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Fast. Balder

Interim / Quarterly Report Oct 27, 2023

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FASTIGHETS AB BALDER INTERIM REPORT

JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2023

FASTIGHETS AB BALDER is a listed property company which shall meet the needs of different customer groups for residential properties and premises based on local support. Balder's property portfolio had a value of SEK 218.6 billion (213.2) as of 30 September 2023. The Balder share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

  • Profit from property management attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK 4,683m (4,601), corresponding to a decrease per share of 1% to SEK 4.06 (4.11).
  • Long term net asset value amounted to SEK 89.74 per share (92.84).
  • Rental income amounted to SEK 8,855m (7,716).
  • Profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –1,978m (9,329), corresponding to SEK –1.71 per share (8.34).

CONTENTS

The period in brief 3
Comments by the CEO 4
Forecast and current earning capacity 5
Income, costs and results 6–7
Property portfolio 8
Changes in property portfolio 9
Property development 10
Project tables 11–12
Customers 13
Financing 14–15
Sustainability 16–17
Associated companies 18
Other disclosures 19
Auditor's report 20
Comprehensive income 21
Financial position 22
Cash flow 23
Segment information 24
Key ratios 25
Parent Company 26
The share and owners 27
Reconciliation of key ratios 28–31
Definitions 32
Contact information, calendar 33

THE PERIOD IN BRIEF

Comparisons stated in parenthesis refer to the corresponding period of the previous year.

JULY–SEPTEMBER 2023

  • Rental income amounted to SEK 3,017m (2,659), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK 107m (54).
  • Net operating income amounted to SEK 2,341m (2,015), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK 77m (42).
  • The surplus ratio amounted to 78% (76).
  • The profit from property management attributable to the parent company's shareholders decreased by 8% to SEK 1,584m (1,718), representing SEK 1.37 per share (1.54).
  • Unrealised changes in value of investment properties amounted to SEK –1,749m (626). The average yield requirement amounted to 4.8% (4.4), which is unchanged compared to the second quarter.
  • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives and option component convertible amounted to SEK 107m (135).
  • Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK –1,067m (777).
  • Net profit after tax for the period attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –1,060m (613), corresponding to SEK –0.92 per share (0.55).
  • Long term net asset value amounted to SEK 89.74 per share (92.84).
  • Two development properties (1) were divested and recognised as income during the quarter. The profit from sales amounted to SEK 115m (46) including the portfolio's ongoing selling expenses.

JANUARY–SEPTEMBER 2023

  • Rental income amounted to SEK 8,855m (7,716), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK 338m (158).
  • Net operating income amounted to SEK 6,640m (5,732), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK 241m (121).
  • The surplus ratio amounted to 75% (74).
  • The profit from property management attributable to the parent company's shareholders increased by 2% to SEK 4,683m (4,601), representing a decrease per share of 1% to SEK 4.06 (4.11).
  • Unrealised changes in value of investment properties amounted to SEK –5,995m (6,213). The average yield requirement amounted to 4.8% (4.4), which is 0.2 percentage points higher compared to the year-end.
  • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives and option component convertible amounted to SEK 212m (1,334).
  • Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK –2,486m (10,277).
  • Net profit after tax attributable to parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –1,978m (9,329), corresponding to SEK –1.71 per share (8.34).
  • Four development properties (3) were divested and recognised as income during the period. The profit from sales amounted to SEK 337m (69) including the portfolio's ongoing selling expenses.
  • During the period, an investment was made in 5-year convertible bonds of just over SEK 5 billion, at an interest rate of 3.5%.

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2023

For 2023, the profit from property management1), i.e. the profit before changes in value and tax, with the current property portfolio, acquisitions and divestments announced, and at current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 6,200m. This forecast was announced in connection with the issuing of the year-end report for January–December 2022.

2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
2021
Jan–Dec
2020
Jan–Dec
2019
Jan–Dec
2018
Jan–Dec
2017
Jan–Dec
Rental income, SEKm 8,855 7,716 10,521 8,956 8,134 7,609 6,714 5,915
Profit from property management, SEKm1) 4,683 4,601 6,139 5,543 4,244 4,023 3,304 2,804
Changes in value of investment properties, SEKm –5,990 6,272 5,530 13,111 3,453 9,577 8,007 5,336
Changes in value of derivatives, SEKm 212 1,334 1,617 511 –141 –180 –34 144
Profit after tax, SEKm 1) –1,978 9,329 10,175 18,508 6,641 8,958 9,308 7,118
Investment properties, SEKm 215,060 209,717 213,932 189,138 149,179 141,392 116,542 98,360
Development properties, SEKm 3,567 3,436 3,421 2,697 2,803 2,344 1,598
Data per share
Average number of shares, thousands 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,119,192 1,119,000 1,083,090 1,080,000 1,080,000 1,080,000
Profit after tax per share, SEK –1.71 8.34 9.09 16.54 6.13 8.30 8.62 6.45
Profit from property management per share, SEK 4.06 4.11 5.48 4.95 3.92 3.73 3.06 2.46
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,119,000 1,080,000 1,080,000 1,080,000
Equity per share, SEK 76.22 78.34 78.16 69.35 52.02 45.38 37.17 28.98
Long-term net asset value per share (NAV), SEK 89.74 92.84 92.10 83.96 64.56 56.95 46.27 36.35
Share price on closing date per share, SEK 49.30 44.76 48.52 108.63 71.48 72.20 42.00 36.57

1) Attributable to the parent company's shareholders.

COMMENTS BY THE CEO

Dear shareholders,

Profit from property management

Profit from property management attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK 4,683m (4,601), per share it decreased somewhat and amounted to SEK 4.06 (4.11). Profit from property management per share for the third quarter decreased to SEK 1.37 (1.54). Current earning capacity has been stable during the year, which means that we have succeeded in compensating for higher interest rates with increased net operating income and stable profit from property management from associated companies.

Financing

We entered the uncertain period that has characterised the markets since Russia invaded Ukraine with long maturities and fixed-interest terms. The effect of higher market interest rates is mitigated as 70% of our loans are hedged, and even though the higher rates are gradually affecting interest expenses, this gives us time to adapt. We have continued to take up bank financing and reduce the proportion of bond financing. Balder's presence in the Swedish and international capital markets continues to be strategically important. In view of the current market conditions, however, the focus will be on bank financing for some time to come. The available liquidity can fluctuate somewhat between quarters, depending on the timing of bank negotiations, currency movements and maturities. Balder will maintain a level of liquidity in line with recent quarters, for as long as we consider the financing markets to be strained.

Projects and investments

During the quarter, we continued to complete projects for own management and projects for divestment with good results. The volume of investment fell during this quarter and will continue to fall gradually during 2024.

Sustainability

There is a lot happening in the area of sustainability, including new legal requirements. We conducted a double materiality analysis during the quarter based on the principles of ESRS/CSRD, and we are working with preparations in order to implement changes in the business in good time.

Balder's ESG risk rating from Sustainalytics has been upgraded from 13.8 to 12.3, which puts us comfortably within the low-risk segment, and we are satisfied with the positive momentum we have in connection with our work on these issues. The shift is primarily due to progress in the areas of governance and reporting. Balder's positive development in the climate area with regard to climate goals, climate calculations and climate risk analyses is also highlighted.

The residential market

Even though residential prices seem to have stabilised, we appear to be heading towards the lowest level of new housing production that we have seen for a long time. On the one hand, the reduced level of supply should give a boost to prices in the secondary market, and keep down the vacancy rates of rental apartments, but this is an unfortunate development in view of the current housing shortage. But I find it hard to foresee any movement in new production projects in the current environment, and it is likely that we are facing two to three years with a gradual decline in the supply of newly produced residential properties.

Unstable environment

We continue to see global uncertainty and an unstable environment. As a company, we constantly adapt to the current conditions, with a focus on streamlining day-to-day operations, taking care of our customers, properties and financing. Despite an unstable environment, Balder is experiencing a period that is not particularly eventful in operational terms. We continue to see a positive trend in the net operating profit, and we are gradually adjusting operations to increase our efficiency.

Finally, I would like to thank all employees for their daily engagement, hard work and flexibility, which all contribute to Balder's continued success!

Erik Selin Chief Executive Officer

FORECAST AND CURRENT EARNING CAPACITY

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2023

For 2023, the profit from property management1), i.e. the profit before changes in value and tax, with the current property portfolio, acquisitions and divestments announced, and at current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 6,200m. This forecast was announced in connection with the issuing of the year-end report for January–December 2022.

CURRENT EARNING CAPACITY

Balder presents its earning capacity on a twelve-month basis in the table below. It is important to note that the current earning capacity should not be placed on a par with a forecast for the coming twelve months. The earning capacity does not contain, for example, an estimate of rental, vacancy, currency or interest rate changes.

Balder's income statement is also impacted by the development in the value of the property portfolio as well as future property acquisitions and/or property divestments. Additional items affecting the net profit are changes in value of derivatives. None of the above has been considered in the current earning capacity.

The earning capacity is based on the property portfolio's contracted rental income, estimated property costs during a normal year as well as administrative expenses.

The costs of the interest-bearing liabilities are based on the Group's average interest rate level including the effect of derivative instruments. Tax is calculated using the effective tax rate during each period.

CURRENT EARNING CAPACITY ON A TWELVE-MONTH BASIS

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2023
30 Jun
2023
31 Mar
2022
31 Dec
2022
30 Sept
2022
30 Jun
2022
31 Mar
2021
31 Dec
2021
30 Sept
2021
30 Jun
2021
31 Mar
Rental income 12,100 12,000 11,650 11,600 10,750 10,350 10,135 9,710 9,150 9,100 8,505
Property costs –2,950 –2,925 –2,800 –2,735 –2,565 –2,470 –2,445 –2,370 –2,230 –2,220 –2,210
Net operating income 9,150 9,075 8,850 8,865 8,185 7,880 7,690 7,340 6,920 6,880 6,295
Surplus ratio, % 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 76% 74%
Management and
administrative costs
–1,100 –1,100 –1,050 –1,035 –1,000 –990 –980 –830 –780 –770 –720
Profit from property management
from associated companies
1,950 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,800 1,780 1,760 1,650 1,500 1,370 1,340
Operating profit 10,000 9,825 9,650 9,680 8,985 8,670 8,470 8,160 7,640 7,480 6,915
Net financial items, including
ground rent
–3,900 –3,600 –3,300 –2,900 –2,550 –2,220 –2,020 –1,750 –1,600 –1,600 –1,580
Of which non-controlling interests –400 –410 –410 –560 –550 –580 –630 –630 –610 –605 –625
Profit from
property management1)
5,700 5,815 5,940 6,220 5,885 5,870 5,820 5,780 5,430 5,275 4,710
Tax 2) –1,190 –1,200 –1,230 –1,305 –1,240 –1,250 –1,240 –1,230 –1,130 –1,085 –975
Profit after tax 4,510 4,615 4,710 4,915 4,645 4,620 4,580 4,550 4,300 4,190 3,735
Profit from property
management per share, SEK
4.94 5.04 5.15 5.39 5.26 5.25 5.20 5.17 4.85 4.71 4.21

1) Attributable to the parent company's shareholders. 2) Refers primarily to deferred tax, which has no effect on cash flow.

In the current earning capacity as of 30 September 2023, the following exchange rates were used to translate foreign subsidiaries' income statement items.

EUR: 11.49 DKK: 1.54 NOK: 1.02 GBP: 13.27

INCOME, COSTS AND RESULTS

Profit from property management

Profit from property management for the period amounted to SEK 5,009m (5,030), of which the effect of exchange rate fluctuations amounted to SEK 88m (76). Profit from property management attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK 4,683m (4,601), corresponding to a decrease per share of 1% to SEK 4.06 (4.11). Profit from property management includes SEK 1,425m (1,453) in respect of associated companies.

Profit after tax

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK –2,486m (10,277). Net profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –1,978m (9,329), corresponding to SEK –1.71 per share (8.34). Profit before tax was impacted by unrealised changes in the value of investment properties of SEK –5,995m (6,213), realised changes in the value of investment properties of SEK 6m (58), net profit from the sale of development properties of SEK 337m (69), changes in value in interest rate derivatives and option component convertible of SEK 212m (1,334) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK –989m (873).

Rental income

Rental income increased by 15% to SEK 8,855m (7,716), of which the effect of changes in exchange rate fluctuations was SEK 338m (158). This increase is due to acquisitions and completed projects for own management, as well as an increase in the index for commercial premises and increased residential rents.

The lease portfolio had a rental value on 30 September of SEK 12,659m (11,186). The average rental level for the whole property portfolio amounted to SEK 2,116/sq.m. (1,930) excluding project properties.

Rental income in a comparable portfolio increased by 5.2% (2.5) after adjustment for changes in exchange rates.

Rental income shows a considerable diversification of risk with regard

to tenants, sectors and locations. The economic occupancy rate as of 30 September was 96% (96). The total rental value of unlet areas at the end of the period amounted to SEK 559m (436).

Property costs

Property costs for the period amounted to SEK –2,215m (–1,984), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK –97m (–38).

Net operating income increased by 16% to SEK 6,640m (5,732), representing a surplus ratio of 75% (74).

Operating costs usually vary with the seasons. During a normal year, the first and fourth quarters have higher costs than the other quarters, while the third quarter usually has the lowest cost level.

Management and administrative costs

Management and administrative costs for the period amounted to SEK –790m (–760), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK –40m (–18).

Participations in profits of associated companies/joint ventures

Balder owns property managing and project developing associated companies, see note 14 in the Annual Report for 2022.

Profit from participations in associated companies/joint ventures during the period amounted to SEK –989m (873) and Balder's participation in the associated companies' profit from property management amounted to SEK 1,425m (1,453).

Profit before tax was impacted by SEK –2,477m (–54) as a result of unrealised changes in value in respect of the properties and interest rate derivatives. The tax expense for the period amounted to SEK 63m (–525).

Net financial items and changes in the value of derivatives

Net financial items amounted to SEK –2,264m (–1,382), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK –112m (–27).

Changes in value of interest rate derivatives and option component convertible amounted to SEK 212m (1,334). Unrealised changes in value do not affect cash flow. The average interest rate for net financial items as of 30 September was 2.8% (1.9).

As of 30 September, available liquidity including confirmed loan commitments was SEK 18,535 billion (26,029).

The net debt/EBITDA at the end of the quarter was 12.7 times (13.5). This key ratio is moving in the right direction, with the improvement coming from a combination of reduced net debt and increased income from our existing property portfolio and the completion of projects.

Changes in value of investment properties

Balder conducted an individual internal valuation of the entire property portfolio as of 30 September, see also page 9. Unrealised changes in value for the period amounted to SEK –5,995m (6,213). Realised changes in value amounted to SEK 6m (58). The average yield requirement as of 30 September amounted to 4.8% (4.4), which is 0.2 percentage points higher compared to the year-end. The change in value during the period is mainly attributable to the increased estimated yield requirement.

Profit from sales of development properties

The profit from the sales of development properties is recognised when the buyer takes possession of the property. In addition to the cost, selling and marketing expenses are also included, which are recognised as expenses on an ongoing basis. These amounted to SEK –21m (–15) during the period.

Four projects were recognised as income during the period. The net profit from sales for the period amounted to SEK 337m (69) after the deduction of selling and marketing expenses, and includes the sale of development projects in Sweden and Denmark: Bovieran Helsinge ApS, Brf Glasbruket i Majorna, Brf Bovieran Svedala and Brf Glasbruksgränd vid Västra Gatan.

Tax

The Group's total tax amounted to SEK 360m (–1,849), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates amounted to SEK 22m (–46). The current tax expense for the period amounted to SEK –165m (–486). The current tax expense attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –125m (–324).

The deferred tax expense for the period amounted to SEK 525m (–1,363). Tax has been calculated using the current tax rate in each country. The Group's deferred tax liability has been calculated as the value of the net of fiscal deficits and the temporary difference between the carrying amounts and values for tax purposes primarily of properties and interest rate derivatives. The deferred tax liability amounted to SEK 17,407m (17,589).

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 3,216m (3,325). Investing activities burdened cash flow by a net figure of SEK –5,412m (–10,014). Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK –806m net (8,207).

Total cash flow for the period was SEK –1,572m (1,393). The exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 48m (34).

In addition to unutilised credit facilities of SEK 12,479m (20,242), the Group's cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and unutilised overdraft facilities amounted to SEK 6,056m (5,787) as of 30 September. Available liquidity including confirmed credit commitments thus amounted to SEK 18,535m (26,029).

Third quarter 2023

Profit from property management for the third quarter 2023 amounted to SEK 1,707m (1,863). Profit from property management attributable to parent company's shareholders for the third quarter 2023 decreased by 8% and amounted to SEK 1,584m (1,718), corresponding to SEK 1.37 per share (1.54). Profit from property management included SEK 496m (550) in respect of associated companies. Rental income amounted to SEK 3,017m (2,659) and property costs amounted to SEK –676m (–645), which meant that net operating income increased by 16% to SEK 2,341m (2,015), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK 77m (42). The surplus ratio amounted to 78% (76).

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK –1,067m (777). Profit after tax attributable to the parent company's shareholders amounted to SEK –1,060m (613), corresponding to SEK –0.92 per share (0.55). Profit was impacted by unrealised changes in the value of investment properties of SEK –1,749m (626), realised changes in the value of investment properties of SEK –21m (23), net profit from the sale of development properties of SEK 115m (46), changes in value in interest rate derivatives and option component convertible of SEK 107m (135) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK –773m (–1,107). The Group's total tax amounted to SEK 43m (–259). The current tax expense for the period amounted to SEK –57m (–102). The deferred tax income for the period amounted to SEK 100m (–157). The deferred tax was affected by positive exchange rate differences that arose from the translation of the parent company's euro bonds during the quarter. In the Group, these are used for hedging foreign net investments and are transferred to "Other comprehensive income".

Employees and organisation

As of 30 September, the Group had 1,145 co-responsibles (1,145), of whom 479 were women (479). Balder is organised into seven regions. The head office with Group-wide functions is located in Gothenburg.

Parent Company

The parent company's operations consist primarily of performing Groupwide services, but an important part also relates to sales of services, principally to associated companies. Net sales in the parent company amounted to SEK 382m (454) during the period.

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 1,829m (8,554). Other net financial items amounted to SEK 1,599m (–2,376), of which exchange rate differences amounted to SEK –4m (–2,498), changes in value in respect of interest rate derivatives and option component convertible amounted to SEK 265m (1,154).

Reported exchange rate differences relate primarily to the translation of the Group's euro bonds, which from a Group perspective are used for hedging foreign net investments.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

On 30 September, Balder owned 1,882 investment properties (1,806) with a lettable area of 5,971,000 sq.m. (5,779,000) at a value of SEK 215,060m (209,717). Balder's total rental value excluding projects amounted to SEK 12,637m (11,153).

In addition to investment properties, Balder owns development properties with an acquisition cost of SEK 3,567m (3,436). The value of the total property portfolio amounted to SEK 218,626m (213,153).

Balder's commercial properties are located primarily in the central areas of major cities, and the residential properties are located in metropolitan regions and in places that are growing and developing positively in each country. Balder's ambition is to continue growing in selected markets.

BALDER'S PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS OF 30/09/20231)

Number of
investment
properties
Lettable
area,
sq.m.
Rental
value,
SEKm
Rental
value,
SEK/sq.m.
Rental
income,
SEKm
Economic
occupancy
rate, %
Carrying
amount,
SEKm
Carrying
amount, %
Distributed by region
Helsinki 762 1,314,538 3,516 2,675 3,350 95 55,130 25
Stockholm 92 821,992 1,886 2,294 1,750 93 33,442 15
Gothenburg 200 1,194,573 2,175 1,821 2,086 96 38,754 18
Copenhagen 27 387,147 1,170 3,023 1,154 99 25,435 12
South 90 475,488 858 1,804 819 95 13,497 6
East 455 914,984 1,710 1,868 1,663 97 23,773 11
North 256 862,437 1,322 1,533 1,255 95 19,183 9
Total excluding projects 1,882 5,971,159 12,637 2,116 12,078 96 209,214 96
Projects for own management 22 22 5,846 3
Total investment properties 1,882 5,971,159 12,659 2,116 12,100 96 215,060 98
Development properties 3,567 2
Total property portfolio 1,882 5,971,159 12,659 2,116 12,100 96 218,626 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 1,383 3,001,053 6,774 2,257 6,512 96 115,425 53
Office 105 694,099 1,876 2,703 1,721 92 34,150 16
Retail 144 1,007,522 1,663 1,651 1,599 96 21,469 10
Industrial/Logistics 167 648,818 956 1,474 899 94 13,081 6
Total property portfolio 1,882 5,971,159 12,659 2,116 12,100 96 218,626 100
Development properties 3,567 2
Total investment properties 1,882 5,971,159 12,659 2,116 12,100 96 215,060 98
Projects for own management 22 22 5,846 3
Total excluding projects 1,882 5,971,159 12,637 2,116 12,078 96 209,214 96
Other 83 619,667 1,367 2,206 1,347 98 25,089 11

1) The above table refers to properties that Balder owned at the end of the period. Properties sold have been excluded and properties acquired have been adjusted to full-year values. Other properties include hotel, educational, care and mixed-use properties.

TOTAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO, %

CARRYING AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED BY PROPERTY CATEGORY,

CARRYING AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED BY REGION, TOTAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO, %

CHANGES IN PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Investment properties

Balder's investment properties are reported on the basis of internal valuations. The properties in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany and the UK are valued using the yield method.

In Finland, the acquisition cost method is used in addition to the yield method.

Properties under construction and project properties for own management are valued at market value reduced by estimated building expenditure and project risk.

Balder has increased the yield requirement in the valuations of the investment properties in the period by 0.2 percentage points compared with the year-end. The increased estimated yield requirement is explained by the uncertain market situation and rising market interest rates. As of 30 September, Balder's average yield requirement was 4.8% (4.4) excluding project properties for own management. The average yield requirement for residential properties amounted to 4.3% and for commercial properties 5.3%. In order to quality-assure its internal valuations, Balder allows parts of the portfolio to be valued externally on an ongoing basis and obtains second opinions1) on the internal valuations. Historically, deviations between external and internal valuations have been insignificant.

Unrealised changes in value of investment properties

The overall carrying amount of Balder's investment properties amounted to SEK 215,060m (209,717) on 30 September. The unrealised change in value during the period amounted to SEK –5,995m (6,213).

The change in value during the period is mainly attributable to the increased estimated yield requirement.

Investments, acquisitions and divestments

During the period, a total of SEK 4,923m (11,029) was invested in respect of investment properties, of which SEK 418m (4,824) related to acquisitions and SEK 4,505m (6,205) related to investments in existing properties and projects for own management. Investment properties as well as condominiums and land were divested during the period with a sales value of SEK 650m (2,772). Realised changes in value from the divestments amounted to SEK 6m (58).

CHANGE IN CARRYING AMOUNT OF PROPERTIES 2023 2022
SEKm Number2) SEKm Number2)
Investment properties, 1 January 213,932 1,841 189,138 1,678
Investments in existing properties and projects 4,505 6,205
Acquisitions 418 2 4,824 23
Divestments –644 –12 –2,714 –65
Changes in value of investment properties, unrealised –5,995 6,213
Currency changes 2,843 6,049
Reclassification 51 170
Investment properties, 30 September 215,060 1,882 209,717 1,806
Development properties, 1 January 3,421 2,697
Investments in projects 1,376 1,223
Divestments –1,230 –484
Development properties, 30 September 3,567 3,436
Total property portfolio, 30 September 218,626 213,153

1) Statement from an external valuation firm in respect of the suitability of the valuation methods, the information sources used and the quality and credibility of the valuation. 2) Number of investment properties.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Within the framework of property development, both new production and conversion projects of residentials and commercial spaces are carried out. Investments are made primarily in areas where the company already operates, with a focus on the metropolitan regions of Stockholm, Gothenburg, Helsinki and Copenhagen. The building rights portfolio mainly includes building rights for the construction of both rental apartments and tenant-owner apartments, but also commercial properties.

Projects for own management

Projects for own management that are under construction have an estimated total investment of SEK 4.0 billion (11.8), of which SEK 2.8 billion (8.3) is invested and SEK 1.2 billion (3.5) remains to be invested. Most of the projects in progress relate to residential projects with condominiums that are rented out. The projects comprise about 1,600 apartments (4,720) and relate primarily to projects in Finland and Denmark.

Development properties for sale

A development property is a property that is owned for upgrading with a view to being divested. These properties are recognised at cost on an ongoing basis, and a net profit is recognised when each property is completed, sold and handed over to the buyer.

Development projects that are under construction have an estimated total investment of SEK 4.0 billion (3.9), of which SEK 2.4 billion (2.0) is invested and SEK 1.6 billion (1.9) is still to be invested. All of the projects relate to residential projects that will be sold to end customers.

The sales results from two development projects (1), Brf Glasbruksgränd vid Västra Gatan and Brf Bovieran Svedala, are reported in the third quarter. The cost of these projects amounted to SEK –582m (–239) and the profit from sales amounted to SEK 122m (51), excluding marketing and sales costs for the quarter of SEK –7m (–5) relating to all development properties.

The cost of all projects divested during the period amounted to SEK –1,251m (–499) and the profit from sales amounted to SEK 358m (84), excluding sales and marketing expenses for the period of SEK –21m (–15) in respect of all development properties.

PROJECT PROPERTIES FOR OWN MANAGEMENT – UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Country Region Project Property
category
Lettable area,
sq.m.
Number
apartments
Total estimated
investment, SEKm
Estimated
completion
Denmark Copenhagen Strandby Huse Residential 3,024 48 166 Q4 2023
Finland Helsinki Kotkatie 6 Residential 3,793 100 212 Q4 2023
Finland Helsinki Sorakatu 9 Residential 2,790 77 141 Q4 2023
Finland Helsinki Kirkkonummen Tinankulma Residential 1,147 25 58 Q4 2023
Finland Helsinki Porvoon Horisontti Residential 1,484 54 79 Q4 2023
Finland East Oulun Tervapääsky Residential 2,470 68 112 Q4 2023
Finland East Kangasalan Kuningatar Residential 2,861 95 123 Q4 2023
Finland Helsinki Kirkkonummen Tinapuisto Residential 1,147 25 50 Q1 2024
Finland Helsinki Patljoonantie 3-5 Residential 4,649 92 221 Q1 2024
Finland East Nokian Ylpeys Residential 2,244 88 101 Q1 2024
Sweden Stockholm Hedin Akalla Commercial 10,859 230 Q1 2024
Sweden Stockholm Mörtlösa MG Ford Commercial 7,276 216 Q3 2024
Denmark Copenhagen Strandby Høje Residential 19,817 289 1,029 Q3 2024
Finland Helsinki Peijinkuja 6 Residential 6,099 136 379 Q3 2024
Finland Helsinki Piejinkuja 10 Residential 4,500 121 275 Q4 2024
Finland East Kangasalan Kuningas Residential 4,589 140 197 Q4 2024
Finland East Turun Huoleton Residential 4,100 132 210 Q1 2025
Finland East Turun Rento Residential 2,965 94 155 Q3 2025
Total 85,814 1,584 3,955

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES FOR SALE – UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Country Region Project Property
category
Lettable area,
sq.m.
Number
apartments
Total estimated
investment, SEKm
Estimated
completion
Sweden Gothenburg Hovås Höjd Residential 10,771 148 569 Q4 2023
Sweden Stockholm Caprea Residential 3,742 28 550 Q4 2023
Sweden Gothenburg Frölunda Residential 19,996 392 900 Q2 2024
Sweden Stockholm Fabrique 46 Residential 7,393 138 702 Q2 2024
Sweden Gothenburg Bohusgatan Rubinen Residential 6,153 93 429 Q1 2026
Sweden Gothenburg Bohusgatan Safiren Residential 5,570 99 401 Q3 2026
Sweden Gothenburg Bohusgatan Spinellen Residential 7,133 134 486 Q2 2027
Total 60,758 1,032 4,037
Total under construction 146,572 2,616 7,991

FUTURE PROJECTS ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION START 2025 AND ONWARDS

Country Region Gross area, sq.m. Number of apartments
Sweden Gothenburg 882,406 7,116
Sweden Stockholm 537,106 4,707
Finland Helsinki 282,737 5,238
Finland East 31,110 660
Norway Oslo 7,000 100
Denmark Copenhagen 40,024 225
Total 1,780,383 18,046

The majority of future projects in the above table have a development plan that has gained legal force or is in progress.

CUSTOMERS

In order to limit the risk of lower rental income and consequently a weakened occupancy rate, Balder strives to develop long-term relationships with the company's existing customers.

Balder has a good diversification as regards the distribution between residential and commercial properties as well as the geographical distribution. The diversification strengthens the possibilities of maintaining a steady and satisfactory occupancy rate.

Balder's commercial leases have an average lease term of 6.6 years (6.2). Balder's ten biggest leases account for 3.8% (3.6) of total rental income, and their average lease term is 13.1 years (9.6).

LEASE MATURITY STRUCTURE, 30/09/2023

Maturity date Number of leases Share, % Contracted rent, SEKm Share, %
2023 358 8 209 2
2024 1,707 36 531 4
2025 948 20 813 7
2026 659 14 616 5
2027– 1,050 22 3,455 29
Total 4,722 100 5,625 46
Residential 1) 47,509 6,333 52
Car park 1) 11,768 53 0
Garage 1) 6,289 88 1
Total 70,288 12,100 100

1) Normally has a period of notice of three months.

RENTAL INCOME AND PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Profit from property management attributable to parent company's shareholders

MATURITY STRUCTURE OF COMMERCIAL LEASE CONTRACTS

Rental income

FINANCING

Balder has assets in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany and the UK, which means that the Group is exposed to currency risks. Balder therefore has a diversified financing structure with bonds and bank financing in several different currencies. Balder values long-term relationships with its credit providers, which primarily comprise the major Nordic banks and capital market investors.

Balder's financing sources consist of bonds issued in euros in the European bond market under Balder's EMTN programme, followed by bank loans in various currencies, a domestic MTN programme, as well as a commercial paper programme in SEK and EUR. In addition to these financing sources, Balder also has issued hybrid capital, which has an original maturity of 60 years and is considered as 50% equity by the credit rating agencies.

Balder may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers, exchange offers or other agreements. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts subject to such repurchases may be material. During 2023 10% of outstanding hybrid capital was repurchased, corresponding to SEK 510m.

During the third quarter, interest-bearing liabilities decreased by SEK 4.3 billion, of which approximately SEK 2.5 billion is a consequence of a stronger Swedish krona. Balder has continued to take up bank financing in order to further strengthen the liquidity and to repurchase bonds. Balder's presence in the Swedish and international capital markets continues to be strategically important in the longer term. In view of the current market conditions, however, the focus will be on bank financing for some time.

As of the end of the quarter, available liquidity including confirmed loan commitments was SEK 19 billion (26). The available liquidity can fluctuate somewhat between quarters, depending on the timing of bank negotiations, currency movements and maturities. Balder will, however, maintain a level of liquidity in line with recent quarters, for as long as the company considers the financing markets to be strained.

Balder's interest rate refixing period as of 30 September was 3.2 years, and the fixed credit term was 5.5 years. As of 30 September, approximately 70% of loans were hedged with interest rate swaps and fixed-rate loans.

Balder has obligations to its financiers in the form of financial key ratios, so-called covenants. All covenants were fulfilled as of the end of the quarter.

2023 2022 2022
FINANCIAL KEY RATIOS 30 Sept 30 Sept 31 Dec
Interest-bearing liabilities excl. Hybrid capital, SEKm 132,731 124,503 130,310
Hybrid capital, SEKm 4,593 8,352 4,942
Available liquidity including confirmed loan commitments, SEKm 18,535 26,029 25,771
Average fixed credit term, years 5.5 5.7 5.7
Average interest rate refixing period, years 3.2 3.3 3.5
Net debt/EBITDA, times 12.7 13.5 13.4
Financial covenants
Net debt to total assets < 65, % 49.1 47.7 47.9
Interest coverage ratio > 1.8, times 3.4 5.2 4.7
Secured debt/Total assets < 45, % 20.9 16.4 17.9
Credit rating S&P BBB Negative
outlook
BBB Stable
outlook
BBB Negative
outlook

FINANCIAL TARGETS Target Outcome

Equity/assets ratio, % min. 40.0 39.0
Net debt to total assets, % max. 50.0 49.1
Interest coverage ratio, times min. 2.0 3.4
Net debt/EBITDA, times (rolling twelve months) max. 11.0 12.7

FINANCING SOURCES, %

DISTRIBUTION OF SECURED AND UNSECURED LOANS, SEKm

Unsecured loans, 82,289 Secured loans, 55,035

7 Years

MATURITY STRUCTURE INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES 30/09/2023

Year SEKm Share, %
2023 3,483 3
2024 10,978 8
2025 21,576 16
2026 25,171 18
2027 16,312 12
2028 15,016 11
2029 8,009 6
2030 8,803 6
2031 7,136 5
2032 381 0
2033- 20,459 15
Total 137,324 100

INTEREST FIXING STRUCTURE 30/09/2023

Year SEKm Interest, % Share, %
2023 35,799 4.3* 26
2024 10,593 3.4 8
2025 10,088 2.6 7
2026 13,163 2.5 10
2027 14,243 1.7 10
2028 13,725 3.4 10
2029 15,753 1.4 11
2030 8,525 1.9 6
2031 8,734 1.7 6
2032 2,805 2.5 2
2033- 3,896 2.0 3
Total 137,324 2.8 100

*)The average interest rate for the current year includes the margin for the variable part of the debt portfolio.

AVERAGE FIXED CREDIT TERM INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

MATURITY STRUCTURE INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

AVERAGE FIXED INTEREST TERM

NET DEBT TO TOTAL ASSETS

SUSTAINABILITY

Balder's sustainability work

As a long-term property owner, Balder strives to assume social, environmental and financial responsibility. This includes not only minimising the environmental impact of operations, but also maximising the positive impact on society, both locally and globally.

Balder has signed the Global Compact, the UN's set of international principles aimed at companies in the areas of human rights, labour law matters, the environment and anti-corruption. Balder strives to contribute to achieving the UN Global Sustainable Development Goals and has selected six of the 17 goals that are considered most relevant and where the company has the greatest opportunity to have an influence. To link these more closely to the business operations, the associated targets have also been identified in those areas where the company has the greatest opportunity to contribute to the goals being achieved.

Climate goals

Balder has set climate goals in line with the Paris Agreement, and shall more then halve emissions in its own operations by 2030, with 2022 as the base year, and to measure and reduce emissions in the value chain (Scope 3). The company has also set a goal to achieve net zero emissions throughout the value chain (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2045. The goals have been submitted to the Science Based Targets Initiative for approval. A roadmap will be produced towards the end of 2023 to specify which measures are required for the business to achieve its climate goals.

2030 HALVED EMISSIONS

BALDER'S SUSTAINABILITY

PROPERTIES AREAS PARTNERSHIPS

FRAMEWORK MATERIAL TOPICS GOALS

  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
  • Greenhouse gas emissions and climate adaptation
  • Environmentally certified properties
  • Minimise waste and increase degree of sorting
  • Safety and well-being of tenants
  • Area development for social sustainability
  • Responsible, fossil-free transport operations
  • Business ethics and responsible collaboration • Social and environmental requirements in supply
  • chain
  • COWORKERS Good work environment with satisfied employees • Diversity and equal opportunity
  • FINANCES Long-term financial stability and profitability • Green financing • Increase the proportion of green financing

• Energy efficiency improvement 2% per sq.m. and year

2045 NET ZERO EMISSIONS

  • Reduced water use 2% per sq.m. and year
  • 55% reduction in emissions from own operations by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions throughout the value chain by 2045
  • All newly produced properties must as a minimum fulfil Miljöbyggnad Silver or equivalent certification.
  • Increase the proportion of environmentally certified buildings in Balder's current property portfolio.
  • Create jobs for young people in the management organisation
  • Implement initiatives for sustainable travel to and from the properties
  • No incidents of corruption
  • No incidents of discrimination
  • All employees must be trained in the Code of Conduct
  • Encourage environment-friendly travel

COLLABORATION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN GOTHENBURG´S SUBURBS

Since 2013, Balder owns, manages and develops residential areas in Bergsjön and Västra Frölunda in Gothenburg. During this ten-year period, Balder has been working to enhance the existing property portfolio and create more homes with various forms of tenure. Gothenburg celebrated its 400th anniversary in the summer of 2023, and alongside this the Prototyp Göteborg initiative provided opportunities for panel discussions and guided tours of a number of city districts. Employees from Balder took part in discussions on collaboration for social sustainability and co-creation between the city, property owners and residents.

Balder acquired around 800 apartments in Bergsjön in 2013. The property portfolio now consists of more than 1,000 rental apartments and over 70 tenant-owner apartments. The existing residential area has undergone continuous renovations and maintenance, including enhanced outdoor environments for increased safety and well-being. Focusing on children and young people in the residential area, activities are created to promote a sense of safety based on measures such as help with homework, summer jobs, swimming lessons, vocational training and meaningful leisure activities. Balder's Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) for safety increased by 19.5% in Bergsjön between 2015 and 2021. The rating for Clean & Tidy rose by almost 16% during the same period.

In Västra Frölunda, Balder's portfolio has grown from around 560 rental apartments in 2013 to a current level of around 1,230 apartments, consisting of both rental apartments and tenant-owner apartments. With its local presence, Balder has worked together with tenants to increase the level of cleanliness, both outdoors and indoors. The CSI for the outdoor environment increased by almost 20% between 2015 and 2021. The initiatives and partnerships in the area are in line with what is being done in Bergsjön: help with homework, summer jobs, holiday activities and parents' groups, etc. Involving and inspiring children and young people at an early stage to pursue education that also contributes to increased employability is crucial.

Participation and influence are keywords. Balder's conviction about local presence and proximity to the customer is based on relationships and trust. Creating things together is a long-term process.

Representatives from Balder took part in panel discussions and guided tours of the city to explain how Balder, together with residents of Bergsjön and Västra Frölunda, is delivering development and work on social sustainability on site.

POSITIVE MOMENTUM IN BALDER'S ESG RATING

Fastighets AB Balder's targeted efforts within the sustainability field are yielding results Sustainalytics updates Balder's ESG risk rating to 12.3 from 13.8. Balder remains stable within the low-risk range, and is closer to the desirable level of negligible risk.

"As a listed property company, high sustainability demands are placed by investors and other stakeholders. Sustainalytics' positive rating confirms that our efforts are yielding results and further motivates us in our pursuit of even better outcomes," says Balder's Sustainability Manager, Klara Appelqvist.

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ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Balder is co-owner of a large number of companies that manage properties and develop projects, and also of the niche bank Norion Bank1) (formerly Collector Bank). For further information about Balder's associated companies, see pages 39–41 and 74–76 in Balder's Annual Report 2022. Associated companies and joint ventures are recognised in the Group according to the equity method.

The tables below show Balder's share of property managing associated companies. Companies included in the tables are Tulia AB 50% (50), Fastighets AB Centur 50% (50), Trenum AB 50% (50), Anthon Eiendom AS 60% (60), Sinoma Fastighets AB 49% (49), Tornet Bostadsproduktion AB 33% (33), Entra ASA2) just under 40% (40), Stenhus Fastigheter i Norden AB3) 20% (19) and Brinova Fastigheter AB4) 19% (19).

Balder invested SEK 342m in associated companies during the period.

BALDER'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPERTY MANAGING ASSOCIATED COMPANIES' PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AS OF 30/09/2023 5)

Number of
investment
properties6)
Lettable
area,
sq.m.
Rental
value,
SEKm
Rental
value,
SEK/sq.m.
Rental
income,
SEKm
Economic
occupancy
rate, %
Carrying
amount,
SEKm
Carrying
amount, %
Distributed by region
Stockholm 126 178,217 372 2,088 351 94 6,869 13
Gothenburg 106 253,208 333 1,317 321 96 4,772 9
South 160 158,060 251 1,587 243 97 3,918 8
East 67 117,230 169 1,439 165 98 2,491 5
North 45 186,731 380 2,034 361 95 6,764 13
Oslo 74 442,788 1,202 2,714 1,165 97 24,421 47
Total excluding projects 578 1,336,235 2,707 2,026 2,606 96 49,236 94
Projects for own management 3,004 6
Total property portfolio 578 1,336,235 2,707 2,026 2,606 96 52,239 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 142 197,446 382 1,935 368 96 7,754 15
Total property portfolio 578 1,336,235 2,707 2,026 2,606 96 52,239 100
Projects for own management 3,004 6
Total excluding projects 578 1,336,235 2,707 2,026 2,606 96 49,236 94
Other 230 306,224 411 1,341 393 96 5,970 11
Retail 62 142,642 204 1,429 199 98 2,720 5
Office 144 689,923 1,710 2,479 1,647 96 32,791 63

1) Balder's market value (share price) of Norion Bank AB (publ) as of 30 September 2023 amounted to SEK 3,190m. Balder classifies the holding in Norion as an associated company. The holding is long-term and there is no indication of a need for a write-down.

2) Balder's market value (share price) of Entra ASA as of 30 September 2023 amounted to SEK 7,279m. Balder's participation in Entra's net asset value (EPRA NRV) indicates no need for a write-down and is a long-term holding.

3) Balder's market value (share price) of Stenhus Fastigheter i Norden AB (publ) as of 30 September 2023 amounted to SEK 555m. Balder's participation in Stenhus' net asset value (EPRA NRV) indicates no need for a write-down and is a long-term holding.

4) Balder's market value (share price) of Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ) as of 30 September 2023 amounted to SEK 258m. Balder's participation in Brinova's net asset value (EPRA NRV) indicates no need for a write-down and is a long-term holding. The share of the vote is 31.4%.

5) The above table refers to properties that the associated companies owned at the end of the period. Properties sold have been excluded and properties acquired have been adjusted to full-year values. Other properties include hotel, educational, nursing, industrial and mixed-use properties.

6) Refers to the entire associated companies' portfolio.

BALDER'S PARTICIPATION IN THE BALANCE SHEETS OF THE PROPERTY MANAGING ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2022
30 Sept
2022
31 Dec
Assets
Properties 52,239 55,518 55,758
Other assets 2,863 2,377 2,441
Cash and cash equivalents 351 712 523
Total assets 55,454 58,607 58,723
Equity and liabilities
Equity/interest-bearing shareholder loan 22,842 24,589 24,241
Deferred tax liability 4,425 4,904 5,087
Interest-bearing liabilities 26,678 27,420 27,799
Other liabilities 1,508 1,693 1,596
Total equity and liabilities 55,454 58,607 58,723

CARRYING AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED BY PROPERTY CATEGORY, TOTAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO, %

CARRYING AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED BY REGION, TOTAL PROPERTY PORTFOLIO, %

OTHER DISCLOSURES

Events after the end of the period

No events of material significance for Fastighets AB Balder's position have occurred after the end of the reporting period.

Related party transactions

Balder receives fees from associated companies and Erik Selin Fastigheter AB for property and company management services. These fees amounted to SEK 72m (63) during the period and are recognised in management and administrative costs. During the period, construction services were purchased from Tommy Byggare AB to the order of SEK 19m (92). All transactions have been priced on market terms.

Risks and uncertainties

Balder's operations, financial position and earnings may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainties. These are described on pages 47–50 in the Annual Report 2022. Otherwise no significant changes have been noted.

Accounting policies

Balder applies IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted by the European Union in its consolidated accounts and the interpretations of these (IFRIC). This interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. In addition, relevant provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Securities Markets Act have also been applied. The parent company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, the Swedish Securities Markets Act and RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities. The accounting policies follow those reported in the Annual Report 2022.

New and changed standards and policies that came into force as of 1 January 2023 or later are not considered to have any material impact on the Group's financial reports.

Recognition of convertible bond

Convertible bonds issued in EUR are divided into two components, a liability component and an option component. The liability component is valued at accrued cost using the effective interest method. The option component is recognised as a liability and is valued on an ongoing basis at fair value via the income statement. Transaction costs are accrued over the term and included in the change in value in the income statement. According to IFRS, earnings per share after dilution must be calculated with the assumption that conversion will take place regardless of the current share price, i.e. the calculation is made with full dilution on day one.

Nomination committee

At the Annual General Meeting on 11 May 2023, it was decided that the nomination committee shall be composed of one representative for each of the three largest shareholders or ownership spheres, as well as Chairman of the Board Christina Rogestam, who represents the other shareholders. The members of the nomination committee shall be announced no later than six months before the Annual General Meeting 2024 and shall be based on known ownership immediately prior to publication. In accordance with this decision, the following nomination committee has been formed, based on ownership as of 30 September 2023 and known changes thereafter:

  • Jesper Mårtensson, representing Erik Selin Fastigheter AB
  • Rikard Svensson, representing Arvid Svensson Invest AB
  • Patricia Hedelius, representing AMF Tjänstepension och Fonder
  • Christina Rogestam, Chairman of the Board

The Annual General Meeting will be held in Gothenburg on Friday 3 May 2024. Shareholders wishing to make contact with the nomination committee may do so by sending an email to [email protected].

Gothenburg, 27 October 2023

Erik Selin Chief Executive Officer

AUDITOR'S REPORT

Auditor's report

Fastighets AB Balder (publ), corp. ID no. 556525-6905.

Introduction

We have conducted a limited assurance review of the condensed interim financial information (interim report) for Fastighets AB Balder (publ) as of 30 September 2023 and the nine-month period that ended on this date. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for preparing and presenting this financial interim information in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. It is our responsibility to express a conclusion on this interim report on the basis of our limited assurance review.

The emphasis and scope of the limited assurance review

We have conducted our limited assurance review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial information performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A limited assurance review consists of making enquiries, in the first instance to people responsible for financial and accounting matters, to conduct an analytical review and to take other limited assurance review measures. A limited assurance review has a different emphasis and is substantially less exhaustive in scope compared with the emphasis and scope of an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and generally accepted auditing standards. The review measures taken in a limited assurance review do not enable us to obtain a sufficient degree of assurance to make us aware of all material circumstances that might have been identified if an audit had been conducted. The conclusion expressed on the basis of a limited assurance review does not therefore have the same degree of assurance as a conclusion expressed on the basis of an audit.

Conclusion

On the basis of our limited assurance review, no circumstances have been identified that give us reason to believe that the interim report has not, in all material respects, been prepared on the part of the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and on the part of the parent company in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

Gothenburg, 27 October 2023 Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Bengt Kron Konstantin Belogorcev Auditor in charge

Authorised Public Accountant Authorised Public Accountant

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

SEKm 2023
July-Sept
2022
July-Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Rental income 3,017 2,659 8,855 7,716 11,660 10,521
Property costs –676 –645 –2,215 –1,984 –2,955 –2,725
Net operating income 2,341 2,015 6,640 5,732 8,705 7,796
Management and administrative costs –250 –246 –790 –760 –1,049 –1,019
Participation in profits from associated companies/joint ventures –773 –1,107 –989 873 –861 1,002
– of which profit from property management 496 550 1,425 1,453 1,902 1,929
– of which changes in value –1,403 –1,804 –2,477 –54 –2,855 –433
– of which tax 134 147 63 –525 93 –495
Other income/costs 1 9 –2 –13 –7 –17
Net financial items –881 –464 –2,264 –1,382 –2,912 –2,031
– of which cost of leases/ground rent –23 –19 –63 –56 –83 –76
Profit including changes in value and tax in associated companies 438 207 2,595 4,450 3,876 5,732
– of which Profit from property management 1,707 1,863 5,009 5,030 6,638 6,659
Changes in value
Changes in value of investment properties, realised –21 23 6 58 59 111
Changes in value of investment properties, unrealised –1,749 626 –5,995 6,213 –6,790 5,419
Income sale development properties 697 285 1,588 568 2,156 1,136
Costs sale development properties –582 –239 –1,251 –499 –1,779 –1,027
Changes in value of derivatives 107 135 212 1,334 494 1,617
Changes in value, total –1,547 829 –5,441 7,675 –5,860 7,257
Profit before tax –1,109 1,036 –2,846 12,126 –1,984 12,988
Income tax 43 –259 360 –1,849 210 –1,999
Net profit for the period/year –1,067 777 –2,486 10,277 –1,774 10,989
Net profit for the period/year attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders –1,060 613 –1,978 9,329 –1,133 10,175
Non-controlling interests –7 164 –508 948 –642 814
–1,067 777 –2,486 10,277 –1,774 10,989
Other comprehensive income – items that
may be reclassified to net profit/loss for the period
Translation difference relating to foreign operations (net after hedge accounting) –554 296 699 985 719 1,005
Cash flow hedges after tax –4 167 63 418 60 414
Participation in other comprehensive income from associated companies/
joint ventures
141 199 –578 277 –389 466
Comprehensive income for the period/year –1,485 1,439 –2,302 11,957 –1,384 12,875
Total comprehensive income for the period/year attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders –1,156 939 –2,234 10,075 –1,405 10,903
Non-controlling interests –328
–1,485
501
1,439
–68
–2,302
1,882
11,957
21
–1,384
1,972
12,875
Profit from property management 1,707 1,863 5,009 5,030 6,638 6,659
Of which non-controlling interests part of profit from property management –123 –145 –325 –428 –417 –521
Profit from property management attributable to parent company's
shareholders 1,584 1,718 4,683 4,601 6,221 6,139
Profit from property management per share, SEK 1.37 1.54 4.06 4.11 5.43 5.48
Profit after tax per share, SEK –0.92 0.55 –1.71 8.34 –0.99 9.09
Profit after tax per share after dilution of convertible, SEK 1) –0.92 0.55 –1.71 8.34 –0.99 9.09

1) Convertible bonds involve dilution effects in cases where a conversion into ordinary shares would result in reduced earnings per share.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2022
30 Sept
2022
31 Dec
Assets
Investment properties 215,060 209,717 213,932
Development properties 3,567 3,436 3,421
Lease contract; Right-of-use assets 1,922 1,634 1,881
Other fixed assets 278 216 272
Participations in associated companies/joint ventures 29,824 31,599 31,620
Derivatives 1,407 2,181 1,982
Receivables 6,069 4,504 4,115
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 5,646 5,374 6,553
Total assets 263,772 258,660 263,775
Equity and liabilities
Equity 1) 100,563 100,355 102,909
Deferred tax liability 17,407 17,589 17,769
Interest-bearing liabilities 137,324 132,856 135,252
– of which Hybrid capital 2) 4,593 8,352 4,942
Lease contract 1,922 1,633 1,887
Other liabilities 6,555 6,228 5,958
Total equity and liabilities 263,772 258,660 263,775
1) Of which non-controlling interests. 12,600 12,696 12,715
2) 50% of the hybrid capital is treated as equity by the ratings agencies and thereby reduces interest-bearing
liabilities when calculating the debt/equity ratio and net debt to total assets ratio and increases equity when
calculating the equity/assets ratio.
2,297 4,176 2,471

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2022
30 Sept
2022
31 Dec
Opening equity 102,909 88,567 88,567
Total comprehensive income for the period/year –2,302 11,957 12,875
Transactions with non-controlling interests –3 –41 –183
Dividend to non-controlling interests –41 –131 –131
Shareholder contributions from non-controlling interests 3 3
Non-controlling interests arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries 0 0
Share issue, after share issue costs 1,778
Closing equity 100,563 100,355 102,909

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

SEKm 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Net operating income 2,341 2,015 6,640 5,732 7,796
Other income/costs 1 9 –2 –13 –17
Management and administrative costs –250 –246 –790 –760 –1,019
Selling and marketing expenses development properties –7 –5 –21 –15 –20
Reversal of depreciation 17 12 52 38 52
Net financial items paid –716 –310 –2,224 –1,309 –1,860
Tax paid –86 –117 –438 –348 –491
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 1,300 1,358 3,216 3,325 4,442
Change in operating receivables –276 70 –348 –372 394
Change in operating liabilities 541 264 1,778 246 214
Cash flow from operating activities 1,565 1,692 4,646 3,200 5,050
Acquisition of investment properties 1 –1,546 –418 –4,824 –5,160
Acquisition/divestment of other fixed assets –15 –12 –58 –68 –138
Purchase of financial investments –40 –897 –1,063 –1,077
Acquisition of shares/Capital contributions/Loans to associated companies/joint ventures –252 –408 –1,035 –1,256 –1,518
Investments in existing properties and projects –1,358 –2,616 –5,881 –7,428 –10,742
Transactions with non-controlling interests –50 –3 –41 –183
Sale of investment properties –19 118 650 2,772 2,913
Sale of development properties 697 285 1,588 568 1,136
Sale of financial investments 117 1,013 126 1,074 1,238
Sale of shares in associated companies/joint ventures 239 1
Dividend paid from associated companies/joint ventures 1 278 253 614
Cash flow from investing activities –829 –3,256 –5,412 –10,014 –12,915
Share issue, after share issue costs 1,778
Amortisation of lease liability –6 2 –23 –22 –17
Shareholder contributions from non-controlling interests 3 3
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests –2 –42 –131 –131
Loans raised 586 3,411 19,802 20,455 26,896
Amortisation/redemption of loans sold properties/changes in overdraft facilities –2,293 –2,929 –20,543 –12,097 –18,032
Cash flow from financing activities –1,715 484 –806 8,207 10,497
Cash flow for the period/year –979 –1,080 –1,572 1,393 2,632
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period/year 3,476 3,794 3,977 1,299 1,299
Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents –43 12 48 34 46
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year 2,453 2,727 2,453 2,727 3,977
Available liquidity, SEKm
Cash and cash equivalents 2,453 2,727 2,453 2,727 3,977
Unutilised overdraft facilities 410 413 410 413 410
Unutilised credit facilities 12,479 20,242 12,479 20,242 18,808
Financial investments 3,192 2,647 3,192 2,647 2,576
Available liquidity including confirmed loan commitments 18,535 26,029 18,535 26,029 25,771

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEKm 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Rental income
Helsinki 740 665 2,126 1,939 2,793 2,606
Stockholm 446 406 1,336 1,181 1,773 1,618
Gothenburg 492 440 1,487 1,294 1,969 1,776
Copenhagen 295 229 852 656 1,096 899
South 201 182 595 521 788 715
East 521 436 1,516 1,255 1,988 1,727
North 322 302 943 871 1,252 1,180
Total 3,017 2,659 8,855 7,716 11,660 10,521
Net operating income
Helsinki 523 481 1,432 1,355 1,871 1,793
Stockholm 356 312 1,028 900 1,353 1,225
Gothenburg 397 332 1,163 960 1,530 1,327
Copenhagen 228 177 654 501 835 683
South 160 137 446 383 587 524
East 413 321 1,168 923 1,527 1,282
North 264 255 749 709 1,002 962
Total 2,341 2,015 6,640 5,732 8,705 7,796

The Group's internal reporting of operations is divided into the above segments. Total net operating income corresponds with recognised net operating income in the income statement. The difference between net operating income of SEK 6,640m (5,732) and profit before tax of SEK –2,846m (12,126) consists of changes in value of investment properties

of SEK –5,990m (6,272), profit from sales of development properties of SEK 337m (69), other income/expenses of SEK –2m (–13), management and administrative costs of SEK –790m (–760), participations in profit from associated companies/joint ventures of SEK –989m (873), net financial items of SEK –2,264m (–1,382) and changes in value of derivatives of SEK 212m (1,334).

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2022
30 Sept
2022
31 Dec
Property portfolio
Helsinki 55,130 51,324 52,932
Stockholm 33,442 34,618 34,267
Gothenburg 38,754 36,662 36,947
Copenhagen 25,435 21,848 22,811
South 13,497 12,636 12,901
East 23,773 20,838 21,704
North 19,183 20,084 20,061
Total excluding projects 209,214 198,010 201,623
Projects for own management 5,846 11,706 12,309
Total investment properties 215,060 209,717 213,932
Development properties 3,567 3,436 3,421
Total property portfolio 218,626 213,153 217,353

The carrying amounts of properties changed during the period due to investments, acquisitions, divestments, unrealised changes in value and currency changes by SEK 2,198m in the Helsinki region, SEK –825m in the Stockholm region, SEK 1,807m in the Gothenburg region, SEK 2,624m in the Copenhagen region, SEK 596m in the South region, SEK 2,070m in the East region and SEK –879m in the North region.

The Group's projects for own management decreased by SEK –6,463m and the Group's development properties increased by SEK 146m. SATO's property portfolio is divided between the regions of Helsinki and East. Property ownership in Norway is classified under region North, the properties in Denmark under region Copenhagen and the properties in Germany and the UK under region South.

KEY RATIOS

2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Share-related key ratios
Average number of shares, thousands 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,145,442 1,119,192
Profit after tax per share, SEK –0.92 0.55 –1.71 8.34 –0.99 9.09
Profit after tax per share after dilution of convertible, SEK1) –0.92 0.55 –1.71 8.34 –0.99 9.09
Profit after tax excluding unrealised changes in value per share, SEK 1.10 1.32 3.31 3.47 4.55 4.71
Profit from property management per share, SEK 1.37 1.54 4.06 4.11 5.43 5.48
Net operating income per share, SEK 1.77 1.55 5.04 4.39 6.70 6.06
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,154,000 1,119,000 1,154,000 1,154,000
Equity per share, SEK 76.22 78.34 76.22 78.34 76.22 78.16
Long-term net asset value per share (NAV), SEK 89.74 92.84 89.74 92.84 89.74 92.10
Share price on closing date per share, SEK 49.30 44.76 49.30 44.76 49.30 48.52
Property-related key ratios
Rental value full-year, SEK/sq.m.
2,116 1,930 2,116 1,930 2,116 2,060
Rental income full-year, SEK/sq.m. 2,023 1,855 2,023 1,855 2,023 1,982
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 96 96 96 96 96
Vacancy rate, % 4 4 4 4 4 4
Surplus ratio, % 78 76 75 74 75 74
Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m. 35,037 34,265 35,037 34,265 35,037 34,540
Number of investment properties 1,882 1,806 1,882 1,806 1,882 1,841
Lettable area, sq.m. thousands 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,837
Profit from property management attributable to parent company's
shareholders, SEKm
1,584 1,718 4,683 4,601 6,221 6,139
Financial key ratios
Return on equity, % 2.8 5.6 –0.9 12.8 –1.3 12.1
Return on total assets, % 3.0 3.5 0.7 6.3 0.4 6.1
Interest coverage ratio, times 3.2 6.5 3.4 5.2 3.5 4.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 39.0 40.4 39.0 40.4 39.0 40.0
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Net debt to total assets, % 49.1 47.7 49.1 47.7 49.1 47.9
Net debt/EBITDA, times 12.5 12.9 12.7 13.5 12.7 13.4

1) Convertible bonds involve dilution effects in cases where a conversion into ordinary shares would result in reduced earnings per share.

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY INCOME STATEMENT

SEKm 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Net sales 114 210 382 454 418 491
Administrative costs –112 –212 –380 –456 –416 –492
Operating profit 2 –2 2 –1 2 –2
Profit from financial items
Profit from participations in subsidiaries 178 9,501 –2,498 6,825
Other net financial items 2,039 –1,020 1,599 –2,376 1,683 –2,291
– of which exchange rate differences 1,480 –996 –4 –2,498 –356 –2,851
Changes in value of derivatives 110 105 265 1,154 617 1,507
Profit before appropriations and tax 2,150 –917 2,044 8,278 –196 6,039
Appropriations
Group contribution 2,708 2,708
Profit before tax 2,150 –917 2,044 8,278 2,512 8,746
Income tax –422 162 –215 275 –770 –281
Net profit for the period/year 1) 1,729 –755 1,829 8,554 1,741 8,466

1) The parent company has no items that are recognised in Other comprehensive income, and total comprehensive income therefore corresponds to net profit for the period/year.

CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY BALANCE SHEET

SEKm 2023
30 Sept
2022
30 Sept
2022
31 Dec
Assets
Other fixed assets 27 27 28
Financial non-current assets 30,563 35,778 32,931
Receivables from Group companies 90,590 90,740 92,204
Derivatives 1,145 833 1,185
Current receivables 439 453 415
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 2,153 1,433 2,895
Total assets 124,918 129,264 129,658
Equity and liabilities
Equity 30,522 27,002 28,693
Interest-bearing liabilities 54,241 53,278 52,199
– of which Hybrid capital 4,593 8,352 4,942
Liabilities to Group companies 39,401 48,343 48,082
Other liabilities 754 641 685
Total equity and liabilities 124,918 129,264 129,658

THE SHARE AND OWNERS

Balder's share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap segment. The company's market capitalisation as of 30 September amounted to SEK 56,892m (50,081).

The principal owner in Fastighets AB Balder is Erik Selin Fastigheter AB, which owns 34.1% (35.1) of the capital and 47.8% (48.8) of the votes. Foreign ownership amounts to approximately 22% (28) of outstanding shares.

The share

At the end of the period, Balder had approximately 31,000 shareholders (27,000). During the period, approximately 541 million shares were traded (388), which corresponds to an average of about 2,879,000 shares per trading day (2,053,000). The annual turnover rate during the period amounted to 63% (46). The price of the share was SEK 49.30 (44.76) on 30 September, corresponding to a rise of 2% since the year-end.

Share capital

As of 30 September, the share capital in Balder amounted to SEK 192,333,333 distributed among 1,154,000,000 shares. Each share has a quota value of SEK 0.16667, of which 67,376,592 shares are Class A and 1,086,623,408 shares are Class B. The total number of outstanding shares is 1,154,000,000 as of 30 September. Each Class A share carries one vote and each Class B share carries one tenth of one vote. No shares were repurchased during the period.

OWNERSHIP LIST AS OF 30/09/2023

Owners Class A shares Class B shares Total number of
shares
Capital, % Votes, %
Erik Selin via company 49,855,968 343,265,400 393,121,368 34.1 47.8
Arvid Svensson Invest AB 17,495,352 81,255,240 98,750,592 8.6 14.6
AMF - Försäkring och Fonder 73,678,579 73,678,579 6.4 4.2
Swedbank Robur Fonder 64,515,681 64,515,681 5.6 3.7
Länsförsäkringar Fondförvaltning AB 39,742,285 39,742,285 3.4 2.3
Lannebo Fonder 24,836,650 24,836,650 2.2 1.4
SEB Investment Management 24,016,898 24,016,898 2.1 1.4
Handelsbanken Fonder 17,435,309 17,435,309 1.5 1.0
Folksam 16,002,095 16,002,095 1.4 0.9
Cliens Fonder 13,902,789 13,902,789 1.2 0.8
Others 25,272 387,972,482 387,997,754 33.6 22.1
Total 67,376,592 1,086,623,408 1,154,000,000 100 100

DEVELOPMENT SHARE PRICE, NET ASSET VALUE AND PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SHARE PRICE/NET ASSET VALUE & SHARE PRICE/PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SHARE-RELATED KEY RATIOS 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Profit after tax per share, SEK
A Profit after tax for the period attributable to the parent company's share
holders during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,060 613 –1,978 9,329 –1,133 10,175
B Average number of outstanding shares during the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,145 1,119
A/B Profit after tax per share, SEK –0.92 0.55 –1.71 8.34 –0.99 9.09
Profit after tax per share after dilution of convertible, SEK
A Profit after tax for the period attributable to the parent company's share
holders during the period according to the income statement, SEKm –1,060 613 –1,978 9,329 –1,133 10,175
B Effect on profit of convertible, SEKm –214 –62 –62
C Average number of outstanding shares during the period after dilution
of convertible, million 1,229 1,119 1,214 1,119 1,190 1,119
(A-B)/C Profit after tax per share after dilution of convertible, SEK –0.92 1) 0.55 –1.71 1) 8.34 –0.99 1) 9.09
Profit after tax excluding unrealised changes in value per share, SEK
A Profit after tax for the period attributable to the parent company's share
holders during the period according to the income statement, SEKm –1,060 613 –1,978 9,329 –1,133 10,175
B Changes in value of investment properties, unrealised during the period
according to the income statement, SEKm –1,749 626 –5,995 6,213 –6,790 5,419
C Changes in value of derivatives during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
107 135 212 1,334 494 1,617
D Non-controlling interests' share of unrealised changes in value during
the period, SEKm –117 47 –958 639 –1,167 430
E Changes in value in participations in profit from associated companies/
joint ventures during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,403 –1,804 –2,477 –54 –2,855 –433
F Tax effect of unrealised changes in value, SEKm 603 224 1,504 –1,412 1,645 –1,272
G Average number of outstanding shares during the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,145 1,119
(A-B-C+D-E-F)/G Profit after tax excluding unrealised changes in value
per share, SEK 1.10 1.32 3.31 3.47 4.55 4.71
Profit from property management per share, SEK
A Profit from property management attributable to the parent company's
shareholders during the period according to the income statement, SEKm 1,584 1,718 4,683 4,601 6,221 6,139
B Average number of outstanding shares during the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,145 1,119
A/B Profit from property management per share, SEK 1.37 1.54 4.06 4.11 5.43 5.48
Net operating income per share, SEK
A Net operating income attributable to the parent company's shareholders
during the period, SEKm
2,039 1,738 5,812 4,918 7,673 6,778
B Average number of outstanding shares during the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,145 1,119
A/B Net operating income per share, SEK 1.77 1.55 5.04 4.39 6.70 6.06
Equity per share, SEK
A Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders at the end of
the period according to the balance sheet, SEKm 87,963 87,658 87,963 87,658 87,963 90,194
B Number of outstanding shares at the end of the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,154
A/B Equity per share, SEK 76.22 78.34 76.22 78.34 76.22 78.16
Long-term net asset value per share (NAV), SEK
A Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders at the end of
the period according to the balance sheet, SEKm 87,963 87,658 87,963 87,658 87,963 90,194
B Deferred tax according to the balance sheet, SEKm 17,407 17,589 17,407 17,589 17,407 17,769
C Interest rate derivatives, SEKm –1,808 –1,359 –1,808 –1,359 –1,808 –1,677
D Number of outstanding shares at the end of the period, million 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,119 1,154 1,154
(A+B+C)/D Long-term net asset value per share (NAV), SEK 89.74 92.84 89.74 92.84 89.74 92.10

1) In cases where the performance measure indicates a better outcome compared with without dilution of convertible, the performance measure applied is Profit after tax per share, SEK.

NUMBER OF SHARES 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Average number of shares 1,154,000,000 1,119,000,000 1,154,000,000 1,119,000,000 1,145,442,308 1,119,191,781
Average number of shares after dilution of convertible 1,228,659,366 1,119,000,000 1,213,891,579 1,119,000,000 1,190,360,992 1,119,191,781
Outstanding number of shares 1,154,000,000 1,119,000,000 1,154,000,000 1,119,000,000 1,154,000,000 1,154,000,000
Outstanding number of shares after dilution
of convertible
1,228,659,366 1,119,000,000 1,228,659,366 1,119,000,000 1,228,659,366 1,154,000,000
PROPERTY-RELATED KEY RATIOS 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Rental value full year, SEK/sq.m.
A Rental value on annual basis at the end of the period, SEKm 12,637 11,153 12,637 11,153 12,637 12,025
B Lettable area, thousand sq.m. 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,837
A/B x 1,000 Rental value, full year, SEK/sq.m. 2,116 1,930 2,116 1,930 2,116 2,060
Rental income full year, SEK/sq.m.
A Rental income on annual basis at the end of the period, SEKm 12,078 10,717 12,078 10,717 12,078 11,568
B Lettable area, thousand sq.m. 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,837
A/B x 1,000 Rental income, full year, SEK/sq.m. 2,023 1,855 2,023 1,855 2,023 1,982
Economic occupancy rate, %
A Rental income on annual basis at the end of the period, SEKm
12,078 10,717 12,078 10,717 12,078 11,568
B Rental value on annual basis at the end of the period, SEKm 12,637 11,153 12,637 11,153 12,637 12,025
A/B Economic occupancy rate, % 96% 96% 96% 96% 96% 96%
Surplus ratio, %
A Net operating income during the period according to the income
statement, SEKm
2,341 2,015 6,640 5,732 8,705 7,796
B Rental income during the period according to the income statement,
SEKm
3,017 2,659 8,855 7,716 11,660 10,521
A/B Surplus ratio, % 78% 76% 75% 74% 75% 74%
Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m.
A Carrying amount of investment properties excluding projects, SEKm
209,214 198,010 209,214 198,010 209,214 201,623
B Lettable area, thousand sq.m. 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,779 5,971 5,837
A/B x 1,000 Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m. 35,037 34,265 35,037 34,265 35,037 34,540
FINANCIAL KEY RATIOS 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Return on equity, %
A Profit after tax for the period attributable to the parent company's share
holders during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,060 613 –1,978 9,329 –1,133 10,175
B Changes in value of investment properties, realised and unrealised
during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,770 649 –5,990 6,272 –6,731 5,530
C Profit from development properties during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
115 46 337 69 377 110
D Changes in value of derivatives during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
107 135 212 1,334 494 1,617
E Changes in value in participations in profit from associated companies/
joint ventures during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,403 –1,804 –2,477 –54 –2,855 –433
F Non-controlling interests' share of changes in values, SEKm –126 58 –972 657 –1,165 465
G Tax effect of changes in values 20.6%, SEKm 582 213 1,431 –1,435 1,555 –1,310
A-B-C-D-E+F-G Total adjusted profit for the period, SEKm 1,183 1,433 3,536 3,800 4,862 5,126
H Total adjusted profit recalculated for annual profit, SEKm 4,730 5,732 4,715 5,066 4,862 5,126
I Changes in value for the parent company's shareholders, SEKm
(B+C+D+E-F)
–2,824 –1,033 –6,945 6,964 –7,550 6,359
J Tax effect of changes in value, SEKm (G) 582 213 1,431 –1,435 1,555 –1,310
K Calculated annual profit, SEKm (H+I+J) 2,488 4,912 –800 10,596 –1,133 10,175
L Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders at the end of
the period according to the balance sheet, SEKm
87,963 87,658 87,963 87,658 87,963 90,194
M Equity attributable to the parent company's shareholders at the end of
the period according to the balance sheet, SEKm
89,120 86,717 90,194 77,606 87,658 77,606
N Average equity, SEKm (L+M)/2 88,542 87,187 89,079 82,632 87,811 83,900
K/N Return on equity, % 2.8% 5.6% –0.9% 12.8% –1.3% 12.1%
Return on total assets, %
A Profit before tax for the period according to the income statement, SEKm
B Net financial items during the period according to the income
–1,109 1,036 –2,846 12,126 –1,984 12,988
statement, SEKm –881 –464 –2,264 –1,382 –2,912 –2,031
C Changes in value of investment properties, realised and unrealised
during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,770 649 –5,990 6,272 –6,731 5,530
D Profit from development properties during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
115 46 337 69 377 110
E Changes in value of derivatives during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
107 135 212 1,334 494 1,617
F Changes in value in participations in profit from associated companies/
joint ventures during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–1,403 –1,804 –2,477 –54 –2,855 –433
A-B-C-D-E- F Total adjusted profit for the period, SEKm 2,722 2,475 7,335 5,887 9,643 8,195
G Total adjusted profit recalculated for annual profit, SEKm 10,889 9,898 9,780 7,849 9,643 8,195
H Changes in value, SEKm (C+D+E+F) –2,950 –975 –7,918 7,621 –8,715 6,824
I Calculated annual profit, SEKm (G+H) 7,939 8,924 1,862 15,470 928 15,019
J Total assets at the end of the period, SEKm 263,772 258,660 263,772 258,660 263,772 263,775
K Total assets at the beginning of the period, SEKm 269,244 253,875 263,775 229,933 258,660 229,933
L Average total assets, SEKm (J+K)/2 266,508 256,268 263,773 244,297 261,216 246,854
I/L Return on total assets, % 3.0% 3.5% 0.7% 6.3% 0.4% 6.1%
Interest coverage ratio, times
A Profit including changes in value and tax in associated companies
during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
438 207 2,595 4,450 3,876 5,732
B Net financial items during the period according to the income
statement, SEKm
–881 –464 –2,264 –1,382 –2,912 –2,031
C Leases/ground rent during the period according to the income
statement, SEKm –23 –19 –63 –56 –83 –76
D Changes in value of financial investments during the period, SEKm
E Changes in value and tax in participations in profit from associated companies/
joint ventures during the period according to the income statement, SEKm
–93
–1,269
–104
–1,656
–155
–2,414
–136
–579
–183
–2,762
–164
–927
(A-(B-C)+D-E)/-(B-C-D) Interest coverage ratio, times 3.2 6.5 3.4 5.2 3.5 4.7
CONTD. FINANCIAL KEY RATIOS 2023
July–Sept
2022
July–Sept
2023
Jan–Sept
2022
Jan–Sept
2022/2023
Oct–Sept
2022
Jan–Dec
Equity/assets ratio, %
A Equity including non-controlling interests at the end of the period
according to the balance sheet, SEKm 100,563 100,355 100,563 100,355 100,563 102,909
B 50% of hybrid capital according to the balance sheet, SEKm 2,297 4,176 2,297 4,176 2,297 2,471
C Total equity and liabilities at the end of the period according to the
balance sheet, SEKm
263,772 258,660 263,772 258,660 263,772 263,775
(A+B)/C Equity/assets ratio, % 39.0% 40.4% 39.0% 40.4% 39.0% 40.0%
Debt/equity ratio, times
A Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period according to the
balance sheet, SEKm
137,324 132,856 137,324 132,856 137,324 135,252
B 50% of hybrid capital according to the balance sheet, SEKm 2,297 4,176 2,297 4,176 2,297 2,471
C Equity including non-controlling interests at the end of the period
according to the balance sheet, SEKm
100,563 100,355 100,563 100,355 100,563 102,909
(A-B)/C Debt-equity ratio, times 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Net debt, SEKm
A Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period according to the
balance sheet, SEKm
137,324 132,856 137,324 132,856 137,324 135,252
B 50% of hybrid capital according to the balance sheet, SEKm 2,297 4,176 2,297 4,176 2,297 2,471
C Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments at the end of the
period according to the balance sheet, SEKm 5,646 5,374 5,646 5,374 5,646 6,553
A-B-C Net debt, SEKm 129,382 123,305 129,382 123,305 129,382 126,228
EBITDA, SEKm
A Profit from property management during the period according to the
income statement, SEKm
1,707 1,863 5,009 5,030 6,638 6,659
B Profit from sale of development properties during the period according
to the income statement, SEKm
115 46 337 69 377 110
C Net financial items during the period according to the income
statement, SEKm –881 –464 –2,264 –1,382 –2,912 –2,031
A+B-C EBITDA, SEKm 2,703 2,373 7,609 6,481 9,928 8,800
EBITDA, SEKm converted on a full-year basis 10,467 9,354 10,033 8,618 9,928 8,800
Net debt to total assets, %
A Net debt, SEKm 129,382 123,305 129,382 123,305 129,382 126,228
B Total equity and liabilities at the end of the period according to the
balance sheet, SEKm
263,772 258,660 263,772 258,660 263,772 263,775
A/B Net debt to total assets, % 49.1% 47.7% 49.1% 47.7% 49.1% 47.9%
Net debt/EBITDA, times
A Average net debt, SEKm 130,776 120,638 127,805 116,128 126,344 117,589
EBITDA, SEKm converted on a full-year basis 10,467 9,354 10,033 8,618 9,928 8,800
A/B Net debt/EBITDA, times 12.5 12.9 12.7 13.5 12.7 13.4

DEFINITIONS

The company presents a number of financial metrics in the interim report that are not defined according to IFRS (so-called Alternative Performance Measures according to ESMA's guidelines). These performance measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors, the company's management and other stakeholders since they facilitate effective evaluation and analysis of the company's financial position and performance. These alternative performance measures are not always comparable with meas-

SHARE-RELATED

Equity per share, SEK

Shareholders' equity attributable to parent company's shareholders in relation to the number of outstanding shares at the end of the period.

Profit from property management per share, SEK

Profit from property management attributable to parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of shares.

Average number of shares

The number of outstanding shares at the start of the period, adjusted by the number of shares issued during the period weighted by the number of days that the shares have been outstanding in relation to the total number of days during the period.

Long-term net asset value per share (NAV), SEK

Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders per share with reversal of interest rate derivatives and deferred tax according to balance sheet.

Profit after tax per share, SEK

Profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders in relation to the average number of shares.

PROPERTY-RELATED

Yield, %

Estimated net operating income on an annual basis in relation to the fair value of the properties at the end of the period.

Net operating income, SEKm

Rental income minus property costs.

Economic occupancy rate, % 1)

Contracted rent for leases which are running at the end of the period in relation to rental value.

Development properties

Refers to properties constructed with the intention of being sold after completion.

Property portfolio

Refers to both investment properties and development properties.

Property category

Classified according to the principal use of the property. There is a breakdown into office, retail, residential, industrial/logistics and other properties. Other properties include hotel, educational, care, warehouse and mixed-use properties. The property category is determined by what the property is mostly used for.

Property costs, SEKm

This item includes direct property costs, such as operating expenses, media expenses, maintenance and property tax.

Investment properties

Refers to properties that are held with the objective of generating rental income or an increase in value or a combination of these.

Rental value, SEKm 1)

Contracted rent and estimated market rent for vacant premises.

Surplus ratio, %

Net operating income in relation to rental income.

ures used by other companies and shall therefore be considered as a complement to measures defined according to IFRS. Fastighets AB Balder will apply these alternative performance measures consistently over time. Unless otherwise specified, the key ratios are alternative performance measures according to ESMA's guidelines. A description follows below of how Fastighets AB Balder's key ratios are defined and calculated.

FINANCIAL

Return on equity, %

Profit after tax in relation to average equity. The profit was converted to a full-year basis in the interim accounts without taking account of seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations, with the exception of changes in value.

Return on total assets, %

Profit before tax with addition of net financial items in relation to average total assets. The profit was converted to a full-year basis in the interim accounts without taking account of seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations, with the exception of changes in value.

Net debt to total assets, %

Net debt in relation to total assets.

EBITDA

Profit from property management plus the net profit from the sale of development properties with reversal of net financial items. EBITDA has been converted to a full-year basis in interim accounts, with the exception of the net profit from the sale of development properties.

Profit from property management, SEKm

Profit including changes in value and tax in associated companies, with reversal of changes in value and tax in participations in profit from associated companies. When calculating the profit from property management, attributable to parent company's shareholders, the profit from property management is also reduced by the participation of non-controlling interests.

Hybrid capital

A bond with a maturity of 60 years. The bond is reported as interest-bearing liability, but is treated as 50% equity by the rating agencies.

Net debt, SEKm

Interest-bearing liabilities minus cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and 50% of the hybrid capital, which is treated by the rating agencies as 50% equity.

Net debt/EBITDA, times

Average net debt in relation to EBITDA.

Interest coverage ratio, times

Profit including changes in value and tax in associated companies with reversal of net financial items excluding ground rents and changes in value of financial investments and changes in value and tax as regards participation in profits of associated companies, in relation to net financial items excluding ground rents and changes in value of financial investments.

Debt/equity ratio, times

Interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 50% of hybrid capital in relation to shareholders' equity, including non-controlling interests.

Equity/assets ratio, %

Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests and 50% of hybrid capital in relation to the balance sheet total at the end of the period.

1) This key ratio is operational and is not considered to be an alternative performance measure according to ESMA's guidelines.

CONTACT

For additional information, please contact: CEO Erik Selin, telephone +46 31-10 95 92 CFO Ewa Wassberg, telephone +46 31-351 83 99

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Overall information about the company's operations, Board of Directors and management, financial reporting and press releases, may be found on Balder's website, balder.se.

CALENDAR

Year-end report 2023 9 February 2024 Annual General Meeting 3 May 2024 Interim report Jan–March 2024 3 May 2024 Interim report Jan–June 2024 16 July 2024 Interim report Jan–Sept 2024 25 October 2024 Year-end report 2024 7 February 2025

This report is a translation of the Swedish Interim Report January-September 2023. In the event of any discrepancies between this report and the Swedish version, the latter will have priority.

REGION

HEAD OFFICE Parkgatan 49 · Box 53 121 · 400 15 Gothenburg Tel: +46 31-10 95 70 LETTING Tel: +46 20-151 151 CUSTOMER SERVICE Tel: +46 774-49 49 49

GOTHENBURG Parkgatan 49 · Box 53 121 · 400 15 Göteborg · Tel: +46 31-10 95 70 Timmervägen 9 A · 541 64 Skövde · Tel: +46 500-47 88 50 HELSINKI Panuntie 4 · PO Box 401 · 00610 Helsinki · Tel: +358-201 34 4000 NORTH Forskarvägen 27 · 804 23 Gävle · Tel: +46 26-54 55 80 Sandbäcksgatan 5 · 653 40 Karlstad · Tel: +46 54-14 81 80 Affärsgatan 4 D · 862 31 Kvissleby · Tel: +46 60-52 45 50 STOCKHOLM Tulegatan 2A · 113 58 Stockholm · Tel: +46 8-735 37 70 Vårby Allé 18 · 143 40 Vårby · Tel: +46 8-735 37 70 SOUTH Kalendegatan 26 · 211 35 Malmö · Tel: +46 40-600 96 50 Esplanaden 15 · 265 34 Åstorp · Tel: +46 42-569 40 Bryggaregatan 7 · 252 27 Helsingborg · Tel: +46 42-17 21 30 COPENHAGEN Vesterbrogade 1 E, 5. sal · 1620 København V · Tel: +45-88 13 61 51 EAST Hospitalsgatan 11 · 602 27 Norrköping · Tel: +46 11-15 88 90 Rönnbergagatan 10 · 723 46 Västerås · Tel: +46 21-10 98 90

FASTIGHETS AB BALDER (PUBL) BALDER.SE · [email protected] · ORG.NR: 556525-6905

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