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AB Sagax

Quarterly Report May 8, 2025

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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2025

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industrial segment

Interim Report January – March 2025

FIRST QUARTER 2025

  • Rental revenue increased 10% to SEK 1,307 M (SEK 1,185 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders increased 6% to SEK 1,053 M (994).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution increased 6% to SEK 2.92 (2.75).
  • Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK –17 M (61).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 31 M (197).
  • Profit after tax for the quarter attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders was SEK 878 M (1,080).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 870 M (905), corresponding to SEK 2.38 (2.49) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 1,041 M (955), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 849 M (707).

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2025

Profit from property management for 2025 attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 4,400 M. The forecast was presented in the 2024 year-end report.

Selected key performance indicators
2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2021
Jan–Dec
2020
Jan–Dec
Profit from property management per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
2.92 2.75 11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Change compared with preceding year, % 6 0 7 15 21 21 20
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 2.41 3.01 14.78 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78
Dividend per Class A and B share, SEK (2024 proposed) 3.50 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.3 5.2 5.4 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 4.6 5.8 5.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7
Debt ratio at the end of the period, % 41 42 42 41 45 42 43
Properties' market value at the end of period, SEK M 64,040 59,814 65,874 57,061 52,682 46,067 37,548
Yield, % 6.6 6.5 6.6 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3
Return on equity, % 8.5 11.6 13.5 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 31–32.

Business concept, targets and strategies

BUSINESS CONCEPT

Sagax's business concept is to invest in commercial properties, mainly in the warehouse and light industrial segments.

OPERATIONAL TARGETS

Sagax's goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted return for the company's shareholders. This is to be achieved by accomplishing the following operational targets:

  • The company's operations are to generate long-term sustainable return and strong cash flows.
  • The company is to continue to grow through new investments if attractive risk-adjusted returns are expected to be achieved.
  • Cash flow growth in existing operations is to exceed inflation.

FINANCIAL TARGETS

Sagax has the following financial targets:

  • Return on equity, measured over a five-year period, shall exceed 15% per year.
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share shall increase by a minimum of 15% per year.

The table and charts below illustrate the outcome for the past five years in relation to the financial targets:

Financial targets

Outcome rolling
12 months
Five-year
average
Return on equity, measured over a five-year
period, shall exceed 15% per year
13% 15%
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share shall increase by a minimum of
15% per year
9% 17%

STRATEGIES

Sagax has a long-term "buy and hold" approach to its investments. Sagax does not engage in property trading activities other than occasional sales of properties that no longer meet the company's investment criteria. Sagax's property development activities are limited and projects are carried out primarily after they have been let.

Target for return on equity over a five-year period is 15% per year

To achieve the company's operational and financial targets the company has adopted the following strategies.

Investment strategy

Property acquisitions and investments in the existing portfolio aim to increase cash flow and diversify rental revenue, thereby reducing the company's operational and financial risks.

Sagax invests in commercial properties, mainly in the warehouse and light industrial segments. This segment combine low rates of new construction with stable occupancy levels, generating stable cash flow and opportunities for long-term value creation. Sagax invests in add-on acquisitions and in existing properties.

In addition to direct investments Sagax invests in properties via joint ventures and associated companies. This enables the company to invest in markets that Sagax cannot reach successfully on its own. The indirect investments allow Sagax to team-up with specialised management teams and to leverage Sagax's general industry knowledge to develop attractive investments.

Financing strategy

The financial structure of Sagax is designed with a clear focus on operating cash flow and interest coverage ratio. This is expected to create both good prerequisites for expansion and attractive return on equity.

The chart on page 4 shows that Sagax's cash flow from operating activities largely corresponds to its profit from property management. The difference is mainly due to joint ventures and associated companies, where dividends instead of profit from property management are recognised as cash flow from operating activities.

Sagax endeavours to have well-balanced fixed interest and loan maturity profiles to secure its operating cash flow. The company's interest-bearing debt mainly consists of senior unsecured bonds issued in the EUR market. Sagax also finances its operations via issuance of commercial paper in EUR and SEK. Sagax can also raise bank loans in EUR and in SEK when this is deemed to be advantageous. Moody's Investors Service has rated Sagax Baa2 with a stable outlook.

The company has three classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares. The Class A and B shares participate fully in the company's profit

Profit from property management per Class A and B share

or equity. The Class D shares participate in an annual dividend of up to SEK 2.00 per share. The aim with the Class D shares is to attract investor categories that value stable and regular dividends while limiting dilution for the holders of common shares of Class A and B.

Asset management strategy

Sagax's long-term perspective applies to the company's asset management strategy. Sagax endeavours to attract reputable and creditworthy tenants. The company prioritises long-term customer relationships even if this entails foregoing higher rental levels. This is regarded as being advantageous since it reduces the risk of vacancies, while leading to lower costs for letting premises and adapting premises to tenant needs.

Sagax invests primarily in regions experiencing stable population growth with diversified business activities. This reduces the risk of a decline in occupancy rates and rent levels due to a weaker rental market. Sagax's largest markets are Stockholm, Helsinki and Paris, which are regarded as offering favourable conditions for long-term growth.

The company mainly enters into net leases. This strategy protects the company's operating cash flow from increased expenses deriving from changes in property taxes, consumption levels or for utility rates.

SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES

The aim of Sagax's sustainability activities is to avoid short-term gains arising at the expense of negative longer-term consequences. The company's investing activities, management and funding are conducted to achieve the best possible long-term – meaning sustainable – outcome. The planning, governance and monitoring of sustainability activities follow Sagax's organisational structure with well-defined delegation of responsibilities and authorities. Sustainability activities are based on applicable legislation and internal policies. Sagax has identified the following focus areas:

Market value and lettable area of properties

Environmental and resource efficiency

Heating and the use of electricity account for the largest share of properties' energy use. Sagax takes regular measures to reduce energy consumption. Sagax obtains sustainability ratings for buildings that are constructed and is working to have existing buildings sustainability rated.

Business ethics

Sagax works to combat all forms of corruption, and has a whistle-blower function available on the Sagax website and a Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Economic sustainability

Sagax's business model is characterised in all areas by a long-term approach. Short-term gains are subordinate to the company's long-term value creation. Accordingly, sustainability work is integrated into the business model.

Professional and dedicated employees

The development of the company is dependent on highly skilled employees. For this reason, it is important that the company is an attractive employer that can recruit and has the ability to retain highly skilled personnel. Sagax employees are expected to assume responsibility of their work duties and serve as good representatives of the company's values and culture.

Additional information on Sagax's sustainability activities is available in the sustainability report in Sagax's 2024 Annual Report.

Profit from property management and cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital, rolling 12 months

In the first quarter, Sagax acquired the Femades 37 property in southwest Barcelona. The newly constructed building on the property encompasses 9,000 square metres of lettable area with an estimated rental value corresponding to SEK 13 M. The occupancy rate was 34%.

Profit, revenue and expenses

The profit and cash flow items below refer to the January to March 2025 period. The balance-sheet items refer to the position at the end of the period. The comparative items refer to the year-earlier period and the position at the end of the period last year.

PROFIT

Profit from property management attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders increased 6% to SEK 1,053 M (994), mainly due to property acquisitions, rent indexation and higher profit from property management from joint ventures and associated companies. Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.92 (2.75).

Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK –17 M (61), of which SEK 50 M (–95) referred to changes in value of properties in joint ventures and associated companies.

Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 31 M (197), of which SEK 34 M (98) referred to changes in value from joint ventures and associated companies.

Profit for the period was SEK 894 M (1,080), of which SEK 878 M (1,080) was attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders. Accordingly, profit attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to SEK 15 M (–) and was attributable to French Wholesale Properties, in which Sagax's ownership at the end of the period amounted to 77%.

Rental revenue

REVENUE

Rental revenue increased 10% to SEK 1,307 M (1,185). Revenue was primarily affected by property acquisitions in the France, Spain, Finland and Benelux segments and rent indexation.

During the period, rental revenue in comparable portfolios increased 1.2% (4.9) excluding currency effects. The segments with the largest percentage increases were France 3.5% and Benelux 2.9%. The weighted inflation rate for the reporting period was 1.1% (2.8) at an annual rate.

Other revenue declined to SEK 4 M (8) and mainly related to insurance compensation.

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios Amounts in SEK M 2025 Jan–Mar 2024 Jan–Mar Rental revenue 1,307 1,185 Acquisitions and divestments –137 –25 Currency adjustment1) – –4 Total 1,170 1,156

1) The preceding period has been adjusted so that the exchange rate is the same as in the current period.

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

Economic occupancy rate

In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

CHANGE IN THE ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY RATE

The economic occupancy rate amounted to 96% (96). During the period, the vacancy value increased SEK 46 M (49) due to tenants vacating premises and declined SEK 53 M (50) following new lettings. Fixed-term rent discounts increased the vacancy value by SEK 3 M (decreased by 3) to SEK 43 M (49) on an annual basis at the end of the period. Acquired, divested and disposed properties during the period reduced the vacancy value by a net SEK 9 M (increased by 6), and exchange rate fluctuations reduced the vacancy value by SEK 9 M (increased by 5). The total vacancy value at the end of the period amounted to SEK 210 M (189).

FUTURE VACANCY CHANGES

Vacancy changes

At the end of the period, notice of termination had been served for leases with a rental value of SEK 224 M (97), of which leases with notice of vacating the premises accounted for SEK 222 M (87) and leases amounting to SEK 1 M (10) were terminated with notice of renegotiation. Of the leases for which notice had been received, vacancies corresponding to a rental value of SEK 88 M will arise in 2025. Lettings of premises to tenants who have not yet occupied reduced the adjusted vacancy value by SEK 23 M (2). New lettings corresponding to a rental value of SEK 21 M will occur in 2025. The adjusted vacancy value was SEK 410 M (283).

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating and maintenance costs amounted to a total of SEK 143 M (148). Operating and maintenance costs in comparable portfolio fell 5.8%, corresponding to SEK 9 M compared with last year, primarily due to lower costs for snow clearing, caretaking, electricity and heating. Weighted inflation for the period was 1.1%, resulting in a decrease in costs, in real terms, of 6.9% corresponding to SEK 10 M. Expenses for property tax increased to SEK 73 M (60) and other property expenses increased to SEK 30 M (26) due to property acquisitions. The corresponding costs in comparable portfolio were lower compared with last year.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Central administration costs amounted to SEK 47 M (43), corresponding to 3.6% (3.7) of the period's rental revenue.

At the end of the period, Sagax had 98 (97) employees. Functions such as property caretaking and on-call operations are outsourced. Sagax has offices in Stockholm, Helsinki, Paris, Rotterdam, Barcelona and Frankfurt.

Number of employees

Country Total
Sweden 38
Finland 29
France 12
Netherlands 10
Spain 8
Germany 1
Total 98

Signed leases and leases terminated

New lettings Vacancies
Year of occupancy and
vacancy
No. of
leases
Rental value,
SEK M
No. of
leases
Rental value,
SEK M
2025 23 21 93 88
2026 3 1 35 120
2027 1 1 2 8
2028 2 6
>2028
Total 27 23 132 222
Vacancies, 1 April 2025
Rental value, Vacancy value, Economic Lettable Vacant Vacancy rate
Market segment SEK M SEK M1) vacancy rate1) area, sqm area, sqm by area
Sweden 1,143 66 6% 931,000 50,000 5%
Finland 1,798 73 4% 1,460,000 65,000 4%
France 1,187 30 3% 1,065,000 28,000 3%
Benelux 683 17 3% 714,000 8,000 1%
Spain 396 16 4% 561,000 24,000 4%
Germany 148 8 6% 138,000 10,000 7%
Other Europe 12 6,000
Total 5,366 210 4% 4,876,000 186,000 4%

1) The vacancy value and economic vacancy rate take into account both vacancies and discounts granted.

Terminated lease, not vacated 222 196 Letting, not occupied –23 –43 Adjusted closing vacancy value 410 389

2025 2024
Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
Opening vacancy for each year 231 182
New lettings –53 –156
Vacancies 46 199
Change in discounts provided 3 –11
Vacancy value, acquired properties 13 20
Vacancy value, divested properties –1 –7
Disposal of properties –21
Change in exchange rates –9 4
Closing vacancy value 210 231
Terminated for renegotiation 1 5

PROFIT FROM JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Profit from joint ventures and associated companies for the period amounted to SEK 287 M (177), of which profit from property management amounted to SEK 281 M (238), changes in the value of properties to SEK 50 M (–95) and changes in the value of fixed income derivatives to SEK 34 M (98). Tax expense on profit from joint ventures and associated companies amounted to SEK 78 M (64). For additional information, see page 13.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Financial income amounted to SEK 18 M (31), of which SEK 12 M (18) refers to interest income on listed bonds.

Financial expenses excluding the interest component relating to the Group's lease liabilities increased to SEK 240 M (184). The increase is due to higher interest-bearing liabilities resulting from property acquisitions and refinancing at higher market interest rates. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.5% (2.2) on the balance sheet date.

The interest component relating to the Group's lease liabilities amounted to SEK –9 M (–9). This expense primarily comprised site leaseholds and ground rents.

REVALUATION OF PROPERTIES

Sagax uses external valuations to determine the market value of its properties. As per the balance sheet date, a corresponding 99% of the market value of the properties had been externally valued. For other properties, the market value was determined as the acquisition price or internal valuations were applied. The changes in value for the properties amounted to SEK –67 M (156), of which unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK –67 M (152) and realised changes in value amounted to SEK 0 M (4). Of the unrealised change in value, SEK –14 M (115) was attributable to property management and SEK –53 M (37) was related to general changes in market value. For additional information, see page 12.

REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The change in value of financial instruments was SEK −2 M (99) and related entirely to unrealised changes in value.

The revaluation of financial instruments in joint ventures amounted to SEK –13 M (75). The unrealised change in value attributable to fixed

income derivatives amounted to SEK 10 M (25). TAX

Sagax recognised a tax expense of SEK 110 M (107) comprising a current tax expense of SEK 63 M (33) and a deferred tax expense of SEK 47 M (74).

The Group's deferred tax liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 4,184 M (4,101). Deferred tax assets pertaining to accumulated loss carryforwards and financial instruments amounted to SEK 153 M (155).

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 870 M (905). Changes in working capital had an impact of SEK –148 M (–406) on cash flow. Investing activities had an impact of SEK –1,116 M (−1,025) on cash flow. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 234 M (511). In total, cash and cash equivalents changed by SEK –160 M (–13) during the period.

PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company, AB Sagax, is responsible for stock market issues, such as financial reporting and stock market information. Services between Group companies are charged on commercial terms and conditions and in accordance with market-based pricing. Intra-Group services comprise management services. The Parent Company's management fees from Group companies amounted to SEK 29 M (28).

Forecast and current earnings capacity

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2025

Profit from property management for 2025 attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 4,400 M. The forecast was presented in the 2024 year-end report.

CURRENT EARNINGS CAPACITY

Current earnings capacity is reported in conjunction with interim reports and year-end reports.

The table below shows the earnings capacity on a 12-month basis on 1 April. It is important to note that this capacity is not equivalent to a forecast for the forthcoming 12 months since it does not contain assessments about, for example, future vacancies, interest rate scenario, currency effects, rent trends or changes in value.

Current earnings capacity

Amounts in SEK M 1 Apr 2025 1 Jan 2025
Rental value 5,366 5,553
Vacancy –210 –231
Rental revenue 5,156 5,323
Property expenses –873 –909
Net operating income 4,283 4,414
Central administration –191 –187
Joint ventures and associated companies 1,207 1,162
Net financial items –899 –859
Lease expenses –36 –36
Profit from property management 4,365 4,494
– of which profit from property management
attributable to non-controlling interests
57 61
Tax –698 –764
Profit after tax 3,666 3,730
Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders. 3,609 3,669
– of which, holders of Class D shares 253 253
– of which, holders of Class A and B shares 3,357 3,416
Run rate yield, % 6.6 6.7
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.3 5.1

The rental value is based on contractual rental revenue on an annual basis, with supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises. Property expenses are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months adjusted for the holding period. Central administration costs are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months. Net financial items are calculated based on interest-bearing liabilities and assets on the balance sheet date. Expenses for interest-bearing liabilities are based on the Group's estimated average interest rate, plus accrued financing costs and the costs for unutilised credit facilities on the balance sheet date. Lease expenses essentially pertain to site leasehold fees that are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months. Dividends attributable to the company's holdings of listed shares were not taken into account in the earnings capacity. Tax is calculated at the standard tax rate of 16% (17). Translation from EUR took place at the closing rate of SEK 10.85, which was a 5.5% lower rate compared with the rate of SEK 11.49 that was used to calculate the earnings capacity as per 1 January 2025. As per 1 April 2025, 79% of Sagax's rental value was generated in EUR. Excluding currency effects, the earnings capacity's rental value and net operating income for the period increased 1.1% and 1.6%, respectively.

Share in profit from joint ventures and associated companies are calculated in accordance with the same principles as for Sagax, taking into account the size of the participations.

Profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders according to current earnings capacity

Difference between yield and interest rate

Property portfolio

On 31 March 2025, the property portfolio comprised 989 properties (911) with a lettable area of 4,876,000 square metres (4,386,000). At the end of the period, the rental value and contractual annual rent amounted to SEK 5,366 M (5,026) and SEK 5,156 M (4,837), respectively. This corresponds to an economic occupancy rate of 96% (96).

PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

During the quarter, Sagax invested SEK 1,052 M (985), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 849 M (707). The number of properties acquired was 9 (10).

INVESTMENTS IN THE EXISTING PORTFOLIO

A total of SEK 203 M (278) was invested in the existing property portfolio. SEK 45 M (54) referred to property maintenance and SEK 79 M (143) to new construction. In addition, SEK 64 M (57) was invested in connection with new lettings and SEK 14 M (24) against rent supplements. Of total investments, SEK 6 M (11) referred to investments in energy-saving measures.

DIVESTMENTS

During the quarter, 3 properties (2) with a carrying amount of SEK 12 M (30) million were divested.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO YIELD

The yield for the period was 6.6% (6.5). The run rate yield was 6.6% (6.7).

Summary of property portfolio, 1 April 2025

Market value No. of Lettable area, Vacant area, Rental value, Economic Contractual annual
Market segment SEK M Share SEK per sqm properties sqm sqm SEK M occupancy rate rent, SEK M
Sweden 15,217 24% 16,300 128 931,000 50,000 1,143 94% 1,077
Finland 18,414 29% 12,600 247 1,460,000 65,000 1,798 96% 1,725
France 13,930 22% 13,100 311 1,065,000 28,000 1,187 97% 1,157
Benelux 8,991 14% 12,600 158 714,000 8,000 683 97% 666
Spain 5,649 9% 10,100 128 561,000 24,000 396 96% 380
Germany 1,724 3% 12,500 15 138,000 10,000 148 94% 140
Other Europe 117 0% 18,100 2 6,000 12 100% 12
Total 64,040 100% 13,100 989 4,876,000 186,000 5,366 96% 5,156

Property investments January–March 2025

Property
acquisitions, SEK M
Property acquisitions,
no. of properties
Existing
portfolio, SEK M
Total, SEK M Share of total
investments
Divestments,
SEK M
Divestments,
no. of properties
Net investments,
SEK M
Sweden 108 108 10% 108
Finland 49 49 5% –1 1 48
France 170 3 19 189 18% –11 2 178
Benelux 200 1 19 219 21% 219
Spain 423 4 8 431 41% 431
Germany 56 1 1 56 5% 56
Total 849 9 203 1,052 100% –12 3 1,041

LEASE STRUCTURE

Sagax has a diverse lease structure, which improves the company's possibilities to maintain a stable occupancy rate. To reduce the risk of lower rental revenue, Sagax endeavours to create long-term relationships with the company's tenants and to achieve diversification in terms of the duration and size of its leases.

Sagax's annual rent at the end of the period was distributed between 2,632 leases (2,465). The table below presents the size of Sagax's leases in relation to the Group's annual rent at the end of the period. The table shows that 2,625 leases (2,459) had an individual rental value of less than 1% of the Group's annual rent. The total rental value for these leases accounted for 91% (91) of Sagax's annual rent. In addition, Sagax is party to seven leases (five) with a rental value corresponding to 1–2% of the Group's annual rent. Combined, these leases total 9% (7) of Sagax's annual rent. None of Sagax's leases had an annual rental value that accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent (last year one lease accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent).

Sagax's annual rent at end of the quarter was distributed between 1,472 tenants. The table below shows that 70% of the Group's annual rent comprised tenants who each accounted for less than 1% of the Group's

annual rent, 11% of Sagax's annual rent comprised tenants who each accounted for 1–2% of the Group's annual rent and 19% of the Group's annual rent comprised tenants who each accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent. The six largest tenants in alphabetical order are the Baxter Group, Groupe Colas, Kesko, Metro France and Nokia as well as state and municipal-owned operations.

Sagax's tenants operate in a variety of sectors. Companies in the manufacturing industry accounted for 17% (17) of rental revenue. The food-related operations and automotive-related industry, including sales, service and manufacturing, accounted for 15% (10) and 13% (14) of rental revenue, respectively. Diverse tenant industries are considered to lower the risk of vacancies and rent losses. The main industries are presented in the pie chart below.

According to Sagax's asset management strategy, the company strives to secure long-term leases and an even distribution of contract maturities over the years. This is deemed to reduce the risk of significant variations in the Group's occupancy rate. Leases representing 50% of the annual rent expire in or after 2029. 10–16% of annual rent expires each year between 2025 and 2028.

Distribution of leases

Share of
contractual
Annual rent No. of Average annual Lease
term, years
annual rent SEK M Share, % leases rent, SEK M
>2%
1–2% 475 9 7 68 6
<1% 4,681 91 2,625 2 5
Total 5,156 100 2,632 2 5

Distribution of tenants

Total 5,156 100 1,472 2,632 4 5
<1% 3,623 70 1,458 2,315 3 4
1–2% 572 11 8 125 27 6
>2% 961 19 6 192 87 7
Share of
contractual
annual rent
SEK M Annual rent
Share, %
No. of
tenants1)
No. of
leases
Average annual
rent, SEK M
Lease
term, years

1) Companies within the same group or with state and municipal ownership are listed as one tenant.

Lease terms

No. of Contractual annual rent
Year of expiry leases Area, sqm SEK M Share
2025 700 436,000 512 10%
2026 649 763,000 833 16%
2027 430 685,000 691 13%
2028 304 456,000 539 10%
2029 138 495,000 540 10%
>2029 411 1,855,000 2,041 40%
Total 2,632 4,690,000 5,156 100%

Year of maturity of annual rent

Market value of property portfolio

Sagax prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards. The company has decided to measure its properties at fair value according to Level 3 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement.

Sagax uses external valuations to determine the market value of its properties. The valuations are carried out by independent valuation companies and updated on a quarterly basis.

The total market value of Sagax's 989 properties (911) was established at SEK 64,040 M (59,814) on 31 March 2025. Exchange rate fluctuations during the period resulted in property values denominated in EUR and DKK changing by SEK –2,807 M (1,646).

The unrealised change in value amounted to SEK –67 M (152) corresponding to a change in value of –0.1% (0.3). In the same period, weighted inflation was 0.5% (0.8) in the markets where Sagax is active. Accordingly, the real change in value amounted to –0.6% (–0.6).

Of this unrealised change in value, SEK –14 M was attributable to property management and SEK –53 M was related to general changes in market value. The weighted capitalisation rate was unchanged compared with the preceding quarter and amounted to 6.40%.

Change in the carrying amounts of the property portfolio
SEK M No.
Property portfolio, 31 December 2024 65,874 983
Acquisition of properties 849 9
Investments in the existing portfolio 203
Divestment/disposal of properties –12 –3
Currency translation effect –2,807
Unrealised changes in value –67
Property portfolio, 31 March 2025 64,040 989
Properties acquired, possession pending

Unrealised changes in the value of properties

Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar 2025
Leases/renegotiations 71
Vacancies/renegotiations –84
General change in market value –53
Total –67

Group's rental value

VALUATION METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION

The valuations were carried out in accordance with generally accepted international valuation methods. Properties corresponding to 99% of the property value had been valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies as per 31 March 2025. For other properties, the market value was determined as the acquisition price or internal valuations were applied.

The principal method of appraisal used was cash flow calculations in which the present value of net operating income, investments and residual values was calculated. The calculation period was adjusted to the remaining term of existing leases and varies between five and 20 years. As a rule, the calculation period is ten years. For more information, see Note 13 in Sagax's 2024 Annual Report.

ANALYSIS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

The discount rate for the present value calculation of cash flows (5.3– 16.0%), the discount rate for the present value calculation of residual values (5.3–16.0%) and the capitalisation rate for the residual value calculations (4.3–14.0%) are based on comparable transactions and on individual assessments of the risk level and market position of each property.

The weighted discount rate for the present value calculation of cash flows and residual values for the property portfolio amounted to 8.2% (7.8) and 8.2% (8.0), respectively. The weighted capitalisation rate was 6.4% (6.5).

Market value of properties

Joint ventures and associated companies

In addition to the directly owned property portfolio, Sagax has invested in joint ventures and associated companies since 2010. The investment objective is to reach markets that are considered attractive for Sagax where the company is not active. The accumulated investments amounted to SEK 8,003 M, which has generated an accumulated dividend of SEK 3,845 M (3,424) for Sagax. The carrying amount of these investments amounted to SEK 15,438 M (13,295), of which 97% comprised Hemsö Fastighets AB, NP3 Fastigheter AB, Nyfosa AB, Söderport Property Investment AB and Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB.

Investments in joint ventures and associated companies contributed a total of SEK 281 M (238) to profit from property management during the period and SEK 111 M (175) to the cash flow. Sagax's share of changes in the value of properties amounted to SEK 50 M (–95) and the share of changes in the value of derivatives was SEK 34 M (98).

In addition to what is presented below, Sagax owns shares amounting to SEK 196 M (88) in joint ventures and associated companies.

JOINT VENTURES

Hemsö Fastighets AB (Hemsö)

Sagax indirectly owns 15% of Hemsö, with the remaining share owned by the Third Swedish National Pension Fund. Hemsö conducts operations in Sweden, Germany and Finland. Operations consist of owning, managing and developing public properties. For more information, refer to www.hemso.se.

Söderport Property Investment AB (Söderport)

Sagax owns 50% of Söderport, with the remaining share owned by Nyfosa AB. Söderport's operations consist of owning, managing and developing properties in Sweden. Sagax handles the financial administration and most of the asset management.

A corresponding 74% of Söderport's rental value of SEK 1,181 M was located in Stockholm on 31 March 2025.

Fastighetsaktiebolaget Ess-Sierra (Ess-Sierra)

Sagax owns 50% of Ess-Sierra, with the remainder owned by NP3 Fastigheter AB. The operations entail owning and managing properties for primarily building supply stores. The lettable area amounts to 184,000 square metres, the majority of which comprises warehouse premises and building supply stores. Most of the properties are situated in university and regional cities. Sagax handles the financial administration and asset management.

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES NP3 Fastigheter AB (NP3)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 20.5% of the votes and 15.2% of the capital in NP3. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 3,179 M (2,898) and the carrying amount to SEK 3,526 M (2,145) on 31 March 2025.

NP3 is a property company focusing on high-yielding commercial investment properties mainly in northern Sweden. The company's property portfolio encompassed 557 properties with a total property value of SEK 23.7 billion and a rental value of SEK 2,357 M on 31 March 2025. NP3 is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.np3fastigheter.se.

Nyfosa AB (Nyfosa)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 21.6% of the votes and capital in Nyfosa. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 3,942 M (4,699) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,829 M (2,745) on 31 March 2025.

Nyfosa is a property company active in the Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian markets focusing on commercial properties in high-growth municipalities. The company's property portfolio encompassed 492 properties with a total property value of SEK 38.8 billion and a rental value of SEK 3,868 M on 31 March 2025. Nyfosa is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.nyfosa.se.

Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB (Emilshus)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 25.7% of the votes and 25.2% of the capital in Emilshus. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 1,392 M (912) and the carrying amount to SEK 1,011 M (736) on 31 March 2025.

Emilshus acquires, develops and manages commercial properties in Småland and nearby growth regions. The company's property portfolio encompassed 183 properties with a total property value of SEK 10.1 billion and a rental value of SEK 894 M on 31 March 2025. Emilshus is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information, refer to www.emilshus.com.

Sagax's joint ventures

Hemsö Söderport Ess-Sierra
2025 Jan–Mar 2024 Jan–Mar 2025 Jan–Mar 2024 Jan–Mar 2025 Jan–Mar 2024 Jan–Mar
Sagax's ownership, % 15 15 50 50 50 50
Sagax's share of comprehensive income, SEK M 27 –6 100 58 4 7
Sagax's share of profit from property
management, SEK M
80 74 57 50 6 6
Rental revenue, SEK M 1,283 1,283 274 274 25 24
Profit from property management, SEK M 628 590 115 100 12 12
Profit for the period, SEK M 447 367 200 101 8 14
31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024
Carrying amount of ownership interest, SEK M 4,888 4,615 2,702 2,686 286 280
No. of properties 474 487 86 86 39 39
Carrying amounts of properties, SEK M 84,655 84,236 14,838 14,434 1,483 1,481
Lettable area, sqm 2,427,000 2,446,000 778,000 773,000 184,000 184,000
Lease term, years 9.0 9.4 3.7 4.0 6.4 6.2
Economic occupancy rate, % 98 98 94 96 100 100
Interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M 49,775 50,876 7,707 7,462 844 843
Loan maturity, years 5.1 5.4 2.8 3.7 2.8 3.8
Average fixed interest rate period, years 4.7 5.1 2.0 2.5 1.9 2.7
Market value of derivatives, SEK M –382 –357 –37 –7

Funding

EQUITY

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 41,872 M (38,045) on 31 March 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, equity increased primarily due to total comprehensive income of SEK 69 M.

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 33,604 M (32,038) corresponding to a nominal amount of SEK 33,764 M (32,179). An amount corresponding to SEK 31,849 M (30,355) of liabilities was recognised in EUR. Exchange rate fluctuations impacted interest-bearing liabilities by SEK –1,856 M (1,122).

Listed bonds amounted to SEK 26,712 M (23,789). Other interestbearing liabilities comprised liabilities to banks of SEK 5,512 M (5,924) and commercial paper of SEK 1,380 M (2,325).

Unsecured liabilities including commercial papers corresponded to 85% (83) of interest-bearing liabilities.

The interest coverage ratio amounted to 4.6 times (5.8) for the period and the debt ratio to 41% (42) at the end of the period. Net interestbearing debt was 5.3 times (5.2) EBITDA for the past 12 months and 5.3 (4.9) times run rate EBITDA.

During the quarter, a total of SEK 6,164 M (4,003) was raised in loans and SEK 5,842 M (3,443) was repaid. Net interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 24,165 M (22,105).

The average remaining fixed interest and loan maturity terms were 3.4 years (2.7) and 3.7 years (3.4), respectively, at the end of the period. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities on the balance sheet date was 2.5% (2.2), including the effects of derivatives.

Of Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities excluding commercial paper, SEK 26,712 M (23,790), or 79% (74), bear fixed interest rates. The company had interest-rate swaps with a total nominal value of SEK 3,915 M (2,720), corresponding to 12% (8) of interest-bearing liabilities.

WORKING CAPITAL AND UNUTILISED CREDIT FACILITIES

Sagax's working capital amounted to SEK –4,958 M (–6,516) on 31 March 2025. At the same date, unutilised credit facilities including back-up facilities for commercial paper programmes amounted to SEK 11,585 M (10,757).

Interest rate exposure and loan maturity 31 March 2025

Interest rate exposure1) Loan maturity
Year of expiry Nominal
amount, SEK M
Interest
rate2)
Share Nominal
amount, SEK M
Share
2025 2,998 3.4% 9% 140 0%
2026 3,255 1.6% 10% 3,522 10%
2027 4,985 1.8% 15% 4,448 13%
2028 6,336 1.3% 19% 7,538 22%
2029 7,512 1.9% 22% 9,437 28%
>2029 8,679 4.2% 26% 8,679 26%
Total/
Average
33,764 2.5% 100% 33,764 100%

1) Including derivatives.

2) The average interest rate for 2025 includes the margin for the variable portion of the debt portfolio.

Debt ratio and interest coverage ratio

Net debt

2025 2024
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar
Interest-bearing liabilities 33,604 32,038
Interest-bearing assets –306 –761
Listed instruments1) –9,006 –9,157
Cash and cash equivalents –127 –15
Net debt 24,165 22,105

1) Including associated companies whose shares are listed.

Net debt/EBITDA, rolling 12 months

Listed bonds, 31 March 2025

Nominal
Maturity Interest base amount, EUR M Liabilities, EUR M Effective interest Coupon rate Maturity date ISIN code
2022–2026 Fixed interest 300 300 1.8% 1.6% 24 Feb 2026 XS2447539060
2020–2027 Fixed interest 375 370 1.9% 1.1% 30 Jan 2027 XS2112816934
2021–2028 Fixed interest 500 498 0.9% 0.8% 26 Jan 2028 XS2291340433
2021–2029 Fixed interest 500 500 1.0% 1.0% 17 May 2029 XS2342227837
2024–2030 Fixed interest 500 498 4.5% 4.4% 29 May 2030 XS2830446535
2025–2032 Fixed interest 300 297 4.2% 4.0% 13 Mar 2032 XS3025210694
Total/average 2,475 2,462 2.3% 2.1%
Derivative contracts, 31 March 2025
Nominal Years to Market value Market value Change for
Amounts in SEK M amount maturity 31 Mar 2025 31 Dec 2024 the period
Nominal interest-rate swaps 3,915 4 –58 –71 13
Total/average 3,915 4 –58 –71 13

Rating and key performance indicators according to EMTN programme

Financial covenant in
EMTN programme 31 Mar 2025 31 Dec 2024
Rating according to Moody's Investors Services Baa2, stable outlook Baa2, stable outlook
Net debt/total assets <65% 30% 30%
Interest coverage ratio >1.8x 5.6x 6.5x
Secured liabilities/total assets <45% 6% 6%

Sources of financing

Bonds 79% (SEK 26,712 M) Bank loans 16% (SEK 5,512 M)

Commercial paper 4% (SEK 1,380 M)

Distribution between secured and unsecured liabilities

Unsecured liabilities 81% (SEK 27,054 M)

Secured liabilities 15% (SEK 5,170 M)

Commercial paper 4% (SEK 1,380 M)

FINANCIAL POLICY

Sagax's financial policy sets guidelines and rules for the financial operations to illustrate how financial risks are to be limited. Sagax has the following guidelines for its financial operations.

  • A debt ratio of no more than 50%.
  • An interest coverage ratio exceeding 3.0x.
  • Net debt in relation to the Group's EBITDA not above 8x.

The following charts illustrate the outcome for the past five years in relation to the company's guidelines.

% 30 40 50 60

41

to the financial policy

Interest coverage ratio

The interest coverage ratio is to exceed 3.0x according to the financial policy

Debt ratio

to the financial policy

Other balance-sheet items

LEASES AND SITE LEASEHOLDS

Sagax reports leases and site leaseholds in accordance with IFRS 16. Right-of-use assets are recognised as an asset with a corresponding liability. Sagax's leases and site leaseholds at the end of the period amounted to SEK 535 M (539).

LISTED INSTRUMENTS

Listed instruments amounted to SEK 624 M (753) and comprised listed bonds.

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets amounted to SEK 648 M (646) at the end of the period and primarily comprised rent receivables of SEK 322 M (315), of which due rent receivables amounted to SEK 28 M (25).

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME

Accrued expenses and deferred income amounted to SEK 1,150 M (898) at the end of the period and primarily comprised deferred rental revenue of SEK 674 M (581) and accrued interest expenses of SEK 309 M (139).

The Sagax share and shareholders

At the end of the period, Sagax had 28,781 shareholders (23,907). Sagax's market capitalisation amounted to SEK 75,308 M (99,284).

Sagax has three classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares. The shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

A total of 466,685,788 shares were outstanding at the end of the period, of which 2,000,000 were Class B treasury shares. According to the Articles of Association, each Class D share is entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.

WARRANTS

Sagax has three warrant plans for the company's employees. In total, Sagax's employees hold warrants corresponding to 0.3% of the number of Class A and B shares outstanding. The company's CEO and Board Members do not participate in the plans. These plans are valid for three years, and encompass the periods 2022–2025, 2023–2026 and 2024–2027.

The subscription price corresponds to the price paid for the Class B share at the start of each warrant plan, converted using the average share price performance in accordance with a real estate index comprising property companies listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's main list for a three-year period.

Accordingly, the warrants will have a value on condition that the price performance of the Sagax share exceeds the average for the listed property companies during each three-year period.

PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution on a rolling 12-month basis amounted to SEK 12.12 (11.15), which, compared with the share price of the Class B share, corresponded to a multiple of 17.4 (25.3).

EQUITY PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Equity per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 108.21 (99.35). Net asset value per Class A and B share amounted to SEK 125.30 (115.45). The share price for the Class B share at the end of the period was 195% (284) of equity per Class A and B share and 168% (245) of net asset value per Class A and B share.

Key performance indicators per Class B share

2025
31 Mar
2024
31 Mar
2024
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2021
31 Dec
2020
31 Dec
Share price at the end of period, SEK 210.60 282.40 226.20 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK1) 12.12 11.15 11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Cash flow after dilution, SEK1) 2) 9.75 10.00 9.85 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09
Equity after dilution, SEK 108.21 99.35 107.91 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09
Net asset value, SEK 125.30 115.45 125.23 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38
Share price/profit from property management, multiple1) 17.4 25.3 18.9 24.9 24.4 38.2 25.6
Share price/cash flow, multiple1) 2) 21.6 28.3 23.0 27.9 27.3 46.4 27.9
Share price/equity, % 195 284 210 292 259 364 308
Share price/net asset value, % 168 245 181 250 222 311 255

1) Profit from property management and cash flow pertains to rolling 12 months.

2) Cash flow pertains to cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital.

Share price/Profit from property management per Class A and B share

Share price per Class B share/Profit from property management per Class A and B share, rolling 12 months

Share price per Class B share/Equity per Class A and B share

Share price per Class B share/Net asset value per Class A and B share

Trade in the shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm

Price paid, SEK on an annual basis, % Turnover rate Average trading
volume per trading day, SEK M
31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2024 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
Class A shares 209.00 281.00 2 1 0 0
Class B shares 210.60 282.40 35 32 100 101
Class D shares 32.30 29.90 73 63 12 9

Ownership structure, 31 March 20251)

No. of shares No. of
shareholders
Shareholder category No. of
shareholders
Share of
voting power
Shareholders by country No. of
shareholders
Share of
voting power
1–500 20,335 Private individuals residing in Sweden 26,832 14% Sweden 27,551 83%
501–1,000 2,523 USA 98 6%
1,001–2,000 2,049 Private individuals residing abroad 337 1%
2,001–5,000 1,850 Companies/institutions in Sweden 720 70% Norway 185 2%
5,001–10,000 781 Netherlands 15 1%
10,001–50,000 891 Companies/institutions abroad 892 11% Finland 158 1%
50,001– 352 Unknown type of shareholder 4% Other 774 7%
Total 28,781 Total 28,781 100% Total 28,781 100%

1) Including shares held by AB Sagax.

Largest shareholders, 31 March 2025

No. of shares Share of
Class A shares Class B shares Class D shares Share capital Votes1)
David Mindus and companies 14,000,000 63,713,912 900,000 16.8% 29.1%
Staffan Salén and companies 5,737,309 28,598,279 7.4% 12.2%
Vanguard 9,413,726 7,751,311 3.7% 2.4%
Avanza Pension 48,148 972,581 15,208,023 3.5% 2.4%
Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 821,630 8,006,263 4,387,842 2.8% 2.9%
Länsförsäkringar Fonder 11,967,931 1,143,585 2.8% 1.9%
SEB Investment Management 12,428,445 2.7% 1.8%
Handelsbanken Fonder 9,255,900 2,796,054 2.6% 1.7%
BlackRock 10,263,694 56,777 2.2% 1.5%
Lannebo Kapitalförvaltning 9,639,684 2.1% 1.4%
Third Swedish National Pension Fund 8,719,384 1.9% 1.2%
Patrik Brummer and companies 8,357,887 1.8% 1.2%
Carnegie Fonder 7,815,708 1.7% 1.1%
Norges Bank Investment Management 4,026,824 2,592,275 1.4% 0.9%
Filip Engelbert and companies 241,000 1,869,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2%
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 5,904,391 1.3% 0.8%
Cliens Fonder 5,493,000 1.2% 0.8%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 4,289,629 1.0% 1.3%
Nordea Fonder 4,190,277 0.9% 0.6%
Folksam 4,038,338 0.9% 0.6%
Total 20 largest shareholders 21,348,087 210,607,750 47,393,754 59.9% 67.1%
Other shareholders 5,110,507 101,358,115 78,867,575 39.7% 32.9%
Sub-total 26,458,594 311,965,865 126,261,329 99.6% 100.0%
Shares held by AB Sagax 2,000,000 0.4%
Total 26,458,594 313,965,865 126,261,329 100.0% 100.0%
– of which, Board and employees 20,353,565 100,931,225 6,311,228 27.3% 44.2%

1) Voting rights for treasury shares held by AB Sagax have been excluded.

Source: Monitor from Modular Finance AB. Data compiled and processed from such sources as Euroclear, Morningstar and Finansinpektionen.

Voting rights and proportion of share capital
Class of share No. of shares Voting rights per share No. of votes Proportion of voting rights Proportion of share capital
Class A shares 26,458,594 1.0 26,458,594.00 38% 6%
Class B shares 313,965,865 0.1 31,396,586.50 45% 67%
Class D shares 126,261,329 0.1 12,626,132.90 18% 27%
Total 466,685,788 70,481,313.40 100% 100%

Risks and uncertainties

To prepare the accounts based on IFRS Accounting Standards, company management must make judgements and assumptions that affect asset and liability items, revenue and expense items recognised in the accounts and other information provided. The actual outcome may differ from these judgements. Sagax is also exposed to various risks that may be of significance to the company's future business, earnings and financial position. Sagax works continuously to identify and, if possible, address any risks.

Sagax's main risks are described below and in the 2024 Annual Report, on pages 50–53.

PROPERTY-RELATED RISKS

The valuation of investment properties is affected by the estimates and assumptions made. To reduce the risk of incorrect estimates, properties corresponding to 99% of the property value on 31 March 2025 were valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies. By their very nature, properties valuations are always associated with uncertainty.

Sagax prioritises leasing to tenants with a high credit rating and long-term leases, despite these entailing slightly lower immediate earnings. The intention is to reduce the risk of rent losses and the risk of vacancies.

Sagax mainly enters into net leases. This means the tenant accounts for the costs of such items as heating, electricity, property tax, water and sewage, in addition to the contractual rent. Accordingly, Sagax is only affected to a limited extent by changed costs due to changes in consumption or changed rates for such utilities as heating and electricity. More than 95% of Sagax's leases are indexed to the CPI or the equivalent. Annual indexation may, in certain cases, be limited by a CPI ceiling or floor. A small number of leases have annual fixed rental adjustments.

The geographic distribution of Sagax's property portfolio and the industries of its tenants are highly diversified. Sagax's lease structure of many small leases help reduce the risks of vacancies and rent losses.

FINANCIAL RISKS

Sagax's financial expenses comprise the single largest expense for the Group. To reduce Sagax's exposure to a rise in interest rates, the Group has a significant portion of fixed-rate loans. To limit interest-rate risk for loans at floating interest rates, interest-rate swaps and interest-rate caps are used. Sagax's funding primarily comprises equity and interestbearing liabilities. Sagax endeavours to secure a long average remaining term of interest-bearing liabilities to limit its refinancing risk, defined as the risk that refinancing existing debt cannot take place on reasonable terms. The company's long-term funding comprises listed bonds and bank loans. The complete terms and conditions for the bond loans are available at www.sagax.se.

CURRENCY RISKS

The amounts in the consolidated balance sheet are partly exposed to exchange rate fluctuations, particularly for the EUR. Net exposure on 31 March 2025, assets less liabilities in EUR, amounted to SEK 13,968 M (13,017). In total, net exposure in EUR amounted to 33% (34) of equity. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the balance sheets of the Group's foreign operations are translated from their functional currencies into SEK based on the exchange rates applying on the balance sheet date. On 31 March, EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 10.85 (11.53), and DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.45 (1.55). Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period: EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.23 (11.28) and DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.51 (1.51). In accordance with IAS 21, the currency effects for foreign operations and hedge accounting are recognised in Other comprehensive income. Other currency effects are recognised in profit or loss.

RISK OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

To limit the risk of potential conflicts of interest, the Group has policies that prohibit Sagax's employees and Board members from:

  • i. Committing to Board assignments in property companies that primarily own warehouse and industrial premises except for those companies in which Sagax is a shareholder and when the Board assignment is performed within the framework of Sagax's operations.
  • ii. Investing in companies in which Sagax is a shareholder.
  • iii. Investing in competitors for an amount exceeding 10% of the value of the employee's or Board member's holdings in Sagax.

The policies also specify that senior executives and Board members who borrow against more than 10% of the market value of their shares in Sagax shall notify the company. As per the publication of this report no such notification has been received.

Currency exposure

Amounts in EUR M 2025
31 Mar
2024
31 Mar
Investment properties 4,489 3,956
Other assets 129 155
Total assets 4,619 4,111
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,936 2,634
Other liabilities 396 349
Total liabilities 3,331 2,983
Net exposure 1,288 1,129

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sagax's exposure to material risks in the company's operations is presented below.

Debt ratio on change in value of property portfolio
–20% –10% 0% +10% +20%
Value change, SEK M –12,808 –6,404 6,404 12,808
Debt ratio, % 48 44 41 38 35
Interest coverage ratio upon change in occupancy rate
–10% –5% 0% +5% +10%
Occupancy rate, % 87 91 96 N/A N/A
Interest coverage ratio,
multiple
4.1 4.3 4.6 N/A N/A

Sensitivity analysis for property values

Change Value change, SEK M
Capitalisation rate +/–0.25% point –1,719/+1,875
Discount rate +/–0.25% point – 970/+993
Rental revenue +/–5% +2,569/–2,565
Property expenses +/–5% –331/+334

Sensitivity analysis on 31 March 20251)

Effect on
profit from property Effect on
management, profit after tax, Effect on
Amounts in SEK M Change annual basis annual basis equity
Economic occupancy rate +/–1% point +54/–54 +45/–45 +45/–45
Rental revenue +/–1% +52/–52 +43/–43 +43/–43
Property expenses +/–1% –9/+9 –7/+7 –7/+7
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –5/+5 –4/+4 –4/+4
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –17/+17 –15/+15 –15/+15
Change in SEK/EUR exchange rate2) +/–10% +238/–238 +196/–196 +1,397/–1,397
Changed rent level for contract maturities in 2025 +/–10% +51/–51 +43/–43 +43/–43

1) Excluding shares in profit of joint ventures and associated companies.

2) Sagax's net exposure to the SEK/EUR exchange rate comprises assets and liabilities recognised in EUR, in addition to revenue and expenses in EUR.

Key performance indicators

2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2021
Jan–Dec
2020
Jan–Dec
Property-related key figures
Yield, % 6.6 6.5 6.6 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3
Surplus ratio, % 81 81 84 83 82 83 83
Occupancy rate by area, % 96 97 96 97 95 96 95
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 96 96 96 96 96 95
Lettable area at the end of the period, '000s sqm 4,876 4,386 4,834 4,331 3,895 3,759 3,480
No. of properties at the end of the period 989 911 983 903 751 673 673
Financial key figures
Return on total capital, % 6.3 6.3 6.7 6.4 5.7 5.9 6.6
Return on equity, % 8.5 11.6 13.5 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8
Average interest rate, % 2.5 2.2 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.8
Fixed interest period incl. derivatives, years 3.4 2.7 2.9 2.8 3.2 4.0 3.4
Loan maturity, years 3.7 3.4 3.1 3.1 3.7 4.3 3.4
Equity/assets ratio, % 51 50 50 50 46 50 48
Debt ratio, % 41 42 42 41 45 42 43
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.3 4.9 5.1 4.9 6.5 5.4 6.4
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.3 5.2 5.4 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 4.6 5.8 5.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme, multiple 5.6 7.2 6.5 8.1 12.7 9.4 6.4
Data per Class A and B share
Price of Class B share at the end of the period, SEK 210.60 282.40 226.20 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60
Net asset value, SEK 125.30 115.45 125.23 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38
Equity, SEK 108.22 99.39 107.92 95.05 91.33 83.93 55.19
Equity after dilution, SEK 108.21 99.35 107.91 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09
Earnings, SEK 2.41 3.01 14.78 –0.82 7.76 30.09 10.80
Earnings after dilution, SEK 2.41 3.01 14.78 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78
Profit from property management, SEK 2.92 2.75 11.95 11.17 9.71 8.01 6.63
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 2.92 2.75 11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Cash flow, SEK 2.38 2.49 9.85 9.95 8.69 6.59 6.10
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 2.38 2.49 9.85 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09
Dividend per share, SEK (proposed for 2024) 3.50 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65
No. of shares at end of period, million 338.4 338.3 338.4 338.3 318.0 317.7 317.3
No. of shares at end of period after dilution, million 338.5 338.5 338.4 338.5 318.5 318.0 317.9
Average number of shares, millions 338.4 338.3 338.4 324.8 317.8 317.5 317.1
Average number of shares after dilution, millions 338.5 338.5 338.5 325.1 318.3 318.0 317.7
Data per Class D share
Share price at the end of period, SEK 32.30 29.90 30.95 28.00 26.70 33.40 32.05
Equity, SEK 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
Earnings, SEK 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK (proposed for 2024) 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. of shares at end of period, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 125.8
Average number of shares, millions 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.2 118.4

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 31–32.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2025 2024 2024 Rolling 12
Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec months
Rental revenue 1,307 1,185 4,994 5,116
Other revenue 4 8 69 65
Operating expenses −110 −113 −357 −354
Maintenance costs −33 −35 −126 −124
Property tax −73 −60 −272 −285
Other property expenses −30 −26 −117 −121
Net operating income 1,064 960 4,191 4,295
Central administration −47 −43 −187 −191
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies 287 177 783 893
– of which, profit from property management 281 238 1,108 1,151
– of which, changes in value 84 3 −69 12
– of which, tax −78 −64 −256 −270
Financial income 18 31 162 149
Financial expenses −240 −184 −912 −968
Financial expense, interest component of leases −9 −9 −36 −36
Profit including profit from joint ventures and associated companies 1,073 932 4,001 4,142
– of which, profit from property management 1,067 994 4,326 4,399
– of which, profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 1,053 994 4,296 4,355
Changes in value of properties, realised 4 −17 −21
Changes in value of properties, unrealised −67 152 563 344
Changes in value of financial instruments, realised −17 −17
Changes in value of financial instruments, unrealised −2 99 1,202 1,100
Profit before tax 1,004 1,187 5,732 5,548
Deferred tax −47 −74 −264 −237
Current tax −63 −33 −194 −224
Profit for the period 894 1,080 5,274 5,087
– of which attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders 878 1,080 5,255 5,053
– of which attributable to non-controlling interests 15 19 34
Other comprehensive income
Items that might be reclassified subsequently to the profit or loss:
Translation differences for foreign operations −1,476 718 642 −1,552
Share of other comprehensive income for joint ventures −26 −49 9 32
Translation differences, hedge accounting 659 −272 −240 692
Tax on items that may be reclassified
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
19
−825
−10
387
−8
404
21
−808
Total comprehensive income for the period 69 1,467 5,678 4,280
– of which attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders 101 1,467 5,646 4,280
– of which attributable to non-controlling interests −32 32 0
Earnings per Class A and B share, SEK 2.41 3.01 14.78 14.18
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 2.41 3.01 14.78 14.18
Earnings per Class D share, SEK 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.00
Average no. of Class A and B shares, million 338.4 338.3 338.4 338.5
Average no. of Class A and B shares after dilution, million 338.5 338.5 338.5 338.4
Average number of Class D shares, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in SEK M 2025
31 Mar
2024
31 Mar
2024
31 Dec
Investment properties 64,040 59,814 65,862
Investment properties for sale 12
Leases, right-of-use assets 535 539 546
Joint ventures and associated companies 15,438 13,295 15,170
Deferred tax assets 153 155 163
Derivatives 3
Interest-bearing financial receivables 246 238 230
Other fixed assets 85 90 91
Total fixed assets 80,497 74,134 82,073
Listed instruments 624 753 625
Interest-bearing current receivables 61 523 129
Other current assets 648 646 574
Prepaid costs and accrued income 588 574 356
Cash and bank balances 127 15 287
Total current assets 2,047 2,511 1,971
Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044
Equity 41,872 38,045 41,803
– of which equity attributable to non-controlling interests 830 862
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 28,583 24,646 30,002
Deferred tax liabilities 4,184 4,101 4,289
Derivatives 58 71
Non-current lease liabilities1) 487 493 498
Other non-current liabilities 354 332 357
Total non-current liabilities 33,667 29,572 35,216
Commercial paper 1,380 2,325 456
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 3,641 5,067 4,676
Current lease liabilities1) 48 46 48
Other current liabilities 787 690 612
Accrued expenses and deferred income 1,150 898 1,231
Total current liabilities 7,005 9,027 7,024
Total equity and liabilities 82,545 76,645 84,044

1) Comparative figures as per 31 March 2024 and 31 December 2024 for current and non-current lease liabilities have been updated. Non-current lease liabilities declined SEK 46 M and SEK 48 M, respectively. Current lease liabilities increased in a corresponding amount.

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Profit before tax
1,004
1,187
5,732
5,548
Tax paid
–53
–32
–162
–183
Dividends from joint ventures and associated companies
111
175
477
414
Adjustment for non-cash items
Changes in value of financial instruments
2
–99
–1,184
–1,083
Change in value of properties
67
–156
–546
–323
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies
–287
–177
–783
–892
Dissolution of allocated borrowing costs
21
13
56
Other items not included in cash flow
4
–6
–4
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital
870
905
3,586
3,551
Cash flow from changes in current receivables
163
151
196
Cash flow from changes in current liabilities
–310
–557
–431
–185
Cash flow from operating activities
722
499
3,351
3,574
Acquisition of properties
–849
–707
–4,853
–4,996
Divestment of properties
12
30
127
109
Investments in existing properties
–203
–278
–1,129
–1,054
Purchase of financial instruments

–15
–101
–86
Sale of financial instruments
65
15
683
733
Investments in joint ventures and associated companies
–132
–96
–442
–477
Changes in lending to joint ventures and associated companies
–15
–11
–54
–58
Increase in other fixed assets
–2
–2
–51
–51
Decrease in other fixed assets
7
39
88
56
Cash flow from investing activities
−1,116
−1,025
−5,732
−5,824
Issue of new Class B shares


15
15
Dividends paid to shareholders
–63
–63
–1,301
–1,301
Incentive plan


–4
–4
Proceeds from borrowings
6,164
4,003
13,405
Repayment of borrowings
−5,842
−3,443
−9,683
–12,082
Decrease in other non-current liabilities
–25
–3
–24
–46
Increase in other non-current liabilities

17
181
Transactions with non-controlling interests


52
Cash flow from financing activities
234
511
2,639
2,362
Cash flow for the period
−161
−14
258
111
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents
1
1
1
1
Change in cash and cash equivalents
–160
–13
259
112
2025 2024 2024 Rolling 12
Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec months
64
6
207
15,565
164
52
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 287 28 28 15
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
127
15
287
127

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amounts in SEK M Share capital Other
contributed
capital
Reserves,
translation
differences
Profit earned
incl. net
profit for the
period
Total equity
attributable to
Parent Company's
shareholders
Non-controlling
interests
Total equity
Equity 31 December 2023 817 7,746 1,177 26,838 36,578 36,578
Profit for the period, January–March 2024 1,080 1,080 1,080
Other comprehensive income, January–March 2024 387 387 387
Total comprehensive income for the period 387 1,080 1,467 1,467
Equity, 31 March 2024 817 7,746 1,564 27,918 38,045 38,045
Profit for the period, April–December 2024 4,175 4,175 19 4,194
Other comprehensive income,
April–December 2024
4 4 13 17
Total comprehensive income for the period 4 4,175 4,179 32 4,211
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 0 15 15 15
Dividends –1,301 –1,301 –1,301
Transactions with shareholders 0 15 –1,301 –1,287 –1,287
Other transactions
Transaction costs –1 −1 −1
Redemption of incentive plan –13 –13 –13
Subscription of incentive plan 9 9 9
Transfer to other contributed capital 2,179 –2,179
Transactions with non
controlling interests
Change in non-controlling
10 10 10
interests 830 830
Other transactions 2,175 –2,170 4 830 834
Equity 31 December 2024 817 9,935 1,568 28,621 40,941 862 41,803
Profit for the period, January–March 2025 878 878 15 894
Other comprehensive income,
January–March 2025
–777 –777 –47 –825
Total comprehensive income for the period –777 878 101 –32 69
Equity, 31 March 2025 817 9,935 791 29,499 41,043 830 41,872

Parent Company income statement

2025 2024 2024
Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
Net sales 31 30 139
Administration costs –34 –34 –136
Profit/loss before financial income and expenses –3 –4 3
Profit from participations in Group companies
400
1,182
Profit from participations in joint ventures
122
Financial income 190 243 1,054
Financial expenses –243 –113 –732
Profit/loss before tax and appropriations –56 525 1,629
Appropriations
–52
Tax
–45
Profit/loss for the period –56 525 1,531

Condensed Parent Company balance sheet

Total equity, untaxed reserves and liabilities 48,973 42,008 45,440
Total current liabilities 6,920 8,003 6,006
Other current liabilities 297 113 350
Liabilities to Group companies 5,196 5,427 5,200
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,427 2,462 456
Total non-current liabilities 30,887 22,470 28,194
Deferred tax liabilities 6 5 6
Liabilities to Group companies 18,264 18,268 18,252
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 12,617 4,197 9,936
Untaxed reserves 11 13 11
Equity 11,155 11,522 11,229
Unrestricted equity 10,189 10,556 10,263
Restricted equity 966 966 966
Total assets 48,973 42,008 45,440
Total current assets 27,381 24,507 26,223
Cash and bank balances 172
Other current assets 22 18 18
Receivables from Group companies 27,359 24,489 26,034
Total fixed assets 21,592 17,501 19,216
Other financial fixed assets 19,835 15,581 17,118
Receivables from Group companies 1,755 1,918 2,097
Tangible fixed assets 2 2 2
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
2025 2024 2024

27 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2025 In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Segment information

Changes in value, properties
Market segment Rental revenue Net operating income Unrealised Realised Total return
2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar
Sweden 265 264 215 217 8 –149 224 67
Finland 450 445 355 343 –157 153 2 197 497
France 291 203 236 164 35 154 3 271 321
Benelux 173 158 155 144 22 –39 177 105
Spain 90 84 82 77 38 37 121 114
Germany 35 28 34 27 –12 –2 22 25
Other Europe 3 3 2 3 –2 –2 1 1
Non-specified –16 –16 –16 –16
Total 1,307 1,185 1,064 960 –67 152 4 997 1,116
Market segment Market value
properties
Investments
properties
Acquisition
properties
Divestment
properties
2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Mar
Sweden 15,217 14,681 108 182
Finland 18,414 19,457 49 47 394 –1 –19
France 13,930 10,415 19 19 170 55 –11 –11
Benelux 8,991 8,796 19 21 200 27
Spain 5,649 4,995 8 9 423 230
Germany 1,724 1,343 1 56
Other Europe 117 126
Total 64,040 59,814 203 278 849 707 –12 –30

Notes

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This condensed interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The term IFRS Accounting Standards in this report means application of IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU. The accounting policies and calculation methods are the same as those applied in the 2024 Annual Report and are to be read together with this Annual Report.

On 9 April 2024, the IASB® issued a new standard, IFRS 18, which will replace IAS 1. IFRS 18 enters force for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with early application permitted. Retrospective application is to be applied for comparative periods. The EU has yet to adopt this standard. As yet, the Group has not fully assessed the impact of IFRS 18.

There are no other changes to accounting standards that have not yet come into effect and that are expected to have any material impact on Sagax's accounts.

Rounding-off differences may occur.

NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with related parties are described in Note 27 of the 2024 Annual Report. No material changes regarding transactions with related parties have taken place in relation to the information presented in the 2024 Annual Report.

NOTE 3 EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 14 April 2025, it was announced in a press release that Sagax had acquired six properties in Barcelona and one property in Madrid through four separate transactions for an equivalent of SEK 830 M, with closing taking place on four of the properties, corresponding to SEK 445 M, after the end of the reporting period.

On 2 May 2025, it was announced in a press release that Sagax had acquired 3 properties through 2 separate transactions for the equivalent of SEK 570 million. The properties comprise a lettable area of 80,400 square metres and 196,200 square metres of land, of which 183,200 square metres are held with site leasehold title. The annual rental income amounts to the equivalent of SEK 60 million. The occupancy rate is 93% and the average remaining lease term is 3.2 years. Closing for the equivalent of SEK 505 million has taken place. Closing for the remaining SEK 65 million is expected to take place during the second quarter of 2025. The acquisitions will be reported in Sagax's segments Benelux (SEK 505 million) and France (SEK 65 million).

No other significant events have occurred after the end of the period.

SIGNING OF THE REPORT

The Board of Directors and CEO give their assurance that this interim report provides a fair overview of the company's and the Group's operations, financial position and earnings and describes significant risks and uncertainties faced by the company and the companies included in the Group.

Stockholm, 8 May 2025 AB SAGAX (publ) Corporate Registration Number 556520-0028

Chairman of the Board Board member Board member

Staffan Salén Johan Cederlund Filip Engelbert

David Mindus Johan Thorell Ulrika Werdelin CEO and Board member Board member Board member

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

This constitutes information that AB Sagax (publ) is legally obliged to publish under the EU's Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for publication on 8 May 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CEST.

CALENDAR

The financial calendar is available at www.sagax.se.

Interim report January – June 2025 14 July 2025
Interim report January – September 2025 24 October 2025

SCHEDULE OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO HOLDERS OF CLASS D SHARES

June 20251)

■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 June 2025
■ Record date for dividend payment 30 June 2025
September 20251)
■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 September 2025
■ Record date for dividend payment 30 September 2025
December 20251)
■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 23 December 2025
■ Record date for dividend payment 30 December 2025
March 20261)
■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 27 March 2026
■ Record date for dividend payment 31 March 2026

1) Date proposed by the Board.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David Mindus, CEO +46 8 545 83 540 [email protected] Agneta Segerhammar, CFO +46 8 545 83 540 [email protected] Visit us at www.sagax.se.

Definitions

Sagax applies the European Securities and Market Authority's (ESMA) Guidelines on the Alternative Performance Measures. Alternative performance measures refer to financial measures of historical or future earnings trends, financial position, financial results or cash flows that are not defined or stated in the applicable rules for financial reporting, which in Sagax's case is IFRS Accounting Standards. The basis of the alternative performance measures provided is that they are used by company management to assess the financial performance and thus are considered to provide valuable information to shareholders and other stakeholders.

The table below presents definitions of Sagax's key performance indicators. The calculation of alternative performance measures is described separately on the following pages.

Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Cash flow per Class A and B
share after dilution
Profit before tax adjusted for items not included in cash flow, less tax paid
and increased by dividends received from joint ventures and associated
companies in relation to the weighted average number of Class A and B
shares after dilution. Dividends on Class D shares for the period have also
been deducted from profit before tax.
The KPI shows the amount of cash flow for the
period that can be considered to be attributable
to owners of Class A and Class B shares.
Debt ratio Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period in relation to total
assets at the end of the period.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Dilution Dilution due to outstanding warrants has been calculated, in line with
IAS 33, as the number of Class A and B shares to be issued to cover the
difference between the strike price and market price for all potential Class
A and B shares (warrants) outstanding, insofar as it is probable that they
will be utilised.
Not an APM.
Earnings per Class A and B
share
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders in
relation to the weighted average number of Class A and B shares after
taking into account the portion of profit for the period represented by Class
D shares.
The KPI shows the shareholders' share of profit.
Earnings per Class D share Class D shares are entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B
shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.
The KPI shows the shareholders' share of profit.
EBITDA Net operating income less central administration costs plus dividends
received from joint ventures and associated companies.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the Net debt/EBITDA
KPI shows financial risk.
Economic occupancy rate Contractual annual rent directly after the end of the period as a percent
age of rental value directly after the end of the period.
The KPI shows the economic degree of utilisation of
the Group's properties.
Equity/Assets ratio Equity in relation to total assets. The KPI shows financial risk.
Equity per Class A and B share Equity attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders at the end of the
period in relation to the number of Class A and B shares at the end of the
period after taking into account equity attributable to Class D shares.
The KPI shows the owner's share of equity.
Equity per Class D share Equity at the end of the period as a percentage of the number of common
shares at the end of the period. Equity is restricted to SEK 35.00 per Class
D share.
The KPI shows the owner's share of equity.
Fixed income derivatives Agreements on lending rates that may include the factors of time, inflation
and/or maximum interest rates. Usually signed to hedge interest rates for
interest-bearing loans.
Not an APM.
Interest coverage ratio Profit from property management, excluding profit from property manage
ment from joint ventures and associated companies but including dividends
from joint ventures and associated companies, after reversal of financial
expenses in relation to financial expenses (including lease expenses).
The KPI shows financial risk.
Interest coverage ratio,
EMTN programme
Profit from property management after reversal of financial income and
expenses as a percentage of net financial items.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Interest-rate swaps An agreement between two parties to swap interest rate conditions in the
same currency. The swap entails that one party exchanges its floating
interest rate for a fixed rate, while the other party receives a fixed rate in
exchange for a floating rate. The purpose of an interest-rate swap is to
reduce interest-rate risk.
Not an APM.
Lease term Remaining term of a lease. The KPI shows the risk of future vacancies.
Net asset value Recognised equity attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders
according to the balance sheet, less equity attributable to Class D shares,
with add-back of reserves for fixed income derivatives, deferred tax on
temporary differences on property values and fixed income derivatives.
Reversal of corresponding items attributable to joint ventures and
associated companies takes place on a separate row.
An established indicator of the Group's net asset
value that facilitates analyses and comparisons with
EPRA NAV.
Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash
equivalents, listed instruments and the market value of shares in listed
associated companies and joint ventures.
The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme
Financial indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents, listed shares
including the market value of shares in listed associated companies and
joint ventures.
The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Financial indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents, listed shares
including the market value of shares in listed associated companies and
joint ventures in relation to total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net debt/Total assets Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash
equivalents, listed instruments and the market value of shares in listed
associated companies and joint ventures as a percentage of total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net investments The net of property acquisitions and investments in the existing property
portfolio, as well as sales of properties.
The KPI shows the investment volume.
Occupancy rate by area Area let as a percentage of total lettable area directly after the end of the
period.
The KPI shows the occupancy situation.
Profit from property
management
Profit, including profits of associated companies and joint ventures,
excluding changes in value and tax.
An indicator of the earnings generation in the
operations, excluding changes in value.
Profit from property
management per Class A
and B share after dilution
Profit from property management attributable to the Parent Company's
shareholders for the period reduced by dividends on Class D shares divided
by the weighted average number of Class A and B shares after dilution.
An indicator of the earnings generation of the
assets, excluding the changes in value accruing
to holders of Class A and B shares.
Property Pertains to properties held under title or site leasehold. Not an APM.
Rental revenue, comparable
portfolios
Rental revenue from properties that were included in the portfolio for the
entire reporting period and the entire comparative period. Project properties
and properties that were acquired or sold are not included.
The KPI shows the trend in rental revenue excluding
non-recurring effects, such as prematurely vacating
premises, not impacted by acquired and sold
properties.
Rental value The contractual annual rent applicable directly after the end of the period,
with supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises.
The key performance indicator shows the Group's
income potential.
Return on equity Profit for the period, recalculated to 12 months, as a percentage of
average equity (opening and closing balances) divided by 2 for the
period.
The KPI shows how shareholders' capital yields
interest during the period.
Return on total capital Profit from property management for the period, recalculated to 12 months,
after reversal of financial expenses as a percentage of average total assets
for the period.
The KPI shows the ability to generate earnings on
the Group's assets, excluding financing costs.
Run rate EBITDA Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less
central administration costs plus dividends received from joint ventures
and associated companies rolling 12 months.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the run rate Net debt/
EBITDA KPI shows financial risk.
Run rate yield Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less site
leasehold fees, as a percentage of the carrying amounts of the properties
at the end of the period.
The KPI shows the earnings generation of the
operations before financial expenses and central
administration costs are taken into account.
Secured liabilities/total assets Liabilities secured with pledged assets as a percentage of total assets. The KPI shows financial risk for bond holders.
Surplus ratio Net operating income for the period as a percentage of rental revenue
for the period.
The KPI shows the profitability of the properties.
Triple net lease A type of lease whereby the tenant pays, in addition to the rent, all costs
incurred on the property that would normally have been paid by the
property owner. These include operating expenses, maintenance,
property tax, site leasehold fees, insurance, property caretaking, etc.
Not an APM.
Working capital Current assets less current liabilities. The KPI describes the capital that Sagax has
available, excluding available credit facilities,
to conduct its daily operations.
Yield Net operating income for the period with add-back of site leasehold fees,
recalculated to 12 months, adjusted for the holding periods of the
properties during the period and recalculated to the current exchange
rates on the balance sheet date as a percentage of the carrying amounts
of the properties at the end of the period.
The KPI shows the earnings generation of the
operations before financial expenses and central
administration costs are taken into account.

The calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below.

Amounts in SEK M 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Dec
Cash flow per Class A and B share
Profit before tax 1,004 1,187 5,732
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies 111 175 477
Items not affecting cash flow –193 –426 –2,460
Tax paid –53 –32 –162
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –63 –63 –253
Cash flow 806 841 3,334
Cash flow per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 2.38 2.49 9.85
Debt ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 33,604 32,038 35,134
Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044
Debt ratio 41% 42% 42%
Earnings per Class A and B share1)
Profit after tax attributable to
Parent Company's owners 878 1,080 5,255
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –63 –63 –253
Adjusted profit after tax 815 1,017 5,002
Earnings per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK
2.41 3.01 14.78
EBITDA rolling 12 months
Net operating income 4,295 3,702 4,191
Central administration –191 –183 –187
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies 464 714 527
EBITDA 4,569 4,233 4,531
Economic occupancy rate
Contractual annual rent 5,156 4,837 5,323
Rental value 5,366 5,026 5,553
Economic occupancy rate 96% 96% 96%
Equity/Assets ratio
Equity 41,872 38,045 41,803
Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044
Equity/Assets ratio 51% 50% 50%
Equity per Class A and B share
Equity attributable to Parent Company's
owners 41,043 38,045 40,941
Equity attributable to Class D shares –4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Equity attributable to Class A and B shares 36,624 33,626 36,522
No. of shares, '000s 338,424 338,335 338,424
Number of shares after dilution, '000s 338,455 338,476 338,444
Equity per Class A and B share, SEK 108.22 99.39 107.92
Equity per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
108.21 99.35 107.91
Interest coverage ratio
Profit from property management
Reversal of profit from property management
1,067 994 4,326
joint ventures and associated companies –281 –238 –1,108
Dividends from joint ventures and associated
companies 111 175 527
Financial expenses including leases 249 193 947
Adjusted profit from property management
before financial expenses
1,146 1,122 4,693
Interest coverage ratio 4.6x 5.8x 5.0x
2025 2024 2024
Amounts in SEK M Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme
Profit from property management 1,067 994 4,326
Net financial items 231 161 786
Profit from property management before net
financial items
1,298 1,155 5,112
Interest coverage ratio 5.6x 7.2x 6.5x
Net asset value
Equity attributable to Parent Company's
owners
41,043 38,045 40,941
Equity attributable to Class D shares –4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Reversal of derivatives 58 –3 71
Reversal of deferred tax, net 4,078 4,030 4,185
Reversals due to joint ventures
and associated companies
1,648 1,424 1,605
Net asset value 42,408 39,077 42,382
NAV per Class A and B
share after dilution, SEK
125.30 115.45 125.23

Net debt

See page 15.

Net debt according to EMTN programme

Interest-bearing liabilities 33,604 32,038 35,134
Listed shares in fixed assets2) –8,381 –8,404 –9,496
Cash and cash equivalents –127 –15 –287
Net debt according to EMTN programme 25,096 23,619 25,352

Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets

Net debt according to EMTN programme 25,096 23,619 25,352
Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044
Net debt according to EMTN programme/
Total assets
30% 31% 30%
Net debt/EBITDA
Net debt 24,165 22,105 24,367
EBITDA rolling 12 months 4,569 4,233 4,531
Net debt/EBITDA 5.3x 5.2x 5.4x
Net debt/Run rate EBITDA
Net debt 24,165 22,105 24,367

EBITDA, run rate 4,556 4,547 4,754 Net debt/EBITDA run rate 5.3x 4.9x 5.1x

Net debt/Total assets Net debt 24,165 22,105 24,367 Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044 Net debt/Total assets 29% 29% 29%

1) IFRS performance measure.

2) Pertains to listed shares in companies recognised as associated companies. Associated companies are recognised in the income statement pursuant to the equity method.

Calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below, cont'd.

2025 2024 2024
Amounts in SEK M
Occupancy rate by area
Jan–Mar Jan–Mar Jan–Dec
Contracted area, '000s sqm 4,690 4,234 4,631
Total lettable area, '000s sqm 4,876 4,386 4,834
Occupancy rate by area 96% 97% 96%
Profit from property management
Profit after tax 894 1,080 5,274
Tax 188 171 714
Changes in value –14 –258 –1,661
Profit from property management 1,067 994 4,326
– of which attributable to non-controlling interests 15 30
– of which attributable to Parent Company's owners 1,053 994 4,296
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution
Profit from property management attributable to
Parent Company's owners 1,053 994 4,296
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –63 –63 –253
Adjusted profit from property management 990 930 4,044
Average no. of Class A and B shares
after dilution, '000s
338,452 338,473 338,465
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share after dilution, SEK 2.92 2.75 11.95
Profit from property management per Class A and B shares, rolling 12 months
Profit from property management attributable
to the Parent Company's owners 4,355 3,932 4,296
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –253 –253 –253
Adjusted profit from property management 4,103 3,679 4,044
Average no. of Class A and B shares after
dilution, '000s
338,460 330,106 338,465
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share, current period
12.12 11.15 11.95
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share, preceding period
11.15 10.19 11.16
Annual growth rate, % 9% 9% 7%
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
Rental revenue 1,307 1,185 N/A
Acquired and sold properties –137 –25 N/A
Currency adjustment1) –4 N/A
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
excluding currency effects 1,170 1,156 N/A
Return on equity
Profit after tax 894 1,080 5,274
Addition for translation to annual value
Adjusted profit after tax
2,681
3,575
3,241
4,321

5,274
Average equity 41,838 37,312 39,191
Return on equity 8.5% 11.6% 13.5%
Return on total capital
Profit from property management 1,067 994 4,326
Addition for translation to annual value 3,202 2,981
Financial expenses 249 193 947
Addition for translation to annual value 747 578
Profit before financial expenses 5,264 4,744 5,274
Average total assets 83,294 75,027 78,727
Return on total capital 6.3% 6.3% 6.7%
Amounts in SEK M 2025
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Mar
2024
Jan–Dec
Run rate EBITDA
Net operating income according to current
earnings capacity
4,283 4,016 4,414
Central administration –191 –183 –187
Dividends from joint ventures and associated
companies 464 714 527
Run rate EBITDA 4,556 4,547 4,754
Run rate yield
Net operating income according to current
earnings capacity 4,283 4,016 4,414
Add-back of site leasehold fees –33 –32 –32
Adjusted net operating income 4,250 3,984 4,382
Carrying amounts of properties 64,040 59,814 65,874
Run rate yield 6.6% 6.7% 6.7%
Secured liabilities/Total assets
Secured liabilities 5,170 5,507 4,937
Total assets 82,545 76,645 84,044
Secured liabilities/Total assets 6% 7% 6%
Surplus ratio
Net operating income 1,064 960 4,191
Rental revenue 1,307 1,185 4,994
Surplus ratio 81% 81% 84%
Yield
Net operating income 1,064 960 4,191
Add-back of site leasehold fees –8 –8 –32
Addition for translation to annual value 3,167 2,855
Holding adjustment,
acquisitions/divestments/other
97 19 184
Currency translation to closing rate –119 65 17
Adjusted net operating income 4,200 3,891 4,360
Carrying amounts of properties 64,040 59,814 65,874
Yield 6.6% 6.5% 6.6%

1) The preceding period has been adjusted so that the exchange rate is the same as in the current period.

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industrial segment. Sagax's property holdings on 31 March 2025 amounted to 4,876,000 square metres, distributed between 989 properties. AB Sagax (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

More information is available at www.sagax.se.

AB Sagax (publ), Engelbrektsplan 1, SE-114 34 Stockholm, Sweden Corp. Reg. No. 556520-0028 Tel: +46 8 545 83 540 www.sagax.se

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