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Hufvudstaden

Quarterly Report May 11, 2023

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Q1Interim Report January-March 2023

Interim Report January-March 2023

  • Net revenue from property management was SEK 503 million (449), an increase of 12 per cent. Including intra-Group rent revenue, net revenue from property management was SEK 551 million (499).
  • Gross profit from property management increased by 15 per cent, totalling SEK 331 million (288). Including intra-Group rent revenue, gross profit from property management was SEK 379 million (338).
  • Net result for the period was SEK -499 million (380), equivalent to SEK -2.47 per share (1.88). The decrease can be attributed to negative unrealised changes in the value of the property holdings.
  • The fair value of the property holdings was SEK 48.9 billion (49.5 at year-end), resulting in a net reinstatement value (EPRA NRV) of SEK 195 per share (201 at year-end) after dividend payment of SEK 2.70 per share. Unrealised changes in the value of the property holdings amounted to SEK -906 million (227) for the period.
  • The equity ratio was 60 per cent (60), the net loan-to-value ratio was 20 per cent (19), and the interest coverage ratio multiple was 6.2 (7.6).
  • The rental vacancy rate at the end of the period was 8.5 per cent (9.7). Excluding current development projects, the rental vacancy rate was 5.4 per cent (6.7).

Operating events during the first quarter

At the Orgelpipan 7 property on Klarabergsgatan, Stockholm, THE WORKS signed a lease for approximately 2,500 square metres of office space. THE WORKS provides cost-effective co-working in properties that are under development. Investigations are being carried out for future redevelopment and expansion for Orgelpipan 7.

The brand Stone Island signed a lease for a new store at the Packarhuset 4 property in Bibliotekstan. Concurrent with this new opening, the brand will vacate from its previous store in the area.

At the NK department store in Stockholm, the luxury brand Loewe reallocated to a larger department of approximately 140 square metres.

The Hööks brand opened a pop-up store of approximately 200 square metres in the Femman shopping centre in Gothenburg. Hööks offers a wide range of products for the outdoors as well as for equestrian sport sector aiming towards riders, horses and dogs.

The Hair & Beauty department of approximately 260 square metres opened on the street level at the NK department store in Gothenburg.

Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Net revenue, property management, gross 551 499 2,055
Rent revenue, intra-Group -49 -50 -200
Net revenue, property management, net 503 449 1,855
Gross profit, property management 331 288 1,235
Unrealised changes in property value, investment properties -906 227 -209
Operating profit -575 517 1,089
Net profit for the period -499 380 722
Fair value of properties, SEK bn 48.9 49.2 49.5
Net loan-to-value ratio, properties, % 20.0 18.7 18.7
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.2 7.6 7.7
EPRA vacancy rate, % 5.4 6.7 4.0
EPRA EPS, SEK 1.25 1.15 5.07
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 195 199 201

Performance measures

GROUP

RESULTS

Property management

Net revenue from property management excluding intra-Group rents of SEK 48.5 million (50.3) totalled SEK 502.9 million (448.7) for the period. The increase was attributable primarily to indexation as well as higher gross rents related to new leases and renegotiations. Since early 2022, net revenue was charged with vacant premises attributable to the entire Inom Vallgraven 12 block in Gothenburg being emptied for the Johanna project. Operating expenses amounted to SEK -172.2 million (-160.7). Operating expenses increased during the period, mainly related to higher energy costs. Gross profit was SEK 330.7 million (288.0) excluding intra-Group rents.

The sales-based rent supplement is reported during the fourth quarter.The sales-based rent supplement for the preceding year totalled SEK 12.0 million, of which the NK properties accounted for SEK 9.9 million. Apart from the sales-based rent supplement, there are no other material seasonal variations in rents.

The property management results for each business area are reported on page 9.

Other segments

Other segments comprise NK Retail and other operations. Other operations consist of Cecil Coworking, NK e-commerce and the parking business in Parkaden.

Net revenue for NK Retail amounted to SEK 177.5 million (164.1). Costs excluding intra-Group rents of SEK -29.5 million (-33.7) were SEK -177.3 million (-162.9). Gross profit for NK Retail excluding intra-Group rental costs was SEK 0.2 million (1.2). Sales for NK Retail are impacted by seasonal variations, with the first quarter of the year normally being the weakest and the fourth quarter the strongest.

Net revenue for other operations amounted to SEK 34.3 million (31.0). Costs excluding intra-Group rents of SEK -19.0 million (-16.6) were SEK -20.9 million (-17.1). Gross profit excluding intra-Group rental costs was SEK 13.4 million (13.9).

For further information, see Segment Reporting on page 9.

Other profit and loss items

Central administration totalled SEK -13.0 million (-12.8). Unrealised changes in value of investment properties totalled SEK -906.4 million (227.0). For further information, see pages 4-5.

Financial income and expense

Net financial income and expense totalled SEK -52.2 million (-38.0). Interest income was SEK 1.8 million (0.0). Borrowing costs totalled SEK -48.2 million (-32.4) and interest expenses for leasing, primarily ground rents, totalled SEK -5.8 million (-5.6). The increase in financial expenses for borrowing was largely attributable to a higher average interest rate. For further information, see pages 5-6.

Tax

The Group's tax for the period was SEK 127.9 million (-99.3), of which SEK -26.5 million (-19.1) in current tax and SEK 154.4 million (-80.2) in deferred tax. The change in deferred tax can be attributed to the period's negative unrealised changes in the value of the property holdings.

Net profit or loss for the period

The consolidated net result was SEK -499.4 million (380.0). The decrease can be attributed to the period's negative unrealised changes in the value of the property holdings.

PROPERTY HOLDINGS

The fair value of the Hufvudstaden property holdings is based on an internal valuation, where classification takes place on level 3 according to IFRS 13. The assessed value as at March 31, 2023 was SEK 48,909 million (49,547 at year-end). The decrease can be attributed to negative unrealised changes in value of the property holdings but was partially offset by investments during the period. Rentable floor space totalled approximately 386,100 square metres (386,600 at year-end).

The total rental vacancy rate as at March 31, 2023 was 8.5 per cent (7.0 at year-end) and the total floor space vacancy rate was 13.0 per cent (11.2 at yearend). The rental vacancy rate, excluding current development projects (EPRA vacancy rate), totalled 5.4 per cent (4.0 at year-end). The increase in the rental vacancy rate, excluding current development projects, was primarily attributable to a couple of office tenants relocating. New leases have already been signed for several of these spaces.

Acquisitions and investments

Total investments for the period amounted to SEK 283.8 million (203.3).

At present, current and planned projects are worth approximately SEK 3 billion. Major projects are presented in the table below.

Reconstruction of Vildmannen 7 in Bibliotekstan is now in its final phase. Work with the façades is complete and the building is now weatherproof. Interior work with installations, bathrooms and plumbing systems as well as retail premises continues. Outside the building, the street environment is being restored. All office spaces of approximately 2,900 square metres have been leased to Cirio Law Firm. Several leases for retail spaces have been signed, including with Chanel Fragrance and Beauty Boutique and A.P.C., each of about 100 square metres. The new building will offer highly modern and efficient offices as well as attractive stores in a unique environment. Accession to premises will begin in July this year.

In the Hästhuvudet 13 property, at the Sveavägen and Kungsgatan intersection in Stockholm, a major redevelopment of approximately 3,100 square metres of office space and upgrade of technical installations is being undertaken. The project is expected to be completed around the turn of the year 2023/2024.

The extensive redevelopment and expansion of the Johanna project continues at the Inom Vallgraven 12 block in Gothenburg. During the quarter, work with planning, sheet piling, foundation and frame as well as new window openings was carried out. Environmental remediation and an archaeological investigation were completed. The first of two cranes was erected in the block.

The project comprises a total of approximately 44,000 square metres gross area and rentable floor space is expected to increase by approximately 11,600 square metres. Completion is expected late 2025 or early 2026.

Property value and net asset value

At the end of each quarter, Hufvudstaden carries out an internal valuation of each individual property. The purpose of the valuation is to assess the fair value of the property holdings. To assure the quality of the valuation, external valuations of parts of the property holdings are obtained at least once a year. A continuous update is made during the year of the internal valuation of the properties in order to take account of purchases, sales and investments. Hufvudstaden also examines on a continuous basis whether there are other indications of changes in the fair value of the properties. These indications could take the form, for example, of major leases, terminations, and material changes in the yield requirements.

In the light of the above, the unrealised change in value of the property holdings for the period was SEK -906.4 million (227.0). The total value of the property holdings as at March 31, 2023 was SEK 48.9 billion, including investments for the period. The unrealised change in value is mainly due to higher yield requirements.

The average yield requirement increased by 4 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and stood at 3.8 per cent at the above valuation (3.7 at year-end).

Valuation method

Valuation of the property holdings is carried out by assessing the fair value of each individual property. The valuation is made using a variation of the location price method, known as the net capitalisation method. The method involves setting the market's yield requirement in relation to the net operating income of the properties. In the case of other project properties and undeveloped land, the valuation is based on a completed building with a deduction of construction costs, as well as financial expenses and the cost of vacant space that arose during the construction period.

The yield requirement is based on information compiled about the market's yield requirement for actual purchases and sales of comparable properties in similar locations. If few or no deals have been concluded in the property's sub-area, transactions in the adjoining area are analysed. Even transactions that have yet to be finalised or other impacting factors provide guidance on market yield requirements.

The yield requirement can vary between different regions and different sub-areas within the regions.

Project floor space
(sq m)
Of which added
floor space
Estimated
investment1)
Estimated
completion
City Property Status Type of premises (sq m) (SEK m) (year)
Stockholm Vildmannen 7 Current Office, retail &
residential
4,800 4,800 800 2023
Stockholm Hästhuvudet 13 Current Office 3,100 - 135 2023/2024
Stockholm Orgelpipan 7 Local planning Office - - - -
Gothenburg Inom Vallgraven
12 block
Current Office, retail &
restaurant
31,600 11,600 2,200 2025/2026
Gothenburg NK Gothenburg Local planning Office, retail &
restaurant
- - - -

Major current and planned projects in the first quarter 2023

1) Includes estimated costs for rent losses and financing that are continuously recognised in profit and loss as well as costs for evacuation. The investment in the Vildmannen 7 property includes extraordinary costs resulting from the fire in 2017.

Account is also taken of the type of property, the technical standard, the construction of the building, and major investment requirements. For leasehold properties, the calculation is based on a yield requirement that is 0.20 percentage points higher than for equivalent properties where the land is freehold. The net operating income of the properties is based on market rent revenue, the long-term rental vacancy rate, and normalised operating and maintenance costs. If there is greater uncertainty than normal, this is offset by increased direct yield requirements in the valuation.

When carrying out the valuation, the following yield requirement figures for office and retail properties have been applied:

Yield requirements, property valuation1)

Stockholm 3.4-3.8 per cent
Gothenburg 4.3-4.6 per cent
Property holdings, average 3.8 per cent

1) Valuation date: March 31, 2023.

Sensitivity analysis

Fair value is an estimation of the probable sales price on the market at the time of the valuation. However, the price can only be set when a transaction has been completed. In the case of an external property valuation, a range is often given to indicate the degree of uncertainty surrounding the estimates of fair value. The value range is usually +/- 5 per cent but can vary depending, among other things, on the market situation, the technical standard of the property, and investment requirements.

Hufvudstaden's property holdings are valued at SEK 48.9 billion, with a degree of uncertainty of +/- 5 per cent, would mean that the estimated fair value varies by +/- SEK 2.4 billion. Below are the key factors that influence the valuation and the consequent impact on profit or loss before tax.

Sensitivity analysis, property valuation1)

Change, +/- Impact on profit
or loss before
tax, +/-
Rental revenue SEK 100/sq m SEK 1,060 m
Property costs SEK 50/sq m SEK 530 m
Rental vacancy rate 1.0 percentage points SEK 670 m
Yield requirement 0.25 percentage points SEK 3,350 m

1)Valuation date: March 31, 2023.

Net asset value

Based on the valuation of the property holdings, the net reinstatement value (EPRA NRV) is SEK 39.4 billion or SEK 195 per share. Net tangible assets (EPRA NTA) were SEK 37.1 billion or SEK 183 per share following a deduction of estimated actual deferred tax liabilities. This assessment is made in the light of current tax legislation, which means that properties can be sold via a limited company without tax implications. The estimated actual deferred tax has been assumed to be 5 per cent.

Net asset value, March 31, 2023

SEK m SEK/share
Equity 30,216.4 149
Reversal
Recognised deferred tax1) 9,218.6 46
EPRA NRV 39,435.0 195
Deduction
Intangible assets -92.1 -1
Estimated actual deferred tax 5% -2,237.5 -11
EPRA NTA 37,105.4 183
Reversal
Intangible assets as above 92.1 1
Recognised deferred tax1) less
estimated actual deferred tax -6,981.1 -35
EPRA NDV 30,216.4 149

1) Deferred tax according to the balance sheet related to investment properties and right-of-use assets attributable to ground rents.

RENTAL MARKET

The office rental market in Stockholm City remained stable, with good demand on mainly modern and flexible offices in the best locations. Vacancy levels remained within the normal range and in Stockholm's most attractive locations – Bibliotekstan, Norrmalmstorg/Hamngatan, and the Hötorget area – market rents for modern offices were estimated at SEK 6,700–9,200 per square metre and year, excluding the property tax supplement. Demand in the market for retail premises was stable and several leases were signed. The market rents for retail premises in prime commercial locations were in the range of SEK 11,000–24,000 per square metre and year, excluding the property tax supplement.

In the central sub-markets of Gothenburg, the demand was mainly for modern and flexible office premises. Vacancies were higher than the normal range and market rents in the most attractive locations were between SEK 3,200–4,000 per square metre and year, excluding the property tax supplement. For retail premises in central commercial locations, market rents were between SEK 3,000–13,000 per square metre per year, excluding the property tax supplement.

The Group's renegotiations for office premises have developed positively, while renegotiations for retail premises led to lower rents.

FINANCING

Hufvudstaden's financing requirements are met through a number of the major Nordic banks and the capital market. Total borrowings as at March 31, 2023 amounted to SEK 9,500 million (9,000 at year-end). Interest-bearing net debt was SEK 9,074 million (8,547 at year-end). In addition, the lease liability according to IFRS 16 amounted to SEK 714 million (712 at year-end), and total net debt was SEK 9,788 million (9,259 at year-end). In addition to outstanding loans, there are unutilised loan commitments amounting to SEK 5,000 million.

Hufvudstaden has an MTN programme totalling SEK 12,000 million, and a commercial paper programme amounting to SEK 3,000 million. The outstanding amount in bonds was SEK 6,000 million and there was SEK 1,000 million in commercial paper. Hufvudstaden ensures that at any point in time there are unutilised loan assurances to cover all outstanding commercial paper. As at March 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents and unutilised loan commitments amounted to SEK 5,426 million, which covers all maturities for the next three years.

Financing facilities, SEK m, March 31, 2023

Loan/facility type Framework/ Unutilised
facility volume
MTN programme 12,000 6,000
Comm. paper programme 3,000 2,000
Bank loans and commitments 7,500 5,000

The average fixed interest period was 1.5 years (1.7 at year-end), the average capital tie-up period was 2.5 years (2.6 at year-end), and the average effective rate of interest was 2.5 per cent (1.9 at year-end) including, and 2.3 per cent (1.7 at year-end) excluding, the cost of unutilised loan commitments. The capital tie-up period for commercial paper loans was calculated based on the underlying loan commitments. To achieve the desired interest payment structure, borrowing takes place at both a fixed and variable rate of interest. Of the long-term borrowings, SEK 5,000 million carries a fixed rate of interest. Financial assets and liabilities are recognised at amortised cost, which essentially concurs with fair value, apart from the bond loans. For bond loans with a fixed rate of interest, the surplus value is SEK 346.1 million (397.3 at year-end). These values were calculated on the basis of level 2 in IFRS 13, which means that the value has been calculated based on official market listings.

Fixed interest structure, March 31, 2023

Maturity, Credit AER, Proportion,
year amount, %1), 2) %
SEK m
< 1 4,500 3.7 48
1 - 2 2,000 1.2 21
2 - 3 500 1.2 5
3 - 4 2,500 1.4 26
Total 9,500 2.5 100

1) The cost for unutilised loan commitments is allocated in the table in the period in which the credit matures.

2) The average effective rate excluding cost for unutilised loan commitments was 2.3 per cent.

Capital tie-up structure, SEK m, March 31, 2023

Maturity, Bank Bonds/ Total Unutilised
year loans Comm.paper
< 1 1,000 2,000 3,000 1,000
1 - 2 - 2,000 2,000 1,000
2 - 3 500 500 1,000 1,000
3 - 4 - 2,500 2,500 1,000
4 - 5 1,000 - 1,000 1,000
Total 2,500 7,000 9,500 5,000

Green financing

A framework for green bonds was established in September 2021. The aim is to finance green properties and investments in projects promoting climate transition and sustainability. A total of SEK 1.5 billion has been issued in green bonds. During the previous year, Hufvudstaden signed green loan agreements that comply with the issuing institutions' framework for green financing. Green loan agreements amounted to SEK 1.5 billion and total green financing amounted to SEK 3.0 billion at the end of the period, corresponding to 32 per cent of total borrowing. The goal is to gradually increase the share of green financing.

SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS

Hufvudstaden Class A shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The company's Class C shares were delisted from Nasdaq Stockholm in January 2020. The company had 34,796 shareholders at the end of the period. The proportion of foreign ownership as at March 31, 2023 was 20.5 per cent (21.0 at year-end) of the total number of outstanding shares. The Class A share price as at March 31, 2023 was SEK 140.70, and total market capitalisation of all shares based on the Class A share price was SEK 29.7 billion.

Conversion of Hufvudstaden's Class C shares

At the 2001 Annual General Meeting, a conversion clause was added to Hufvudstaden's Articles of Association. Shareholders have the right at any time to request conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares. In the first quarter of 2023, no Class C shares were converted into Class A shares.

Share structure as at March 31, 2023

Number of Number of Equity Votes
Share class shares votes % %
A (1 vote) 203,000,110 203,000,110 96.1 19.7
C (100 votes) 8,271,823 827,182,300 3.9 80.3
Total 211,271,933 1,030,182,410 100.0 100.0

Shares bought back

Treasury shares held at March 31, 2023 totalled 8,965,000 Class A shares, corresponding to 4.2 per cent of all shares issued and 0.9 per cent of the total number of votes. No buyback took place during the period or after the end of the reporting period. At the 2023 Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors was granted renewed authorisation to acquire Class A shares up to 10 per cent of all issued shares and to transfer treasury shares held by the company.

Share buybacks as at March 31, 2023

Other
Total number Treasury share
Million shares of shares shares holders
As at January 1, 2023 211.3 9.0 202.3
Buyback - - -
As at March 31, 2023 211.3 9.0 202.3

MATERIAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Group is mainly exposed to financing, interest and credit risks and changes in the value of its property holdings.

The geopolitical security situation in Europe has deteriorated sharply due to the war in Ukraine following Russia's invasion. This has resulted in negative effects on the financial markets. The impact on the energy market was also large, with periodically significantly higher prices. Inflation is at its highest level for a long time, largely driven by higher prices for energy, food and materials. To combat inflation, several central banks have increased policy rates.

Other than the above, no other material risks or uncertainties have been identified apart from those described in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2022.

MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

No material transactions with related parties took place during the period.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Hufvudstaden applies the EU-endorsed IFRS standards. This interim report for the Group has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, and applicable provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Disclosures according to IAS 34.16A are presented in both the financial statements and in other parts of the interim report. Accounting policies and computation bases remained unchanged from the most recent Annual and Sustainability Report.

New standards and interpretations

New and amended standards that took effect in 2023 have not had any significant effects on the Group's financial reporting.

FORTHCOMING INFORMATION

Half-year Report January-June 2023 August 24, 2023 Interim Report January-September 2023 November 9, 2023 Year-end Report 2023 February 15, 2024 Annual and Sustainability Report 2023 February 2024 Annual General Meeting 2024 March 21, 2024

The information in this Interim Report is information that Hufvudstaden AB (publ) is obligated to publish under the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Market Act. The information was published through the auspices of the persons named below on May 11, 2023.

This information is also published on Hufvudstaden's website, www.hufvudstaden.se.

Questions can be answered by Anders Nygren, President, or Åsa Roslund, Vice President and CFO, on telephone +46 8 762 90 00.

REPORT ON RESULTS - SUMMARY

January
March
January
March
January
December
GROUP, SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Net revenue1)
Property management, gross 551.4 499.0 2,054.7
Rent revenue, intra-Group -48.5 -50.3 -199.8
Property management, net 502.9 448.7 1,854.9
Other segments 211.8 195.1 890.9
714.7 643.8 2,745.8
Property management expenses
Maintenance
-13.3 -11.5 -32.1
-98.0 -85.7 -355.0
Operation and administration -59.3 -62.0 -227.0
Property tax
Depreciation
-1.6 -1.5 -5.9
Property management expenses -172.2 -160.7 -620.0
Other segments, gross expenses -246.7 -230.3 -972.0
Rental expenses, intra-Group 48.5 50.3 199.8
Other segments, net expenses -198.2 -180.0 -772.2
Operating expenses -370.4 -340.7 -1,392.2
Gross profit 344.3 303.1 1,353.6
- of which Property management 330.7 288.0 1,234.9
- of which Other segments 13.6 15.1 118.7
Central administration -13.0 -12.8 -55.7
Operating profit before changes in value 331.3 290.3 1,297.9
Changes in value, investment properties -906.4 227.0 -209.1
Operating profit or loss -575.1 517.3 1,088.8
Financial income and expense -52.2 -38.0 -184.5
Profit or loss before tax -627.3 479.3 904.3
Tax 127.9 -99.3 -182.3
Net profit or loss -499.4 380.0 722.0
Other comprehensive income - - -
Total comprehensive income or loss for the
period -499.4 380.0 722.0
Average number of outstanding shares 202,306,933 202,306,933 202,306,933
Net earnings for the period per share before and
after dilution, SEK -2.47 1.88 3.57
1) For a breakdown of net revenue, see table on page 10.

REPORT ON FINANCIAL POSITION - SUMMARY

March 31, March 31, December 31,
GROUP, SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Investment properties 48,909.4 49,205.8 49,546.9
Right of use assets 713.5 713.7 711.0
Other non-current assets 167.9 155.0 165.4
Total non-current assets 49,790.8 50,074.5 50,423.3
Current assets 958.6 1,058.7 812.1
Total assets 50,749.4 51,133.2 51,235.4
Equity 30,216.4 30,920.0 31,262.0
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6,500.0 6,500.0 6,500.0
Deferred tax liabilities 9,098.8 9,242.3 9,253.2
Non-current leasing liabilities 706.1 705.4 702.8
Other non-current liabilities 102.7 92.7 104.0
Other provisions 31.3 32.8 31.7
Total non-current liabilities 16,438.9 16,573.2 16,591.7
Current interest-bearing liabilities 3,000.0 2,600.0 2,500.0
Current leasing liabilities 8.2 9.1 9.0
Other liabilities 1,085.9 1,030.9 872.7
Total current liabilities 4,094.1 3,640.0 3,381.7
Total equity and liabilities 50,749.4 51,133.2 51,235.4

REPORT ON CHANGES IN EQUITY - SUMMARY

GROUP, SEK m January
March
2023
January
March
2022
January
December
2022
Equity, opening balance 31,262.0 31,066.0 31,066.0
Total comprehensive income or loss for the period -499.4 380.0 722.0
Dividend -546.2 -526.0 -526.0
Equity, closing balance 30,216.4 30,920.0 31,262.0

REPORT ON CASH FLOWS - SUMMARY

January
March
January
March
January
December
GROUP, SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Income before tax -627.3 479.3 904.3
Depreciation/impairments 20.0 20.6 53.4
Changes in value, investment properties 906.4 -227.0 209.1
Other changes -0.5 0.8 -0.4
Income tax paid -26.5 -19.1 -91.2
Cash flow from current operations 272.1 254.6 1,075.2
before changes in working capital
Increase/decrease in inventory -4.7 -5.3 -69.9
Increase/decrease in operating receivables -174.3 -199.3 -35.2
Increase/decrease in operating liabilities 212.0 201.1 54.2
Cash flow from current operations 305.1 251.1 1,024.3
Investments in properties -268.9 -189.2 -966.3
Investments in other non-current assets -14.9 -14.1 -51.5
Cash flow from investments -283.8 -203.3 -1,017.8
Loans raised 1,500.0 800.0 2,800.0
Amortisation of loan debt -1,000.0 -900.0 -3,000.0
Amortisation of leasing debt -2.5 -2.4 -9.5
Dividend paid -546.2 -526.0 -526.0
Cash flow from financing -48.7 -628.4 -735.5
Cash flow for the period -27.4 -580.6 -729.0
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 453.0 1,182.0 1,182.0
Cash and cash equivalents at the period-end 425.6 601.4 453.0
Cash flow from current operations per share, SEK 1.51 1.24 5.06
Cash flow for the period per share, SEK -0.14 -2.87 -3.60

SEGMENT REPORT – SUMMARY

The Group's operations are divided into three segments, property management, NK Retail and other operations. Other operations comprise of Cecil Coworking (Business Area Stockholm) and NK e-commerce and the parking business in Parkaden AB (Business Area NK). The segments are divided into the business areas, which are in line with the Company's operational control system.

Business Area Business Area Business Area Intra-Group
Stockholm NK Gothenburg elimination Total
Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Mar
GROUP, SEK m 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022
Property management
Net revenue 347.3 307.9 121.1 116.7 83.0 74.4 -48.5 -50.3 502.9 448.7
Property management expenses -79.6 -72.5 -64.5 -60.3 -28.1 -27.9 -172.2 -160.7
Gross profit property
management 267.7 235.4 56.6 56.4 54.9 46.5 -48.5 -50.3 330.7 288.0
NK Retail
Net revenue 177.5 164.1 177.5 164.1
Expenses -206.8 -196.6 29.5 33.7 -177.3 -162.9
Gross profit NK Retail -29.3 -32.5 29.5 33.7 0.2 1.2
Other operations
Net revenue 11.5 9.7 22.8 21.3 34.3 31.0
Expenses -10.6 -8.4 -29.3 -25.3 19.0 16.6 -20.9 -17.1
Gross profit other operations 0.9 1.3 -6.5 -4.0 19.0 16.6 13.4 13.9
Central administration -13.0 -12.8
Changes in value,
investment properties -906.4 227.0
Operating profit or loss -575.1 517.3
Financial income and
expense -52.2 -38.0
Profit or loss before tax -627.3 479.3

BREAKDOWN OF NET REVENUE

Group Parent Company
Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Jan-Dec
SEK m 2023 2022 2022 2023 2022 2022
Rent revenue 505.7 453.4 1,870.8 379.8 338.3 1,397.2
Service revenue 31.5 26.3 114.8 14.0 11.0 47.2
Sale of goods 177.5 164.1 760.2 - - -
Total net revenue 714.7 643.8 2,745.8 393.8 349.3 1,444.4

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

GROUP March 31,
2023
March 31,
2022
Full year
2022
Property-related
Rentable floor space, 1,000 m2 386.1 386.4 386.6
Rental vacancy rate, % 8.5 9.7 7.0
Floor space vacancy rate, % 13.0 14.7 11.2
Fair value, SEK bn 48.9 49.2 49.5
Surplus ratio, % 68.8 67.8 69.8
Net operating income, SEK m 379.2 338.3 1,434.7
Financial
Return on equity, % 0.5 3.1 2.3
Return on capital employed, % 1.0 3.4 2.6
Equity ratio, % 60 60 61
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.2 7.6 7.7
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 0.3 0.3 0.3
Net loan-to-value ratio, properties, % 20.0 18.7 18.7
Gross margin, % 48.2 47.1 49.3
Data per share
Net earnings per share for the period, SEK -2.47 1.88 3.57
Equity, SEK 149.36 152.84 154.53
Properties, fair value, SEK 241.76 243.22 244.91
Number of outstanding shares, 1,000 202,307 202,307 202,307
Average number of outstanding shares, 1,000 202,307 202,307 202,307
Number of issued shares, 1,000 211,272 211,272 211,272
EPRA
EPRA Earnings (Earnings from property mgmt. after nom. tax), SEK m 252 233 1,025
EPRA EPS, SEK 1.25 1.15 5.07
EPRA NRV (Net reinstatement value), SEK m 39,435.0 40,278.8 40,635.1
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 195 199 201
EPRA NTA (Net tangible assets), SEK m 37,105.4 37,913.9 38,270.8
EPRA NTA per share, SEK 183 187 189
EPRA NDV (Net disposal value), SEK m 30,216.4 30,920.0 31,262.0
EPRA NDV per share, SEK 149 153 155
EPRA vacancy rate, % 5.4 6.7 4.0

PERFORMANCE MEASURES PER QUARTER

Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun Jan-Mar Oct-Dec Jul-Sep Apr-Jun
GROUP 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021
Share price, series A share, SEK 140.70 148.30 122.30 113.00 133.80 135.20 131.10 145.50
Net revenue, SEK m 715 746 672 684 644 703 632 635
Return on equity, % 0.5 2.4 4.2 4.0 3.1 9.8 5.3 4.5
Return on equity, adjusted % 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 2.6 3.0 3.3 3.4
Equity ratio, % 60 61 61 61 60 61 60 60
Gross margin, % 48.2 48.1 51.2 50.8 47.1 48.7 55.0 55.7
Surplus ratio, % 68.8 68.6 71.7 71.2 67.8 68.2 73.5 72.8
Net operating income, SEK m 379.2 370.3 364.9 361.2 338.3 333.3 363.2 360.1
Net profit or loss per share for the
period, SEK -2.47 -1.63 1.46 1.86 1.88 8.33 2.48 3.73
Equity per share, SEK 149.36 154.53 156.16 154.70 152.84 153.56 145.23 142.75
EPRA EPS, SEK 1.25 1.29 1.30 1.33 1.15 1.28 1.36 1.31
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 195 201 203 201 199 199 189 186
Cash flow per share from current
operations, SEK 1.51 1.01 1.36 1.45 1.24 1.47 1.37 1.15

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Hufvudstaden applies the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures. According to these guidelines, alternative performance measures refer to a financial measurement of earnings performance, financial position, financial result or cash flow not defined according to IFRS or the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Hufvudstaden is also a member of the European Public Real Estate Associations (EPRA) and reports financial key figures defined by EPRA. Below is the derivation of alternative performance measures. For definitions, see page 14.

March 31, March 31, Full year
SEK m
Net asset value, see page 5.
2023 2022 2022
Net debt
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 6,500 6,500 6,500
Non-current leasing liabilities 706 705 703
Current interest-bearing liabilities 3,000 2,600 2,500
Current lease liabilities 8 9 9
Cash and cash equivalents -426 -601 -453
Net debt 9,788 9,213 9,259
Equity ratio
Equity 30,216 30,920 31,262
Total assets 50,749 51,133 51,235
Equity ratio, % 60 60 61
Net loan-to-value ratio, properties
Net debt 9,788 9,213 9,259
Carrying amount, properties 48,909 49,206 49,547
Net loan-to-value ratio, properties, % 20.0 18.7 18.7
Interest coverage ratio
Profit or loss before tax 210 2) 1,236 2) 904
Reversal of changes in value 906 -227 209
Financial expense1) 216 2) 152 2) 166
Total 1,332 1,161 1,279
Financial expense1) 216 2) 152 2) 166
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.2 7.6 7.7
EPRA Earnings (Earnings from property mgmt. after nom. tax)
Operating profit or loss before changes in value 331 290 1,298
Financial income and expense -52 -38 -185
Earnings from property management 279 252 1,113
Current tax, earnings from property management -27 -19 -88
EPRA Earnings (Earnings from property mgmt. after nom. tax) 252 233 1,025
Average number of outstanding shares, million 202.3 202.3 202.3
EPRA EPS, SEK 1.25 1.15 5.07
EPRA vacancy rate, %
Rental value for vacant space, in total 205 214 155
Rental value for vacant space, project 76 66 68
Total rental value 2,417 2,220 2,214
Vacancy rate, in total, % 8.5 9.7 7.0
Vacancy rate, project, % 3.1 3.0 3.0
EPRA vacancy rate, % 5.4 6.7 4.0

1) Excluding fees for withdrawal of mortgage deeds.

2) Recalculated 12 months.

PARENT COMPANY

RESULT AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Net revenue amounted to SEK 393.8 million (349.3). The increase was attributable primarily to indexation as well as higher gross rents related to new leases and renegotiations. Since early 2022, net revenue was charged with vacant premises attributable to the entire Inom Vallgraven 12 block in Gothenburg being emptied for the Johanna project.

Operating expenses amounted to SEK -217.3 million (-195.0). Maintenance costs increased mainly due to larger development projects. Energy costs were also a factor. Gross profit was SEK 176.5 million (154.3). Net financial income and expense totalled SEK -44.3 million (-30.3).

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period amounted to SEK 419.0 million (559.4). Investments in properties and inventory amounted to SEK 172.4 million (90.0).

MATERIAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Company is mainly exposed to financing, interest and credit risks. Other than what is stated for the Group on page 6, no other material risks or uncertainties have been identified apart from those described in the Annual and Sustainability Report 2022.

MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

No material transactions with related parties took place during the period.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Parent Company applies RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with Section 9 of the Annual Accounts Act, Interim Financial Statements. The accounting policies and basis for calculations remain unchanged from the Annual and Sustainability Report 2022.

INCOME STATEMENT – SUMMARY

January
March
January
March
January
December
PARENT COMPANY, SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Net revenue1) 393.8 349.3 1,444.4
Operating expenses -217.3 -195.0 -835.3
Gross profit 176.5 154.3 609.1
Central administration -13.0 -12.8 -55.8
Operating profit 163.5 141.5 553.3
Other financial income and expenses -44.3 -30.3 4.7
Profit after financial items 119.2 111.2 558.0
Appropriations - - -115.1
Profit before tax 119.2 111.2 442.9
Tax -24.6 -23.1 -91.3
Profit for the period 94.6 88.1 351.6
Statement of comprehensive income, SEK m
Profit for the period 94.6 88.1 351.6
Other comprehensive income - - -
Total comprehensive income for the period 94.6 88.1 351.6

1) For a breakdown of net revenue, see table on page 10.

BALANCE SHEET – SUMMARY

March 31, March 31, December 31,
PARENT COMPANY, SEK m 2023 2022 2022
Investment properties 8,713.3 8,302.3 8,589.5
Other non-current assets 6,084.3 6,089.9 6,086.5
Total non-current assets 14,797.6 14,392.2 14,676.0
Current assets 900.1 1,003.8 771.6
Total assets 15,697.7 15,396.0 15,447.6
Restricted equity 1,978.7 1,978.7 1,978.7
Non-restricted equity 1,984.4 2,172.5 2,436.0
Total equity 3,963.1 4,151.2 4,414.7
Untaxed reserves 51.0 52.8 51.0
Provisions 912.0 909.5 911.5
Non-current liabilities 6,596.6 6,587.0 6,597.8
Current liabilities 4,175.0 3,695.5 3,472.6
Total equity and liabilities 15,697.7 15,396.0 15,447.6

Stockholm, May 11, 2023

Anders Nygren President

This Interim Report has not been the subject of an examination by the Company's auditor.

DEFINITIONS AND GLOSSARY

Finance

Capital employed. Total assets reduced by non-interestbearing liabilities and deferred tax liabilities.

Central administration. Costs for Group management and Group staff functions, costs for maintaining the Company's stock exchange listing, and other costs common to the Company.

Debt/equity ratio. Net debt in relation to equity at the end of the period.

EPRA. European Public Real Estate Association. An interest association for listed property companies in Europe.

EPRA Earnings - Earnings from property management after nominal tax. Operating profit or loss before items affecting comparability and changes in value minus financial income and expense and computed current tax, excluding a carryforward of unutilised tax losses. The tax deducted has been calculated with account taken of tax-deductible depreciation and investments.

EPRA NDV - Net Disposal Value. Shareholders' equity according to the balance sheet.

EPRA NRV - Net Reinstatement Value. Shareholders' equity according to the balance sheet after reversal of interest rate derivatives and deferred tax according to the balance sheet, excluding deferred tax on assets and/or liabilities other than investment properties and right-of-use assets attributable to ground rents.

EPRA NTA - Net Tangible Assets. Shareholders' equity according to the balance sheet after reversal of derivative instruments and deduction for intangible assets, adjusted for estimated actual deferred tax instead of nominal deferred tax.

Equity ratio. Equity at the end of the period in relation to total assets.

Gross margin. Gross profit in relation to net revenue.

Interest coverage ratio. Profit or loss after net financial income/expense, excluding items affecting comparability and changes in value, plus financial expense in relation to financial expense. In the interim accounts, net profit or loss after net financial income/expense, excluding items affecting comparability and changes in value, as well as financial expense, have been recalculated on a full-year basis with no adjustments for seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations.

Items affecting comparability. Items of a non-recurring nature and which make it difficult to compare between two given periods.

MTN programme. Medium Term Note is a bond programme with a term of 1-15 years.

Net debt. Interest-bearing liabilities including lease liabilities and decided dividend minus current investments and cash and cash equivalents.

Net loan-to-value ratio, properties. Net debt in relation to the carrying amount of properties.

Earnings from property management. Operating profit or loss before items affecting comparability and changes in value minus financial income and expense.

Return on capital employed. Profit or loss before tax plus financial expense in relation to average capital employed. In the interim accounts, the return has been recalculated on a full-year basis with no adjustments for seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations and with the exception of items affecting comparability and changes in value.

Return on equity. Net profit or loss in relation to average equity. In the interim accounts, the return has been recalculated on a full-year basis with no adjustments for seasonal variations that normally arise in the Company's operations and with the exception of items affecting comparability and changes in value.

Return on equity, adjusted. Net profit or loss, excluding changes in value, in relation to average equity. In the interim accounts, the return has been recalculated on a fullyear basis with no adjustments for seasonal variations that normally arise in operations.

Tax. Total tax for the Group comprises both current tax and deferred tax.

Shares

Average number of outstanding shares. Weighted average number of outstanding shares during a defined period.

Earnings per share. Net profit or loss for the period in relation to the average number of outstanding shares during the period.

EPRA EPS. EPRA Earnings in relation to the average number of outstanding shares during the period.

Equity per share. Equity in relation to the number of outstanding shares at the end of the period.

Property

Annual rent. Gross rent at the end of the period, including supplements, calculated on an annual basis. Vacant premises are reported at the Estimated Rental Value (ERV).

Bibliotekstan. The area between Norrmalmstorg, Birger Jarlsgatan, Stureplan, and Norrlandsgatan, and which contains stores with high-class brand, restaurants and cafes.

EPRA vacancy rate. Estimated Market Rental Value (ERV) of vacant space divided by the ERV of all property holdings. Current development projects are excluded.

Fair value. The estimated market value of the properties.

Floor space vacancy rate. Vacant floor space in square metres in relation to the total rentable floor space.

Fredstan. The area around Fredsgatan between Brunnsparken and Trädgårdsföreningen, where the vision is to offer a unique range of stores, restaurants, and cultural events and facilities.

Market value, properties. The amount for which the properties could be exchanged between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction. In accounting terms, this is known as "fair value".

Net operating income. Net revenue from property management including intra-Group rent revenue less costs for property management.

Property tax supplement. Property tax payments received from tenants.

Rental vacancy rate. Estimated Market Rental Value (ERV) of vacant space divided by the ERV of all property holdings.

Surplus ratio. Net operating income as a percentage of net revenue from property management including intra-Group rent revenue.

In some cases, there has been rounding off, which means the tables and calculations do not always tally.

This document is in all respects a translation of the original Interim Report in Swedish. In the event of any differences between this translation and the Swedish original, the latter shall prevail.

Hufvudstaden

Hufvudstaden was founded in 1915 and rapidly became one of the leading property companies in Sweden. Today it is one of the country's strongest brands in the property sector. The brand is well known and represents high quality, good service, and long-term thinking in the management and development of the Company's commercial properties in the most attractive business locations in Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Purpose

Shaping the city of the future together, since 1915.

Vision

Hufvudstaden will be consistently perceived as, and prove to be, the most attractive property company in Sweden.

Business concept

With properties in central Stockholm and central Gothenburg, Hufvudstaden will offer successful companies high-quality office and retail premises in attractive marketplaces.

Financial objectives

  • Hufvudstaden shares will have good dividend growth over time, and the dividend will amount to more than half the net profit from current operations.
  • The equity ratio will be at least 40 per cent over time.

Operating objectives

Hufvudstaden will:

  • gradually increase profit from current operations.
  • have the most satisfied customers in the industry.
  • have the most developed property holdings in the industry.
  • have the most professional employees in the industry, with firm commitment to the customer, good business acumen and professional knowhow.

Strategies to achieve the objectives

Customer focus. Hufvudstaden will work in close cooperation with its customers and contribute to continuously improving their business potential and competitiveness.

Quality. Systematic quality management will ensure the highest possible level of quality in all of the company's products and services.

Competence development. Systematic development of the knowledge and skills of personnel will be ensured, with focus on professional know-how and values.

Business development. Active business development and adaptation to the digitalization of society will create added value in the property holdings.

Sustainability. Hufvudstaden will work actively and in the long term to ensure financial, environmental and social sustainability.

HUFVUDSTADEN AB (PUBL)

NK 100, SE-111 77 Stockholm Visiting address: Regeringsgatan 38 Telephone: +46 8 762 90 00 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hufvudstaden.se Company registration number: 556012-8240 Registered office: Stockholm

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