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Wihlborgs Fastigheter

Quarterly Report Oct 22, 2021

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Wihlborgs' Interim report 2021

January–September

CONTINUED RECOVERY OF THE OFFICE MARKET

Rental income amounted to SEK 2,290* million (2,323)

Operating surplus amounted to SEK 1,658 million (1,699)

Income from property management amounted to SEK 1,372 million (1,411)

Result for the period amounted to SEK 1,680 million (1,528), corresponding to earnings per share of SEK 10.93 (9.94)

EPRA NAV increased by 8 percent** to SEK 159.68 (152.44)

* Of which early termination fee related to Ejby Industrivej 41 of SEK 64 million **Paid divident of SEK 5.25 has been taken into account

Fasade Space (Kunskapen 1)

We aren't afraid of change. 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.

Our business concept

Specialising in efficient sub-markets in the Öresund region, Wihlborgs will develop and own commercial properties, as well as manage them in-house.

Our business model

Our business model consists of two elements: property management and project development. 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.

Our sustainability

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.

This is Wihlborgs

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. This is our property company – Wihlborgs. The region-builder and relations-builder. The book value of the company's properties totals SEK 47.7 billion, representing an annual rental value of SEK 3.3 billion. Wihlborgs' shares are listed on the Large Cap List of Nasdaq Stockholm.

02 Wihlborgs Interim report January-September 2021

Property value

Rental income

Income property management

2,290 SEK million

SEK million

January–September 2021

Group key figures, SEK m 2021 2020
Jan-Sep Jan-Sep
Rental income 2,290 2,323
Operating surplus 1,658 1,699
Income property management 1,372 1,411
Changes in value of properties 591 422
Changes in value of derivatives 147 -117
Result for the period 1,680 1,528
Earnings per share, SEK 10.93 9.94
Surplus ratio, % 72 73
Equity/assets ratio, % 41.5 38.4
Occupancy rate, %* 92 91
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 159.68 147.63

*) Excluding Projects & Land.

Financial targets

Mål Outcome Q3 2021
A return on equity that exceeds the risk-free interest rate by not less than six percentage
points, which for the beginning of 2021 corresponds to 5.78 percent
11.3
An equity/assets ratio of no less than 30 percent 41.5
An interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.0 6.7
The loan-to-value ratio is not to exceed 60 percent 48.2

Our strategy delivers CEO's comments

In line with the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, we are now noting that most organisations are beginning to return to a way of working in which physical meetings are playing an increasingly large role and a growing focus can be placed on development. This does not mean that everything will run as it did prior to the pandemic, but we are noting a strong impetus to stimulate creativity and innovation in other ways than through digital meetings. We are focusing on being extremely sensitive to the needs of our tenants so that the product we are offering can help them to be successful. That is how we build on our own success, thereby contributing to a stronger region. We are also convinced that meetings create strong relationships.

Three of four of our largest leases to public-sector tenants

The increase in activity that we noted as early as in the second quarter continued also in the third. Three of our four largest leases during the quarter have been to public-sector tenants, and two of them have chosen Ideon in Lund. At Ideon, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency are leasing 4,200 m² at the Cube property (Nya Vattentornet 4) and the Human Rights Institute have signed a lease for 1,300 m² in the Node property (Nya Vattentornet 2). At the same time, northeastern Lund continues to consolidate its position as a place where academia meets entrepreneurship, with Oatly having decided to locate their new research and innovation centre in a new building, Space (Kunskapen 1), which we are constructing for them, at Science Village. The demand for logistics areas

remains robust. During the quarter, we signed an agreement for 11,200 m² at Plåtförädlingen 11 in Helsingborg into which Boozt has already moved back in August.

Positive net lettings

During the quarter, we signed 111 new agreements for a total rental value of SEK 65 million and this healthy trends appears to be continuing. High tenant activity also means that shifts in requirements can lead to terminations. Following a review conducted by Danske Bank concerning their organisation and need for operational premises in Copenhagen, we have agreed with them that they vacate the Ejby Industrivej 41 property with immediate effect, with an annual rent of SEK 29 million. In return, they are making a one-off payment to us of SEK 64 million. The rent level has been very low and communication links will further improve when the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail (Letbanen) opens a new station next door. Together with attractive planning permission opportunities, this means that there is extremely good potential for development and we are now working further with the property as a promising urban regeneration project.

Even taking this termination into account, numerous and favourable lettings have resulted in positive net lettings for another quarter. During the period, we recorded a total of 132,000 m² lettings, 143,000 m² terminations and positive total for net lettings of SEK 48 million. This manner of conducting business continues to leave me firmly confident that we are doing the right things in the right places.

We are continuing to invest in our project portfolio. In our largest new-build project, Kvartetten (Pulpeten 5) in Hyllie/Malmö, we have signed the first leases with the co-working company Mindpark and the restaurant Spill. The presence of these tenants means that other tenants will receive an extraordinary offering in this building that will be certified in accordance with Zero CO2, Miljöbyggnad Guld and WELL. We are particularly pleased to achieve a Zero CO2 certification as the result of smart choices in the project combined with energy efficiency enhancements and solar cell investments in other properties.

" This manner of conducting business continues to leave me firmly confident that we are doing the right things in the right places."

Property focus from a lifecycle perspective

At Wihlborgs, we work systematically to continually reduce the impact our properties have on people and the environment and to make our properties more sustainable. As such, we also welcome the new EU taxonomy, which contributes to clarifying what can be called sustainable property management. At the same time, we note that the taxonomy favours new construction over the refurbishment of existing properties through its focus on high energy efficiency. However, from a lifecycle perspective, existing buildings generate the least emissions, which also needs to be highlighted through certification. This is an issue for which we and the industry need to continue to influence.

Healthy prerequisites for continued stable growth

Our strong results, strengthened by one-off payments, provide us with a historically strong balance sheet with an equity/assets ratio of 41.5 percent and a loan-to-value ratio of 48.2 percent. We want to use the balance sheet to do more business that help our tenants grow and increase our own cash flow. With a focus on core operations, we will also increase future earnings, quarter after quarter and year after year.

Uncertainty in terms of financial trends will always exist and no business is immune to heavy financial disruptions. However, I can conclude that Wihlborgs' business model has fared well during the rather extreme circumstances we have been faced with during the past 18 months. With that in mind, I see no obstacles for our future progress. We have every prerequisite in place for continued stable growth. Our strategy delivers.

Ulrika Hallengren, CEO

Market comments

The government's easing of restrictions has entailed a normalising of society and the economy increasingly approaching a more normal growth rate. According to SEB Nordic Outlook, Sweden's GDP continues to surprise on the upside. In 2022, Sweden is expected to post GDP growth of 3.9 percent before declining closer to the long-term trend of 2.3 percent for 2023. In Denmark, the fast reopening has accelerated GDP growth and unemployment has fallen from 6 percent to 5 percent in just a few months. GDP growth of 4.1 percent is expected in 2022 before falling to 2.5 percent in 2023.

In its most recent Monetary Policy Report, the Riksbank (the Swedish Central Bank) has continued to signal an unchanged repo rate until the end of the third quarter of 2024. Bond holdings are expected to remain essentially unchanged in 2022, which entails new purchases to compensate for maturities. For the first time, the Riksbank's holding of covered bonds exceeds the bank's holding of government bonds.

The CPIF inflation figure reported by Statistics Sweden for August amounted to 2.4 percent. Moreover, the Riksbank expects it to continue rising to about 3 percent toward the end of the year, largely driven by higher energy prices. Adjusted for energy prices, inflation was 1.4 percent in August, up strongly from July and was due, in the Riksbank's assessment, to rising freight and commodity prices as well as shortages being passed on to consumers with consequent price increases. In Denmark, SEB expects inflation of 1.4% for 2022 and 1.7% for 2023.

The Øresundsinstituttet's report, "Kontorsmarknaden i Öresund" ("Office Market in Öresund"), highlights the new office volumes coming in Malmö and Copenhagen, which amount to about 140,000 m² and 255,000 m² respectively in 2022–2023. It should be noted, however, that the larger part of additional space in Malmö is already let. The high level of construction activity has only resulted in marginally higher vacancy rates in Malmö, while the assessment of Newsec is that they are at a five-year high in Copenhagen. According to SEPREF's most recent consensus forecast, the top rent in Malmö remains unchanged at SEK 2,900/m².

Nordea's report, "Regionala utsikter" ("Regional Outlook)", confirms that all regions in Sweden have put the crisis behind them and that South Sweden is the major metropolitan area that has best weathered the crisis. Continued robust growth in South Sweden will be driven by fewer long-term unemployed and population growth.

The major portfolio transactions led by Castellum/Kungsleden, Klövern/Corem and Akelius/Heimstaden dominated the transactionmarket. According to Pangea, the rolling 12 month transaction volume was a record at SEK 325 billion.

Comparative figures for income statement items relate to values for the corresponding period 2020 and balance sheet items as of 31-12-2020.

Income, expenses and profits, January–September 2021

Rental income

Rental income amounted to SEK 2,290 million (2,323), corresponding to a decline of 1 percent. Of the rental income, service income accounted for SEK 211 million (231) of which SEK 2 million (12) comprised supplementary billing as final settlement for costs in 2020. Income has been positively affected by compensation for early termination of leases in Ejby Industrivej 41 of SEK 64 million. Acquisitions and sales of properties had an impact of SEK -67 million (-6). Vacancies were SEK 58 million higher during the period compared with the year-earlier period. Discounts granted to tenants due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation had an impact of SEK -7 million (-14) on net rental income after taking into account expected state subsidy of SEK 3 million (4). Currency effects amounted to SEK -17 million (0) for the period. The additional increase in income of 3 percent arose as a result of completed projects, renegotiations, new lettings and the indexation of contracts.

At the end of the period the occupancy rate for investment properties, excluding Projects & Land, is 92 percent which is one percentage point higher compared with year-end.

During the period new leases were signed to a value of SEK 207 million (159) on an annualized basis. Lease terminations totalled SEK 159 million (144). This represents a net letting of SEK 48 million (15).

Terms of Wihlborgs' contracts per 30 September 2021 SEK m

Net letting, quarterly

-100

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

-100 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

21 %

Rental income from ten largest tenants

Rental income from governmental tenants

  • City of Helsingborg
  • City of Malmö
  • Danish Building and Property Agency
  • Danske Bank
  • Ericsson

Net New leases Terminations

Ten largest tenants per 30 September 2021

  • Lunds University
  • Malmö University
  • Skåne Regional Council
  • Swedish Customs
  • Swedish Tax Agency

Property expenses

Total property expenses amounted to SEK 632 million (624). Bad debt losses was SEK 1 million (4) during the period. The increase in property costs is mainly attributable to the Danish portfolio, where a large part is due to the reopening of the canteen operations and the aquisition of two new properties. In addition, the cold start of the year led to increased costs for snow removal of SEK 6 million compared with previous year. The historical summary at the bottom of page 17 illustrates how costs vary over the different quarters of the year.

Operating surplus

The operating surplus amounted to SEK 1,658 million (1,699) representing a surplus ratio of 72 percent (73). Of the change, SEK -47 million (-12) was attributable to property acquisitions and divestments, in addition, currency effects have affected by SEK -11 million (0). Compensation for early terminationof leases on Ejby Industrivej 41 has had a positive effect on the operating surplus of SEK 64 million.

Central administration

The costs for central administration were SEK 61 million (55).

Financial income and expense

Net interest totalled SEK -226 million (-234), of which interest income accounted for SEK 10 million (10).

The interest expense for the period, incl. realized effects from interest rate derivatives, was SEK 236 million (244). Leasehold rent amounted to SEK 3 million (4). Interest expense relating to interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 44 million (24). At the end of the period, the average interest rate, including the cost of credit agreements, was 1.33 percent, compared with 1.38 percent at year-end.

Income from property management

Profit participation in joint ventures amounted to SEK 4 million (5). Income from property management amounted to SEK 1,372 million (1,411).

Pre-tax profit

The pre-tax profit, i.e. after value changes on properties and derivatives, was SEK 2,110 million (1,716). During the period, value changes on properties amounted to SEK 591 million (422). Value changes on derivatives amounted to SEK 147 million (-117) of which SEK 155 million (-149) are attributable to interest rate derivates and -8 million (32) to other financial items.

Profit after taxes

The profit after taxes was SEK 1,680 million (1,528). Total tax amounted to SEK 430 million (188), of which current tax SEK 44 million (33) and deferred tax SEK 386 million (155).

In the summer, all of our employees were given the chance to fill in a survey about their work environment. The results revealed that, in twothirds of the responses, the things that we have longed for most during the pandemic is being able to meet colleagues, to do stimulating things together and to collaborate between groups and departments. We have carried out rounds at all of Wihlborgs' offices to ensure that they are working optimally for employees. This involves, inter alia, having equipped workstations in closable rooms and more meeting rooms in our smaller offices. In September, a pandemic-adapted kickoff was held in Båstad.

Assets

Property portfolio as of 30 September 2021

The summaries below are based on Wihlborgs' property portfolio as of 30 September 2021. Rental income relates to contracted rental income on an annual basis as of 1 October 2021.

The operating surplus is based on the properties' earning capacity on an annual basis based on rental income for October 2021, 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 September 2021 consisted of 296 properties (294) with a lettable area of 2,120,000 m2 (2,103,000). 7 of the properties (7) are leasehold rights.

The properties' carrying amount was SEK 47,741 million (46,072), which corresponds to the estimated market value. The total rental value was SEK 3,322 million (3,268) and the contracted rental income on annual basis SEK 2,991 million (2,946). The like-for-like increase in rental value was 1.4 percent while contracted rental income increased by 2.1 percent compared to 12 months previously.

The economic occupancy rate for Office/Retail properties was 92 percent (90) and for Logistics/Production properties 93 percent (92). The rental value for Office/Retail properties represented 82 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 2,290 million (2,253) which with a carrying amount of SEK 44,936 million (44,169) 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 6.4 percent (6.8) for Logistics/Production.

Exciting developments are under way in northern Lund where Ideon Science Park is a well-known, innovative research hub containing over 400 companies and providing 10,000 jobs. In addition to research and technology companies, public sector tenants and government agencies now see the potential here. One example is the new Human Rights Institute (Swe: Institutet för mänskliga rättigheter) that will be established on 1 January 2022 and will move in to our iconic LEED Gold-certified building, Node (Nya Vattentornet 2).

Changes in values of properties

By year-end the valuation of all Wihlborgs' properties is carried out by external valuers. The valuation as of 30 September 2021 has been made internally and resulted in a value increase at SEK 591 million (422).

Lower yield requirements and increased expected operating results due to net lettings have affected valuation largely to the same extent.

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 yield-based method. The value is considered to correspond to the yield value that is calculated from normally fiveyear 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 2020 Annual Report.

As of 30 September 2021 the carrying amount for the properties is SEK 47,741 million (46,072).

Changes in carrying amount of properties
Changes Group total,
SEK m
Carrying amount 1 January 2021 46,072
Acquisitions 182
Investments 755
Properties sold -3
Change in value 591
Currency translations 144
Carrying amount 30 September 2021 47,741

Projects/Land 2% Copenhagen 21%

Hyresvärde per område

18% Lund

82% Ofce/Retail

25% Helsingborg

Malmö 36%

Logistics/Production 16%

Hyresvärde per fastighetskategori

Investments and current projects

Investments in the property portfolio totalled SEK 755 million (859).

Approved investments in ongoing projects amount to SEK 2,005 million, of which 672 million had been invested at the end of period.

Liquid assets

The Groups liquid assets totalled SEK 538 million (607) including unutilized overdraft facilities. At the end of the period unutilized credit facilities amounted to SEK 2,970 million (3,656).

Investments in progress >SEK 50 million, 30 September 2021
Property Category
of use
Municipality Completion
date
Lettable
area, m2
Occupancy
rate, %
Estimated
investment,
SEK m
Expended
30-09-2021,
SEK m
Kranen 2 a Office/Retail Malmö Q4 2021 3,700 100 137 123
Kranen 2 b Office/Retail Malmö Q4 2021 4,400 100 100 77
Raffinaderiet 3 Office/Retail Lund Q4 2022 5,800 40 114 32
Hindbygården 7 Office/Retail Malmö Q3 2022 1,800 100 59 8
Huggjärnet 13 Logistics/Production Helsingborg Q4 2022 8,000 0 108 1
Pulpeten 5 Office/Retail Malmö Q2 2023 16,000 10 696 93
Kunskapen 1 Office/Retail Lund Q3 2023 6,000 50 244 11
Total 45,700 1,458 345

Analysis of lettable space per area and category of use

Area Office,
m2
Retail,
m2
Logistics/
Production, m2
Education/
Health care, m2
Misc.,
m2
Total,
m2
Share,
%
Malmö 341,597 43,145 166,395 35,256 15,731
1
602,124 28
Helsingborg 220,312 60,921 282,758 40,495 13,042
2
617,528 29
Lund 199,764 14,656 35,736 4,429 9,202
3
263,787 13
Köpenhamn 445,187 7,435 92,830 11,760 79,002
4
636,214 30
Total 1,206,860 126,157 577,719 91,940 116,977 2,119,653 100
Share, % 57 6 27 4 6

1) Includes 10,275 m2 hotel.

2) Includes 1,819 m2 residential.

3) Includes 8,215 m2 hotel.

4) Includes 38,848 m2 data center and 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 ad
min., SEK m
Surplus
ratio,
%
Operating
surplus excl.
property ad
min., SEK m
Yield
excl
property
admin., %
Malmö
Office/Retail 49 433 16,844 1,018 2,353 94 958 737 77 771 4.6
Logistics/Production 30 141 1,907 143 1,018 97 139 108 77 116 6.1
Projects & Land 21 29 1,153 23 808 - 9 -3 - - -
Total Malmö 100 602 19,904 1,184 1,967 93 1,106 841 76 887 4.5
Helsingborg
Office/Retail 36 262 7,363 520 1,983 88 456 345 76 363 4.9
Logistics/Production 57 355 3,295 316 890 91 287 206 72 222 6.7
Projects & Land 12 1 363 1 1,450 - 1 0 - 0 -
Total Helsingborg 105 618 11,021 836 1,354 89 743 551 74 585 5.3
Lund
Office/Retail 25 234 7,437 554 2,364 89 494 346 70 386 5.2
Logistics/Production 4 23 221 19 827 94 18 13 73 14 6.5
Projects & Land 4 7 429 13 1,884 - 2 -4 - -2 -
Total Lund 33 264 8,087 585 2,219 88 514 355 69 398 4.9
Copenhagen
Office/Retail 46 513 7,143 619 1,207 93 574 354 62 376 5.3
Logistics/Production 9 61 727 56 925 95 53 41 77 42 5.8
Projects & Land 3 63 860 41 - - - -5 - -5 -
Total Copenhagen 58 636 8,729 716 1,125 88 627 390 62 413 4.7
Total Wihlborgs 296 2,120 47,741 3,322 1,567 90 2,991 2,136 71 2,284 4.8
Total excluding
projects and land
256 2,021 44,936 3,244 1,605 92 2,978 2,149 72 2,290 5.1

Property transactions

Property transactions January–September 2021
Quarter Property Municipality Management area Category Area, Price, Operating surplus
m2 SEK m 2021, SEK m1
Acquisitions
1 Industriparken 21 Ballerup Copenhagen 10,200 4.1
2 Naboland 3 Malmö Dockan/Hyllie - -0.1
Total acquisitions 2021 10,200 182 4.0
Sales
3 Part of Vätet 1 (land) - 3.0 -
Total sales 2021 0 3.0 0

1) Operating surplus from properties acquired and sold that are included in the results for the period.

Sustainable Business

Counteracting and adapting to a changing climate is one of the greatest challenges of our time. The property sector accounts for a substantial portion of society's climate impact and at Wihlborgs, climate issues are high on the agenda. With the aim of halving climate-impacting emissions across the entire value chain by 2030, Wihlborgs is now accelerating the pace of climate initiatives.

Climate issues are also prioritised in the EU's Green Deal and the taxonomy for sustainable activities that is now being introduced. In the future, larger listed companies will be expected to report in their sustainability reports the share of revenue, costs and investments that are "sustainable" pursuant to the taxonomy criteria.

While initially, Wihlborgs is not subject to the reporting requirement, we have nevertheless chosen in this quarterly report to present the preliminary assessment of how operations comply with the EU taxonomy in order to provide guidance for owners and investors. In step one, estimates are made of the share of revenue, expenses and investments pertaining to taxonomy-eligible economic activities.

Wihlborgs' assessment is that the entire operations are exposed to the EU taxonomy, at least with regard to the EU's climate goals (primarily climate mitigation). By making our properties more energy-efficient and procuring renewable energy among other actions, Wihlborgs can contribute

to the climate transition. Wihlborgs can also promote a low climate footprint for new construction and redevelopments/ extensions.

Wihlborgs' primary economic activity according to the taxonomy is "acquisition and ownership of real estate". In a next step, estimates will be made of the share of revenues, costs and investments that can be attributed to real estate that contributes to the EU climate targets, in other words, is "aligned" with the taxonomy.

Wihlborgs has initially analysed the "climate mitigation" target where the EU taxonomy focuses on energy consumption in existing buildings. The main criterion to be aligned with the taxonomy is that a property should have been certified energy class A in the latest available energy performance certificate or be among the 15% most energy efficient properties in the country.

On an initial review of Wihlborgs' properties, some 80 properties were identified that could potentially meet the taxonomy's criteria for the climate mitigation objective. In the first three quarters these accounted for about 30% of rental income from the properties that have prepared energy declarations4). Moving forward, Wihlborgs will deepen its analysis and advance reporting in line with the EU taxonomy.

Exposure to the EU-taxonomy

Total Q1-Q3 (SEK m) Eligible according to the EU taxonomy Not eligible according to the EU-taxonomy
(%) (%)
Turnover1) 2 290 99 % 1 %
Costs2) 158 100 % 0 %
Investments3) 937 100 % 0 %

1) Turnover pertains to total rental income recognised in the income statement.

2) Costs (Opex) pertain to direct costs for upkeep, repair and maintenance of properties.

3) Investments (Capex) pertain to capitalised expenses that raise the value of our properties, including redevelopments/extensions, acquisitions and new construction.

4) Due to the lack of relevant energy consumption data for the entire Swedish and Danish property portfolio, we use the Swedish Property Federation's proposed primary energy ratio of less than 100 kWh/m2 heated area to determine which of Wihlborgs' properties are among the 15% most energy efficient. Data from energy declarations for 253 of our properties is used for the calculation.

Liabilities and equity

As of 30 September 2021 equity totalled SEK 20,278 million (19,396) after dividend payment of SEK 807 million during the second quarter. The equity/assets ratio stood at 41.5 percent (41.3).

Interest-bearing liabilities

The group's interest-bearing liabilities as of 30 September amounted to SEK 22,998 million (22,208) with an average interest rate including costs for credit agreements of 1.33 percent (1.38).

With consideration to the company's net debt of SEK 23.0 billion, the loan-to-value ratio is 48.2 percent (48.2) as a percentage of property values.

The loans' average fixed interest period including effects of derivatives on 30 September 2021 amounted to 3.1 years (3.6). The average loan maturity, including commited credit facilities, amounted to 6.4 years (6.1).

Structure of interest and loan maturities as of 30 September 2021
Interest maturity Loan maturity
Matures,
year
Loan amount,
SEK m
Av. interest
rate, %
Credit ag.,
SEK m
Utilised,
SEK m
2021 6,914 1.17 0 0
2022 4,706 0.74 4,056 3,556
2023 2,430 1.45 986 986
2024 1,788 1.47 12,100 9,630
2025 1,788 1.48 406 406
>2025 5,372 1.67 8,420 8,420
Total 22,998 1.28* 25,968 22,998

*) 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 September 2021
Interest rate swaps
Maturity Amount, SEK m Interest, %
2021 815 0.16
2022 1,630 0.16
2023 2,430 0.39
2024 1,788 0.41
2025 1,788 0.42
>2025 3,756 0.66
Total 12,207 0.44

The deficit value in Wihlborgs' interest rate derivative portfolio amounted to SEK 27 million (183).

Interest-rate derivatives are recognised at fair value at level 2 in accordance with IFRS 9.

For information on the valuation approach for interest rate derivatives, see page 100 of the 2020 Annual Report.

In April 2022, Visma Financial Solutions along with their 70 employees will move in to Oceanhamnen's profile building Prisma (Ursula 1). With a view across Öresund, housing, offices, restaurants and stores are being constructed in Oceanhamnen with a clear focus on the environment and sustainability. Proximity to Helsingborg Central Station and central Helsingborg via a spectacular pedestrian and bicycle bridge make the district attractive both for companies and for residents.

Miscellaneous

Employees

At the end of the period, the number of FTEs at Wihlborgs was 246 (236), of which 107 (102) were in property service. Of the total number of FTEs, 75 (77) were in Malmö, 34 (32) in Helsingborg, 30 (31) in Lund and 107 (96) in Copenhagen. The average age of employees is 44 years and women make up 42 percent.

Parent company

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 6 million (1), in shares in subsidiaries and other shares, including shareholders' contributions, during the period.

The parent company's income statement and balance sheet are found on page 18.

Participations in other companies

A description of all participations held by Wihlborgs in other companies will be found on pages 108–109 in the Company's 2020 Annual Report.

Largest shareholders

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 September 2021
Number of Proportion of
shares, equity and
thousands votes, %
Erik Paulsson with family, 16,938 11.0
privately and via company
SEB Investment Management 10,846 7.1
Länsförsäkringar funds 7,691 5.0
Swedbank Robur funds 5,210 3.4
Handelsbanken funds 5,205 3.4
Bank of Norway 3,165 2.1
Qviberg family 2,510 1.6
Life insurance company Skandia 1,952 1.3
Lannebo funds 1,874 1.2
AMF funds 1,650 1.1
Other shareholders reg. in Sweden 43,627 28.3
Other shareholders reg. abroad 53,045 34.5
Total outstanding shares 153,713 100.0

Course development 2020-01-01 – 2021-09-30 Development of share price

Significant risks and uncertainty factors

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.

There is a comprehensive description of the risks facing the Group on pages 84–89 and 101–102 in the Company's 2020 Annual Report.

Accounting policies

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.

Discounts provided as a result of Covid-19 are expensed entirely, reduced with state aid received, in the period they relate to. Phase 2 of the amendments to IFRS 9, IFRS 7 etc. applies to the reference interest rate benchmark reform from 1 January 2021. The Group is affected by the reference interest rate benchmark reform mainly in the exposure to IBOR in its external borrowing portfolio incl. derivative instruments as hedge accounting is not applied. The exposure to IBOR is limited and the Group continuously monitors the changes and their impact. Otherwise the Group applies the same accounting policies and valuation methods as in the most recent annual report. Wihlborgs assesses that no other of the new or amended standards approved by the EU, or interpretations from the IFRS Interpretations Committee, that entered force after 1 January 2021, 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.

Malmö 22 October 2021 Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ)

Ulrika Hallengren, CEO

This interim report has been subject to review by the company's auditors.

Review report

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim report for Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB (publ) for the period 1 January–30 September 2021. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with ISA and other generally

accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Therefore, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not give the same level of assurance as a conclusion expressed based on an audit.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report is not, in all material respects, prepared for the Group in accordance with IAS 34 and the Annual Accounts Act, and for the Parent Company in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act.

Malmö, 22 October 2021

Deloitte AB, Richard Peters, Authorized Public Accountant

Consolidated income statement summary
SEK m 2021 2020 2021 2020 2020/2021 2020
Jul-Sep Jul–Sep Jan–Sep Jan–Sep Oct–Sep Jan–Dec
3 months 3 months 9 months 9 months 12 months 12 months
Rental income 813 775 2,290 2,323 3,041 3,074
Operating costs -99 -88 -324 -308 -445 -429
Repairs and maintenance -24 -24 -67 -67 -97 -97
Property tax -49 -54 -147 -155 -196 -204
Property administration -29 -35 -94 -94 -122 -122
Total propery costs -201 -201 -632 -624 -860 -852
Operating surplus 612 574 1,658 1,699 2,181 2,222
Central administration -21 -17 -61 -55 -83 -77
Interest income 4 3 10 10 14 14
Interest expense -82 -83 -236 -244 -319 -327
Leasehold rent -1 -1 -3 -4 -4 -5
Share in results of joint ventures 1 1 4 5 2 3
Income from property management 513 477 1,372 1,411 1,791 1,830
Change in value of properties 307 335 591 422 995 826
Change in value of derivatives 34 -1 147 -117 191 -73
Pre-tax profit 854 811 2,110 1,716 2,977 2,583
Current tax -22 -12 -44 -33 -57 -46
Deferred tax -159 21 -386 -155 -546 -315
Profit for the period1 673 820 1,680 1,528 2,374 2,222
OTHER TOTAL PROFIT/LOSS
Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss for the
year:
Translation differences on recalculation of foreign
operations 32 17 58 40 -103 -121
Hedging of currency risk in foreign operations -33 -18 -60 -42 104 122
Tax attributable to items that will be reclassified to
profit or loss for the year 6 3 11 7 -18 -22
Other comprehensive income for the period 5 2 9 5 -17 -21
Total comprehensive income for the period1 678 822 1,689 1,533 2,357 2,201
Earnings per share2 4.38 5.33 10.93 9.94 15.44 14.46
No. of shares at end of the period, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713
Average no. of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713

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.

Consolidated balance sheet summary
SEK m 30-09-2021 30-09-2020 31-12-2020
ASSETS
Investment properties 47,741 47,041 46,072
Right-of-use assets 152 168 149
Other fixed assets 411 396 385
Derivatives 77 - -
Current receivables 246 314 150
Liquid assets 205 843 205
Total assets 48,832 48,762 46,961
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 20,278 18,729 19,396
Deferred tax liability 4,240 3,734 3,853
Borrowings 22,998 24,612 22,208
Lease liability 151 166 147
Derivatives 104 230 183
Other long-term liabilities 59 70 64
Current liabilities 1,002 1,221 1,110
Total equity & liabilities 48,832 48,762 46,961
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
SEK m Jan-Sep 2021 Jan-Sep 2020 Jan–Dec 2020
Total equity at beginning of period 19,396 17,887 17,887
Equity attributable to parent company's shareholders
Opening amount 19,396 17,887 17,887
Dividend paid -807 -692 -692
Profit for the period 1,680 1,528 2,222
Other comprehensive income 9 5 -21
Closing amount 20,278 18,729 19,396
Equity attributable to minority shares with non-controlling interests - - -
Total equity at end of period 20,278 18,729 19,396
Consolidated cash flow statement summary
SEK m Jul-Sep 2021 Jul-Sep 2020 Jan-Sep 2021 Jan-Sep 2020 Jan-Dec 2020
Operating activities
Operating surplus 612 574 1,658 1,699 2,222
Central administration -21 -17 -61 -55 -77
Non-cash items -60 15 -50 10 18
Interest received 1 0 2 2 4
Interest paid -88 -79 -242 -250 -338
Income tax paid 0 0 -9 -5 -66
Change in other working capital 6 -26 -166 -48 68
Cash flow from operating activities 450 467 1,132 1,353 1,831
Investment activities
Acquisitions of properties 0 -105 -182 -245 -327
Investments in existing properties -302 -274 -755 -859 -1,231
Sales of properties 3 110 3 110 1,486
Change in other non-current assets -22 -21 -38 -14 -14
Cash flow from investment activities -321 -290 -972 -1,008 -86
Financing activities
Dividend paid 0 0 -807 -692 -692
Change in borrowing 1,439 1,304 5,330 4,922 10,520
Loan repayments -1,861 -1,054 -4,681 -4,008 -11,640
Change in other long-term liabilities 2 -1 -2 -5 -8
Cash flow from financing activities -420 249 -160 218 -1,820
Cash flow for the period -291 426 0 563 -75
Opening cash flow 496 417 205 280 280
Closing cash flow 205 843 205 843 205
Historical summary of last eight quarters
SEK m Q3 2021 Q2 2021 Q1 2021 Q4 2020 Q3 2020 Q2 2020 Q1 2020 Q4 2019
Rental income 813 739 738 751 775 767 781 765
Operating costs -99 -98 -127 -121 -88 -96 -124 -120
Repairs and maintenance -24 -21 -22 -30 -24 -21 -22 -35
Property tax -49 -49 -49 -49 -54 -52 -49 -51
Property administration -29 -34 -31 -28 -35 -28 -31 -34
Operating surplus 612 537 509 523 574 570 555 525
Income from property management 513 443 416 419 477 474 460 456
Profit for the period 673 529 478 694 820 364 344 1,546
Surplus ratio, % 75.3 72.7 69.0 69.6 74.1 74.3 71.1 68.6
Investment yield, % 5.2 4.6 4.4 4.5 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.6
Equity/assets ratio, % 41.5 40.5 41.5 41.3 38.4 37.6 38.3 38.4
Return on equity, % 13.5 10.7 9.7 14.6 17.9 8.0 7.6 36.1
Earnings per share, SEK 4.38 3.44 3.11 4.51 5.33 2.37 2.24 10.06
Income property management per share, SEK 3.34 2.88 2.71 2.73 3.10 3.08 2.99 2.97
Cash flow fr operating activities per share, SEK 2.93 2.40 2.04 3.11 3.08 3.11 2.65 3.19
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 159.68 154.48 155.59 152.44 147.63 142.19 143.77 140.20
Share price as % of EPRA NRV 109.2 120.20 106.49 121.62 120.23 107.25 96.2 123.0
Carrying amount of properties 47,741 47,056 46,687 46,072 47,041 46,392 46,559 45,519
Equity 20,278 19,600 19,887 19,396 18,729 17,907 18,285 17,887
Total assets 48,832 48,411 47,964 46,961 48,762 47,616 47,795 46,558

Definitions of key ratios are available on page 23.

Consolidated segment reporting January–September
Property management Malmö Helsingborg Lund Copenhagen Total
SEK m 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020
Rental income 816 886 548 561 387 399 540 477 2,290 2,323
Property costs -194 -209 -142 -133 -118 -120 -178 -161 -632 -624
Operating surplus 622 677 406 428 268 279 362 316 1,658 1,699

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 2020 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 1,658 million (1,699) and the pre-tax profit of SEK 2,110 million (1,716) consists of central administration SEK -61 million (-55), financial net SEK -229 million (-238), share in results SEK 4 million (5) and changes in value of properties and derivatives SEK 738 million (305).

Parent company's income statement summary
SEK m Jan–Sep 2021 Jan–Sep 2020 Jan-Dec 2020
Income 165 155 215
Expenses -152 -146 -203
Operating profits 13 9 12
Financial income 1,088 1,213 1,191
Financial expenses -282 -399 -300
Pre-tax profit 819 823 903
Appropriations - - 550
Tax -69 -78 -126
Profit for the period 750 745 1,327
Parent company's balance sheet summary
SEK m 30-09-2021 30-09-2020 31-12-2020
Participations in Group companies 9,430 9,592 9,506
Receivables fr Group companies 15,523 14,303 14,231
Derivatives 77 - -
Other assets 335 439 399
Cash and bank balances 74 679 54
Total assets 25,439 25,013 24,190
Equity 6,519 5,993 6,576
Liabilities to credit institutions 16,194 16,692 14,683
Derivatives 104 230 183
Liabilities to Group companies 2,535 2,005 2,634
Other liabilities 87 93 114
Total equity and liabilities 25,439 25,013 24,190
Key figures for the group
SEK m Jan-Sep Jan-Sep Oct-Sep Jan-Dec
2021 2020 2020/2021 2020
Financial
Return on equity, % 11.3 11.1 12.2 11.9
Return on total capital, % 6.9 6.5 7.1 7.1
Equity/assets ratio, % 41.5 38.4 41.5 41.3
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.7 6.7 6.5 6.5
Leverage properties, % 48.2 52.3 48.2 48.2
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 1.1 1.3 1.1 1.2
Share-related
Earnings per share, SEK 10.93 9.94 15.44 14.46
Earnings per share before tax, SEK 13.73 11.16 19.37 16.80
EPRA EPS, SEK 8.20 8.28 10.57 10.65
Cash flow from operations per share, SEK 7.36 8.80 10.47 11.91
EPRA NDV (net disposal value) per share, SEK 131.92 121.84 131.92 126.18
EPRA NRV (net reinstatement value) per share, SEK 159.68 147.23 159.68 152.44
Market value per share, SEK 174.40 177.50 174.40 185.40
Proposed dividend per share, SEK - - - 5.25
Dividend yield, %1 - - - 2.8
Total return from share, % - - - 10.1
P/E-ratio I, multiple 12.0 13.4 11.3 12.8
P/E-ratio II, multiple 16.0 16.1 16.5 17.4
Number of shares at the end of period, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713 153,713
Property-related
Number of properties 296 314 296 294
Carrying amount of properties, SEK m 47,741 47,041 47,741 46,072
Estimated investment yield, % – all properties 4.4 4.7 4.4 4.6
Estimated direct return, % – excl project properties 4.8 4.9 4.8 4.8
Lettable area, m2 2,119,653 2,209,733 2,119,653 2,102,707
Rental income, SEK per m2 1,567 1,525 1,567 1,554
Operating surplus, SEK per m2 1,008 1,004 1,008 1,011
Financial occupancy rate, % – all properties 90 91 90 90
Financial occupancy rate, % – excl project properties 92 91 92 91
Estimated surplus ratio, % 71 72 71 72
Employees
Number of FTEs at period end 246 238 246 236

In the third quarter, three more of our properties were certified in accordance with Miljöbyggnad iDrift: Forskaren 3 (top), Östersjön 1 and Hästhagen 7 (foot). In September, Wihlborgs' largest solar power system to date was inaugurated at Bricks, Nya Vattentornet 3, in Lund. With the help of the eight solar power systems we have built this year, we have succeeded in climate compensating for the future climate impact of the Kvartetten office building (Pulpeten 5, Hyllie).

Key figures & definitions

Basis for key ratios

The basis for key financial ratios that Wihlborgs present in the Interim report January–September 2021, page 19, are shown below. The following financial targets have been established by the Board:

  • A return on equity that exceeds the risk-free interest rate* by not less than six percentage points, which for the beginning of 2021 corresponds to 5.78 percent
  • The loan-to-value ratio is not to exceed 60 percent.
  • An equity/assets ratio of no less than 30 percent.
  • An interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.0.

*) Risk-free interest rate is defined as the rate on a 5-year Swedish government bond.

Unless otherwise stated, amounts are in SEK million. 30-09-2021 30-09-2020 31-12-2020
Return on equity
Profit for the period 1,680 1,528 2,222
Annualized 2,240 2,037 2,222
Equity, opening balance 19,396 17,887 17,887
Equity, closing balance 20,278 18,729 19,396
Average equity 19,837 18,308 18,642
Return on equity, % 11.3 11.1 11.9
Return on capital employed
Profit before tax 2,110 1,716 2,583
Interest expense (incl value changes interest derivatives) 89 361 400
Total 2,199 2,077 2,983
Annualized 2,932 2,769 2,983
Total assets, opening balance 46,961 46,558 46,558
Total assets, closing balance 48,832 48,762 46,961
Non-interest bearing debt, opening balance -5,198 -4,856 -4,856
Non-interest bearing debt, closing balance -5,315 -5,241 -5,198
Average capital employed 42,640 42,612 41,733
Return on capital employed, % 6.9 6.5 7.1
Equity/assets ratio
Equity 20,278 18,729 19,396
Total assets 48,832 48,762 46,961
Equity/assets ratio, % 41.5 38.4 41.3
Interest coverage ratio
Income from property management 1,372 1,411 1,830
Interest expense 239 248 332
Total 1,611 1,659 2,162
Interest expense 239 248 332
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.7 6.7 6.5
Leverage properties
Borrowings 22,998 24,612 22,208
Net value investement properties 47,741 47,041 46,072
Leverage properties, % 48.2 52.3 48.2
Debt/equity ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 23,162 24,792 22,368
Equity 20,278 18,729 19,396
Debt/equity ratio, multiple 1.1 1.3 1.2
30-09-2021 30-09-2020 31-12-2020
Earnings per share
Profit for the period 1,680 1,528 2,222
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
Earnings per share, SEK 10.93 9.94 14.46
Earnings per share before tax
Profit before tax 2,110 1,716 2,583
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
Earnings per share before tax, SEK 13.73 11.16 16.80
EPRA EPS
Income from property management 1,372 1,411 1,830
Tax depreciation, direct tax deductions etc -837 -764 -929
Taxable income from property management 535 647 901
Current tax on the above -111 -138 -193
Income from property management after deduction of current tax 1,261 1,273 1,637
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
EPRA EPS, SEK 8.20 8.28 10.65
Operating cash flow per share
Operating cash flow 1,132 1,353 1,831
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
Operating cash flow per share, SEK 7.36 8.80 11.91
EPRA NDV per share
Equity 20,278 18,729 19,396
Number of shares at year end, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
EPRA NDV per share, SEK 131.92 121.84 126.18
EPRA NRV per share
Equity 20,278 18,729 19,396
Deferred tax liability 4,240 3,734 3,853
Derivatives 27 230 183
Total 24,545 22,693 23,432
Average number of shares, thousands 153,713 153,713 153,713
EPRA NRV per share, SEK 159.68 147.63 152.44
Dividend yield per share
Proposed dividend, SEK - - 5.25
Market price per share at year end - - 185.4
Dividend yield per share, % - - 2.8
Total yield per share
Market price per share at year start - - 172.5
Market price per share at year end - - 185.4
Change in market price during the year, SEK - - 12.90
Dividend paid during the year, SEK - - 4.50
Total return per share, % - - 10.1
P/E ratio I
Market price per share at year end 174.40 177.50 185.40
Earnings per share 10.93 9.94 14.46
Annualized per share 14.57 13.25 14.46
P/E ratio I, multiple 12.0 13.4 12.8
P/E ratio II
Market price at year end 174.40 177.50 185.40
EPRA EPS 8.20 8.28 10.65
Annualized per share 10.93 11.04 10.65
P/E ratio II, multiple 16.0 16.1 17.4

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.

Definitions

Key financial ratios

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.

Return on equity

Profit for the period as a percentage of average equity, excluding non-controlling interests. Average equity refers to the average of the opening and closing values for the respective period. In interim reports, the return is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations. The ratio comprises a measure of the profitability in relation to shareholders' equity.

Return on capital employed (ROCE)

Earnings before interest expense, derivatives and taxes (EBIT) as a percentage of average capital employed. Capital employed is defined as total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities and provisions. Average capital employed refers to the average of the opening and closing balances for each period. In interim reports, the return is converted to its annualised value without taking account of seasonal variations. The metric shows the return on the capital provided by shareholders and lenders without regard to interest.

Equity/assets ratio

Equity as a percentage of total assets at the end of the period. The ratio provides a measure of the financial strength of the company.

Interest coverage ratio

Income from property management, plus interest expense, divided by interest expense. The ratio measures the degree to which earnings can decline without jeopardising interest payments or, alternatively, how much interest expense can increase before income from property management becomes negative.

Loan-to-value ratio, properties

Borrowings as a percentage of the properties' carrying amounts. The ratio shows the degree of borrowing on the property portfolio.

Debt/equity ratio

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.

Surplus ratio

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.

Investment yield

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.

Share-related key ratios

Earnings per share for the period Earnings for the period divided by the average number of shares outstanding. Definition according to IFRS.

Earnings per share before tax

Earnings per share before tax divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

EPRA EPS

Income from property management less the estimated tax payable on taxable income from property management divided by the average

number of shares outstanding. Taxable income from property management is defined as income from property management less fiscal depreciation/amortisation and direct deductions. The effect of loss carryforwards is not taken into consideration.

Cash flows from operating activities per share Cash flows from operating activities divided by the average number of shares outstanding.

EPRA NDV - Net disposal value, per share The closing balances for equity divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.

EPRA NRV - Net reinstatement value, per share

The closing balances for equity following the reversal of interest-rate derivatives and deferred tax according to the balance sheet, divided by the number of shares at the end of the period.

Dividend yield per share

Proposed dividend as a percentage of the year-end share price.

Total yield per share

Share price performance plus actual dividend relative to the share price at the start of the year.

P/E ratio I, multiple

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.

P/E ratio II, multiple

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.

Average fixed interest period

Time remaining until the interest on all interest bearing debts in average has been adjusted.

Average loan maturity

Time remaining until an average of all interest bearing debts has been refinanced.

Property-related key figures*

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, rental income and lettings portfolio compared with the end of the last quarter.

Rental value

Rental income plus estimated market-level rents for unlet space.

Estimated investment yield Operating surplus as a percentage of the carrying amount for the properties at the end of the period.

Rental income per m2 Rental income on an annualised basis divided by lettable area.

Operating surplus per m2 Operating surplus divided by lettable area.

Economic occupancy rate Rental income as a percentage of rental value.

Estimated surplus ratio Operating surplus as a percentage of rental income.

Net Lettings New lettings during the period less terminations to vacate.

*) These key figures are operational and are not regarded as alternative key ratios according to ESMA's guidelines.

Calendar

Year-end report 2021 15 February 2022
Interim report Jan-March 2022 26 April 2022
Annual General Meeting 26 April 2022

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.

Press releases Q3 2021

Søren Kempf Holm – new CEO of Wihlborgs A/S 30 september 2021
Wihlborgs and E.ON invest in low climate footprint solar cells 30 september 2021
Visma new tenant in innovative Prisma building in Helsingborg 14 september 2021
Wihlborgs signs agreement with logistics customer with immediate occupancy in Helsingborg 24 augusti 2021
Wihlborgs welcomes the Human Rights Institute, a newly established government agency, to Ideon, Lund 20 juli 2021
Interim report: January-June 2021: High activity creates new opportunities 12 juli 2021
Wihlborgs leases at Ideon in Lund to a public sector tenant 9 juli 2021
Wihlborgs signs agreement with Mindpark, which is expanding in Hyllie 6 juli 2021
Wihlborgs adds more agreements for Raffinaderiet 3 in Lund 2 juli 2021

Contact

Ulrika Hallengren, CEO +46 (0)40-690 57 95, [email protected]

Arvid Liepe, CFO +46 (0)40-690 57 31, [email protected]

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 below on 22 October 2021 at 07:30 CEST.

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-September 2021

Helsingborg

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Terminalgatan 1 SE-252 78 Helsingborg Tel: +46 42 490 46 00

Lund

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB Ideon Science Park Scheelevägen 17 SE-223 70 Lund Tel: +46 46 590 62 00

Danmark

Wihlborgs A/S Mileparken 22A DK-2740 Skovlunde, Denmark Tel: +45 396 161 57

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