Quarterly Report • Jul 10, 2023
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Interim report January – June 2023
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Rental income increased 21 percent to SEK 1,935 million (1,599)
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Operating surplus increased 22 percent to SEK 1,389 Mkr (1,135)
Income from property management amounted to SEK 948 million (950)
Profit for the period amounted to SEK 625 million (1,549), corresponding to earnings per share* of SEK 2.03 kr (5.04)
In 12 months EPRA NRV per share has increased by 7 percent to SEK 90.41 (87.60) adjusted for dividend of SEK 3.10 per share
*) Earnings per share are the same before and after dilution

Wihlborgs is the leading property company in the Öresund region. Over 50,000 people have their workplace at one of our premises. People in Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg and Copenhagen all meet in city spaces designed by us, and our presence can also be felt in board rooms, associations and social forums as the Öresund region grows amid a wave of urban diversity and sustainability. We are a region-builder and a relations-builder.
The book value of the company's properties totals SEK 57 billion, representing an annual rental value of SEK 4.3 billion. Wihlborgs' shares are listed on the Large Cap List of Nasdaq Stockholm.

Wihlborgs specialises in efficient sub-markets in the Öresund region, where we own, manage in-house and develop commercial properties, thereby enabling tenants to grow and develop.

Wihlborgs specialises in efficient sub-markets in the Öresund region, where we own, manage in-house and develop commercial properties, thereby enabling tenants to grow and develop.

2 Wihlborgs interim report January-June 2023
Wihlborgs is to ensure the company's and region's long-term sustainable development. Our focus is on responsible business, commitment to the region and its community, being an attractive employer and sustainable properties.
Property value, SEK billion 56.6
Rental income, SEK million Jan-Jun
1,935
Income property management, SEK million Jan-June
948

| CEO´s comments | 04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Market comments | 05 | |
| Income, expenses and profit | 06 | |
| Assets | 08 | |
| Sustainable business | 14 | |
| Liabilities and equity | 16 | |
| Financial reports | 19 | |
| Key figures | 24 | |
| Definitions | 26 | |
| Calendar | 27 | |
| Contact | 28 |
| Group key figures. SEK m | 2023 Jan-Jun |
2022 Jan-Jun |
2022/2023 Jul–Jun |
2022 Jan–Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental income | 1,935 | 1,599 | 3,671 | 3,335 |
| Operating surplus | 1,389 | 1,135 | 2,585 | 2,331 |
| Income property management | 948 | 950 | 1,859 | 1,861 |
| Changes in value of properties | -87 | 372 | -63 | 396 |
| Changes in value of derivatives | -64 | 632 | -42 | 654 |
| Result of the period | 625 | 1,549 | 1,364 | 2,288 |
| Earnings per share. SEK | 2.03 | 5.04 | 4.44 | 7.44 |
| Surplus ratio. % | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Equity/assets ratio. % | 39.6 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 41.2 |
| Occupancy rate. %* | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| EPRA NRV per share. SEK | 90.41 | 87.60 | 90.41 | 90.64 |
*) At the end of the period and excluding projects and land.
| Mål | Outcome January-June 2023 |
|---|---|
| A return on equity that exceeds the risk-free interest rate by not less than six percentage points, which for the beginning of 2023 corresponds to 8.51* percent |
5.4 |
| An equity/assets ratio of no less than 30 percent | 39.6 |
| An interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.0 | 3.2 |
| The loan-to-value ratio is not to exceed 60 percent | 50.3 |
*) Risk-free interest rate is defined as the rate on a 5-year Swedish government bond.

CEO's comments Wihlborgs' performance in the second quarter of 2023 is fairly easy to summarise: Our core business continues to perform well. Year-on-year, rental income increased 20 percent for the quarter, driven by indexation and acquisitions, but also by our projects and rising rent levels. When the lease contracted's rental income is measured in like-for-like portfolios, it is up 12.1 percent on one year ago. Further reinforcement is provided to this figure by the increase of 1.5 percentage points in the occupancy rate during this period. The outlook for revenue moving forward is also strengthened by the fact that for the 33rd consecutive quarter our net lettings are positive at SEK 14 million. This consistent performance, quarter after quarter, stems from intense and agile activity within our organisation. As in the first quarter of this year, lettings activity has been high, even if some processes can take a long time. As with previous performances, it is the sum of the many transactions that generates our strength and stability over time.
The operating surplus increased 25 percent in the second quarter resulting in a surplus ratio of 74.9 percent, up three percentage points on last year. Costs for electricity, heating and cooling were higher year-on-year, but price increases have not followed the erratic path we experienced in 2022. The operating surplus of SEK 722 million for the quarter is the highest ever in a single quarter.
Interest expenses continued to rise in the quarter, mainly due to rising market interest rates but also due to interest-rate derivatives with favourable rates maturing in the quarter and new interest-rate derivatives being entered that are significantly more expensive. However, our intrinsic strength is shown by the fact that our income from property management for the second quarter is up on last year, despite interest expenses more than trebling. This shows the importance of focusing
on our tenants, existing and new, and on our operational efficiency. Our rolling 12-month interest coverage ratio is a multiple of 3.7.
Changes in value in the quarter amounted to a decrease of SEK 59 million. External valuations were conducted for a number of the properties in the quarter in conjunction with financing, and as usual, the basic assumptions in the valuation model were checked with external valuers. Positive net lettings, rising rent levels and project development have been balanced by some risks of terminations. While only minor changes in yield requirements have occurred in the quarter, over 12 months these have risen between 0.4 and 1 percentage points depending on the type of property. The property transaction market volume was low during the spring and the completed transactions are difficult to assess as the sellers may have been acting for reasons outside the norm.
"Wihlborgs' business model works even in times such as these and, for many years, we have been able to demonstrate a healthy cash flow from our portfolio."
The balance sheet was once again stable for the quarter. Net debt also decreased in relation to operating profit in this quarter and now amounts to a multiple of 10.6. Available liquid assets in the form of unutilised credit facilities plus liquid assets amounted to slightly more than SEK 2.6 billion. Our dependence on the bond market remains low, since only 8 percent of our borrowings are raised in it.
Our profitable core business and access to liquidity enables us to continue investing for the future. It is today's project investments that will create growth in the core business in future years. Naturally, higher financing expenses and an uncertain economy mean we are being even more careful about what we invest in and to what cost, but our conviction is that we best develop the company by maintaining a longterm business perspective without excessive accelerating or braking. To express myself in the terms of my favourite
motorsport, enduro: everyone can accelerate hard down the straights but you have to keep the power on through the turn to be well-positioned for the next straight. Our aim is to maintain momentum through the current period so that we are even stronger when we enter the next phase of the economic cycle.
Maintaining momentum is equally applicable to our sustainability efforts. Energy consumption per square metre has declined about three percent, which was in line with the reduction in the first quarter. In Malmö, the total district heating output decreased six percent in the first half of the year. This is due in part to continued energy-efficiency enhancements, such as the installation of Wihlborgs' innovative reversible heat pump in more properties. At the Sankt Jörgen 21 property in Malmö, this pump helped lower energy consumption almost 40 percent. In the Österport 7, Terminalen 5, Muren 5 and Nya Vattentornet 3 properties, we have realised savings of up to 35 percent by using different energy optimisation methods.
As a regional builder, Wihlborgs is involved and contributes to a sustainable development of the Öresund region. On page 14 we give a couple examples of our work with social engagement.
While the outlook for Sweden's economy is uncertain, the outlook is slightly better in Denmark. No one knows what interest rates will be in the future, but we need to acclimatise to significantly higher levels than we have experienced in recent years. Wihlborgs' business model works even in times such as these and, for many years, we have been able to demonstrate a healthy cash flow from our portfolio. That we were also able to do so for the last quarter reinforces my view that we should continue on this path. At the same time, we strive on a daily basis to improve, to create closer ties to our tenants, and to work smarter and more cost-effectively. By making small steps, we are constantly evolving and adapting to a changing world. This is how Wihlborgs builds for the future.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO
The Swedish economy is entering an economic downturn, which has mainly impacted households and companies linked to housing construction. Demand for labour remains strong according to the Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) and there are no signs of the labour market weakening. In light of the above, the downturn in the economy is expected to be relatively short-lived and have only a limited impact on the labour market. Sweden's GDP is expected to shrink 0.2 percent in 2023 before recovering in 2024 to post growth of 1.4 percent. Several of Sweden's most important trading partners are expected to post relatively weak performances both this year and next, which will impact Sweden's export industry. The Silf/Swedbank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for for industry in June, the level of 44.8 was slightly stronger than in May, but still well below the historical average. For the services sector, the PMI weakened in June to 46.1, which was due to the weak housing sector and the shrinking purchasing power of households.
The Riksbank's June meeting noted that while inflation was still falling, it remained too high and therefore raised the policy rate to 3.75 percent. Inflation has declined sharply in Denmark and year-on-year amounted to 2.9 percent in May. The rapid drop in inflation was largely due to falling energy prices while those for goods/services continued to rise. In its latest report, the independent Danish Economic Councils predicts GDP growth in Denmark of 1 percent, both in 2023 and in 2024, and inflation to reach 4.3 percent in 2023 before falling to 2.9 percent in 2024. The outlook has improved since last autumn, with only 50,000 people expected to become unemployed compared with 100,000 six months ago.
In the "Skånsk konjunktur" ("Business in Skåne") report, Sparbanken Skåne and Øresundsinstituttet describe development as split. While manufacturing continues to perform well, housing construction is slowing considerably. Moreover, Skåne is entering a period of reduced infrastructure investment. Unemployment decreased from 8.5 percent in February to 8.2 percent in April this year. Unemployment among young people also continued to decline over the year and was 9.3 percent in April, which is its lowest since summer 2008. Job growth is becoming increasingly concentrated to Malmö and southwestern Skåne, where 9 out of 10 new jobs have been created.
In SEPREF's (the Swedish Property Research Forum) consensus forecast for the second quarter of 2023, the prime rent in Malmö remains unchanged at SEK 3,000/m². The yield requirement for prime locations has stabilised at 4.5 percent, although most respondents expect rising yield requirements in the coming year.
According to Colliers, turnover in the Swedish real estate market amounted to SEK 33 billion for the first five months of 2023, down sharply compared with SEK 142 billion last year. A slight upturn in volume was discernible in May, when, year-on-year, it only fell from SEK 16 billion to SEK 10 billion. In Denmark, the volume for the first five months of 2023 declined from DKK 38 billion to DKK 13 billion.
The highest levels of activity in Skåne were noted in Lund, where Axis acquired two large office properties of 51,000 m² at Ideon from Castellum. Moreover, Hotell Planetstaden (12,800 m²) was sold to Reato Group for SEK 250 million, in a transaction that also includes the hotel operator. In Denmark, Corem sold a warehouse property in Greve to the Swiss Life fund for DKK 160 million.
Net letting, quarterly
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Comparative figures for income statement items relate to values for the corresponding period 2022 and balance sheet items as of 2022-12-31.
Rental income amounted to SEK 1,935 million (1,599) corresponding to an increase by 21 procent. Of the rental income, service income accounted for SEK 227 million (169), whose increase is mainly due to increased addtional charges to tenants of SEK 48 million as a result of increased energy costs. During the second quarter, additional billing has been reduced by SEK 15 million in consideration of the regulation of expected electricity support towards the tenants. Service revenue from the Danish canteen operations has decreased as this is run by an external party from 1 March. A compilation of the change in rental income compared to the previous year appears in the table below.
| Rental income January-June 2022 | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Acquisitions | 94 |
| Currency effect | 27 |
| Index | 137 |
| Additional charges | 48 |
| Completed projects, new leases and renegotiations |
32 |
| Rental income January-June 2023 | 1,935 |
At the end of the period the occupancy rate for investment properties, excluding Projects & Land, is 93 percent (92). During the period new leases were signed to a value of SEK 154 million (163). Lease terminations totalled SEK 134 million (94). This represents a net letting of SEK 20 million (69).




Total property costs amounted to SEK 546 million (464). Of the increase of SEK 82 million, increased operating costs account for approximately half, which in turn is mainly due to aquired properties of SEK 21 million and higher electricity costs of SEK 11 million.
During the second quarter, expected electricity subsidies of SEK 20 million have reduced electricity costs. Of the increased property tax of SEK 20 million, SEK 8 million refers to revaluations in connection with the general revaluation of the previous year, which was obtained in July 2022, and SEK 7 million refers to acquisitions. Rental losses during the period amounted to SEK 2 million, last year these were positive with SEK 1 million.
The historical summary at the bottom of page 21 illustrates how costs vary over the different quarters of the year.
The operating surplus amounted to SEK 1,389 million (1,135) representing a surplus ratio of 72 percent (71). Of the change, SEK 60 million (13) was attributable to property acquisitions and divestments, in addition, currency effects have affected by SEK 16 million (7).
The costs for central administration were SEK 44 million (44).
Net interest totalled SEK -422 Mkr (-145), of which interest income accounted for SEK 9 million (6). The interest expense for the period, incl. realized effects from interest rate derivatives, was SEK 431 million (151). The leasehold amounted to SEK 2 million (2). During the period net payments on interest rate derivatives were positive at SEK 110 million (-25).
At the end of the period, the average interest rate, including the cost of credit agreements, was 3.81 percent, compared with 2.59 percent at year-end.

Well-being and health were high on the agenda when designing Wihlborgs' new head office in Malmö. Since May, the visiting address has moved to Dockplatsen 16 (Skrovet 3), overlooking the bustling Dockan neighbourhood. The office provides space for socializing, creativity and events as well as for focused work. The nicknames of people who worked at the old Kockums shipyard over the years have been used to name the 28 variously sized meeting and conference rooms. Wihlborgs has chosen to have individual workplaces in the new premises to be able to maintain a sense of belonging and to facilitate finding colleague in the open office landscape.
Profit participation in joint ventures amounted to SEK 27 million (6), of which SEK 20 million is attributable to a property sale in a joint venture. Income from property management amounted to SEK 948 million (950).
The pre-tax profit, i.e. after value changes on properties and derivatives, was SEK 797 million (1,954). During the period,
value changes on properties amounted to SEK -87 million (372). Changed market interest rate have entailed negative value changes on derivatives amounting to SEK -64 million (632), of which SEK -58 million (638) are attributable to interest rate derivates and SEK -6 million (-6) to other financial items.
The profit after taxes was SEK 625 million (1,549). Total tax amounted to SEK 172 million (405), of which current tax SEK 15 SEK million (22) and deferred tax SEK 157 million (383).
The summaries below are based on Wihlborgs' property portfolio as of 30 June 2023. Rental income relates to contracted rental income on an annual basis as of 1 July 2023.
The operating surplus is based on the properties' earning capacity on an annual basis based on rental income for July 2023, operating and maintenance costs, property administration on a rolling twelve-month basis and property tax.
Wihlborgs' property portfolio consists of commercial properties in the Öresund region, located in Malmö, Helsingborg, Lund and Copenhagen. The property portfolio 30 June 2023 consisted of 306 properties (306) with a lettable area of 2,254,000 m2 (2,229,000). 7 of the properties (7) are leasehold rights.
The properties' carrying amount was SEK 56,629 million (55,179), which corresponds to the estimated market value. The total rental value was SEK 4,250 million (4,170) and the contracted rental income on annual basis SEK 3,905 million (3,810). The like-for-like increase in rental value increased to 10.4 percent and contracted rental income increased by 12.1 percent compared to 12 months previously.
The economic occupancy rate for Office/Retail properties was 94 percent (94) and for Logistics/Production 92 percent (92). The rental value for Office/Retail and Logistics/Production represented in total 83 respective 15 percent of total rental value.
The operating surplus from investment properties, excluding property administration and Projects/Land, is SEK 2,975 million (2,949) which with a carrying amount of SEK 53,630 million (51,483) corresponds to a running yield of 5.5 percent (5.7). Broken down by property category, this is 5.4 percent (5.6) for Office/Retail and 6.7 percent (6.9) for Logistics/ Production.
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| Entire property stock | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01, SEK m | 2022-07-01, SEK m | Percent | |||
| Rental value | 4,250 | 3,537 | + 20.2 | ||
| Rental income | 3,905 | 3,239 | + 20.6 |
| Like-for-like* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01, SEK m | 2022-07-01, SEK m | Percent | ||
| 3,851 | 3,489 | +10.4 | ||
| 3,612 | 3,221 | +12.1 | ||
*Excluding projekt & land

Copenhagen 22 %
Project/Land 5 % Redovisat värde per område
Copenhagen 22 %
16 % Lund
16 % Lund
83 % Ofce/Retail
Project/Land 5 %
Redovisat värde per fastighetskategori
Logistics/Production
83 % Ofce/Retail
22 % Helsingborg
22 % Helsingborg
Malmö 40 %
Malmö 40 %
Redovisat värde per område
Logistics/Production
Redovisat värde per fastighetskategori
12 %
12 %
By year-end the valuation of all Wihlborgs' properties is carried out by external valuers. By the valuation as of 30 June 2023 around 20 properties have been valued externally and others internally. The valuation has meant that the property value har decreased by SEK 87 million (+372). The assumptions regarding future indexation and yield requirements were changed gradually during 2022 but have been largely unchanged during the first half year 2023. A positive net letting and completion of projects have affected valuations positively, while maintenance investments and certain termination risks have had a negative impact. Project/Land 3% Logistics/Production 15 % Hyresvärde per fastighetskategori Malmö 35% Copenhagen 25 % Hyresvärde per område Project/Land 3% Logistics/Production 15 % Hyresvärde per fastighetskategori Malmö 35% Copenhagen 25 % Hyresvärde per område
Fair value has been determined using a combination of a yield-based method and a location-price method, in which transactions completed in the sub-markets concerned are analysed in order to calibrate the parameters for the yieldbased method. The value is considered to correspond to the yield value that is calculated from normally five-year cash flow analyses. The value of newbuild projects in progress is determined as the value as if the project were complete, less deduction of estimated remaining cost. Undeveloped land and other upgrade projects are valued according to the location-price method. The method for valuation is the same as previously. There is a comprehensive description of the method for valuation of properties on pages 82-83 and 106-107 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report. As of 30 June 2023 the carrying amount for the properties is SEK 56 629 million (55 179). 82 % Ofce/Retail 24 % Helsingborg 16 % Lund 82 % Ofce/Retail 24 % Helsingborg 16 % Lund

Redovisat värde per område Book value per area, %

| Changes in carrying amount of properties | |
|---|---|
| Changes | Group total, SEK m |
| Carrying amount 1 January 2023 | 55,179 |
| Acquisitions | 20 |
| Investments | 933 |
| Properties sold | - |
| Change in value | -87 |
| Currency translations | 584 |
| Carrying amount 30 June 2023 | 56,629 |

The Wihlborgs AGM took place at 26 April in Slagthuset in Malmö. A film from the AGM where representatives from Wihlborgs tell about some of our projects, is available in swedish at www.wihlborgs.se/sv/investor-relations. Scan the QR-code
to watch the film
| Analysis per property category in each management area | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area/ | Number of | Area, m2 | Carrying | Rental value, | Rental value, | Economic | Rental | Operating surplus | Surplus | Operating surplus | Yield excl |
| property category | properties | thousand | amount, | SEK m | SEK/m2 | occupancy | income, | incl.property | ratio, | excl.property | property |
| SEK m | rate, % | SEK m | admin., SEK m | % | admin., SEK m | admin., % | |||||
| Malmö | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 52 | 461 | 19,266 | 1,294 | 2,809 | 95 | 1,233 | 958 | 78 | 1,000 | 5.2 |
| Logistics/Production | 31 | 146 | 2,092 | 174 | 1,194 | 97 | 168 | 132 | 79 | 142 | 6.8 |
| Project & Land | 20 | 29 | 970 | 26 | 899 | - | 4 | -10 | - | -7 | - |
| Total Malmö | 103 | 635 | 22,328 | 1,494 | 2,352 | 94 | 1,405 | 1,080 | 77 | 1,135 | 5.1 |
| Helsingborg | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 39 | 284 | 8,556 | 637 | 2,242 | 91 | 582 | 439 | 75 | 457 | 5.3 |
| Logistics/Production | 56 | 359 | 3,489 | 358 | 995 | 89 | 317 | 224 | 71 | 243 | 7.0 |
| Project & Land | 12 | 9 | 530 | 13 | 1,430 | - | 11 | 8 | - | 9 | - |
| Total Helsingborg | 107 | 652 | 12,575 | 1,007 | 1,544 | 90 | 909 | 671 | 74 | 709 | 5.6 |
| Lund | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 26 | 234 | 8,298 | 662 | 2,831 | 92 | 609 | 431 | 71 | 472 | 5.7 |
| Logistics/Production | 4 | 23 | 271 | 23 | 1,000 | 98 | 22 | 17 | 74 | 18 | 6.7 |
| Project & Land | 4 | 7 | 517 | 14 | 2,043 | - | 1 | -4 | - | -2 | - |
| Total Lund | 34 | 264 | 9,086 | 699 | 2,652 | 90 | 633 | 444 | 70 | 488 | 5.4 |
| Copenhagen | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 49 | 572 | 10,712 | 917 | 1,603 | 94 | 862 | 566 | 66 | 590 | 5.5 |
| Logistics/Production | 9 | 61 | 946 | 70 | 1,147 | 96 | 67 | 52 | 78 | 54 | 5.7 |
| Project & Land | 4 | 69 | 982 | 63 | 904 | - | 29 | 9 | - | 9 | - |
| Total Copenhagen | 62 | 703 | 12,640 | 1,050 | 1,495 | 91 | 958 | 627 | 65 | 653 | 5.2 |
| Total Wihlborgs | 306 | 2,254 | 56,629 | 4,250 | 1,886 | 92 | 3,905 | 2,822 | 72 | 2,985 | 5.3 |
| Total excluding | |||||||||||
| projects and land | 266 | 2,140 | 53,630 | 4,135 | 1,932 | 93 | 3,860 | 2,818 | 73 | 2,975 | 5.5 |
| Analysis of lettable space per area and category of use | |||||||||||
| Area | Office, m2 | Retail, m2 | Logistics/Production, m2 Education/Health care, m2 | Misc., m2 | Total, m2 | Share, % | |||||
| Malmö1 | 357,814 | 41,627 | 168,725 | 49,469 | 17,736 | 635,370 | 28 | ||||
| Helsingborg2 | 225,418 | 73,936 | 296,316 | 44,265 | 12,095 | 652,030 | 29 | ||||
| Lund3 | 199,240 | 13,057 | 36,087 | 5,554 | 9,664 | 263,603 | 12 | ||||
| Copenhagen4 | 516,682 | 8,396 | 125,382 | 12,514 | 39,598 | 702,572 | 31 | ||||
| Total | 1,299,153 | 137,016 | 626,510 | 111,802 | 79,092 | 2,253,575 | 100 | ||||
| Share, % | 58 | 6 | 28 | 5 | 3 |
2) Miscellaneous area in Helsingborg includes 1,819 m2 residential. 4) Miscellaneous area in Copenhagen includes 5,600 m2 hotel.

The Kvartetten office building in Hyllie is as much a pilot project for sustainable construction as a workplace of the future. In June, Wihlborgs opened the triple-certified building together with the tenants Trygg-Hansa, Mindpark and Restaurang Spill, which has already moved in. The IT security company Sciber will also join in the autumn.
Investments in the property portfolio totalled SEK 933 million (568). Approved investments in ongoing projects amount to SEK 3,354 million, of which SEK 988 million had been invested at the end of the period.
The Groups liquid assets totalled SEK 185 million (159) at the end of the period. At the end of the period unutilized credit facilities, including unused overdraft facilities of SEK 447 million (361), amounted to SEK 2,447 million (2,856).
| Investments in progress >SEK 50 million, 30 June 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Category of use | Municipality | Completion date |
Rentable area, m2 |
Occupancy rate, % |
Estimated investment, SEK m* |
Expended 2023-06-30, SEK m |
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| Kunskapen 1 | Office/Retail | Lund | Q4 2023 | 6,000 | 50 | 244 | 183 | |||
| Plåtförädlingen 15 | Logistics/Production Helsingborg | Q4 2023 | 8,700 | 75 | 141 | 101 | ||||
| Tomaten 1 | Logistics/Production Lund | Q2 2024 | 6,400 | 100 | 137 | 42 | ||||
| Rausgård 21 | Logistics/Production Helsingborg | Q3 2024 | 25,000 | 100 | 420 | 126 | ||||
| Snårskogen 5 | Logistics/Production Helsingborg | Q3 2024 | 3,600 | 100 | 78 | 1 | ||||
| Sunnanå 12:54 | Logistics/Production Malmö | Q2 2025 | 17,000 | 100 | 302 | 1 | ||||
| Bläckhornet 1 | Office/Retail | Malmö | Q4 2025 | 16,600 | 0 | 884 | 72 | |||
| Posthornet 1 | Office/Retail | Lund | Q4 2025 | 9,900 | 0 | 448 | 11 | |||
| Total | 93,200 | 2,654 | 537 | |||||||
*Including land
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Plåtförädlingen 15 (Illustration) Posthornet 1 (Illustration)

Wihlborgs has not done any property transactions during the second quarter of 2023.
| Property transactions January–June 2023 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Property | Municipality | Management area | Category | Area, m2 Price, SEK m |
Operating surplus 2023, SEK m1 |
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| Acquisitions | |||||||||
| Q1 | Tomaten 1 | Lund | Lund Centrum/Gastelyckan Land | - | 20 | - | |||
| Acquisitions total 2023 | - | 20 | - | ||||||
| Sales | |||||||||
| Q1 | - | - | - | - | - |
Sales total 2023 - . .
1) Operating surplus that are included in the results for the period.
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Posthornet 1 (Illustration) Tomaten 1 (Illustration)
Wihlborgs has a strong commitment to the Öresund region – through the development of the business community, the daily lives of our tenants, the growth of the cities and the future of the entire region. A region that attracts investment, capital, infrastructure development and labour is a region that can also continue to develop positively. When the city and the region grow, so does the need for new premises.
Wihlborgs' strong local presence in its home market enables close collaboration with cities, companies, suppliers, universities, and the public and non-profit sectors. As a "region-builder," Wihlborgs contributes to the region's sustainable development, inspires others to make sustainable choices and enables customers to meet and create new business opportunities and innovation.
The shared theme of the endeavours Wihlborgs chooses to support is the development of people and companies – we provide the right prerequisites for young people to find the courage to stand on their own feet, and to move on to reach their full potential and contribute to growth, innovation and
development. This includes everything from homework help to major innovation platforms such as Ideon Science Park in Lund and Medeon Science Park in Malmö.
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One important aspect of Wihlborgs' growth journey is to choose the right suppliers and contractors, so that all the work that is undertaken is in line with Wihlborgs' ambitions with respect to environmental, climate and social issues, as well as the work environment. To support the development of the local business community and help create jobs, purchasing from suppliers established in this region is prioritised.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs
Social sustainability also includes making premises available to non-profit organisations, or, as in the case of an office building in Ballerup outside Copenhagen, to the municipality of Ballerup to provide housing to Ukrainian refugees. Many Wihlborgs employees take active roles in building the region by sharing knowledge, advice and commitment through forums such as working groups, boards, mentoring programs, etc.
Wihlborgs compiles an annual sustainability report prepared according to the Annual Accounts Act, GRI Standards, EPRA Sustainability Best Practice Recommendations (sBPR) and TCFD guidelines for reporting climate-related risks. We follow up on prioritised sustainability topics and goals in each interim report. We also provide information about current activities and events during the quarter that have a bearing on our sustainability agenda. More information about our sustainability agenda is available on Wihlborgs' website. Read more at www.wihlborgs.se/en/about-us/sustainability/

Techship is an entrepreneurial programme aimed at motivating and inspiring young people to start their own business or engage in further studies. Wihlborgs launched the initiative in partnership with Helsingborgshem and the tech hub HETCH, which operates in Wihlborgs' Prisma property (Ursula 1) in Helsingborg. Of the 20 young persons who were admitted to the programme in 2022, nine have had the opportunity to pursue their business idea in an incubator, five have secured employment and two have acquired an internship.
Ideon Navigator Scaleup at Ideon in Lund, where Wihlborgs is the largest property owner, is an accelerator program for growth. Funding for the program is mainly provided by Wihlborgs and Region Skåne, and to a lesser extent by the companies themselves. The program, aimed at selected smaller companies with substantial growth potential, provides access to experienced external growth leaders in a controlled process over a period of about two years. Companies participating in the program have experienced good results with subsequent growth of between 25 and 100 percent.
Venture Cup is a competition for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow and connects business experts with future entrepreneurs and offers inspiration, education, guidance and networking. Since it was started back in 1998, more than 17,000 business ideas have competed, of which some 30 percent have become businesses. Wihlborgs is a partner of Venture Cup Region South.
Helsingborg C has been undergoing renovation by Wihlborgs over the past couple of years and its former shabby state has been transformed into a welcoming and safe environment where travellers and visitors like to stay. The renovation has boosted the entire neighbourhood as well as the attractiveness of Helsingborg. Helsingborg C was recertified in 2022 in accordance with Purple Flag, a method for creating an equal-opportunity, safe and attractive city with a variety of offerings and activities for everyone, including in the evenings.
The targets concerning energy consumption, climate impact, environmental certification and supplier evaluations are followed up each quarter.
Energy consumption per square metre has declined about 3 percent, which was in line with the reduction in the first quarter. In Malmö, the total district heating output decreased six percent in the first half of the year. This is due in part to continued energy-efficiency enhancements, such as the installation of Wihlborgs' innovative reversible heat pump in more properties. At the Sankt Jörgen 21 property in Malmö, this pump helped lower energy consumption almost 40 percent. In the Österport 7, Terminalen 5, Muren 5 and Nya Vattentornet 3 properties, we have realised savings of up to 35 percent by using different energy optimisation methods. In the first quarter, carbon emissions per square metre increased slightly, primarily due to a higher proportion of fossil fuels in Danish district heating plants.
Wihlborgs has remained very active in certifying office properties in Sweden, with the aim of certifying 90 percent by 2025. Four existing properties have been approved in accordance with Miljöbyggnad In-Use and one under Miljöbyggnad, all with Silver. At the quarter's end, 23 certifications of existing properties and about ten certifications of ongoing new production were in progress.
The percentage of strategic suppliers that could be approved without a remark in Wihlborgs' updated process for sustainability evaluation increased from 72 percent in the first quarter to 79 percent in the second quarter. By clarifying Wihlborgs' expectations and through continued dialogue with suppliers, the ambition is to gradually increase this percentage.

Each year, the non-profit AllBright foundation, which promotes gender equality and meritocracy in business, conducts a review to highlight gender equality in Sweden's listed companies. For several years, Wihlborgs has figured at the top of the green list (that is, its list of the most gender-equal listed companies) and figures again in 2023. Wihlborgs has an equal gender distribution among managers, in Group Management and on its Board.
It is encouraging to again note an increase in the number of women in the management of listed companies after the lull last year. We are proud of our achievements to date, but much work remains to be done – not least in terms of recruiting more people with a foreign background to management and the Board."
Tove Gleisner, HR Director at Wihlborgs
2023 Jan-Jun 6 months
2022 Jan-Jun 6 months
2022 Jan-Dec 12 months
2022 Apr-Jun
CEO´s comments Market comments Income, expenses and profit Assets Sustainabl Sustainable business e Liabilities and equity Financial reports Key figures Definitions Calendar Contact
| (office, Sweden) | > 90 | 65 | 44 | 65 | 44 | 49 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customers' willingness to recommend |
% customers | > 75 | - | - | - | - | 92 |
| Sponsorship with community orientation |
% of sponsoring | > 50 | - | - | - | - | 53 |
| Comitted employees (Trust index) | % of employees | > 85 | - | - | - | - | 86 |
| Energy use | kWh/m2 | < 85 | 13,1 | 13,5 | 45,6 | 46,3 | 88,6 |
| CO2 emissions, scope 1–2 | kg CO2 e/m2 |
< 1.0 | 0,22 | 0,19 | 0,70 | 0,60 | 1,35 |
| Evaluation of suppliers** | % approved | 100 | 79 | - | - | - | - |
*) Offices, Sweden
Key figures - sustainable properties
**) Strategic supplyers (approx. 40% of total number of suppliers), who perform projects/work on our properties.
As of 30 June 2023 equity totalled SEK 23,086 million (23,380) after SEK 953 million was paid as a dividend during the second quarter. The equity/assets ratio stood at 39.6 percent (41.2).

The group's borrowings as of 30 June amounted to SEK 28,499 million (26,806) with an average interest rate including costs for credit agreements of 3.81 percent (2.59).
With consideration to the company's net debt of SEK 28.5 billion, the loan-to-value ratio is 50.3 percent (48.6) as a percentage of property values.
The loans' average fixed interest period including effects of derivatives on 30 June 2023 amounted to 2.5 years (2.0). The average loan maturity, including commited credit facilities, amounted to 6.0 years (6.1). 8 % of outstanding borrowings come from the bond market. During 2023 bonds amounting to SEK 820 m are due for repayment.
| Structure of interest and loan maturities as of 30 June 2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest maturity | Loan maturity | |||||||
| Matures, year |
Loan amount, SEK m |
Av. interest rate, %* |
Credit ag., SEK m |
Utilised, SEK m |
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| 2023 | 15,940 | 4.94 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| 2024 | 1,788 | 1.43 | 5,600 | 5,050 | ||||
| 2025 | 1,788 | 1.44 | 12,161 | 10,764 | ||||
| 2026 | 1,252 | 1.62 | 1,125 | 625 | ||||
| 2027 | 1,823 | 3.27 | 624 | 624 | ||||
| >2027 | 5,909 | 2.66 | 10,616 | 10,616 | ||||
| Total | 28,499 | 3.77 | 30,946 | 28,499 | ||||
*) Excluding costs for credit agreements.
Wihlborgs use interest rate derivatives in order to reduce the risk level in the loan portfolio. A summary of the terms is shown in the table below.
| Interest rate derivatives portfolio 30 June 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate swaps | ||||
| Maturity | Amount, SEK m | Interest, % | ||
| 2023 | 565 | 0.54 | ||
| 2024 | 1,788 | 0.41 | ||
| 2025 | 1,788 | 0.42 | ||
| 2026 | 1,252 | 0.59 | ||
| 2027 | 1,823 | 2.23 | ||
| >2027 | 4,135 | 2.04 | ||
| Total | 11,351 | 1.32 | ||
Changing market interest rates have meant decreased value in Wihlborgs' interest rate derivative portfolio, which at the end of the period amounted to 634 million (695).
Interest-rate derivatives are recognised at fair value in accordance with IFRS 9. All derivatives are classified in level 2 in accordance with IRS 13.
For information on the valuation approach for interest rate derivatives, see page 100 of the 2022 Annual Report.
Average net debt relative to rolling 12-month operating income amounted to 10.6 times (11.0). Wihlborgs has a strong position with nine existing properties at Väla


södra, in eastern Helsingborg. In the second quarter, Wihlborgs signed an agreement with the machine rental company Renta to construct a new 1,300 m2 building at Grustaget 1. Warehouse, workshop and laundry areas make up 80 percent of the building with the remaining 20 percent as office space.
At the end of the period, the number of FTEs at Wihlborgs was 219 (256) of which 65 (105) were in property service. From 1 March, the canteen operations in Denmark are run by an external party. The transition has also included around forty employees.
Of the total number of FTEs 78 (77) were in Malmö, 36 (38) in Helsingborg, 33 (32) in Lund and 72 (109) in Copenhagen. The average age of employees is 44 years and women make up 38 (41) percent.
The parent company owns no properties, but deals with questions relating to the stock market and joint Group functions for administration, management and borrowing. The parent company's turnover is mostly related to the billing of services to Group companies.
The parent company has invested SEK 0 million (1), including shareholder contribution, in shares in subsidiaries and other shares.
The parent company's income statement and balance sheet are found on page 22.
A description of all participations in joint ventures and holdings in joint operations held by Wihlborgs will be found on pages 108–109 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report.
The largest shareholder in Wihlborgs is Backahill, representing the Paulsson family, with 11.1 percent of the shares outstanding.
Shares held by owners registered abroad account for 36 percent. The number of shareholders is approximately 31,000.
CEO´s comments Market comments Income, expenses and profit Assets Sustainable business Liabilities and equity Financial reports Key figures Definitions Calendar Contact
| Number of shares, thousands | Proportion of equity and votes, % | |
|---|---|---|
| Backahill | 34,076 | 11.1 |
| SEB Investment Management | 17,501 | 5.7 |
| Swedbank Robur funds | 15,984 | 5.2 |
| Länsförsäkringar funds | 15,791 | 5.1 |
| SHB funds | 9,938 | 3.2 |
| Bank of Norway | 6,517 | 2.1 |
| Nordea funds | 5,176 | 1.7 |
| AMF funds | 4,564 | 1.5 |
| Qviberg family | 4,538 | 1.5 |
| Life insurance company Skandia | 3,686 | 1.2 |
| Other shareholders reg. in Sweden | 85,571 | 27.8 |
| Other shareholders reg. abroad | 104,084 | 33.9 |
| Totalt antal utestående aktier | 307,427 | 100.0 |


Wihlborgs' future development and ability to reach its operational goals are influenced by numerous risks and uncertainties. By systematically reviewing, analysing and managing these risks and uncertainties, it is possible to limit them and concurrently create the prerequisites for continued growth.
The risks assessed as having a significant influence on the Group's earnings trend and cash flow are the variations in rental income, property costs and interest-rates. The properties are measured at fair value with changes in value in the income statement resulting in positive and negative impacts on earnings during the year. Property valuation also impacts Wihlborgs' financial position and key metrics. The extent of changes in value is partly determined by Wihlborgs' own capacity, through alteration and upgrading of properties, as well as by leases and client structures, to increase the properties' market value, and partly by external factors that affect supply and demand in the property markets where the company is active. Property valuation should take in to account an interval of uncertainty, which in a functioning market, typically consists of +/-5–10% to reflect the inherent uncertainty of assumptions and estimates.
In addition to the above, risks also include financing risks. Wihlborgs is dependent on external loans to meet its undertakings and complete transactions. Risks are managed using Wihlborgs' financial policy, which stipulates objectives, guidelines and risk limits for Wihlborgs' financial activities.
In pages 84–89 and 101–102 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report there is a comprehensive description of the risks facing the Group, how these are handled and a grading with regard to the assessed impact on the business and the probability that the risk will occur
ihlborgs follows the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), as well as interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as endorsed by the European Union. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Information under IAS 34 p.16A is submitted in the notes and elsewhere in the interim report
The Group applies the same accounting policies and valuation methods as in the most recent annual report. Wihlborgs assesses that none of the new or amended standards approved by the EU, or interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee, that entered force after 1 January 2023, affect its results or financial position in any material sense. The Group applies the Swedish Financial Reporting Board's recommendation RFR 1, Supplementary Accounting Rules for Corporate Groups and the Parent Company applies RFR 2.
Wihlborgs has acquired the Klædemålet 9, København Ø property, with the transfer scheduled for 4 July 2023. The lettable area amounts to 3,900 square meters and was aquired for DKK 71,5 million.
Malmö 10 July 2023
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ)
| Anders Jarl | Lennart Mauritzson | Tina Andersson |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Deputy Chairman | Board member |
| Amela Hodzic | Jan Litborn | Anna Werntoft |
| Board member | Board member | Board member |
Johan Röstin Ulrika Hallengren Board member CEO
The Board of Directors and the CEO offer assurance that the interim report provides a fair summary of the parent company's and the Group's business activities, status and profits, and describes the significant risks and uncertainty factors faced by the parent company and the companies that are part of the Group.
This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022/2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Apr-Jun 3 months | Apr-Jun 3 months | Jan-Jun 6 months | Jan-Jun 6 months | jul-Jun 12 months | Jan-Dec 12 months |
| Rental income | 964 | 804 | 1,935 | 1,599 | 3,671 | 3,335 |
| Operating costs | -111 | -115 | -285 | -245 | -561 | -521 |
| Repairs and maintenance | -30 | -23 | -60 | -47 | -128 | -115 |
| Property tax | -61 | -52 | -122 | -102 | -246 | -226 |
| Property administration | -40 | -36 | -79 | -70 | -151 | -142 |
| Total property costs | -242 | -226 | -546 | -464 | -1,086 | -1,004 |
| Operating surplus | 722 | 578 | 1,389 | 1,135 | 2,585 | 2,331 |
| Central administration | -21 | -22 | -44 | -44 | -88 | -88 |
| Interest income | 5 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 14 |
| Interest expenses | -239 | -78 | -431 | -151 | -679 | -399 |
| Leasehold rent | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -5 |
| Share in results of joint ventures | 25 | 4 | 27 | 6 | 29 | 8 |
| Income of property management | 491 | 483 | 948 | 950 | 1,859 | 1,861 |
| Change in value of properties | -59 | 151 | -87 | 372 | -63 | 396 |
| Change in value of derivatives | 35 | 292 | -64 | 632 | -42 | 654 |
| Pre-tax profit | 467 | 926 | 797 | 1,954 | 1,754 | 2,911 |
| Current tax | -8 | -10 | -15 | -22 | -37 | -44 |
| Deferred tax | -89 | -183 | -157 | -383 | -353 | -579 |
| Profit for the period1 | 370 | 733 | 625 | 1,549 | 1,364 | 2,288 |
| OTHER TOTAL PROFIT LOSS | ||||||
| Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the year: | ||||||
| Translation differences on recalculation of foreign operations | 183 | 139 | 239 | 179 | 443 | 383 |
| Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations | -184 | -136 | -242 | -179 | -443 | -380 |
| Tax attributable to items that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the year | 28 | 24 | 37 | 32 | 68 | 63 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 27 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 68 | 66 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period1 | 397 | 760 | 659 | 1,581 | 1,432 | 2,354 |
| Earnings per share2 | 1.20 | 2.38 | 2.03 | 5.04 | 4.44 | 7.44 |
| No. of shares at end of the period, thousands3 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Average no. of shares, thousands3 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
1) The entire profit/comprehensive ncome is attributable to the parent company's shareholders.
2) Key ratios per share have been calculated based on a weighted average number of shares during the period. There are no outstanding subscription options, convertibles or other potential ordinary shares and accordingly, no dilution effects to take into consideration.
| Consolidated cash flow statement summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-31 | SEK m |
| 56,629 | 51,760 | 55,179 | Operating activities |
| 143 | 146 | 146 | |
| 424 | 387 | 391 | |
| 638 | 669 | 696 | |
| 332 | 339 | 238 | |
| 185 | 443 | 159 | |
| 58,351 | 53,744 | 56,809 | |
| 5,341 | 4,992 | 5,180 | |
| 28,499 | 24,853 | 26,806 | Investment activities |
| 143 | 145 | 144 | |
| 4 | - | 1 | |
| 42 | 45 | 43 | |
| 1,236 | 1,102 | 1,255 | |
| 58,351 | 53,744 | 56,809 | |
| 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2023 Jan-Jun | 2022 Jan–Jun | 2022 Jan-Dec | |||
| Total equity at beginning of period | 23,380 | 21,948 | 21,948 | |||
| Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders |
||||||
| Opening amount | 23,380 | 21,948 | 21,948 | |||
| Dividend paid* | -953 | -922 | -922 | |||
| Profit for the period | 625 | 1,549 | 2,288 | |||
| Other comprehensive income | 34 | 32 | 66 | |||
| Total equity at end of period | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
*) All shares are ordinary shares
| SEK m | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Dec | |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Operating surplus | 722 | 578 | 1,389 | 1,135 | 2,331 |
| Central administration | -21 | -22 | -44 | -44 | -88 |
| Non-cash items | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Interest recieved | 8 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 40 |
| Interest paid | -211 | -78 | -407 | -158 | -406 |
| Income tax paid | -8 | 2 | -30 | -9 | -62 |
| Change in operating receivables | 67 | -42 | 13 | -115 | -88 |
| Change in operating liabilities | -156 | -116 | -138 | -37 | 199 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 404 | 329 | 800 | 812 | 1,942 |
| Investment activities | |||||
| Acquisitions of properties | 0 | -377 | -20 | -377 | -2,438 |
| Investments in existing properties | -542 | -298 | -933 | -568 | -1,518 |
| Sales of properties | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 97 |
| Change in other non-current assets | -4 | 1 | -8 | 0 | -1 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -546 | -674 | -961 | -944 | -3,860 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Dividends paid | -953 | -922 | -953 | -922 | -922 |
| Change in borrowing | 1,806 | 2,227 | 3,244 | 4,893 | 8,194 |
| Loan repayments | -747 | -832 | -2,102 | -3,709 | -5,504 |
| Change in other long-term liabilities | -3 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -6 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 103 | 473 | 187 | 260 | 1,762 |
| Cash flow for the period | -39 | 128 | 26 | 128 | -156 |
| Opening cash flow | 224 | 315 | 159 | 315 | 315 |
| Closing cash flow | 185 | 443 | 185 | 443 | 159 |
| Historical summary of last eight quarters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | ||||||||
| Rental income | 964 | 971 | 888 | 848 | 804 | 795 | 770 | 813 |
| Operating costs | -111 | -174 | -151 | -125 | -115 | -130 | -118 | -99 |
| Repairs and maintenance | -30 | -30 | -39 | -29 | -23 | -24 | -34 | -24 |
| Property tax | -61 | -61 | -57 | -67 | -52 | -50 | -45 | -49 |
| Property administration | -40 | -39 | -39 | -33 | -36 | -34 | -36 | -29 |
| Operating surplus | 722 | 667 | 602 | 594 | 578 | 557 | 537 | 612 |
| Income from property management | 491 | 457 | 436 | 475 | 483 | 467 | 443 | 513 |
| Profit for the period | 370 | 255 | 290 | 449 | 733 | 816 | 1,668 | 673 |
| Surplus ratio, % | 74.9 | 68.7 | 67.8 | 70.0 | 71.9 | 70.1 | 69.7 | 75.3 |
| Investment yield, % | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 39.6 | 41.1 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 42.1 | 43.6 | 42.9 | 41.5 |
| Return on equity, % | 6.4 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 7.9 | 12.9 | 14.6 | 31.6 | 13.5 |
| Earnings per share, SEK1 | 1.20 | 0.83 | 0.94 | 1.46 | 2.38 | 2.66 | 5.43 | 2.19 |
| Income property management per share, SEK1 | 1.60 | 1.49 | 1.42 | 1.55 | 1.57 | 1.52 | 1.44 | 1.67 |
| Cash flow fr operating activities per share, SEK1 | 1.31 | 1.29 | 1.69 | 1.99 | 1.07 | 1.57 | 1.82 | 1.46 |
| EPRA NRV per share, SEK1 | 90.41 | 92.08 | 90.64 | 89.28 | 87.60 | 88.52 | 86.33 | 79.84 |
| Share price as % of EPRA NRV | 86.3 | 86.2 | 86.6 | 75.4 | 81.7 | 111.4 | 119.0 | 109.2 |
| Carrying amount of properties | 56,629 | 55,701 | 55,179 | 54,488 | 51,760 | 50,618 | 50,033 | 47,741 |
| Equity | 23,086 | 23,642 | 23,380 | 23,077 | 22,607 | 22,769 | 21,948 | 20,278 |
| Total assets | 58,351 | 57,474 | 56,809 | 56,342 | 53,744 | 52,168 | 51,152 | 48,832 |
Definitions of key ratios are available on page 24-25.
1) Recalculation has been made for completed share split 2:1 in May 2022.
| Consolidated segment reporting January–March | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property management | Malmö | Helsingborg | Lund | Copenhagen | Total | |||||
| SEK m | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Rental income | 696 | 582 | 448 | 396 | 317 | 280 | 474 | 341 | 1,935 | 1,599 |
| Property costs | -157 | -136 | -117 | -101 | -94 | -81 | -179 | -145 | -546 | -464 |
| Operating surplus | 538 | 446 | 332 | 295 | 224 | 199 | 295 | 196 | 1,389 | 1,135 |
In the Group's internal reporting, activities are divided into the above segments, which are the same as described in the latest annual report. For a more detailed description of segments, see the annual report for 2022 pages 45-67. The total operating surplus shown above corresponds with the operating surplus recorded in the income statement.
The difference between the operating surplus of SEK 1,389 million (1,135) and the pre-tax profit of SEK 797 million (1,954) consists of central administration SEK -44 million (-44), financial net SEK -424 million (-147), share in results SEK 27 million (6) and changes in value of properties and derivatives SEK -151 million (1,004).
| Parent company's income statement summary | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan-Jun 2023 | Jan-Jun 2022 | Jan-Dec 2022 | ||||
| Income | 115 | 107 | 219 | ||||
| Expenses | -111 | -107 | -212 | ||||
| Operating profits | 4 | 0 | 7 | ||||
| Financial income | 803 | 1,666 | 2,506 | ||||
| Financial expenses | -644 | -320 | -726 | ||||
| Pre-tax profit | 163 | 1,346 | 1,787 | ||||
| Appropriations | – | – | 297 | ||||
| Tax | 14 | -131 | -135 | ||||
| Profit for the period | 177 | 1,215 | 1,949 |
| Parent company's balance sheet summary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-31 | |||
| Participations in Group companies | 10,651 | 9,431 | 10,651 | |||
| Receivables fr Group companies | 18,087 | 16,619 | 17,306 | |||
| Derivatives | 638 | 669 | 696 | |||
| Other assets | 292 | 293 | 291 | |||
| Cash and bank balances | 61 | 303 | 41 | |||
| Total assets | 29,729 | 27,315 | 28,985 | |||
| Equity | 6,995 | 7,038 | 7,772 | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 20,613 | 18,242 | 19,031 | |||
| Derivatives | 1 | – | 1 | |||
| Liabilities to Group companies | 1,893 | 1,831 | 1,962 | |||
| Other liabilities | 227 | 204 | 219 | |||
| Total equity and liabilities | 29,729 | 27,315 | 28,985 |
| Key figures for the group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jul-Jun | Jan-Dec |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2022/2023 | 2022 | |
| Financial | ||||
| Return on equity, % | 5.4 | 13.9 | 6.0 | 10.1 |
| Return on total capital, % | 5.1 | 6.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 39.6 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 41.2 |
| Interest coverage ratio, multiple | 3.2 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 5.6 |
| Leverage properties, % | 50.3 | 48.0 | 50.3 | 48.6 |
| Debt/equity ratio, multiple | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Share-related | ||||
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.03 | 5.04 | 4.44 | 7.44 |
| Earnings per share before tax, SEK | 2.59 | 6.36 | 5.71 | 9.47 |
| EPRA EPS, SEK | 2.88 | 2.77 | 5.56 | 5.45 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, SEK | 2.60 | 2.64 | 6.28 | 6.32 |
| EPRA NDV (net disposal value) per share, SEK | 75.09 | 73.54 | 75.09 | 76.05 |
| EPRA NRV (net reinstatement value) per share, SEK | 90.41 | 87.60 | 90.41 | 90.64 |
| Market value per share, SEK | 78.00 | 71.55 | 78.00 | 78.50 |
| Proposed dividend per share, SEK | - | - | - | 3.10 |
| Dividend yield, % | - | - | - | 3.9 |
| Total return from share, % | - | - | - | -20.6 |
| P/E-ratio I, multiple | 19.2 | 7.1 | 17.6 | 10.5 |
| P/E-ratio II, multiple | 13.5 | 12.9 | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Number of shares at the end of period, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Property-related | ||||
| Number of properties | 306 | 300 | 306 | 306 |
| Carrying amount of properties, SEK m | 56,629 | 51,760 | 56,629 | 55,179 |
| Estimated investment yield, % – all properties | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Estimated direct return, % – excl project properties | 5.3 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Lettable area, m2 | 2,253,575 | 2,149,327 | 2,253,575 | 2,228,929 |
| Rental income, SEK per m2 | 1,886 | 1,646 | 1,886 | 1,871 |
| Operating surplus, SEK per m2 | 2,822 | 1,078 | 2,822 | 1,245 |
| Financial occupancy rate, % – all properties | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 |
| Financial occupancy rate, % – excl project properties | 93 | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| Estimated surplus ratio, % | 72 | 71 | 72 | 73 |
| Employees | ||||
| Number of FTEs at period end | 219 | 257 | 219 | 256 |
More connections between Sweden and Denmark would release capacity on the Öresund Bridge, increase integration between the countries and strengthen the region's labour market. On 8 May, Wihlborgs organised a seminar, in partnership with the City of Malmö, to address the local, regional and national possibilities with an Öresund metro. The issue is highly topical as the City of Copenhagen supports a partial study for connection of the Danish side to the planned M5 metro line at the same time as the City of Malmö has started a municipal central plan for the metro.





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The basis for key financial ratios that Wihlborgs present in the Interim report January-June 2023 on page 22, are shown below.
The following financial targets have been established by the Board:
*) Risk-free interest rate is defined as the rate on a 5-year Swedish government bond.
| Unless otherwise stated, amounts are in SEK million. | 2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity | |||
| Profit for the period | 625 | 1,549 | 2,288 |
| Annualized | 1,250 | 3,098 | 2,288 |
| Equity, opening balance | 23,380 | 21,948 | 21,948 |
| Equity, closing balance | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Average equity | 23,233 | 22,278 | 22,664 |
| Return on equity, % | 5.4 | 13.9 | 10.1 |
| Return on capital employed | |||
| Profit before tax | 797 | 1,954 | 2,911 |
| Interest expense (incl value changes interest derivatives) | 495 | -481 | -255 |
| Total | 1,292 | 1,473 | 2,656 |
| Annualized | 2,584 | 2,946 | 2,656 |
| Total assets, opening balance | 56,809 | 51,152 | 51,152 |
| Total assets, closing balance | 58,351 | 53,744 | 56,809 |
| Non-interest bearing debt, opening balance | -6,465 | -5,764 | -5,764 |
| Non-interest bearing debt, closing balance | -6,608 | -6,127 | -6,465 |
| Average capital employed | 51,044 | 46,503 | 47,866 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 5.1 | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Equity/assets ratio | |||
| Equity | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Total assets | 58,351 | 53,744 | 56,809 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 39.6 | 42.1 | 41.2 |
| Interest coverage ratio | |||
| Income from property management | 948 | 950 | 1,861 |
| Interest expense | 433 | 153 | 404 |
| Total | 1,381 | 1,103 | 2,265 |
| Interest expense | 433 | 153 | 404 |
| Interest coverage ratio, multiple | 3.2 | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| Leverage properties | |||
| Borrowings | 28,499 | 24,853 | 26,806 |
| Net value investement properties | 56,629 | 51,760 | 55,179 |
| Leverage properties, % | 50.3 | 48.0 | 48.6 |
| Debt/equity ratio | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 28,654 | 25,010 | 26,962 |
| Equity | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Debt/equity ratio, multiple | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
CEO´s comments Market comments Income, expenses and profit Assets Sustainable business Liabilities and equity Financial reports Key figures ey Definitions Calendar Contact
| 2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-31 | |
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| Earnings per share | |||
| Profit for the period | 625 | 1,549 | 2,288 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 2.03 | 5.04 | 7.44 |
| Earnings per share before tax | |||
| Profit before tax | 797 | 1,954 | 2,911 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Earnings per share before tax, SEK | 2.59 | 6.36 | 9.47 |
| EPRA EPS | |||
| Income from property management | 948 | 950 | 1,861 |
| Tax depreciation, direct tax deductions etc | -644 | -477 | -972 |
| Taxable income from property management | 304 | 473 | 889 |
| Current tax on the above | -64 | -99 | -186 |
| Income from property management after deduction of current tax |
884 | 851 | 1,675 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| EPRA EPS, SEK | 2.88 | 2.77 | 5.45 |
| Operating cash flow per share | |||
| Operating cash flow | 800 | 812 | 1,942 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| Operating cash flow per share, SEK | 2.60 | 2.64 | 6.32 |
| EPRA NDV per share | |||
| Equity | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Number of shares at year end, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| EPRA NDV per share, SEK | 75.09 | 73.54 | 76.05 |
| EPRA NRV per share | |||
| Equity | 23,086 | 22,607 | 23,380 |
| Deferred tax liability | 5,341 | 4,992 | 5,180 |
| Derivatives | -634 | -669 | -695 |
| Total | 27,793 | 26,930 | 27,865 |
| Average number of shares, thousands | 307,427 | 307,427 | 307,427 |
| EPRA NRV per share, SEK | 90.41 | 87.60 | 90.64 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 3,10 |
| - | - | 78,50 |
| - | - | 3,9 |
| - | - | 102,70 |
| - | - | 78,50 |
| - | - | -24,20 |
| - | - | 3,00 |
| - | - | -20,6 |
| 78,00 | 71,55 | 78,50 |
| 2,03 | 5,04 | 7,44 |
| 4,07 | 10,08 | 7,44 |
| 19,2 | 7,1 | 10,5 |
| 78,50 | ||
| 2,88 | 2,77 | 5,45 |
| 5,76 | 5,54 | 5,45 |
| 13,5 | 12,9 | 14,4 |
| 78,00 | 71,55 |
Some of the financial metrics that Wihlborgs presents in the interim report are not defined in accordance with IFRS. Wihlborgs is of the opinion that these metrics provide valuable complementary information to investors and the company's management, since they enable evaluation of the company's performance.
As all companies do not apply the same approach to calculating these financial metrics, they are not always comparable to metrics used by other companies. Accordingly, these metrics should not be viewed as replacements for metrics defined under IFRS. On this page, definitions of metrics are presented that, with a few exceptions, are not defined in accordance with IFRS.
The key ratios are based on the statements of income, financial position, changes in equity and cash flow. Some of the historic data is compiled from the historical summary on page 21 in Wihlborgs' Interim Report.
Profit for the period as a percentage of average equity, excluding non-controlling interests. Average equity refers to the average of the opening and closing values for the respective period. In interim reports, the return is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations. The ratio comprises a measure of the profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.
Return on capital employed (ROCE)
Earnings before interest expense, derivatives and taxes (EBIT) as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed is defined as total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions. Average capital employed refers to the average of the opening and closing balances for each period. In interim reports, the return is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations. The metric shows the return on the capital provided by shareholders and lenders without regard to interest.
Equity as a percentage of total assets at the end of the period. The ratio provides a measure of the financial strength of the company.
Interest coverage ratio
Income from property management, plus interest expense, divided by interest expense. The ratio measures the degree to which earnings can decline without jeopardising interest payments or, alternatively, how much interest expense can increase before income from property management becomes negative.
Borrowings as a percentage of the properties' carrying amounts. The ratio shows the degree of borrowing on the property portfolio.
The operating surplus, shown as a percentage of rental income. The ratio illustrates the proportion of rental income that remains after deducting property management costs.
Interest-bearing liabilitites relative to equity. Interest-bearing liabilities include borrowings, lease liabilities and any other interest-bearing liabilities.The ratio illustrates the relationship between borrowings and equity and, thereby, the gearing and financial strength.
The operating surplus shown as a percentage of the properties' average carrying amount. The average carrying amount refers to the average of the opening and closing values for the respective period. In interim reports, the yield is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations. The ratio illustrates the yield on the property portfolio without taking account of its financing costs.
Borrowings minus liquid assets in the financial statements, measured at five measurement occasions (quarterly) in the last twelve months, divided by operating surplus minus central administration, rolling twelve months. The key figure shows the company's earning capacity relative to borrowings, net.
Earnings per share for the period Earnings for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Earnings per share are the same before and after dilution. Definition according to IFRS.
Earnings per share before tax divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
Income from property management less the estimated tax payable on taxable income from property management divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Taxable income from property management is defined as income from property management less fiscal depreciation/amortisation and direct deductions. The effect of loss carryforwards is not taken into consideration.
Cash flows from operating activities per share Cash flows from operating activities divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
EPRA NDV - Net disposal value, per share The closing balances for equity divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
EPRA NRV - Net reinstatement value, per share The closing balances for equity following the reversal of interest-rate derivatives and deferred tax according to the balance sheet, divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
Proposed dividend as a percentage of the year-end share price.
Share price performance plus actual dividend relative to the share price at the start of the year.
Market price per share divided by earnings per share. In interim reports, the ratio is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations.
Market price per share divided by EPRA RPS per share. In interim reports, the ratio is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations.
Time remaining until the interest on all interest bearing debts in average has been adjusted.
Time remaining until an average of all interest bearing debts has been refinanced.
These key figures are based on the property table on page 10. The table shows the estimated rental value, rental income and property expenses on an annualised basis with an unchanged property portfolio, based on the contract stock on the first day after the end of the period.
Rental value Rental income plus estimated market-level rents for unlet space.
Estimated investment yield Operating surplus as a percentage of the carrying amount for the properties at the end of the period.
Rental income per m2 Rental income on an annualised basis divided by lettable area.
Operating surplus per m2 Operating surplus divided by lettable area.
Economic occupancy rate Rental income as a percentage of rental value.
Estimated surplus ratio Operating surplus as a percentage of rental income.
Net Lettings New lettings during the period less terminations to vacate.
Like-for-like Excludes properties that both current and comparative period are classified as projects/land, aquired or sold.
| Interim report Jan-Sept 202324 October 2023 | |
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| Year-end report 202313 February 2024 | |
| Interim report Jan-March 202423 April 2024 | |
| Annual General Meeting24 April 2024 |
Wihlborgs' interim reports and the Annual Report are distributed electronically. The Annual Report is printed in Swedish and sent to any shareholders notifying the Company that they wish to receive it in printed form.
| Another MedTech company at Wihlborgs' Berga Flexhus in Helsingborg14 June 2023 | |
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| Wihlborgs invests in Malmö for Securitas 12 June 2023 |
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| Growing Klaravik moves to Wihlborgs property in Lund5 June 2023 | |
| Wihlborgs builds new premises for Renta's co-location in Helsingborg1 June 2023 | |
| Wihlborgs signs agreement with Region Skåne for 17,200 m2 in the Malmö area |
11 maj 2023 |
| Wihlborgs starts the transformation of the historic Malmö Börshus 10 maj 2023 |
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| Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) AGM 2023 26 April 2023 |
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| Interim report Jan-Mar 2023: Stable growth and continued customer focus25 April 2023 | |
| Wihlborgs' interim report for January-March 2023 will be presented on 25 April19 April 2023 |
This interim report is information of such a kind that Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) is legally required to disclose pursuant to the EU's Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact people at the next side on 10 July at 07.30 CEST.
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Being able to adapt to developments in society to remain relevant has always been our strength. Wihlborgs is growing and developing every day, especially during these challenging times. This is all so we can be the customer-centric, long-term and region-building company that we are.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO +46 (0)40-690 57 95, [email protected]
Arvid Liepe, CFO +46 (0)40-690 57 31, [email protected]
28 Wihlborgs interim report January-June 2023
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Box 97, 201 20 Malmö Visits: Dockplatsen 16 Phone: 040-690 57 00
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Terminalgatan 1 252 78 Helsingborg Phone: 042-490 46 00
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Ideon Science Park Scheelevägen 17 223 70 Lund Phone: 046-590 62 00
Wihlborgs A/S Mileparken 22A DK-2740 Skovlunde, Danmark Phone: +45 396 161 57
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