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Conference call presentation, 5 March 2025
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The information contained in this presentation does not purport to be comprehensive. Please refer to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 on our website at https://ir.epic.ch/en/financial-reports/
This presentation contains references to operational indicators, such as reported vacancy rate, adjusted vacancy rate and WAULT, and alternative performance measures ("APM") that are not defined or specified by the IFRS Accounting Standards, including EBITDA (incl. revaluation of properties), EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties), net operating income, return on equity (incl. revaluation effects), return on equity (excl. revaluation effects), profit (excl. revaluation effects), net loan to value (LTV) ratio. These APM should be regarded as complementary information to and not as substitutes of the Group's consolidated financial results based on IFRS Accounting Standards. These APM may not be comparable to similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies. For the definitions of the main operational indicators and APM used, including related abbreviations, please refer to the section "Alternative Performance Measures" on page 168 of our Annual Report 2024.
Except if indicated otherwise, all numbers are shown according to the audited consolidated IFRS financial statements per 31 December 2024. APM are shown based on the sector in which the properties belonged to during the period (i.e. before any transfers between sectors if any).
Certain numerical figures set out in this presentation, including financial data presented in millions or thousands, certain operating data, percentages describing shares and industry data, have been subject to rounding adjustments and, as a result, the totals of the data in this presentation may vary slightly from the actual arithmetic totals of such information. Furthermore, the variations shown in percentages are based on the actual numbers and may therefore vary slightly from the variation calculated on the rounded numbers.
A glossary of alternative performance measures have been included in the appendix for ease of reference.


Swiss Consumer Price Index (CPI) with forecast data(1) As of December 2024 2.8%

Annual growth of real Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) with forecast data(2) As of December 2024

Notes: (1) Swiss National Bank (2) SECO




25 Properties

Rentable area of properties in operation 4.5 %
Net rental income yield of properties in operation
8.2 years WAULT


Rental income grew by 1.3% to CHF 66.2 million in 2024 versus CHF 65.3 million in 2023
Reported vacancy rate in 2024 reduced to 4.2% due to new lettings (4.6% in 2023)
Long WAULT as at 31 December 2024 of 8.2 years (8.1 years as at 31 December 2023)
EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) amounted to CHF 53.1 million (CHF 52.4 million in 2023)

Solid equity ratio at 49.9% as at 31 December 2024

Dividend proposal of CHF 3.15 per registered share, equivalent to a 3.9% yield on closing share price as at 31 December 2024

| Portfolio | Unit | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | Variation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of investment properties per segment (in operation / under development) |
# | 25 (25(1) / 3(2) | 25 (25(1) / 3(2) | ||
| Total portfolio | CHF ('000) | 1'613'430 | 1'535'538 | / | 5.1% |
| Investment properties in operation | CHF ('000) | 1'464'920 | 1'441'248 | 1 | 1.6% |
| Investment properties under development/construction | CHF ('000) | 148'510 | 94'290 | 1 | 57.5% |
| WAULT (weighted average unexpired lease term) | Years | 8.2 | 8.1 | 1.2% | |
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||
| Reported vacancy rate (properties in operation) | % | 4.2% | 4.6% | (8.7%) | |
| Adjusted vacancy rate (properties in operation)(3) | 0% | n/a | 3.0% | n/a |
Notes:
(1) The property acquired in Tolcchenaz (in EPiC 24) in December 2022 is valued separately but considered as an extension of the property in Tolochenaz (EPiC 7)
(2) Two properties are split into two segments - EPC 19 (Campus Leman) and EPiC 21 (Nexus Brunnpark) as they have a yielding and a development part
(3) The reported vacancy rate is adjusted for a maximum of 3 years. 2023 reported vacancy rate was adjusted for Zanti Volketswill (TCHF 507)
EPIC SUISSE
Breakdown of the portfolio as at 31 December 2024 based on market value(1)

(1) In accordance with IFRS when taking into account the right-of-use of land
(2) Mixed includes properties categorised as Offices, Retail and Logistics / industrial
(3) Campus Leman Buildings C and D (EPiC 19) and the land reserve of Nexus Brunnpark in Roggwil (EPiC 21)
(4) EPiC 24 is considered as an extension of EPiC 7 in Tolochenaz


The portfolio growth was mainly driven by the continuous investment in:
EPIC SUISSE


| Wüest Partner Input parameters |
31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Average nominal discount rate | 4.67% | 4.69% |
| Assumed inflation rate | 1.25% | 1.25% |
| Average real discount rate | 3.38% | 3.39% |
| Lowest discount rate | 2.80% | 2.80% |
| Highest discount rate | 4.00% | 4.00% |
Reported vacancy rate by sector
| Sector | 2024 | 2025 | Variation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.8% | |
| Retail | 2.9% | 4.5% - | A | (35.6%) |
| Logistics / industrial | 0.7% | 0.6% | / | 16.7% |
| Properties in operation | 4.2% | 4.6% | (8.7%) |
| Sector | H2 24 H1 24 H2 23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 5.6% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| Retail | 2.6% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Logistics / industrial | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Properties in operation | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Sector | L-f-l Growth 2024 versus 2023 |
L-f-l Growth 2023 versus 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Offices | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Retail | 2.3% | 7.1% |
| Logistics / industrial | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Properties in operation | 1.3% | 6.0% |
· Inflation was the main driver behind the growth, followed to a lesser extent by the vacancy reduction and which was then counter-balanced by the expiry of a tenant fit-out rent in 2023
(1) The comparison between 2023 and 2022 was adjusted for the property in Tolochenaz (EPiC 24) bought in December 2022 (impact of CHF 0.1 million). No adjustment between 2024 and 2023
| Tenant group | Net rental income 2024 (CHF million) |
Share (% of total) |
WAULT (years)(5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop group(1) | 13.1 | 20% | |
| Migros group(1) | 5.7 | ರಿ% | |
| CHUV(2) | 4.6 | 7% | |
| GXO Logistics Switzerland S.A.G.L. | 4.2 | 6% | |
| Kanadevia Inova AG(3) | 3.8 | 6% | |
| Incyte Biosciences International S.à.r.l. | 2.8 | 4% | |
| Top 6 tenants | 34.3 | 52% | 10.6 |
| Other (160+ tenants(4) | 31.9 | 48% | |
| Rental income | 66.2 | 100% | 8.2 |
89% of rental income is indexed according to Swiss CPI formulas(5)
Notes:
(4) Number of tenants excludes tenants with rental contracts from parking spaces, apartments, storage and ancillary areas (such as delivery ramps, antennas, show cases for adverts etc.)
Weighted by rental income excluding rent free (5)

Expiry of investment properties' lease contracts
based on 31 Dec 2024 rent(1)

Out of the leases expiring in 2025:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | E |
| Balance sheet | Unit | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | Variation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | CHF ('000) | 1'641'672 | 1'578'434 | 1 | 4.0% | |
| Equity (NAV) | CHF ('000) | 819'976 | 804'943 | / | 1.9% | |
| Equity ratio | % | 49.9% | 51.0% | (2.2%) | ||
| Mortgage-secured bank loans | CHF ('000) | 661713 | 610.556 | 1 | 8.4% | |
| Weighted average interest rate of mortgage-secured bank loans |
రం | 1.3% | 1.3% | |||
| Weighted average residual maturity of mortgage-secured bank loans |
Years | 3.7 | 4.5 | (17.8%) | ||
| Net loan to value (LTV) ratio | % | 40.6% | 38.9% | 4.4% | Tar ব |
|
| Return on equity (incl. revaluation effects) | % | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1 | 163.6% | |
| Return on equity (excl. revaluation effects) | % | 5.0% | 5.0% |
rget net LTV of +/- 45% medium term


Notes:
(1) Based on 10'330'076 shares
(2) Deferred tax assets (TCHF 336) and other non-current assets corresponding to the complementary property tax in Vaud (CHF 6.5 million)



(1) Included in the 12.9% of fixed bank loans due in 2030 is a fixed loan linked to a swap coming to maturity in 2028 (which is not reflected under swaps in the graph) and which accounts for 7.6% of total loans
March 2025 - 18

| Results | Unit | 2024 | 2025 | Variation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental income from real estate properties | CHF ('000) | ୧୧.166 | 65'333 | / | 1.3% |
| Net operating income (NOI) | CHF ('000) | 61°200 | 60'724 | / | 0.8% |
| Net gain (loss) from revaluation of properties | CHF ('000) | 23'426 | (9'715) | 1 | 341.2% |
| EBITDA (incl. revaluation of properties) | CHF ('000) | 76'514 | 42'656 | / | 79.4% |
| EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) | CHF ('000) | 53.088 | 52'371 | 1 | 1.4% |
| Profit (incl. revaluation effects) | CHF ('000) | 47276 | 17'627 | / | 168.2% |
| Profit (excl. revaluation effects) | CHF ('000) | 40'596 | 40'874 | (0.7%) | |
| Net rental income yield of properties in operation |
0% | 4.5% | 4.5% |

EPIC SUISSE

(1) Net rental income of the total portfolio divided by the fair value of total real estate properties
A - Total portfolio
B - Properties in operation
(2) Net operating income (NOI) divided by total income / EBITDA (excluding revaluation of properties) divided by total income




| Information per share | Unit | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 | Variation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares outstanding at period end | # ('000) | 10'330 | 10'330 | = | |
| Net asset value (NAV) per share | CHF | 79.38 | 77.92 | 1 | 1.9% |
| Share price on SIX Swiss Exchange at period end | CHF | 81.00 | 65.60 | 1 | 23.5% |
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||
| Weighted average number of outstanding shares | # ('000) | 10'330 | 10'330 | ||
| Earnings per share incl. revaluation effects | CHF | 4.58 | 1.71 | / | 167.8% |
| Earnings per share excl. revaluation effects | CHF | 3.93 | 3.96 | (0.8%) |



Notes: Picture source: photodrone.pro (1) Excluding tenant fit-outs (2) Excluding early breaks (if any) With a focus on sustainability, PULSE in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne is a cutting-edge property designed for life sciences and high-tech companies.
The building offers gross 43'000 m² of fully modular space with contemporary architecture, high-tech facilities, and customisable layouts.
Located in the heart of the Swiss Health Valley, it provides easy access to major transport links, including a 11-minute connection to Renens train station and a 45-minute one to Geneva Airport.
· Ongoing discussions with interested parties

Campus Leman in Morges is a modern business hub, hosting the European headquarters of Incyte. Building C, the latest extension, adds circa 3'000 m² of flexible office space with contemporary architecture, a landscaped courtyard, and panoramic lake views. Located a short walking distance from Morges station, it offers Minergie-P certified sustainable workspaces in a prime location.
· Building D planning to begin in H1 2025 with building permit submission scheduled in H2 2025





• In the beginning of 2024, EPIC Group has completed about 4'500 m² of photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the Wiggis-Park shopping centre in Netstal, generating approximately 990 kWp of electricity.
Picture of the roof at our Wiggis-Park shopping centre in Netstal (source of picture: Hauri Architektur AG)



· mid-term 2035 target on CO2 emission intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 of 3.5 kgCO2e/m²
CO2 Emission intensity low at 13.3 kgCO2e/m²
| E B I C | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC Group's portfolio | Unit | Total 2024 | Total 2023 (base year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment properties in operation | number | 25 | 25 |
| Relevant asset area (Energy reference floor area, ERA) | m2 | 278.855 | 278.885 |
| Total energy consumption of the portfolio | MWh | 35'438 | 32'665 |
| Energy intensity | kWh/m² | 127 | 117 |
| Electricity Consumption a), b) | MWh | 19'777 | 17'144 |
| - Of which from renewable sources | MWh | 17705 | 14'321 |
| Heat Consumption | MWh | 15661 | 15,521 |
| Non-renewable fuels | MWh | 11:356 | 11'371 |
| - Heating oil | MWh | 2'319 | 1965 |
| - Natural gas bì | MWh | 9.037 | 94069 |
| Renewable fuels | MWh | 457 | 453 |
| - Biogas d) | MWh | 113 | 105 |
| - Biomass | MWh | 345 | 348 |
| District heating | MWh | 3'280 | 3424 |
| - Of which from renewable sources | MWh | 2'410 | 2'516 |
| - Of which from fossil sources | MWh | 870 | 908 |
| Ambient heat (renewable) | MWh | 568 | 273 |
| Total share of renewable energy consumed | 9% | 60% | 54% |
| Total share of fossil energy consumed | 9% | 40% | 46% |
| Heat sold | MWh | 1°092 | 13514 |
| Electricity sold ®) | MWh | 723 | N/A |
| Percentage of electricity purchased directly by tenants | 95 | 64% | N/A |
| Percentage of heat purchased directly by tenants | 95 | 19% | NA |
@ Modelling as described in the methodology paper was performed for sources where measured data was not available. A copy of the paper can be obtained from the Company's Portfolio Director Philipp Kichler (email: [email protected]).
bi The increase of electricity consumption from 2023 to 2024 and the decrease in natural gas consumption can be mainly explained by a more complete data availability.
61 Due to more precise measured data, the gas consumption value of 2023 has been updated.
a) Biogas share is estimated.
a) Entails photovoltaic (PV) production from EPIC Group's on-site PV plants, which is sold to the local utility.
Sustainability reporting further expanded to include water consumption data




EPIC SUISSE

Adjusted vacancy rate (properties in operation)
Reported vacancy rate (properties in operation) adjusted for absorption and strategic vacancy in certain properties in operation over maximum three years (for 31 December 2023 Zänti Volketswil and Biopôle Serine)
Earnings before interest and tax corresponds to EBITDA after depreciation and amortisation
EBITDA or EBITDA (incl. revaluation of properties) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation including net gain (loss) from revaluation of properties
EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation excluding net gain (loss) from revaluation of properties
EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) margin EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) divided by total income
EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) yield EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) divided by the fair value of total real estate properties
IFRS NAV Total equity as shown in the consolidated statement of financial position
IFRS NAV excluding deferred tax liabilities, deferred tax assets and other non-current assets (corresponding to the complementary property tax in canton of Vaud)
EBITDA (excl. revaluation of properties) less net financial expenses (excl. unrealised revaluation effects) and less cash tax and before capital expenditure and mortgage-secured bank debt amortisation

FFO yield (IFRS) FFO divided by IFRS NAV as at the respective date
Net debt Total debt net of cash and cash equivalents
Net loan to value (LTV) ratio Ratio of net debt to the market value of total real estate properties including the right-of-use of the land
Net operating income (NOI) Rental income from real estate properties plus other income less direct expenses related to properties
NOI margin NOI divided by total income
Net rental income Rental income from real estate properties on the statement of profit and loss
Net rental income yield (properties in operation) Net rental income of investment properties in operation divided by the fair value of investment propertion (classified as such) during the period (i.e. before any period-end transfers between categories)
Net rental income yield (total portfolio) Net rental income of the total portfolio divided by the fair value of total real estate properties
Profit (excl. revaluation effects)
Profit after tax before other comprehensive income excluding of properties and derivatives and related deferred taxes as well as any related foreign exchange effects

Vacancy of the properties in operation divided by target rental income of the properties in operation for the reporting period
Profit after tax before other comprehensive income excluding revaluation of properties and related deferred taxes as well as any related foreign exchange effects divided by the average IFRS NAV corresponds to 1/2 of the sum of the IFRS NAV at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period
Profit after tax before other comprehensive income divided by the average IFRS NAV corresponds to ½ of the sum of the IFRS NAV at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period
Weighted average unexpired lease term (in number of years) calculated as the sum-product of lease on contract expiration and corresponding rental income divided by the total rental income, excluding early breatal contracts that terminated during the relevant financial period and with annualised contracts that started during the relevant financial period
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