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AB Sagax

Quarterly Report May 8, 2024

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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2024

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 2024

FIRST QUARTER 2024

  • Rental revenue increased 18% to SEK 1,185 M (SEK 1,007 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management increased 5% to SEK 994 M (943).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.75 (2.76).
  • Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK 61 M (–659).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 197 M (–525).
  • Profit after tax for the quarter was SEK 1,080 M (–267).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital rose 8% to SEK 905 M (838), corresponding to SEK 2.49 (2.43) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 955 M (162), of which acquisitions accounted for SEK 707 M (19).

ADJUSTED FORECAST FOR 2024

Profit from property management for 2024, 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 4,300 M. The previously submitted forecast amounted to SEK 4,200 M and was presented in the 2023 year-end report.

Selected key performance indicators
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
Profit from property management per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
2.75 2.76 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Change compared with preceding year, % 0 22 15 21 21 20 28
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 3.01 −1.04 −0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78 12.13
Dividend per Class A and B share, SEK (2023 proposed) 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65 1.30
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.2 7.2 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4 6.6
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.8 6.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7 4.9
Debt ratio at the end of the period, % 42 45 41 45 42 43 44
Properties' market value at the end of period, SEK M 59,814 53,011 57,061 52,682 46,067 37,548 32,625
Yield, % 6.5 6.0 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3 6.4

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 32-33.

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
4% 17%
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share shall increase by a minimum of
15% per year
9% 21%

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.

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. These property segments 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 or equity. The Class D shares participate in an annual dividend of up to

Profit from property management per Class A and B share

Financial target growth rate is 15% per year (right scale)

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 and Helsinki, 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:

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 12,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 60,000 Market value Lettable area

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 2023 Annual Report.

Profit from property management and cash flow

In the first quarter, Sagax acquired the Keurweg 2 property in Waalwijk, east of Rotterdam, comprising office, warehouse and production premises encompassing a lettable area of 2,700 square metres.

Profit, revenue and expenses

The profit/loss and cash flow items below refer to the January to March 2024 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 rose 5% to SEK 994 M (943), of which joint ventures and associated companies accounted for SEK 238 M (185). Profit from property management primarily increased as a result of property acquisitions, currency effects and rent indexation. Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.75 (2.76) and was in line with last year.

Changes in the value of properties impacted profit by SEK 61 M (–659), of which SEK –95 M (–325) referred to changes in value from joint ventures and associated companies.

Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 197 M (–525).

Profit after tax for the period was SEK 1,080 M (–267).

REVENUE

Rental revenue rose 18% to SEK 1,185 M (1,007). Revenue was primarily affected by property acquisitions and rent indexation.

During the period, rental revenue in comparable portfolios increased 4.9% (6.8) excluding currency effects. The segments with the largest increases were Sweden with 11.4%, Germany 7.9% and France 5.9%. Other revenue amounted to SEK 8 M (4).

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
Rental revenue 1,185 1,007
Acquisitions and divestments −124 −2
Currency adjustment1) 6
Total 1,061 1,011

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

Profit from property management per quarter

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

Profit from property management

Rolling 12 months

0

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

0 800 1,600 2,400 3,200 4,000 4,800

100

%

Economic occupancy rate

currency effects, compared to the same period previous year

6 INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – MARCH 2024

CHANGE IN THE ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY RATE

The economic occupancy rate amounted to 96% (96). During the period, the vacancy value rose SEK 49 M (54) due to tenants vacating premises and declined SEK 50 M (51) following new lettings. Fixed-term rent discounts for new tenants fell SEK 3 M (4) to SEK 49 M (35) on an annual basis at the end of the period. Acquisitions and property divestments during the period increased the vacancy value by SEK 6 M (–1), net. The total vacancy value at the end of the period amounted to SEK 189 M (171).

FUTURE VACANCY CHANGES

At the end of the period, notice of termination had been served for leases with a rental value of SEK 97 M (93), of which leases with notice of vacating the premises accounted for SEK 87 M (90) and leases amounting to SEK 10 M (3) were terminated with notice of renegotiation. Of the leases for which notice had been received, vacancies corresponding to a rental value of SEK 50 M will occur in 2024.

Lettings of premises to tenants who have not yet occupied reduced the adjusted vacancy value by SEK 2 M (39). New lettings corresponding to a rental value of SEK 2 M will occur in 2024. The adjusted vacancy value was SEK 283 M (225).

Vacancy changes

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
Opening vacancy for each year 182 171
New lettings −50 −211
Vacancies 49 210
Change in discounts provided −3 13
Vacancy value, acquired properties 7 6
Vacancy value, divested properties −1 −7
Change in exchange rates 5 0
Closing vacancy value 189 182
Terminated for renegotiation 10
Terminated lease, not vacated 87 74
Letting, not occupied −2 −19
Adjusted closing vacancy value 283 237

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating and maintenance costs amounted to a total of SEK 148 M (128). Expenses for property tax increased to SEK 60 M (50) and other property expenses increased to SEK 26 M (23). The increase was primarily due to property acquisitions.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Central administration costs amounted to SEK 43 M (42), corresponding to 3.7% (4.1) of the period's rental revenue.

At the end of the period, Sagax had 97 (95) 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

Total
39
27
13
9
8
1
97

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
2024 5 −2 63 50
2025 22 24
2026 3 5
2027 2 8
>2027
Total 5 −2 90 87

Vacancies on 1 April 2024

Rental value, Vacancy value, Economic Lettable Vacant Vacancy rate
Segment SEK M SEK M1) vacancy rate1) area, sqm area, sqm by area
Sweden 1,110 54 5% 920,000 32,000 4%
Finland 1,896 86 5% 1,476,000 78,000 5%
France 874 19 2% 750,000 16,000 2%
Benelux 661 22 3% 668,000 13,000 2%
Spain 355 6 2% 472,000 12,000 3%
Germany 118 1 1% 94,000 2,000 2%
Other Europe 12 6,000
Total 5,026 189 4% 4,386,000 153,000 3%

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

PROFIT FROM JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Profit/loss from joint ventures and associated companies for the period amounted to SEK 177 M (–147), of which profit from property management accounted for SEK 238 M (185), changes in the value of properties for SEK –95 M (–325) and changes in the value of fixed income derivatives for SEK 98 M (–16). Profit from property management from joint ventures was impacted by SEK 60 M during the period due to the reclassification of the holdings in Nyfosa that took place in April 2023. Tax on profit from joint ventures and associated companies amounted to SEK –64 M (9). For additional information, see page 13.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Financial income amounted to SEK 31 M (164). Last year included income pertaining to repurchased bonds of SEK 59 M, financial income of SEK 39 M pertaining to current finance lease assets and dividends of SEK 45 M from listed shares, of which SEK 39 M was attributable to the shares in Nyfosa, and there was no such corresponding income this year.

Financial expenses, excluding the interest component of IFRS 16 Leases, increased to SEK –184 M (–165) due to the higher market interest rates impacting the Group's borrowing. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.2% (1.9) on the balance sheet date.

The interest component of IFRS 16 Leases amounted to SEK –9 M (–7). 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 97% of the market value of the properties had been externally valued. The changes in value for the properties amounted to SEK 156 M (–333), of which unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK 152 M (–333) and realised changes in value amounted to SEK 4 M (–). Of the unrealised change in value, SEK 115 M (174) was attributable to property management and SEK 37 M (–508) was related to general changes in market value, see table below. For additional information, see page 12.

Unrealised changes in the value of properties
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar 2024
New lettings/Renegotiations 152
Vacancies/Renegotiations −37
General change in market value 37
Total 152

REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The change in value of financial instruments was SEK 99 M (–509). The unrealised change in value attributable to fixed income derivatives amounted to SEK 25 M (–2). The revaluation of financial instruments attributable to joint ventures amounted to SEK 75 M (2).

TAX

Sagax recognised a tax expense of SEK –107 M (–36) comprising of a current tax expense of SEK –33 M (–43) and a deferred tax expense of SEK –74 M (7). Tax expense recognised in other comprehensive income amounted to SEK –10 M (0). The Group's deferred tax liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 4,101 M (4,083). Deferred tax assets pertaining to accumulated loss carryforwards and financial instruments amounted to SEK 155 M (282).

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 905 M (838). Changes in working capital had an impact of SEK 406 M (–208) on cash flow. Investing activities had an impact of SEK –1,025 M (–430) on cash flow, while cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 511 M (–222). In total, cash and cash equivalents changed by SEK –13 M (–20) 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 28 M (25).

Forecast and current earnings capacity

ADJUSTED FORECAST FOR 2024

Profit from property management for 2024, 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 4,300 M. The previously submitted forecast amounted to SEK 4,200 M and was presented in the 2023 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.

The rental value is based on contractual rental revenue on an annual basis, with addition for estimated market rents for vacant prem-

Current earnings capacity
Amounts in SEK M 1 Apr 2024 1 Jan 2024
Rental value 5,026 4,738
Vacancy −189 −182
Rental revenue 4,837 4,557
Property expenses −822 −771
Net operating income 4,016 3,785
Central administration −183 −182
Joint ventures and associated companies 1,095 1,096
Net financial items −664 −555
Lease expenses −36 −31
Profit from property management 4,228 4,114
Tax −719 −741
Profit after tax 3,509 3,374
– of which, holders of Class D shares 253 253
– of which, holders of Class A and B shares 3,256 3,122
Run rate yield, % 6.7 6.6
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 4.9 4.9

ises. 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 outcomes for the period and restated to 12 months. Tax is calculated at the standard tax rate of 17% (18). Translation from EUR took place at the closing rate of SEK 11.53 (11.28).

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.

Current earnings capacity before tax

Difference between yield and interest rate

Property portfolio

On 31 March 2024, the property portfolio comprised 911 (749) properties with a lettable area of 4,386,000 square metres (3,894,000). At the end of the period, the rental value and contractual annual rent amounted to SEK 5,026 M (4,237) and SEK 4,837 M (4,065), respectively. This corresponds to an economic occupancy rate of 96% (96).

INVESTMENTS

During the period, Sagax invested SEK 985 M (183), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 707 M (19).

A total of SEK 278 M (164) was invested in the existing property portfolio. SEK 54 M (56) referred to property maintenance and SEK 143 M (40) to new construction. In addition, SEK 57 M (61) was invested in connection with new lettings and SEK 24 M (7) against rent supplements. Of total investments, SEK 11 M (6) referred to investments in energy-saving measures.

Sagax has agreed to acquire two properties in France and one in Germany, with closing taking place after the end of the period. The total investment will amount to SEK 74 M.

DIVESTMENTS

During the period, two properties were divested for a total of SEK 30 M.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO YIELD

The yield for the period was 6.5% (6.0). The run rate yield was 6.7% (6.2).

Summary of property portfolio, 1 April 2024

Market value
Segment SEK M Share SEK per sqm No. of
properties
Lettable area,
sqm
Vacant area,
sqm
Rental value,
SEK M
Economic
occupancy rate
Contractual
annual rent, SEK M
Sweden 14,681 25% 16,000 125 920,000 32,000 1,110 95% 1,056
Finland 19,457 33% 13,200 246 1,476,000 78,000 1,896 95% 1,810
France 10,415 17% 13,900 267 750,000 16,000 874 98% 855
Benelux 8,796 15% 13,200 148 668,000 13,000 661 97% 639
Spain 4,995 8% 10,600 114 472,000 12,000 355 98% 348
Germany 1,343 2% 14,300 9 94,000 2,000 118 99% 117
Other Europe 126 0% 19,500 2 6,000 12 100% 12
Total 59,814 100% 13,600 911 4,386,000 153,000 5,026 96% 4,837

Property investments January–March 2024

Amounts in SEK M Property acquisitions Existing portfolio Total Share of total investments Divestments Net investments
Sweden 182 182 18% 182
Finland 394 47 442 45% –19 423
France 55 19 74 8% –11 63
Benelux 27 21 48 5% 48
Spain 230 9 239 24% 239
Total 707 278 985 100% –30 955

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 2,465 leases (2,250). 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 2,459 leases (2,241) 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% (87) of Sagax's annual rent. In addition, Sagax is party to five leases (eight) with a rental value corresponding to 1–2% of the Group's annual rent. Combined, these leases total 7% (11) of Sagax's annual rent. Only one (one) of Sagax's leases had an annual

Annual rent Average
Share of contractual
annual rent
SEK M Share, % No. of
leases
annual rent,
SEK M
Lease term,
years
>2% 103 2 1 103 13
1–2% 325 7 5 65 4
<1% 4,409 91 2,459 2 5
Total 4,837 100 2,465 2 5

rental value that accounted for at least 2% of the Group's annual rent. This lease represented 2% of the Group's annual rent.

Sagax's tenants operate in a variety of sectors. Companies in the manufacturing industry account for 17% (15) of rental revenue. The automotive-related industry, including sales, service and manufacturing, accounts for 14% (13) of rental revenue and food-related operations for 10% (11). 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 48% of the annual rent expire in or after 2028. 10–17% of annual rent expires each year between 2024 and 2027.

Lease terms

Year of expiry No. Area, sqm SEK M Share
2024 672 374,000 484 10%
2025 579 780,000 800 17%
2026 388 587,000 660 14%
2027 299 532,000 569 12%
2028 166 383,000 470 10%
>2028 361 1,578,000 1,855 38%
Total 2,465 4,234,000 4,837 100%

Year of maturity of annual rent

Market value of property portfolio

Sagax prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 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 911 properties (749) was established at SEK 59,814 M (53,011) on 31 March 2024. Exchange rate fluctuations during the period resulted in property values denominated in EUR, NOK and DKK changing by SEK 1,646 M (501).

The unrealised change in value for the period amounted to SEK 152 M (–333) corresponding to a change in value of 0.3% (–0.6). In the same period, weighted inflation was 0.8% (1.3) in the markets where Sagax is active. Accordingly, the real change in value amounted to –0.6% (–1.9).

Of this unrealised change in value, SEK 115 M was attributable to property management and SEK 37 M was related to general changes in market value. The weighted capitalisation rate rose marginally by 0.02% to 6.46% compared with the preceding quarter.

Funding terms and market interest rates remain uncertain and caution prevails in the property market with few comparable transactions.

VALUATION METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION

The valuations were carried out in accordance with generally accepted international valuation methods. Properties corresponding to 97% of the property value have been valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies as per 31 March 2024. 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 general rule, the calculation period is ten years. For more information, see Sagax's 2023 Annual Report, page 94.

ANALYSIS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

The discount rate for the present value calculation of cash flows (5.1–16.1%), the discount rate for the present value calculation of residual values (5.1–16.1%) 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 7.8% (7.8) and 8.0% (7.8), respectively. The weighted capitalisation rate rose to 6.5% (6.3).

Change in the carrying amounts of the property portfolio

SEK M No.
Property portfolio, 31 December 2023 57,061 903
Acquisition of properties 707 10
Investments in the existing portfolio 278
Divestment of properties –30 –2
Currency translation effect 1,646
Unrealised changes in value 152
Property portfolio, 31 March 2024 59,814 911

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 Sagax does not have the capacity to reach, but which are considered attractive for shareholders. The accumulated investments amounted to SEK 7,676 M, which has generated an accumulated dividend of SEK 3,424 M (2,487) for Sagax. The carrying amount of these investments amounted to SEK 13,295 M (10,815), of which 92% comprised Hemsö Fastighets AB, Nyfosa AB, Söderport Property Investment AB and NP3 Fastigheter AB. The change in the carrying amount primarily refers to the reclassification of the holding in Nyfosa AB to associated companies.

These investments contributed a total of SEK 238 M (185) to profit from property management during the period and SEK 175 M (114) to the cash flow. Sagax's share of changes in the value of properties amounted to SEK –95 M (–325) and the share of changes in the value of derivatives was SEK 98 M (–16).

In addition to the participations below, Sagax owns participations amounting to SEK 88 M (7).

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 1,164 M was located in Stockholm on 31 March 2024.

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 Nyfosa AB (Nyfosa)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 23.3% of the votes and capital in Nyfosa. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 4,699 M (2,952) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,745 M (–) on 31 March 2024. The change in the carrying amount was attributable to the reclassification of the holding from listed shares to associated companies.

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 497 properties with a total property value of SEK 39.5 billion and a rental value of SEK 3,949 M on 31 March 2024. Nyfosa is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.nyfosa.se.

NP3 Fastigheter AB (NP3)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 21.3% of the votes and 16.1% of the capital in NP3. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 2,898 M (2,451) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,145 M (2,179) on 31 March 2024.

NP3 is a property company focusing on high-yielding commercial investment properties mainly in northern Sweden. The company's property portfolio encompassed 506 properties with a total property value of SEK 20.4 billion and a rental value of SEK 2,069 M on 31 March 2024. NP3 is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.np3fastigheter.se.

Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB (Emilshus)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 24.3% of the votes and 22.7% of the capital in Emilshus. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 912 M (605) and the carrying amount to SEK 736 M (639) on 31 March 2024.

Emilshus acquires, develops and manages commercial properties in Småland and nearby growth regions. The property portfolio encompassed 139 properties with a total market value of SEK 7.5 billion and a rental value of SEK 656 M on 31 March 2024. Emilshus is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information, refer to www.emilshus.com.

Sagax's joint ventures

Hemsö Söderport Ess-Sierra
2024, 2023, 2024, 2023, 2024, 2023,
Jan – Mar Jan – Mar Jan – Mar Jan – Mar Jan – Mar Jan – Mar
Sagax's ownership, % 15 15 50 50 50 50
Sagax's share of comprehensive income, SEK M −6 –75 58 –59 7 –5
Sagax's share of profit from property management, SEK M 74 74 50 57 6 8
Rental revenue, SEK M 1,283 1,183 274 256 24 24
Profit from property management, SEK M 590 580 100 113 12 16
Profit/loss for the period, SEK M 367 –463 101 –119 14 –11
31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023
Carrying amount of ownership interest, SEK M 4,615 4,855 2,686 2,821 280 314
No. of properties 487 484 86 84 39 39
Carrying amounts of properties, SEK M 84,236 84,784 14,434 14,058 1,481 1,581
Lettable area, sqm 2,446,000 2,415,000 773,000 770,000 184,000 184,000
Lease term, years 9.4 9.5 4.0 4.1 6.2 6.3
Economic occupancy rate, % 98 98 96 94 100 100
Interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M 50,876 50,535 7,462 7,007 843 866
Loan maturity, years 5.4 6.1 3.7 2.2 3.8 1.7
Average fixed interest rate period, years 5.1 5.3 2.5 1.6 2.7 2.5
Market value of derivatives, SEK M −357 87 −7 131

Funding

EQUITY

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 38,045 M (33,300) on 31 March 2024. During the first quarter of 2024, equity increased due to total comprehensive income of SEK 1,467 M.

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 32,038 M (32,545) corresponding to a nominal amount of SEK 32,179 M (32,614). An amount corresponding to SEK 30,355 M (30,293) of liabilities was recognised in EUR. Exchange rate fluctuations increased interest-bearing liabilities by SEK 1,122 M (399).

Listed bonds amounted to SEK 23,789 M (26,563). Other interestbearing liabilities comprised commercial paper of SEK 2,325 M (1,871) and liabilities to banks of SEK 5,924 M (4,111).

Unsecured liabilities including commercial paper corresponded to 83% (88) of interest-bearing liabilities.

The interest coverage ratio amounted to 5.8 (6.0) times for the period and the debt ratio to 42% (45) at the end of the period. Net interest-bearing debt was 5.2 (7.2) times EBITDA for the past 12 months and 4.9 (6.8) times run rate EBITDA.

Interest rate exposure and loan maturity 31 March 2024
Interest rate exposure1) Loan maturity
Year of Nominal Nominal
expiry amount, SEK M Interest rate Share amount, SEK M Share
2024 5,544 5.9% 17% 207 1%
2025 4,610 2.3% 14% 4,852 15%
2026 3,458 1.7% 11% 3,746 12%
2027 5,267 2.2% 16% 6,346 20%
2028 6,731 1.3% 21% 6,973 22%
> 2028 6,569 1.2% 20% 10,056 31%
Total/average 32,179 2.2% 100% 32,179 100%

1) Including derivatives.

Debt ratio and interest coverage ratio

During the period, a total of SEK 4,003 M (3,214) was raised in loans and SEK 3,443 M (3,359) was repaid. Net interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 22,105 M (25,120).

The average remaining fixed interest and loan maturity terms were 2.7 years (3.1) and 3.4 years (3.7), respectively, at the end of the period. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities on the balance sheet date was 2.2% (1.9), including the effect of derivatives.

Of Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities, SEK 23,790 M (26,269), or 74.3% (80.7), bear fixed interest rates. The company has interest-rate caps and interest-rate swaps with a total nominal value of SEK 2,968 M (2,040), corresponding to 9.3% (6.3) of interest-bearing liabilities.

WORKING CAPITAL AND UNUTILISED CREDIT FACILITIES

Sagax's working capital amounted to SEK –6,470 M (–973) on 31 March 2024. At the same date, unutilised credit facilities including back-up facilities for commercial paper programmes amounted to SEK 10,757 M (7,578). No additional collateral needs to be pledged to utilise these credit facilities.

Net debt
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023
Interest-bearing liabilities 32,038 32,545
Interest-bearing assets −761 −779
Listed instruments1) −9,157 −6,591
Cash and cash equivalents −15 −56
Net debt 22,105 25,120

1) Including associated companies whose shares are listed.

Listed bonds, 31 March 2024

Nominal
Maturity Interest base amount, EUR M Liabilities, EUR M Effective interest Coupon rate Maturity date ISIN code
2019-2025 Fixed interest 400 401 2.06% 2.25% 13/03/2025 XS1962543820
2022-2026 Fixed interest 300 299 1.78% 1.63% 24/02/2026 XS2447539060
2020-2027 Fixed interest 375 367 1.89% 1.13% 30/01/2027 XS2112816934
2021-2028 Fixed interest 500 498 0.88% 0.75% 26/01/2028 XS2291340433
2021-2029 Fixed interest 500 500 1.01% 1.00% 17/05/2029 XS2342227837
Total/average 2,075 2,064 1.45% 1.29%
Derivative contracts, 31 March 2024
Amounts in SEK M Nominal
amount
Years to
maturity
Market value
31 Mar 2024
Market value
31 Dec 2023
Change for
the period
Nominal interest-rate swaps 2,720 4.4 –1 –27 26
Interest-rate caps 248 0.3 4 5 –1
Total/average 2,968 4.1 3 –21 25

Rating and key performance indicators according to EMTN programme

Bonds 74% (SEK 23,789 M) Bank loans 19% (SEK 5,924 M) Commercial paper 7% (SEK 2,325 M)

Financial covenant in
EMTN programme
31 Mar 2024 31 Dec 2023
Rating according to Moody's Investors Services Baa2, Stable outlook Baa2, Stable outlook
Net debt/Total assets <65% 31% 30%
Interest coverage ratio >1.8x 7.2x 8.1x
Secured liabilities/Total assets <45% 7% 3%

Sources of financing

Distribution between secured and unsecured liabilities

Unsecured liabilities 76% (SEK 24,206 M) Secured liabilities 17% (SEK 5,507 M)

Commercial paper 7% (SEK 2,325 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.

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to the financial policy

Interest coverage ratio

Net debt/EBITDA

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 539 M (417).

INTEREST-BEARING NON-CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Interest-bearing non-current receivables amounted to SEK 238 M (704) at the end of the period and comprised receivables from joint ventures of SEK 135 M (76) and promissory notes issued in connection with a property divestment in 2021 of SEK 103 M (121). The decrease compared with 2023 was primarily due to a convertible debenture being reclassified to interest-bearing current receivables.

LISTED INSTRUMENTS

Listed instruments amounted to SEK 753 M (3,609) and comprise bonds of SEK 753 M (323) and, when applicable, listed shares that are not holdings in associated companies of SEK – M (3,287).

INTEREST-BEARING CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Interest-bearing current receivables comprise a convertible debenture issued by the French company Groupe BMG valued at SEK 523 M.

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets amounted to SEK 1,220 M (888) at the end of the period and primarily comprised prepaid costs and accrued income of SEK 574 M (434) and rent receivables of SEK 315 M (213).

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
Rolling 12
months
Rental revenue 1,185 1,007 4,293 4,471
Other revenue 8 4 25 30
Operating expenses –113 –103 –350 –360
Maintenance costs –35 –25 –104 –113
Property tax –60 –50 –220 –229
Other property expenses –26 –23 –94 –97
Net operating income 960 809 3,551 3,702
Central administration –43 –42 –182 –183
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies 177 –147 –556 –232
– of which, profit from property management 238 185 937 991
– of which, changes in value 3 –341 –1,523 –1,179
– of which, tax –64 9 14 –59
– of which, other 15 15
Financial income 31 164 339 207
Financial expenses –184 –165 –734 –752
Financial expense, interest component of leases –9 –7 –31 –32
Profit including profit from joint ventures and associated companies 932 611 2,388 2,709
– of which, profit from property management 994 943 3,881 3,932
Changes in value of properties, realised 4 9 13
Changes in value of properties, unrealised 152 –333 –1,306 –820
Changes in value of financial instruments, realised 5 23 17
Changes in value of financial instruments, unrealised 99 –514 –955 –341
Profit/loss before tax 1,187 –232 159 1,578
Deferred tax –74 7 –16 –98
Current tax –33 –43 –156 –146
Profit/loss for the period 1,080 –267 –13 1,334
Other comprehensive income
– items that might be reclassified subsequently to the profit or loss:
Translation differences for foreign operations 718 222 –174 322
Share of other comprehensive income for joint ventures –49 2 228 177
Translation differences, hedge accounting –272 –120 29 –124
Tax on items that may be reclassified –10 0 16 7
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax 387 104 99 382
Total comprehensive income for the period 1,467 –163 86 1,716
Earnings per Class A and B share, SEK 3.01 −1.04 −0.82 3.23
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 3.01 −1.04 −0.82 3.22
Earnings per Class D share, SEK 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.00
Average no. of Class A and B shares, million 338.3 318.0 324.8 329.9
Average no. of Class A and B shares after dilution, million 338.5 318.5 325.1 330.1
Average number of Class D shares, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

2024 2023 2023
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Investment properties 59,814 53,011 57,061
Leases, right-of-use assets 539 417 454
Joint ventures and associated companies 13,295 10,815 13,171
Deferred tax assets1) 155 282 168
Derivatives 3 12
Interest-bearing non-current receivables 238 704 225
Other fixed assets 90 154 127
Total fixed assets 74,134 65,395 71,207
Listed instruments 753 3,609 752
Current finance lease asset 2,044
Interest-bearing current receivables 523 504
Other current assets 1,220 888 919
Cash and bank balances 15 56 28
Total current assets 2,511 6,598 2,203
Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410
Equity 38,045 33,300 36,578
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 24,646 26,315 25,436
Deferred tax liabilities1) 4,101 4,083 3,954
Derivatives 21
Non-current lease liabilities 539 417 454
Other non-current liabilities 332 307 318
Total non-current liabilities 29,618 31,122 30,184
Commercial paper 2,325 1,871 1,495
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 5,067 4,359 3,412
Other current liabilities 1,589 1,341 1,741
Total current liabilities 8,981 7,571 6,648
Total equity and liabilities 76,645 71,993 73,410

1) Comparative figures as of 31 March 2023 pertaining to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been updated. Deferred tax regarding unutilised loss carryforwards and financial instruments totaling SEK 282 M were previously recognised in a net amount under deferred tax liabilities.

Consolidated statement of cash flows

2024 2023 2023 Rolling 12
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec months
Profit/loss before tax 1,187 –232 159 1,578
Tax paid –32 –32 –130 –130
Adjustment for items in operating activities
Changes in value of financial instruments –99 509 932 324
Change in value of properties –156 333 1,297 808
Profit/loss from joint ventures and associated companies –177 147 556 232
Dividends from joint ventures and associated companies 175 114 653 714
Dissolution of allocated borrowing costs 13 11 49 51
Other items not included in cash flow –6 –13 –31 –25
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 905 838 3,485 3,552
Cash flow from changes in current receivables 151 196 79 33
Cash flow from changes in current liabilities –557 –404 1 –152
Cash flow from operating activities 499 630 3,565 3,433
Acquisition of properties –707 –19 –5,088 –5,776
Divestment of properties 30 21 86 94
Investments in existing properties –278 –164 –902 –1,016
Acquisition of listed shares –25 –334 –309
Divestment of listed shares 69 478 409
Purchase of financial instruments –15 –235 –733 –513
Sale of financial instruments 15 18 2,122 2,119
Acquisition of joint ventures and associated companies –96 –50 –111 –152
Divestments of joint ventures and associated companies –5
Capital contribution to joint ventures and associated companies –225 –225
Lending to joint ventures and associated companies –11 –45 –55
Increase in other fixed assets –2 –46 –260 –217
Decrease in other fixed assets 39 264 303
Cash flow from investing activities –1,025 –430 –4,749 –5,344
Issue of Class B shares 4,166 4,166
Dividends paid to shareholders –63 –63 –1,111 –1,111
Incentive plan –26 –26
Proceeds from borrowings 4,003 3,214 7,326 8,115
Repayment of borrowings –3,443 –3,359 –9,206 –9,290
Decrease in other non-current liabilities –3 –14 –195 –184
Increase in other non-current liabilities 17 181 198
Cash flow from financing activities 511 –222 1,135 1,868
Cash flow for the period –14 –21 –49 –42
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 1 1 1 1
Change in cash and cash equivalents –13 –20 –48 –41
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 28 76 76 56
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 15 56 28 15

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 year
Total equity1)
Equity, 31 December 2022 781 3,616 1,078 27,988 33,463
Profit/loss for the period, January-March 2023 –267 –267
Other comprehensive income, January-March 2023 104 104
Total comprehensive income for the period 104 –267 –163
Equity, 31 March 2023 781 3,616 1,182 27,721 33,300
Profit/loss for the period, April-December 2023 254 254
Other comprehensive income, April-December 2023 –5 –5
Total comprehensive income for the period –5 254 249
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 36 4,176 4,212
Dividends –1,111 –1,111
Transactions with shareholders 36 4,176 –1,111 3,101
Other transactions
Transaction costs –46 –46
Redemption of incentive plan –34 –34
Subscription of incentive plan 8 8
Other transactions –46 –26 –72
Equity, 31 December 2023 817 7,746 1,177 26,838 36,578
Profit/loss for the period, January-March 2024 1,080 1,080
Other comprehensive income, January-March 2024 387 387
Total comprehensive income for the period 387 1,080 1,467
Equity, 31 March 2024 817 7,746 1,564 27,918 38,045

1) Equity is attributable in its entirety to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Parent Company income statement

2024 2023 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
Net sales 30 32 125
Administration costs –34 –30 –131
Profit/loss before financial income and expenses –4 2 –5
Profit from participations in Group companies 400 2,171
Profit from participations in joint ventures 161
Financial income 243 249 1,033
Financial expenses –113 –116 –759
Profit before tax and appropriations 525 135 2,601
Appropriations 102
Tax –18
Profit/loss for the period 525 135 2,684

Condensed Parent Company balance sheet

2024 2023 2023
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec
Tangible fixed assets 2 1 1
Receivables from Group companies 1,918 683 2,101
Other financial fixed assets 15,581 13,378 15,697
Total fixed assets 17,501 14,062 17,799
Receivables from Group companies 24,489 24,059 25,868
Other current assets 18 23 37
Cash and bank balances 2
Total current assets 24,507 24,083 25,907
Total assets 42,008 38,145 43,706
Equity 11,522 5,412 10,990
Untaxed reserves 13 22 13
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 4,197 7,414 7,291
Liabilities to Group companies 18,268 18,294 18,096
Deferred tax liabilities 5 5 5
Total non-current liabilities 22,470 25,713 25,393
Current interest-bearing liabilities 2,462 1,937 1,612
Liabilities to Group companies 5,427 4,955 5,417
Other current liabilities 113 106 281
Total current liabilities 8,003 6,998 7,310
Total equity, untaxed reserves and liabilities 42,008 38,145 43,706

Segment information

Changes in value, properties
Segment Rental revenue1)
Net operating income
Unrealised Realised Total return
Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
Sweden 264 234 217 193 –149 –73 67 120
Finland 445 402 343 315 153 –66 2 497 248
France 203 156 164 120 154 37 3 0 321 157
Benelux 158 135 144 118 –39 –227 105 –109
Spain 84 53 77 48 37 –3 114 44
Germany 28 25 27 24 –2 1 25 25
Other Europe 3 3 3 3 –2 –2 1 1
Non-specified –16 –11 –16 –11
Total 1,185 1,007 960 809 152 –333 4 0 1,116 476

1) All rental revenue pertains to external tenants.

Market value Investments
Acquisition
Divestment
Segment properties properties properties properties
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M 31 Mar 31 Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
Sweden 14,681 14,818 182 93 15
Finland 19,457 18,078 47 30 394 1 –19
France 10,415 8,114 19 21 55 1 –11 –21
Benelux 8,796 7,263 21 10 27 1
Spain 4,995 3,270 9 10 230
Germany 1,343 1,326 1 1
Other Europe 126 143
Total 59,814 53,011 278 164 707 19 –30 –21

Key performance indicators

2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
Property-related key figures
Yield, % 6.5 6.0 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3 6.4
Surplus ratio, % 81 80 83 82 83 83 83
Occupancy rate by area, % 97 96 97 95 96 95 95
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 96 96 96 96 95 95
Lettable area at the end of the period, 000 sqm 4,386 3,894 4,331 3,895 3,759 3,480 3,022
No. of properties the end of the period 911 749 903 751 673 673 553
Financial key figures
Return on total capital, % 6.3 6.2 6.4 5.7 5.9 6.6 6.7
Return on equity, % 11.6 –3.2 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8 23.7
Average interest rate, % 2.2 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.8 1.9
Fixed interest period incl. derivatives, years 2.7 3.1 2.8 3.2 4.0 3.4 3.5
Loan maturity, years 3.4 3.7 3.1 3.7 4.3 3.4 3.8
Equity/assets ratio, % 50 46 50 46 50 48 48
Debt ratio, % 42 45 41 45 42 43 44
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 4.9 6.8 4.9 6.5 5.4 6.4 6.6
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.2 7.2 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4 6.6
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.8 6.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7 4.9
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme, multiple 7.2 20.6 8.1 12.7 9.4 6.4 5.3
Data per Class A and B share
Price of Class B share at the end of the period, SEK 282.40 238.80 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60 136.20
Net asset value, SEK 115.45 106.28 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38 56.77
Equity, SEK 99.39 90.81 95.05 91.33 83.93 55.19 46.86
Equity after dilution, SEK 99.35 90.67 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09 46.78
Earnings, SEK 3.01 –1.04 –0.82 7.76 30.09 10.80 12.15
Earnings after dilution, SEK 3.01 –1.04 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78 12.13
Profit from property management, SEK 2.75 2.77 11.17 9.71 8.01 6.63 5.51
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 2.75 2.76 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Cash flow, SEK 2.49 2.43 9.95 8.69 6.59 6.10 4.86
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 2.49 2.43 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09 4.86
Dividend per share, SEK (proposed for 2023) 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65 1.30
No. of shares at the end of the period, millions 338.3 318.0 338.3 318.0 317.7 317.3 317.1
No. of shares the end of the period after dilution, millions 338.5 318.5 338.5 318.5 318.0 317.9 317.5
Average number of shares, million 338.3 318.0 324.8 317.8 317.5 317.1 316.9
Average number of shares after dilution, million 338.5 318.5 325.1 318.3 318.0 317.7 317.3
Data per Class D share
Share price at the end of the period, SEK 29.90 26.20 28.00 26.70 33.40 32.05 36.35
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 2023) 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. of shares the end of the period, millions 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 125.8 107.8
Average number of shares, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.2 118.4 105.7

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 32–33.

The Sagax share and shareholders

At the end of the period, Sagax had 23,907 (23,350) shareholders. Sagax's market capitalisation amounted to SEK 99,284 M (79,257).

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 466,595,984 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 2021-2024, 2022-2025 and 2023-2026.

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 11.15 (10.19), which, compared with the share price of the Class B share at the end of the period, corresponded to a multiple of 25.3 (23.4).

EQUITY PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Equity per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 99.35 (90.67). Net asset value per Class A and B share amounted to SEK 115.45 (106.28). The share price for the Class B share at the end of the period was 284% (263) of equity per Class A and B share and 245% (225) of net asset value per Class A and B share.

Key performance indicators per Class B share
2024 2023 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019
31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec 31 Dec
Share price at the end of the period, SEK 282.40 238.80 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60 136.20
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK1) 11.15 10.19 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Cash flow after dilution, SEK1)2) 10.00 9.20 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09 4.86
Equity after dilution, SEK 99.35 90.67 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09 46.78
Net asset value, SEK 115.45 106.28 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38 56.77
Share price/Profit from property management, multiple 25.3 23.4 24.9 24.4 38.2 25.6 24.7
Share price/Cash flow, multiple1) 28.3 25.9 27.9 27.3 46.4 27.9 28.0
Share price/Equity, % 284 263 292 259 364 308 292
Share price/Net asset value, % 245 225 250 222 311 255 240

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.

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Share price per Class B share/profit from property management per Class A and B share, rolling 12 months

Share price in relation to equity and net asset value

Trade in the shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm
Price paid, SEK Turnover rate
on an annual basis, %
Average trading
volume per trading day, SEK M
31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2024 31 Mar 2023
Class A shares 281.00 239.00 1 1 0 0
Class B shares 282.40 238.80 32 27 101 79
Class D shares 29.90 26.20 63 56 9 7

Ownership structure, 31 March 20241)

No. of shares No. of shareholders Shareholder category No. Share of
voting power
Shareholders by
country
No. Share of
voting power
1–500 16,986 Private individuals residing in Sweden 22,682 84%
501–1,000 1,977 Sweden
Private individuals residing
22,066 13% USA 91 5%
1,001–2,000 1,597 abroad 310 1% Norway 205 2%
2,001–5,000 1,506 Companies/institutions in Sweden 616 71%
5,001–10,000 665 Netherlands 13 1%
10,001–50,000 835 Companies/institutions abroad 915 10% Denmark 492 1%
50,001– 341 Unknown type of shareholder 6% Other 424 8%
Total 23,907 Total 23,907 100% Total 23,907 100%

1) Including shares held by AB Sagax.

Largest shareholders, 31 March 2024

No. of shares Percentage 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 95,600 7.4% 12.2%
Third Swedish National Pension Fund 23,812,862 5.1% 3.4%
Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 821,630 11,975,927 9,648,561 4.8% 4.2%
Avanza Pension 41,716 292,896 14,132,584 3.1% 2.1%
Vanguard 7,780,468 5,732,938 2.9% 1.9%
SEB Fonder 12,074,209 2.6% 1.7%
Länsförsäkringar Fonder 9,598,938 823,537 2.2% 1.5%
Handelsbanken Fonder 8,602,197 1,669,266 2.2% 1.5%
BlackRock 8,423,998 32,582 1.8% 1.2%
Patrik Brummer and companies 8,357,887 1.8% 1.2%
Norges Bank 4,004,928 2,972,130 1.5% 1.0%
Filip Engelbert and companies 241,000 1,869,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2%
Lannebo Fonder 5,870,826 1.3% 0.8%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 5,236,458 1.2% 1.5%
Erik Selin and companies 1,179,959 2,486,964 2,000,794 1.2% 2.3%
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 4,700,980 1.0% 0.7%
Folksam 3,834,897 0.8% 0.5%
Didner & Gerge Fonder 3,453,502 0.7% 0.5%
Danske Invest 1,441,011 1,800,000 0.7% 0.5%
Total 20 largest shareholders 22,521,614 207,773,036 52,365,879 60.6% 69.0%
Other shareholders 3,993,803 104,046,202 73,895,450 39.0% 31.0%
Sub-total 26,515,417 311,819,238 126,261,329 99.6% 100.0%
Shares held by AB Sagax 2,000,000 0.4%
Total 26,515,417 313,819,238 126,261,329 100.0% 100.0%
– of which, Board and employees 20,353,565 100,876,677 6,578,330 27.4% 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 Sweden, Morningstar and Finansinpektionen.

Voting rights and proportion of share capital
Voting rights Proportion Proportion
Class of shares No. of shares per share No. of votes of votes of share capital
Class A shares 26,515,417 1.0 26,515,417.00 38% 6%
Class B shares 313,819,238 0.1 31,381,923.80 44% 67%
Class D shares 126,261,329 0.1 12,626,132.90 18% 27%
Total 466,595,984 70,523,473.70 100% 100%

Risks and uncertainties

To prepare the accounts based on IFRS, 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.

PROPERTY-RELATED RISKS

Largest shareholders, 31 March 2024

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

The valuation of investment properties is affected by the estimates and assumptions made. To reduce the risk of incorrect estimates, properties corresponding to 97% of the property value on 31 March 2024 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

No. of shares Percentage 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 95,600 7.4% 12.2% Third Swedish National Pension Fund – 23,812,862 – 5.1% 3.4% Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 821,630 11,975,927 9,648,561 4.8% 4.2% Avanza Pension 41,716 292,896 14,132,584 3.1% 2.1% Vanguard – 7,780,468 5,732,938 2.9% 1.9% SEB Fonder – 12,074,209 – 2.6% 1.7% Länsförsäkringar Fonder – 9,598,938 823,537 2.2% 1.5% Handelsbanken Fonder – 8,602,197 1,669,266 2.2% 1.5% BlackRock – 8,423,998 32,582 1.8% 1.2% Patrik Brummer and companies – – 8,357,887 1.8% 1.2% Norges Bank – 4,004,928 2,972,130 1.5% 1.0% Filip Engelbert and companies 241,000 1,869,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2% Lannebo Fonder – 5,870,826 – 1.3% 0.8% Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 5,236,458 – 1.2% 1.5% Erik Selin and companies 1,179,959 2,486,964 2,000,794 1.2% 2.3% Second Swedish National Pension Fund – 4,700,980 – 1.0% 0.7% Folksam – 3,834,897 – 0.8% 0.5% Didner & Gerge Fonder – 3,453,502 – 0.7% 0.5% Danske Invest – 1,441,011 1,800,000 0.7% 0.5% Total 20 largest shareholders 22,521,614 207,773,036 52,365,879 60.6% 69.0% Other shareholders 3,993,803 104,046,202 73,895,450 39.0% 31.0% Sub-total 26,515,417 311,819,238 126,261,329 99.6% 100.0%

Shares held by AB Sagax – 2,000,000 – 0.4% – Total 26,515,417 313,819,238 126,261,329 100.0% 100.0% – of which, Board and employees 20,353,565 100,876,677 6,578,330 27.4% 44.2%

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

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 2024, assets less liabilities in EUR, amounted to SEK 13,017 M (7,800). In total, net exposure in EUR amounted to 34% (23) 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 11.53 (11.28), DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.55 (1.51) and NOK 1 was equivalent to SEK 0.99. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period: EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.28 (11.20), DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.51 (1.50) and NOK 1 was equivalent to SEK 0.99. 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.

OTHER RISKS

Geopolitical conflicts and the transition from a low interest-rate environment to higher interest rates had a negative effect on the financial markets, resulting in, for example, rising market interest rates and greater volatility. The property market has thus been negatively impacted by this. The company is monitoring developments to identify and, if possible, address any risks.

Sagax's other risks are described in the 2023 Annual Report, on pages 50-53.

Currency exposure
Amounts in EUR M 2024
31 March
2023
31 March
Investment properties 3,956 3,374
Other assets 155 307
Total assets 4,111 3,681
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,634 2,687
Other liabilities 349 303
Total liabilities 2,983 2,990
Net exposure 1,129 692

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

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

Sensitivity analysis for property values
–20% –10% 0% +10% +20%
Value change, SEK M –11,963 –5,981 5,981 11,963
Debt ratio, % 50 45 42 39 36
Sensitivity analysis for changes in the occupancy rate
–10% –5% 0% +5% +10%
Occupancy rate, % 87 91 96 N/A N/A
Interest coverage ratio,
multiple
5.2 5.5 5.8 N/A N/A

Sensitivity analysis for property values

Change Value change, SEK M
Capitalisation rate +/–0.25% point –1,703/+1,851
Discount rate +/–0.25% point –948/+975
Rental revenue +/–5% +2,556/–2,579
Property expenses +/– 5% –344/+347

Sensitivity analysis on 31 March 20241)

Effect on
profit from property Effect on
management, annual profit after tax, Effect on
Amounts in SEK M Change basis annual basis equity
Economic occupancy rate +/–1% point +50/–50 +42/–42 +42/–42
Rental revenue +/–1% +48/–48 +40/–40 +40/–40
Property expenses +/–1% –8/+8 –7/+7 –7/+7
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –10/+10 –8/+8 –8/+8
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –37/+37 –31/+31 –31/+31
Change in SEK/EUR exchange rate2) +/–10% +236/–236 +197/–197 +1,299/–1,299
Changed rent level for contract maturities in 2024 +/–10% +48/–48 +40/–40 +40/–40

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.

Other disclosures

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This condensed interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The term "IFRS" in this report means application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). The accounting policies and calculation methods are the same as those applied in the 2023 Annual Report and are to be read together with this Annual Report.

There are no amendments to accounting standards in 2024 that are deemed to have any material impact on the company's financial statements.

Rounding-off differences may occur.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with related parties are described in Note 27 of the 2023 Annual Report. No material changes regarding transactions with related parties have taken place in relation to the information presented in the 2023 Annual Report.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

Sagax has today indirectly acquired 27% of a property portfolio comprising 43 properties with 285,000 square metres of lettable area and 902,000 square metres of freehold land in France.

The properties are fully leased to Metro AG which uses the premises for wholesale operations in the HORECA segment. The average remaining lease term is 10.3 years. Metro AG has more than 90,000 employees and sales amounted to approximately SEK 350 billion in 2023.

The property portfolio is concentrated to the Paris, Lyon, Lille and Marseille regions and has an externally estimated market value of the equivalent of SEK 3,450 million. The annual rental income amounts to the equivalent of SEK 277 million and is indexed to ILC, a standard index for commercial leases in France. The tenant is responsible for all operating and maintenance costs with the exception for the long-term maintenance of the properties.

Sagax's investment is made through acquisition of 27% of the shares in the SPV owning the properties. The shares are unlisted and are acquired from Amundi Real Estate.

Additionally, Sagax has acquired 2 properties in Spain and 1 property in Finland. The properties have a total lettable area of 25,300 square meters, mainly consisting of premises for warehouse and industrial purposes. The rental income amounts to the equivalent of SEK 14 million per year. The occupancy rate is 100%. The average remaining lease term is 4.6 years.

Sagax total investment amounts to the equivalent of SEK 1,090 million and closing has taken place.

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 2024 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 2024 at 1:30 p.m. CEST.

Calendar

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

Interim report January – June 2024 15 July 2024 Interim report January – September 2024 25 October 2024 Year-end report 2024 20 February 2025

SCHEDULE OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO HOLDERS OF CLASS D SHARES

June 20241)
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■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 June 2024 ■ First day for trading excluding dividend rights 27 June 2024 ■ Record date for dividend payment 28 June 2024 September 20241) ■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 September 2024 ■ First day for trading excluding dividend rights 27 September 2024 ■ Record date for dividend payment 30 September 2024 December 20241) ■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 December 2024 ■ First day for trading excluding dividend rights 27 December 2024 ■ Record date for dividend payment 30 December 2024

March 20251)

■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 27 March 2025

  • First day for trading excluding dividend rights 28 March 2025
  • Record date for dividend payment 31 March 2025

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. 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 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 at the end of the period as a percentage 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 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 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, and listed instruments.
The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to
EMTN programme
Financial indebtedness less listed shares and cash and cash equivalents. The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Financial indebtedness less listed shares and cash and cash equivalents in
relation to 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.
Net debt/Total assets Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash
equivalents, and listed shares as a percentage of total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Occupancy rate by area Area let at the end of the period 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 excluding changes in value and tax. Also includes changes in value
from subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures.
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 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 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.
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 proper
ties 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.
Return on equity Profit for the period, recalculated to 12 months, as a percentage of aver
age equity (opening and closing balances divided by 2) for the period.
The KPI shows how efficiently a company is
generating income from the equity investments
of its shareholders.
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 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.
Run rate EBITDA Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less central
administration costs plus dividends received from joint ventures and associ
ated companies rolling 12 months.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the run rate Net debt/
EBITDA KPI shows financial risk.
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.
Total return on property
portfolio
Total of adjusted net operating income and unrealised changes in property
value during the period as a percentage of the property value at the end
of the period adjusted for unrealised changes in value for the period.
The KPI shows earnings generation and value
growth for the properties for a period.
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 prop
erty 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 avail
able, 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 prop
erties 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
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
Cash flow per Class A and B share
Profit/loss before tax 1,187 –232 159
Items not affecting cash flow –251 1,101 3,456
Tax paid –32 –32 –130
Dividends attributable to Class
D shares
–63 –63 –253
Cash flow 841 774 3,232
Cash flow per Class A and B
share
2.49 2.43 9.94
Debt ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 32,038 32,545 30,343
Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410
Debt ratio 42% 45% 41%
Earnings per Class A and B share1)
Profit after tax 1,080 –267 –13
Dividends attributable to Class
D shares
–63 –63 –253
Adjusted profit/loss after tax 1,017 –331 –266
Earnings per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
3.01 –1.04 –0.82
EBITDA rolling 12 months
Net operating income 3,702 3,129 3,551
Central administration –183 –180 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies
714 556 653
EBITDA 4,233 3,505 4,023
Economic occupancy rate
Contractual annual rent 4,837 4,065 4,557
Rental value 5,026 4,237 4,738
Economic occupancy rate 96% 96% 96%
Equity/assets ratio
Equity 38,045 33,300 36,578
Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410
Equity/assets ratio 50% 46% 50%
Equity per Class A and B share
Equity 38,045 33,300 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D
shares
–4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Equity attributable to Class A and
B shares
33,626 28,881 32,159
No. of shares 338,334,655 318,020,017 338,334,655
No. of shares after dilution
Equity per Class A and B share,
SEK
99.39 90.81 338,476,024 318,512,657 338,477,071
95.05
Equity per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
99.35 90.67 95.01
Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
Interest coverage ratio
Profit from property management 994 943 3,881
Reversal of profit from property
management joint ventures and
associated companies
–238 –185 –937
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies 175 114 653
Financial expenses incl leases 193 173 765
Adjusted profit from property
management before
financial expenses 1,122 1,045 4,362
Interest coverage ratio 5.8x 6.0x 5,7x
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme
Profit from property management 994 943 3,881
Net financial items 161 48 550
Profit from property management
before net financial items 1,155 991 4,431
Interest coverage ratio 7.2x 20.6x 8,1x
Net asset value
Equity 38,045 33,300 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D
shares –4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Reversal of derivatives –3 –12 21
Reversal of deferred tax, net 4,030 4,004 3,882
Reversals due to joint ventures
and associated companies
1,424 978 1,474
Net asset value 39,077 33,851 37,537
NAV per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
115 106 111

Net debt

See page 15.

Net debt according to EMTN programme

Interest-bearing liabilities 32,038 32,545 30,343
Listed shares in fixed assets2) –8,404 –2,981 –8,030
Listed shares in current assets –3,287
Cash and cash equivalents –15 –56 –28
Net debt according to EMTN
programme 23,619 26,221 22,285

Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets Net debt according to EMTN programme 23,619 26,221 22,285 Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410 Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets 31% 36% 30% Net debt/EBITDA Net debt 22,105 25,120 20,804 EBITDA rolling 12 months 4,233 3,505 4,023 Net debt/EBITDA 5.2x 7.2x 5,2x

1) IFRS performance measure.

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

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

Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
Net debt/run rate EBITDA
Net debt 22,105 25,120 20,804
EBITDA, run rate 4,547 3,694 4,256
Net debt/run rate EBITDA 4.9x 6.8x 4,9x
Net debt/Total assets
Net debt 22,105 25,120 20,804
Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410
Net debt/Total assets 29% 35% 28%
Occupancy rate by area
Contracted area, '000s sqm 4,234 3,731 4,182
Total lettable area, '000s sqm 4,386 3,894 4,331
Occupancy rate by area 97% 96% 97%
Profit from property management
Profit after tax 1,080 –267 –13
Tax 171 27 158
Changes in value –258 1,184 3,737
Profit from property management 994 943 3,881
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution
Profit from property management 994 943 3,881
Dividends attributable to
Class D shares
–63 –63 –253
Adjusted profit from property
management
930 880 3,628
Average no. of Class A and B
shares after dilution
338,473,218 318,483,165 325,122,902
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK
2.75 2.76 11.16
Profit from property management per Class A and B shares, rolling 12 months
Profit from property management 3,932 3,497 3,881
Dividends attributable to Class
D shares –253 –253 –253
Adjusted profit from property
management
3,679 3,244 2,628
Average no. of Class A and B
shares after dilution 330,106,152 318,406,463 325,122,902
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK
11.15 10.19 11.16
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share,
preceding period 10.19 8.49 9.70
Annual growth rate, % 9% 20% 15%
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
Rental revenue 1,185 1,007 N/A
Acquired and sold properties –124 –2 N/A
Currency adjustment1) 6 N/A
Rental revenue, comparable port
folios excluding currency effects 1,061 1,011 N/A
Return on equity
Profit/loss after tax 1,080 –267 –13
Addition for translation to annual
value 3,241 –802
Adjusted profit/loss after tax 4,321 –1,070 –13
Average equity 37,312 33,381 35,020
Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Mar
2023
Jan-Dec
Return on total capital
Profit from property management
Addition for translation to annual
994 943 3,881
value 2,981 2,829
Financial expenses 193 173 765
Addition for translation to annual
value
578 518
Profit before financial expenses 4,744 4,463 4,646
Average total assets 75,027 72,043 72,751
Return on total capital 6.3% 6.2% 6.4%
Run rate EBITDA
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 4,016 3,318 3,785
Central administration –183 –180 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies
714 556 653
Run rate EBITDA 4,547 3,694 4,256
Run rate yield
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 4,016 3,318 3,785
Add-back of site leasehold fees –32 –28 –25
Adjusted net operating income 3,984 3,290 3,760
Carrying amounts of properties 59,814 53,011 57,061
Run rate yield 6.7% 6.2% 6.6%
Secured liabilities/Total assets
Secured liabilities 5,507 3,849 2,309
Total assets 76,645 71,993 73,410
Secured liabilities/Total assets 7.2% 5.3% 3.0%
Surplus ratio
Net operating income 960 809 3,551
Rental revenue 1,185 1,007 4,293
Surplus ratio 81% 80% 83%
Yield
Net operating income 960 809 3,551
Add-back of site leasehold fees –8 –7 –27
Addition for translation to annual
value
2,855 2,407
Holding adjustment,
acquisitions/divestments
19 –56 232
Currency translation to
closing rate
Adjusted net operating income
65
3,891
18
3,170
–100
3,656
Carrying amounts of properties 59,814 53,011 57,061
Yield 6.5% 6.0% 6.4%

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 2024 amounted to 4,386,000 square metres, distributed between 911 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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