours per employee 3 2.8 2.6 3.8 404-3 Emp-Dev Performance appraisal of employees % of employees with performance appraisal 3 61% 23% 69% 401-1 Emp-Turnover Employee turnover and retention 1 New employees Number 37 98 86 % 54% 68% 50% Former employees Number 7 15 50 % 10% 10% 29% Belgium The Netherlands Spain Portugal 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 Health and safety 403-2 H&S-Emp Health and safety of employees Accidents Number 0 1 0 Ratio to hours worked 0 0 0 Absentee rate due to illness 4 Ratio to planned working days 0,56% 2,67% 3,86% Lost days Ratio to hours worked 0,00000 0,00005 0,00044 Work-related fatalities Number 0 0 0 416-2 H&S-Assets Health and safety assessments of our assets Mandatory assessment in the context of obtaining the permit % of assets in scope 5 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% N/Ap. 6 100% 100% N/Ap. 6 N/Ap. 6 100% 403-2 H&S-Comp Incidents of non-compliance with health and safety assessments Number of incidents in scope 3 3 5 3 3 5 no incidents no incidents no incidents N/Ap. 6 no incidents no incidents N/Ap. 6 N/Ap. 6 no incidents Community 413-1 Comty-Eng Our impact on the community Impact on the student community % of assets in the scope of measurement with a residence manager 5 51% 49% 55% 0 12% 15% 100% 91% 95% N/Ap. 6 100% 100% N/Ap. 6 N/Ap. 6 100% 1 Excluding working students. Xior makes no distinction between management and non-management functions. For more information we refer to chapter 9.5.6 “employee categories” 2 The whole management is currently made up of male members 3 For more information around calculation methodology, please refer to 9.5.6 “measurement methodology employees development” 4 For a breakdown of sick leave by reason, please refer to the EPRA report chapter 9.3.2.7 5 These are the sites that are in scope for the respective reporting year. Sites that are not in scope because of renovations, ... are not taken into account. We refer to 9.5.2 for an overview of the proportion of sites in scope. 6 No buildings in the scope of measurement for this year source for allocation SDGs to the different topics: https://www.globalreporting.org/Documents/ARCHIVES/resource%20library/SDG_GRI_LInkage.pdf 222 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 223 invoices and measurements. Xior does this in agreement with the auditors in order to provide the most accurate and recent picture of the evolutions. Buildings for which data is available for 2021 as well as for 2020 and 2019 fall within the like-for-like scope. In accordance with the EPRA guidelines, a like-for-like analysis was carried out for several environmental indicators. The analysis enables Xior to observe evolutions in consumption, regardless of the fact that new sites are added to the measurement scope each year. It thus provides an overview of the evolutions resulting from technical and awareness-raising actions. In the coming annual reports, the like-for-like scope will move up each time to reflect the last 3 years. Xior notes that efforts by adding low-energy houses to the measurement scope are only visible in the absolute measurements. After all, these sites are not yet in the like-for-like scope. In terms of intensities, it is therefore better to look at the absolute measurements. For the reasons mentioned above, the absolute energy efciency for 2021 is lower than that of the like-for-like scope. With regard to water, for buildings where data for some rooms are missing, an extrapolation is made based on the average use of the rooms for which consumption is known. 9.5.4 REPORTING OF CONSUMPTION DATA UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF XIOR AND UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT Xior reports in accordance with an “operational control approach”, which means that all utility data for the reported assets are 100% based on invoices for the attention of Xior. Previously, for part of the portfolio, the tenant concluded an individual electricity contract for the rented unit. This reporting therefore only contains the consumption that Xior as lessor purchases and does not include the consumption data of the tenant himself (invoices received directly by the tenant). It is Xior’s vision to internalize these contracts where possible. Xior itself is responsible for most of the contracts of the student houses in the measurement scope. For electricity invoices it covers 90% of the buildings, for natural gas and heat networks 99% of the buildings and for water invoices 87%. By managing the contracts ourselves, we can reduce late payments and Xior can conclude optimal electricity contracts on a larger scale. It ts in with our ambition to green our energy demand. 9.5.5 REPORTING FROM OWN HEAD OFFICE/ OWN OFFICES This year we are reporting for the third year about the head ofce. This concerns the space occupied by Xior in its headquarters in Antwerp. For the head ofce, we only report on the consumption that relates to the floors that are occupied in the building itself. Due to our growing company, an additional floor was taken into use in 2020. The data are from consumption invoices for the attention of Xior. In accordance with the EPRA methodology and in conformity with the reporting on these assets, the percentage of the data that is extrapolated is also indicated here. Only the water invoice is common. At present, Xior has no insight into its own share of the consumption. However, with the future relocation of the head ofce, we aim to get a better view of these missing data, so that we will also have a better view of water and waste in the future. 9.5.6 ANALYSIS OF THE CALCULATION Standardisation and intensities Xior calculates the intensity indicators on the basis of floor space (m²), as this variable is comparable across the entire scope. For this purpose, Xior uses data based on primary energy. In order to calculate a relevant intensity indicator, sites for which there are data were excluded on the one hand, and on the other hand, only sites for which data were available for each form of energy consumed on the site were included. The consumption data were not normalised according to degree- day analyses. No hypotheses are added in order to keep the uncertainties on the calculations as low as possible and moreover visible. With the current method of energy supply, it is not possible to make a distinction between the share of energy that serves to heat the rooms and the share that serves to heat the sanitary water. The latter is independent of the number of degree days and therefore of whether or not the winter is mild. Xior is also aware that it is not known for 100% of the sites whether or not heating is provided electrically by adding heating elements by the students themselves. Improving this point is part of the commitment to move towards improved data centralisation, so that appropriate measures can be taken in the context of our own sustainability commitments. An internal benchmarking exercise between the different buildings may give rise to further investigation of possible underlying differences. 9.5 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY AND ASSUMPTIONS Xior reports environmental, social and governance performance in accordance with the EPRA Sustainability Best Practice Recommendations (sBPR). This reporting is split into several sections consisting of the overarching EPRA recommendations, the environmental performance indicators, the social performance indicators and the governance performance indicators. 9.5.1 REPORTING PERIOD AND ORGANISATIONAL BOUNDARIES The reporting period of this report is equal to that of the annual nancial report, in this case the nancial year 2021. Starting in 2019, Xior will publish an annual update on its activities in the eld of sustainability in this report. Xior’s portfolio was analysed on 31 December 2021, whereupon a selection was made of the assets to be included in the calculation scope of the EPRA indicators. A distinction is made between ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ assets in the portfolio. Student houses make up the largest part of the total portfolio and are Xior’s core business. At present, more than 99.8% of the fair value falls under core business. The portfolio outside the scope (0.2%) is diverse and includes retail, parking garages and ofces. For some of these ‘core’ assets, no data is currently available, which is why these are also excluded from the measurement scope for 2021: • 11.8 % of the fair value is derived from sites under development or awaiting conversion; • 6.7 % of the sites are too recently delivered or purchased to be able to collect sufcient data; • For 9.4% of the sites, an additional effort is made to collect qualitative consumption data (e.g. third-party management, incomplete data, etc.). Last year, this was 14%. In accordance with the extrapolation methodology, sites are excluded for which at least 1 month of data is not available. Distribution of the portfolio according to fair value No core business 0.2% Sites in scope 71.8% Under construction/ redevelopment 11.8% Recently acquired/ delivered 6.7% Managed by third parties/ co-ownership 9.4% 9.5.2 MEASUREMENT SCOPE AND COVERAGE In 2021, 72% of the total fair value belonged to the measurement scope. This is an increase of 15% compared to 2020, which is due to further evolutions in data collection and data availability for sites that were under construction or too recent in previous measurement years. This year, the measurement scope corresponds to 92 student houses and the Xior head ofce. Last year, this was still 80 buildings. The consumption data were collected using invoice data. In case the data are incomplete or missing, the data were extrapolated in accordance with EPRA guidelines or the site was excluded. In Chapter 9.4 you can nd the EPRA tables with the various performances, including the share of buildings in scope for each of the performance indicators and the size of the extrapolation. 9.5.3 ESTIMATION AND EXTRAPOLATION OF CONSUMPTION DATA UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF XIOR As indicated earlier, at the time of publication of this report, not all data are available for the measurement year 2021. If data for at least 1 month is available, it has been extrapolated in accordance with EPRA guidelines. If no data is available for 2021, the building is not included in the calculation. If no data is available for more than 200 days of the year, extrapolation is based on averages from the previous year. The 2020 consumption gures were adjusted from those previously reported and audited, using the actual gures from 224 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 225 9.6 EXTERNAL VERIFICATION OF REPORTING FREE TRANSLATION INDEPENDENT LIMITED ASSURANCE REPORT ON THE EPRA SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS 2021 OF XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV To the Board of Directors of Xior Student Housing NV This report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our engagement contract dated 28th of October 2021 (the “Agreement”), whereby we have been engaged to issue an independent limited assurance report in connection with the 2021 EPRA sustainability indicators (the “Subject Matter Information”) set out under chapter 9.4 of the Annual Report of and for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the “Report”). The Directors’ responsibility The Directors of Xior Student Housing NV (“the Company”) are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the information and data in the 2021 EPRA sustainability indicators for the year ended 31 December 2021, as included in chapter 9.4 of the Annual Report (the “Subject Matter Information”), in accordance with the EPRA Sustainability Best Practices Recommendations Guidelines – Version 3, September 2017 (the “Criteria”). This responsibility includes the selection and application of appropriate methods for the preparation of the Subject Matter Information, for ensuring the reliability of the underlying information and for the use of assumptions and estimates for individual sustainability disclosures which are reasonable in the circumstances. Furthermore, the responsibility of the Directors includes the design, implementation and maintenance of systems and processes relevant for the preparation of the Subject Matter Information that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an independent conclusion about the Subject Matter Information based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we have obtained. We conducted our work in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (Revised) “Assurance Engagements other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information” (ISAE 3000), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board. This standard requires that we comply with ethical requirements and that we plan and perform the engagement to obtain limited assurance as to whether any matters have come to our attention that cause us to believe that the Subject Matter Information has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Criteria. The procedures performed in a limited assurance engagement vary in nature and timing from, and are less in extent than for, a reasonable assurance engagement. Consequently, the level of assurance obtained in a limited assurance engagement is substantially lower than the assurance that would have been obtained had a reasonable engagement been performed. The selection of such procedures depends on our professional judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the Subject Matter Information in accordance with the Criteria. The scope of our work comprised the following procedures: • assessing and testing the design and functioning of the systems and processes used for data-gathering, collation, consolidation and validation, including the methods used for calculating and estimating the Subject Matter Information as of and for the year ended 31 December 2021 presented in chapter 9.4 in the Report; • conducting interviews with responsible ofcers; • reviewing, on a limited test basis, relevant internal and external documentation; • performing an analytical review of the data and trends in the information submitted for consolidation; • considering the disclosure and presentation of the Subject Matter Information. The scope of our work is limited to assurance over the Subject Matter Information. Our assurance does not extend to information in respect of earlier periods or to any other information included in the Report. Our independence and quality control Our engagement has been carried out in compliance with the legal requirements in respect of auditor independence, particularly in accordance with the rules set down in articles 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 28 and 29 of the Belgian Act of 7 December 2016 organizing the audit profession and its public oversight of registered auditors, and with other ethical requirements of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants Indicators related to the safety and health of our employees are also normalised to provide a reliable overview of the evolution over time. In accordance with the most recent EPRA guidelines, we report lost working days and accidents as a ratio to the total time worked (hours). By normalising in this way, an absolute increase in the numbers can be explained or not explained by an increasing workforce. Also for absenteeism, in accordance with EPRA guidelines, lost working days are normalised with respect to the planned working days for 2021. In this way, a real increase in absenteeism can be better determined. For the 2021 data, this increase is mainly due to a.o. the international Covid situation. For the scope of employees for which the indicators are calculated, we refer to the paragraph “measurement methodology employee categories” below. Segmentation analysis: geographical location Within the measurement scope, all sites fall under the ‘core’ category of ‘student house’. Therefore, no distinction was made per type of asset in the report, but one was made based on geographical segmentation. After all, energy suppliers often differ per country, as does the climate impact of electricity production. As the Netherlands, for example, has a more carbon-intensive electricity production than Spain and Belgium, it may be more interesting to focus on greening the electricity rst. The EPRA tables with the various performances, including the breakdown per country, can be found in Chapter 9.4 of this Annual Report . A segmentation analysis based on geography was also applied for the social indicators related to the sites. Measurement methodology employee categories Xior reports diversity indicators for employees and their respective gross annual salaries. In order to create a more complete picture, in addition to employees employed by the company, the same indicators are calculated for the Executive management and for the Non-executive board. In this way, it can be seen that the board has become more diversied over the years. If not explicitly mentioned, Xior focuses for the other indicators only on the salaried employees excluding Executive management & Non-executive board. In addition, in accordance with EPRA guidelines, self-employed persons, contractors, interims and Quares personnel are not included in these indicators. Please note that for health indicators Spanish employees are not included. Through a continued focus on further data improvement, we aim to include this in the reporting in the coming years. Xior makes no further distinction between management and non-management functions when reporting on salaried employees. The rapid growth and the various acquisitions make it irrelevant to make such a distinction today across the various countries. Xior is putting extra emphasis on support staff in order to offer employees a good workplace, including in HR services. In the future, it will be possible to further structure the company and make a relevant distinction between different job categories for our reporting, among other things. Measuring methodology of employee development Since 2019, Xior has been reporting on various indicators around the development of our employees. For example, the average training hours as well as the performance assessment are mapped. For training hours, all demonstrable trainings for the year 2021 are included for all employees who were employed or joined during 2021. External training courses such as Excel (via Social Fund 323) and rst aid (via Mensura) are included. In addition, employees could also participate in various softskill training such as GDPR training, ESG workshops, Integrity training and others. For the performance evaluation, Xior commits to giving each employee ofcial feedback at least once a year, with a view to performance and future opportunities. To form an accurate picture, we therefore base this indicator on employees who have been with the company for at least one year. In addition, we count how many of them have received an ofcial evaluation interview in 2021. We do this in accordance with the GRI guidelines in order to avoid any distortion due to the signicant change in our employee base. Measuring methodology of climate impact In order to measure the climate impact related to the core business, CO 2 emissions were calculated according to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This protocol makes it possible to calculate the climate impact of companies in a consistent manner. Both CO 2 and other greenhouse gases released during the production of energy (CH 4 , N 2 O) are taken into account and expressed in CO 2 equivalents. Xior calculates the scope 1 (direct emissions on site - natural gas), scope 2 (emissions of electricity and heat produced elsewhere) and some of the scope 3 emissions (grid losses) by multiplying the consumptions with corresponding emission factors. The emission factors come from the Bilan Carbone© database, which is used universally. The protocol states that the climate impact of electricity can be calculated both on the basis of an average CO 2 intensity per kWh of the national electricity networks (‘location-based’) and on the basis of the energy mix of the producer (‘market-based’). In this report, the climate impact was calculated using the location- based approach. 226 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 227 (including International Independence Standards) issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code), which is founded on fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, condentiality and professional behaviour. Our rm applies International Standard on Quality Control 1 and accordingly maintains a comprehensive system of quality control including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Our conclusion Based on the procedures we have performed and the evidence we have obtained, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Subject Matter Information within your Annual Report as of and for the year ended 31 December 2021 has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Criteria. Other ESG related information The other information comprises all of the ESG related information in the Report other than the Subject Matter Information and our assurance report. The directors are responsible for the other ESG related information. As explained above, our assurance conclusion does not extend to the other ESG related information and, accordingly, we do not express any form of assurance thereon. In connection with our assurance of the Subject Matter Information, our responsibility is to read the other ESG related information and, in doing so, consider whether the other ESG related information is materially inconsistent with the Subject Matter Information or our knowledge obtained during the assurance engagement, or otherwise appears to contain a material misstatement of fact. If we identify an apparent material inconsistency or material misstatement of fact, we are required to perform procedures to conclude whether there is a material misstatement of the Subject Matter Information or a material misstatement of the other information, and to take appropriate actions in the circumstances. Other matter - restriction on use and distribution of our report Our report is intended solely for the use of the Company, to whom it is addressed, in connection with their Report as of and for the year ended 31 December 2021 and should not be used for any other purpose. We do not accept or assume and deny any liability or duty of care to any other party to whom this report may be shown or into whose hands it may come. Diegem, April 15 2022 PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV/Reviseurs d’Entreprises SRL represented by Marc Daelman * Registered auditor * Marc Daelman BV, member of the Board of Directors, represented by its permanent representative Marc Daelman 228 I CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 229 FINANCIAL FINANCIAL REPORT 10 “ Xior’s policies are compiled in the Code of Conduct and form the Xior standard for all employees including part-time and externals and including all members of executive management and the board of directors. „ Bonnefanten MAASTRICHT 230 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 231 OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON THE PORTFOLIO 58,232 44,471 XVI (+/-) Result on the sale of investment property 0 0 XVII (+/-) XResult on the sale of other non-nancial assets 0 0 XVIII (+/-) Variations in the fair value of investment property 63,598 -50,448 (+) Positive variations in the fair value of investment property 73,537 11,664 (-) Negative variations in the fair value of investment property -9,939 -62,112 XIX (+) Other portfolio result -30,837 -15,782 OPERATING RESULT 90,993 -21,759 XX (+) Financial income 681 722 (+) Interest and dividends collected 681 722 XXI (-) Net interest costs -8,879 -7,324 (-) Nominal interest paid on loans -5,251 -4,197 (-) Reconstitution of the nominal amount of nancial debt -395 -337 (-) Costs of permitted hedging instruments -3,233 -2,791 XXII (-) Other nancial costs -1,513 -1,009 (-) Bank costs and other commissions -1,214 -869 (-) Other -299 -139 XXIII (+/-) Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities 12,022 -8,837 FINANCIAL RESULT 2,310 -16,449 XXIV Share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures 301 -676 RESULT BEFORE TAXES 93,603 -38,884 XXV (+/-) Corporation taxes -3,724 -2,898 XXVI (+/-) Exit tax 270 23 XXVII Deferred taxes -7,837 -14 (+/-) TAXES -11,291 -2,889 NET RESULT 82,313 -41,773 Earnings per share 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Number of ordinary shares in circulation 27,781,301 21,046,441 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 Net result per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 Diluted net earnings per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 EPRA earnings per share (in EUR) 1.82 1.74 EPRA earnings per share (EUR) – group share 1.80 1.70 The earnings per share were calculated based on the weighted average number of shares in circulation during the nancial year 2021. 10.1 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT In KEUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 I (+) Rental income 79,843 58,434 (+) Rental income 74,416 56,805 (+) Rental guarantees 5,922 2,296 (-) Rent reductions -496 -666 Impairments on trade receivables -244 -539 NET RENTAL INCOME 79,599 57,896 V (+) Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties 13,574 10,914 Transmission of rental charges borne by the proprietor 13,480 10,820 Calculation of withholding tax and taxes on let properties 94 94 VII (-) Rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant on let properties -17,387 -12,782 Rental charges borne by the proprietor -17,232 -12,668 Withholding tax and taxes on let properties -155 -114 VIII (+/-) Other rental-related income and expenditure 1,564 2,429 PROPERTY RESULT 77,351 58,457 IX (-) Technical costs -3,702 -2,409 Recurring technical costs -3,811 -2,429 (-) Maintenance -3,140 -1,970 (-) Insurance premiums -670 -459 Non-recurring technical costs 109 20 (-) Claims 109 20 X (-) Commercial costs -628 -398 (-) Publicity, etc. -490 -320 (-) Lawyers' fees and legal costs -138 -79 XI (-) Costs and taxes for non-let properties -667 -655 XII (-) Property management costs -4,712 -2,556 (-) Management costs (external) -40 0 (-) Management costs (internal) -4,672 -2,556 XIII (-) Other property charges -2,794 -2,025 (-) Architects’ fees -18 0 (-) Valuation expert fees -345 -589 (-) Other property charges -2,431 -1,436 (+/-) PROPERTY CHARGES -12,503 -8,043 PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT 64,848 50,414 XIV (-) General company expenses -6,627 -5,996 XV (+/-) Other operating income and costs 10 53 232 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 233 10.3 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (in thousands EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 I FIXED ASSETS 1,987,008 1,565,384 B Intangible assets 297 145 C Investment property 1,967,056 1,555,779 a. Property available to let 1,817,597 1,410,782 b. Property developments 149,459 144,998 D Other tangible xed assets 1,034 971 a. Tangible xed assets for own use 1,034 971 E Financial xed assets 686 4,166 Assets held until maturity 0 4,000 Other 686 166 G Trade receivables and other xed assets 135 135 H Deferred taxes – assets 491 1,013 I Shareholdings in associated companies and joint ventures, equity movements 17,309 3,175 II CURRENT ASSETS 89,438 54,932 D Trade receivables 2,693 4,887 E Tax receivables and other current assets 65,309 34,394 a. Taxes 2,589 2,912 b. Other 62,720 31,482 F Cash and cash equivalents 10,849 9,911 G Accruals and deferrals 10,586 5,741 Prepaid property charges 3,948 1,845 Accrued rental income not due 1,481 259 Other 5,158 3,638 TOTAL ASSETS 2,076,446 1,620,316 10.2 CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE RESULT Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 82,313 -41,773 Other components of the comprehensive result (+/-) Impact on the fair value of estimated transaction costs and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment property 0 0 (+/-) Variations in the effective part of the fair value of permitted cash flow hedging instruments 0 0 Comprehensive result 82,313 -41,773 Attributable to: Minority interests 1,138 228 Group shareholders 81,175 -42,001 234 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 235 LIABILITIES (in thousands EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 II Short-term liabilities 218,231 126,618 B Current nancial liabilities 165,342 90,309 a. Credit institutions 165,342 90,309 D Trade debts and other current liabilities 17,707 15,186 a. Exit tax -9 -108 b. Other 17,717 15,294 Suppliers 13,492 10,594 Tenants 2,328 663 Taxes, wages and social security contributions 1,897 4,036 E Other current liabilities 26,436 15,846 Other 26,436 15,846 F Accruals and deferrals 8,745 5,277 a. Deferred property income 2,368 490 b. Accrued interest not due 2,027 1,794 c. Other 4,349 2,993 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2,076,446 1,620,316 LIABILITIES (in thousands EUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 EQUITY 1,003,852 659,503 I. Equity attributable to parent company shareholders 984,436 641,194 A Capital 494,772 375,441 a. Issued capital 500,063 378,836 b. Capital increase costs (-) -5,291 -3,395 B Issue premiums 508,008 338,065 C Reserves -99,519 -30,310 Reserve for the balance of variations in the fair value of property -2,018 43,861 Reserve for the impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties -34,439 -25,293 Reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments not subject to hedging accounting as dened in the IFRS -24,509 -15,467 Reserves for the share of prot or loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method -3,494 -1,962 Other reserves 0 0 Retained earnings from previous nancial years -35,059 -31,449 D Net result for the nancial year 81,175 -42,001 II. Minority interests 19,416 18,309 LIABILITIES 1,072,593 960,813 I Non-current liabilities 854,363 834,196 B Non-current nancial debts 750,254 733,182 a. Credit institutions 551,345 621,392 b. Financial leasing 5,146 2,513 c. Other 193,763 109,277 C Other non-current nancial liabilities 13,023 26,530 a. Permitted hedging instruments 13,023 26,530 E Other non-current liabilities 28,177 23,333 F Deferred tax liabilities 62,909 51,150 a. Exit tax 6,723 3,335 b. Other 56,186 47,815 236 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 237 10.4 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Figures in thousands of EUR Capital Issue premiums Reserves Net result for the nancialyear Minority interests Equity Balance sheet as at 31 December 2019 342,125 276,440 -16,108 7,968 15,382 625,808 Net appropriation of income 2019 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves -11,110 11,110 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves -7,930 7,930 0 Result for the period -42,001 228 -41,773 Other elements recognised in the comprehensive result Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities 7,284 -7,284 0 Issue of new shares 54,681 54,681 Capital increase through non-cash contribution 41,383 41,383 Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase -1,124 -1,124 Partial allocation of capital to issue premiums -61,624 61,624 0 Put option for minority interests -2,481 -2,481 Dividends -19,495 -19,495 Other reserves 35 -229 -194 Entry into capital XL Fund – minority interests 2,700 2,700 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2020 375,441 338,064 -30,310 -42,001 18,309 659,503 Net appropriation of income 2020 Transfer of portfolio result to reserves -56,557 56,557 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves -3,005 3,005 0 Result for the period 81,175 1,138 82,313 Other elements recognised in the comprehensive income 0 Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment property 0 Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -9,042 9,042 0 Issue of new shares 295,071 295,071 Capital increase through contributions in kind 0 Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase -5,796 -5,796 Capital reduction to create an available reserve to cover future losses 0 Partial allocation of capital to issue premiums -169,944 169,944 0 Dividends -26,602 -26,602 Adjustment to opening reserves Uhub Entities -604 -604 Other reserves 0 -32 -32 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2021 494,772 508,008 -99,519 81,175 19,416 1,003,852 238 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 239 Figures in thousands of EUR Detail of reserves Reserve for the balance of variations in the fair value of property Reserve for the impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothe- tical disposal of investment properties Reserve for the balance of the changes in the fair value of hedging instruments that are not permitted and subject to hedgingaccountingasdened in the IFRS Reservesfortheshareofprot or loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method Other reserves Retained earnings frompreviousnanci- al years Total of the reserves Balance sheet as at 31 December 2019 29,530 -22,071 -8,183 0 0 -15,382 -16,108 Net appropriation of earnings 7,659 7,659 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves 14,331 -3,221 -11,110 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves Other elements recognised in the comprehensive result Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -7,284 7,284 0 Issue of new shares Capital increase through non-cash contribution Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase Dividends -19,495 -19,495 Other -2,365 -2,365 Transfer to new reserve account -1,962 1,962 0 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2020 43,861 -25,292 -15,467 -1,962 0 -31,449 -30,310 Net appropriation of earnings -41,773 -41,773 Transfer of portfolio result to reserves -45,879 -9,147 -1,532 56,558 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves Other elements recognised in the comprehensive result Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -9,042 9,042 0 Issue of new shares Capital increase through non-cash contribution Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase Capital reduction to create an available reserve to cover future losses Deferred taxes for Dutch properties Dividends -26,757 -26,757 Other -677 -677 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2021 -2,018 -34,439 -24,509 -3,494 0 -35,059 -99,519 240 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 241 10.6 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10.6.1 GENERAL CORPORATE INFORMATION Xior Student Housing NV is a public Regulated Real Estate Company (RREC) that is subject to Belgian law and has its registered ofce in Antwerp. The Company’s consolidated annual nancial statements for the nancial year closing on 31 December 2021 include Xior Student Housing NV and its subsidiaries (the “Group”). The Board of Directors approved the annual nancial statements for publication. They will be submitted to the annual general meeting on 19 May 2022. 10.6.2 IMPORTANT FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES Statement of conformity The Company’s nancial reporting has been drawn up in accordance with the IFRS, as approved within the European Union, and the provisions of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. These standards include all new and revised standards and inter- pretations published by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and the International Financial Reporting Interpre- tations Committee (“IFRIC”), insofar as these apply to the Compa- ny’s activity and effectively to the current nancial year. Standards and interpretations applicable for the nancial year beginning on or after 1 January 2021 • Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 Reference interest rates reform – Phase 2 • Amendments to the IFRS 16 Leases: COVID-19-related rental concessions (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 June 2020) • Amendments to IFRS 4 Insurance policies – Extension of the temporary exemption for the application of IFRS 9 until 1 January 2023 (applicable to nancial years from 1 January 2021) Published standards and interpretations that are not yet applicable to the nancial year starting on 1 January 2021 • Amendments to the IFRS 16 Leases: COVID-19-related rental concessions after 30 June 2021 (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 April 2021) • Amendments to IAS 16 Tangible xed assets: income obtained for its intended use (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) • Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets: onerous contracts – cost to comply with the contract (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations: references to the conceptual framework (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) • Annual improvements 2018–2020 (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2022) • IFRS 17 – Insurance policies (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023) • Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of the nancial statements: classication of liabilities as current or non- current (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet adopted within the European Union) • Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements and IFRS Practice Statement 2: Explanation of the accounting policies (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet adopted within the European Union) • Amendments to IAS 8 Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors: Denition of estimates (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet adopted within the European Union) • Amendments to IAS 12 Income taxes: Deferred taxes on assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction (applicable to nancial years beginning on or after 1 January 2023, but not yet adopted within the European Union) The Company does not expect that the rst application of these standards and interpretations will have a material impact on the nancial position and performance. 10.6.3 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES The nancial information is drawn up in thousands of euros, rounded to the closest thousand. The Company also keeps its books in euros. Investment property (including projects) and hedging instruments are recognised at fair value. The other items in the consolidated nancial statements are recorded based on historical cost. Please nd below a summary of the main nancial reporting principles. 10.5 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (in KEUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE START OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 9,911 4,269 1. Cash flow from operating activities 26,971 3,292 Cash flow relating to operations: 39,517 -39,826 Operating result 37 -21,759 Operating result before result on the portfolio 37 58,232 Interest paid -15,281 -12,388 Interest received 0 0 Corporation tax paid -3,434 -5,678 Non-cash elements added to/deducted from earnings 12,824 70,614 * Amortisation, depreciation and impairments Depreciation/amortisation/impairments (or writebacks) on tangible and intangible assets 201 191 * Other non-cash elements 12,623 70,423 Variations in the fair value of the investment properties 60,593 Other non-cash elements 12,623 9,830 Change in working capital required: -25,370 -27,496 * Change in assets: -31,387 -25,744 Trade and other receivables 2,288 -1,942 Tax receivables and other current assets -29,511 -20,927 Accruals and deferred payments -4,164 -2,876 * Change in liabilities: 6,016 -1,751 Trade debts and other current liabilities -1,703 2,260 Other current liabilities 4,019 -3,294 Accruals and deferred payments 3,701 -717 2. Cash flow from investment activities -336,572 -282,360 Acquisition of investment property and property developments -166,859 -185,048 Sale of investment property 0 0 Purchase of shares in real estate companies -160,410 -96,907 Acquisition of other xed assets -413 -282 Acquisition of non-current nancial assets -8,890 -123 Receipts from trade receivables and other non-current assets 0 0 Assets held for sale 0 0 3.Cashflowfromnancingactivities 306,536 281,624 * Change in nancial liabilities and nancial debts Increase in nancial debts 240,203 257,805 Reduction in nancial debts -199,500 -1,940 Repayment of shareholder loans 0 0 Change in other liabilities 2,209 -8,436 Increase in minority interests 1,107 132 * Change in equity Increase (+)/decrease (-) in capital/issue premiums 291,170 54,681 Costs for the issue of shares -1,896 -1,124 Dividend for the previous nancial year -26,757 -19,495 Increase in cash following merger 4,003 3,087 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 10,849 9,911 37 The classication of the operating result was changed in 2021 to operating result before result on the portfolio 242 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 243 10.6.6 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND GOODWILL If the Group acquires control over an integrated set of activities and assets, as dened in IFRS 3 Business combinations, the identiable assets, liabilities and conditional liabilities of the acquired undertaking are recognised at their fair value on the acquisition date. The goodwill represents the positive difference between the total of the transferred payment, the amount of the minority interests and, if applicable, the fair value of the previously held interest in the acquired party and the Group’s share in the fair value of the net identiable assets. If this difference is negative (negative goodwill), it is immediately recognised in the result after a reassessment of the assets. After its initial recognition, goodwill is not amortised, but subject to an impairment test that is performed each year with the cash-generating units to which the goodwill was allocated. If the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit exceeds the present value of the Company, the ensuing loss in value will be recognised in the result, initially reducing any goodwill and then also the other assets of the unit in proportion to their carrying amount. A goodwill impairment is not resumed during a subsequent nancial year. 10.6.7 INVESTMENT PROPERTY (i) General Properties that are held for long-term rental income, for their appreciation in value or for both reasons, and that do not serve for the Company’s own use, are recorded as an investment property. Property that is built or developed for future use as an investment property (property development) is also recognised under the item Investment property (see also below). (ii) Valuation on initial recognition Investment property includes all property that is ready for letting and that fully or partially generates rental income. Investment property is valued at the time of purchase at the acquisition value, including additional transaction fees such as professional fees, statutory services, registration duties, other transfer taxes and non-deductible VAT. If the property is acquired via a share transaction, the acquisition price also includes an adjustment for exit tax, which is due by the companies over which the Company acquires direct or indirect control (this is deducted, in principle, from the value of the underlying property since it is a tax on the latent added value that existed in the acquired company before the acquisition of control), unless these companies are not eligible for a merger with the Company (based on a resolution by the Company’s Board of Directors). Commissions relating to the purchase of properties are regarded as additional costs of those purchases and are added to the acquisition value. If the property is obtained by acquiring the shares of a real estate company, through the contribution in kind of property against the issue of new shares, or through a merger by acquisition of a real estate company, the notarial charges, audit and consulting, merger and other costs are also capitalised. The property also includes the permanent furnishings and ttings of the student rooms if these are let on a furnished basis. (iii) Valuation after initial recognition After their initial recognition, the investment properties are appraised by the Valuation Expert. The Valuation Expert precisely appraises the following components at the end of each quarter: • The properties, the properties by designated use and the real rights to properties that are held by the Company or, where applicable, by a real estate company over which it has control; The Valuation Expert rst determines the investment value of the property, which includes the transfer costs. The registration duties are not deducted from the property value. This valuation is obtained by discounting the actual rental income and/ or market rentals (DCF method – for more information see Chapter 8.2.4.1 of this Annual Report ), where applicable after deducting the associated costs. The discounting is based on the yield factor that depends on the inherent risk of the specic property. The Valuation Expert appraises the property in accordance with national and international valuation standards and their application procedures, including in relation to the valuation of a regulated real estate company. The investment property are then recognised in the balance sheet at the Fair Value, in accordance with IAS 40. The Fair value of the investment properties is the investment value, as determined by an independent valuation expert, minus the transaction fees. The Fair Value corresponds to the carrying amount under IFRS. From 10.6.4 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND KEY UNCERTAINTIES Signicant estimates in drawing up of the nancial statements • When control is taken over an entity holding investment property, it is determined whether such an acquisition is considered a business combination. In all cases the respective transactions were processed as direct purchases of assets (also when shares in real estate companies are acquired) and IFRS 3 Business Combinations was not applied (see note 10.6.6). IFRS 3 Revised was applied from the nancial year beginning on 1 January 2020 (see note 10.6.2). • It is determined whether derivative assets and liabilities qualify for hedge accounting. The Company has no hedging instruments qualifying as hedge accounting and the evolutions in the hedging instruments’ fair value are therefore processed in the income statement. Determining the fair value of investment property The fair value of the investment property is determined by independent valuation experts in accordance with the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The fair value is calculated by the valuation experts using the discounted cash flow (for more information, see Chapter 8.2.4.1 of this Annual Report ). 10.6.5 PRINCIPLE FOR CONSOLIDATION The companies acquired during the last nancial year were not processed as business combinations as dened under IFRS 3, but as the purchase of assets, since we only acquired the assets and in certain cases the tenancy agreement and then fully integrated these into our organisation. (i) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are entities over which the undertaking exercises control. An undertaking therefore exercises control over a subsidiary if, and only if, the parent undertaking: • Has power over the holding; • Is exposed to, and has rights to variable returns, by reason of its involvement in the holding; and • is able to use its power over the holding to influence the size of the investor’s return. Minority interests are the interests in subsidiaries that are not held directly or indirectly by the Group. Changes to the Company’s interest in a subsidiary that do not lead to a loss of control are dealt with as equity transactions. The carrying amount of the Group’s interest and the minority interests are therefore adapted to reflect the new proportional interests in the subsidiary. If the Company loses control over a subsidiary, the prot or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) the sum of the fair value of the payment received and the fair value of the interest held, and (ii) the previously recognised carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), the liabilities of the subsidiary and any minority interests. Amounts that would previously be recognised in the other elements of the total result relating to the subsidiary are recognised in the same manner (reclassication to prot or loss or directly to the retained earnings) as when the disposal of the relevant assets or liabilities occurred. The fair value of any interest retained in the former subsidiary at the date of loss of control is regarded as the fair value on initial recognition for measurement in accordance with IAS 39 Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement or, when applicable, as the cost on initial recognition of an associate or jointly controlled entity. (ii) Joint Ventures Joint ventures have been established by contractual agreement as companies over which the group has joint control. Such joint control applies when the strategic, nancial and operational decisions regarding the activity require unanimous consent from the parties sharing control (the participants in the joint venture). As dened in IFRS 11 Joint agreements, the results and the balance sheet impact of joint ventures (Promgranjo U.hub and Invest Drève St. Pierre), of which Xior holds 50%, are processed according to the equity method. (iii) Transactions eliminated from the consolidation All transactions between group undertakings, balances and unrealised gains and losses on their transactions are eliminated when the consolidated annual nancial statements are prepared. 244 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 245 10.6.9 EXPENSES FOR WORKS TO INVESTMENT PROPERTY Expenses for works to investment property are deducted from the property operating result if the expenses do not have any positive effect on the expected future economic benets, and are capitalised if the expected economic benets that accrue to the entity increase as a result. There are three types of expenses: • Costs of structural and occasional maintenance, repairs and refurbishments on existing furnishings and furniture, including the internal staff costs of the employees who carry out these repairs: these are charged to the operating property result and are included under the item ‘Technical costs’; • New investments and replacement investments in furnishings and ttings: these costs are capitalised and added to the Fair Value of the investment property to the extent that the student rooms are let on a furnished basis and the new investments and replacement investments lead to an increase in rental levels. To the extent that the new furnishings and ttings lead to the maintenance of the rental income, the costs of new investments and replacement investments are deducted from the property operating result. The costs relate to materials and internal stafng costs, where applicable. • Costs for major renovations and improvements: renovations are occasional works that add a function to the building or signicantly increase the existing comfort level and thus imply an increase in the rent and/or rental value. These costs are capitalised and thus added to the Fair Value of the real estate property. These costs relate to materials, fees, construction work and internal stafng costs. In accordance with IAS 23, borrowing costs incurred specically for these renovations are also capitalised and, therefore, added to the Fair Value of the investment property to the extent that the building in question does not generate any income during this period. Real estate withholding taxes, levies and other property charges relating to the building undergoing this renovation are also processed in this way, as long as the building does not generate any income. The Valuation Expert deducts the value of work still to be competed from the appraisal. On completion, these costs are capitalised and added to the Fair Value of the real estate property. 10.6.10 DISPOSAL OF AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY Prots or losses made on the sale of an investment property (compared with the Fair Value) are recorded in the income statement of the reporting period under the item ‘ Income from the sale of investment property ’. As the property is sold, both the “ Reserve for the balance of the changes in the Fair Value of property ” and the “ Reserve for the impact of the Fair Value of the estimated transaction costs and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties ” in relation to the sold property are transferred to available reserves. Commissions paid on the sale of buildings, transaction fees and liabilities entered into as a result of transactions are deducted from the selling price obtained in order to determine the eventual prot or loss. 10.6.11 OTHER TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS The tangible xed assets, other than the investment property, are classied as ‘ other tangible xed assets ’ and are appraised at their acquisition value, less the accumulated depreciation and impairments. The straight-line depreciation method is based on the expected useful life. In the nancial year in which the investment is made, depreciation is recorded on a time-apportioned basis according to the number of months that the asset was in use. The following depreciation rates apply on an annual basis: • Plant, machinery and equipment: 20% • Furniture: 10% • Vehicles: 20% • IT equipment: 33% The expected useful life and amortisation method are reviewed at least annually at the end of the nancial year. If there are indications that an asset has possibly undergone a special impairment loss, the carrying amount will be compared with the realisable value. If the carrying amount is higher than the realisable value, a special impairment loss will be recorded. When tangible xed assets, other than investment property, are sold or taken out of service, the acquisition value and the related the seller’s perspective, this must be understood as subject to the deduction of transfer taxes or registration duties. The estimated amount of transfer taxes for properties located in Belgium was xed at 2.5% for investment property with a value in excess of MEUR 2.5. 38 Transfer taxes of 10% (Flanders) to 12.5% (Brussels and Wallonia), depending on the region in which the buildings are located must be taken into account for transactions with a global value of less than MEUR 2.5. This specically means that the Fair Value of the property is equal to the investment value divided by 1.025, 1.10 or 1.125, depending on the value of the property. The difference between the Fair Value of the property and its Investment Value is recognised in the income statement under Variations in the Fair Value of investment property and allocated in the appropriation of the income to the item “ Reserve for the impact on the Fair Value of the estimated transaction costs and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties ” in the equity. The independent valuation experts take the theoretical local registration duties into account for buildings located outside Belgium. Registration taxes applicable per country The Netherlands 8 % 39 Spain 2.5 % Portugal 2.5 % Prots or losses arising from changes in the Fair Value of an investment property are recognised in the income statement in the period in which they arise and are allocated in the prot appropriation to the “Reserve for the balance of the changes in the Fair Value of property”. 10.6.8 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS Property developments include land and buildings in progress as a result of which these only require investments and do not generate any rental income for a certain period. Properties that are built or developed for future use as an investment property are recognised in the subitem “ Project developments ” of the item “ Investment property ” and, in 38 Belgian Assets Managers Association (BEAMA) press release of 8 February 2006 on closed-end property investment companies and the rst application of the IFRS accounting rules. This percentage was conrmed in a press release of the BE-REIT Association on 10 November 2016. 39 This is the new percentage of transfer taxes applicable from 1 January 2021 in the Netherlands to residential property. accordance with IAS 40, are appraised at their Fair Value until the development is completed. The assets are then transferred to the subitem ‘ Property available for letting ’ of the item ‘ Investment property ’, still at their Fair Value. After their initial recognition, the projects are appraised at their Fair Value if all the following criteria are met: (i) the project costs to be incurred can be reliably estimated and (ii) all necessary permits for the property development have been obtained. This Fair Value measurement is based on the valuation by the Valuation Expert (according to the normal methods and assumptions) and takes the costs (including a contingency estimate) still to be incurred for the completion of the project into consideration. Potential prots on project developments are only recognised upon realisation of the project, once they are denite. All costs directly related to the purchase or development and all subsequent investments that are recognised as transaction fees (costs of new buildings and/or renovations, including the purchase price of the site and site preparation) are recognised in the balance sheet. The interest costs that can be directly attributed to the project are also capitalised as part of the cost price of the property development. The capitalisation of nancing costs, in accordance with IAS 23, as part of the cost price of an eligible asset only happens if: • Expenses are incurred for the asset; • Financing costs are incurred; and • activities are in progress to prepare the asset for its intended use. The capitalisation of the nancing costs will be suspended for long periods during which the development of the asset is interrupted and stopped in any case when the asset is ready for letting. The item “ Project developments ” is a subitem of the item “ Investment property ” and is included in the calculation of the Fair Value of the property portfolio in operation. 246 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 247 10.6.15 EQUITY The capital includes the cash resources obtained at the time of incorporation, merger or because of a capital increase. The external costs (fees of notaries, placement partners and so on) that can be immediately allocated to the issue of new shares are deducted from the equity. Due diligence costs are capitalised on the asset. Dividends form part of the retained result until the general meeting of shareholders that awards them. The dividends are then recorded as a debt. 10.6.16 PROVISIONS A provision is made if: • The Company has an existing – legally enforceable or factual – liability due to a past event. • It is likely that an outflow of resources will be needed to settle the liability. • The amount of the liability can be reliably estimated. The amount that is recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the expenses that are required to settle the existing liability on the balance sheet date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties associated with that liability. For the sake of completeness, we also refer to Chapter 10.9.36 of this Annual Report on the legal and arbitration procedures. 10.6.17 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES Financial liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet under current or non-current liabilities, depending on their maturity within twelve months of the closing date. Trade debts are valued at amortised cost. Interest-bearing loans are initially recognised at their Fair Value, after the deduction of the transaction fees. Interest-bearing loans are subsequently valued at their amortised cost based on the effective interest method, with interest costs recognised according to the effective interest rate. The effective interest method is a method for calculating the amortised cost of a nancial liability and for allocating interest costs to the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the interest rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including paid or received commissions and payments that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, as well as transaction fees and all other premiums and discounts) during the expected life of the nancial liability or, if relevant, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. IFRS 16 provides a comprehensive model for the identication of lease agreements and their accounting treatment in the nancial statements of both the lessor and lessee. Since becoming effective, this standard supersedes IAS 17 and the corresponding interpretations. IFRS 16 introduces signicant changes to the accounting treatment of lease agreements for the lessee, eliminating the distinction between operating and nance leases and recognising assets and liabilities for all lease agreements (with the exception of short-term leases and low-value assets). In contrast to the lessee’s treatment of lease agreements, IFRS 16 retains almost all provisions from IAS 17 – Leases on the lessor’s treatment of lease agreements. This means that lessors must continue to categorise the lease agreements as operational or nancial lease agreements. As a result of the XL Fund transaction in 2020, Xior has acquired two property objects to which IFRS 16 applies. For this reason, the necessary debt was included in the other non-current debt. A property that is also subject to IFRS 16 was acquired in Breda in 2021. The same applies to the development project in Zaragoza. Options on shares are included in the balance sheet at the expected exercise price, if the price is linked to the Fair Value of the property, or to the agreed duciary value, if the price is xed. These options are recorded under non-current or current debt. For options on the shares of a minority shareholder, the option is entered against equity (Group Equity Debit). Options on the shares of joint ventures are recorded in relation to Participating interests in associated companies and joint ventures with equity movements . depreciation are removed from the balance sheet and the realised gains or losses are recorded in the income statement. Expenditure on work on other tangible xed assets is treated in the same way as expenditure on work on investment property. 10.6.12 FIXED ASSETS OR GROUPS OF ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Fixed assets and disposal groups are classied as assets held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sales transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is only fullled when the sale is highly probable and the asset (or disposal group) is immediately available for sale in its current state. The management must have committed to a plan for the sale of the asset (or disposal group) which is expected to qualify for inclusion as a completed sale within one year of the classication date. Investment property held for sale are valued in the same way as other investment property (at Fair Value) in accordance with IAS 40. Other xed assets held for sale are valued at the lower value of their carrying amount and their Fair Value less the selling costs (in accordance with IFRS 5). 10.6.13 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company may use nancial derivatives (interest rate swaps) to hedge against interest rate risks originating from operational, nancial and investment activities. Financial derivative instruments are included in current and xed nancial assets if their fair values are positive and in non-current and current nancial liabilities if their fair values are negative. Prots or losses arising from changes in the Fair Value of nancial derivatives are immediately recognised in the income statement unless a derivative complies with the conditions for hedge accounting. The Fair Value of nancial interest rate derivatives is the amount that the Company expects to receive or pay if that derivative ends on the balance sheet date, for which purpose the applicable interest rate, the credit risk of the counterparty concerned, and the credit risk of the undertaking are taken into account. If a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or no longer complies with the criteria of hedge accounting , the accumulated prots and losses are retained in the equity at rst. They are recognised in the income statement only once the liability or the hedged cash flow is recognised in the income statement. 10.6.14 CURRENT ASSETS Current receivables (due in one year or less) are valued at their nominal value, after the deduction of impairments for doubtful or uncollectable receivables. Non-derivative nancial instruments, which are held as part of a business model that aims to hold nancial assets to receive contractual cash flows and contract terms of the nancial asset that provide cash flows at a given time that relate only to repayments and interest payments on the outstanding principal, are measured at amortised cost. This valuation method is mainly applied to long-term receivables and trade receivables. Special impairment: in accordance with IFRS 9, Xior is required to recognise expected credit losses on trade receivables: provision for dubious receivables is made on an individual basis when it is needed. The procedure for creating the dubious receivables provision is as follows: the list of overdue rents is closely monitored internally. Based on the management’s estimation or when there are clearly demonstrable reasons that the claim can no longer be collected, an allowance is created. Cash and cash equivalents include cash, demand deposits and other current, very liquid investments that can be converted into cash immediately, whose amount is known, and which bear no material risk of impairment. They are measured at amortised cost and additional costs are recognised immediately in the income statement. Listed securities are valued at their stock exchange quotation. 248 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 249 As a result of the application of IFRS 3 Revised and linked to the ‘initial recognition exemption’ under IAS 12, Section 15b, no deferred tax was recognised on the difference between the carrying amount at acquisition and the duciary value. This tax may be due on the disposal of the property via an ‘asset transaction’. This gives rise to contingent liability. This amounted to KEUR 17,490 as at 31 December 2021. 10.6.23 EXIT-TAKS Deferred taxes for subsidiaries are recognised as the difference between the carrying amount of the investment property after depreciation in the annual nancial statements of these subsidiaries, under the Articles of Association, and the Fair Value. These deferred taxes are recognised at the applicable rate of the exit tax if the Board of Directors of the Company and the subsidiary respectively intend to merge the subsidiary with the Company. (i) General Exit tax is the corporate tax on the capital gain that is established in the case of a taxed merger of an RREC with a Belgian undertaking that is not an RREC. If this undertaking is included in the Group’s scope of consolidation at rst, the exit tax will be deducted from the equity of the Company that is to be merged. If the undertaking is not immediately merged with the RREC, adjustments to the exit tax, which prove necessary in relation to the provision amount at the time of the merger, will be recognised via the income statement. (ii) Exit tax rate The exit tax rate is 15% as from assessment year 2021 (nancial year starting 1 January 2020). (iii) Principle for calculating the exit tax The exit tax applies to contributions, mergers, de-mergers and transactions that are equated with mergers or de-mergers, in which the Company participates as an RREC. Such transactions are expressly excluded from tax neutrality. Both the RREC licence and the above transactions in which the Company would participate as an RREC are equated, from a tax perspective, with a dissolution and liquidation of the real estate company or companies involved. To calculate the exit tax, the actual value of the assets of the Company or of the real estate company or companies involved on the date of the licence or of the relevant transaction is equated with an ‘amount paid on the division of the corporate assets’. The positive difference between the amount paid in case of this legal ction and the enhanced value of the paid-up capital is regarded as a dividend. If the Company participates in a transaction that is equated with a de-merger, the rules on dissolution and liquidation apply only to the separated assets of the real estate company or companies involved. If the Company is recognised as an RREC, the exit tax is applied to its latent capital gains and exempt reserves at the time it is granted the RREC licence (insofar as this exists at that time). If the Company participates as an RREC in a contribution, merger, de-merger or transaction equated with a merger or de-merger, the exit tax is calculated on the latent capital gains and exempt reserves of the real estate company that makes the contribution by merger, de-merger or an equated transaction. The latent capital gains are calculated as the positive difference between the actual value for tax purposes of the (separated) assets of the real estate company concerned, on the one hand, and the acquisition value of those corporate assets less the depreciation and impairments accepted for tax purposes on the other hand. Exit tax, payable by companies whose assets are acquired by an RREC through mergers, for instance, is calculated in accordance with Circular Ci.RH.423/567.729 of the Belgian tax authorities dated 23 December 2004, the interpretation or practical application of which may change at any time. The Company calculates the “actual value for tax purposes” as referred to in this circular less the registration duties or VAT (that would be applicable if the asset were sold) (the “Costs payable by the Purchaser”) and may differ from – including being lower than – the Fair Value of the property as recognised in the Company’s balance sheet in accordance with IAS 40. (iv) Payment of exit tax If the Company engages in a contribution, merger, de-merger or transaction equated with a merger or de-merger as an RREC, the exit tax is payable by the real estate company that makes the contribution to the RREC. If a contribution is made to the Company by way of a merger, the exit tax will be payable by the Company as the acquiring company. (v) Purpose of the exit tax As an RREC, the Company benets from a special tax regime. Although it is subject to corporation tax, its taxable base is limited to (i) the extraordinary or gratuitous advantages that it receives and (ii) the expenses and costs that cannot be deducted as business costs (other than impairments and 10.6.18 PROPERTY RESULT The net rental income includes the rent, operational lease payments and other associated income less the costs associated with letting, such as the rent payable on hired assets and impairments on trade receivables. Rental discounts are distributed across the minimum contract term on the income statement. The recuperation of rental charges and taxes normally borne by the tenant in let buildings mainly includes the recuperation of the costs of heating, water, electricity and the internet by means of a lump-sum, xed amount for costs that the tenant pays at the start of the tenancy agreement and that is recognised in the result distributed over the term of the tenancy agreement. Property tax is not passed on and remains payable by the Company in case of student housing. For Spain and Portugal we use an all-in rental price. Part of the rent paid by the tenant is reclassied from net rental to recovery of rental charges based on the rental charges . The rental charges and taxes normally borne by the tenant in let buildings include the communal charges as well as the cost of the property tax. In accordance with IFRIC 21, the debt and cost of the property tax is fully recognised when it becomes due by the Company (in this case, on 1 January of the nancial year). Income is valued at the Fair Value of the payment that is received and is recognised on a straight-line basis in the income statement in the period to which it relates. 10.6.19 PROPERTY CHARGES Property charges are valued at the Fair Value of the payment that is paid or due and is recognised in the income statement in the period to which they relate. The technical costs include structural and occasional maintenance and losses from claims covered by insurance companies. The commercial costs include estate agents’ fees. Property management expenses primarily include: (i) the costs of the personnel responsible for this activity; (ii) the operational costs of the rental agencies and (iii) the fees paid to third parties. 10.6.20 GENERAL EXPENSES OF THE COMPANY AND OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND COSTS General expenses of the Company are costs relating to the management and general operations of the Company. These include general administrative costs, stafng costs for general management, and depreciation on assets that are used for general management. 10.6.21 FINANCIAL RESULT The nancial result consists of interest costs on loans, bank charges and additional nancing costs such as the changes of hedging instruments insofar as these are not effective within the meaning of IAS 39, less the returns on investments. 10.6.22 PROFIT TAX This item includes the current tax expense on the result of the nancial year and the deferred taxes. Prot tax is recorded directly in the result, unless the tax relates to elements that are recognised directly in the equity. In that case, the tax is also recognised directly in the equity. The current tax expense consists of the expected tax on the taxable income for the year and adjustments for previous nancial years. Deferred tax claims and liabilities are recognised based on the balance sheet method for all temporary differences between the taxable basis and the carrying amount for both assets and liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities are included for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax claims are recognised to the extent it is likely that sufcient taxable prot will be realised against which temporary differences can be set off. Besides the tax on prots, a deferred tax liability is attributed to the latent capital gain of properties. This deferred tax liability will be adjusted if the Fair Value or carrying amount of the property changes as a result of fluctuations in value or tax depreciation, for example. The Netherlands The calculation of the applied percentage takes into account the projected gross margin on the real estate income in the Netherlands for the coming years. In Spain and Portugal, this amounts to 25% and 21% respectively. 250 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 251 10.7 SEGMENT INFORMATION The segmentation basis for reporting by segment is by geographic region. The rental income is broken down by geographic location: Belgium, the Netherlands and Iberia (Spain and Portugal). Every location is broken down further into students and other. Commercial decisions are taken at this level, and rental income and occupancy rate are tracked at this level. The unallocated amounts category includes all expenses that cannot be allocated to a segment. In the income statement, only the net rental income, the changes in fair value of investment properties and the other portfolio result are broken down by segment. 31/12/2021 Figures in thousands of EUR Belgium The Netherlands Iberia Non- allocated amounts Total Students Other Students Other Students Other Net rental income 17,136 3,288 38,612 5,728 14,835 79,599 Property result -2,248 77,351 Property charges -12,503 -12,503 Property operating result 64,848 Overheads -6,627 -6,627 Other operating income and costs 10 10 Operating result before result on the portfolio 58,232 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variations in the fair value of investment property 13,389 559 34,318 387 14,945 0 0 63,598 Other portfolio result -19,181 0 -5,408 367 -6,615 0 -30,837 Operating result 90,993 Financial result 2,310 2,310 Share in earnings of associated companies and joint ventures 301 301 Result before taxes 93,603 Taxes -11,290 -11,290 Net result 82,313 EPRA earnings 44,796 Result on the portfolio -5,792 559 28,911 754 8,330 0 0 32,761 Total assets 574,126 18,767 1,013,422 2,060 358,683 0 109,388 2,076,446 Investment property 574,126 18,767 1,013,422 2,060 358,683 0 1,967,058 Other assets 109,388 109,388 Total liabilities and equity 2,076,446 2,076,446 Equity 1,003,852 1,003,852 Liabilities 1,072,594 1,072,594 capital losses on shares (Article 185a of the Belgian Income Tax Code 1992). After becoming licensed as an RREC, the Company is thus not taxed on its accounting result, which also implies that its capital gains are not included in its taxable base. The exit tax was introduced to prevent the Company from being denitively exempt from paying tax on the latent, unrealised capital gains and exempt reserves it possesses on the licensing date. With the levying of exit tax, the Company is deemed, as it were, to have settled its past obligations on the date it becomes a licensed RREC. The same reasoning applies to the real estate company or companies involved in a merger, de-merger or a transaction equated with a merger or de-merger in which the Company participates as an RREC. (vi) Accounting treatment The exit tax is the corporate tax on capital gains that is established for the taxed merger of an RREC with a non-RREC undertaking. The exit tax due on this capital gain is recognised when the non-RREC undertaking is included in the Group’s scope of consolidation for the rst time. In principle, the provision for exit tax is revised in the interim only if it needs to be increased because of the appreciation of this undertaking’s property. Any over-estimate because of depreciation will be determined only once the merger is actually concluded. These adjustments to the exit tax liability are recognised via the income statement. 10.6.24 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT i. Changes in interest rates Higher interest rates lead to an increase in nancial expenses and a fall in the EPRA result. In the current context of negative interest rates, the method by which some banks set a minimum percentage of 0% for the Euribor rate used as a reference in nancing contracts has a negative impact on the nancial expenses. Xior Student Housing uses IRS-type assets and liabilities to hedge the interest rate risk on long-term loans with variable interest rates. An interest rate swap is an agreement between two parties in which the variable interest rate is exchanged for a xed interest rate. The pursued interest rate policy has hedged 94% of loans drawn down to a xed interest rate. The average interest rate of the public RREC is 1.62%. Please refer to Chapter 10.9.23 of this annual report for the potential impact of interest changes. ii. Financing risk The long-term nancing was concluded in the form of bullet loans. These are loans where the entire principal is paid in full after 3 to 10 years. The diversication of the nancing across various banks limits Xior Student Housing’s liquidity risk. The loans were partially taken out at a variable interest rate and partially at a xed interest rate. Xior Student Housing has completed the necessary hedging transactions and converted 94% of its loans drawn down to a xed interest rate. The effect of interest rate changes on the net result is therefore limited. iii. Credit risk Xior Student Housing monitors rent arrears closely. In case of non-payment, the Company usually uses a rent deposit. For further details, please refer to Chapter 10.9.13 of this Annual Report. 252 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 253 10.8 ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APM’S) 40 APM name Denition Use EPRA earnings The net result +/- variations in the Fair Value of the investment property +/- other portfolio result +/- result from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the Fair Value of nancial assets and liabilities +/- deferred taxes with regard to IAS 40 adjustments. Measuring the result of the strategic operating activities, excluding variations in the fair value of investment property, other portfolio result, result of the sale of investment property, variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities, and deferred taxes arising from IAS 40. This indicates the extent to which dividend payments are covered by earnings. Result on the portfolio Result from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the fair value of investment property +/- other portfolio results. Measuring the realised and unrealised gain/loss on investment property. Average interest rate Interest charges including IRS interest expense divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. Measuring the average interest costs of the debts to enable a comparison with peers + analysis of evolution over time. Average interest rate excl. IRS interest charges Interest charges excluding IRS interest expense divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. Measuring the average interest costs of the debts to enable a comparison with peers + analysis of evolution over time. Averagenancingcosts Interest costs including IRS interest expense + arrangement fees and commitment fees, divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. Measuring the average nancing costs of the debt to enable a comparison with peers + analysis of evolution over time. Averagenancingcostexcl.IRSinterest charges Interest charges including IRS interest charges + arrangement fees and commitment fees, divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. Measuring the average nancing costs of the debt to enable a comparison with peers + analysis of evolution over time. EPRA earnings per share Net result +/- earnings from the sale of investment property +/- fluctuations in the fair value of the investment property +/- other portfolio result +/- fluctuations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities +/- deferred taxes with regard to IAS 40 adjustments divided by the average number of shares. Vergelijkbaarheid met andere GVV’s en internationale vastgoedspelers. EPRA NAV This is the net asset value (NAV) that has been adjusted to also include Real estate and other investments at their fair value and to exclude certain elements that are not expected to actually take shape in a business model with long-term investment property. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. EPRA NNNAV EPRA NAV adjusted to take into account (i) the Fair Value of the assets and liabilities, (ii) the Fair Value of debts and (iii) the deferred tax. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. 40 With the exception of EPRA Net Initial Yield, EPRA Lease Vacancy and EPRA Cost Ratio, the APMs were audited by the Statutory Auditor. 31/12/2020 Figures in thousands of EUR Belgium The Netherlands Iberia Non- allocated amounts Total Students Other Students Other Students Other Net rental income 13,947 1,401 30,396 5,188 6,964 0 57,896 Property result 561 58,457 Property charges -8,043 -8,043 Property operating result 50,414 General expenses -5,996 -5,996 Other operating income and costs 53 53 Operating result before result on the portfolio 44,471 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variations in the Fair Value of investment property -9,096 -535 -33,955 -220 -6,642 0 0 -50,448 Other portfolio result -6,712 0 -7,899 -26 -1,145 0 0 -15,782 Operating result -21,759 Financial result -16,449 -16,449 Share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures -676 -676 Result before taxes -38,884 Taxes -2,889 -2,889 Net result -41,773 EPRA earnings 33,962 Result on the portfolio -15,808 -535 -41,854 -246 -7,787 0 -66,230 Total assets 405,666 18,159 793,133 108,166 230,656 0 64,536 1,620,316 Investment property 405,666 18,159 793,133 108,166 230,656 0 1,555,780 Other assets 64,536 64,536 Total liabilities and equity 1,620,316 1,620,316 Equity 659,503 659,503 Liabilities 960,813 960,813 254 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 255 Alternative Performance Measures (APMs): reconciliation tables EPRA earnings 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 82,313 -41,773 Variations in the fair value of investment property -63,598 50,448 Other portfolio result 30,837 15,782 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -12,323 9,513 Deferred taxes arising from IAS 40 7,567 -9 EPRA earnings 44,796 33,961 EPRA earnings – group share 44,379 33,298 Earnings per share 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Number of ordinary shares in circulation 27,781,301 21,046,441 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 Net result per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 Diluted net earnings per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 EPRA earnings per share (in EUR) 1.82 1.74 EPRA earnings per share (EUR) – group share 1.80 1.70 EPRA earnings per share 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 82,313 -41,773 Variations in the fair value of investment property -63,598 50,448 Other portfolio result 30,837 15,782 Result from the sale of investment property 0 0 Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -12,323 9,513 Deferred taxes arising from IAS 40 7,567 -9 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 EPRA earnings per share 1.82 1.74 IFRIC 21 impact 0 0 EPRA earnings per share after IFRIC 21 adjustment 1.82 1.74 EPRA earnings per share after IFRIC 21 adjustment – group share 1.80 1.70 APM name Denition Use EPRA Net Reinstatement Value (NRV) Assumes that entities never sell property and aim to show the value needed to rebuild the property. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. The EPRA NAV metrics make adjustments to the NAV as per the IFRS nancial statements, to provide stakeholders with the most relevant information about the fair value of a property company's assets and liabilities under various scenarios. EPRA Net Tangible Asset (NTA) EPRA Net Tangible Assets assumes that entities buy and sell assets, causing certain levels of unavoidable deferred tax to crystallise. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. The EPRA NAV metrics make adjustments to the NAV as per the IFRS nan- cial statements, to provide stakeholders with the most relevant information about the fair value of a property company's assets and liabilities under various scenarios. EPRA Net Disposal Value (NDV) Represents the shareholder value in a "sell-off scenario", in which deferred tax, nancial instru- ments and certain other adjustments are calcu- lated to their fullest extent, after deduction of the resulting tax. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. The EPRA NAV metrics make adjustments to the NAV as per the IFRS nan- cial statements, to provide stakeholders with the most relevant information about the fair value of a property company's assets and liabilities under various scenarios. EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) Annualised gross rental income based on the current rent on the closing date, excluding the property charges, divided by the portfolio market value plus the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. EPRA Adjusted Net Initial Yield (Adjusted NIY) This measure integrates an adjustment of the EPRA NIY for the end of rent-free periods or other non-expired rental incentives. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. EPRA rental vacancy Estimated Rental Value of vacant units divided by the Estimated Rental Value of the total portfolio. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. EPRA cost ratio (incl. vacancy costs) EPRA costs (including vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income less the rent still to be paid on rented land. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. EPRA cost ratio (excl. vacancy costs) EPRA costs (excluding vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income, minus the rent still to be paid on rented land Comparability with other RRECs and international property players Financial result (excl. variations in the fair valueofnancialassetsandliabilities) Financial result corrected before variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities. Comparability with other RRECs and international property players. 256 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 257 EPRA cost ratio 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Overheads 6,626 5,996 Impairments on trade receivables 244 539 Property charges 12,503 8,043 EPRA costs (incl. vacancy costs) 19,373 14,578 Vacancy costs 667 655 EPRA costs (excl. vacancy costs) 18,706 13,923 Gross rental income 79,843 58,434 EPRA cost ratio (incl. vacancy costs) 24.3% 24.9% EPRA cost ratio (excl. vacancy costs) 23.4% 23.8% Financialresultexcl.variationsinthefairvalueofnancialassetsand liabilities 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Financial result 2,310 -16,449 Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities 12,022 -8,837 Financial result excl. variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -9,712 -7,611 As at 31/12/2021 EPRA NRV EPRA NTA EPRA NDV EPRA NAV EPRA NNNAV IFRS equity attributable to shareholders excluding minority interests 984,436 984,436 984,436 984,436 984,436 Minority interests XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX 19,416 19,416 DEDUCTION DT in relation to FV gains of IP 56,186 56,186 XXXXXXXXXXX 56,186 XXXXXXXXXXX FV of nancial assets 13,023 13,023 XXXXXXXXXXX 13,023 XXXXXXXXXXX Intangible xed assets on IFRS BS XXXXXXXXXXX 297 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX ADDITION FV of xed-income debts XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX -7,584 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Taxes on the transfer of real estate 112,273 NA XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX NAV 1,165,918 1,053,348 976,852 1,073,061 1,003,852 Fully diluted number of shares 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 27,781,301 NAV per share 41.97 37.92 35.16 38.63 36.13 NAV per share – group share 41.97 37.92 35.16 37.93 35.44 Average interest rate 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Nominal interest burden on loans 5,251 4,197 Costs of permitted hedging instruments 3,233 2,791 Capitalised interest 4,656 3,785 Average outstanding debt during the period 810,932 655,477 Average interest rate 1.62% 1.64% Average interest rate excluding costs of permitted hedging instruments 1.22% 1.22% Averagenancingcosts 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Nominal interest burden on loans 5,251 4,197 Costs of permitted hedging instruments 3,233 2,791 Capitalised interest 4,656 3,785 Breakdown of the nominal amount of nancial debt 395 337 Bank costs and other commissions 1,513 1,009 Average outstanding debt during the period 810,932 655,477 Average nancing costs 1.86% 1.85% Average nancing costs excluding costs of permitted hedging instruments 1.46% 1.42% EPRA Net Initial Yield 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Investment property – full ownership fair value 2,006,026 1,632,555 Investment property – share in joint ventures 83,245 20,873 Minus property developments -263,796 -339,114 Completed property portfolio 1,825,475 1,314,314 Transaction fees 112,273 95,304 Investment value of property available for rent 1,937,748 1,409,618 Annualised gross rental income 92,557 73,539 Property charges 7,814 5,702 Annualised net rental income 84,743 67,837 Notional amount at the end of the rent-free period Adjusted annualised net rental income 84,743 67,837 EPRA Net Initial Yield 4.4% 4.8% EPRA Adjusted Net Initial Yield 4.4% 4.8% EPRA Rental Vacancy 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Estimated rental value of the vacant units 882 2,458 Estimated rental value of the entire portfolio 92,557 72,406 EPRA Rental Vacancy 0.95% 3.4% 258 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 259 10.9 OTHER NOTES Due to rounding to thousands, rounding differences may arise between the balance sheet, income statement and the attached details. 10.9.1 PROPERTY RESULT Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (+) Rental income 79,843 58,434 Rent 74,416 56,805 Rental guarantees 5,922 2,296 Rent reductions -496 -666 (+) Writeback of rentals carried over and discounted (+/-) Rent-related expenses -244 -539 Net rental income 79.599 57.896 (+) Recovery of property charges (+) Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenants for rented properties 13,574 10,914 (-) Costs of tenants and borne by the landlord for rental damage and refurbishment at the end of the tenancy 0 0 (-) Rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenants for rented properties -17,387 -12,782 (+/-) Other rent-related income and expenditure 1,564 2,429 Vastgoedresultaat 77,351 58,457 Rent-related expenses contain impairments on rent receivables. The guaranteed income as at 31 December 2021 includes the rental guarantees given by the sellers upon acquisition in 2020 or 2021. Those rental guarantees have a term of 1 to 2 years and cover the vacant units. Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Summary of rental income that could cease to exist in future Within 1 year 68.915 49.788 Between 1 and 5 years 1.827 2.194 More than 5 years 3.675 4.823 Total 74.417 56.805 The above table shows how much of the rental income between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 could theoretically cease to exist in future if the current tenants give notice of termination on the next contractually permitted date and no new tenant is found. Fair value as % of total portfolio % of deferred tax excluded Portfolio subject to deferred taxes and intended to be held and not sold in the long term. 1,967,056 100 100 Portfolio subject to partial deferred tax and tax structuring 0 0 0 As at 31/12/2020 EPRA NRV EPRA NTA EPRA NDV EPRA NAV EPRA NNNAV IFRS equity attributable to shareholders excluding minority interests 641,194 641,194 641,194 641,194 641,194 Minority interests XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX 18,309 18,309 DEDUCTION Deferred taxes related to FV earnings on IP 47,815 47,815 XXXXXXXXXXX 47,815 XXXXXXXXXXX FV of nancial instruments 26,530 26,530 XXXXXXXXXXX 26,530 XXXXXXXXXXX Intangible xed assets on IFRS BS XXXXXXXXXXX 145 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX ADDITION FV of xed-income debts XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX -7,027 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Taxes on the transfer of real estate 95,508 NA XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX NAV 811,047 715,394 648,221 733,848 659,503 Fully diluted number of shares 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 21,046,441 NAV per share 38.54 33.99 30.80 34.87 31.34 NAV per share – group share 38.54 33.99 30.80 34.00 30.47 Fair value % of total portfolio % excl. deferred taxes Portfolio subject to deferred taxes and intended to be held and not sold in the long term. 1,555,779 100 100 Portfolio subject to partial deferred tax and tax structuring 0 0 0 260 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 261 terms that exceed 1 year. The term of these contracts generally varies from 3 to 10 years. Rents are paid monthly in advance. Certain property- related costs, such as utility costs, taxes and levies and the communal charges are also payable by the tenant. Tenants pay a xed monthly advance payment for these, with an annual reconciliation, or a xed annual amount may be charged to cover these costs. In order to guarantee tenants comply with their obligations, a rental guarantee of at least 1 month’s rent, and in most cases 2 months’ rent, is charged. This is paid mostly in cash and reflected on the balance sheet under other short-term liabilities. 10.9.2 PROPERTY CHARGES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (-) (-) Technical costs -3,702 -2,409 Recurring technical costs -3,811 -2,429 Maintenance -3,140 -1,970 Insurance premiums -671 -459 Niet -recurrente technische kosten 109 20 (-) Commercial costs -628 -398 Lawyers' fees and legal costs -139 -79 Estate agent commissions 0 0 Advertising -490 -320 Other 0 0 (-) Costs and taxes for non-let properties -667 -655 (-) Property management costs -4,712 -2,556 External management costs -40 0 Internal management costs -4,672 -2,556 (-) Other property charges -2,794 -2,025 Valuation expert fees -345 -589 Architects' fees -18 0 Immovable property tax and other taxes -2,431 -1,436 Property charges -12,503 -8,043 The increase in property charges from 31 December 2020 to 31 December 2021 is the result of the property portfolio’s further expansion. Fourteen properties were added to the property portfolio in 2020. This has an impact on the property charges. In 2021, 44 properties were again added to the property portfolio. Most of Xior Student Housing NV’s tenancy agreements are short-term contracts for the letting of student units. These contracts are typically concluded for a one-year period, after which they may be extended. Xior also tries to conclude long- term contracts with academic universities and universities of applied sciences for some of the rooms in its portfolio. Please nd below a list of Xior’s main rental and guarantee contracts with academic universities and universities of applied sciences: University Location Object Start date End date RENTAL CONTRACT Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein 01/08/2018 31/07/2026 Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein 01/09/2017 31/08/2027 Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein 01/03/2019 28/02/2029 Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein 01/05/2019 30/04/2022 Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein (courtyard) 01/11/2019 31/08/2027 Maastricht University Maastricht Vijverdalseweg 01/09/2019 Maastricht University Maastricht Annadal 01/02/2001 2021/2031 Stichting Studenten Huisvesting (SSH) Maastricht Annadal 2012 2037 Veste Foundation Maastricht Annadal 01/08/2019 31/07/2029 Foundation for Regional Training Centres of Twente Enschede Ariënsplein 01/04/2020 31/03/2030 Foundation for Regional Training Centres of Twente Enschede Ariënsplein 01/08/2020 31/07/2030 Saxion Hogescholen Enschede Ariënsplein 01/05/2019 30/04/2029 HoGent University of Applied Sciences Ghent Voskenslaan 01/09/2016 1/09/2041 Amro Estudiantes Granada 18/06/2020 31/08/2022 PXL University of Applied Sciences Hasselt Xior Campus Hasselt 01/09/2021 31/08/2022 PXL University of Applied Sciences Hasselt Xior Campus Hasselt 01/09/2021 31/08/2022 PXL University of Applied Sciences Hasselt Xior Campus Hasselt 01/03/2021 28/02/2030 Amro Estudiantes Malaga Teatinos 29/07/2021 31/08/2023 BRIK Brussels Van Orley 16/05/2005 15/05/2030 BRIK Brussels Zavelput 16/05/2004 15/05/2029 Université Saint-Louis Brussels Ommegang 15/09/2017 14/09/2026 Université Saint-Louis Brussels Méridien 15/09/2017 14/09/2026 GUARANTEE CONTRACT Location Object Start date End date Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam Naritaweg 01/09/2019 31/08/2022 Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Maastricht Vijverdalseweg 01/08/2020 31/07/2022 Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Maastricht Annadal 01/08/2019 31/07/2022 Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) Rotterdam Burgemeester Oudlaan 01/01/2018 31/12/2021 Utrecht University of Applied Sciences Utrecht Willem Dreeslaan 01/04/2019 31/03/2023 Navitas Enschede Ariënsplein 01/06/2019 31/05/2024 University of Twente Enschede Ariënsplein 01/08/2021 27/07/2022 A number of the contracts have been in place for several years and are renewed each year. Together, these rental or guarantee contracts cover 12.37% of Xior’s annualised long-term rental income. There are also partnerships with academic universities and universities of applied sciences. These are rather ‘soft commitments’. They represent 5.2% of the annual rental income. Xior Student Housing NV has several other types of tenancy agreements that are also long-term. These are mainly tenancy agreements for the commercial properties, which typically have 262 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 263 10.9.5 RESULT ON THE PORTFOLIO Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (+/-) Result from the sale of investment properties 0 0 (+/-) Result from the sale of other non-nancial assets 0 0 (+/-) (+/-) Variations in the fair value of investment property 63,598 -50,448 - Positive variations in the fair value of investment properties 73,537 11,664 - Negative variations in the fair value of investment properties 9,939 62,112 (+/-) (+/-) Other portfolio result -30,837 -15,782 Result on the portfolio 32,761 -66,230 New properties were acquired through share acquisitions in the rst half of 2021. The property was acquired at a negotiated value (the acquisition value agreed between the parties), which was in line with (but not necessarily equal to) the Fair Value as assessed by the Valuation Experts. • The difference between the Fair Value of properties acquired and the duciary value of such property is processed as “ variations in the fair value of investment property ” on the income statement. • For properties purchased through share acquisitions, the difference between the properties’ book value and negotiated value and any other sources of discrepancies between the fair value and the negotiated value of the shares are processed as “ other portfolio result ” on the income statement. “ Other portfolio result ” relates to amounts arising from the application of the consolidation principles and merger transactions, and consists of the differences between the price paid for real estate companies and the Fair Value of the acquired net assets. “ Other portfolio result ” also covers directly attributable transaction fees. • The change in Fair Value between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021 was recognised under “ negative or positive investment property variations ”. The positive change in the valuation of the investment property is mainly due to a change in the property market, which means the yields are falling. This change means that the Fair Value of the portfolio has risen. On the other hand, we also have the positive variations in the valuation of investment property representing the difference between the agreed value and the Fair Value of the newly acquired property upon acquisition. 10.9.3 GENERAL EXPENSES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (-) General company expenses -6,627 -5,996 - Lawyers' fees, notarial charges and legal costs -163 -230 Audit -189 -108 - Technical Audit 0 -89 - Tax advice, accounting services and compliance -541 -373 - Directors and executive management -576 -757 Stafng costs -2,567 -2,220 - Housing costs -244 -157 - Ofce costs -372 -276 - Advertising, communication and annual report -492 -343 - Taxes and statutory expenses -787 -706 - Business development -216 -256 Insurance -28 -46 - Environmental, social and governance (ESG) -118 0 - Other general expenses -333 -435 General company expenses -6,627 -5,996 The general expenses of the Company cover the xed operating expenses of the undertaking that operates as a legally listed entity and enjoys RREC status. These costs are incurred to provide transparent nancial information. The increase in general costs is mainly due to a rise in personnel costs, consultancy costs and taxes and legal costs, which mainly include the so-called equity-based subscription tax. 10.9.4 OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND COSTS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (+)/(-) Other operating result and costs 10 53 Management for third parties 10 53 Other operating income and costs 10 53 Pursuant to Article 6 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, Stubis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xior Student Housing NV, provided limited real estate services to third parties. The returns from this are recognised as other operational income and costs. The result before taxes for these services to third parties in 2021 represents a non-signicant percentage of the consolidated result before taxes. These services were discontinued in the course of Q1 2021. 264 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 265 In Belgium, an RREC is only subject to corporation tax as regards disallowed expenses and extraordinary and gratuitous advantages. Deferred taxes (exit taxes) for subsidiaries are recognised as the difference between the carrying amount after depreciation in the annual nancial statements of these subsidiaries and the Fair Value. These are recognised at a rate of 15%, as it is the intention to merge these subsidiaries with the public RREC. The Company also has a number of buildings that are located in the Netherlands. Some of these properties are part of a Dutch permanent establishment. Other Dutch properties are held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xior Student Housing. The tax on prots due by the Dutch permanent establishment and by the Dutch subsidiaries is estimated at 25% of the taxable result of the permanent establishment and subsidiaries. The Company also has some properties in Spain and Portugal. The prot tax is estimated at 25% or 21% of the taxable base of the Spanish and Portuguese subsidiaries respectively. Besides the tax on prots, a deferred tax liability is attributed to the latent capital gain of properties. This latent gain is calculated as the difference between the duciary value and the Fair Value. This deferred tax liability will be adjusted if the Fair Value or carrying amount of the property changes as a result of fluctuations in value or tax depreciation, for example. The applied percentage is evaluated annually by taking into account the projected gross margin on the real estate income in the Netherlands for the coming years. For Spain and Portugal, this amounts to 25% and 21% respectively. As a result of the application of IFRS 3 Revised and linked to the ‘initial recognition exemption’ under IAS 12, Section 15b, as from 2020 no deferred tax was recognised on the difference between the carrying amount at acquisition and the duciary value. This tax may be due on the disposal of the property via an ‘asset transaction’. This gives rise to contingent liability. This amounted to KEUR 17,490 as at 31 December 2021. Please also refer to Chapter 10.9.22 of this Annual Report . 10.9.6 FINANCIAL RESULT Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 (+) Financial income 681 722 (-) Net interest expense -8,879 -7,324 Nominal interest paid on loans -5,251 -4,197 Breakdown of the nominal amount of nancial debt -395 -337 Costs of permitted hedging instruments -3,233 -2,791 (-) Othernancialcosts -1,513 -1,009 Bank costs and other commissions -1,214 -869 Other -299 -139 (+/-) Variationsinthefairvalueofnancialassetsandliabilities 12,022 -8,837 Market value of interest rate swaps 12,022 -8,837 Other 0 0 Financial result 2,310 -16,449 41 For the calculation of the APMs, please refer to Chapter 10.8 of this Annual Report. The average interest rate 41 was 1.62% (1.22% without hedging instruments) as at 31 December 2021 compared to 1.64% as at 31 December 2020. The average nancing cost was 1.86% as at 31 December 2021 compared to 1.85% as at 31 December 2020. The Company is subject to fluctuations in interest rates, because a signicant part of long-term liabilities were based on variable interest rates. An increase in the interest rate can therefore cause an increase in the interest charges. However, the Company has concluded the necessary IRS contracts over the years. As at 31 December 2021, 94% of the credit drawn down was hedged with IRS contracts or taken out at a xed interest rate. ( See also Chapter 5.3.2 of this Annual Report ). The derivatives used by Xior Student Housing NV do not qualify as hedging transactions. As a result, the changes in Fair Value are included in the income statement immediately. 10.9.7 CORPORATION TAX Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Parent company 25% corporate tax 0 -6 Subsidiaries Belgian tax, due and deductible 0 0 0 Foreign tax, due and deductible -3,723 -2,892 Foreign deferred taxes -7,837 -14 Belgian deferred taxes 0 0 Total -11,561 -2,912 Exit tax 270 23 Total -11,291 -2,889 266 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 267 Unobservable inputs in the measurement of the fair value 42 42 The Fair Value is determined by the Valuation Expert and deviates from the value recorded on the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021. For reconciliation with the balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, reference is made to Chapter 8.2.1 of this annual report. 31/12/2021 Fair Value as at 31/12/2021 Asset types Assessment method Country Unobservable data Min Max Weighted average Student flats 659,333 DCF Belgium Rent per student room 310 1250 546 Discount rate 4.98% 7.95% 5.60% Vacancy 1.98% 4.45% 2.96% Inflation 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% Number of units 6,019 Student flats 1,036,958 DCF the Netherlands Rent per student room 250 1330 571 Discount rate 4.42% 7.95% 5.49% Vacancy 2.79% 10.03% 3.12% Inflation 1.50% 1.95% 1.67% Number of units 9,393 Other 11,013 DCF Belgium Gross rental income/m² 144 363 213 Discount rate 2.80% 6.30% 4.82% Vacancy 2.01% 8.30% 4.76% Inflation 1.50% 1.50% 1.50% square metres 60 Other 6,244 DCF the Netherlands Gross rental income/m² 58.63 183.97 134.67 Discount rate 6.19% 7.60% 7.02% Vacancy 0.00% 5.87% 0.98% Inflation 1.50% 1.95% 1.88% square metres 4,123 Student flats 325,847 DCF Spain Rent per unit 759 1395 1175 Discount rate 6.89% 8.10% 7.37% Occupancy in academic year 92% 98% 96% Occupancy in summer 25% 90% 55% Inflation 1.70% 1.80% 1.72% Number of units 2,815 Student flats 122,255 DCF Portugal Rent per unit 450 559 512 Discount rate 7.00% 8.00% 7.57% Occupancy in academic year 95% 95% 95% Occupancy in summer 40% 95% 54% Inflation 1.70% 1.70% 1.70% Number of units 1,727 Total 2,161,650 10.9.8 INVESTMENT PROPERTY Figures in thousands of EUR Investment table Investment property in operation Property developments Total Balance as at 31/12/2019 1,111,685 79,106 1,190,791 Acquisition of real estate companies through purchase or contributions 277,012 59,173 346,330 Other CAPEX investments 23,691 51,776 75,467 Purchases and received contributions of investment property 0 0 0 Sale of investment property 0 0 0 Capitalised interest charges 1,947 1,838 3,785 Change to the fair value -44,446 -6,002 -50,448 Transfer from/to 40,893 -40,893 0 Balance as at 31/12/2020 1,410,782 144,998 1,565,925 Acquisition of real estate companies through purchase or contributions 232,349 5,870 238,219 Other CAPEX investments 30,059 49,608 79,667 Purchases and received contributions of investment property 25,136 25,136 Sale of investment property 0 0 0 Capitalised interest charges 3,004 1,652 4,656 Change to the fair value 66,508 -2,910 63,598 Transfer from/to 49,759 -49,759 0 Balance as at 31/12/2021 1,817,597 149,459 1,967,056 Capitalised interest charges with regard to properties that are the object of property developments were capitalised at an interest rate of 2% during 2021. Further investment in CAPEX is related to the investments made in connection of new purchases, own property development and investments in the existing portfolio. For a detailed description of all achievements in 2021, please refer to Chapter 10.9.30 of this Annual Report . IFRS 13 NOTE Valuation of investment property Investment property is included at their Fair Value in accordance with IAS 40. The Fair Value is measured based on unobservable inputs, so the assets within the investment property belong to level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as determined by the IFRS. There were no shifts within the fair value hierarchy in 2021. Investment property is recognised in the accounts based on appraisal reports that are drawn up by independent and expert property appraisers. The valuation of the property portfolio was drawn up by Stadim (Belgium and some of the Netherlands), Cushman & Wakeeld (Netherlands, Spain and Portugal) and CBRE (Spain). The independent Valuation Experts perform an external valuation of the property portfolio each quarter. For a further explanation of the valuation methods, please refer to Chapter 8.2.4.1 of this Annual Report . The fair value is determined based on one of the following levels of the IFRS 13 hierarchy: • Level 1: valuation based on listed market prices in active markets • Level 2: valuation based on directly or indirectly (externally) observable data • Level 3: valuation based fully or partially on non (externally) observable data The property portfolio is assessed at the fair value. The fair value is measured based on unobservable inputs, so the assets within the investment property belong to level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as determined by the IFRS. 268 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 269 Belgium and the Netherlands There is a signicant gap between the minimum and maximum rents for student rooms. This is because the rent for the different rooms depends on the room type. We have four room types: basic, basic+, comfort and premium. Each type offers a different form of comfort, so the price depends on various factors (size of the room, en-suite or not, with or without own kitchenette, location in the building and so on). For more information on the average room price and influencing factors, please refer to Chapter 8.2.2.4 of this Annual Report . For the determination of the DCF, the valuation expert takes into account a gross rental value on the one hand, and a number of costs associated with the property on the other hand. The costs taken into account are: re insurance, property taxes, maintenance costs and management costs of the property. Some vacancies are also taken into account (see also table above). For actual vacancies as at 31 December 2021, we refer to the property table included in Chapter 8 of the Annual Financial Report . The valuation expert also takes into account the end value of the property. On average, this end value amounts to 50% of the Fair Value. This is due to the fact that Xior’s properties are in good locations, so that the land value included in the Fair Value of the property involves a high end value. In the valuation, the valuation expert also allows for the ageing of the buildings. To this end, an annual rate of depreciation is applied to the value of the building when calculating the Fair Value. This corresponds to approximately 2% per annum on the value of the building. The valuation expert assumes that thorough renovation will be required after a period of time in order to ensure that rental streams are maintained. Costs for this are provided in the DCF model. After a thorough renovation, a building’s useful life rises again. Most properties in the portfolio have a useful life of 27 years. The properties in the portfolio are fairly recent and a number of properties were thoroughly renovated each year in order to maintain the rental flows and Xior quality standard. Spain and Portugal The minimum and maximum rental prices per student room are much higher than for Belgium and the Netherlands. This is because in Spain more services are included in the rental prices, such as linen, room cleaning and in some cases half or full board. The units in Spain all have their own sanitary facilities, so there are only two types of rooms: comfort and premium. For more information on the average room price and influencing factors, please refer to Chapter 8.2.2.4 of this Annual Report . For the determination of the DCF, the valuation experts take into account a gross rental value one, on the one hand, and a number of costs associated with the property, on the other hand in order to arrive at a net rental value. The EBITDA margin is a crucial factor in determining the valuation. They also take into account a certain occupancy and make a distinction between occupancy during the academic year (September to June) and occupancy during the summer months (July and August) (see also the table above). For actual vacancies as at 31 December 2021, we refer to the property table included in Chapter 8 of the Annual Financial Report. Projects under development are valued in the same way. The valuation expert determines the Fair Value upon completion and deducts the upcoming construction costs. The sensitivity of the Fair Value to a change in the aforementioned non-observable data is generally presented as follows (if all parameters remain unchanged): Unobservable data Effect on the fair value In case the value of the non-perceptible data falls In case the value of the non-perceptible data rises Rent per student room Negative Positive Discount rate Positive Negative Gross rental income/m² Negative Positive Vacancy Positive Negative These unobservable data may also be interconnected as they are partly determined by the market conditions. 31/12/2020 Fair Value as at 31/12/2020 Assessment method Asset types Country Unobservable data Min Max Weighted average Student flats 431,047 DCF Belgium Rent per student room 235 910 443 Discount rate 3.38% 7.00% 4.61% Vacancy 2.82% 5.74% 2.99% Inflation 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% Number of units 3,856 Student flats 951,159 DCF The Netherlands Rent per student room 250 1.165 514 Discount rate 4.92% 7.22% 5.48% Vacancy 0.00% 4.10% 2.77% Inflation 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% Number of units 7.168 Other 9,616 DCF Belgium Gross rental income/m² 144 330 208 Discount rate 2.60% 6.05% 4.56% Vacancy 2.96% 8.02% 4.81% Inflation 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% square metres 5,958 Other 5,935 DCF The Netherlands Gross rental income/m² 77.50 180 136 Discount rate 5.25% 8.00% 6.91% Vacancy 1.83% 6.13% 2.55% Inflation 1.25% 1.25% 1.25% square metres 4,123 Student flats 172,821 DCF Spain Rent per unit 759 1.395 1.175 Discount rate 7.14% 7.89% 7.47% Occupancy in academic year 97% 70% 90% Occupancy in summer 15% 65% 41% Inflation 1.18% 1.18% 1.18% Number of units 1,144 Student flats 58,784 DCF Portugal Rent per unit 450 559 512 Discount rate 7.25% 8.25% 7.75% Occupancy in academic year 70% 90% 80% Occupancy in summer 30% 40% 38% Inflation 1.75% 1.75% 1.75% Number of units 1,107 Total 1,629,362 270 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 271 10.9.11 TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER FIXED ASSETS The long-term receivables (KEUR 135) relate to a reduction in rental property tax in the Netherlands 43 , which can be deducted from future property tax expenses. 10.9.12 PARTICIPATING INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES – EQUITY METHOD As of 31 December 2021, Xior has a 50% participation in the Promgranjo joint venture, a 50% participation in the Invest Drève St. Pierre joint venture, a 50% participation in the Unidorm joint venture and a 25% participation in Uhub Investments Lumiar. These joint ventures are included in Xior’s consolidated nancial statements with the equity method. The table below provides an overview of the Promgranjo assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2021. Promgranjo Overview of assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 13,863 Other assets 214 Cash and cash equivalents 12 Equity 184 Deferred taxes Non-current debts 12,834 Other debt 1,520 Xior will acquire the remaining 50% of the shares once the project is completed. The estimated purchase price of the remaining 50% was already included in the annual accounts as at 31 December 2021. XSHPT Portugal, subholding in Portugal, has granted a shareholder loan to the Promgranjo joint venture. The outstanding receivables were KEUR 12,701 as at 31 December 2021. The receivable is interest bearing at 2.5% per year. The table below provides an overview of the assets and liabilities of Invest Drève St. Pierre as at 31 December 2021. 43 This rental property tax is in force in the Netherlands, where landlords owning more than 50 rental properties have to pay a tax on the property tax value of rented accommodation. This applies to rental properties for which the rent does not exceed EUR 752.33 per month (2021 price level). The rental property tax rate for 2021 is 0.526%. If the applicable conditions are met, this tax can be reduced in case of investments. Invest Drève St. Pierre Overview of assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 15,111 Other assets 0 Cash and cash equivalents 130 Equity 43 Deferred taxes Non-current debts 14,762 Other debt 437 Xior will acquire the remaining 50% of the shares once the project is completed. The estimated purchase price of the remaining 50% was already included in the annual accounts as at 31 December 2021. Xior has granted a shareholder loan to the Invest Drève St. Pierre joint venture. As at 31 December 2021, the outstanding receivables were KEUR 14,762. The receivable is interest bearing at 2% per year. The table below provides an overview of the Unidorm assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2021. Unidorm Overview of assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 3,015 Other assets 7 Cash and cash equivalents 53 Equity 15 Other debt 3,060 Xior will acquire the remaining 50% of the shares once the project is completed. The estimated purchase price of the remaining 50% was already included in the annual accounts as at 31 December 2021. Xior has granted a shareholder loan to the Unidorm joint venture. The outstanding receivables were KEUR 3,020 as at 31 December 2021. The receivable is interest bearing at 2.5% per year. If the discount rate or rents were to rise or fall, the impact on the Fair Value would be as follows: Impact on the Fair Value in KEUR Rent +10% 237,586 Rent +5% 118,732 Rent -5% -119,133 Rent -10% -238,388 Discount rate +0.5% -155,226 Discount rate +0.3% -97,237 Discount rate +0.1% -33,432 Discount rate -0.1% 36,112 Discount rate -0.3% 113,094 Discount rate -0.5% 198,621 Valuation process for investment property Investment property is included in the nancial statements based on appraisal reports that are drawn up by the independent Valuation Experts. These reports are based on information provided by the Company and on the assumptions and valuation models adopted by the valuation expert. Information provided by the Company includes current tenancy agreements, periods and conditions, along with renovation carried out on investments for Property developments. The assumptions and valuation models applied by the valuation experts mainly relate to the market situation, such as returns and discount rates. They are based on their professional assessment and knowledge of the market. For a detailed description of the method of valuation applied by the valuation experts, please refer to Chapter 8.2.4 of this Annual Report (“ Appraisal of the property portfolio by the Valuation Experts ”). The information provided by the valuation experts, the assumptions and the valuation models are reviewed internally. This includes reviewing variations in the Fair Value during the period in question. 10.9.9 OTHER TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Tangiblexedassets Othertangiblexed assets Othertangiblexed assets Acquisition value Balance at the start of the nancial year 1,698 1,222 Acquisitions 206 477 Atthenancialyear-end 1,904 1,698 Depreciation Balance at the start of the nancial year -727 -371 Depreciation -143 -356 Atthenancialyear-end -870 -727 Net carrying value 1,034 971 10.9.10 FINANCIAL ASSETS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Financial assets Financial derivatives (IRS) Other 686 4,166 Total 686 4,166 272 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 273 10.9.15 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Cash and cash equivalents Banks 10,820 9,894 Cash resources 29 17 Total 10,849 9,911 There are no restrictions on the use or application of cash and cash equivalents. 10.9.16 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED PAYMENTS – ASSETS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Accruals and deferred payments – assets Accrued rental income 1,481 259 Prepaid property charges 3,948 1,845 Other 5,158 3,638 Total 10,586 5,741 Accruals and deferral assets (KEUR 10,586), which are mainly property costs to be transferred (KEUR 3,948), property income obtained (KEUR 3,674), prepaid expenses (KEUR 244) and service charges to be settled in the Netherlands (KEUR 1,520). The table below provides an overview of the Uhub Investments Lumiar assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2021. Uhub Lumiar 100% after completion (estimate) Investment property 11,524 34,900 Other assets 112 112 Cash and cash equivalents 5 5 Equity 7,599 12,975 Other debt 4,042 22,042 Adjusted equity (100%) 12,975 12,975 Xior will acquire the remaining 50% of the shares once the project is completed. The estimated purchase price of the remaining 50% was already included in the annual accounts as at 31 December 2021. 10.9.13 TRADE RECEIVABLES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Trade receivables Trade receivables 3,105 5,349 Invoices to issue 274 263 Income to be collected 0 0 Recognised impairments -686 -725 Total 2,693 4,887 Trade receivables still to be collected (KEUR 2,693) include rent still to be received. This also includes the receivables from the commercial tenant, with whom a repayment plan has been agreed. Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Impairments on doubtful debts - mouvement table At the nancial year-end 725 371 From acquired companies 0 0 Additions 272 465 Reversals -301 -68 Written off as no longer collectable -10 -21 At the nancial year-end 686 725 Provisions for doubtful debts are generally made on an individual basis, when needed. There is a risk that a loss will be suffered on a receivable. This risk is limited because a rental guarantee of at least one month’s rent, and in most cases two months’ rent, is requested at the start of the tenancy agreement. The provision for doubtful debts is set up as follows: the list of rent arrears is monitored internally. Based on an assessment by the management or when there are clear indications that the receivables can no longer be collected, a provision is established. A provision of KEUR 686 was established as at 31 December 2021. Receivables ageing summary Figures in thousands of EUR Ageing of outstanding customers 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Not due 48 96 30 days 352 2,616 31-60 days 679 486 61-90 days 87 197 More than 90 days 1,939 1,953 Total 3,105 5,349 10.9.14 TAX RECEIVABLES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Tax receivables and other current assets Tax to be reclaimed 120 1.304 VAT to be reclaimed 2,470 1,608 Other 62,719 31,482 Total 65,309 34,394 Tax receivables and other receivables (KEUR 65,309): this relates mainly to receivables from Promgranjo, the joint-venture company being used to develop the project in Porto, Portugal (KEUR 12,701), a receivable from Invest Drève St Pierre, the joint-venture company being used to develop a project in Brussels (KEUR 14,762), a receivable from Unidorm, the joint-venture company being used to develop a project in Lisbon, Portugal (KEUR 3,020), an advance against an acquisition (KEUR 6,000) in Barcelona, and a receivable from Aloxe NV (KEUR 1,214 – on which interest is being paid at market interest rates). This also includes advance payments relating to property developments and furnishings. 274 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 275 10.9.17 CAPITAL AND ISSUE PREMIUMS Figures in EUR Previous capital (EUR) Capital increase (EUR) New capital (EUR) Previous number of shares New number of shares Accounting par value (EUR) Evolution of capital Date Transaction 10/03/2014 Incorporation of company 20,000.00 20,000.00 200 100.00 23/09/2015 Capital increase 20,000.00 1,230,000.00 1,250,000.00 200 12,500 100.00 23/11/2015 Share split 1,250,000.00 1,250,000.00 12,500 42,500 29.41 11/12/2015 Sister company mergers 1,250,000.00 23,328,937.02 24,578,937.02 42,500 975,653 25.19 11/12/2015 Capital increase by way of contribution in kind, as a result of the Share Contribution 24,578,937.02 3,256,783.01 27,835,720.03 975,653 1,105,923 25.17 11/12/2015 Mergers by acquisition 27,835,720.03 3,696,060.08 31,531,780.11 1,105,923 1,253,764 25.15 11/12/2015 Capital increase below fractional value via cash contributions for the issue of new shares 31,531,780.11 58,710,898.28 90,242,678.39 1,253,764 4,626,780 19.50 11/12/2015 Capital reduction to create a reserve to cover foreseeable losses 90,242,678.39 -6,960,638.39 83,282,040.00 4,626,780 4,626,780 18.00 1/03/2016 Merger with Devimmo 83,282,040.00 4,151,826.00 87,433,866.00 4,626,780 4,857,437 18.00 1/08/2016 Merger with CPG 87,433,866.00 1,320,948.00 88,754,814.00 4,857,437 4,930,823 18.00 11/10/2016 Woonfront Tramsingel BV contribution in kind 88,754,814.00 6,114,204.00 94,869,018.00 4,930,823 5,270,501 18.00 17/01/2017 KVS project contribution in kind 94,869,018.00 2,669,976.00 97,538,994.00 5,270,501 5,418,833 18.00 22/06/2017 Capital increase 97,538,994.00 48,769,488.00 146,308,482.00 5,418,833 8,128,249 18.00 26/03/2018 Enschede project contribution in kind 146,308,482.00 9,317,304.00 155,625,786.00 8,128,249 8,645,877 18.00 12/06/2018 Capital increase 155,625,786.00 77,812,884.00 233,438,670.00 8,645,877 12,968,815 18.00 12/12/2018 All-In Annadal BV contribution in kind 233,438,670.00 14,400,000.00 247,838,670.00 12,968,815 13,768,815 18.00 4/06/2019 Optional dividend 247,838,670.00 2,702,574.00 250,541,244.00 13,768,815 13,918,958 18.00 13/06/2019 Stratos KvK NV contribution in kind 250,541,244.00 7,756,002.00 258,297,246.00 13,918,958 14,349,847 18.00 27/10/2019 Capital increase 258,297,246.00 86,099,076.00 344,396,322.00 14,349,847 19,133,129 18.00 18/06/2020 Capital increase through contributions in kind 344,396,322.00 2,918,916.00 347,315,238.00 19,133,129 19,295,291 18.00 7/10/2020 Contribution in kind Patrimmonia Couronne – Franck NV 347,315,238.00 11,835,702.00 359,150,940.00 19,295,291 19,952,830 18.00 25/11/2020 Capital increase 359,150,940.00 19,684,998.00 378,835,938.00 19,952,830 21,046,441 18.00 9/03/2021 Capital increase 378,835,938.00 75,767,184.00 454,603,122.00 21,046,441 25,255,729 18.00 7/12/2021 Capital increase 454,603,122.00 45,460,296.00 500,063,418.00 25,255,729 27,781,301 18.00 276 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 277 issue premiums, as well as all equity components under the Company’s IFRS separate annual nancial statement (drawn up under the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies) that are subject to conversion into capital, whether or not with the creation of new securities, in accordance with the rules prescribed by the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies and Articles of Association. The Board of Directors may also issue new shares. Where appropriate, the issue premiums will be recognised and retained in one or more separate accounts as liabilities in the equity section of the balance sheet. If the capital increases decided by the Board of Directors include an issue premium, the Board of Directors must place the issue premium amount – possibly reduced by an amount up to the costs of the capital increase as referred to by the applicable IFRS rules – in a non- distributable reserve account to serve as a guarantee to third parties in the same way as the capital. Subject to the issue premium’s incorporation into the capital, it can only be reduced or abolished in a resolution at the general shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the quorum and majority rules applicable to amendments of the Articles of Association. The Board of Directors may also issue subscription rights (whether or not attached to another security) and convertible bonds, or bonds redeemable as shares, which could lead to the creation of the same securities, always subject to compliance with the rules prescribed by the applicable regulations and the Company’s Articles of Association. Without prejudice to the application of Articles 7:188 to 7:193 and Article 7:201 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the Board of Directors may restrict or cancel the pre- emptive right, even when this is done for the benet of one or more specic persons other than employees of the Company or its subsidiaries. In principle, this is only possible to the extent that existing shareholders are granted an irreducible allocation right when new securities are granted (to the extent required by law). This irreducible allocation right must at least comply with the conditions as set out in Article 11.1 of the Articles of Association. Notwithstanding the application of Articles 7:190 to 7:194 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, such restrictions with regard to the limitation or cancellation of the pre-emptive right do not apply to a contribution in cash which involves the restriction or cancellation of the pre-emptive right, (i) in the context of the authorised capital where the total amount of the capital increases carried out over a 12-month period in accordance with Article 26, Section 1, (3) of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies does not exceed 10% of the capital amount at the time the decision was made to increase the capital or (ii) in connection with a contribution in kind in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, insofar as this is actually made payable to all shareholders. In this context, the Company draws particular attention to the possibility of increasing the capital by means of a private placement without such an irreducible allocation right (limited to 10% new shares per 12 months) recently included in the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies, and which the authorisation for authorised capital granted by the general meeting also permits (together with the authorisation for a contribution in kind limited to 10%). If securities are issued in return for a non-cash contribution, the conditions as stated in Article 11.2 of the Articles of Association must be fullled (including the possibility of deducting an amount that corresponds to the portion of the unpaid gross dividend). However, the special rules on a capital increase through a non-cash contribution, as set out under Article 11.2, do not apply to the contribution of the right to a dividend in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, as far as this is actually made payable to all shareholders. Under the same conditions as set out above and subject to the applicable statutory provisions, the Company may, with the exception of prot-sharing certicates and similar securities, issue the securities referred to in Article 7:22 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and any other securities permitted by company law in accordance with the rules prescribed for that purpose and the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The right in relation to the authorised capital may never be used for the following transactions: (i) The issue of subscription rights that are mainly intended for one or more specic persons, other than employees of the Company or of one or more of its subsidiaries (Article 7:201(1)(3) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code); (ii) The issue of super voting shares or securities that entitle the issue of or conversion into super voting shares (Article 7:201(1)(2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code); (iii) Capital increases that are mainly brought about by a non- cash contribution exclusively reserved for a shareholder of the Company who holds securities of the Company to which more than 10% of the voting rights are attached. Securities Evolution of issue premiums Date Transaction Issue premiums 31/12/2015 25,615 1/03/2016 Merger with Devimmo 1,615 1/08/2016 Merger with CPG 514 11/10/2016 Woonfront Tramsingel BV contribution in kind 4,517 17/01/2017 KVS project contribution in kind 2,394 22/06/2017 Capital increase 35,222 26/03/2018 Enschede project contribution in kind 8,800 12/06/2018 Capital increase 53,332 12/12/2018 All-In Annadal contribution in kind 15,230 4/06/2019 Optional dividend 3,378 13/06/2019 Stratos KvK NV contribution in kind 10,241 27/10/2019 Capital increase 115,582 18/06/2020 Capital increase through contributions in kind 4,581 7/10/2020 Contribution in kind Patrimmonia Couronne – Franck NV 22,047 25/11/2020 Capital increase 34,996 9/03/2021 Capital increase 99,227 7/12/2021 Capital increase 70,716 Total issue premiums as at 31/12/2021 508,008 Undistributable issue premiums 298,448 Available issue premiums 209,560 In the 2021 capital increases, KEUR 169,943 was allocated to the available issue premiums. Authorised capital At the Extraordinary General Meeting of 24 June 2021, the Board of Directors was authorised to increase the registered capital in one or more instalments: (a) for capital increases by means of a contribution in cash that offer the company shareholders the option to exercise their statutory pre-emptive rights or irreducible allocation rights, up to a maximum amount of EUR 227,301,561.00, (b) for capital increases in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, up to a maximum amount of EUR 227,301,561.00, (c) for capital increases by means of a contribution in cash that do not offer the company shareholders the option to exercise their statutory pre-emptive rights or irreducible allocation rights, up to a maximum amount of EUR 45,460,312.20, (d) for (a) capital increases by way of contribution in kind and (b) any capital increases other than those mentioned above, up to a maximum amount of EUR 45,460,312.20, provided that the Board of Directors shall never increase the capital in any case by more than the statutory maximum amount, which is 100% of the total capital amount of EUR 454,603,122.00 as at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 24 June 2021. For this purpose, see Article 7 of the Articles of Association included in Chapter 12.4 of this Annual Report . This authorisation was granted to the Board of Directors for a ve-year period from the publication in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of the minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting of 24 June 2021. This authorisation can be renewed. The Board of Directors will determine the price, any issue premium and the issue conditions of the new securities for each capital increase. These capital increases may be implemented by cash contributions, non-cash contributions, mixed contributions or the conversion of reserves, including retained prots and 278 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 279 10.9.20 OTHER NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL LIABILITIES The other non-current nancial liabilities as at 31 December 2021 are KEUR 13,023. They relate to the market value of the outstanding interest rate swap (IRS) agreements as at 31 December 2021. 31/12/2021 IFRSclassication Level (IFRS) Notional amount Interest rate (as %) Expires on Fair value liabilities Interest Rate Swap 2 45,000,000 0.65 30/12/2027 -1,511,032 Interest Rate Swap 2 52,000,000 0.397 31/12/2030 -765,889 Interest Rate Swap 2 18,000,000 0.59 30/12/2024 -426,188 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.7 01/04/2025 -758,228 Interest Rate Swap 2 12,500,000 0.09 30/09/2026 -73,092 Interest Rate Swap 2 12,500,000 0.14 28/09/2029 5,912 Interest Rate Swap 2 43,000,000 0.391 31/12/2029 -62,428 Interest Rate Swap 2 24,062,500 0.785 07/02/2029 -1,083,838 Interest Rate Swap 2 693,000 0.074 30/09/2026 -3,621 Interest Rate Swap 2 6,682,500 0.074 30/09/2026 -34,918 Interest Rate Swap 2 7,177,500 0.074 30/09/2026 -37,505 Interest Rate Swap 2 7,152,750 0.074 30/09/2026 -37,375 Interest Rate Swap 2 3,935,250 0.074 30/09/2026 -20,563 Interest Rate Swap 2 30,000,000 0.413 09/08/2029 -715,543 Interest Rate Swap 2 48,000,000 0.416 09/11/2027 -1,184,524 Interest Rate Swap 2 22,000,000 0.9765 30/06/2028 -1,336,392 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.185 11/12/2028 -454,930 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 1.01 31/12/2029 -1,747,967 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 1.1225 31/12/2030 -2,079,407 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.895 30/06/2027 -1,388,833 Interest Rate Swap 2 32,500,000 0.195 24/06/2025 -113,657 Interest Rate Swap 2 32,500,000 0.195 24/06/2025 -113,657 Floor 2 15,000,000 30/04/2024 161,909 Floor 2 20,000,000 30/09/2023 159,617 Floor 2 20,000,000 31/03/2023 125,398 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/03/2024 95,678 Floor 2 15,000,000 05/05/2022 36,925 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/01/2023 65,497 Floor 2 10,000,000 11/12/2023 89,564 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/05/2023 73,705 Floor 2 15,000,000 05/05/2023 112,363 TOTAL -13,023,019 held by the following persons are added to those held by this shareholder (Article 7:201(1)(3) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code): • A third party acting in their own name but on behalf of the aforementioned shareholder; • A natural person or legal entity afliated with the aforementioned shareholder; • A third party acting in their own name but on behalf of a natural person or legal entity afliated with the aforementioned shareholder; • Persons acting in joint consultation, which refers to (a) the natural persons or legal entitles who act in joint consultation within the meaning of Article 3, Section 1(5)(a) of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007, (b) the natural persons or legal entities that have entered into an agreement for the coordinated exercise of their voting rights in order to pursue a sustainable, common policy in relation to the Company, and (c) the natural persons or legal entities that have entered into an agreement with regard to acquiring, holding or transferring voting securities; (iv) The issue of a new type of securities (Art. 7:201(1)(4) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code). The capital was increased by means of the authorised capital in the course of 2021. As at 31 December 2021, the balance of the authorised capital was (a) EUR 227,301,561.00 (maximum) (for capital increases through contributions in cash whereby provision is made for the exercise of statutory pre-emptive rights or irreducible allocation rights, (b) EUR 227,301,561.00 (maximum) (for capital increases in the context of the optional dividend), (c) EUR 16.20 (maximum) (for capital increases through contributions in cash whereby no provision is made for the exercise of statutory pre-emptive rights or the convertible allocation rights, and (d) EUR 45,460,312.20 (maximum) (for capital increases through a contribution in kind and any capital increases other than those mentioned above). 10.9.18 SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE Taking into account the received transparency notications and the information in Xior Student Housing NV’s possession, the main shareholders as at 31 December 2021 are: Shareholder % Aloxe NV - Mr. C. Teunissen & Mr. Frederik Snauwaert 17,11% 1 AXA Investment Managers SA 2 6,28% 3 1 Based on the transparency notication of 12 December 2018 and publicly available information (including the denominator as at 7 December 2021 (27,781,301)). 2 AXA Investment Managers SA makes the transparency notication as the controlling person for AXA Investment Managers Paris SA, AXA Real Estate Investment Managers SA and AXA Real Estate Investment Managers SGP. 3 Based on the transparency notication of 3 April 2020 and publicly available information (including the denominator as at 7 December 2021 (27,781,301)). Please also refer to Chapter 6.1.3 of this Annual Report. The transparency notications can be consulted on the Company’s website (www.xior.be under the heading Investor Relations – Shareholder Structure). 10.9.19 EARNINGS PER SHARE 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Number of ordinary shares in circulation 27,781,301 21,046,441 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 Net result per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 Diluted net earnings per ordinary share (in EUR) 2.96 -2.14 EPRA earnings per share (in EUR) 1.82 1.74 EPRA earnings per share (EUR) – group share 1.80 1.70 280 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 281 10.9.21 OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other non-current liabilities (KEUR 28,177) mainly relate to the put option on the remaining 20% of Mosquera Directorship shares, 10% on XL Fund shares and 50% on Invest Drève St. Pierre shares. This liability was initially recognised against equity for Mosquera and XL Fund (deducted from equity – IFRS liability). The annual fluctuations are across the P&L. This has a negative impact on NAV per share. When the option is exercised, this negative amount will be recognised in equity against minority interests. The increase in debt for the Mosquera put/call option is due to an increase in the value of the property. Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Put/call option remaining 20% Mosquera shares 20,732 19,112 Put/call option remaining 10% XL shares 2,499 2,481 Put/call option on the remaining 50% Invest Drève St. Pierre shares 354 354 Leasehold fee Oaks of Life 4,000 0 Other liabilities 592 1,386 28,177 23,333 If the FV of the property rises or falls by 10%, this will have an impact of +10% or -10% on the option price for Mosquera and XL Fund. A rise or fall in the fair value of the property held by Invest Drève St. Pierre, has no impact on the option price. 10.9.22 DEFERRED TAXES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Uitgestelde belastingen verplichtingen Exit tax 6,723 3,335 Deferred taxes on capital gains on property abroad 56,186 47,815 Total 62,909 51,150 These are deferred taxes on Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese property. 44 This amount does not include the nancial leasing liabilities (KEUR 5,146). Please also refer to Chapter 10.9.7 of this Annual Report. 10.9.23 FINANCIAL DEBTS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Non-currentnancialdebts Bilateral loans – variable or xed interest rates 747,038 732,231 Loan drawdown costs -1,930 -1,562 Total 745,108 44 730,669 Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Non-currentnancialdebts(excl. interests) Breakdown according to maturity Between 1 and 2 years 199,512 150,044 Between 2 and 5 years 290,981 362,800 More than 5 years 256,546 219,388 Total 747,038 732,231 Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Unutilised loans Due within one year 0 9.514 Due after one year 366,000 91,000 Total 366,000 100,514 The nancial debts that have been closed at Xior Student Housing level without underlying collateral. Exceptions to this are loans taken out by subsidiaries, i.e. the loan from Stratos KvK, the loan from Uhub Benca, the loan from Uhub São João and the loan from Quares. This was taken over on acquisition of 100% of the shares. This loan is partly secured by securities. The majority of the nancial debts have a variable interest rate. Some of the nancing concluded has a xed interest rate. IRS contracts were signed to hedge part of the loans and swap the variable interest rates for xed interest rates. A total of KEUR 479,704 in nancing is hedged with IRS contracts. This means 53% of drawn down nancing is hedged. There is KEUR 374,895 in loans at xed interest rates, which results in a hedge (IRS + xed interest rate) of 94% compared with the drawn down nancing. 31/12/2020 IFRSclassication Level (IFRS) Notional amount Interest rate (as %) Expires on Fair value liabilities Interest Rate Swap 2 45,000,000 0.65 30/12/2027 -3,050,781 Interest Rate Swap 2 52,000,000 0.465 29/12/2023 -1,584,088 Interest Rate Swap 2 18,000,000 0.59 30/12/2024 -812,808 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.7 1/04/2025 -1,352,578 Interest Rate Swap 2 12,500,000 0.09 30/09/2026 -401,234 Interest Rate Swap 2 12,500,000 0.14 28/09/2029 -531,757 Interest Rate Swap 2 30,000,000 0.413 9/08/2029 -2,069,763 Interest Rate Swap 2 48,000,000 0.416 9/11/2027 -2,903,921 Interest Rate Swap 2 22,000,000 0.9765 30/06/2028 -2,337,328 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.185 11/12/2028 -1,161,837 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 1.01 31/12/2029 -3,109,847 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 1.1225 31/12/2030 -3,629,411 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,000,000 0.895 30/06/2027 -2,286,134 Interest Rate Swap 2 32,500,000 0.195 24/06/2025 -533,947 Interest Rate Swap 2 32,500,000 0.195 24/06/2025 -533,947 Interest Rate Swap 2 25,437,500 0.785 7/02/2029 -2,021,214 Floor 2 15,000,000 05/05/2021 34,825 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/03/2024 182,188 Floor 2 20,000,000 30/09/2023 308,324 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/05/2021 27,160 Floor 2 15,000,000 5/05/2022 119,731 Floor 2 20,000,000 31/03/2023 252,168 Floor 2 10,000,000 11/12/2023 168,688 Floor 2 10,000,000 31/01/2023 125,691 Floor 2 15,000,000 30/04/2024 293,958 Floor 2 25,000,000 31/12/2021 138,835 Floor 2 25,000,000 31/12/2021 138,835 TOTAL -26,530,192 The market value of the outstanding interest rate swap contracts is received from the various nancial institutions. 282 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 283 Reconciliation of debt from nancing activities The table below shows the changes in Xior’s nancing activities 45 . 45 This overview does not take into account the nancial leasing debts (long-term ground lease contracts). 31/12/2020 Cash flows Non-cash changes Reclassi- cation 31/12/2021 Reconstitution of the nominal amount Changes in the fair value Taken over upon acquisition Long-term credit 733,182 -7,993 -1,187 50,391 -29,285 745,108 Short-term credit 90,309 45,748 29,285 165,342 Financial instruments 26,530 -13,641 134 13,023 Total 850,021 37,755 -1,187 -13,641 50,525 0 923,473 10.9.24 TRADE DEBTS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Trade debts Trade debts 9,443 7,283 Invoices to be received 4,049 3,312 Taxes and social security contributions 1,895 4,036 Other 2,330 663 Exit tax -9 -108 Total 17,707 15,186 The taxes and social security are mainly estimated taxes on permanent establishments and subsidiaries and payable VAT. 10.9.25 OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities KEUR 26,436 (2020: KEUR 15,846) include rental guarantees received from tenants, a put/call option on the shares of a property company to be acquired, a put/call option on Promgranjo, a put/call option on Unidorm and a put/call option on Uhub Investments Lumiar (for the split, see also Chapter 5.2.1 of this Annual report). Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Estimated future interest charges Within 1 year 11,653 11,545 Between 1 and 5 years 35,290 31,779 More than 5 years 24,484 17,819 Total 71,427 61,143 Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Liquidity commitments on maturity dates associated with the hedging instruments Within 1 year 2,485 2,512 Between 1 and 5 years 9,554 9,257 More than 5 years 4,957 5,509 Total 16,996 17,279 The estimate of future interest expenses takes into account the debt position as at 31 December 2021. Xior Student Housing had KEUR 1,276,640 of committed credit agreements as at 31 December 2021. For Xior Student Housing’s debt ratio, please refer to Chapter 10.9.34 of this Annual Report. This concerns bullet loans taken out with various banks and with terms varying from 3 to 10 years. The average term is 4.83 years. A number of these credit agreements contain cross default provisions that allow the lender to demand early repayment of the credit (or to cancel or renegotiate the credit) if Xior breaches one of its other credit agreements. The following table gives an overview of the impact on the fair value and IRSs if the interest rate were to rise or fall by up to 0.20%: Change in interest rate Impact on change in fair value of IRSs as at 31/12/2021 -0.20% -5,857 KEUR +0.20% +5,841 KEUR Change in interest rate Impact on change in fair value of IRSs as at 31/12/2020 -0.20% -5,355 KEUR +0.20% +5,333 KEUR The Company must comply with the necessary covenants in the context of its nancing agreements. Xior met all the relevant covenants as at 31 December 2021. A maximum debt ratio of 60% (see calculation provided in the Belgian Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies), an interest cover ratio of at least 2.5, an adjusted debt yield ratio of 6% and minimal hedging of 70%. For a more detailed description of the nancing agreements signed by the Company, please also refer to Chapter 5.3.1 of this Annual Report. 2021 interest rate sensitivity If the Euribor interest rate (3m, 12m and/or 6m) were to increase by 20 basis points, this would have an impact of KEUR 112 on the interest to be paid by the Company by 2022. This sensitivity estimate takes into account the concluded hedging transactions. 284 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 285 Trade receivables and trade debts are recognised at amortised cost. The change in the fair value of nancial derivatives is recognised via the result. Fair value Since the trade receivables and trade debts are current, the fair value almost approximates the nominal value of the nancial assets and liabilities in question. As at 31 December 2021, Xior Student Housing has KEUR 374,895 in nancial debts at xed interest rates. The rest of the nancial debts are at variable interest rates. A fair value was calculated for the loans that were repaid at a xed interest rate. This fair value differs from the carrying amount. For the loans taken out at variable interest rates, the fair value equals the carrying amount. These loans are partially hedged with IRS contracts. For the denitions of the levels, please refer to Chapter 10.9.8 of this Annual Report. 10.9.28 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Transactions with related parties Management remuneration 835 879 Independent directors' remuneration 189 117 Total 1,024 996 Receivables from Aloxe 1,214 2,470 The related parties with whom the Company deals with are its subsidiaries and its directors and executives. Transactions with the subsidiaries are eliminated during the consolidation. The directors and executives’ fees are included under the item “ General Company expenses ” (see Chapter 10.9.3 of this Annual Report ). Directors and executives do not receive any further benets at the expense of the Company. We refer for this purpose to the remuneration report in Chapter 6.1.17 of this Annual Report . As at 31 December 2021, Xior Student Housing NV had KEUR 1,214 in receivables from Aloxe, the Company’s main shareholder. These receivables resulted mainly from the rental guarantees provided for certain projects during the IPO. 10.9.29 STATUTORY AUDITOR’S FEE Pursuant to Article 7:99, Section 7 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the 70% rule must be assessed in relation to Xior Student Housing NV and may not be exceeded. Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Mandate of the Statutory Auditor (Xior Student Housing NV) 57 47 Mandate of the Statutory Auditor (subsidiaries) 78 28 Audit engagements under the Belgian Companies and Associations Code 27 35 Other audit engagements (comfort letter and so on) 54 22 Tax consultancy assignments 0 0 Other assignments outside the audit engagements 0 0 TOTAL 216 132 10.9.30 ACQUIRED REAL ESTATE COMPANIES AND INVESTMENT PROPERTY The Company is achieving its growth strategy and its portfolio contained 162 properties as at 31 December 2021. The acquisitions achieved in the course of 2021 are explained briefly below. 10.9.30.1 Property acquisitions The Company has acquired two properties through a sale- purchase against payment in cash (property acquisitions). They are the property located on Rat Verleghstraat in Breda and the property located in Zaragoza. 10.9.30.2 Share acquisitions The Company acquired 100% of the shares in several real estate companies through a sale-purchase against payment in cash or shares. Acquisition of 100% of Roosevelt NV shares A newly established real estate company (in which Xior has acquired a 75% stake) acquired all Roosevelt NV shares for this redevelopment project. Roosevelt NV is the full owner of the existing Antwerp Inn Hotel and the investment property 10.9.26 ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED INCOME Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Accrued liabilities and deferred income Deferred property income 2,368 490 Real estate expenses to be allocated 158 1,121 Accrued interests 2,027 1,794 Other 4,191 1,872 Total 8,744 5,277 The income to be carried over relates mainly to rent paid in advance. Accrued expenses are mainly property tax assessments and property taxes still to be received. Other accruals and deferred payments are mainly general expenses still due. 10.9.27 FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 31/12/2021 31/12/2021 Figures in thousands of EUR Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value Level Summaryofnancialassetsandliabilities Assets Financial assets 18,621 18,621 8,489 8,489 Financial xed assets 686 686 4,166 4,166 level 2 Trade receivables and other xed assets 135 135 135 135 level 2 Deferred tax assets 491 491 1,013 1,013 level 2 Shareholdings in associated companies and joint ventures 17,309 17,309 3,175 3,175 level 2 Financial current assets 78,851 78,851 49,192 49,192 Trade receivables 2,693 2,693 4,887 4,887 level 2 Tax receivables and other current assets 65,309 65,309 34,394 34,394 level 2 Cash and cash equivalents 10,849 10,849 9,911 9,911 level 1 Total nancial assets 97,472 97,472 57,681 57,681 Liabilities Non-currentnancialliabilities 791,454 799,038 783,045 790,072 Non-current nancial liabilities 750,254 757,838 733,182 740,209 level 2 Financial derivatives 13,023 13,023 26,530 26,530 level 2 Other non-current liabilities 28,177 28,177 23,333 23,333 level 2 Currentnancialliabilities 209,485 209,485 121,341 121,341 Current nancial liabilities 165,342 165,342 90,309 90,309 level 2 Trade debts and other current liabilities 17,707 17,707 15,186 15,186 level 2 Other current liabilities 26,436 26,436 15,846 15,846 level 2 Total nancial liabilities 1,000,939 1,008,523 904,386 911,413 286 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 287 Quares Student Housing Summary of acquired assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 132,887 Other assets 270 Cash and cash equivalents 481 Equity 69,655 Exit tax 5,113 DTL 1,571 Non-current debts 52,685 Other debt 4,614 Adjusted equity 69,655 Purchase price of shares 80,707 10.9.31 AVERAGE HEADCOUNT AND BREAKDOWN OF STAFFING COSTS 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Average headcount (in FTE) 168.25 80.26 35.82 Blue collars 45 6 6 White collars 168 132 51 Executive staff 1 1 1 Administrative staff 31 23 12 Commercial staff 98 82 34 Technical staff 38 26 4 Stafngcosts(inthousandsofEUR) 6,238 4,199 1,887 Remuneration and direct social benets 4,561 3,068 1,431 Company social security contributions 1,016 732 365 Company contributions for non-compulsory insurance policies 25 126 25 Other stafng costs 636 273 66 10.9.32 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS Please refer to Chapter 5.6 of this Annual Report for post balance sheet events. There have been no other signicant events since the closing of the nancial year that have affected the annual nancial statements. next door. The redevelopment will be based on a joint venture between the newly established real estate company referred to above and a private investor with whom Xior has collaborated in the past. The necessary permits for this redevelopment are expected in the course of 2022, and the project is expected to be completed in Q3 2023. The total investment value is about MEUR 18 with an expected gross yield of approximately 5.75%. Roosevelt N.V. Summary of acquired assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 5,434 Other assets 4 Cash and cash equivalents 27 Equity 3,266 Non-current debts 2,074 Other debt 124 Adjusted equity 3,266 Purchase price of shares 3,374 Acquisition of 99.99% of Student Properties Spain Socimi SA shares On 12 July 2021, Xior announced the launch of a voluntary public takeover bid to acquire a majority stake in the Spanish student accommodation company Student Properties Spain SOCIMI SA (“SPS”). On 12 August, the takeover bid was successfully concluded, and Xior now controls 99.99% of all issued and outstanding shares in SPS. The company will remain listed on the BME and retain its Socimi status. The SPS portfolio consists of three state-of-the-art residences that together offer more than 725 beds, located in top locations in three of Spain’s most popular student cities: Madrid, Seville and Malaga. Student Properties Spain Socimi S.A. Summary of acquired assets and liabilities (99.99%) Investment property 82,063 Participating interests in Malaga 0 Participating interests in Seville 0 Other assets 1,087 Cash and cash equivalents 2,475 Equity 61,753 Exit tax 0 Non-current debts 22,156 Other debt 1,718 Portfolio result Adjusted equity 61,753 Purchase price of shares 65,101 Acquisition of 100% of Managua Directorship SLU shares Xior has signed an agreement with Amro Real Estate Partners, a developer specialising in student accommodation, to purchase a brand-new student residence with 229 student rooms and 231 beds in Malaga. The total investment value is approximately MEUR 23.2 with an expected stabilised gross return of approximately 7.1%. The purchase took place via a share transaction on 29 July 2021. Upon completion of the agreement, Xior concluded a rental agreement under which Amro’s operating platform, Amro Estudiantes, will run the residence’s operations for the rst two years, based on a triple net lease and guaranteed xed income of approximately MEUR 1.3 in the rst year and MEUR 1.4 in the second year. Managua Directorship S.L.U. Summary of acquired assets and liabilities (100%) Investment property 23,132 Other assets 94 Cash and cash equivalents 772 Equity 11,310 Exit tax Non-current debts 12,276 Other debt 411 Adjusted equity 11,310 Purchase price of shares 11,222 Acquisition of 100% of Quares Student Housing NV shares On 11 October 2021, Xior announced the agreement with regard to the acquisition of 32.36% of Quares Student Housing and the intention to launch a voluntary public offer for the remaining shares. This public offer was successfully completed, and on 28 December 2021 Xior acquired 100% ownership of Quares Student Housing. Quares Student Housing had an extensive portfolio of 1,107 rooms up and running in Belgium’s major student cities (Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Liège), two committed development projects in Brussels with a total of 181 units as well as a potential pipeline. The total investment value is approximately MEUR 155.8, with an expected initial yield in line with the current valuation of the portfolio in Belgium. This concerns a total of 1,107 lettable units with a current occupancy rate of over 99% and an expected revenue flow of MEUR 6.4 for the 2021-2022 academic year and MEUR 6.7 for the 2022-2023 academic year. 288 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 289 31 December 2020: Name Country Share in the capital Stubis BVBA Belgium 100 Stratos KVK N.V. Belgium 100 Xior Campus Hasselt NV. Belgium 100 XL Fund BV Belgium 90 6 en 30 NV Belgium 90 Val Benoit NV Belgium 90 Savelkoul NV Belgium 90 Patrimmonia Couronne - Franck NV Belgium 100 Voskenslaan BV Belgium 100 Docks Gent BV Belgium 100 Xior Rotsoord B.V. The Netherlands 100 Xior Student Housing NL B.V. The Netherlands 100 Xior Student Housing NL 2 B.V. The Netherlands 100 Xior Naritaweg B.V. The Netherlands 100 Stubis NL B.V. The Netherlands 100 STUBISNL IV B.V. The Netherlands 100 Leeuwarden Tesselschadestraat B.V. The Netherlands 100 All-In Annadal B.V. The Netherlands 100 Xior-Karspeldreef Amsterdam BV The Netherlands 100 Xior Groningen B.V. The Netherlands 100 Amstelveen Laan van Kronenburg 2 B.V. The Netherlands 100 Name Country Share in the capital Borgondo Facilities B.V. The Netherlands 100 I Love Vols B.V. The Netherlands 90 XL NL Cooperatie 1 U.A. The Netherlands 90 XL NL Cooperatie 2 U.A. The Netherlands 90 Xior Zernike Coöperatie U.A. The Netherlands 100 VBRE Groningen B.V. The Netherlands 100 VBRE Groningen Opco B.V. The Netherlands 100 XSHPT Portugal S.A. Portugal 100 Uhub Investments Benca S.A. Portugal 100 Uhub Investments São João S.A. Portugal 100 Uhub Operations S.A. Portugal 85 Minerva Student Housing S.L. Spain 100 Xior Quality Student Housing S.L. Spain 100 I Love Barcelona Campus Besos S.L. Spain 100 Mosquera Directorship S.L. Spain 80 Xior Student Housing S.L. Spain 100 Terra Directorship S.L. Spain 100 Joint Venture Promgranjo S.L. Portugal 50 Invest Drève St. Pierre NV Belgium 50 Companies fully owned by holding company XL Fund BV (90% subsidiary of Xior Student Housing NV) 10.9.34 DEBT RATIO Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Consolidated debt ratio (max. 65%) Total liabilities 1,072,593 960,813 Adjustments -84,677 -82,849 Total debts according to the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 987,916 877,964 Total assets 2,076,446 1,620,316 Adjustments 0 0 Total assets according to the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 2,076,446 1,620,316 Debt ratio (as %) 47.58% 54.18% Debt ratio 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 47.58% 54.18% 10.9.33 SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION The following subsidiaries are part of Xior Student Housing’s scope of consolidation as at 31 December 2021: Name Country Share in the capital Stubis BV Belgium 100 Stratos KVK NV Belgium 100 Xior Campus Hasselt NV 1 Belgium 100 XL Fund BV Belgium 90 6 en 30 NV 2 Belgium 90 Val Benoit NV 2 Belgium 90 Savelkoul NV Belgium 90 Oaks of Life NV Belgium 90 Patrimmonia Couronne - Franck NV 1 Belgium 100 Voskenslaan BV 1 Belgium 100 Docks Gent BV 1 Belgium 100 Roosevelt BV Belgium 75 ** Xior LBW BV Belgium 100 Xior Carre BV Belgium 100 Xior Bonnefanten BV Belgium 100 Xior Enschede I BV Belgium 100 Xior Wageningen BV Belgium 100 Xior Delft BV Belgium 100 Xior Breda BV Belgium 100 Xior AGBL NV (Quares Student Housing NV) Belgium 100 Xior Ommegang NV (Quares SHF Ommegang NV) Belgium 100 Xior Ruhl NV (Quares SHF Ruhl NV) Belgium 100 Xior Octopus NV (Quares SHF Octopus BV) Belgium 100 Tri-Bis SPRL Belgium 100 Xior Studio Park Breda BV The Netherlands 100 Stubeant BV The Netherlands 75 Xior Rotsoord BV The Netherlands 100 Xior Student Housing NL BV The Netherlands 100 Xior Student Housing NL 2 BV The Netherlands 100 Xior Naritaweg BV The Netherlands 100 Stubis NL BV The Netherlands 100 Name Country Share in the capital STUBISNL IV BV The Netherlands 100 Leeuwarden Tesselschadestraat BV The Netherlands 100 All-In Annadal BV The Netherlands 100 Xior-Karspeldreef Amsterdam BV The Netherlands 100 Xior Groningen BV The Netherlands 100 Amstelveen Laan van Kronenburg 2 BV The Netherlands 100 Borgondo Facilities B.V The Netherlands 100 XL NL Cooperatie 1 UA The Netherlands 90 XL NL Cooperatie 2 UA The Netherlands 90 Xior Zernike Coöperatie UA The Netherlands 100 XSHPT Portugal S.A. Portugal 100 Uhub Investments Benca SL Portugal 100 Uhub Investments São João SL Portugal 100 Uhub Operations SL Portugal 85 Minerva Student Housing SL Spain 100 Xior Quality Student Housing SL Spain 100 I Love Barcelona Campus Besos SL Spain 100 Mosquera Directorship SL Spain 80 Xior Student Housing SL Spain 100 Terra Directorship SL Spain 100 Managua Directorship SLU Spain 100 Hubr Student Housing SL Spain 100 SPS Socimi Spain Spain 99,99 Hubr Malaga Socimi SA Spain 100 Hubr Sevilla Socimi SA Spain 100 Joint Ventures Promgranjo SL Portugal 50 Invest Drève St Pierre NV Belgium 50 Unidorm SA Portugal 50 u.hub Investments Lumiar S.A Portugal 25 Companies fully owned by holding company XL Fund BV (90% subsidiary of Xior Student Housing NV) ** Company fully owned by Stubeant BV (75% subsidiary of Xior Student Housing NV) 31 December 2020: 1 Companies merged with Xior Student Housing NV in 2021. 2 Companies merged with XL Fund bv in 2021. 290 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 291 A judgment of the Commercial Court of Antwerp, Antwerp Division, rejected the other party’s claim as unfounded on 1 February 2021. On 10 February 2021, the other party reported that it accepts this judgment and the other party paid EUR 18,000 in legal costs to the Company. The court rejected the Company’s counterclaim as unfounded. c) In addition to these two legal proceedings, the Company was also involved in another (currently completed) legal procedure as the defendant. On 12 October 2020, the Company was summoned by the leaseholder of one of its main retail properties to appear before the Commercial Court of Antwerp, Antwerp Division. This leaseholder, who, as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, had liquidity problems (with a signicant arrears of the ground rent in respect of the Company as a result) and for which legal reorganisation proceedings have been opened by the Commercial Court of Antwerp, Antwerp Division, summoned the Company to obtain, in principle, the nullity of the leasehold agreement on account of alleged fraud on the part of the Company and, on a subsidiary basis, to obtain an adjustment to the periodic payment of the ground rent in accordance with the current market value of the property. Given that the Company has very good arguments to refute these claims (and to institute a possible counter-claim), the Company and the claimant held negotiations immediately after receipt of the summonses to resolve the dispute for good. On 9 February 2021, a settlement agreement was signed by the Company and the claimant whereby, in addition to the amicable termination of the ground lease agreement (and the commercial lease) for the retail property as at 31 May 2021, the Company recovered a larger than initially estimated part of the outstanding ground lease ground rent: EUR 341,605 (EUR 166,605 of which was claimed by the Company by calling upon the bank guarantee provided by the claimant under the concluded ground lease agreement). The claimant shall pay the EUR 78,898.67 balance of the Company’s receivables (not including the suspension) with respect to the claimant in 55 monthly instalments of EUR 1,434.50 to the Company from 1 June 2021. The claimant has denitively and irrevocably waived the legal claim led as a nal part of the settlement. The settlement agreement was also ofcially executed (before a notary) on 31 May 2021. The claimant shall pay the EUR 142,150.52 debt with regard to the suspension (under the leaseholder’s reorganisation plan approved by the court’s judgment of 18 December 2020) to the Company over a ve-year period in quarterly instalments of EUR 7,481.60 starting on 2 March 2021 and ending by 15 September 2025. d) As a leaseholder, the Company is also involved in a court- ordered assessment for a building in Ghent whose heavy facade cladding elements came undone and fell down in November 2020. The Commercial Court of Ghent, Ghent Division, appointed a court expert to determine the defects, damage and causes in a judgment on 9 July 2021. An introductory meeting is scheduled on 10 March 2022 for all those involved in the case. In principle, the Company should not incur any liability in this matter as the responsibility for such a defect normally rests exclusively with the contractor, subcontractor and/or architects concerned. e) The Company is also involved in a dispute before the Dutch- language Commercial Court of Brussels with regard to one of its student complexes in the Brussels-Capital Region (which it acquired at the end of 2020) after several shortcomings were found during works done by a contractor between mid- 2013 and the end of 2014. Because of this, the Company is withholding the payment of EUR 410,060.54 in outstanding invoices to the contractor as security. The Company (and more specically its legal predecessor) subsequently summoned the contractor and architect on 28 January 2015 (procedure still pending before the court). The court also appointed a court expert. In the nal expert report of 25 April 2017, the expert stated that the Company still had to pay the contractor an outstanding balance of EUR 256,028.09, excluding interest and contractual provisions. The Company (and, more specically, its legal predecessor) paid EUR 100,000 to the contractor on 30 August 2017 (in exchange for the contractor’s execution of the work, which has not happened to this day), which means that there is still an outstanding balance of EUR 156,028.09. After the nal expert report was led, the Company also led an appeal before the court about the emergence of new defects (for example relating to ventilation). The Commercial Court subsequently decided in a decision on 20 December 2019 that the court expert’s assignment was to be extended. After that, the contractor had the subcontractor responsible for ventilation systems summoned (and the subcontractor joined the procedure). The expert considered that the engineering rm responsible for the ventilation should also be involved in the procedure, so the Company also had the engineering rm summoned and the Dutch-language Commercial Court of Brussels decided in a decision on 6 July 2021 that the Company and the responsible engineering rm can each also present their own conclusions. The conclusions are currently being exchanged between the parties and the case will be settled in court on 6 June 2022. Even if the Company feels that a settlement can be reached with regard to part of the work to 10.9.35 OFF-BALANCE SHEET RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS A number of properties were acquired from third parties in the course of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The sellers provided (partial) rental guarantees for a number of these properties. The duration of these rental guarantees varies from 12 to 36 months starting from the transfer date. More specically, the Company has received a rental or return guarantee for the properties on Tongerseweg in Maastricht (ended in September 2017), Kronehoefstraat in Eindhoven (ended in September 2018), Tramsingel 27 in Breda (ended in October 2017), Willem Dreeslaan in Utrecht, Spoorstraat in Venlo, Kwietheuvel in Venlo, Antonia Veerstraat in Delft (ended in September 2018), Waldorpstraat in The Hague (ended in September 2018), Campus Verbeekstraat in Leiden (ended in December 2018), Ariënsplein in Enschede (ended in September 2019), Naritaweg in Amsterdam (ended in April 2019), Rotsoord in Utrecht (ended in August 2019), Avenue d’Auderghem/Oudergemlaan in Etterbeek (ended in October 2018), Tesselschadestraat in Leeuwarden (ended in December 2018), Annadal in Maastricht (ended in December 2020), Duivendaal in Wageningen (ended in 2019), Alma Student (ended in October 2020), Roxi in Zaventem, Campus Besos in Barcelona, 365 Rooms in Brussels, 6 en 30 in Antwerp, Val Benoit in Liège, Katzensprung in Vaals, Uhub São João in Porto (ended in 2021), Uhub Benca in Lisbon (ended in 2021), Amro Malaga, Hubr Sevilla and Hubr Malaga. 10.9.36 LEGAL AND ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS a) On 28 October 2015, a company that was acquired by the Company as part of the IPO following a merger was sued by non-voluntary third-party intervention before the Commercial Court of Leuven in the context of a dispute regarding a real estate project implementation contract. The dispute does not relate to the property belonging to the Company’s portfolio. The claimant who sued by non-voluntary third-party intervention and indemnication has now waived the claim. During the procedure, the original defendant also led an indemnication claim against the Company. By judgement of 6 April 2017, the Commercial Court of Leuven ruled that the agreement included in the relevant contract was terminated by mutual agreement between the claimant and the original defendant and ordered the latter to pay a termination fee in favour of the claimant. The claim of the original defendant against the Company was rejected as unfounded by the court. In a petition on 12 July 2017, the original defendant – now the appellant – lodged an appeal against the judgement of the Commercial Court of Leuven on 6 April 2017. The claims as set out in the rst instance were taken on by the respective parties in the appeal proceedings. A judgment of the Brussels Court of Appeal of 8 November 2021 signicantly reduced the amount of EUR 371,000 originally sought by the claimant and nally ordered the appellant to pay the claimant EUR 40,000 plus interest. In addition, the Company was convicted in appeal to indemnify the appellant for the principal amount, the interest and the costs the appellant was ordered to pay to the claimant. In view of the contractual arrangements made by the Company in this regard, the negative result of this ruling is not material to the Company as a whole and is limited to the payment of the summons costs of EUR 354.08 and the costs of the proceedings of EUR 6,250 (to the appellant). As a result of the very limited negative impact of the ruling, the Company has accepted the decision. b) On 4 November 2019, the Company was also summoned before the Commercial Court of Antwerp, Antwerp Division, with respect to a dispute concerning the acquisition or not by the Company of 100% of the shares in a target company owning a specic property in Antwerp. The main objective of the target company’s shareholders is the execution in kind of the purchase agreement. On a subsidiary basis, the target company’s shareholders provisionally claim damages of EUR 210,000 for an alleged breach of contract. In addition, the Company also claims the costs of the proceedings, estimated at the costs of summons (EUR 315.7), a litigation fee of EUR 18,000 and the rolling right of EUR 165. If the Company is forced to execute the purchase agreement in kind, this would, according to the target company’s shareholders, mean that the Company would have to pay a purchase price of EUR 3,500,000 (partly by taking over a current account of one of the target company’s shareholders), in exchange for the shares (and thus indirectly the ownership of the real estate in Antwerp). The fact that the Company strongly contests the counterparty’s claims is further reinforced by the Company ling a counterclaim against the counterpart for breach of the relevant contractual provisions. The compensation resulting from the counterclaim was provisionally estimated at EUR 49,623.76. 292 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 293 10.9.37 STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING OF THE COMPANY XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV ON THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 We present to you our statutory auditor’s report in the context of our statutory audit of the consolidated accounts of Xior Student Housing NV (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (jointly “the Group”). This report includes our report on the consolidated accounts, as well as the other legal and regulatory requirements. This forms part of an integrated whole and is indivisible. We have been appointed as statutory auditor by the general meeting d.d. 24 June 2021, following the proposal formulated by the board of directors and following the recommendation by the audit committee. Our mandate will expire on the date of the general meeting which will deliberate on the annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. We have performed the statutory audit of the Company’s consolidated accounts for 7 consecutive years. Report on the consolidated accounts Unqualied opinion We have performed the statutory audit of the Group’s consolidated accounts, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2021, and the consolidated prot and loss account for the year then ended, the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’s equity, the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated nancial statements, including a summary of signicant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and which is characterised by a consolidated balance sheet total of EUR ‘000’ 2.076.446 and a consolidated net result for the year of EUR ‘000’ 82.313. In our opinion, the consolidated accounts give a true and fair view of the Group’s net equity and consolidated nancial position as at 31 December 2021, and of its consolidated nancial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium. Basis for unqualied opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) as applicable in Belgium. Furthermore, we have applied the International Standards on Auditing as approved by the IAASB which are applicable to the year-end and which are not yet approved at the national level. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the “Statutory auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated accounts” section of our report. We have fullled our ethical responsibilities in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated accounts in Belgium, including the requirements related to independence. We have obtained from the board of directors and Company ofcials the explanations and information necessary for performing our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Key audit matters A key audit matter is a matter that, in our professional judgement, was of most signicance in our audit of the consolidated accounts of the current period. This matter was addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated accounts as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on this matter. VALUATION OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Description of the Key Audit Matter The company recorded investment property on the assets side of the balance sheet at 31 December 2021 for a total sum of EUR ‘000’ 1.967.056. IFRS-standards require investment property to be stated at fair value. The measurement of that fair value strongly depends on a number of selected parameters, the most important ones being the rental value of the property, the occupation rate, the discount rate and the estimated costs of maintenance and repair. As required by legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies, the investment properties are valued by an external appraiser. be carried out as part of the procedure with the contractor in question, it regards the material impact of this dispute on the Company as limited now that the Company has put in place an indemnity and compensation mechanism to contractually hedge itself against the previous owner. f) On 23 December 2020, the Company was informed of a collective claim by 45 (mainly Spanish) students of the Xior Picasso – Xior Vélazquez residence in Villaviciosa de Odón (Madrid) against Mosquera Directorship SL (an 80% Xior subsidiary). They wish to claim a total of EUR 148,072.55 due to an alleged lack of service during the rst lockdown and a situation of force majeure due to the Covid-19 crisis. They particularly want to reclaim the rent from 10 March to 30 June 2020 plus interest and legal costs. Xior has set aside a provision for the full amount of this rst collective claim. On 28 January 2021, the Company was informed of a second collective claim by a group of 36 students of the same residence as the one mentioned above against Mosquera Directorship SL. They are claiming EUR 123,217.82 on the same grounds as those mentioned above. They particularly want to reclaim the rent from 10 March to 30 June 2020 and the securities that were not returned plus interest and legal costs. This provision was set up in Q1 2021. At present, the Company is awaiting the verdict with regard to the aforementioned legal proceedings. 294 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 295 • Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the board of directors; • Conclude on the appropriateness of the board of directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast signicant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our statutory auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated accounts or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our statutory auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern; • Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated accounts, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated accounts represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation; • Obtain sufcient and appropriate audit evidence regarding the nancial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated nancial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the board of directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and signicant audit ndings, including any signicant deciencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide the audit committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From the matters communicated with the audit committee, we determine those matters that were of most signicance in the audit of the consolidated accounts of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter. Other legal and regulatory requirements Responsibilities of the board of directors The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and the content of the directors’ report on the consolidated accounts and all other information included in the annual report on the consolidated accounts. Statutory auditor’s responsibilities In the context of our engagement and in accordance with the Belgian standard which is complementary to the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) as applicable in Belgium, our responsibility is to verify, in all material respects, the directors’ report on the consolidated accounts, and the other information included in the annual report on the consolidated accounts, and to report on these matters. Aspects related to the directors’ report on the consolidated accounts In our opinion, after having performed specic procedures in relation to the directors’ report on the consolidated accounts, this directors’ report is consistent with the consolidated accounts for the year under audit and is prepared in accordance with article 3:32 of the Companies’ and Associations’ Code. In accordance with article 37 §2 of the ‘Wet van 12 mei 2014’ regarding “de gereglementeerde vastgoedgennootschappen”, and in accordance with article 8 of the royal decree of 13 July 2014 related to the real estate investment funds, all transactions of the Company with parties described by article 37 §1 of aforementioned law, were disclosed in the section ‘conflicts of interest’ of the annual nancial report. In the context of our audit of the consolidated accounts, we are also responsible for considering, in particular based on the knowledge acquired resulting from the audit, whether the directors’ report on the consolidated accounts and the other information included in the annual report on the consolidated accounts, containing: • Risk factors ; • Consolidated key gures 31 december 2021; • Strategy and operational activities; • Management report; • Corporate governance; • Xior on the stock exchange; • Real Estate report; • Statements. As required by legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies, the investment properties are valued by an external appraiser. The valuation of the investment property is a key audit matter in our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements due to their material signicance relative to the nancial statements on the one hand and the level of judgment inherent in the valuation process on the other. For additional information on the valuation of the investment property, please refer to Notes 10.6.7. and 10.9.8 of these Consolidated Financial Statements. How our Audit addressed the Key Audit Matter In assessing the reliability of the third-party valuation and the reasonableness of the parameters used, we performed the following procedures: • We reconciled the report of the external appraisers to the value as included in the nancial statements per 31 december 2021; • We assessed the objectivity, independence and competence of the external appraisers; • We involved internal valuation experts for assessing the reasonability of the most important parameters used by the external appraisers, being yield and value per m² GLA; • Together with our internal valuation experts, we analysed the reasonability of the fair value fluctuations of the investment property portfolio between 31 december 2021 and 31 december 2020; • We nally checked whether the disclosures in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are in compliance with IFRS. We found the assumptions and data used to be reasonable and in line with our expectations and management’s methodology and estimates to be reasonable and the related company’s disclosures appropriate. Responsibilities of the board of directors for the preparation of the consolidated accounts The board of directors is responsible for the preparation of consolidated accounts that give a true and fair view in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium, and for such internal control as the board of directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated accounts that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the consolidated accounts, the board of directors is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the board of directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Statutory auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated accounts Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated accounts as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated accounts. In performing our audit, we comply with the legal, regulatory and normative framework applicable to the audit of the consolidated accounts in Belgium. A statutory audit does not provide any assurance as to the Group’s future viability nor as to the efciency or effectiveness of the directors’ current or future business management at Group level. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated accounts, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control; • Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control; 296 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 297 STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV ON THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING ON 31 DECEMBER 2020 In the context of the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of Xior Student Housing NV (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together “the Group”), we present to you our statutory auditor’s report. This contains our report on the Consolidated Financial Statements as well as the other disclosures required by legislation and regulations. It forms one whole and is indivisible. We were appointed as Statutory Auditor by the Annual General Meeting of 17 May 2018, in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors made on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Our mandate expires on the date of the Annual General Meeting that will consider the nancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020. We have conducted the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for six consecutive nancial years. Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements Unqualied Opinion We have audited the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of 31 December 2020, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, as well as notes including the important accounting principles for nancial statements. These Consolidated Financial Statements show a consolidated balance sheet total of EUR ‘000’ 1,620,316 and the consolidated income statement ends with a net result of EUR ‘000’ -41,773. In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the assets and the Group’s consolidated nancial position on 31 December 2020 and its consolidated nancial result and consolidated cash flows for the nancial year ending on that date, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as approved by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium. Basis for our unqualied opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as applicable in Belgium. In addition, we have adopted the IAASB approved international standards on auditing that are applicable at the current cut-off date and have not yet been approved at national level. Our responsibilities under these standards are further described in the section “Responsibilities of the Statutory Auditor for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements” of our report. We have complied with all ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the consolidated nancial statement in Belgium, including those relating to independence. We have obtained the clarication and information required for our audit from the Company’s Board of Directors and employees. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Key points of the audit The principal audit concerns those matters that in our professional opinion were the most signicant in the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the current reporting period. These matters are considered in the context of our audit of the nancial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion on them, and we do not express an opinion on them separately. VALUATION OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY Key point of the audit: As of 31 December 2020, the company has recognised investment properties on the assets side of its balance sheet for a total amount of EUR ‘000’ 1,555,779. IFRS standards require investment properties to be carried at fair value. The determination of that fair value depends heavily on a number of selected parameters. The most important are the rental value of the property, the occupancy rate, the discount rate and the estimated costs for maintenance and repairs. In accordance with the legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies, the investment properties are valued by an external valuation expert. In their report of 31 December 2020, the external surveyors in Spain and Portugal drew attention to a signicant uncertainty about the effects of the coronavirus on the future valuation of real estate. This uncertainty relates mainly to the future macroeconomic consequences of the current Covid-19 pandemic, with regard to potential treasury and continuity problems of tenants and, in the longer term, the relationship is materially misstated or contains information which is inadequately disclosed or otherwise misleading. In light of the procedures we have performed, there are no material misstatements we have to report to you. Statement related to independence • Our registered audit rm and our network did not provide services which are incompatible with the statutory audit of the consolidated accounts, and our registered audit rm remained independent of the Group in the course of our mandate; • The fees for additional services which are compatible with the statutory audit of the consolidated accounts referred to in article 3:65 of the Companies’ and Associations’ Code are correctly disclosed and itemised in the notes to the consolidated accounts. European Uniform Electronic Format (ESEF) We have also veried, in accordance with the draft standard on the verication of the compliance of the nancial statements with the European Uniform Electronic Format (hereinafter “ESEF”), the compliance of the ESEF format with the regulatory technical standards established by the European Delegate Regulation No. 2019/815 of 17 December 2018 (hereinafter: “Delegated Regulation”). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation, in accordance with ESEF requirements, of the consolidated nancial statements in the form of an electronic le in ESEF format (hereinafter “digital consolidated nancial statements”) included in the annual nancial report. Our responsibility is to obtain sufcient appropriate evidence to conclude that the format and marking language of the digital consolidated nancial statements comply in all material respects with the ESEF requirements under the Delegated Regulation. Based on the work we have performed, we believe that the format of and marking of information in the ofcial version of the digital consolidated nancial statements included in the annual nancial report of the Group per 31 December 2021 comply in all material respects with the ESEF requirements under the Delegated Regulation. Other statements • This report is consistent with the additional report to the audit committee referred to in article 11 of the Regulation (EU) N° 537/2014. Diegem, 15 April 2022 The statutory auditor PwC Reviseurs d’Entreprises SRL / PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Represented by Jeroen Bockaert Reviseur d’Entreprises / Bedrijfsrevisor 298 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 299 Group’s internal audit. • Evaluating the appropriateness of accounting principles used for nancial reporting and evaluating the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors and related disclosures. • Concluding whether the going concern assumption used by the Board of Directors is acceptable and concluding, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether there is any material uncertainty with respect to events or circumstances that could cause signicant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that there is signicant uncertainty, we are required to draw attention to the related notes for the Consolidated Financial Statements in our auditor’s report, or, if such notes are inadequate, to amend our opinion. Our conclusions are based on audit evidence up to the date of our audit report. However, future events or circumstances may result in the Group no longer being able to continue as a going concern. • Evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and whether the Consolidated Financial Statements present the underlying transactions and events in a manner that gives a true and fair view. • Obtaining sufcient and appropriate audit evidence about the nancial information of the entities or businesses within the Group in order to express an opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements. We are responsible for the management, supervision and execution of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our opinion. We communicate with the Board of Directors , among others, regarding the planned scope and timing of the audit and on the signicant audit ndings, including any signicant failings in the internal audit that we identify in the course of our audit. We also provide the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee with a declaration that we have complied with the relevant ethical rules on independence, and we communicate with them on all relationships and other matters that may reasonably affect our independence and, where applicable, on the related measures to ensure our independence. Based on the matters communicated to the Board of Directors , we identify the matters that were most signicant in the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the current reporting period and that therefore constitute the key audit topics in our audit. We describe these matters in our report, unless disclosure is prohibited by law or regulation. Other legislative and regulatory requirements Responsibilities of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and content of the report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other information included in the report on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Responsibilities of the statutory auditor In the framework of our mandate and in accordance with the Belgian additional standard to the international standards (ISAs) applicable in Belgium, it is our responsibility to verify, in all material respects, the report of the Consolidated Financial Statements and other information included in the report on the consolidated report and to report on these matters. Aspects relating to the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and other information included in the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements Having performed specic work for the annual report, we are of the opinion that this annual report is consistent with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the same nancial year and has been prepared in accordance with Article 3:32 of the Companies and Associations Code. In implementation of Article 37 Section 2 of the Law of 12 May 2014 “on regulated real estate companies” and in accordance with Article 8 of the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 “with respect to regulated real estate companies”, the Company’s transactions with the parties described in Article 37 Section 1 of the aforementioned Law have been disclosed in the “Conflicts of interest” section of the annual nancial report. In the context of our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are also responsible for considering, in particular on the basis of the knowledge obtained during the audit, whether the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other information included in the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements should be qualied, specically the following chapters of the annual report: • Risk management; • Message to the shareholders; • Key gures on 31 December 2020; • Strategy and operating activities; • Management report; • Corporate governance; • The Xior share; • Property report; between supply and demand for student real estate and the resulting risk of vacancy. The valuation of investment properties is a key issue in our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements, both because of their signicance in the nancial statements and because of the subjective nature of the valuation process. For more information regarding the valuation of the investment properties, please refer to notes 10.6.7 and 10.9.8 of these Consolidated Financial Statements. How was this key point dealt with in the context of our audit? We assessed the reliability of the external valuation and the reasonableness of the parameters used on the basis of the work described below: • We assessed the objectivity, independence and competence of the external valuation experts. • For a selection of buildings, we tested the reasonableness of parameters used by comparing the parameters of the external valuation experts with those used by our internal valuation experts. If these parameters differed signicantly from those used by the external valuation expert, the impact of this difference on the fair value was determined, on the one hand, on the individual investment property and, on the other hand, on the entire property portfolio. • In addition, we have analysed the reasonableness of the underlying parameters for the changes in the fair value compared to 31 December 2019. • We tested whether the uncertainty referred to by the appraisers was adequately explained in the annual report and in the notes to the consolidated nancial statements. • Finally, we have assessed the compliance of the information included in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements with IFRS standards. Board of Directors’ responsibilities for the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and the legal and statutory and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements which are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, explaining, where appropriate, circumstances relating to continuity and the assumptions relating thereto, unless the Board of Directors intends to dissolve the Group or cease trading, or unless it has no realistic alternative but to do so. Statutory Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance that the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an audit report which includes our opinion. A reasonable level of assurance is a high level of assurance but does not guarantee that an audit carried out in accordance with the ISA would always detect a material misstatement where one exists. Variations may occur due to fraud or error and are considered to be signicant if they could reasonably be expected to affect, individually or in combination, the economic decisions made by users on the basis of these Consolidated Financial Statements. In carrying out our audit, we comply with the legal, regulatory and normative framework applicable to the audit of Consolidated Financial Statements in Belgium. However, a statutory audit does not provide any certainty about the Company’s future viability or about the efciency or effectiveness with which the Board of Directors has or will take control of the Company’s business operations. As part of an audit conducted in accordance with the ISAs, we apply professional judgement and maintain a professionally critical attitude throughout the audit. We also carry out the following work: • Identifying and estimating the risks of material misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements, whether due to fraud or error, determining and performing the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, and obtaining audit evidence that is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. The risk of not detecting a material anomaly is greater if that anomaly is the result of fraud than if it is the result of errors, because fraud may involve conspiracy, forgery, deliberate failure to record transactions, deliberate misrepresentation or violation in the internal audit. • Obtaining an understanding of the internal audit relevant to the audit, with the objective of designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the 300 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 301 STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV ON THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING ON 31 DECEMBER 2019 In the context of the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of Xior Student Housing NV (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together “the Group”), we present to you our statutory auditor’s report. This contains our report on the Consolidated Financial Statements as well as the other disclosures required by legislation and regulations. It forms one whole and is indivisible. We were appointed as Statutory Auditor by the Annual General Meeting of 17 May 2018, in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors made on the recommendation of the Audit Committee. Our mandate expires on the date of the Annual General Meeting that will consider the nancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020. We have conducted the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for ve consecutive nancial years. Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements Unqualied Opinion We have audited the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of 31 December 2019, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, as well as notes including the important accounting principles for nancial statements. These Consolidated Financial Statements show a consolidated balance sheet total of EUR ‘000’ 1,276,529 and the consolidated income statement ends with a net result of EUR ‘000’ 7,659. In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the assets and the Group’s consolidated nancial position on 31 December 2019 and its consolidated nancial result and consolidated cash flows for the nancial year ending on that date, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as approved by the European Union and with the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium. Basis for our unqualied opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as applicable in Belgium. In addition, we have adopted the IAASB approved international standards on auditing that are applicable at the current cut-off date and have not yet been approved at national level. Our responsibilities under these standards are further described in the section “Responsibilities of the Statutory Auditor for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements” of our report. We have complied with all ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the consolidated nancial statement in Belgium, including those relating to independence. We have obtained the clarication and information required for our audit from the Company’s Board of Directors and employees. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Emphasis on a particular matter – Event after the date of closure of the nancial year With regard to the Covid-19 pandemic, we would like to draw your attention to point 5.5 of the annual report and note 10.9.32 of the con - solidated nancial statements (“Events occurring after the balance sheet date”). In this report, the board of directors explains its opinion that the consequences of this pandemic could have a material im - pact on the Company’s business operations in 2020, but that they do not have a material impact on the Company’s nancial position as of 31 December 2019. We do not express any reservations in our opinion on this matter. Key points of the audit The principal audit concerns those matters that in our professional opinion were the most signicant in the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the current reporting period. These matters are considered in the context of our audit of the nancial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion on them, and we do not express an opinion on them separately. VALUATION OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY Key point of the audit: As of 31 December 2019, the company has recognised investment properties on the assets side of its balance sheet for a total amount of EUR ‘000’ 1,190,791. IFRS standards require investment properties to be carried at fair value. The determination of that fair value depends heavily on a number of selected parameters. The most important are the rental value of the property, the occupancy rate, the discount rate and the estimated costs for maintenance and repairs. In accordance with the legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies, the investment properties are valued by an external valuation expert. The valuation of investment properties is a key issue in our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements, both because of their signicance in the nancial statements and because of the subjective nature of the valuation process. • Corporate social responsibility; • Statements; • Permanent document; contain any material misstatement or information that is incorrectly stated or otherwise misleading. In the light of the work we have carried out, we have no material deviations to report. The “other information” as summarised above does not include the “Corporate Social Responsibility” and “Message to the shareholders” sections, as these will only be made available after the report date. If we were to notice any material deviations as we read these sections once they have been made available, we must communicate them to the Board of Directors. Statements concerning independence • Our statutory auditor’s ofce and our network did not carry out any assignments incompatible with the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements and our statutory auditor’s ofce remained independent of the Group during the course of our mandate. • The fees for the additional tasks that are compatible with the statutory audit of the consolidated annual accounts referred to in Article 3:65 of the Companies and Associations Code have been correctly stated and broken down in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Other statements • This report is consistent with our additional statement to the Audit Committee as referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 537/2014. Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, 23 February 2021 The statutory auditor PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Represented by Damien Walgrave Statutory Auditor 302 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 303 Financial Statements present the underlying transactions and events in a manner that gives a true and fair view. • Obtaining sufcient and appropriate audit evidence about the nancial information of the entities or businesses within the Group in order to express an opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements. We are responsible for the management, supervision and execution of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our opinion. We communicate with the Board of Directors , among others, regarding the planned scope and timing of the audit and on the signicant audit ndings, including any signicant failings in the internal audit that we identify in the course of our audit. We also provide the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee with a declaration that we have complied with the relevant ethical rules on independence, and we communicate with them on all relationships and other matters that may reasonably affect our independence and, where applicable, on the related measures to ensure our independence. Based on the matters communicated to the Board of Directors , we identify the matters that were most signicant in the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the current reporting period and that therefore constitute the key audit topics in our audit. We describe these matters in our report, unless disclosure is prohibited by law or regulation. Other legislative and regulatory requirements Responsibilities of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and content of the report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other information included in the report on the Consolidated Financial Statements. Responsibilities of the statutory auditor In the framework of our mandate and in accordance with the Belgian additional standard to the international standards (ISAs) applicable in Belgium, it is our responsibility to verify, in all material respects, the report of the Consolidated Financial Statements and other information included in the report on the consolidated report and to report on these matters. Aspects relating to the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and other information included in the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements Having performed specic work for the annual report, we are of the opinion that this annual report is consistent with the Consolidated Financial Statements for the same nancial year and has been prepared in accordance with Article 3:32 of the Companies and Associations Code. In the context of our audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements, we are also responsible for considering, in particular on the basis of the knowledge obtained during the audit, whether the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other information included in the annual report on the Consolidated Financial Statements should be qualied, specically the following chapters of the annual report: • Risk management; • Message to the shareholders; • Key gures on 31 December 2019; • Strategy and operating activities; • Management report; • Corporate governance; • The Xior share; • Property report; • Corporate social responsibility; • Statements; • Permanent document; contain any material misstatement or information that is incorrectly stated or otherwise misleading. In the light of the work we have carried out, we have no material deviations to report. Statements concerning independence • Our statutory auditor’s ofce and our network did not carry out any assignments incompatible with the statutory audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements and our statutory auditor’s ofce remained independent of the Group during the course of our mandate. • The fees for the additional tasks that are compatible with the statutory audit of the consolidated annual accounts referred to in Article 3:65 of the Companies and Associations Code have been correctly stated and broken down in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Other statements • This report is consistent with our additional statement to the Audit Committee as referred to in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 537/2014. Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, 20 April 2020 The statutory auditor PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV Represented by Damien Walgrave Statutory Auditor For more information regarding the valuation of the investment properties, please refer to notes 10.6.4 and 10.6.7 of these Consolidated Financial Statements. How was this key point dealt with in the context of our audit? We assessed the reliability of the external valuation and the reasonableness of the parameters used on the basis of the work described below: • We assessed the objectivity, independence and competence of the external valuation experts. • For a selection of buildings, we tested the reasonableness of parameters used by comparing the parameters of the external valuation experts with those used by our internal valuation experts. If these parameters differed signicantly from those used by the external valuation expert, the impact of this difference on the fair value was determined, on the one hand, on the individual investment property and, on the other hand, on the entire property portfolio. • In addition, we have analysed the reasonableness of the underlying parameters for the changes in the fair value compared to 31 December 2018. • Finally, we have assessed the compliance of the information included in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements with IFRS standards. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors for the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and the legal and statutory and regulatory requirements applicable in Belgium, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements which are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, explaining, where appropriate, circumstances relating to continuity and the assumptions relating thereto, unless the Board of Directors intends to dissolve the Group or cease trading, or unless it has no realistic alternative but to do so. Statutory Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance that the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an audit report which includes our opinion. A reasonable level of assurance is a high level of assurance but does not guarantee that an audit carried out in accordance with the ISA would always detect a material misstatement where one exists. Variations may occur due to fraud or error and are considered to be signicant if they could reasonably be expected to affect, individually or in combination, the economic decisions made by users on the basis of these Consolidated Financial Statements. In carrying out our audit, we comply with the legal, regulatory and normative framework applicable to the audit of Consolidated Financial Statements in Belgium. However, a statutory audit does not provide any certainty about the Company’s future viability or about the efciency or effectiveness with which the Board of Directors has or will take control of the Company’s business operations. As part of an audit conducted in accordance with the ISAs, we apply professional judgement and maintain a professionally critical attitude throughout the audit. We also carry out the following work: • Identifying and estimating the risks of material misstatement of the Consolidated Financial Statements, whether due to fraud or error, determining and performing the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, and obtaining audit evidence that is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. The risk of not detecting a material anomaly is greater if that anomaly is the result of fraud than if it is the result of errors, because fraud may involve conspiracy, forgery, deliberate failure to record transactions, deliberate misrepresentation or violation in the internal audit. • Obtaining an understanding of the internal audit relevant to the audit, with the objective of designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal audit. • Evaluating the appropriateness of accounting principles used for nancial reporting and evaluating the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors and related disclosures. • Concluding whether the going concern assumption used by the Board of Directors is acceptable and concluding, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether there is any material uncertainty with respect to events or circumstances that could cause signicant doubt about the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that there is signicant uncertainty, we are required to draw attention to the related notes for the Consolidated Financial Statements in our auditor’s report, or, if such notes are inadequate, to amend our opinion. Our conclusions are based on audit evidence up to the date of our audit report. However, future events or circumstances may result in the Group no longer being able to continue as a going concern. • Evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and whether the Consolidated 304 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 305 10.10 CONDENSED VERSION OF XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV’S SEPARATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Xior Student Housing NV’s separate annual nancial statements are based on the IFRS standards and in accordance with the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies of 13 July 2014. The full version of Xior Student Housing NV’s separate annual nancial statements will be deposited together with the Annual Report and the Statutory Auditor’s report with the National Bank of Belgium within the statutory term and is available free of charge on the Company website (www.xior.be) and from the registered of ce on request. The Statutory Auditor has issued an unquali ed opinion without reservations for the separate annual nancial statement of Xior Student Housing NV. 306 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 307 OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON THE PORTFOLIO 27,484 26,104 XVI (+/-) Result on the sale of investment property (+) - Net property sales (sales price – transaction fees) (-) - Book value of sold property XVIII (+/-) Variations in the fair value of investment property 27,473 -35,057 (+) - Positive variations in the fair value of investment property 31,134 377 (-) - Negative variations in the Fair Value of investment property 3,660 35,434 XIX (+/-) Other portfolio result -791 -3,126 OPERATING RESULT 54,167 -12,078 XX (+) Financial income 29,413 16,516 - Interest and dividends collected 29,413 16,516 XXI (-) Net interest costs -11,445 -9,651 (-) - Nominal interest paid on loans -7,834 -6,662 (-) - Breakdown of the nominal amount of nancial debt -395 -332 (-) - Costs of permitted hedging instruments -3,216 -2,657 Authorised hedging instruments that are not subject to hedge accounting as dened by IFRS -3,216 -2,657 XXII (-) Other nancial costs -1,394 -931 (-) - Bank costs and other commissions -1,214 -869 (-) - Other -180 -61 XXIII (+/-) Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities 11,150 -21,768 - Permitted hedging instruments subject to hedging accounting as dened under IFRS 11,621 -9,042 - Other -471 12,726 FINANCIAL RESULT 27,724 -15,833 XXIV Share in the result of associated companies and joint ventures 0 -284 RESULT BEFORE TAXES 81,891 -28,196 XXIV (+/-) Corporation taxes -2,241 -973 XXV (+/-) Exit tax 0 23 XXV (+/-) Deferred taxes -1,582 -1,768 TAXES -3,823 -2,718 NET RESULT 78,068 -30,914 10.10.1 STANDALONE INCOME STATEMENT RENTAL INCOME (in KEUR) 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 I (+) Rental income 33,927 33,696 (+) Rental income 29,902 33,049 (+) Rental guarantees 4,183 920 (+/-) Rental discounts -158 -273 III (+/-) Rental related expenses -33 -204 write downs on trade receivables -33 -204 NET RENTAL INCOME 33,894 33,492 V (+) Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant for let properties 5,432 6,989 Recharging of rental charges borne by the owner 5,349 6,910 Calculation of withholding tax and taxes on rented properties 83 79 VII (-) Rental charges and taxes normally payable by the tenant for let properties -8,155 -7,790 Rental charges borne by the owner -8,037 -7,689 Withholding tax and taxes on rented properties -119 -101 VIII (+/-) Other rent-related income and expenditure 1,954 771 PROPERTY RESULT 33,124 33,463 IX (-) Technical costs -1,614 -1,487 Recurring technical costs -1,726 -1,498 Maintenance -1,494 -1,262 Insurance premiums -232 -236 Non-recurring technical costs 112 10 Damage claims 112 10 X Commercial costs -352 -320 Publicity -298 -280 Lawyers' fees and legal costs -54 -40 XI Costs and taxes for non-let properties 0 -609 XII Property management costs -2,202 -2,355 Management costs (external) 0 0 (-) Management costs (internal) -2,202 -2,355 XIII (-) Other property charges -1,569 -1,263 Architects' fees -12 0 (-) Valuation expert fees -178 -321 (-) Other -1,379 -942 PROPERTY CHARGES -5,737 -6,034 PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT 27,387 27,428 XIV (-) General company expenses -4,890 -4,368 XV (+/-) Other operating income and costs 4,988 3,044 308 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 309 10.10.3 STANDALONE BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 I Fixed assets 1,866,168 920,806 B Intangible xed assets 239 13 C Investment properties 605,681 680,479 Property available to let 585,418 677,488 Property developments 20,263 2,990 D Other tangible xed assets 723 703 Tangible xed assets for own use 723 703 Other E Financial xed assets 348,390 239,348 Assets at fair value via result 348,304 239,327 Other 86 21 G Trade receivables and other xed assets 911,131 135 ICO NC loans 910,996 0 Miscellaneous 135 135 H Deferred taxes – assets 2 2 I Shareholdings in associated companies and joint ventures, equity movements 3 126 II Current assets 59,107 565,748 D Trade receivables 1,240 2035 E Tax receivables and other current assets 47,456 559,732 Taxes -8 460 Salaries and social security Other 47,464 559,272 F Cash and cash equivalents 1,461 991 G Accruals and deferrals 8,950 2,989 Expenses to be carried over 3,274 582 Income received from real estate 1,299 Other 4,377 2,407 TOTAL ASSETS 1,925,275 1,486,553 10.10.2 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 78,068 -30,914 Other components of the comprehensive result (+/-) Impact on the fair value of estimated transaction costs and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties 0 0 (+/-) Variations in the effective part of the fair value of permitted cash flow hedging instruments 0 0 Comprehensive result 78,068 -30,914 310 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 311 II Current liabilities 110,906 84,645 B Current nancial liabilities 161,696 63,919 a. Credit institutions 161,696 63,919 D Trade debts and other current liabilities 31,083 3,748 Exit tax -9 - Other 31,094 3,748 Suppliers 5,347 3,271 Tenants 368 227 Taxe, Salaries and social security 377 250 Borrowings towards subsidiaries (C/A) 25,000 0 E Other current liabilities 4,193 13,577 Other 4,193 13,577 F Accruals and deferrals 3,934 3,401 a. Property income received in advance 492 350 c. Other 3,442 3,051 Total equity and liabilities 1,925,275 1,486,553 LIABILITIES Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 EQUITY 1,034,999 694,258 A Capital 494,772 375,441 Issued capital 500,063 378,836 Capital increase costs (-) -5,291 -3,395 B Issue premiums 508,008 338,065 C Reserves -45,849 11,666 Statutory reserves Reserve for the balance of variations in the fair value of property -2,018 43,861 Reserve for the impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties -34,439 -25,293 Reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments not subject to hedging accounting as dened in the IFRS -24,509 -15,467 Reserve for the share in the result of subsidiaries that are processed based on the equity method -3,494 -1,962 Onbeschikbare reserve: reserve voor voorzienbare verliezen Other reserves 102 102 Retained earnings from previous nancial years 18,509 10,528 D Net result for the nancial year 78,068 -30,914 LIABILITIES 890,276 792,295 I Non-current liabilities 689,370 707,650 A Voorzieningen 0 0 B Non-current nancial debts 664,195 672,437 a Credit institutions 470,352 563,160 c Other 193,718 109,277 C Other non-current nancial liabilities 12,889 24,509 Permitted hedging instruments 12,889 ,24,509 D Other non-current liabilities 354 354 F Deferred tax liabilities 11,932 10,350 a Exit tax b Other 11,932 10,350 312 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 313 10.10.4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Figures in thousands of EUR Capital Issue premiums Reserves Net result of thenancialyear Equity Balance sheet as at 31 December 2019 342,125 276,441 3,340 27,821 649,727 Net appropriation of earnings 2019 27,821 -27,821 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves 0 Result for the period -30,914 -30,914 Other elements recognised in the comprehensive income Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities 0 Issue of new shares 54,681 54,681 Capital increase through contributions in kind 41,383 41,383 Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase -1,124 -1,124 Partial allocation of capital to issue premiums -61,624 61,624 Dividends -19,495 -19,495 Other reserves Balance sheet as at 31 December 2020 375,441 338,065 11,666 -30,914 694,258 Net appropriation of income 2020 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves -56,557 56,557 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves 8,083 -8,083 0 Result for the period 78,068 78,068 Other elements recognised in the comprehensive income Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities Issue of new shares -9,042 9,042 0 Capital increase through contributions in kind 295,071 295,071 Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase Partial allocation of capital to issue premiums -5,796 -5,796 Dividends -169,944 169,944 0 Other reserves 0 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2021 494,772 508,008 -45,849 78,068 1,034,999 314 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 315 10.10.5 DETAIL OF THE RESERVES Figures in thousands of EUR Reserve for the balance of variations in the fair value of property Reserve for the impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment property Reserve for the balance of the changes in the Fair Value of per- mitted hedging instruments that are subject to hedging accoun- tingasdenedintheIFRS Distributable reserve: reserve for foreseeable losses Reserves for the shareofprotorloss and unrealised income of subsidi- aries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method Other reserves Total reserves Balance sheet as at 31 December 2019 29,530 -22,071 -8,183 0 0 4,066 3,340 Net appropriation of income 16,105 16,105 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves 10,197 -3,007 -7,190 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves Other elements recognised in the comprehensive income Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -7,259 7,259 0 Issue of new shares Capital increase through contributions in kind Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase Capital reduction to create an available reserve to cover future losses Deferred taxes for Dutch properties Dividends -13,887 -13,887 Other Balance sheet as at 31 December 2020 43,861 -25,292 -15,467 -1,962 0 10,528 11,666 Net appropriation of earnings -30,914 -30,914 Transfer of result on the portfolio to reserves -45,879 -9,147 -1,532 56,558 0 Transfer of operating result to reserves Other elements recognised in the comprehensive income Impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties Variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities -9,042 9,042 0 Issue of new shares Capital increase through non-cash contribution Costs of issuing new shares and of capital increase Dividends -26,602 -26,602 Other Balance sheet as at 31 December 2021 -2,018 -34,439 -24,509 -3,494 0 18,611 -45,849 316 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 317 10.10.7 DISTRIBUTION OBLIGATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13, SECTION 1, FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE ROYAL DECREE OF 13 JULY 2014 REGARDING THE RREC Figures in thousands of EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Net result 78,068 -30,914 (+) Depreciation 143 191 (+) Impairments 79 237 (-) Reversal of impairments -46 -33 (-/+) Other non-monetary items -8,848 24,135 (+/-) EPRA result of the wholly owned subsidiaries by applying equity method with the look-through approach 2,302 3,604 (-/+) Result from the sale of property 0 0 (-/+) Variations in the fair value of property -27,473 35,057 Adjusted result (A) 44,225 32,277 (-/+) Gains and losses realised on property during the nancial year (+/-) (-) Gains realised on property during the nancial year exempt from the distribu- tion obligation subject to their reinvestment within a period of four years (-) (+) Gains realised on property previously exempt from the distribution obligation and not reinvested within a period of four years (+) Net gains on the realisation of property not exempt from the distribution obligation (B) 0 0 Total (A) + (B) x 80% 35,380 25,822 Debt reduction (-) 0 0 Distribution obligation 35,380 25,822 As a result of the application of the look-through approach, the EPRA results of the wholly owned subsidiaries were taken into account when determining the distribution obligation. For the determination of the amount to be paid out in accordance with Article 13, Section 1, rst paragraph of the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 regarding the RREC, the Company has the practice of correcting the share of the prot or loss of subsidiaries under the heading “Other non-monetary components”, which means that the results of subsidiaries that are not wholly owned are not taken into account for the calculation of the minimum dividend to be paid. 10.10.6 APPROPRIATION OF INCOME UNDER THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 A. Net result 78,068 -30,914 B. (-/=) Addition to/withdrawal from reserves 1. (-/+) Addition to/withdrawal from the reserve for the (positive or negative) balance of variations in the property’s fair value (-/+) - nancial year 26,316 -45,879 2. (-/+) Addition to/withdrawal from the reserve of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties (-/+) - nancial year -297 -9,146 5. (+) Addition to the reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments that are not subject to hedging accounting as dened in the IFRS (+) - nancial year 11,671 -9,042 10. (-/+) Addition to/withdrawal from other reserves (-/+) 0 0 11. (-/+) Addition to/withdrawal from retained earnings from previous nancial years (-/+) 8,801 8,083 12. (+/-) Addition to reserves for the share of prot or loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method -3,911 -1,532 C. C.ReturnoncapitalpursuanttoArticle13,Section1,rstparagraph 35,380 25,822 D. Return on capital – other than C 108 780 318 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 319 The result of the subsidiaries 100% owned by Xior Student Housing has been realised by the Company for the period from the Company’s acquisition to the closing date and has been accounted for in the Company’s equity as follows: • The operational distributable result (KEUR 2,302) of the subsidiaries was attributed to the various items for the Company’s result. This positive correction includes the sum of the positive and negative EPRA results achieved by the individual 100% owned subsidiaries, whereby the positive EPRA result of Patrimmonia Couronne-Franck SA amounting to KEUR 992 was not taken into account as this company is unable to pay its positive results as a result of statutory restrictions. • The change in the Fair Value of investment property of subsidiaries was attributed to the other portfolio result. As such, the subsidiaries’ operating result for 2021 can be used for distribution as dividend from the acquisition date (look- through approach). For subsidiaries in which the Company does not hold 100% of the shares, the Company will include its share of the results of these subsidiaries (both the realised and unrealised results) in a separate unavailable reserve account “ Reserve for the share of prot or loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method ”. For the nancial year ending 31 December 2021, the Company’s share of the results of these subsidiaries that are not wholly owned is KEUR 3,911, which will be allocated to the aforementioned unavailable reserve. 10.10.8 NON-DISTRIBUTABLE EQUITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 7:212 OF THE BELGIAN COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATIONS CODE The amount as referred to in Article 7:212 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code of the paid-up capital or – if the amount is higher – called-up capital, plus the reserves that must not be distributed by law or under the Articles of Association, is determined in Chapter IV of Annex C of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. This calculation is based on Xior Student Housing NV’s separate annual nancial statement, but by applying the look-through approach. Figures in EUR 31/12/2021 31/12/2020 Non-distributable equity in accordance with Article 7:212 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code 775,385,336 618,486,570 Paid-up capital 500,063,418 378,835,938 Issue premiums are unavailable according to the articles of association 298,447,920 298,447,920 Reserve for the positive balance of the variations in the investment value of property 24,297,814 0 Reserve for the impact on the fair value of the estimated transaction fees and costs resulting from the hypothetical disposal of investment properties -34,735,686 -34,438,159 Reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments that are not subject to hedging accounting -12,837,978 -24,508,978 Reserve for the balance of the variations in the fair value of permitted hedging instruments that are subject to hedging accounting 0 0 Reserves for the share of prot or loss and unrealised income of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method 0 0 Other reserves 149,848 149,848 Separate equity 1,034,999,177 694,257,855 Planned dividend distribution 35,488,104 26,602,077 Weighted average number of shares 24,644,517 19,560,351 Operational distributable earnings per share (EUR) 1.44 1.36 Separate equity after dividend distribution 999,511,073 667,655,778 Remaining reserve after distribution 224,125,736 49,169,209 320 I FINANCIAL REPORT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 321 STATEMENTS STATEMENTS 11 Kipdorpvest ANTWERPEN “ The student was also given a central place in the digital transformation project launched in 2021. The entire customer journey was mapped out in detail, and will serve as the basis for various platforms in 2022 and 2023, including a new website and interface platform. „ 322 I STATEMENTS XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 323 Valuation experts The Company’s property portfolio is valued by ve independent Valuation Experts: • Stadim CVBA, with its registered ofce at Mechelsesteenweg 180/8 floor, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium, with company number 0458.797.033 (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section) and represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies) by Céline Janssens; • Cushman & Wakeeld v.o.f. (as legal successor of DTZ Zaldehoff v.o.f.), with its registered ofce at Gustav Mahlerlaan 362, 1082 ME Amsterdam, The Netherlands, with chamber of commerce number 33154480 and represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies) by Jurre Brantsma; • Cushman & Wakeeld Lda, with its registered ofce at Avenida de Liberdade 131-5°, 1250-140 Lisbon, Portugal, with N° Matricula 14287 and represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies) by Ricardo Reis; and • Cushman & Wakeeld Spain Limited Sucursal en Espana, with its registered ofce at Jose Ortega y Gasset 29 6 th Floor Edicio Beatriz, 28006 Madrid with Número de Identicatión Fiscal: ESW0061691B and represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies) by Tony Loughran; • CBRE Valution Advisory SA, with its registered ofce at Edicio Castellana 200, P° de la Castellana, 2020 p. 8, 28046 Madrid, Spain, with Número de Identicatión Fiscal: A85490217 and represented (within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies) by Javier Caro. For the impact of the joint conclusion of the above-mentioned Valuation Experts with respect to the Company’s property portfolio as at 31 December 2021, please refer to Chapter 8.2.4. of the Annual Financial Report 2021 . The Valuation Experts update the valuations each quarter. The aforementioned independent Valuation Experts have each conrmed to the Company that they have no material interests in the Company except those arising from their respective contractual relationship with the Company as an independent Valuation Expert for the Company within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Each of the above Valuation Experts has agreed to the inclusion of the above joint conclusion in this Registration Document. Studies Chapter 8.1 of the Annual Financial Report 2021 contains an acquisition of a study carried out by Cushman & Wakeeld describing the general status in the underlying Belgian, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese student accommodation property markets. Cushman & Wakeeld has agreed that this information is included by reference in this Registration Document. Cushman & Wakeeld has conrmed to the Company that it has no material interests in the Company except those arising from Cushman & Wakeeld’s contractual relationship with the Company as an independent Valuation Expert of the Company within the meaning of Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. 11.1 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report contains future-oriented information, prospective information, projections, convictions, opinions and estimates produced by Xior in relation to the expected future performance of Xior and the market in which it operates (‘forward-looking statements’). By nature, forward- looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions, both general and specic, that appear justied at the time at which they are made but which may or may not turn out to be accurate, and there is a risk that such statements will not materialise. Some events are difcult to predict and may depend on factors outside of Xior’s control. In addition, the forward-looking statements are only valid on the date of this Annual Report. Statements in this Annual Report relating to past trends or activities may not be interpreted as an indication that such trends or activities will persist in future. Actual prots, the nancial situation and Xior’s performance or result may therefore differ substantially from the information projected or implied in forward-looking statements. Xior expressly rejects any obligation or guarantee to publicly update or review forward- looking statements unless it is required to do so by law. 11.2 PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT The Board of Directors of Xior Student Housing NV, with its registered ofce at Mechelsesteenweg 34, Box 108, 2018 Antwerp, is responsible for the content of this Registration Document. Xior Student Housing NV declares it has taken all reasonable measures to ensure the data in this Annual Report is in accordance with the facts and that no data has been omitted that would affect the implications of this Registration Document. As far as it is aware, this is currently the case. The Board of Directors, whose composition is set out in Chapter 6.1.5 of this Annual Report , declares to the best of its knowledge that: • The annual nancial statements, which are drawn up in accordance with the applicable standards for annual nancial statements, provide a true and fair view of the equity, nancial position and result of the Company and of the undertakings included in the consolidation. • The annual nancial report provides a true and fair overview of the business developments and result, and of the position of the Company and the undertakings included in the consolidation, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties that confront them. 11.3 INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES This Registration Document contains information provided by third parties (see Chapter 8.1 of this Annual Report for a report by Cushman & Wakeeld; Chapter 8.2.4 for the conclusions of the Valuation Experts Stadim, Cushman & Wakeeld and CBRE; and Chapters 7.6.4 and 10.9.37 for the reports by the Statutory Auditor). Xior Student Housing NV declares that the information provided by third parties is accurately reproduced. As far as the Company is aware and was able to ascertain from the information published by the third party involved, no facts have been omitted that would make the shown information inaccurate or misleading. The third-party information (reports and conclusions) was included following the approval of the information’s content, form and context. Statutory auditor For the information regarding the Statutory Auditor, please refer to Chapter 10.9.37 of this Registration Document. For an overview of the Statutory Auditor’s reports that have been included in this Registration Document with the Statutory Auditor’s consent, please refer to Chapters 7.6.4 and 10.9.37 of this Registration Document. The Statutory Auditor has conrmed to the Company that the Statutory Auditor has no material interests in the Company, except those arising from the mandate as Statutory Auditor of the Company. 324 I STATEMENTS XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 325 PERMANENT PERMANENT DOCUMENT DOCUMENT 12 Vaals- Katzensprung THE NETHERLANDS “ As Xior is close to students, we also nd it important as an organisation to share knowledge with young talents. Our annual traineeship programme offers students the chance to gain valuable practical experience in a professional environment. „ 326 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 327 12.1.4 HISTORY OF THE COMPANY Below we provide an overview of the most important changes in terms of corporate law that have occurred within the Company since its establishment. Date Event 10 March 2014 The Company is established as a private limited company under the name Xior Student Housing whose registered capital of EUR 20,000.00 is represented by 200 shares. 23 September 2015 The Company is converted into a limited company and the nancial year is extended to 31 December 2015. Increase of the registered capital to EUR 1,250,000.00, represented by 12,500 shares. 23 November 2015 The existing 12,500 shares are split into 42,500 new shares at a ratio of 1 existing share to 3.4 new shares. Increase of the registered capital to EUR 1,250,000.00, represented by 12,500 shares. 11 December 2015 The registered capital increases to EUR 90,242,678.39, represented by 4,626,780 shares following various contributions in kind and a contribution in cash as part of the completion of the IPO. The capital is reduced by EUR 6,960,638.39 to create a reserve for foreseeable losses, resulting in a new capital of EUR 83,282,040.00 represented by 4,626,780 shares. The Board of Directors is authorised to increase the Company's registered issued capital to EUR 83,282,040.00 in one or more transactions. The Board of Directors is authorised to acquire own shares or to accept them as security. The Board of Directors is authorised to acquire own Company shares, accept them as security and sell them in the event of serious imminent damage. 1 March 2016 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 87,433,866.00, represented by 4,857,437 shares following the merger by acquisition of Devimmo NV. 1 August 2016 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 88,754,814.00, represented by 4,930,823 shares following the merger by acquisition of C.P.G. CVBA. 11 October 2016 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 94,869,018.00, represented by 5,270,501 shares following a contribution in kind of all shares in the company Woonfront-Tramsingel Breda BV. 24 November 2016 Xior Student Housing NV acquires all shares in Stubis BV. 16 December 2016 Xior Student Housing NV enters into a silent merger by the acquisition of (i) Karibu Invest BV (following the silent merger of Karibu Invest BV by the acquisition of Kwartma BV), (ii) Retail Design BV, (iii) Eindhoven De Kroon BV and (iv) Woonfront- Tramsingel Breda BV. 17 January 2017 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 97,538,994.00, represented by 5,418,833 shares following the contribution in kind of a student accommodation property (under construction) in Brussels. 22 June 2017 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 146,308,482.00, represented by 8,128,249 shares as a result of the capital increase by contribution in cash following an SPO in June 2017 (public offering to subscribe to new shares in the context of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with priority allocation right). 15 December 2017 Silent merger with Xior Student Housing NV by acquisition of Amstelveen Keesomlaan 6-10 BV, Bokelweg BV, Burgwal BV, Utrecht Willem Dreeslaan BV, De Keulse Poort BV, The Safe BV, Woonfront-Antonia Veerstraat Delft BV, Woonfront- Waldorpstraat Den Haag BV and Woude BV (after the previous merger between Woude BV as the acquiring company and Stein 1 BV as the acquired company) and OHK Vastgoed BV. 28 March 2018 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 155,625,786.00, represented by 8,645,877 shares following the contribution in kind of a student accommodation property in Enschede to be renovated. 27 April 2018 Renewal of the Board of Directors' authorisation to increase the Company's registered issued capital in one or more transactions. 12.1 COMPANY DETAILS 12.1.1 NAME, LEGAL FORM, STATUS, DURATION AND REGISTRATION DATA The Company is a public limited company ( société anonyme/ naamloze vennootschap ) incorporated under Belgian law and has the status of a public regulated real estate company under Belgian law (a “public RREC” or “PRREC”). Its name is “Xior Student Housing” or “Xior”. As a public RREC, the Company falls under the scope of application of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies and the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The Company also falls under the scope of application of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Since 24 November 2015, the Company has been licensed as a public RREC under Belgian law, registered at the FSMA. The Company is a listed company within the meaning of Article 1:11 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (and therefore a “public-interest entity” within the meaning of Article 1:12 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code). Xior Student Housing’s shares have been listed on Euronext Brussels (XIOR) since 11 December 2015. The Company is entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section) under company number BE 0547.972.794. The Company has been incorporated for an indenite period. 12.1.2 REGISTERED OFFICE AND FURTHER CONTACT DETAILS The Company’s registered ofce is located at Mechelsesteenweg 34 (Box 108), 2018 Antwerp, Belgium. The Board of Directors may adopt a resolution to move the registered ofce elsewhere in Belgium. The Company’s further contact details are: Tel.: +32 3 257 04 89 (Head Ofce) E-mail: [email protected] www.xior.be 12.1.3 INCORPORATION The Company was incorporated as a private limited company, Xior Student Housing NV, on 10 March 2014, by means of a deed executed before civil-law notary Peter Timmermans, notary in Antwerp, as published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 28 March 2014 under number 14069091. The Company was incorporated with a registered capital of EUR 20,000.00, represented by 200 shares allocated to the founders as follows: • Aloxe NV: 199 shares (99.50%); and • Bimmoc BV: 1 share (0.50%). 328 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 329 12.1.4.1 Company capital A table showing the evolution of the Company’s registered capital is included in Chapter 10.9.17 of this Annual Report. 12.1.4.2 Status as a regulated public real estate company Xior Student Housing NV has the status of a public RREC. Regulated real estate companies are dened in the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies in terms of their activities. This activity consists primarily of making available real estate to users either directly or through a company in which it holds a participation. It may also own other real estate within the limits set in that regard (such as shares in public and institutional RRECs, shares in public and institutional real estate investment companies with xed capital (BEVAKs), units in certain foreign UCIs, shares issued by certain other REITs, real estate certicates and units in a specialised property investment fund), and can also (i) enter into joint ventures with a public client and (ii) develop, establish, manage or make available utilities and other facilities and installations itself or by contracting a third party in the long term, either directly or via a company in which it has a stake in accordance with the provisions of the Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The RREC may perform all the activities in this regard related to the construction, conversion, renovation, development (for its own portfolio), acquisition, disposal, management and operation of property. The RREC follows a strategy that aims to retain possession of its property for the long term. In performing its activities, it focuses on active management, which specically implies that it assumes direct responsibility for the management of its activities and the development and day-to-day management of the properties, and that all other activities that it carries out add value to these properties or for those who use them, such as providing ancillary services in relation to the provision of the properties. A public RREC is a regulated real estate company whose shares are permitted for trading on a regulated market and that raises funds in Belgium or abroad through a public offering of shares. RRECs are governed by strict legislation. The Belgian legislature has ensured that the RREC provides a great deal of transparency in relation to its activities by stipulating that at least 80% of the adjusted net result (pursuant to Article 13 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies) less the net reduction in the RREC’s debt in the course of the nancial year must be distributed. RRECs also benet from a special tax regime. The RREC is subject to the supervision of the FSMA and specic regulations. The main characteristics of these regulations are the following: • The RREC must take the legal form of a public limited company. • The shares of a public RREC must be admitted to trading on a regulated Belgian market and at least 30% of its voting securities must be continuously and permanently held by the public. • The composition of the RREC’s board of directors must be such that the RREC can be managed in accordance with Article 4 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. The permitted activities of the RREC are essentially limited to the activities provided in Article 4 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, as described above. • Strict rules in relation to conflicts of interest and internal control structures must be observed. • The RREC may not act as a property developer, unless this only happens occasionally. • The portfolio must be recognised at Fair Value (under IFRS); the RREC may not depreciate its real estate. • An independent Valuation Expert values the RREC’s assets both periodically (each quarter) and on an ad hoc basis (for example when the RREC issues shares or enters into a merger). The expert may only be entrusted with the valuation of a certain asset for a maximum of three years. After the end of this period, the expert may only value this asset again after a three-year period has passed since the previous period. • Unless this results from a change in the Fair Value of the assets, the RREC’s consolidated and separate debt ratio may not exceed 65% of the consolidated or separate assets, as the case may be, less the permitted hedging instruments, in accordance with Article 23 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. • The annual nancial costs that form part of the debt of the RREC and its subsidiaries must not at any time exceed 80% of the consolidated net operating result, in accordance with Article 25 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. • Security may be provided only in relation to nancing the activities of the Company or Group, and is limited to 50% of the total Fair Value of the consolidated assets and, for each encumbered asset, to 75% of the value of that encumbered asset. • The RREC must diversity its investments so that the risks are appropriately spread. In principle, the RREC must not hold any “asset unit” that represents more than 20% of the consolidated assets. • At least 80% of the adjusted net result (pursuant to Article 12 June 2018 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 233,438,670.00, represented by 12,968,815 shares as a result of the capital increase by contribution in cash following an SPO in June 2018 (public offering to subscribe to new shares in the context of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with priority allocation right). 12 December 2018 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 247,838,670.00, represented by 13,768,815 shares as a result of the contribution in kind of all All-In Annadal BV company shares. 14 December 2018 Renewal of the board of directors' authorisation to increase the Company's registered issued capital in one or more transactions. Amendment of the Articles of Association including a change of objective in order to amend the Articles of Association following the amended Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies. 16 May 2019 Silent merger with Xior Student Housing NV through the acquisition of Promiris Student NV. 4 June 2019 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 250,541,244.00, represented by 13,918,958 shares following the contribution in kind in the context of the optional dividend. 13 June 2019 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 258,297,246.00, represented by 14,349,847 shares following a contribution in kind of the shares of the real estate company that owns the "Studax" student site in Leuven. 29 October 2019 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 344,396,322.00, represented by 19,133,129 shares as a result of the capital increase by contribution in cash following an SPO in October 2019 (public offering to subscribe to new shares in the context of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with priority allocation right). 6 November 2019 Renewal of the Board of Directors' authorisation to increase the Company's registered issued capital in one or more transactions. 23 December 2019 Silent merger with Xior Student Housing NV through the acquisition of Alma Student NV. 18 June 2020 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 347,315,238.00, represented by 19,295,291 shares following the contribution in kind for a claim of L.I.F.E. NV with regard to the Company. 7 October 2020 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 359,150,940.00, represented by 19,952,830 shares following the contribution in kind of the Patrimmonia Couronne-Franck NV shares to the Company. 25 November 2020 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 378,835,938.00, represented by 21,046,441 shares as a result of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with the cancellation of the statutory pre-emptive right of the existing shareholders and without granting a priority allocation right to the existing shareholders, by means of an accelerated bookbuild. 9 March 2021 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 454,603,122.00, represented by 25,255,729 shares as a result of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with the cancellation of the statutory pre-emptive right of the existing shareholders and with granting priority allocation rights to the existing shareholders, by means of an accelerated bookbuild. 24 June 2021 Renewal of the Board of Directors' authorisation to increase the Company's registered issued capital in one or more transactions and to amend the Articles of Association according to the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. 30 June 2021 Silent merger by acquisition of Xior Campus Hasselt NV. 29 November 2021 Silent merger by acquisition of Patrimmonia Couronne-Franck NV, Docks Gent BV and Voskenslaan NV. 7 December 2021 Increase of the registered capital to EUR 500,063,418.00, represented by 27,781,301 shares as a result of a capital increase in cash within the authorised capital with the cancellation of the statutory pre-emptive right of the existing shareholders and without granting a priority allocation right to the existing shareholders, by means of an accelerated bookbuild. 330 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 331 12.2 GROUP STRUCTURE 12.2.1 EXTERNAL GROUP STRUCTURE As at 31 December 2021, the Company’s group structure was as follows: For information on the diversication of share ownership, please refer to Chapter 6.1.3.2 of this Annual Report. FREE FLOAT 76,61% ALOXE NV 17,11% AXA IM 6,28% XIOR STUDENT HOUSING NV BE BE & NL NL ES PT Stubis B.V. Xior Bonnefanten N.V. Xior Nartiaweg B.V. Stubeant B.V. (NL) (75%) Xior Nartiaweg B.V. Xior Student Housing NL B.V. Stubis NL IV B.V. Xior Quality Student Housing S.L. HUBR Student Housing S.L. (25%+1) Student Properties Spain SOCIMI S.A. (99.99%) Xior Student Housing S.L.U. XSHPT Portugal Stratos KvK N.V. Xior Enschede N.V. H. Savelkoul & Co N.V. Roosevelt N.V. Xior Groningen B.V. Xior Karspeldreef Amsterdam B.V. Borgondo Facilities B.V. ILBCB S.L. HUBR Malaga SOCIMI S.A. Promgranjo 50% Invest Drève St. Pierre N.V. (50%) Xior Breda N.V. XL NL 1 Coöperatie U.A. Leeuwarden Tesselschade- straat B.V. Xior Rotsoord B.V. Stubis NL B.V. Minerva Student Housing S.L. HUBR Sevilla SOCIMI S.A. Uhub Investments Benca S.L. Xior Studio Park Breda N.V. Xior Delft N.V. XL NL 2 Coöperatie U.A. Xior Student Housing NL 2 B.V. All-In Annadal B.V. Amstelveen Laan van Kronenburg 2 B.V. Mosquera Directorship S.L. (80%) Uhub Investments Sao Joao S.L. Xior Enschede N.V. Xior LBW N.V. Oaks of life N.V. Xior Zernike Coop U.A. Terra Directorship S.L. Uhub Operations (85%) Xior ageningen N.V. Xior AGBL N.V. Managua Directorship S.L.U Uhub Lumiar S.A. (25%+1) Xior Ruhl N.V. Unidorm S.A. (50%) Tri-bis B.V. Xior Octopus N.V. Xior Ommegang N.V. 13 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies) less the net reduction in the RREC’s debt in the course of the nancial year must be distributed as repayment of capital. • Dividends paid by a public RREC like Xior are generally subject to 30% withholding tax in Belgium (see Articles 171(3) and 269, Section 1(1) of the Belgian Income Tax Code). • The result (rental income and capital gains from sales, less the operating expenses and nancial charges) of the RREC in Belgium is exempt from corporation tax. Although the RREC is subject to corporation tax at the normal rate, its taxable base is limited to the sum of (i) the extraordinary or gratuitous advantages that it receives and (ii) the expenses and costs that cannot be deducted as business costs other than impairments and capital losses on shares (see Article 185bis of the Belgian Income Tax Code). It may also be subject to a special assessment on secret commissions of 103% or 51.5% if the acquiring party is a legal entity, on commissions and remuneration that have been paid but not declared in individual records and a summary return. The results of the activities in the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal are subject to local income tax. Stratos KvK NV, Xior Bonnefanten NV, Xior Breda NV, Xior Carré NV, Xior Delft NV, Xior Enschede I NV, Xior LBW NV, Xior Wageningen NV, Xior Studio Park Breda NV and XL Fund NV are registered on the list of specialised property investment funds. 332 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 333 Name Jurisdiction % shares Held by Stubis NL IV BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Borgondo Facilities BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Quality Student Housing SL Spain 100 % XSH > I love Barcelona Campus Bèsos SA Spain 100 % XQSH > Mosquera Directorship SL Spain 80 % XQSH > Managua Directorship SLU Spain 100 % XQSH > Minerva Student Housing SL Spain 100 % XQSH > Terra Directorship SL Spain 100 % XQSH HUBR Student Housing SL Spain 25 + 1 % XSH Student Properties Spain SOCIMI SA Spain 99,99 % XSH > HUBR Malaga SOCIMI SA Spain 100 % SPS > HUBR Sevilla SOCIMI SA Spain 100 % SPS Xior Student Housing SLU Spain 100 % XSH XSHPT Portugal SA Portugal 100 % XSH > Promgranjo SA Portugal 50 % XSHPT > Uhub Investments Benca SL Portugal 100 % XSHPT > Uhub Investments Sao Joao SL Portugal 100 % XSHPT > Uhub Operations Lda. Portugal 85 % XSHPT > Uhub Lumiar SA Portugal 25 % +1 XSHPT > Unidorm SA Portugal 50 % XSHPT The abbreviations used in the last column of the table below are explained here: XSH: Xior Student Housing NV XQSH: Xior Quality Student Housing SA SPS: Student Properties Spain SOCIMI SA XSHPT: XSHPT Portugal SA Stubis BV staat in voor het verstrekken van “vastgoeddiensten aan derden” met toepassing van artikel 6 van de GVV-Wet. In dit verband wordt opgemerkt dat de Vennootschap er steeds naar streeft om zowel voor haar eigen gebouwen als voor de gebouwen die het voorwerp uitmaken van deze “vastgoeddiensten aan derden” een optimale dienstverlening aan te bieden, en dus in het bijzonder een optimale bezetting van deze gebouwen benaarstigt. In dat opzicht is de Vennootschap overigens van oordeel dat hier weinig of geen belangenconflicten rijzen, aangezien het uitverhuren van beide “types” van gebouwen in het belang is van de Vennootschap. In de praktijk wordt bovendien de keuze voor een welbepaald kot bepaald door de kandidaat-huurder. De Vennootschap zal de huurder bijstaan in de keuze voor een bepaald kot aan de hand van de wensen en noden van de kandidaat-huurder (bvb. voorkeurlocatie), op basis van het volledige aanbod van studentenkamers, en uiteraard in functie van beschikbaarheden, waarbij de nale keuze bij de kandidaat-huurder ligt. Bijgevolg worden belangenconflicten tot een minimum beperkt of zijn deze zelfs onbestaande. 12.2.2 INTERNAL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE As at 31 December 2021, the Company had 162.05 FTEs excluding the management team, divided into an operational department (headed by the CEO) and a support administrative department (headed by the CFO). 12.2.3 SUBSIDIARIES As at 31 December 2021, the Company directly or indirectly held the following subsidiaries, sub subsidiaries and shareholdings. Name Jurisdiction % shares Held by Stratos KVK NV Belgium 100 % XSH Stubis BV Belgium 100 % XSH Invest Drève St. Pierre NV Belgium 50 % XSH Xior Studio Park Breda NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Bonnefanten NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Breda NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Carré NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Delft NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Enschede I NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior LBW NV Belgium 100 % XSH Xior Wageningen NV Belgium 100 % XSH XL Fund NV Belgium 90 % XSH > H. Savelkoul & Co NV Belgium 100 % XL Fund > Oaks of Life NV Belgium 100 % XL Fund > XL NL Coöperatie UA The Netherlands 100 % XL Fund > XL NL 2 Coöperatie UA The Netherlands 100 % XL Fund Stubeant BV The Netherlands 75 % XSH > Roosevelt NV Belgium 100 % Stubeant Xior AGBL NV Belgium 100 % XSH > Xior Octopus NV Belgium 100 % Xior AGBL > Xior Ruhl NV Belgium 100 % Xior AGBL > Xior Ommegang NV Belgium 100 % Xior AGBL > Tri-bis BV Belgium 100 % Xior AGBL Xior Rotsoord BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Naritaweg BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Stubis NL BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH > Amstelveen Laan van Kronenburg 2 BV The Netherlands 100 % Stubis NL Leeuwarden Tesselschadestraat BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH All-In Annadal BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Student Housing NL BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Karspeldreef Amsterdam BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Groningen BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Zernike Coöperatie UA The Netherlands 100 % XSH Xior Student Housing NL 2 BV The Netherlands 100 % XSH 334 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 335 However, since the Valuation Experts are legal entities, the above rotation principle applies solely to the natural persons who represent the respective Valuation Experts, on condition that the respective Valuation Experts show that appropriate functional independence exists between these natural persons. This “internal” rotation principle was applied and the mandates of both Valuation Experts were renewed for a three-year period, whereby Stadim is represented by Céline Janssens until 31 December 2021 and Cushman & Wakeeld is represented by Jurre Brantsma. The contract with Cushman & Wakeeld Portugal was signed on 7 May 2019, with Cushman & Wakeeld being represented by Ricardo Reis. The contract with CBRE was signed on 15 January 2019, with CBRE being represented by Javier Caro. The Valuation Experts value all the properties (land and buildings) in the Company’s portfolio. The Valuation Experts are entitled to an annual fee based on the size of the Company’s portfolio. The experts’ fees are not directly or indirectly related to the value of the property they assess. For the nancial year 2020, the overall remuneration of the Valuation Experts was EUR 583,978 (incl. VAT), of which EUR 390,807 went to Stadim, EUR 78,000 to Cushman & Wakeeld Netherlands, EUR 49,947 to Cushman & Wakeeld Portugal, EUR 31,224 to CBRE Spain and EUR 34,001 to Cushman & Wakeeld Spain. 12.3.2 STATUTORY AUDITOR At the general meeting of 24 June 2021, the Company re-appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Bedrijfsrevisoren BV (or PwC) with its registered ofce at Culliganlaan 5, 1831 Machelen, entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number BE 0429.501.944 (Brussels Register of Legal Entities, Dutch section) and represented by Jeroen Bockaert, who is a company auditor and member of the Institute of Company Auditors, as the Company’s Statutory Auditor until the ordinary general meeting that will decide on the annual nancial statements drawn up for the nancial year closing 31 December 2023. The annual fee of the Statutory Auditor for examining and auditing the separate and consolidated accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries was xed for the term of its mandate at EUR 47,753.73 (excluding VAT and expenses), subject to annual indexation. For a summary of the Statutory Auditor’s fee in the nancial year 2021, please refer to Chapter 10.9.29 of this Annual Report . The Statutory Auditor has agreed that its reports are included in this Annual Report under Chapters 7.6.4 and 10.9.37 of this Annual Report . 12.3.3 FINANCIAL SERVICE ING Belgium SA/NV Legal Financial Markets Marc Sanders Avenue Marnix/Marnixlaan 24 1000 Brussels + 32 2 547 31 40 [email protected] A fee of EUR 21,802 (excl. VAT) was paid for 2021. 12.3.4 LIQUIDITY PROVIDER Van Lanschot Kempen Wealth Management NV Beethovenstraat 300 1077 WZ Amsterdam A fee of EUR 20,000 (excl. VAT) was paid for 2021. 12.2.4 AVAILABILITY OF COMPANY DOCUMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION The Company must le its consolidated Articles of Association, including whenever these are revised and amended, and other documents that must be published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal with the registry of the Commercial Court of Antwerp (Belgium), Antwerp section, where these will be available to the public. A copy of the most recent consolidated Articles of Association and the Corporate Governance Charter must also be made available on the Company website. The Annual Financial Reports for 2019 and 2020 are included by reference and are also available on the Company website. In accordance with Belgian legislation, the Company must draw up separate and consolidated annual nancial statements that are to be audited. The separate and consolidated annual nancial statements and the related reports of the Board of Directors and the Statutory Auditor must be led with the National Bank of Belgium, where these will be available to the public. As a listed company, the Company is moreover obliged to publish its abridged, half-yearly nancial statements, as well as its audited annual nancial statements, the Statutory Auditor’s report and its Board of Directors’ Annual Report. The Company must disclose all information that qualies as “inside information” under the applicable regulations to the public. The Company must also disclose information about its shareholder structure and certain other information to the public. In accordance with the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007, such information and documents are made available through press releases, the nancial press in Belgium, the Company website (on condition that the conditions set out in Article 14 of the Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 are met), the communication channels of Euronext Brussels or a combination of these media, via which these documents can be consulted. The Company’s web address is www.xior.be. A copy of the above- mentioned documents can also be obtained from the Company’s registered ofce. 12.3 SERVICE PROVIDERS OF THE COMPANY 12.3.1 VALUATION EXPERTS In accordance with Article 24 read together with Articles 47 and following of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, the Company uses independent Valuation Experts who are responsible for the periodic and ad hoc valuations of its assets. Stadim CVBA, Mechelsesteenweg 180, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium is entrusted with the real estate valuation assignments for real estate located in Belgium and certain real estate located in the Netherlands. Cushman & Wakeeld, Gustav Mahlerlaan 362- 364, 1082 ME Amsterdam, The Netherlands is entrusted with the real estate valuation assignments for the other real estate located in the Netherlands. The property valuation assignments for the properties located in Portugal are entrusted to Cushman & Wakeeld, Avenida de Liberdade 131-5°, 1250-140 Lisbon. The property valuation assignments for the properties located in Spain are entrusted to CBRE, Edicio Castellano 20, P° de la Castellana 202 planta 8, 28046 Madrid, and Cushman & Wakeeld, Jose Ortega y Gasset 29, Edicio Beatriz 6 th Floor, 28006 Madrid (together, the “Valuation Experts”). For this purpose, the Company and the respective Valuation Experts entered into property appraisal agreements under which the Valuation Experts act as appraisers (i) for the initial valuation of the Company’s property after becoming licensed as an RREC, (ii) for the annual variations in the Fair Value and quarterly adjustments, and (iii) any subsequent appraisals of assets that the Company wishes to acquire or sell. The Valuation Experts also update the total valuation of the Company’s assets based on market developments and the individual characteristics of the assets concerned at the end of each quarter. Based on the agreements with the Valuation Experts, the Valuation Experts are appointed for a xed three-year period. The rst three-year period for the Netherlands and Belgium started on 1 January 2016. In accordance with Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, a new agreement may be concluded with a Valuation Expert, where relevant, only after a period of three years has passed between the end of the current period and the new period (rotation principle). 336 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 337 06-06/19320265 (decided by the Board of Directors on 16 May 2019 in the context of the authorised capital presented before the same undersigned notary and published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 24 May 2019 under number 2019- 05-24/19318725). • 13 June 2019, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 18 June 2019 under number 2019-06-18/19321724. • 29 October 2019, which included the establishment of an authorised capital increase by a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 15 October 2019 in the context of the authorised capital presented before the same undersigned notary and published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 24 October 2019 under number 2019- 10-24/19340581), published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 31 October 2019 under number 2019-10- 31/19341646. • 6 November 2019, which included a renewal of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 14 November 2019 under number 2019-11-14/19343364. • 18 June 2020, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 29 June 2020 under number 2020-06-29/20328897. • 7 October 2020, which included an authorised capital increase by a contribution in kind in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 12 October 2020 under number 2020-10-12/20348275. • 25 November 2020, which included recording the realisation of an authorised capital increase through a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 19 November 2020 in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 26 November 2020 under number 2020-11-26/20357178), published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 2 December 2020 under number 2020-12- 02/00358296. • 9 March 2021, which included the establishment of a capital increase through a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 23 February 2021 in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 1 March 2021 under number 2021-03-01/21313257), published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 22 March 2021 under number 2021-03-22/21317952. • 24 June 2021, which included the renewal of the authorised capital approval and the adjustment to comply with the Belgian Companies and Associations Code published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 29 June 2021 under number 2021-06-29/0339812. • 7 December 2021, which included the establishment of an authorised capital increase by a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 2 December 2021) to be published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal. A R T I C L E S O F A S S O C I A T I O N CHAPTER I – NAME – FORM – TERM – REGISTERED OFFICE – OBJECT – WEBSITE – EMAIL ADDRESS – PROHIBITORY CLAUSES ARTICLE 1. NAME AND FORM The company name is “Xior Student Housing” abbreviated to “Xior”. The company has the form of a public limited company. The company is a public regulated real estate company, hereafter abbreviated to “public RREC” or “RREC”, within the meaning of the Act of 12 May 2014 on regulated real estate companies (the “RREC Act”), the shares of which are admitted for trading on a regulated market, and which raises its nancial resources in Belgium or abroad via public share offerings. The name of the company and all the documents that it issues (including all deeds and invoices) must include “openbare gereglementeerde vastgoedvennootschap naar Belgisch recht” (public regulated real estate company under Belgian law) or “openbare GVV naar Belgisch recht” (public RREC under Belgian law). The corporate name must also always be preceded or followed by the words “naamloze vennootschap” (public limited company) or the abbreviation “NV”. The company is subject to all regulations that apply at any given time to regulated real estate companies and, in particular, to the provisions of the Belgian Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies and the Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 on regulated real estate companies. ARTICLE 2. TERM The company has been incorporated for an indenite period. ARTICLE 3. REGISTERED OFFICE – WEBSITE – EMAIL ADDRESS The registered ofce of the company is located in the Flemish Region. The Board of Directors is authorised to relocate the registered ofce of the company within Belgium, provided this relocation does not require a change in the language of the Articles of Association under the applicable language legislation. Such a decision does not require any amendment to the Articles of Association, unless the registered ofce of the company is moved to another Region. 12.4 CONSOLIDATED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AS AT 7 DECEMBER 2021 “Xior Student Housing”, abbreviated to “Xior”. Public Limited Company (NV) Public regulated real estate company under Belgian law with its registered ofce in the Flemish Region at Mechelsesteenweg 34 Box 108, 2018 Antwerp (Belgium) Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section 0547.972.794 www.xior.be – email address: [email protected]. H I S T O R Y (in accordance with Article 2:8, Section 1 (4) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code) The company was incorporated as a private limited liability company by means of a deed executed before the undersigned notary, Peter Timmermans, on 10 March 2014, and published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 28 March 2014 under number 2014-03-28/14069091. The Articles of Association were amended by means of a deed before the same notary, Peter Timmermans, on: • 23 September 2015, which included a conversion of the legal form into the current form, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 20 November 2015 under number 2015-11-20/0162805. • 23 November 2015, which included a capital increase and an amendment to the Articles of Association to obtain the status of a public regulated real estate company, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 8 December 2015 under number 2015-12-08/0170864. • 11 December 2015, which included various mergers by acquisition and a capital increase by means of non-cash and cash contributions, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 5 January 2016 under number 2016-01- 05/0001184. • 1 March 2016, which included a merger by acquisition published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 6 April 2016 under number 2016-04-06/16047694. The Articles of Association were amended on 1 August 2016 by a deed executed before the notary, Yves De Deken, replacing his colleague, the notary Peter Timmermans, who could not attend, both practising in Antwerp, , containing a merger by acquisition, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 5 September 2016 under number 2016-09-05/16123425. The Articles of Association were amended by means of a deed before the same notary, Peter Timmermans, on: • 11 October 2016, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 31 October 2016 under number 2016-10-31/16150541. • 17 January 2017, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 15 February 2017 under number 2017-02-15/17024925. • 22 June 2017, which included the establishment of a capital increase by a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 6 June 2017 in the context of the authorised capital presented before the same undersigned notary and published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 21 June 2017 under number 2017-06-21/17086917), published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 10 July 2017 under number 2017-07-10/17098233. • 28 March 2018, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 20 April 2018 under number 2018-04- 20/18065090. • 27 April 2018, which included a renewal of the authorised capital increase, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 28 May 2018 under number 2018-05-28/18082291. • 12 June 2018, which included the establishment of a capital increase by a contribution in cash (decided by the Board of Directors on 29 May 2018 in the context of the authorised capital presented before the same undersigned notary), published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 18 June 2018 under number 2018-06-18/18317764. • 12 December 2018, which included a capital increase by a contribution in kind in the context of the authorised capital, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 17 December 2018 under number 2018-12-17/18340508. • 14 December 2018, which included a change of object and a renewal of the authorised capital increase, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 21 December 2018 under number 2018-12-21/0341749. • 4 June 2019, which included the establishment of a capital increase by a contribution in kind, published in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 6 June 2019 under number 2019- 338 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 339 restructuring permitted by law, participate in (or be a member of) any existing or yet to be incorporated companies, undertakings or associations through subscriptions, shareholdings, membership, nancial contribution or otherwise, in Belgium or abroad, the object of which is similar or complementary to its own, or is of such a nature as to contribute to or facilitate the achievement of its object, and generally to perform all acts that are directly or indirectly associated with its object. ARTICLE 5. PROHIBITORY CLAUSES The company may not in any way: i. Act as a property promoter within the meaning of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, excepting occasional transactions; ii. Join a syndicate for a permanent takeover or guarantee; iii. Lend nancial instruments, with the exception of loans that are made subject to the conditions of and according to the provisions of the Royal Decree of 7 March 2006; iv. Acquire nancial instruments issued by a company or an association under private law that has been declared bankrupt, has entered into a private agreement with its creditors, is the subject of legal restructuring proceedings, has been granted deferred payment terms or has been the subject of a similar measure abroad; or v. Enter into contractual agreements or include stipulations in the Articles of Association relating to so-called “perimeter companies” that would breach the voting power limit to which they are entitled under the applicable law on shareholdings, of 25% plus one share. CHAPTER II – CAPITAL – SHARES – OTHER SECURITIES ARTICLE 6. CAPITAL The capital is set at vehundred million sixty-three thousand four hundred and eighteen euros (EUR 500,063,418.00). It is represented by twenty-seven million seven hundred and eighty- one thousand three hundred and one (27,781,301) non-par-value shares, each representing 1/27,781,301 of the capital. ARTICLE 7. AUTHORISED CAPITAL The Board of Directors is authorised to increase the registered capital in one or more transactions, on the dates and under the conditions dened by the board on one or more occasions: (a) for capital increases by means of a contribution in cash that offer the company shareholders the option to exercise their statutory pre-emptive rights or irreducible allocation rights, up to a maximum amount of two hundred and twenty-seven million three hundred and one thousand ve hundred and sixty- one euros (EUR 227,301,561.00), (b) for capital increases in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, up to a maximum amount of two hundred and twenty-seven million three hundred and one thousand ve hundred and sixty-one euros (EUR 227,301,561.00), (c) for capital increases by means of a contribution in cash that do not include offering shareholders in the company the option to exercise their statutory pre-emptive rights or irreducible allocation rights, up to a maximum amount of forty-ve million four hundred and sixty thousand three hundred and twelve euros and twenty cents (EUR 45,460,312.20), (d) for (a) capital increases by way of contribution in kind and (b) any capital increases other than those mentioned above, up to a maximum amount of forty-ve million four hundred and sixty thousand three hundred and twelve euros and twenty euro cents (EUR 45,460,312.20), provided that the Board of Directors shall never increase the capital in any case by more than the statutory maximum amount, which is 100% of the total capital amount (being four hundred and fty-four million six hundred and three thousand one hundred and twenty-two euros (EUR 454,603,122.00)) as of the extraordinary general meeting held on 24 June 2021. This authorisation is valid for a ve-year period from the publication in the Annexes to the Belgian Ofcial Journal of the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting of 24 June 2021. This authorisation is renewable. The Board of Directors will determine the price, any issue premium and the issue conditions of the new securities for each capital increase. Within the limits dened by the rst paragraph, these capital increases may be implemented by cash contributions, non-cash contributions, mixed contributions or the conversion of reserves, including retained prots and issue premiums, as well as all equity components shown in the company’s annual separate IFRS nancial statement (drawn up under the regulations applicable to registered real estate companies) that are eligible for conversion into capital, whether or not with the creation of new shares, in accordance with the rules prescribed by the applicable regulations and these articles of association. The Board of Directors may also issue new shares. Where appropriate, the issue premiums will be recognised and retained in one or more separate accounts as liabilities in the equity section of the balance sheet. The Board of Directors may choose freely, in the In the latter case, the Board of Directors is authorised to take the decision to amend the Articles of Association. If, as a result of the relocation of the registered ofce, the language of the Articles of Association needs to be changed, only the general meeting may take this decision with due observance of the requirements for approving an amendment to the Articles of Association. The company may establish administrative ofces, branches or agencies. both in Belgium and abroad, by means of a simple resolution of the Board of Directors. The company’s website is www.xior.be. The email address of the company is [email protected]. The Board of Directors may change the company’s email address and website subject to compliance with the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. ARTICLE 4. OBJECT The company’s sole object is (x) to make property available to users either directly or via a company in which it has a participating interest in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies and the decrees and regulations adopted for its implementation, and (y) to own property within the limits of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Property means property within the meaning of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, as well as other assets, shares or rights that are dened as property by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. For the purpose of making properties available, the company may, in particular, perform all activities that relate to the erection, construction (without affecting the prohibition on acting as a property developer, except for occasional transactions), refurbishment, renovation, tting out, development, acquisition, disposal, letting, subletting, exchange, contribution, transfer, parcelling out, placing under the system of co-ownership of or undivided interest in property, granting or acquiring rights of supercies, usufruct, long- term ground lease or other real or personal rights to property, and the management and operation of properties. In accordance with the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, the company may also: i. Be a lessee of properties, with or without an option to purchase; ii. Be a lessor of properties, with or without an option to purchase, on the understanding that acting as a lessor of properties with an option to purchase may be performed only as an ancillary activity, unless those properties are intended for objectives of general interest, including social housing and education, in which case this activity may be performed as a principal activity; iii. Develop activities as part of a public-private partnership within the limits dened for this purpose by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, whether or not placed within an institutional regulated real estate company; iv. Invest in securities that are not property within the meaning of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, as either an ancillary or temporary activity. These investments must be made in accordance with the risk management policy adopted by the company and be diversied in order to ensure appropriate risk diversication. The company may also hold unallocated cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents may be held in all currencies in the form of a current account or term deposits or in the form of any other readily negotiable monetary instrument. v. Provide mortgages or other personal or real securities for the purpose of nancing the property activities of the company or its group, within the limits dened for this purpose by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies; vi. Take out or grant loans within the limits dened for this purpose by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies; vii. Enter into transactions involving permitted hedging instruments, insofar as these transactions form part of a policy determined by the company for hedging nancial risks, with the exception of speculative transactions. The company may, with due observance of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, acquire, rent or let, transfer or exchange immovable or movable assets, materials and supplies, and generally carry out all commercial or nancial transactions (including “supplementary services” as referred to in the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies) that relate directly or indirectly to its object, or that are simply of such a type that they will contribute to or facilitate the achievement of its object, either within Belgium or abroad. With due observance of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, the company may, by means of a cash or non- cash contribution, merger, full or partial division, or other corporate 340 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 341 observance of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, a resolution to increase or decrease capital may be adopted only by an extraordinary general meeting in the presence of a notary. If the general meeting adopts a resolution to request an issue premium, this must be issued in a non-distributable reserve that serves as a guarantee for third parties in the same way as the capital and which, subject to its incorporation in the capital, may be reduced or abolished only by means of a resolution of the general meeting of shareholders deliberating in accordance with the conditions for a quorum and majority that apply to an amendment of the Articles of Association. 11.1 Capital increase by cash contribution In the event of a capital increase by a contribution in cash, decided by the general meeting, or in the context of the authorised capital, and without prejudice to the application of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the preferential subscription right of the shareholders may be limited or cancelled only insofar as this is required by the regulations that apply to regulated real estate companies to grant an irreducible allocation right to existing shareholders whenever new securities are allocated. This irreducible allocation right must meet the following conditions imposed by the legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies: i. It must relate to all newly issued securities. ii. It must be granted to the shareholders in proportion to the capital represented by their shares at the time of the transaction. iii. A maximum share price must be announced no later than on the eve of the start of the public subscription period. iv. In that case, the public subscription period must be open for at least three stock exchange days. The irreducible allocation right applies to the issue of shares, convertible bonds and subscription rights that may be exercised through a contribution in cash. However, in accordance with the legislation applicable to regulated real estate companies, any such irreducible allocation right does not have to be granted in any case in the event of a capital increase by a contribution in cash carried out under the following conditions: i. The capital increase is carried out using the authorised capital. ii. The total amount of the capital increases performed over a 12-month period in accordance with this paragraph does not exceed 10% of the capital amount at the time when the capital increase is decided. This irreducible allocation right may also not be granted in the event of a contribution in cash that includes a restriction or cancellation of the pre-emptive right, in addition to a contribution in kind in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, insofar as this is actually made payable to all shareholders. 11.2 Capital increase by contributions in kind Capital increases by contributions in kind are subject to the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. In addition, in accordance with the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, the following conditions must be met in the event of contributions in kind: i. The identity of the contributor must be stated in the Board of Directors’ report on the contribution in kind and, where applicable, in the notice convening the general meeting to approve the capital increase. ii. The issue price may not be less than the lowest of (a) any net asset value per share that dates from four months or less prior to the date of the contribution agreement or, at the company’s discretion, prior to the date of the deed conrming the capital increase and (b) the average closing price in the 30 calendar days prior to the same date. For the application of the above, an amount corresponding to the portion of the unpaid gross dividend to which new shares might not acquire any rights may be deducted from the amount referred to under point (b). Where applicable, the Board of Directors will specically account for the deducted dividend amount in its special report and explain the nancial conditions in its annual nancial report. iii. Except if the issue price, or in the case as referred to in Article 11.3, the exchange ratio, as well as the relevant conditions are determined on or before the working day after the contribution agreement is concluded and announced to the public, stating the period within which the capital increase will be implemented, the deed for the capital increase must be executed within a maximum of four months; and iv. the report referred to under point (i) above must also explain the impact of the proposed contribution on the position of the former shareholders, in particular as regards their share of prots, of the net asset value per share and of the capital, as well as the impact on voting rights. Under the legislation that applies to regulated real estate event that a capital increase is decided by the Board of Directors, whether to deposit the issue premium amount – possibly reduced by an amount up to the maximum of the costs of the capital increase as calculated under the applicable IFRS rules – in a non-distributable reserve account which acts as a guarantee to third parties in the same way as the capital itself, such that unless the issue premium is incorporated into the capital itself, it may be reduced or abolished only by a resolution of the general shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the rules for a quorum and majority that apply to amendments of the articles of association. Within the limits dened in the rst paragraph, the Board of Directors may also issue subscription rights (whether or not attached to another security) and convertible bonds, or bonds redeemable as shares, which could lead to the creation of the same securities as referred to in the previous paragraph, always subject to compliance with the rules prescribed by the applicable regulations and these articles of association. Within the limits dened by the rst paragraph and without prejudice to the application of the applicable regulations, the Board of Directors may also limit or cancel the pre-emptive right, even if it operates in favour of one or more persons other than employees of the company or its subsidiaries, insofar as an irreducible allocation right is granted to the existing shareholders on the award of new securities (insofar as required by law). This irreducible allocation right must at least comply with the conditions set out in Article 11.1 of these Articles of Association. Notwithstanding the application of the valid regulations, the above restrictions with regard to the limitation or cancellation of the pre-emptive right do not apply to a contribution in cash which involves the restriction or cancellation of the pre-emptive right, (i) in the context of the authorised capital where the total amount of the capital increases carried out over a 12-month period in accordance with Article 26, Section 1, (3) of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies does not exceed 10% of the capital amount at the time the decision was made to increase the capital or (ii) in connection with a contribution in kind in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, insofar as this is actually made payable to all shareholders. If securities are issued in return for a non-cash contribution, the conditions as stated in Article 11.2 of these Articles of Association must be fullled (including the possibility of deducting an amount that corresponds to the portion of the unpaid gross dividend). However, the special rules on a capital increase through a non- cash contribution, as set out under Article 11.2, do not apply to the contribution of the right to a dividend in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, insofar as this is actually made payable to all shareholders. The Board of Directors is authorised to have any resulting amendments to the Articles of Association recorded in a legally valid manner. ARTICLE 8. NATURE OF THE SHARES The shares have no par value. The company’s shares are registered or digital shares, as preferred by their owner or holder (hereafter the “Holder”) and subject to the restrictions imposed by law. The Holder may, at any time and without charge, request in writing the conversion of said registered shares into digital shares. Each digital share is represented by an entry in an account in the name of its Holder with a recognised depositary participant or settlement institution. A register of the registered shares is held at the company’s registered ofce, potentially in electronic form. Holders of registered shares may consult the full register of registered shares. There are no different types of shares. ARTICLE 9. SECURITIES With the exception of prot-sharing certicates and similar securities, and subject to compliance with the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies and the Articles of Association, the company may issue any securities that are not prohibited by or pursuant to the law, in accordance with the rules prescribed for this purpose and the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. These securities may be registered or digital. ARTICLE 10. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF OWN SHARES The company may acquire, accept in pledge or dispose of its own shares under the conditions laid down by law. In accordance with the resolution of the general meeting of shareholders of 23 November 2015, the Board of Directors is authorised to acquire own shares, at a unit price that may not be lower than 75% (seventy-ve per cent) of the average price for the last 30 days of listing of the share on Euronext Brussels. This authorisation is granted for an indenite period. ARTICLE 11. CHANGE IN THE CAPITAL Notwithstanding the possibility to use authorised capital by means of a resolution of the Board of Directors, subject to due 342 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 343 written form. If the above notice period is not feasible, a shorter period is possible. If necessary, notice of the meeting may be given by telephone in addition to the above forms of notice. Each director who attends or arranges to be represented at a board meeting, is deemed to have received due notice. A director may also waive the right to invoke the lack of or irregularity of the notice, either before or after a meeting at which said director was not present. The regularity of the notice does not need to be justied in any event if all directors are present or duly represented and declare that they accept the agenda. Meetings of the Board of Directors may validly be held using telecommunications technology that enables joint deliberations, such as telephone or video conferences (Skype, Zoom, Teams, etc.) Each director may give a proxy to another board member by letter, email or in another written manner to represent them at a specic meeting. The Board of Directors is presided by the chair. If the chair is unable to attend or has not (yet) been appointed, the meeting is presided by the vice-chair or, if the vice-chair is absent or has not (yet) been appointed, by the director with the longest service and in case of equal service, by the oldest director. ARTICLE 15. DELIBERATIONS The Board of Directors may validly deliberate on and adopt resolutions only if at least the majority of the directors are present or represented. If this quorum is not reached, a new board meeting may be convened with the same agenda, which will validly deliberate and adopt resolutions if at least two directors are present or represented. A resolution may be adopted by the unanimous written approval of all directors. If a director has a direct or indirect interest under property law that conflicts with a resolution or transaction that falls within the authority of the Board of Directors, that director must act in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The members of the Board of Directors shall also comply with the provisions in this area in the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. Subject to the following provisions, resolutions of the Board of Directors are adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Abstentions or invalid votes are not counted as votes cast. If the votes are tied within the Board of Directors, the motion is rejected. ARTICLE 16. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors has the broadest possible powers to perform all acts that are necessary or useful to achieve the object of the company. It is empowered to perform all acts that are not expressly reserved for the general meeting by law or in these Articles of Association. The Board of Directors draws up the half-yearly reports and the annual report. The Board of Directors shall appoint one or more independent valuation experts in accordance with the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies and propose any amendments needed to the list of experts included in the le attached to the application for accreditation as a RREC. ARTICLE 17. MINUTES Resolutions of the Board of Directors are recorded in minutes that are signed by the chair of the meeting, the secretary if one has been appointed, and the board members who wish to sign them. The minutes are kept in a special register. Proxies are attached to the minutes. Copies or extracts that need to be produced in court or elsewhere are signed by the chair of the Board of Directors, two directors or one director who is entrusted with the day-to-day management. This power may be assigned to a mandatory. ARTICLE 18. FEES The mandate of a director is remunerated. Directors’ fees are determined by the general meeting. Members of the Board of Directors are entitled to the reimbursement of normal and justied expenses and costs which they can demonstrate have been incurred in the performance of their mandates. Article 7:91(1) and (2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code are declared to be inapplicable. By way of exemption from Article 7:91 (1) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, shares may therefore be denitively acquired, and share options or any other rights to acquire shares may be exercised in accordance with their issue conditions as determined by either the general meeting or the Board of Directors or their authorised representative(s). In addition, by way of derogation from Article 7:91 (2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the conditions covering variable remuneration, including the applicable periods to which this remuneration relates, are also determined by the Board of Directors (based on a recommendation from the remuneration committee or acting as the remuneration committee itself). companies, these additional conditions do not apply in any case in the event of a contribution of the right to a dividend in the context of the distribution of an optional dividend, insofar as the distribution of this dividend is actually made payable to all shareholders. 11.3 Mergers, de-mergers and equivalent transactions In accordance with the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, the special rules on capital increases in kind set out in Article 11.2 apply mutatis mutandis to mergers, de-mergers and equivalent transactions referred to in the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, as referred to in the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. In this case, the “date of the contribution agreement” refers to the date on which the merger or de-merger proposal is led. 11.4 Capital reduction The company may reduce its capital subject to compliance with the relevant statutory provisions. ARTICLE 12. LISTING ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE AND NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS The company’s shares must be admitted for trading on a Belgian regulated market, as required by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. The thresholds which, when exceeded, trigger a notication obligation under the legislation on disclosure of major holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted for trading on a regulated market, are set at 5% and each multiple of 5% of the total number of existing voting rights. Subject to the exceptions provided for by law, no one may vote at the general meeting of the company using more voting rights than those attached to the securities the ownership of which has been notied in accordance with the law, at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the general meeting. The voting rights attached to any unreported shares are suspended. CHAPTER III – GOVERNANCE AND REPRESENTATION ARTICLE 13. APPOINTMENT – TERMINATION – VACANT POSITIONS The company is managed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of at least ve directors, who may be, but do not have to be shareholders, who are appointed by the general meeting of shareholders for a maximum of six years, and who may be dismissed by the general meeting of shareholders at any time without any reason being stated and with immediate effect. Outgoing directors are eligible for reappointment. Aloxe NV (or persons who, with the prior and written consent of Aloxe NV, assume the promotership, as stipulated in Article 2 (13) of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies, from Aloxe NV (“the successors”)) is (are) entitled (jointly) to propose candidates for three directorships, until the last of the following events occurs: (i) Aloxe NV (or its successors) hold(s) less than 25% of the company’s capital, and (ii) Aloxe NV (or its successors) no longer is/are the sponsor(s) of the company within the meaning of the applicable regulations on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Only natural persons may be directors. The Board of Directors consists of at least three independent members in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. The directors must permanently meet the requirements of reliability and expertise for the performance of their duties, as set out in the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, and must not fall within the scope of the statutory prohibitions of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. In the event that one or more posts become vacant on the Board of Directors, the remaining directors, meeting as the Board of Directors, may provisionally co-opt a replacement until the next general meeting. The next general meeting must conrm or not the appointment of the co-opted director. The appointment of directors is submitted to the FSMA for approval in advance. Unless otherwise specied in the general meeting’s resolution on appointments, the term of ofce of any outgoing directors who have not been re-appointed shall end immediately after the ordinary general meeting where the new appointments were made. ARTICLE 14. CHAIR AND MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors may appoint a chair and vice-chair from among its members. The Board of Directors is convened by the chair, two directors or the managing director whenever required by the interests of the company. Notices for meetings shall state the time, date and place of the meeting and must be sent on or before the third calendar day prior to the date of the meeting by email, or if no email address has been provided to the company, by normal letter or in another 344 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 345 The ordinary general meeting is held each year at 10:00 on the third Thursday of May or, if this day is a public holiday, at the same time on the next working day. ARTICLE 25. CONVOCATION The Board of Directors and the statutory auditor may convene a general meeting (ordinary general meeting) as a special or extraordinary general meeting whenever this is required in the company’s interest. They must convene the ordinary general meeting on the day stipulated in the Articles of Association. The Board of Directors and the statutory auditor are obliged to convene a special or extraordinary general meeting whenever one or more shareholders, who individually or jointly represent one- fth of the issued capital, request such a meeting. This request must be sent by registered letter to the company’s registered ofce and precisely describe the items on which the general meeting should deliberate and adopt resolutions. The request should be addressed to the Board of Directors and the statutory auditor, who are obliged to convene a meeting within three weeks of receipt of the request. Other items may be added to the agenda items provided for by the shareholders in the meeting notice. One or more shareholders who together hold at least three per cent (3%) of the company’s capital may, in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, request that items for discussion be included on the agenda of any general meeting, and may submit proposals for resolutions to be voted regarding items for discussion that are or will be included in the agenda. The general meeting notice must specify at least the time, date and place, the agenda and the resolutions for adoption. The convocation to the general meeting must comply with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Any shareholder, director or statutory auditor who participates in or arranges to be represented in the meeting is deemed to have received due notice. A shareholder, director or statutory auditor may also waive the right to invoke the lack of or irregularity of the meeting notice, either before or after a general meeting that they did not attend or at which they were not represented. ARTICLE 26. ADMISSION Without prejudice to the obligations in the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, shareholders may attend and exercise their voting rights at the general meeting only if the following requirements are met: (1) A shareholder may participate in the general meeting and exercise the right to vote there only based on the formal registration of the shares in the name of the shareholder, on the registration date, either by an entry in the share register in the company’s name or by entry in the books of a recognised account holder or a settlement institution, regardless of the number of shares that the shareholder holds on the date of the general meeting. Midnight (CET) on the fourteenth day before the general meeting serves as the registration date. (2) The owners of digital shares wishing to participate in the meeting must submit a certicate that has been issued by a recognised account holder or a settlement institution, showing how many digital shares are registered in their accounts in the name of the respective shareholder on the registration date, in respect of which the shareholder has indicated the wish to attend the general meeting. They shall communicate the certicates to the company or to the person designated by the company for this purpose, as well as their wish to attend the general meeting, if relevant by sending a power of attorney, at the latest on the sixth day prior to the date of the general meeting, to the email address of the company or via the email address specically mentioned in the convocation to the meeting. The owners of registered shares who wish to attend the meeting must inform the company, or the person it has appointed for this purpose, at the latest on the sixth day prior to the date of the meeting, of their intention to attend the meeting, using the email address of the company or the email address specically mentioned in the convocation to the meeting, or, if applicable, by sending a power of attorney. (3) The Board of Directors shall keep a record of all shareholders who have given notice of their intention to attend the general meeting, including the shareholder’s name and address or registered ofce, the number of shares that the shareholder held on the registration date and based on which the shareholder has indicated the wish to attend the general meeting, as well as a description of the documents that show the shareholder held the shares on that registration date. ARTICLE 27. REPRESENTATION Any shareholder may issue a power of attorney to be represented at the general meeting, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The proxy holder may not be a shareholder. A shareholder of the company may designate only one person as a proxy holder for a specic general meeting. Exceptions may be made in this regard only when they conform to the relevant rules of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. ARTICLE 19. EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT The effective management of the company must be entrusted to at least two natural persons, who must meet the requirements of reliability and expertise as set out in the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. They must not fall within the scope of the statutory prohibitions of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. The appointments of day-to-day managers are submitted to the FSMA for advance approval. The Board of Directors may entrust the day-to-day management of the company, as well as the representation of the company in respect of these matters, to one or more persons, each acting alone, jointly or as a collegiate body, who do not necessarily have to be directors. The person(s) entrusted with the day-to- day management must meet the requirements of reliability and expertise as dened by the applicable regulations on regulated real estate companies and must not fall within the scope of the statutory prohibitions of the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. If the day-to-day management is delegated, the Board of Directors determines the remuneration attached to the appointment. Articles 7:121 and 7:91 (1) and (2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code are declared inapplicable. By way of exemption to Articles 7:121 and 7:91 (1) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, shares may therefore be denitively acquired, and share options or any other rights to acquire shares may be exercised in accordance with their issue conditions as determined by either the general meeting or the Board of Directors or their authorised representative(s). In addition, by way of exemption from Article 7:121 and 7:91 (2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the conditions on variable remuneration, including the applicable periods to which this remuneration relates, are also determined by the Board of Directors (based on a recommendation of the remuneration committee or acting as the remuneration committee itself). ARTICLE 20. POWER TO REPRESENT EXTERNALLY Other than in the case of a special delegation of powers by the Board of Directors, the company is validly represented in all acts, including those involving a public or ministerial civil servant, as well as in court, either as claimant or as defendant, by two directors acting jointly. Within the limits of day-to-day management, the company is validly represented by one managing director acting alone. The company is therefore validly represented by special representatives of the company within the limits of a mandate entrusted to them for this purpose by the Board of Directors or, within the area of day-to-day management, by one managing director acting alone. ARTICLE 21. SPECIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY The Board of Directors may delegate its powers for special and certain matters to a mandatory, even if this person is not a shareholder or director. A managing director may delegate powers for special and certain matters to a mandatory, even if this person is not a shareholder or director. ARTICLE 22. COMMITTEES The Board of Directors shall establish an audit committee as well as a remuneration and appointments committee from among its members, and dene in writing their composition, duties and powers. The Board of Directors, on its own responsibility, may set up one or more consultative committees, the composition and terms of reference of which it shall determine. CHAPTER IV – AUDIT SUPERVISION ARTICLE 23. AUDIT SUPERV The audit of the company is entrusted to one or more statutory auditors who perform the duties assigned to them under the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (and its associated implementing decrees) and the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. A statutory auditor must be an auditor or company audit rm accredited by the FSMA. CHAPTER V – GENERAL MEETING ARTICLE 24. GENERAL MEETING The general meeting represents the general body of shareholders. General meeting resolutions are binding on all shareholders, even those who were absent or voted against them. The General Meeting shall be held at the registered ofce or at the location indicated in the convocation. 346 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 347 already communicated to the company before the publication of an extended agenda, the proxy holder must observe the relevant provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. The items for discussion and resolutions for approval that are included on the agenda as described in the previous paragraph, will be discussed only if all the relevant provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code have been observed. 29.4 The Board of Directors, the shareholders, holders of convertible bonds, subscription rights or certicates issued with the cooperation of the company may, if the Board of Directors has granted permission to do so in the meeting invitation, take part remotely in the general meeting via an electronic means of communication provided by the company, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7:137 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Shareholders who take part in the general meeting in this way are deemed to be present at the place where the meeting is held, for the purposes of meeting requirements regarding majorities and quora. The company must be able to verify the identity of the shareholder and the capacity in which said shareholder is acting, using the means of communication deployed. The Board of Directors may impose any additional conditions it sees t to guarantee the security of the electronic means of communication. The electronic means of communication must at least enable the holders of the securities referred to in the rst paragraph to have direct, simultaneous and uninterrupted exposure to the discussions during the meeting and, as far as the shareholders are concerned, to exercise their voting rights with regard to all points on which the meeting must take decisions. The electronic means of communication must enable the holders of securities listed above to participate in the deliberations and to exercise their right to ask questions, unless the law provides for a more flexible arrangement in this regard. The convocation to the general meeting must contain a clear and precise description of the procedures relating to remote attendance of the General Meeting. These procedures shall also be made accessible on the company website. ARTICLE 30. VOTING RIGHTS Each share confers the right to one vote. Shareholders without voting rights, holders of subscription rights, holders of convertible bonds and holders of certicates issued with the cooperation of the company are entitled to attend the general meeting in an advisory role. In the cases listed in Article 7:57 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, shareholders without the right to vote normally have a right to vote. Shares are indivisible in relation to the company. If one share belongs to different people, or if the rights attached to a share are divided among several people, the Board of Directors may suspend the attached rights from being exercised until one person has been designated as the shareholder in relation to the company. If a share is encumbered by a usufruct, the voting right attached to that share will be exercised by the usufructuary, unless joint notice to the contrary is given by the bare owner and the usufructuary to the company. ARTICLE 31. DECISION-MAKING The general meeting may validly deliberate and vote, regardless of what percentage of the capital is present or represented, except in cases where the Belgian Companies and Associations Code imposes an attendance quorum. Unless there are statutory provisions or provisions of the Articles of Association to the contrary, resolutions are adopted by an ordinary majority of the votes cast. Abstentions, void and invalid votes are not counted as votes cast. If the votes are tied, the resolution is rejected. Voting will be by a show of hands or roll call, unless the general meeting decides otherwise by an ordinary majority of the votes cast. The shareholders shall be authorised to vote remotely by letter or via the company website, using a form drawn up and provided by the company, if the Board of Directors has given permission for this in the convocation to the meeting. This form must state the date and place of the meeting, the name or registered name of the shareholder and the domicile or registered ofce thereof, the number of votes the shareholder wishes to vote at the general meeting, the form of the shares held, the agenda items for the meeting (including the proposed resolutions), a space that allows indicating a vote for or against any decision or to abstain from voting, as well as the deadline by which the voting form must be returned to the company. The form must explicitly state that it needs to be signed and must be received by the company no later than the sixth day prior to the date of the meeting. The extraordinary general meeting must be held in the presence of a civil-law notary who draws up a legally valid record of the proceedings. The general meeting may discuss and adopt a resolution on an amendment to the Articles of Association in a legally valid manner only if the attendees at the meeting represent at least half of the capital. If the above quorum is not present, a new meeting must be convened in accordance with Article 7:153 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code; the second A person who acts as a proxy holder may hold a proxy from more than one shareholder. If a proxy holder holds proxies from several shareholders, they may vote differently on behalf of different shareholders. The power of attorney must be signed by the shareholder and should be communicated to the company via the company’s email address or the email address specically mentioned in the convocation to the meeting no later than the sixth day prior to the date of the general meeting. The Board of Directors may draw up a power of attorney form. If more than one person holds rights in rem to the same share, the company may suspend the exercise of the voting rights associated with this share until one person has been designated as the holder for the purpose of exercising the voting rights. Without prejudice to the possibility of deviating from the instructions under certain circumstances, as set out in Article 7:145 (2) of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the proxy holder must cast their vote in accordance with any instructions given by the shareholder who authorised the proxy holder. The proxy holder must keep a record of the voting instructions for at least one year and conrm on request by the shareholder that the voting instructions were followed,. If there is a potential conflict of interests between the shareholder and the designated proxy holder, as referred to in Article 7:143, Section 4 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the proxy holder must disclose the precise facts that are relevant so that the shareholder can assess whether there is any risk that the proxy holder will pursue an interest different from that of the shareholder. The proxy holder may moreover vote on behalf of the shareholder only if there are specic voting instructions for every item on the agenda. Minors, persons who are declared incompetent and legal entities must be represented by their legal representatives or representatives under their articles of association. ARTICLE 28. CHAIR – OFFICERS Each general meeting is chaired by the chair of the Board of Directors or in their absence, by the managing director, or in the absence thereof by the person appointed by the directors who are present. The chair appoints a secretary. The meeting elects two tellers. The other members of the Board of Directors complete the ofcers of the meeting. ARTICLE 29. COURSE OF THE MEETING – PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA – POSTPONEMENTS 29.1 Deliberations and voting are led by the chair in accordance with the normal rules of proper meeting skills. Directors must answer questions posed by shareholders, during the meeting or in writing, in relation to their report or the agenda items, insofar as disclosing details or facts would not be of such a nature as to affect the commercial interests of the company adversely and or to breach the condentiality that the company or its directors have undertaken to uphold. The statutory auditor(s) must answer questions posed by shareholders, during the meeting or in writing, in relation to their report, insofar as disclosing details or facts would not be of such a nature as to affect the commercial interests of the company adversely or breach the condentiality that the company, its directors or the statutory auditor(s) have undertaken to uphold. They are entitled to address the general meeting in connection with the performance of their duties. If different questions are asked about the same topic, the Board of Directors and the statutory auditors may give one answer. As soon as the convocation to the meeting has been published, the shareholders may ask the above questions in writing, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. 29.2 The Board of Directors is entitled, during the session of an ordinary general meeting, to postpone the decision on the approval of the annual nancial statements for ve weeks. This postponement does not affect other resolutions that have been adopted, except a different general meeting resolution in this regard. The next meeting is then entitled to adopt the annual nancial statements denitively. 29.3 The general meeting may validly deliberate or adopt resolutions only in respect of items that are specied or implicitly included in the announced agenda. Deliberating on items that are not included in the agenda is possible only in a meeting in which all shares are present and provided that any resolutions in this regard are adopted unanimously. The required consent is established if no objection is noted in the minutes of the meeting. In addition to the items for discussion, the agenda must include the resolutions for adoption. Notice of the items for discussion and accompanying resolutions for approval that are added to the agenda will, as relevant, be notied in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. If a power of attorney was 348 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 349 and Associations Code, as well as any formalities provided for in the issue terms and conditions of the bonds or in the convocation to the meeting. The general meeting of bond holders shall be held in accordance with the provisions of Article 7:168 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Bond holders may, if the Board of Directors has granted permission to do so in the convocation to the meeting, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7:137 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and in accordance with the same terms and conditions as set out in Article 29.4 of these Articles of Association, participate remotely in the General Meeting via an electronic means of communication provided by the company. CHAPTER VI – DISSOLUTION – LIQUIDATION ARTICLE 37. APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF LIQUIDATORS If the company is dissolved, for whatever reason and at whatever time, the liquidation shall be executed by the liquidators appointed by the general meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. In the absence of any such appointment, the members of the Board of Directors, shall be considered as liquidators by third parties as of right, but without the powers that the law and the Articles of Association assign in relation to the execution of the liquidation to the liquidator appointed as dened in the Articles of Association, by the general meeting or by a court. If the statement of assets and liabilities drawn up in accordance with the Belgian Companies and Associations Code shows that not all creditors can be paid in full, the appointment of the liquidators as set out in the Articles of Association or by the general meeting must be submitted to the president of the court for conrmation. However, this conrmation is not required if it appears from the statement of assets and liabilities that the company owes money only to its shareholders, and if all shareholders who are creditors of the company conrm in writing that they agree to the appointment. The shareholders general meeting determines the liquidators’ fee. ARTICLE 38. DISSOLUTION – DISTRIBUTION The liquidation of the company is executed in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Any distribution to shareholders shall take place only after the meeting to terminate the liquidation. Except in the case of a merger, the net assets of the company after settlement of all debts, or the allocation of the sums required for this purpose, shall be used rst and foremost to repay the paid-up capital, in cash or in kind. Any balance shall be distributed equally among all shareholders of the company in proportion to the number of shares they hold. CHAPTER VII – GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 39. ELECTION OF DOMICILE For the application of the Articles of Association, any shareholder domiciled abroad, any director, statutory auditor, senior manager, liquidator, shall be deemed to have elected their domicile in Belgium. If this is not the case, they shall be deemed to have elected domicile at the company’s registered ofce, where all communications, reminders, summonses and notications can be validly delivered to or served on them. ARTICLE 40. JURISDICTION Unless the company expressly waives its jurisdiction, the commercial court of the district where the company has its registered ofce will have sole jurisdiction to hear all disputes between the company, its directors, its security holders and liquidators concerning the affairs of the company and the implementation of these Articles of Association. ARTICLE 41. GENERAL LAW The parties declare that they will act in full compliance with the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies (as amended from time to time). Accordingly, any provisions of these Articles of Association that unlawfully deviate from the provisions of the above legislation are deemed not to form part of this deed, and any clauses that would be contrary to the mandatory provisions of this legislation are deemed not to have been written. The invalidity of one article or a part of an article of these Articles of Association shall not affect the validity of the other (parts of) clauses of the Articles of Association. Certied full text of the articles of association Notary Peter Timmermans meeting will discuss and decide validly regardless of the percentage of the capital that is present or represented. An amendment to the Articles of Association is permitted only if it is approved by at least three quarters of the votes or, in the case of a change in the object or purposes of the company, by four-fths of the votes cast, in which cases abstentions are not counted in either the numerator or the denominator. Any draft amendment to the Articles of Association must be submitted to the FSMA in advance. An attendance list with the names of the shareholders and the number of shares shall be signed by each of them or by their representatives before the meeting starts. Those who attended the general meeting or were represented by proxy may consult this list. ARTICLE 32. MINUTES Minutes must be drawn up of every general meeting. The minutes of the general meeting are signed by the ofcers of the meeting and the shareholders who request to sign them. The minutes are kept in a special register. Powers of attorney must be attached to the minutes of the meeting for which they have been given. Copies that need to be produced in court or elsewhere are signed by two directors or a managing director. ARTICLE 33. FINANCIAL YEAR – ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – ANNUAL REPORT The nancial year of the company starts on the rst of January and ends on the thirty-rst of December of each year. At the end of each nancial year, the books and records are closed and the Board of Directors draws up the inventory and annual accounts. The Board of Directors also draws up an annual report in which it accounts for its management. This annual report also contains a corporate governance declaration, which forms a specic part of the report. This corporate governance declaration also contains the remuneration report, which forms a specic part of the declaration. The statutory auditor draws up a written and detailed report for the attention of the annual meeting. The general meeting listens to the annual report and the report of the statutory auditor(s) and decides by an ordinary majority on the approval of the annual nancial statements. After the approval of the annual nancial statements, the general meeting decides, by a separate vote, on the discharge of the directors and statutory auditor(s) from liability. The separate and consolidated annual nancial statements of the company must be led with the National Bank of Belgium in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions. The annual and half-yearly nancial reports are also available free of charge from the registered ofce and can be consulted, for information purposes, on the company’s website. ARTICLE 34. APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS Based on a proposal by the Board of Directors, the General Meeting decides, within the limits permitted by the Belgian Companies and Associations Code and the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies, to pay out a dividend, the minimum amount of which is prescribed by the regulations applicable to regulated real estate companies. ARTICLE 35. DIVIDENDS Dividends are paid on the date and at the place determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, on its own responsibility, decide to distribute interim dividends in the cases and within the periods permitted by law. ARTICLE 36. GENERAL MEETING OF BOND HOLDERS The Board of Directors and the statutory auditor(s) of the company may invite the bond holders, if there are any and insofar as the issue terms and conditions of the relevant bonds do not provide otherwise, to attend a general meeting of bond holders, which will have the powers as set out in Article 7:162 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. Unless otherwise dened in the issue terms and conditions of the bonds in question: • The Board of Directors must convene the general meeting whenever bond holders who represent one-fth of the securities in circulation request such a meeting; and • the convocation to the meeting shall contain the agenda and be drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code. In order to be admitted to the general meeting of bond holders, each bond holder must comply with the formalities set out in the Belgian Companies 350 I PERMANENT DOCUMENT XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 351 GLOSSARY GLOSSARY 13 Vismarkt BREDA “ In 2021, Xior’s satisfaction survey was further expanded across the four countries, with a response of 1,567 students where we achieved an overall satisfaction of 80%. „ 352 I GLOSSARY XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 353 EPRA earnings (APM) Net result +/- variations in the fair value of investment property +/- other portfolio result +/- result from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities. EPRA earnings per share (APM) Net result +/- result from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the fair value of investment property +/- other portfolio result +/- variations in the fair value of nancial assets and liabilities, divided by the average number of shares. Euronext Brussels The regulated market of Euronext Brussels where the Company shares are traded. Estimated Rental Value ('ERV') This is the total rental value of the portfolio on an annual basis applied by the Valuation Expert in the valuation reports. D Debt ratio The debt ratio as referred to in Article 13, Section 1 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Distributable earnings per share The prot as referred to in Article 13, Section 1 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. F Fair Value This value is the investment value as determined by an independent Valuation Expert, minus the transaction fees. The fair value corresponds to the carrying amount under IFRS. From the seller's perspective, this must be understood as subject to the deduction of transfer taxes or registration duties. The estimated amount of transfer taxes for properties located in Belgium was xed at 2.5% for investment property with a value in excess of MEUR 2.5. 46 The fair value is therefore calculated by dividing the value including the transaction fees by 1.025. Properties valued at less than the MEUR 2.5 threshold and foreign companies are subject to normal registration taxes. Their fair value therefore corresponds with the value that includes the transaction fees payable by the purchaser. FSMA Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority. G 2020 Governance Code The Belgian Code on Corporate Governance as indicated by the Royal Decree of 12 May 2019 and available on the following website: https://www.corporategovernancecommittee.be/en/over-de-code- 2020/2020-belgian-code-corporate-governance Group Xior and its subsidiaries, from time to time. I IASB International Accounting Standards Board. IFRIC International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee. IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards, the accounting standard by which regulated real estate companies are obliged to report based on Article 11 of the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. Investment value or value including the transaction costs This value equals the amount at which a building could be exchanged between well-informed parties, consenting and acting under normal competitive conditions, including any registration taxes (10% in the Flemish Region until 31 December 2021 and 12% in the Flemish Region from 1 January 2022, and 12.5% in the Walloon Region and Brussels-Capital Region), notary fees and VAT (if the purchase is subject to VAT). IPO Initial public offering or stock market launch: the capital increase of the Company by contribution in cash through a public offering of new shares, and the admission to listing of the Xior shares on the regulated Euronext Brussels market, completed on 11 December 2015. IRS Interest rate swap 46 See the Belgian Assets Managers Association (BEAMA) press release of 8 February 2006 on closed-end property investment companies and the rst application of the IFRS accounting rules and the BE-REIT press release of 10 November 2016. A Aloxe NV Aloxe NV, a public limited company under Belgian law, with its registered ofce at Mechelsesteenweg 34, Box 101, 2018 Antwerp, entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number 0849.479.874 (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section). APM Alternatieve Performance Measures . In accordance with the guidelines issued by the European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) on 3 July 2016, Xior’s Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) will be included in the Annual Report. The denitions of the APMs and the use and reconciliation tables are included in Chapter 10.8 of this Annual Report . A separate Glossary will be posted on the Company website on these APMs for future reference. The APMs are marked with a . Average nancing costs (APM) Interest costs including IRS interest expense + arrangement fees and commitment fees, divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. Average interest rate (APM) Interest charges including IRS interest expense divided by the average outstanding debt during the period. B Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 The Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on public takeover bids, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 26 April 2007, and amended from time to time. Belgian Law of 2 May 2007 The Belgian Law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of signicant holdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which contains various provisions, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 12 June 2007, and amended from time to time. C CEO Chief Executive Ofcer. CFO Chief Financial Ofcer. CIO Chief Investment Ofcer. Companies and Associations Code Belgian Companies and Associations Code of 23 March 2019, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 4 April 2019 and as amended from time to time. E EPRA Adjusted Net Initial Yield (Adjusted NIY) This measure integrates an adjustment of the EPRA NIY for the end of rent-free periods or other non-expired rental incentives. EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding vacancy costs) (APM) EPRA costs (excluding vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income less the rent still to be paid on rented land. EPRA Cost Ratio (including vacancy costs) (APM) EPRA costs (including vacancy costs) divided by the gross rental income less the rent still to be paid on rented land. EPRA NAV (APM) Net asset value (NAV) adjusted to take into account the fair value of the investment property and excluding certain elements that are not part of a nancial model of long-term property investments. EPRA NDV (APM) The EPRA net disposal value represents the shareholder value in a "sell out scenario", in which deferred tax, assets and liabilities and certain other adjustments are calculated to the full extent, after deduction of the resulting tax. EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) (APM) Annualised gross rental income based on the current rent on the closing date, excluding the property charges, divided by the portfolio market value plus the estimated transaction fees and costs in case of hypothetical disposal of investment property. EPRA NNNAV (APM) EPRA NAV adjusted to take into account the fair value of (i) the assets and liabilities, (ii) the debts and (iii) the deferred taxes. EPRA NTA (APM) EPRA Net Tangible Assets assumes that entities buy and sell assets, causing certain levels of unavoidable deferred tax to crystallise. 354 I GLOSSARY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 355 V Value with costs payable by the purchaser or Net market value The investment value less the registration taxes and notarial charges or VAT. Valuation experts The Company’s valuation experts (formerly “property experts”) appointed in accordance with Article 24 of the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies at the date of this Annual Report are Stadim, Cushman & Wakeeld & CBRE. X Xior Student Housing or Xior or the Company Xior Student Housing NV, a public limited company under Belgian law, licensed as a public regulated real estate company (RREC) under Belgian law, with its registered ofce at Mechelsesteenweg 34, Box 108, 2018 Antwerp (Belgium), entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number 0547.972.794 (Antwerp Register of Legal Entities, Antwerp section). L Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies The Belgian Law of 12 May 2014 on Regulated Real Estate Companies, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 30 June 2014 and as amended from time to time. Legislation on Regulated Real Estate Companies The Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies and the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies. N Net result excl. effects of IFRIC 21 (APM) Net result proportionally adjusted for property tax and taxes on second homes. Net assets per share (EPRA) (APM) Equity excluding the fair value of the permitted hedging instruments divided by the number of shares. Net assets per share (IFRS) Equity divided by the number of shares. Net result per share Net result divided by the average number of shares. O Occupancy rate This is the ratio of the Rental Income to the Total Rent. P Portfolio result (APM) Result from the sale of investment property +/- variations in the Fair Value of investment property +/- other portfolio result. Public RREC or PRREC Public regulated real estate company/companies (also referred to as a Belgian Real Estate Investment Trust or BE-REIT). PwC The professional partnership incorporated in the form of a cooperative society with limited liability, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Bedrijfsrevisoren BCVBA, with its registered ofce at Woluwedal 18, 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, entered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under company number VAT BE 0429.501.944 (Brussels Register of Legal Entities). R Rental income The arithmetical sum of the rental income invoiced by the Company based on the concluded tenancy agreement over the period of a nancial year, or part thereof. Regulated real estate company A company that the FSMA has entered on the list of regulated real estate companies under Belgian law, that is accordingly recognised as a regulated real estate company and is governed by the Law on Regulated Real Estate Companies of 12 May 2014 and the Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies of 13 July 2014, as amended from time to time. RREC Regulated real estate company/companies. Royal Decree on Regulated Real Estate Companies The Royal Decree of 13 July 2014 on Regulated Real Estate Companies, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 16 July 2014 and as amended from time to time. Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 The Royal Decree of 14 November 2007 on the obligations of issuers of nancial instruments that are admitted to trading on a regulated market, as published in the Belgian Ofcial Journal of 3 December 2007, and amended from time to time. T Total Rent The Total Rent the Company would bill under its tenancy agreements, if 100% of the property portfolio were to be let, based on its asking price at year end, including assets under construction if applicable and estimated annual rental income for hostel activities. Trading regulations The trading regulations of the Company, as included as a schedule to the Corporate Governance Charter. 356 I GLOSSARY XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 357 IDENTITY IDENTITY CARDS 14 Ouderghemlaan BRUSSELS “ At Xior, we understand that as a company with a rapidly growing portfolio, we have a big responsibility in terms of CO 2 emissions. We do not shy away from that responsibility. „ 358 I IDENTITY CARDS XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I Annual fi nancial report I 2021 XIOR I 359 Name: Xior Student Housing NV Status: Public regulated real estate company (RREC) under Belgian law Registeredofce: Mechelsesteenweg 34, Box 108, 2018 Antwerp Tel.: +32 3 257 04 89 Email: [email protected] Website: www.xior.be Trade Register: Antwerp, Antwerp section VAT: BE 0547.972.794 Company number: 0547.972.794 Date of incorporation: 10 March 2014 Licence as public RREC: 24 November 2015 Financial year-end: 31 December Annual General meeting: Third Thursday in May (10:00) Listing: Euronext Brussels – permanent market ISIN code: BE0974288202 (XIOR) Statutory auditor: PwC Bedrijfsrevisoren BV – Culliganlaan 5, 1831 Machelen – represented by Jeroen Bockaert Financial services: ING Belgium Valuation experts: Stadim, Cushman & Wakeeld and CBRE 360 I IDENTITY CARDS XIOR I Annual nancial report I 2021 Xior Student Housing NV a Public RREC under Belgian law (BE-REIT) Mechelsesteenweg 34, bus 108, 2018 Antwerp BE 0547.972.794 (Antwerp Trade Register, Antwerp Division) www.xior.be I [email protected] I T +32 3 257 04 89 www.xior.be Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram t ™
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