Quarterly Report • Jul 11, 2022
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Wihlborgs' Interim report 2022
January–June
Rental income increased by 8 percent to SEK 1,599 million (1,477)
Operating surplus increased by 9 percent to SEK 1,135 million (1,046)
Income from property management increased by 11 percent to SEK 950 million (859)
Profit for the period amounted to SEK 1,549 million (1,007), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 5.04 (3.28)
EPRA NRV per share increased by 4.9 percent to SEK 87.60 (86.33) adjusted for dividend of 3,00 sek per share
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, club rooms 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 52 billion, representing an annual rental value of SEK 3.5 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.

We work continuously to improve our property portfolio by refining and developing existing properties, completing new projects and acquiring and selling properties. Strong financial results enable value growth and dividends to our shareholders.

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.

| Group key figures, SEK m | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Jun | Jan–Jun | |
| Rental income | 1,599 | 1,477 |
| Operating surplus | 1,135 | 1,046 |
| Income property management | 950 | 859 |
| Changes in value of properties | 372 | 284 |
| Changes in value of derivatives | 632 | 113 |
| Result for the period | 1,549 | 1,007 |
| Earnings per share, SEK | 5.04 | 3.28 |
| Surplus ratio, % | 71 | 71 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 42.1 | 40.5 |
| Occupancy rate, %* | 92 | 91 |
| EPRA NRV per share, SEK | 87.60 | 77.24 |
*) Excluding Projects & Land.
| Target | Outcome Q2 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| A return on equity that exceeds the risk-free interest rate by not less than six percentage points, which for the beginning of 2022 corresponds to 6.12 percent |
13.9 | |
| An equity/assets ratio of no less than 30 percent | 42.1 | |
| An interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.0 | 7.2 | |
| The loan-to-value ratio is not to exceed 60 percent | 48.0 |
| CEO's comments04 | |
|---|---|
| Market comments 05 | |
| Income, expenses and profit06 | |
| Assets 08 | |
| Sustainable business 11 | |
| Liabilities and equity 12 |
| Financial reports15 | |
|---|---|
| Key figures20 | |
| Definitions 22 | |
| Calendar23 | |
| Contact23 | |

In a turbulent operating environment, Wihlborgs' business model continues to deliver. The robust net lettings during the most recent quarters continued, with SEK 41m during the second quarter, and with a record-high level of SEK 109 million in new leases. The level of activity among our tenants is high and where there is activity, there are business opportunities.
Our new leases are also at higher rent levels than previously. This is true both if you look at the average rent for new leases compared with terminated leases, and if you look more closely when we measure the trends for lrental value and rental income in comparable portfolios, where rental value increased 6.3 percent and rental income rose 7.5 percent year-on-year. Among major new leases the one with Nederman can be highlighted, where we will build a new 25,000 m² facility at Rausgård 21 in Helsingborg with a 20-year lease. But once again, it is a large number of transactions across a broad base of different segments that work together to provide a stronger whole.
In Lund we have seen a breakthrough, with more leases for larger spaces. The recent city and innovation trade fair H22 in Helsingborg was an important reminder of the city's development potential. Video games are just one industry that continues to grow in Malmö. Our new tenant IO Interactive is part of this exciting development. In Copenhagen, too, we are seeing increased pressure in our rental business.
In the second quarter, our rental income grew 9 percent to SEK 804 million year-on-year. A variety of factors contributed
to this increase. For one, we have had positive net lettings for a long time, meaning that vacancies are gradually decreasing. Our operating surplus rose 8 percent to SEK 578 million in the quarter, corresponding to a surplus ratio of 72 percent. Meanwhile, our Danish operations have noted significant increases in energy costs and higher costs for our canteens. Even if occupancy is increasing at our Danish properties, we are not yet in balance with income. We are still focused on the issue and will follow developments carefully to balance costs against appeal and demand for high levels of service. Income from property management for the quarter amounted to SEK 483 million, an increase of 9 percent. Increased interest rates have only had a limited impact on net financial items thus far and the average interest rate was 1.35 percent.
Changes in value during the quarter amounted to SEK 151 million. Valuations in the middle of the year are generally made internally, though some twenty properties were valued externally in connection with financing discussions. Inputting correct assumptions into a valuation model is undeniably more difficult than normal in today's world. Compared with the previous quarter, inflation assumptions have been raised, as have those for yield requirements. The net effect of these adjustments is, essentially, zero. It is primarily our lettings and other assumptions about future cash flows that underlie the positive changes in value.
Against a backdrop of positive earnings, the balance sheet is also strong. Our equity/assets ratio amounted to 42.1 percent and loan-to-value ratio to 48.0 percent. When uncertainty in the interest rate market grows, we continue to focus on liquidity. Six months into the year, Wihlborgs has unutilised credit facilities of SEK 2.8 billion. Our bond market exposure is limited, in that only 13 percent of our borrowing is raised there. The bonds that will mature during the second half of the year can be repaid with existing credit facilities. The rising market interest rates have thus far only had a marginal impact on our average interest rate. Over time, we will also be affected by a higher interest rate, but our interest coverage ratio is a multiple of 7.2, which demonstrates our considerable capacity to generate a strong cash flow.
With a strong balance sheet and healthy liquidity, we can continue to drive projects and evaluate potential acquisitions. During the quarter, we acquired the Österport 7 property in Malmö, encompassing 11,000 m², a short walk from the central station. We also signed an agreement to acquire Lersö Parkallé 107 in Copenhagen and the Pilbågen 6 and Snårskogen 1 properties in northeast Helsingborg. These acquisitions are excellent supplements to our existing portfolio and we look forward to developing them.
Despite increases in material prices and challenges in various supply chains, work in our projects is continuing largely according to plan, thanks in large part to our wellestablished partnerships with contractors in our region. We are seeing several signals of a more balanced price level by the autumn, and a tendency towards improvement in access to materials and resources.
Trends are also moving in the right direction in our sustainability work. Seven more properties were environmentally-certified during the quarter, which is important work to clarify our environmental performance. Our new thresholds for maximum CO2 impact in new-build projects and our internal price for CO2 in our redevelopment projects were introduced and will be part of the basic assessments in our investment calculations going forward. We have a long way to go, like the rest of the industry, but this is a step in right direction that forces us, our suppliers and our customers to consider more choices and their consequences. This is how we can really make a difference.
In our turbulent operating environment, we are continuing to focus on our core business. By helping our tenants the best we can and helping develop the Öresund region, we develop ourselves and our business. A symbiosis that has long lasted for 100 years and that once again proves sustainable over time.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO
The earlier hunt for inflation has, in a short time, become a struggle to fight it. Inflation, measured as CPIF, increased 7.2% in May 2022 compared with the year-earlier period. This was the highest inflation rate since the early 1990s, leading the Riksbank (the Swedish Central Bank) to raise the repo rate from 0.25 to 0.75% at the most recent monetary policy meeting.
The Swedish Economy Report from the Swedish National Institute of Economic Research predicts that Sweden is now heading toward an economic downturn and that the Riksbank is caught in a delicate balancing act, where it has to tighten monetary policy without exacerbating the downturn. Household pessimism is at levels unseen since the financial crisis, with concerns for falling asset prices and climbing interest rates. The business community, on the other hand, remains optimistic, with filled order books, high profit margins and a need to expand their personnel.
Skåne exited the first year of the pandemic significantly better than other major metropolitan areas. In the "Skånsk konjunktur" ("Business in Skåne") report, Skåne also performed well in the second year, with sales growth of 8.9% in the local economy, stronger than Stockholm but somewhat weaker than Västra Götaland. Several officeintensive industries performed very well in 2021, such as IT and Corporate Services, which increased 16.5% and 11.5% respectively compared with the previous year. Unemployment in Skåne continued to decline to under nine percent, but unfortunately long-term unemployment remains high, and every other unemployed person in Skåne has been without a job for over a year. The report also notes that the number of employed people in Skåne increased by approximately 22,000 people in the last year and a half, just over 90% of this increase was in Wihlborgs' sub-markets in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg.
In SEPREF's (the Swedish Property Research Forum) consensus forecast for the second quarter of 2022, peak rent in Mlamö remains unchanged at SEK 3,000/m² and many are expecting higher rents than in the previous quarter. While yield requirements have declined from 4.13% to 4%, general expectations are for these to increase within a year.
The transaction volume in Sweden during the first five months of 2022 was SEK 95 billion, or a 17% increase compared with the year-earlier period. Sales in June 2021 were very high, just over SEK 60 billion, which will be difficult to beat in 2022 without large transactions. In Denmark, Newsec reports that rent levels in Copenhagen's outer areas are stable and that vacancy rates are falling. The total transaction volume in Denmark did not quite reach 2021 levels but has remained above average over the last five years. The number of office transactions was low and a large portion of turnover pertained to housing.
Comparative figures for income statement items relate to values for the corresponding period 2021 and balance sheet items as of 2021-12-31.
Rental income amounted to SEK 1,599 million (1,477) corresponding to an increase by 8 percent. Of the rental income, service income accounted for SEK 169 million (139). Revenues have been affected positively by index increases of SEK 27 million and property acquisitions/divestments of SEK 18 million (-45) net. In addition, reduced vacancies had a positive effect of SEK 23 million (-39). Exchange rate effects during the period amounted to SEK 11 million (-15). Service income from canteens in the Danish operations increased by SEK 10 million, mainly due to increased tenant presence in the properties after the pandemic. Other changes in revenues of 2 percent have been affected by completed projects, renegotiations and new leases.
At the end of the period the occupancy rate for investment properties, excluding Projects & Land, is 92 percent (92).
During the period new leases were signed to a value of SEK 163 million (142) on an annualized basis. Lease terminations totalled SEK 94 million (97). This represents a net letting of SEK 69 million (45).
Cancellable rental value, SEK m

20 %
Rental income from ten largest tenants

Rental income from governmental tenants

Terminations
Total property expenses amounted to 464 million (431). Reduced reserves for rental receivables have entailed positive bad debt losses during the period of SEK 1 million (-1). The increase in property costs is mainly attributable to the Danish portfolio, where a large part is due to an increase in energy costs and the reopening of the canteen operations. In addition, the previous year's acquisition of three properties has led to increased costs. The historical summary at the bottom of page 17 illustrates how costs vary over the different quarters of the year.
The operating surplus amounted to 1,135 million (1,046) representing a surplus ratio of 71 percent (71). Of the change, SEK 13 million (-32) was attributable to property acquisitions and divestments, in addition, currency effects have affected by SEK 7 million (-10).
The costs for central administration were SEK 44 million (40).
Net interest totalled SEK -145 million (-148), of which interest income accounted for 6 million (6). The interest expense for the period, incl. realized effects from interest rate derivatives, was 151 million (154). The leasehold amounted to 2 million (2). Interest expense relating to interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 25 million (30). At the end of the period, the average interest rate, including the cost of credit agreements, was 1.35 percent, compared with 1.32 percent at year-end.
Profit participation in joint ventures amounted to SEK 6 million (3). Income from property management amounted to SEK 950 million (859).
The pre-tax profit, i.e. after value changes on properties and derivatives, was SEK 1,954 million (1,256). During the period, value changes on properties amounted to SEK 372 million (284). Increased market interest rates have entailed positive value changes on derivatives amounting to SEK 632 million (113) of which SEK 638 million (119) are attributable to interest rate derivates and -6 million (-6) to other financial items.
The profit after taxes was SEK 1,549 million (1,007). Total tax amounted to SEK 405 million (249), of which current tax SEK 22 million (22) and deferred tax SEK 383 million (227).

Increased focus on climate impact for project investments and favouring sustainable choices in supplier chains. This is what Wihlborgs wants to accomplish through introducing internal pricing on CO2 emissions and a threshold for new-build projects. The introduction will be tested in select projects in 2022 and then evaluated. Arvid Liepe, CFO, and Staffan Fredlund, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Manager, have worked together to develop the model.
The summaries below are based on Wihlborgs' property portfolio as of 30 June 2022. Rental income relates to contracted rental income on an annual basis as of 1 July 2022.
The operating surplus is based on the properties' earning capacity on an annual basis based on rental income for July 2022, 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 2022 consisted of 300 properties (299) with a lettable area of 2,149,000 m2 (2,143,000). 7 of the properties (7) are leasehold rights.
The properties' carrying amount was SEK 51,760 million (50,033), which corresponds to the estimated market value. The total rental value was SEK 3,537 million (3,472) and the contracted rental income on annual basis SEK 3,239 million (3,128). The like-for-like increase in rental value was 6.3 percent while contracted rental income increased by 7.5 percent compared to 12 months previously.
The economic occupancy rate for Office/Retail properties was 92 percent (92) and for Logistics/Production properties 92 percent (93). The rental value for Office/Retail properties represented 83 percent and Logistics/Production properties 16 percent of the total rental value.
The operating surplus from investment properties, excluding property administration and Projects/Land, is SEK 2,493 million (2,401) which with a carrying amount of SEK 48,970 million (47,194) corresponds to a yield of 5.1 percent (5.1). Broken down by property category, this is 4.9 percent (4.9) for Office/Retail and 6.2 percent (6.3) for Logistics/ Production.
Rental value per area, %
Hyresvärde
Redovisat värde per område

Rental value per property category, %
Hyresvärde
Redovisat värde per fastighetskategori

At the Rausgård 21 property in southern Helsingborg, Wihlborgs will construct a new manufacturing and logistics facility of 25,000 square metres for the environmental technology company Nederman. The lease extends for 20 years and the facility is expected to commence operations in March 2024. Construction also includes modernising a minimally exploited property and giving the entire area a push in the right direction.
By year-end the valuation of all Wihlborgs' properties is carried out by external valuers. In the valuation of the properties as of June 30, 2022 about 20 properties have been valued externallys and the rest internally. The valuation has meant that the property value has increased by SEK 372 million (284). Inflation assumptions affecting revenues in 2023 and 2024 have been raised at the same time as the yield requirements in valuations have been increased. The net effect of these two changes is close to zero. The remaining part comes from new leases, renegotiations and project development.
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 the 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 2021 Annual Report.
As of 30 June 2022 the carrying amount for the properties is SEK 51,760 million (50,033).
| Changes in carrying amount of properties | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changes | Group total, SEK m | |||
| Carrying amount 1 January 2022 | 50,033 | |||
| Acquisitions | 377 | |||
| Investments | 568 | |||
| Properties sold | -1 | |||
| Change in value | 372 | |||
| Currency translations | 411 | |||
| Carrying amount 30 June 2022 | 51,760 |
26 % Helsingborg
Malmö 36%
Projects/Land 1% Copenhagen 22%
Hyresvärde per område
17 % Lund
83 % Ofce/Retail
Logistics/Production 16 %
Hyresvärde per fastighetskategori
Investments in the property portfolio totalled SEK 568 million (453). Approved investments in ongoing projects amount to SEK 3,446 million, of which 870 million had been invested at the end of period.
The Groups liquid assets totalled SEK 886 million (695) including unutilized overdraft facilities.
At the end of the period unutilized credit facilities amounted to SEK 2,832 million (2,520).
| Total | 467,229 1,235,735 |
8,334 131,296 |
124,767 612,819 |
12,515 92,993 |
38,3314 76,483 |
651,175 2,149,326 |
30 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | |||||||
| Lund | 197,430 | 14,656 | 35,709 | 4,429 | 9,2223 | 261,446 | 12 |
| Helsingborg | 219,563 | 65,161 | 285,596 | 40,789 | 12,9712 | 624,080 | 29 |
| Malmö | 351,514 | 43,145 | 166,748 | 35,260 | 15,9591 | 612,625 | 29 |
| m2 | m2 | Production, m2 | Health care, m2 | m2 | m2 | % | |
| Area | Office, | Retail, | Logistics/ | Education/ | Misc., | Total, | Share, |
1) Includes 10,275 m2 hotel. 2) Includes 1,819 m2 residential 3) Includes 8,215 m2 hotel 4) Includes 5,600 m2 hotel
| Analysis per property category in each management area | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area/ property category |
Number of properties |
Area, m2 thousand |
Carrying amount, SEK m |
Rental value, SEK m |
Rental value, SEK/m2 |
Economic occupancy rate, % |
Rental income, SEK m |
Operating surplus incl. property admin., SEK m |
Surplus ratio, % |
Operating surplus excl. property ad min., SEK m |
Yield excl. property admin., % |
| Malmö | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 50 | 443 | 17,975 | 1,088 | 2,455 | 94 | 1,019 | 790 | 78 | 827 | 4.6 |
| Logistics/Production | 30 | 141 | 2,042 | 152 | 1,080 | 94 | 143 | 114 | 79 | 122 | 6.0 |
| Projects & Land | 21 | 29 | 1,577 | 23 | 796 | - | 7 | -4 | - | -2 | - |
| Total Malmö | 101 | 613 | 21,594 | 1,263 | 2,061 | 93 | 1,169 | 899 | 77 | 947 | 4.4 |
| Helsingborg | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 37 | 271 | 8,306 | 564 | 2,084 | 90 | 506 | 386 | 76 | 403 | 4.9 |
| Logistics/Production | 57 | 353 | 3,455 | 321 | 911 | 91 | 293 | 208 | 71 | 224 | 6.5 |
| Projects & Land | 12 | 1 | 158 | 1 | 1,514 | - | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Total Helsingborg | 106 | 624 | 11,919 | 887 | 1,421 | 90 | 800 | 594 | 74 | 628 | 5.3 |
| Lund | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 25 | 231 | 7,827 | 577 | 2,493 | 92 | 530 | 381 | 72 | 421 | 5.4 |
| Logistics/Production | 4 | 23 | 282 | 20 | 895 | 95 | 19 | 15 | 75 | 16 | 5.7 |
| Projects & Land | 4 | 7 | 563 | 15 | 1,992 | - | 3 | -2 | - | -1 | - |
| Total Lund | 33 | 261 | 8,671 | 612 | 2,340 | 90 | 552 | 393 | 71 | 436 | 5.0 |
| Copenhagen | |||||||||||
| Office/Retail | 47 | 520 | 7,902 | 710 | 1,367 | 93 | 661 | 404 | 61 | 435 | 5.5 |
| Logistics/Production | 9 | 61 | 783 | 61 | 1,006 | 94 | 58 | 43 | 75 | 45 | 5.7 |
| Projects & Land | 4 | 70 | 890 | 4 | - | - | 1 | -18 | - | -17 | - |
| Total Copenhagen | 60 | 651 | 9,576 | 776 | 1,192 | 93 | 719 | 429 | 60 | 463 | 4.8 |
| Total Wihlborgs | 300 | 2,149 | 51,760 | 3,537 | 1,646 | 92 | 3,239 | 2,316 | 71 | 2,474 | 4.8 |
| Total excluding projects and land |
259 | 2,042 | 48,970 | 3,495 | 1,711 | 92 | 3,228 | 2,340 | 72 | 2,493 | 5.1 |
| Entire property stock | Like-for-like* | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-07-2022 | 01-07-2021 | Percent | 01-07-2022 | 01-07-2021 | Percent | ||
| SEK m | SEK m | SEK m | SEK m | ||||
| Rental value | 3,537 | 3,287 | + 7.6 | Rental value | 3,342 | 3,145 | + 6.3 |
| Rental income | 3,239 | 2,968 | + 9.1 | Rental income | 3,087 | 2,872 | + 7.5 |
| *Exklusive projekt & land |
At the beginning of June, the office property Österport 7 in Malmö was aquired. In addition to this land was aquired in Helsingborg through the acqusition of Flintyxan 6. At the end of June, an agreement was also signed to acquire the property of Lersö Parkallé 107 in eastern Copenhagen, which comprises 3,600 sqm of leasable area, with access from 1 July 2022.
| Property transactions January–June 2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | Property | Municipality | Management area | Category | Area, m2 |
Price, SEK m |
Operating surplus 2022, SEK m1 |
| Acquisitions | |||||||
| Q2 | Österport 7 | Malmö | Malmö City | Office | 11,000 | ||
| Q2 | Flintyxan 6 | Helsingborg | Helsingborg Yttre | Land | - | ||
| Total acquisitions 2022 | 11,000 | 377 | 2 | ||||
| Sales | |||||||
| Q1 | Barrikaden 3 | Helsingborg | Helsingborg Yttre | Project/Land | - | - | - |
| Total sales 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
1) Operating surplus from properties acquired and sold that are included in the results for the period.
Wihlborgs' sustainability agenda focuses on the areas where our operations have the greatest impact and can make the greatest difference. The goals for the Group to achieve in 2022 are established and monitored quarterly, with particular regard to environmental certifications, energy consumption and climate impact.
One prioritised area that engages large portions of the management organisation is investing in the certification of existing office properties in Sweden according to Miljöbyggnad In-Use. Seven additional properties were certified in the second quarter and one environmentally certified property (Österport 7) has been acquired. While the pace continues to be high, the target of certifying 80 percent of Wihlborgs' Swedish office premises will probably not be reached until 2023.
Wihlborgs works continuously to reduce energy consumption at its properties by replacing older cooling equipment, upgrading ventilation equipment and installing heat recovery solutions among other initiatives. These actions also help to reduce the properties' climate impact from operation.
The goal for 2022 is for direct (Scopes 1 and 2) CO2 emissions to not exceed 1.5 kg/m2 , which was achieved in the last two years. Moreover, in the longer term – by 2030 – the aim is to halve climate-impacting emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 3) compared with the base year 2020.
Overall energy consumption during the first six months of 2022 was lower year-on-year primarily due to a reduced need for property heating in the winter. Lower use of heating together with a higher share of biogas in the Danish district heating network also resulted in lower direct climate-impacting emissions from operations.
| Key figures - sustainable properties | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | Target | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | |
| (as of Dec | Apr-Jun | Apr-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jan–Dec | ||
| 2022) | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months | 6 months | 12 months | ||
| Environmental certifications | % of floor area (office, Sweden) | > 80 | 44 | 30 | 44 | 30 | 36 |
| CO2 emissions (scope 1 & 2) |
kg CO2 e/m2 |
< 1.5 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.60 | 0.76 | 1.40 |
| Energy use | kWh/m2 | < 95 | 17.5 | 19.7 | 52.8 | 58.7 | 102.2 |
It is clear that the climate impact arising from new construction, redevelopment and tenant improvements is substantially larger than the climate impact of property emissions from operations. Wihlborgs is currently intensifying its focus on the climate impact of construction projects.
A new emissions threshold has been set of 270 kg CO2 per m2 during the construction phase of new office properties. The threshold has been established jointly in LFM30 in Malmö and is at the forefront in relation to the guidelines of the Swedish National Housing Board and legislation. By way of comparison, current emissions average around 350 kg CO2 per m2 for Wihlborgs' new-build projects.
In addition, Wihlborgs has launched an internal price for CO2 emissions to, thereby, better integrate the climate impact cost into the decision-making process. The price has been set at SEK 1,000 per tonne for CO2 and will initially be tested in a number of redevelopment project investment decisions before being evaluated. The objective is to clarify Wihlborgs' ambitions for contractors and to encourage them to as far as possible choose climate-friendly alternatives, which also impacts the climate cost in the tenders.
All newly built Wihlborgs properties are certified in line with Miljöbyggnad and additional certification pursuant to Zero CO2 is also increasingly sought. Kvartetten (Pulpeten 5) in Hyllie received a preliminary Zero CO2 certification in the second quarter. This confirms that the building has a net zero climate impact during its entire life cycle.
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/

As of 30 June 2022 equity totalled SEK 22,607 million (21,948) after SEK 922 million was paid as a dividend during the second quarter. The equity/assets ratio stood at 42.1 percent (42.9).

The group's interest-bearing liabilities as of 30 June amounted to SEK 24,853 million (23,278) with an average interest rate including costs for credit agreements of 1.35 percent (1.32).
With consideration to the company's net debt of SEK 24.9 billion, the loan-to-value ratio is 48.0 percent (46.5) as a percentage of property values.
The loans' average fixed interest period including effects of derivatives on 30 June 2022 amounted to 2.5 years (2.9). The average loan maturity, including commited credit facilities, amounted to 6.2 years (6.0).
| Structure of interest and loan maturities as of 30 June 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest maturity | Loan maturity | |||||
| Matures, year |
Loan amount, SEK m |
Av. interest rate, % |
Credit ag., SEK m |
Utilised, SEK m |
||
| 2022 | 12,678 | 1.33 | 846 | 846 | ||
| 2023 | 3,124 | 0.96 | 986 | 986 | ||
| 2024 | 1,788 | 1.14 | 11,318 | 9,404 | ||
| 2025 | 1,788 | 1.14 | 4,775 | 4,775 | ||
| 2026 | 1,252 | 1.35 | 573 | 573 | ||
| >2026 | 4,223 | 1.59 | 9,188 | 8,269 | ||
| Total | 24,853 | 1.30* | 27,686 | 24,853 |
*) 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 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest rate swaps | ||||||
| Maturity | Amount, SEK m | Interest, % | ||||
| 2022 | 1,065 | 0.11 | ||||
| 2023 | 2,430 | 0.39 | ||||
| 2024 | 1,788 | 0.41 | ||||
| 2025 | 1,788 | 0.42 | ||||
| 2026 | 1,252 | 0.59 | ||||
| >2026 | 2,504 | 0.70 | ||||
| Total | 10,827 | 0.47 |
The fair value in Wihlborgs' interest rate derivative portfolio amounted to 669 million (31).
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 2021 Annual Report.
Average net debt relative to rolling 12-month operating income amounted to 10.5 times (10.7).

Net debt/EBITDA

Tretorn, Campus, Galoschan and Kadorran – we give many names to the things we love. With seven storeys and 51,000 square metres, Tretornfabriken has characterised Helsingborg for years. Now the property has a new name and identity: Fabriken1891. Participants at the opening on 13 June included: Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs; Annette Melander Berg, Business Director for the City of Helsingborg; and Göran Pelvén, CEO of Dunkersstiftelserna.
At the end of the period, the number of FTEs at Wihlborgs was 257 (250) of which 106 (104) were in property service. Of the total number of FTEs 79 (77) were in Malmö, 36 (34) in Helsingborg, 31 (31) in Lund and 111 (108) in Copenhagen. The average age of employees is 44 år and women make up 43 (42) 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 1 million (1) in shares in subsidiaries and other shares.
The parent company's income statement and balance sheet are found on page 18.
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 2021 Annual Report.
The largest shareholder in Wihlborgs is Erik Paulsson with family and company, with 11.0 percent of the shares outstanding.
Shares held by owners registered abroad account for 37 percent. The number of shareholders is approximately 29,000.
| Largest shareholders in Wihlborgs 30 June 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of | Proportion of | |
|---|---|---|
| shares, | equity and | |
| thousands | votes, % | |
| Erik Paulsson with family, | 33,876 | 11.0 |
| privately and via company | ||
| SEB Investment Management | 17,906 | 5.8 |
| Länsförsäkringar funds | 16,977 | 5.5 |
| Swedbank Robur funds | 12,707 | 4.1 |
| Handelsbanken funds | 9,287 | 3.0 |
| Bank of Norway | 6,419 | 2.1 |
| Qviberg family | 4,920 | 1.6 |
| AMF funds | 4,564 | 1.5 |
| Life insurance company Skandia | 3,861 | 1.3 |
| Tibia Konsult | 2,949 | 1.0 |
| Other shareholders reg. in Sweden | 86,067 | 28.0 |
| Other shareholders reg. abroad | 107,894 | 35.1 |
| Total outstanding shares | 307,427 | 100.0 |
2021-01-01 – 2022-06-30

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.
On pages 84–89 and 101–102 in the Company's 2021 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.
Developments in the rest of the world as a result of the war in Ukraine have led to an increase in the probability of financing and interest rate risk materializing compared with the assessment at the turn of the year. There is also a risk that a lack of building materials can lead to increases in costs and delays in newly started and future projects.
Wihlborgs 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 2022, 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. The financial reports are found on page 15-19.
On July 1, Wihlborgs will take possession of the Lersö Parkalle 107 property totaling 3,600 sqm in eastern Copenhagen. Wihlborgs has on the same day also acquired the properties Pilbågen 6 and Snårskogen 1 comprising a total of 25,000 sqm of leasable area in northern Helsingborg.
Malmö 11 July 2022 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 Board member |
Ulrika Hallengren 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.
| Consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income in summary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022 Apr-Jun 3 months |
2021 Apr-Jun 3 months |
2022 Jan-Jun 6 months |
2021 Jan-Jun 6 months |
2021/2022 Jul-Jun 12 months |
2021 Jan-Dec 12 months |
| Rental income | 804 | 739 | 1,599 | 1,477 | 3,182 | 3,060 |
| Operating costs | -115 | -98 | -245 | -225 | -462 | -442 |
| Repairs and maintenance | -23 | -21 | -47 | -43 | -105 | -101 |
| Property tax | -52 | -49 | -102 | -98 | -196 | -192 |
| Property administration | -36 | -34 | -70 | -65 | -135 | -130 |
| Total propery costs | -226 | -202 | -464 | -431 | -898 | -865 |
| Operating surplus | 578 | 537 | 1,135 | 1,046 | 2,284 | 2,195 |
| Central administration | -22 | -19 | -44 | -40 | -87 | -83 |
| Interest income | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 |
| Interest expense | -78 | -78 | -151 | -154 | -309 | -312 |
| Leasehold rent | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -4 |
| Share in results of joint ventures | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Income from property management | 483 | 443 | 950 | 859 | 1,906 | 1,815 |
| Change in value of properties | 151 | 210 | 372 | 284 | 2,241 | 2,153 |
| Change in value of derivatives | 292 | 16 | 632 | 113 | 721 | 202 |
| Pre-tax profit | 926 | 669 | 1,954 | 1,256 | 4,868 | 4,170 |
| Current tax | -10 | -11 | -22 | -22 | -57 | -57 |
| Deferred tax | -183 | -129 | -383 | -227 | -921 | -765 |
| Profit for the period1 | 733 | 529 | 1,549 | 1,007 | 3,890 | 3,348 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||
| Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the year: | ||||||
| Translation differences on recalculation of foreign | ||||||
| operations | 139 | -42 | 179 | 26 | 220 | 67 |
| Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations | -136 | 40 | -179 | -27 | -221 | -69 |
| Tax attributable to items that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the year |
24 | -7 | 32 | 5 | 40 | 13 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 27 | -9 | 32 | 4 | 39 | 11 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period1 | 760 | 520 | 1,581 | 1,011 | 3,929 | 3,359 |
| Earnings per share2 | 2.38 | 1.72 | 5.04 | 3.28 | 12.65 | 10.89 |
| 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/income 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.
3) Recalculation has been made for completed share split 2:1 in May 2022.
| Consolidated statement of financial position in summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022-06-30 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-12-31 | ||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Investment properties | 51,760 | 47,056 | 50,033 | ||
| Right-of-use assets | 146 | 152 | 150 | ||
| Other fixed assets | 387 | 399 | 396 | ||
| Derivatives | 669 | 67 | 94 | ||
| Current receivables | 339 | 241 | 164 | ||
| Liquid assets | 443 | 496 | 315 | ||
| Total assets | 53,744 | 48,411 | 51,152 | ||
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| Equity | 22,607 | 19,600 | 21,948 | ||
| Deferred tax liability | 4,992 | 4,081 | 4,622 | ||
| Borrowings | 24,853 | 23,346 | 23,278 | ||
| Lease liability | 145 | 151 | 149 | ||
| Derivatives | - | 131 | 63 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | 45 | 58 | 45 | ||
| Current liabilities | 1,102 | 1,044 | 1,047 | ||
| Total equity & liabilities | 53,744 | 48,411 | 51,152 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan-Jun 2022 | Jan–Jun 2021 | Jan-Dec 2021 | ||
| Total equity at beginning of period | 21,948 | 19,396 | 19,396 | ||
| Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders | |||||
| Opening amount | 21,948 | 19,396 | 19,396 | ||
| Dividend paid | -922 | -807 | -807 | ||
| Profit for the period | 1,549 | 1,007 | 3,348 | ||
| Other comprehensive income | 32 | 4 | 11 | ||
| Total equity at end of period | 22,607 | 19,600 | 21,948 |
| Consolidated cash flow statement summary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Apr-Jun 2022 | Apr-Jun 2021 | Jan-Jun 2022 | Jan-Jun 2021 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
| Operating activities | |||||
| Operating surplus | 578 | 537 | 1,135 | 1,046 | 2,195 |
| Central administration | -22 | -19 | -44 | -40 | -83 |
| Non-cash items | 5 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| Interest received | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| Interest paid | -78 | -74 | -158 | -154 | -312 |
| Income tax paid | 2 | -1 | -9 | -9 | -50 |
| Change in operating receivables | -42 | -41 | -115 | -89 | 0 |
| Change in operating liabilities | -116 | -37 | -37 | -83 | -78 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 329 | 369 | 812 | 682 | 1,690 |
| Investment activities | |||||
| Acquisitions of properties | -377 | -17 | -377 | -182 | -412 |
| Investments in existing properties | -298 | -245 | -568 | -453 | -1,236 |
| Sales of properties | - | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| Change in other non-current assets | 1 | -15 | 0 | -16 | -35 |
| Cash flow from investment activities | -674 | -277 | -944 | -651 | -1,680 |
| Financing activities | |||||
| Dividend paid | -922 | -807 | -922 | -807 | -807 |
| Change in borrowing | 2,227 | 2,311 | 4,893 | 3,891 | 5,680 |
| Loan repayments | -832 | -1,486 | -3,709 | -2,820 | -4,766 |
| Change in other long-term liabilities | 0 | 4 | -2 | -4 | -7 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 473 | 22 | 260 | 260 | 100 |
| Cash flow for the period | 128 | 114 | 128 | 291 | 110 |
| Opening cash flow | 315 | 382 | 315 | 205 | 205 |
| Closing cash flow | 443 | 496 | 443 | 496 | 315 |
| SEK m | Q2 2022 | Q1 2022 | Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | Q4 2020 | Q3 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental income | 804 | 795 | 770 | 813 | 739 | 738 | 751 | 775 |
| Operating costs | -115 | -130 | -118 | -99 | -98 | -127 | -121 | -88 |
| Repairs and maintenance | -23 | -24 | -34 | -24 | -21 | -22 | -30 | -24 |
| Property tax | -52 | -50 | -45 | -49 | -49 | -49 | -49 | -54 |
| Property administration | -36 | -34 | -36 | -29 | -34 | -31 | -28 | -35 |
| Operating surplus | 578 | 557 | 537 | 612 | 537 | 509 | 523 | 574 |
| Income from property management | 483 | 467 | 443 | 513 | 443 | 416 | 419 | 477 |
| Profit for the period | 733 | 816 | 1,668 | 673 | 529 | 478 | 694 | 820 |
| Surplus ratio, % | 71.9 | 70.1 | 69.7 | 75.3 | 72.7 | 69.0 | 69.6 | 74.1 |
| Investment yield, % | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 42.1 | 43.6 | 42.9 | 41.5 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 41.3 | 38.4 |
| Return on equity, % | 12.9 | 14.6 | 31.6 | 13.5 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 14.6 | 17.9 |
| Earnings per share, SEK1 | 2.38 | 2.66 | 5.43 | 2.19 | 1.72 | 1.55 | 2.26 | 2.67 |
| Income property management per share, SEK1 | 1.57 | 1.52 | 1.44 | 1.67 | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.36 | 1.55 |
| Cash flow fr operating activities per share, SEK1 | 1.07 | 1.57 | 1.82 | 1.46 | 1.20 | 1.02 | 1.55 | 1.54 |
| EPRA NRV per share, SEK1 | 87.60 | 88.52 | 86.33 | 79.84 | 77.24 | 77.80 | 76.22 | 73.82 |
| Share price as % of EPRA NRV | 81.7 | 111.4 | 119.0 | 109.2 | 120.2 | 106.5 | 121.6 | 120.2 |
| Carrying amount of properties | 51,760 | 50,618 | 50,033 | 47,741 | 47,056 | 46,687 | 46,072 | 47,041 |
| Equity | 22,607 | 22,769 | 21,948 | 20,278 | 19,600 | 19,887 | 19,396 | 18,729 |
| Total assets | 53,744 | 52,168 | 51,152 | 48,832 | 48,411 | 47,964 | 46,961 | 48,762 |
Definitions of key ratios are available on page 23.
1) Recalculation has been made for completed share split 2:1 in May 2022.
| Property management | Malmö | Helsingborg | Lund | Copenhagen | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Rental income | 582 | 540 | 396 | 362 | 280 | 259 | 341 | 316 | 1,599 | 1,477 | |
| Property costs | -136 | -137 | -101 | -102 | -81 | -83 | -145 | -110 | -464 | -431 | |
| Operating surplus | 446 | 403 | 295 | 260 | 199 | 176 | 196 | 206 | 1,135 | 1,046 |
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 2021 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 1,135 million (1,046) and the pre-tax profit of SEK 1,954 million (1,256) consists of central administration SEK -44 million (-40), financial net SEK -147 million (-150), share in results SEK 6 million (3) and changes in value of properties and derivatives SEK 1,004 million (397).
| Parent company's income statement summary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan–Jun 2022 | Jan-Jun 2021 | Jan-Dec 2021 | |||
| Income | 107 | 115 | 223 | |||
| Expenses | -107 | -106 | -206 | |||
| Operating profits | 0 | 9 | 17 | |||
| Financial income | 1,666 | 978 | 1,189 | |||
| Financial expenses | -320 | -172 | -365 | |||
| Pre-tax profit | 1,346 | 815 | 841 | |||
| Appropriations | - | - | 216 | |||
| Tax | -131 | -61 | -80 | |||
| Profit for the period | 1,215 | 754 | 977 |
| Parent company's balance sheet summary | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | 2022-06-30 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-12-31 | |||
| Participations in Group companies | 9,431 | 9,430 | 9,431 | |||
| Receivables fr Group companies | 16,619 | 14,848 | 15,791 | |||
| Derivatives | 669 | 67 | 94 | |||
| Other assets | 293 | 344 | 316 | |||
| Cash and bank balances | 303 | 348 | 173 | |||
| Total assets | 27,315 | 25,037 | 25,805 | |||
| Equity | 7,038 | 6,523 | 6,745 | |||
| Liabilities to credit institutions | 18,242 | 15,671 | 16,403 | |||
| Derivatives | - | 131 | 63 | |||
| Liabilities to Group companies | 1,831 | 2,626 | 2,512 | |||
| Other liabilities | 204 | 86 | 82 | |||
| Total equity and liabilities | 27,315 | 25,037 | 25,805 |
| Key figures for the group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK m | Jan-Jun | Jan-Jun | Jul-Jun | Jan-Dec |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2021/2022 | 2021 | |
| Financial | ||||
| Return on equity, % | 13.9 | 10.3 | 18.4 | 16.2 |
| Return on total capital, % | 6.3 | 6.1 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 42.1 | 40.5 | 42.1 | 42.9 |
| Interest coverage ratio, multiple | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Leverage properties, % | 48.0 | 49.6 | 48.0 | 46.5 |
| Debt/equity ratio, multiple | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Share-related1 | ||||
| Earnings per share, SEK | 5.04 | 3.28 | 12.65 | 10.89 |
| Earnings per share before tax, SEK | 6.36 | 4.09 | 15.83 | 13.56 |
| EPRA EPS, SEK | 2.77 | 2.56 | 5.69 | 5.33 |
| Cash flow from operations per share, SEK | 2.64 | 2.22 | 3.28 | 5.50 |
| EPRA NDV (net disposal value) per share, SEK | 73.54 | 63.75 | 73.54 | 71.39 |
| EPRA NRV (net reinstatement value) per share, SEK | 87.60 | 77.24 | 87.60 | 86.33 |
| Market value per share, SEK | 71.55 | 92.85 | 71.55 | 102.70 |
| Proposed dividend per share, SEK | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| Dividend yield, %1 | - | - | - | 2.9 |
| Total return from share, % | - | - | - | 13.6 |
| P/E-ratio I, multiple | 7.1 | 14.2 | 5.7 | 9.4 |
| P/E-ratio II, multiple | 12.9 | 18.2 | 12.6 | 19.3 |
| 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 | 300 | 296 | 300 | 299 |
| Carrying amount of properties, SEK m | 51,760 | 47,056 | 51,760 | 50,033 |
| Estimated investment yield, % – all properties | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Estimated direct return, % – excl project properties | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Lettable area, m2 | 2,149,327 | 2,118,502 | 2,149,327 | 2,142,892 |
| Rental income, SEK per m2 | 1,646 | 1,551 | 1,646 | 1,620 |
| Operating surplus, SEK per m2 | 1,078 | 1,005 | 1,078 | 1,048 |
| Financial occupancy rate, % – all properties | 92 | 90 | 92 | 90 |
| Financial occupancy rate, % – excl project properties | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 |
| Estimated surplus ratio, % | 71 | 72 | 71 | 72 |
| Employees | ||||
| Number of FTEs at period end | 269 | 244 | 269 | 250 |
1) Recalculation has been made for completed share split 2:1 in May 2022.
The basis for key financial ratios that Wihlborgs present in the Interim report January-June 2022, are shown below, page 19. Recalculation has been made of historical key figures per share for completed share split 2:1 in May 2022.
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. | 2022-06-30 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return on equity | |||
| Profit for the period | 1,549 | 1,007 | 3,348 |
| Annualized | 3,098 | 2,014 | 3,348 |
| Equity, opening balance | 21,948 | 19,396 | 19,396 |
| Equity, closing balance | 22,607 | 19,600 | 21,948 |
| Average equity | 22,278 | 19,498 | 20,672 |
| Return on equity, % | 13.9 | 10.3 | 16.2 |
| Return on capital employed | |||
| Profit before tax | 1,954 | 1,256 | 4,170 |
| Interest expense (incl value changes interest derivatives) | -481 | 41 | 110 |
| Total | 1,473 | 1,297 | 4,280 |
| Annualized | 2,946 | 2,594 | 4,280 |
| Total assets, opening balance | 51,152 | 46,961 | 46,961 |
| Total assets, closing balance | 53,744 | 48,411 | 51,152 |
| Non-interest bearing debt, opening balance | -5,764 | -5,198 | -5,198 |
| Non-interest bearing debt, closing balance | -6,127 | -5,301 | -5,764 |
| Average capital employed | 46,503 | 42,437 | 43,576 |
| Return on capital employed, % | 6.3 | 6.1 | 9.8 |
| Equity/assets ratio | |||
| Equity | 22,607 | 19,600 | 21,948 |
| Total assets | 53,744 | 48,411 | 51,152 |
| Equity/assets ratio, % | 42.1 | 40.5 | 42.9 |
| Interest coverage ratio | |||
| Income from property management | 950 | 859 | 1,815 |
| Interest expense | 153 | 156 | 316 |
| Total | 1,103 | 1,015 | 2,131 |
| Interest expense | 153 | 156 | 316 |
| Interest coverage ratio, multiple | 7.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Leverage properties | |||
| Borrowings | 24,853 | 23,346 | 23,278 |
| Net value investement properties | 51,760 | 47,056 | 50,033 |
| Leverage properties, % | 48.0 | 49.6 | 46.5 |
| Debt/equity ratio | |||
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 25,010 | 23,510 | 23,440 |
| Equity | 22,607 | 19,600 | 21,948 |
| Debt/equity ratio, multiple | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Earnings per share Profit for the period 1,549 1,007 3,348 Average number of shares, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 Earnings per share, SEK 5.04 3.28 10.89 Earnings per share before tax Profit before tax 1,954 1,256 4,170 Average number of shares, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 Earnings per share before tax, SEK 6.36 4.09 13.56 EPRA EPS Income from property management 950 859 1,815 Tax depreciation, direct tax deductions etc -477 -503 -967 Taxable income from property management 473 356 848 Estimated tax on the above -99 -73 -178 851 786 1,637 Income from property management after deduction of estimated tax Average number of shares, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 EPRA EPS, SEK 2.77 2.56 5.33 Operating cash flow per share Operating cash flow 812 682 1,690 Average number of shares, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 Operating cash flow per share, SEK 2.64 2.22 5.50 EPRA NDV per share Equity 22,607 19,600 21,948 Number of shares at year end, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 EPRA NDV per share, SEK 73.54 63.75 71.39 EPRA NRV per share Equity 22,607 19,600 21,948 Deferred tax liability 4,992 4,081 4,622 Derivatives -669 64 -31 Total 26,930 23,745 26,539 Average number of shares, thousands 307,427 307,427 307,427 EPRA NRV per share, SEK 87.60 77.24 86.33 Dividend yield per share Proposed dividend, SEK - - 3.00 Market price per share at year end, SEK - - 102.70 Dividend yield per share, % - - 2.9 Total yield per share Market price per share at year start, SEK - - 92.70 Market price per share at year end, SEK - - 102.70 Change in market price during the year, SEK - - 10.00 Dividend paid during the year, SEK - - 2.63 Total return per share, % - - 13.6 P/E ratio I Market price per share, SEK 71.55 92.85 102.70 Earnings per share, SEK 5.04 3.28 10.89 Annualized per share, SEK 10.08 6.55 10.89 P/E ratio I, multiple 7.1 14.2 9.4 P/E ratio II Market price per share, SEK 71.55 92.85 102.70 EPRA EPS, SEK 2.77 2.56 5.33 Annualized per share, SEK 5.54 5.11 5.33 12.9 18.2 19.3 P/E ratio II, multiple |
2022-06-30 | 2021-06-30 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 17 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.
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.
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.
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 rental income. The ratio illustrates the proportion of rental income that remains after deducting property management costs.
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.
Loan liabilities minus liquid assets on the balance sheet, 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 loan debt, net.
Earnings for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding. 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 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 divided by the average number of shares outstanding.
The closing balances for equity divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.
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 income plus estimated market-level rents for unlet space.
Operating surplus as a percentage of the carrying amount for the properties at the end of the period.
Rental income on an annualised basis divided by lettable area.
Economic occupancy rate
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.
*) These key figures are operational and are not regarded as alternative key ratios according to ESMA's guidelines.
| Interim report Jan-Sept 2022 21 October 2022 | |
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| Year-end report 2022 14 February 2023 | |
| Interim report Jan-March 2023 25 April 2023 | |
| Annual General Meeting 26 April 2023 |
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.
| Wihlborgs acquires property in east Copenhagen 28 June 2022 | |
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| Wihlborgs lets 4,200 square metres at Ideon in Lund 16 June 2022 | |
| AutomationsPartner new tenant at Wihlborgs' Flexhus in Helsingborg14 June 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs welcomes Aspia to Dockan in Malmö 9 June 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs acquires property in central Malmö23 May 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs conducts share split18 May 2022 | |
| Anna Nambord to take a leave of absence from Wihlborgs 12 May 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs introduces pricing on CO2 emissions5 May 2022 |
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| Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) AGM 202226 April 2022 | |
| Interim report Jan-Mar 2022: Net lettings remain strong and earnings rise for Wihlborgs26 April 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs builds new facility for Nederman in Helsingborg25 April 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs' interim report for January-March 2022 will be presented on 26 April21 April 2022 | |
| Wihlborgs lets 5,900 m2 at a logistics property in Malmö12 April 2022 |
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| Fast-growing SportAdmin – new Wihlborgs tenant in central Malmö4 April 2022 |
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 on the next page on 11 July 2022 at 07.30 CEST.
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]
Malmö – Headquarters Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Box 97, SE-201 20 Malmö Visitors: Stora Varvsgatan 11A Tel: +46 40 690 57 00
24 Wihlborgs Interim report January-June 2022
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Terminalgatan 1 SE-252 78 Helsingborg Tel: +46 42 490 46 00
Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Ideon Science Park Scheelevägen 17 SE-223 70 Lund Tel: +46 46 590 62 00
Wihlborgs A/S Mileparken 22A DK-2740 Skovlunde, Denmark Tel: +45 396 161 57
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