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AB Sagax

Quarterly Report Oct 27, 2020

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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2020

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industry segment

JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2020

  • Rental revenue increased 12% to SEK 2,152 M (SEK 1,917 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management increased 21% to SEK 1,795 M (1,483).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution rose 22% to SEK 4.98 (4.08).
  • Revaluation of properties impacted profit by a total of SEK 787 M (808), of which joint ventures accounted for SEK 348 M (300).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments impacted profit by a total of SEK 102 M (692), of which joint ventures accounted for SEK –19 M (−51).
  • Profit after tax for the period was SEK 2,179 M (2,582).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital rose 30% to SEK 1,778 M (1,370), corresponding to SEK 5.15 (3.72) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments amounted to SEK 5,246 M (1,497), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 4,838 M (1,916).

THIRD QUARTER OF 2020

  • Rental revenue increased 12% to SEK 735 M (657 for the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management increased 18% to SEK 618 M (523).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution rose 19% to SEK 1.72 (1.44).
  • Revaluation of properties impacted profit by a total of SEK 504 M (175), of which joint ventures accounted for SEK 103 M (126).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments impacted profit by a total of SEK 186 M (249), of which joint ventures accounted for SEK 49 M (−15).
  • Profit after tax for the period was SEK 1,069 M (812).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital rose 17% to SEK 482 M (412), corresponding to SEK 1.29 (1.10) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments amounted to SEK 1,723 M (936), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 1,621 M (968).
  • In light of the fact that COVID-19 has had a limited impact on Sagax's operations, the Board has decided to propose a supplementary dividend of SEK 0.65 per Class A and B common shares. Sagax has given notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 10 November 2020.

ADJUSTED FORECAST FOR 2020

Profit from property management for 2020, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 2,380 M. The previously submitted forecast was for profit of SEK 2,300 M and was presented when the January-June 2020 interim report was published.

Selected key performance indicators
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
2018
Jan-Dec
2017
Jan-Dec
2016
Jan-Dec
2015
Jan-Dec
Profit from property management per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
Change compared with preceding year, %
4.98
22
4.08
26
5.51
28
4.31
16
3.70
24
2.98
22
2.45
31
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 6.19 7.53 12.13 9.24 8.85 7.25 4.93
Dividend per Class A and B share, SEK 0.65 1.00 0.90 0.72 0.58
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 7.0 6.9 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.7 9.3
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.0 4.9 4.9 4.2 3.7 3.4 2.9
Debt ratio, % 45 45 44 47 50 54 59
Properties' market value, SEK M 38,390 31,825 32,625 29,024 23,771 20,628 16,189
Property yield, % 6.5 6.8 6.4 6.8 6.9 7.1 7.4

A property portfolio comprising 37 properties in Sweden was acquired during the third quarter. These properties encompass a total of 203,000 square metres of lettable area and 560,000 square metres of land. The annual rental value amounts to SEK 85 M. The terms of the leases vary between three and 15 years, with an average term of seven years.

Business concept, goals and strategies

BUSINESS CONCEPT

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industry segment.

COMPANY GOALS

The overriding objective is the long-term generation of the maximum possible risk-adjusted return to the company's owners. To achieve this objective, Sagax has set the following business targets:

  • Operations must generate a long-term sustainable return and strong cash flows.
  • The company will continue to grow through property acquisitions after taking into account the risk-adjusted return.
  • Cash flows from the existing property portfolio are to rise more than inflation.

FINANCIAL TARGETS

The table and charts below illustrate the outcome for the past five years in relation to the financial targets.

STRATEGIES

Investment strategy

Sagax invests primarily in warehouse and industrial properties. Properties designed as warehouses and for light industries are

attractive investment opportunities, since they generate a high yield combined with a low rate of new production and stable occupancy rates. Sagax invests in add-on acquisitions and in existing properties. Property acquisitions and investments in the existing portfolio aim to increase cash flow and diversify rental revenue, thereby reducing the company's operational and financial risks.

Financing strategy

Sagax's financial structure is designed with a clear focus on operating cash flow and interest coverage ratio. This is expected to create both excellent prerequisites for expansion and an attractive return on equity.

The company has four classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares, and preference shares. The aim of the Class D shares, like the preference shares, is to attract investor categories that value steady ongoing dividends.

Management strategy

Sagax pursues efficiency and sustainability in its management strategy. The management strategy includes clearly prioritising reputable customers with high credit ratings and obtaining long leases. This is regarded as being advantageous since it reduces the risk of vacancies, while leading to lower costs for letting premises and adapting premises to tenant needs. The

Financial targets

Outcome
rolling 12
months
Five-year
average
Return on equity, measured over
a five-year period, should not fall
below 15% per year
19% 27%
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share should
increase by a minimum of 15% per
year
25% 24%

Profit from property management per Class A and B share

Return on equity

company mainly enters into triple net leases and is thus only affected to a limited extent by changes in consumption or changed rates for such utilities as heating, electricity, property tax, water and sewage.

SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES

The aim of Sagax's sustainability activities is to avoid shortterm gains arising at the expense of negative longer-term consequences, such as in the form of externalities. The company's investing activities, management and funding are conducted to achieve the best possible long-term – meaning sustainable – outcome. The planning, governance and monitoring of sustainability activities follow Sagax's organisational structure with well-defined delegation of responsibilities and authorities. This sustainability work is supported by internal policies, guidelines, overall objectives, external laws, rules and regulations.

Sagax has identified the following focus areas:

Financial sustainability

Sagax's business model is characterised in all areas by a longterm approach. Short-term gains are subordinate to the company's long-term value creation. Accordingly, sustainability work is integrated into the business model.

Business ethics

Sagax works actively to combat all forms of corruption, and has a whistle-blower function available on the Sagax website and a Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Environmental and resource efficiency

Heating premises and the use of electricity account for the largest share of properties' energy use. Sagax takes regular measures to reduce consumption in a bid to continuously enhance the efficiency of the properties' energy use.

Employees

The development of the company is dependent on highly skilled employees. For this reason, it is important that the company is an attractive employer that can attract and has the ability to retain highly skilled personnel. In exchange, employees are expected to assume responsibility of their work duties and also serve as good representatives of the company's values and culture.

Market value and area of properties

Profit from property management and cash flow

Earnings, revenue and expenses

The profit/loss and cash flow items below refer to the January to September 2020 period. The comparative items refer to the year-earlier period. Amounts for the balance-sheet items and comparative figures refer to the position at the end of the current period and end of the year-earlier period.

EARNINGS

Profit from property management rose 21% to 1,795 M (1,483), of which joint ventures and associated companies accounted for SEK 419 M (314). The increase in profit from property management was attributable to property acquisitions and higher profit from property management in joint ventures and associated companies. Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution rose 22% to SEK 4.99 (4.08).

Changes in the value of properties increased profit by SEK 787 M (808).

Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact of SEK 102 M (692). The revaluation of listed shares resulted in an unrealised change in value of SEK 52 M (525). The revaluation of financial instruments regarding joint ventures amounted to SEK 72 M (269) in accordance with IFRS 9, while fixed-income derivatives accounted for SEK –22 M (–103).

Profit after tax for the period was SEK 2,179 M (2,582).

REVENUE

Rental revenue rose 12% to SEK 2,152 M (1,917). Revenue was primarily positively affected by property acquisitions.

Other revenue amounted to SEK 7 M (25). The previous period was primarily impacted by compensation from tenants who prematurely vacated premises, damages due to inadequate maintenance and insurance compensation.

During the period, rental revenue in comparable portfolios increased 1.8% (2.7) excluding currency effects. The largest increase was found in the market segments of Helsinki (3.7%) and the Netherlands (3.1%). In the market segment Finland, university cities, rental revenue decreased 2.1%. Other market segments reported minor revenue increases of an average of 1.7% in comparable portfolio.

CHANGE IN THE ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY RATE

The economic occupancy rate amounted to 95% (96). During the period, the vacancy value rose SEK 80 M (54) due to tenants vacating premises and declined SEK 74 M (80) due to new lettings. Fixed-term rent discounts for new tenants increased SEK 5 M (–1) to SEK 27 M (18) on an annual basis at the end of the period. Acquisitions and property divestments during the period increased the vacancy value by SEK 9 (13) M. In total, the vacancy value increased SEK 22 M (–9) to SEK 157 M (123) at the end of the period.

Economic leasing rate

FUTURE VACANCY CHANGES

At the end of the period, notice of termination had been served for leases with a rental value of SEK 102 M (87), of which leases with notice of vacating the premises accounted for SEK 102 M (77) and there were no leases with notice of renegotiation (SEK 10 M for the preceding year). Of the leases for which notice had been received, vacancies corresponding to SEK 17 M will occur in 2020. Leases for premises that have not yet been occupied reduced the adjusted vacancy value by SEK 17 M (12).

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating and maintenance costs amounted to a total of SEK 227 M (223). Expenses for property tax increased to SEK 103 M (89). Other property expenses rose to SEK 43 M (34). The increase was due primarily to property acquisitions.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Costs for central administration amounted to SEK 86 M (78), corresponding to 4.0% (4.1) of the period's rental revenue.

At the end of the period, Sagax had 75 (66) employees. Functions such as property care-taking and on-call operations are outsourced. Sagax has offices in Stockholm, Helsinki, Rotterdam, Paris and Barcelona.

Number of employees

Country Total
Sweden 34
Finland 23
France 8
Netherlands 7
Spain 3
Total 75

Vacancy changes

Amounts in SEK M 2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Opening vacancy for each year 135 132
Vacancies 80 93
New lettings –74 –98
Change in discounts provided 5 4
Vacancy value, acquired properties 10 23
Vacancy value, sold properties –1 –7
Adjustment of vacancy value –14
Change in exchange rates 1 1
Closing vacancy value 157 135
Terminated for renegotiation 4
Terminated lease, not vacated 102 81
Letting, not occupied –17 –14
Adjusted closing vacancy value 242 205

Leases terminated for vacancy

Year of vacancy No. of leases Rental value,
SEK M
2020 32 17
2021 38 70
2022 7 11
2024 4 4
>2024
Total 81 102

Vacancies on 1 October 2020

Area Rental value,
SEK M
Vacancy value,
SEK M1)
Economic
vacancy rate1)
Lettable
area, sqm
Vacant
area, sqm
Vacancy rate
by area
Stockholm 715 38 5% 665,000 30,000 5%
Helsinki 645 51 8% 577,000 62,000 11%
Netherlands 316 15 5% 392,000 13,000 3%
Paris 342 17 5% 295,000 16,000 5%
Finland, university cities 338 12 4% 356,000 11,000 3%
Madrid & Barcelona2) 125 15 12% 235,000 26,000 11%
Rest of Sweden 218 431,000
Rest of Finland 227 2 1% 327,000 6,000 2%
Rest of Europe 245 7 3% 285,000 6,000 2%
Total 3,171 157 5% 3,565,000 170,000 5%

1) The vacancy value and economic vacancy rate take into account both vacancies and discounts provided.

2) Madrid & Barcelona, which was previously reported under Rest of Europe, is reported as a separate segment from 1 January.

PROFIT FROM JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Profit of joint ventures and associated companies for the period amounted to SEK 588 M (455), of which profit from property management accounted for SEK 419 M (314), changes in the value of fixed-income derivatives for SEK –19 M (–51) and changes in the value of properties for SEK 348 M (300). Profit was charged with deferred tax of SEK 160 M (109). Refer also to page 11 for more information.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Interest-bearing liabilities increased to SEK 21,092 M (17,288) due to financing of property acquisitions.

Financial expenses declined to SEK 354 M (368), despite higher interest-bearing liabilities as a result of lower average interest rate. The average interest rate was 1.8% (2.0) on 30 September 2020 due to refinancing and new borrowing at lower interest rates.

Financial income of SEK 30 M (18) pertained to interest on bonds and other financial investments.

REVALUATION OF PROPERTIES

Sagax values most of its property portfolio every quarter by obtaining value assessments from independent valuation companies.

The value growth for the properties amounted to SEK 439 M (508), of which unrealised changes in value accounted for SEK 450 M (526).

Unrealised changes in value

Amounts in SEK M Jan-Sep 2020
New lettings/Renegotiations 279
Vacancies/Renegotiations –291
General change in market value 462
Total 450

REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The change in the value of financial instruments amounted to SEK 102 M (692), of which SEK –19 M (–51) referred to joint ventures.

The change in value attributable to fixed-income derivatives amounted to SEK –22 M (–103), of which SEK –19 M (–51) referred to joint ventures.

Revaluation of listed shares resulted in an unrealised change in value of SEK 52 M (525).

Revaluation of financial instruments regarding joint ventures amounted to SEK 72 M (269) in accordance with IFRS 9.

TAX

Sagax recognised a current tax expense of SEK 84 M (174). The deferred tax expense amounted to SEK 261 M (118). The Group's deferred tax liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 2,290 M (1,752).

Revaluation of financial instruments regarding joint ventures amounted to SEK 72 M (269) in accordance with IFRS 9.

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 1,778 M (1,370). Changes in working capital had a positive impact of SEK 160 M (51) on cash flow. Investing activities had an impact of SEK –5,536 M (–1,736) on cash flow, while cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 3,689 M (708). In total, cash and cash equivalents changed SEK 91 M (395) during the period.

PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company, AB Sagax, is responsible for stock market issues, such as financial reporting and stock market information. Services between Group companies are charged on commercial terms and conditions and in accordance with market-based pricing. Intra-Group services comprise management services and internal interest charging. The Parent Company's management fees from Group companies amounted to SEK 42 M (40).

ADJUSTED FORECAST FOR 2020

Profit from property management for 2020, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 2,380 M. The previously submitted forecast was for profit of SEK 2,300 M and was presented when the January-June 2020 interim report was published.

CURRENT EARNINGS CAPACITY

Current earnings capacity is reported in conjunction with interim reports and year-end reports.

The table below shows the company's earnings capacity on a 12-month basis at 1 October 2020. It is important to note that this capacity cannot be compared with a forecast for the forthcoming 12 months because it does not contain assessments about, for example, future vacancies, the interest rate scenario, currency effects, rent trends or changes in value.

The rental value is based on contractual rental revenue on an annual basis, with supplements for estimated market rents

Current earnings capacity

Amounts in SEK M 1 Oct 2020 1 Jan 2020
Rental value 3,171 2,735
Vacancy –157 –135
Rental revenue 3,014 2,600
Property expenses –508 –466
Net operating income 2,506 2,134
Central administration –130 –122
Joint ventures and associated
companies 597 539
Net financial items –401 –352
Lease expenses –25 –22
Profit from property management 2,547 2,178
Tax –484 –414
Profit after tax 2,063 1,764
– of which, holders of preference
shares
34 34
– of which, holders of Class D shares 252 216
– of which, holders of Class A and
B shares
1,778 1,515
Run rate yield, % 6.5 6.5
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 6.6 6.6

Yield and interest rate

for vacant premises. Property expenses are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months adjusted for the holding period, less expenses for site leasehold fees. Central administration costs are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months. Net financial items are calculated based on interestbearing liabilities and assets on the balance sheet date. Expenses for interest-bearing liabilities are based on the Group's estimated average interest rate, plus financing costs allocated over time and costs attributable to credit facilities that were unutilised on the balance sheet date. Lease expenses essentially pertain to site leasehold fees that are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months adjusted for the holding period. Dividends attributable to the company's holdings of listed shares were not taken into account in the earnings capacity. Tax is calculated at the standard tax rate of 19% (19).

Shares in profit in joint ventures and associated companies are calculated in accordance with the same assumptions as for Sagax, taking into account the size of the participations.

Difference between yield and interest rate

Interim Report January-September 2020 7 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Property portfolio

On 30 September 2020, the property portfolio comprised 698 (539) properties with a lettable area of 3,565,000 square metres (3,021,000). At the end of the period, the rental value and contractual annual rent amounted to SEK 3,171 M (2,773) and SEK 3,014 M (2,650), respectively. This corresponds to an economic occupancy rate of 95% (96).

INVESTMENTS

During the period, Sagax invested SEK 5,303 M (2,439), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 4,838 M (1,916).

A total of 157 properties were acquired with a total lettable area of 540,000 square metres. The largest investment referred to a portfolio of 37 properties in Sweden encompassing 203,000 square metres of lettable area and 560,000 square metres of land. Sagax and NP3 Fastigheter AB have signed a Letter of Intent entailing that NP3 is offered the opportunity to acquire 50%. A total of SEK 465 M (523) was invested in the existing property portfolio. SEK 27 M of the investments

for the period were made against rent supplements, SEK 31 M was invested in conjunction with new lettings, SEK 290 M in conjunction with new production and SEK 116 M pertained to property maintenance.

The Group has agreed to acquire two properties in France for which possession will be taken after the end of the period. The total investment will amount to SEK 35 M.

DIVESTMENTS

During the period, twelve smaller properties were divested for a total of SEK 58 M. Agreements were signed for the sale of one property in Sweden and two properties in Finland for a total of SEK 288 M which will be vacated after the end of the period.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO YIELD

The yield for the period in relation to market value amounted to 6.5% (6.8).

Summary of property portfolio 1 October 2020

Market value Rental value Economic Contractual
annual rent
Segment No. of
properties
Lettable
area, sqm
Vacant area,
sqm
SEK M SEK
per sqm
SEK M Share occupancy
rate
SEK M Share
Stockholm 84 665,000 30,000 10,499 15,800 715 22% 95% 677 22%
Helsinki 72 577,000 62,000 6,936 12,000 645 20% 92% 593 20%
Netherlands 77 392,000 13,000 3,702 9,200 316 10% 95% 301 10%
Paris 79 295,000 16,000 3,487 11,800 342 11% 95% 325 11%
Finland, university cities 66 356,000 11,000 3,269 9,400 338 11% 96% 326 11%
Madrid & Barcelona 67 235,000 26,000 1,909 8,100 125 4% 88% 110 4%
Rest of Sweden 63 431,000 2,911 6,800 218 7% 100% 218 7%
Rest of Finland 131 327,000 6,000 2,612 8,000 227 7% 99% 225 7%
Rest of Europe 59 285,000 6,000 3,066 10,800 245 8% 97% 237 8%
Total 698 3,565,000 170,000 38,390 10,800 3,171 100% 95% 3,014 100%

Property investments January-September 2020

Amounts in SEK M Property
acquisitions
Existing
portfolio
Total Share of total
investments
Divestments Net
investments
Stockholm 325 193 517 10% 517
Helsinki 32 193 225 4% 225
Netherlands 548 35 583 11% –27 556
Paris 417 13 431 8% 431
Finland, university cities 97 11 108 2% –3 105
Madrid & Barcelona 839 839 16% –10 829
Rest of Sweden 1,073 7 1,080 20% 1,080
Rest of Finland 13 13 0% –17 –5
Rest of Europe 1,508 1 1,509 28% 1,509
Total 4,838 465 5,303 100% –58 5,246

LEASE STRUCTURE

Sagax has a diverse lease structure, which better allows the company to maintain an even occupancy rate. To reduce the risk of lower rental revenue, Sagax endeavours to create longterm relationships with the company's existing tenants and to achieve favourable diversification in terms of the length and size of its leases.

Sagax's annual rent at the end of the period was distributed between 1,801 leases (1,747), with about 1,200 tenants (1,200). The table below presents the size of Sagax's leases in relation to the Group's annual rent at the end of the period. The table shows that 1,790 leases (1,738) each had a rental value of less than 1% of the Group's annual rent. The total rental value for these leases accounted for 81% (83) of Sagax's annual rent. In addition, Sagax is party to eight leases (six) with a rental value corresponding to 1–2% of the Group's annual rent. Combined, these leases total 11% (10) of Sagax's annual rent. Only three (three) of Sagax's leases had an annual rental value that accounted for more than 2% of the

Group's rental revenue. These leases together represented 8% (8) of the Group's contractual annual rent.

Sagax's tenants operate in a variety of sectors. 16% (11) of rental revenue comes from tenants with food-related operations, 15% (19) from companies in the manufacturing industry and 10% (12) in the automotive-related industry, including sales, service and manufacturing. Diverse tenant industries is considered to lower the risk of vacancies and rent losses. The main sectors are presented in the pie chart below.

According to Sagax's management strategy, the company strives to secure long-term leases and an even distribution of contract maturities over the years. This is deemed to reduce the risk of significant variations in the Group's occupancy rate. Leases representing 58% of the annual rent expire in or after 2024. 12-14% of annual rent expires every year between 2021 and 2023.

Distribution of leases

Share of
contractual
Annual rent No. of Average
annual rent,
Lease
term,
annual rent SEK M Share leases SEK M years
> 2% 253 8% 3 84 10
1–2 % 332 11% 8 42 5
< 1% 2,429 81% 1,790 1 5
Total 3,014 100% 1,801 2 5

Lease terms

Annual rent
Year of expiry Area, sqm SEK M Share
2020 80,000 88 3%
2021 460,000 401 13%
2022 450,000 428 14%
2023 367,000 353 12%
2024 265,000 289 10%
> 2024 1,773,000 1,455 48%
Total 3,394,000 3,014 100%

Industry exposure

Other, 13% Food and beverages, 16%
State, municipality, 3%
Production properties, 4%
Logistics, 4%
Manufacturing
industry, 15%
Media, 5%
IT, development,
education, 6%
Automotive, 10%
Service for properties, 7%
Medicine,
medical technology, 7%
Building products, 10%

Year of maturity of annual rent

Market value of property portfolio

Sagax prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The company has chosen to recognise its properties at fair value in accordance with the Fair Value Method.

Sagax values most of its property portfolio every quarter by obtaining value assessments from independent valuation companies.

On 30 September 2020, the total market value of Sagax's 698 (539) properties was SEK 38,390 M (31,825). Exchangerate fluctuations during the period resulted in property values abroad increasing by SEK 70 M (777).

The total unrealised change in value recognised during the period was SEK 450 M (526).

VALUATION METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION

The valuations were carried out in accordance with generally accepted international valuation methods. As of 30 September 2020, 99% of valuation objects were valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies.

The principle method of appraisal used was cash flow calculations in which the present value of net operating income,

Change in carrying amount of properties
SEK M No.
Property portfolio, 31 December 2019 32,625 553
Acquisition of properties 4,838 157
Investments in the current portfolio 465
Property sales –58 –12
Translation effect, currencies 70
Unrealised changes in value 450
Property portfolio, 30 September 2020 38,390 698

Group's rental value

investments and residual values was calculated. The calculation period was adjusted to the remaining term of existing leases and varies between five and 20 years. As a rule, the calculation period is ten years. For more information, see Sagax's 2019 Annual Report, page 93.

ANALYSIS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

The cost of capital for the present value calculation of cash flows (4.7–16.0%), the cost of capital for the present value calculation of residual values (4.7–16.0%) and the yield requirement for the residual value calculations (4.0–14.0%) are based on analyses of transactions carried out and on individual assessments of the risk level and market position of each property.

The weighted cost of capital for the present value calculation of cash flows and residual values for the property portfolio was 7.6% (7.9) and 7.9% (8.4), respectively. The weighted yield requirement was 6.7% (7.0) on 30 September 2020. By comparison, the yield reported by Sagax for the period was 6.5% (6.8). A comparison of the yield reported over time and the yield requirement used in valuations is provided below. A sensitivity analysis is found on page 25.

Market value of properties

Joint ventures and associated companies

Sagax's joint ventures and associated companies contributed a total of SEK 419 M (314) to profit from property management during the period. Sagax's share of changes in the value of properties amounted to SEK 348 M (300) and the share of changes in the value of derivatives was SEK –19 M (–51) for the period. The total value of the commitment related to ownership of joint ventures and associated companies amounted to SEK 6,116 M (5,043).

Sagax owns 50% of Söderport Holding AB, with the remaining share owned by Nyfosa AB. Via Hemsö Intressenter AB, Sagax indirectly owns 15% of Hemsö Fastighets AB, with the remaining share owned by the Third Swedish National Pension Fund. In addition, Sagax owns 20% of the votes and 14% of the capital in NP3 Fastigheter AB and 25% of Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB.

SÖDERPORT HOLDING AB

Söderport's operations consist of owning, managing and developing properties in Sweden. Söderport also owns 78.4% of Torslanda Property Investment AB, which is thus included as a subsidiary in Söderport's consolidated financial statements.

On behalf of Söderport, Sagax handles the financial administration and most of the property management of the Söderport Group. Nyfosa is responsible for property management in Gothenburg.

A corresponding 69% of Söderport's rental value of SEK 865 M was located in Stockholm on 30 September 2020. Söderport's economic vacancies amounted to SEK 45 M (37) at the end of the period, corresponding to a vacancy rate of 4% (5). Of the economic vacancies, SEK 12 M (9) comprised fixed-term rent discounts provided for new lettings. At the

end of the period, Stockholm accounted for 94% of the economic vacancies.

HEMSÖ INTRESSENTER AB

Hemsö Fastighets AB conducts operations in Sweden, Germany and Finland. Operations consist of owning, managing and developing public properties. The property portfolio encompasses 381 properties with a total property value of SEK 60 billion on 30 September 2020. 94% of rental revenue derives from taxfinanced operations. More information on Hemsö Fastighets AB is available on the company's website, hemso.se.

NP3 FASTIGHETER AB

NP3 Fastigheter AB is a property company focusing on commercial investment properties with high yields mainly in northern Sweden. The company's property portfolio encompassed 382 properties with a total property value of SEK 12.1 billion and a rental value of SEK 1,198 M on 30 September 2020. NP3 Fastigheter AB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. More information on NP3 Fastigheter AB is available on the company's website, np3fastigheter.se.

FASTIGHETSBOLAGET EMILSHUS AB

Emilshus acquires, develops and manages commercial properties in Småland. The property portfolio is situated in growth regions, with a keen focus on local presence and close partnership with tenants. The property portfolio encompassed 56 properties on 30 September 2020. More information on Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB is available on the company's website, emilshus.com.

Sagax's joint ventures

Söderport Hemsö
Jan – Sep 2020 Jan – Sep 2019 Jan – Sep 2020 Jan – Sep 2019
Sagax's participating interest, % 50 50 15 15
Rental revenue, SEK M 607 510 2,432 2,252
Profit from property management, SEK M 346 283 1,370 1,276
Profit for the period, SEK M
Sagax's share of profit from property
545 395 1,532 1,996
management, SEK M 161 141 179 166
30 Sep 2020 30 Sep 2019 30 Sep 2020 30 Sep 2019
No. of properties 80 89 381 364
Carrying amount of properties, SEK M 11,433 9,768 59,658 53,218
Lettable area, sqm 771,000 777,000 1,954,000 1,833,000
Lease term, years 5.0 4.7 9.9 9.7
Economic vacancy rate, % 4 5 2 2
Interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M 6,337 5,712 38,431 36,008
Loan maturity, years 3.77 4.2 7.0 7.2
Fixed interest, years 2.44 2.3 6.6 6.4
Market value of derivatives, SEK M –229 –272 –293 –366
Carrying amount, SEK M 1,764 1,510 2,085 1,685

EQUITY

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 21,541 M (17,892) on 30 September 2020. Changes in equity during the period were attributable to comprehensive income of SEK 2,256 M, a new issue of Class D common shares of SEK 508 M after transaction costs, a new issue of Class B common shares linked to the incentive plan of SEK 10 M and a share dividend of SEK 491 M.

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 21,092 M (17,288). An amount corresponding to SEK 15,898 M (13,981) of liabilities was raised in EUR.

Net debt amounted to SEK 18,398 M (15,351). Gross interest-bearing debt to banks totalled SEK 4,957 M (4,338). The remaining gross interest-bearing debt comprised listed bond loans of SEK 15,309 M (11,591) and commercial paper of SEK 826 M (1,358).

On 30 September 2020, secured liabilities comprised 12% (15) of the total assets. Unsecured liabilities corresponded to 33% (30) of the total assets on the same date.

The interest coverage ratio at the end of the period amounted to 600% (489) and the debt ratio to 45% (45). Net interest-bearing debt for the past 12 months was 7.0 (6.9) times EBITDA and 6.6 (6.6) times run rate EBITDA, see page 7 for more information.

A total of SEK 7,655 M (6,235) in loans was raised during the period, of which SEK 3,309 M (4,281) in the form of bond loans under the framework of Sagax's EMTN programme. Repayments during the period totalled SEK 4,085 M (5,252). Exchange-rate fluctuations reduced interest-bearing liabilities by SEK 7 M (increased SEK 504 M for the preceding year).

Allocated borrowing costs of SEK 87 M (84) reduced interest-bearing liabilities in the balance sheet. Interestbearing liabilities of SEK 21,004 M (17,205) were recognized. The average remaining fixed-interest and loan maturity

Fixed-interest period and loan maturity, 30 September 2020

Fixed interest Loan maturity Interest-rate swaps
Year of expiry SEK M Interest rate Share SEK M Share SEK M Interest rate
2020 2,085 1.6% 10% 147 1%
2021 1,308 1.6% 6% 676 3%
2022 1,275 1.9% 6% 1,754 8% 475 0.7%
2023 2,658 1.8% 13% 5,155 24% 712 0.9%
2024 5,497 2.0% 26% 5,271 25%
> 2024 8,267 1.8% 39% 8,089 38% 829 2.2%
Total/average 21,092 1.8% 100% 21,092 100% 2,017 1.4%

Net debt

Amounts in SEK M 30 Sep 2020 30 Sep 2019
Interest-bearing liabilities 21,092 17,288
Interest-bearing assets –537 –9
Cash and cash equivalents –177 –467
Listed shares –1,980 –1,461
Net debt 18,398 15,351

Debt ratio and interest-coverage ratio

Net debt/EBITDA, rolling 12 month

terms were 3.4 years (4.0) and 3.7 years (3.9), respectively, at the end of the period. The average interest rate on the company's interest-bearing liabilities was 1.8% (2.0), including the effect of derivatives. The average interest rate decreased as a consequence of new borrowing at lower interest rates and repayment of loans with higher interest rates.

Sagax has SEK 12,709 M (9,742) in loans at fixed interest rates. The company has interest-rate caps and interest-rate swaps with a total nominal value of SEK 6,047 M (6,507), of which interest-rate swaps with an average interest rate of 1.4% (1.4) accounted for SEK 2,017 M (2,030).

WORKING CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY

Sagax's working capital, excluding prepaid rental revenue and including listed shares, amounted to SEK –704 M (52) on 30 September 2020. At the same date, unutilised credit facilities amounted to SEK 4,921 M (3,817). No additional collateral needs to be pledged to utilise these credit facilities.

Listed bond loans 30 September 2020

Maturity SEK M Current interest Interest terms Maturity date ISIN code
2017-2021 600 2.26% Stibor 3M+2.25% 1 Feb 2021 SE0010636274
2017-2022 1,250 2.16% Stibor 3M+2.15% 15 Feb 2022 SE0010324228
2019-2023 500 0.87% Stibor 3M+0.90% 16 Jun 2023 XS2093119175
2019-20231) 250 1.13% 1.13% 16 Jun 2023 XS2093119845
Total/average 2,600 1.83%
Maturity EUR M Current interest Interest terms Maturity date ISIN code
2018-20241) 500 2.00% 2.00% 17 Jan 2024 XS1877540465
2019-20251) 300 2.25% 2.25% 13 Mar 2025 XS1962543820
2019-20251) 1062) 0.87% 2.25%3) 13 Mar 2025 XS1962543820
2020-20271) 300 1.12% 1.12% 30 Jan 2027 XS2112816934
Total/average 1,206 1.75%

2) The nominal value is EUR 100 M.

3) Coupon rate.

Derivative contracts, 30 September 2020

Amounts in SEK M Nominal
amount
Years to
maturity
Market value 30
Sep 2020
Market value 31
Dec 2019
Change for
the period
Nominal interest-rate swaps 2,017 3.4 –124 –119 –5
Interest-rate caps 4,031 1.9 0
Total 6,047 2.4 124 –119 –5

Rating and key performance indicators according to EMTN programme

Financial
covenant in
EMTN programme
2020
30 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2019
31 Dec
Rating according to Moody's Investor Services Baa3, Stable outlook Baa3, Stable outlook Baa3, Stable outlook
Net debt/Total assets < 65% 40% 40% 38%
Interest coverage ratio >1.8x 6.5x 5.0x 5.3x
Secured liabilities/total assets < 45% 12% 15% 14%

Distribution between secured and unsecured liabilities

Interim Report January-September 2020 13 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Amounts in SEK M 2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jul-Sep
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Rolling 12
months
Rental revenue 2,152 1,917 735 657 2,581 2,815
Other revenue 7 25 4 2 27 8
Operating expenses –170 –164 –52 –43 –222 –227
Maintenance costs –57 –59 –20 –21 –84 –82
Property tax –103 –89 –36 –32 –121 –135
Other property expenses –43 –34 –15 –13 –47 –57
Net operating income 1,786 1,597 616 550 2,133 2,322
Central administration –86 –78 –29 –28 –122 –130
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies 588 455 198 182 917 1,050
– of which, profit from property management 419 314 137 120 441 545
– of which, changes in value 329 249 114 112 690 770
– of which, tax –160 –109 –53 –50 –214 –265
Financial income 30 18 10 1 20 32
Financial expenses –335 –350 –110 –113 –446 –431
Financial expense, interest component of leases –19 –18 –6 –6 –24 –25
Profit including changes in value of
joint ventures and associated companies
1,964 1,623 679 584 2,478 2,818
– of which, profit from property management 1,795 1,483 618 523 2,001 2,313
Changes in value:
Properties, realised –11 –18 –11 –15 –40 –33
Properties, unrealised 450 526 413 63 1,301 1,225
Financial instruments, unrealised 122 743 136 263 889 267
Profit before tax 2,524 2,874 1,217 896 4,627 4,277
Deferred tax –261 –118 –165 28 –416 –559
Current tax –84 –174 17 –112 –100 –10
Profit for the period 2,179 2,582 1,069 812 4,111 3,708
Other comprehensive income
– items that may be reversed to profit or loss:
Translation differences for foreign operations 151 560 112 190 217 –192
Share of other comprehensive income for joint ventures 8 23 0 2 13 –2
Translation differences pertaining to hedge accounting –79 –324 –62 –112 –143 102
Tax on items that may be reversed to profit or loss –3 –4 –2 –5 3 4
Comprehensive income for the period 2,256 2,837 1,117 887 4,201 3,620
Earnings per Class A and B share, SEK 6.20 7.54 3.37 2.35 12.15 10.84
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 6.19 7.53 3.36 2.35 12.13 10.82
Earnings per Class D share, SEK 1.50 1.50 1.00 0.50 2.00 2.00
Average no. of Class A and B shares, millions 317.1 317.5 317.3 317.0 316.9 317.1
Average no. of Class A and B shares after dilution, millions 317.7 317.9 317.8 317.3 317.3 317.6
Average number of Class D shares, millions 115.9 105.0 125.8 107.8 105.7 113.8

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in SEK M 2020
30 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2019
31 Dec
Investment properties 38,102 31,385 32,333
Investment properties for sale 288 440 292
Leases, right-of-use assets 383 352 346
Joint ventures and associated companies 6,117 5,043 5,693
Interest-bearing non-current receivables 537 9 511
Other fixed assets 61 33 58
Total fixed assets 45,488 37,262 39,233
Cash and bank balances 177 467 86
Listed shares 559 338 405
Other current assets 554 581 429
Total current assets 1,290 1,387 921
Total assets 46,778 38,649 40,154
Equity 21,541 17,892 19,257
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 19,315 15,701 16,052
Deferred tax liabilities 2,290 1,752 2,018
Fixed-income derivatives 124 160 119
Lease liability, right-of-use assets 407 374 370
Other non-current liabilities 120 90 94
Total non-current liabilities 22,256 18,076 18,653
Commercial paper 826 1,358 1,192
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 864 144 193
Other current liabilities 1,291 1,178 858
Total current liabilities 2,981 2,681 2,243
Total equity and liabilities 46,778 38,649 40,154

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts in SEK M 2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jul-Sep
2019
Jul-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Rolling 12
months
Profit before tax 2,524 2,874 1,217 896 4,627 4,277
Changes in value of financial instruments –122 –743 –136 –263 –889 –267
Change in value of properties –439 –506 –402 –47 –1,261 –1,194
Result from ownership of joint ventures and associated
companies
–587 –455 –198 –182 –917 –1,050
Dividend from joint ventures and associated companies 405 264 281 422
Dissolution of allocated borrowing costs 29 34 8 12 42 37
Tax paid –28 –72 –5 –1 –74 –30
Other items not included in cash flow –3 –27 –1 –3 –14 9
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital
1,778 1,370 482 412 1,795 2,204
Cash flow from changes in current receivables 28 –111 18 –45 –4 136
Cash flow from changes in current liabilities 132 162 55 65 20 –11
Cash flow from operating activities 1,938 1,421 556 432 1,811 2,329
Acquisition of properties –4,838 –1,916 –1,621 –968 –2,836 –5,759
Property sales 46 921 30 190 1,413 538
Investments in existing properties –457 –521 –134 –175 –707 –642
Acquisition of listed shares –101 –64 –19 –41 –64 –101
Acquisition of financial instruments –7 –503 –509
Acquisition of joint ventures and associated companies –14 –178 –193
Capital contribution to joint ventures and associated
companies
–150 –150 –150 –150 –150
Increase in other fixed assets –21 –4 –14 –25 –42
Decrease in other fixed assets 6 6 2 6
Cash flow from investing activities –5,536 –1,736 –1,902 –992 –3,051 –6,851
Issue of Class D and B shares 528 198 –1 209 527
Dividend paid to shareholders –402 –498 –71 –62 –560 –464
Incentive plan –9 9 –2 –8
Borrowings 7,631 6,235 1,991 1,890 7,322 8,718
Repayment of loans –4,085 –5,252 –440 –919 –5,734 –4,567
Deposits from tenants 26 24 4 11 28 31
Decrease in other non-current liabilities –7 –5 –11 –3
Cash flow from financing activities 3,689 708 1,483 915 1,252 4,233
Cash flow for the period 91 393 137 355 12 –289
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 2 2 1 1 –1
Change in cash and cash equivalents 91 395 139 356 13 –290
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 86 73 38 112 73 467
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 177 467 177 467 86 177

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amounts in SEK M Share capital Other
contributed capital
Reserves,
translation
differences
Profit earned
incl. net profit
for the period
Total
equity1)
Equity, 31 December 2018 487 3,126 585 11,218 15,416
Issue of Class D shares 10 191 201
Transaction costs –3 –3
Bonus issue 279 –279
Issue of Class B shares, incentive plan 0 11 11
Dividends –566 –566
Redemption of incentive plan –7 –7
Incentive plan 4 4
Comprehensive income,
January-September 2019
254 2,582 2,837
Equity, 30 September 2019 776 3,046 839 13,231 17,893
Comprehensive income, October-De
cember 2019
–164 1,529 1,364
Equity, 31 December 2019 776 3,046 675 14,760 19,257
Issue of Class D shares 32 481 513
Transaction costs –4 –4
Issue of Class B shares, incentive plan 1 19 19
Dividends –491 –491
Redemption of incentive plan –14 –14
Incentive plan 5 5
Comprehensive income,
January-September 2020
77 2,179 2,256
Equity, 30 September 2020 808 3,542 752 16,439 21,541

1) Equity is attributable in its entirety to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Segment information

Profit items Net operating Changes in value, properties
per segment Rental revenue1) income Unrealised Realised Total yield
Amounts in SEK M 2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
Stockholm 488 496 411 412 141 260 552 673
Helsinki 449 429 357 350 –63 –15 294 335
Netherlands 215 150 212 136 148 187 –2 359 323
Paris 223 175 179 132 125 32 –1 304 163
Finland, university cities 251 234 198 186 –12 22 2 –1 188 205
Madrid & Barcelona2) 71 3 62 2 243 –1 305 2
Rest of Sweden 114 157 109 150 3 27 –14 111 163
Rest of Finland 174 173 157 156 –44 63 –10 –3 103 217
Rest of Europe 167 100 155 92 –92 –50 1 63 42
Non-specified –53 –18 –53 –18
Total 2,152 1,917 1,787 1,597 450 526 –11 –18 2,226 2,105
Asset items
per segment
Market value
properties
Investment
properties
Acquisition
properties
Divestment
properties
Amounts in SEK M 2020
30 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
Stockholm 10,499 9,680 193 247 325 27 –672
Helsinki 6,936 6,768 193 114 32 53
Netherlands 3,702 2,722 35 11 548 615 –27
Paris 3,487 2,786 13 102 417 612 –54
Finland, university cities 3,269 3,122 11 19 97 228 –3 –4
Madrid & Barcelona2) 1,909 316 839 311 –10
Rest of Sweden 2,911 2,225 7 1,073 –196
Rest of Finland 2,612 2,610 13 26 43 –17 –4
Rest of Europe 3,066 1,596 1 2 1,508 25 –10
Total 38,390 31,825 465 523 4,838 1,915 –58 –939

1) All rental revenue pertains to external tenants.

2) Madrid & Barcelona, which was previously reported under Rest of Europe, is reported as a separate segment from 1 January.

Key performance indicators

2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
2018
Jan-Dec
2017
Jan-Dec
2016
Jan-Dec
2015
Jan-Dec
Property-related key figures
Yield, % 6.5 6.8 6.4 6.8 6.9 7.1 7.4
Surplus ratio, % 82 83 83 83 83 85 86
Occupancy rate by area, % 95 96 95 95 95 93 97
Economic occupancy rate, % 95 96 95 95 94 94 96
Lettable area at the end of the period, 000 sqm 3,565 3,021 3,022 2,850 2,489 2,312 1,860
No. of properties at the end of the period 698 539 553 512 495 440 225
Financial key figures
Return on total capital, % 7 7 7 7 7 7 8
Return on equity, % 14 21 24 24 30 33 32
Average interest rate, % 1.8 2.0 1.9 2.2 3.0 3.1 3.3
Fixed-interest period incl. derivatives, years 3.4 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.1 2.7 3.0
Loan maturity, years 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.1 3.6 4.2
Equity/assets ratio, % 46 46 48 46 42 38 34
Debt ratio, % 45 45 44 47 50 54 59
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 6.6 6.6 6.6 7.1 7.7 7.8 8.3
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 7.0 6.9 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.7 9.3
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 6.0 4.9 4.9 4.2 3.7 3.4 2.9
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme, multiple 6.5 5.0 5.3 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3
Data per Class A and B share1)
Price of Class B share at the end of the period, SEK 156.80 113.00 136.20 65.70 49.10 40.87 35.87
Net asset value, SEK 63.06 51.80 56.77 44.22 35.04 26.89 17.76
Equity, SEK 52.27 42.61 46.86 35.70 27.15 19.61 13.01
Equity after dilution, SEK 52.17 42.55 46.78 35.67 27.13 19.57 12.96
Earnings, SEK 6.20 7.54 12.15 9.24 8.86 7.27 4.94
Earnings after dilution, SEK 6.19 7.53 12.13 9.24 8.85 7.25 4.93
Profit from property management, SEK 4.99 4.08 5.51 4.31 3.71 2.99 2.46
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 4.98 4.08 5.51 4.31 3.70 2.98 2.45
Cash flow, SEK 4.93 3.73 4.86 3.95 3.27 2.57 2.00
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 4.92 3.72 4.86 3.95 3.26 2.56 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK 0.652) 1.00 0.90 0.72 0.58
No. at end of period, millions 317.3 317.0 317.1 316.8 316.5 316.5 316.5
No. at end of period after dilution, millions 317.9 317.4 317.5 317.1 316.7 317.1 317.5
Average no., millions 317.1 317.5 316.9 316.7 316.5 316.5 316.5
Average no. after dilution, millions 317.7 317.9 317.3 316.9 317.0 317.2 317.6
Data per Class D share
Share price at the end of period, SEK 32.75 37.70 36.35 31.70 29.92 28.30
Equity, SEK 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
Earnings, SEK 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. at end of period, millions 125.8 107.8 107.8 101.9 63.6 18.2
Average no., millions 115.9 105.0 105.7 83.0 43.1 2.9
Data per preference share
Share price at the end of period, SEK 37.10 38.30 38.40 34.85 33.40 30.40 31.30
Equity, SEK 33.00 31.50 32.00 32.00 32.00 32.00 32.00
Earnings, SEK 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. at end of period, millions 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 58.2 58.2
Average no., millions 16.8 16.8 16.8 16.8 35.5 58.2 57.8

1) Excluding 2,000,000 Class B shares bought back.

2) Additional payment of SEK 0.65 proposed. Sagax has given notice of an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 10 November 2020.

Parent Company income statement

Amounts in SEK M 2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Net sales 57 53 73
Administration costs –67 –62 –89
Loss before financial income and expenses –10 –9 –16
Profit from participations in Group companies 208 254 258
Profit from participations in joint ventures 90 64 64
Financial income 334 576 616
Financial expenses –312 –603 –673
Profit before tax and appropriations 311 282 249
Appropriations 4 98
Tax 0 –61 –4
Profit for the period 310 225 343
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income
Comprehensive income for the period 310 225 343

Condensed Parent Company balance sheet

Amounts in SEK M 2020
30 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2019
31 Dec
Receivables from Group companies 1,524 1,665 1,627
Other financial fixed assets 7,327 6,409 6,778
Total fixed assets 8,851 8,074 8,404
Cash and bank balances 8 186 1
Receivables from Group companies 13,650 11,905 11,497
Other current assets 1,397 62 58
Total current assets 15,055 12,154 11,556
Total assets 23,906 20,228 19,961
Equity 4,154 3,764 3,821
Untaxed reserves 30 19 30
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 11,199 7,267 7,868
Liabilities to Group companies 3,834 3,430 3,423
Deferred tax liabilities 3 3 3
Total non-current liabilities 15,036 10,700 11,294
Current interest-bearing liabilities 826 1,358 1,295
Liabilities to Group companies 3,336 4,068 3,223
Other current liabilities 524 319 298
Total current liabilities 4,686 5,745 4,815
Total equity, untaxed reserves and liabilities 23,906 20,228 19,961

The Sagax share and shareholders

At the end of the period, Sagax had 19,914 (13,786) shareholders. Sagax's market capitalisation amounted to SEK 54,511 M (40,822). Sagax has four classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares, and preference shares. The shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

A total of 461,863,558 shares were outstanding at the end of the period, of which 2,000,000 were Class B treasury shares.

In June, Sagax completed a private placement of 18,000,000 Class D common shares. Moreover, 288,119 Class B common shares were issued due to the exercise of warrants under the 2017/2020 Incentive Plan. In total, the issues generated equity of SEK 532 M for the company.

According to the Articles of Association, each preference share confers a preferential right to SEK 2.00 in annual dividends. Class D shares are entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.

WARRANTS

Sagax has three warrant plans for the company's employees. In total, Sagax's employees hold warrants corresponding to 0.6% of the number of Class A and B shares outstanding. The company's CEO and Board Members do not participate in the plans. These plans are valid for three years, and encompass the

periods 2018-2021, 2019-2022 and 2020-2023. The subscription price corresponds to the price paid for the Class B share at the start of the warrant plan, converted using the average share price trend for the listed property companies in accordance with Carnegie's property index (CREX) during the corresponding period. Accordingly, the warrants will have a value on condition that the price performance of the Sagax share exceeds the average for the listed property companies during each three-year period.

PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PER COMMON SHARE

Profit from property management per Class B share after dilution on a rolling 12-month basis amounted to SEK 6.38 (5.15), which, compared with the share price of the Class B share at the end of the period, corresponded to a multiple of 24.6 (21.9).

EQUITY PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Equity per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 52.17 (42.55). Net asset value per Class A and B share amounted to SEK 63.08 (51.80). The share price for the Class B share at the end of the period was 301% (266) of equity per Class B share and 249% (218) of net asset value per Class B share.

Trade in the shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm

Price paid, SEK Turnover rate
on an annual basis, %
Average trading volume per
trading day, SEK M
Sep 30, 2020 30 Sep 2019 Jan-Sep 2020 Jan-Sep 2019 Jan-Sep 2020 Jan-Sep 2019
Class A shares 157.50 124.00 4 4 0.5 0.4
Class B shares 156.80 113.00 22 10 31.8 8.4
Class D shares 32.75 37.70 60 57 9.2 8.4
Preference shares 37.10 38.30 31 37 0.7 0.9

Key performance indicators per Class B share

2020
30 Sep
2019
30 Sep
2019
31 Dec
2018
31 Dec
2017
31 Dec
2016
31 Dec
2015
31 Dec
Price of Class B share at the end of the
period, SEK
156.80 113.00 136.20 64.70 49.10 40.87 35.87
Profit from property management after
dilution, SEK 1)
6.38 5.15 5.51 4.30 3.70 2.98 2.45
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 1) 2) 6.04 4.52 4.86 3.94 3.26 2.56 2.00
Equity after dilution, SEK 52.17 42.55 46.78 35.67 27.13 19.57 12.96
Net asset value, SEK 63.08 51.80 56.77 44.22 35.04 26.89 17.76
Price of Class B share/Profit from property
management, multiple1)
24.6 21.9 24.7 15.0 13.3 13.7 14.6
Price of Class B share/Cash flow, multiple 1) 2) 26.0 25.0 28.0 16.4 15.1 16.0 18.0
Price of Class B share/Equity, % 301 266 292 182 181 209 277
Price of Class B share/Net asset value, % 249 218 240 147 140 152 202

1) Profit from property management and cash flow pertain to a rolling 12 months.

2) Cash flow pertains to cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital.

Share price/profit from property management per common share

Share price in relation to equity and Net asset value

Share price/Net asset value per Class B share

Ownership structure, 30 September 20201)
No. of shares No. of shareholders Shareholder category No. of
shareholders
Share of
voting power
Shareholders
by country
No. of
shareholders
Share of
voting power
1–500 13,010 Private individuals Sweden 18,706 89%
501–1,000 1,818 residing in Sweden 17,919 9% Switzerland 22 3%
1,001–2,000 1,450 Private individuals Finland 106 2%
2,001–5,000 1,532 residing abroad 116 0%
5,001–10,000 779 Companies/
institutions in Sweden
787 80% USA 41 2%
10,001–50,000 921 Ireland 34 1%
50,001– 404 Companies
/institutions abroad
1,092 11% Other 1,005 3%
Total 19,914 Total 19,914 100% Total 19,914 100%

1) Including shares held by AB Sagax.

Largest shareholders 30 September 20201)

No. of shares Percentage of
Class A
shares
Class B shares
Class D shares
Preference shares Share capital
Votes2)
David Mindus and companies 10,648,800 71,032,942 1,192,228 775 17.9% 25.5%
Staffan Salén and companies 4,264,928 34,970,660 95,600 8.5% 11.1%
Rutger Arnhult and companies 5,778,141 24,836,508 6,652,150 8.1% 12.7%
Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 5,716 16,771,757 9,180,775 5.6% 3.7%
Third Swedish National Pension Fund 24,227,658 5.2% 3.5%
Länsförsäkringar Fonder 16,476,423 - 3.6% 2.3%
Avanza Pension 48,061 1,100,124 11,950,500 1,409,812 3.1% 2.1%
SEB Fonder 13,603,374 144,804 3.0% 2.0%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 9,491,255 2.2% 2.1%
Johan Thorell and companies 203,254 7,290,648 1.6% 1.3%
Erik Selin and companies 1,160,000 4,480,000 1,818,239 1.6% 2.6%
ODIN Fonder 6,595,031 1.4% 0.9%
Filip Engelbert and companies 241,000 2,119,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2%
Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research 5,576,376 1.2% 0.8%
Handelsbanken Fonder 4,604,505 1.0% 0.7%
ICA-Handlarnas Förbund 4,500,000 1.0% 0.6%
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 4,391,801 1.0% 0.6%
Vanguard 3,161,524 515,644 0.8% 0.5%
Patrik Brummer and companies 166,666 3,440,000 0.8% 0.5%
Lars Ingvarsson and companies 100,000 3,346,410 100,000 0.8% 0.6%
Total 20 largest shareholders 22,949,900 245,338,880 48,738,862 5,366,231 69.8% 75.4%
Other shareholders 3,883,384 45,107,366 77,061,138 11,417,797 29.8% 24.6%
Sub-total 26,833,284 290,446,246 125,800,000 16,784,028 99.6% 100.0%
Shares held by AB Sagax 2,000,000 0.4% 0.0%
Total 26,833,284 292,446,246 125,800,000 16,784,028 100.0% 100.0%
– of which, Board and employees 15,533,388 119,403,787 5,907,792 923 30.5% 40.0%

1) Ownership structure at 30 September 2020 is based on information from Euroclear Sweden and Modular Finance.

2) Voting rights for treasury shares held by AB Sagax have been excluded.

Voting rights and proportion of share capital
Class of share No. of
shareholders
Voting rights
per share
No. of votes Proportion
of votes
Proportion of
share capital
Class A shares 26,833,284 1.00 26,833,284 38% 6%
Class B shares 292,446,246 0.10 29,244,625 42% 63%
Class D shares 125,800,000 0.10 12,580,000 18% 27%
Preference shares 16,784,028 0.10 1,678,403 2% 4%
Total 461,863,558 70,336,311 100% 100%

Risks and uncertainties

To prepare the accounts based on generally accepted accounting policies, company management must make judgements and assumptions that affect asset and liability items, revenue and expense items recognised in the accounts and other information provided. The actual outcome may differ from these judgements. Sagax is also exposed to various risks that may be of significance to the company's future business, earnings and financial position.

PROPERTY-RELATED RISKS

The valuation of investment properties can be significantly affected by the judgments and assumptions made by company management. To reduce the risk of incorrect valuations, Sagax has engaged authorised external valuation companies to assess the market value of the majority of the properties as of 30 September 2020. When valuing properties, the constant existence of uncertainties regarding the assumptions made must be taken into account.

Sagax prioritises leasing to tenants with a high credit rating and long-term leases, despite these entailing slightly lower immediate earnings. The intention is to reduce the risk of rent losses and the risk of vacancies.

The geographic distribution of Sagax's property portfolio and the industries of its tenants are highly diversified. Sagax's lease structure of many small leases help reduce the risks of vacancies and rent losses.

FINANCIAL RISKS

Sagax's financial expenses comprise the single largest expense for the Group. To reduce Sagax's exposure to rising interest rates, the Group has a significant number of its interest expenses from fixed-rate loans. To limit interest-rate risk for loans at floating interest rates, interest-rate swaps and interest-rate caps are used. Sagax's funding primarily comprises equity and interest-bearing liabilities. Sagax endeavours to secure a long, average remaining term of interest-bearing liabilities in a bid to limit its refinancing risk, defined as the risk that refinancing existing debt cannot take place on reasonable terms. The company's long-term funding comprises listed bond loans and bank loans. The complete terms and conditions for the bond loans are available at www.sagax.se.

CURRENCY RISKS

The amounts in the consolidated balance sheet are partly exposed to exchange-rate fluctuations, particularly for the EUR. Net exposure on 30 September 2020, assets less liabilities in EUR, amounted to SEK 8,120 M (5,120). In accordance with IAS 21, the currency effects for foreign operations and hedge accounting are recognised in Other comprehensive income. Other currency effects are recognised in profit or loss.

INCREASED UNCERTAINTY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in weaker macroeconomic conditions and increased uncertainty. The effect on the company will depend on how quickly and the level at which the economy will stabilise.

Sagax's exposure to particularly vulnerable sectors, such as the hotel, restaurant and tourism sectors, is low. Rental revenue is distributed between 1,801 leases. 81% of revenue was attributable to 1,790 leases, each with a rental value of less than 1% of the company's rental revenue.

Sagax's average rent losses have amounted to less than 0.1% of rental revenue for the past ten years. However, the impact of the negative macroeconomic trend on Sagax's tenants is unavoidable.

On 30 September 2020, Sagax's cash and cash equivalents and available credit facilities amounted to SEK 4,272 M, of which SEK 177 M in cash and cash equivalents. Sagax's cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 1,778 M in the first three quarters of 2020. Rolling 12 months cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 2,204 M.

Sensitivity analysis for property values

–20% –10% 0% +10% +20%
Value change, SEK M –7,755 –3,877 7,755 3,877
Debt ratio, % 54 49 45 41 38

Sensitivity analysis for changes in the occupancy rate

–10% –5% 0% +5% +10%
Occupancy rate, %
Interest coverage
86 90 95 100 N/A
ratio, % 542 572 603 633 N/A

Sensitivity analysis for property values

Value change,
Change SEK M
Yield requirement +/– 0.25% points –979/+1,053
Cost of capital +/– 0.25% points –896/+921
Rental revenue +/– 5% +1,432/–1,427
Property expenses +/– 5% –234/+235

OTHER RISKS

In a decision of 7 December 2017 pertaining to the 2015 income year, the Tax Agency denied the group company Firethorne AB deductions for loss carryforwards of SEK 1,166 M. In a ruling on 7 February 2019, the Administrative Court upheld the Tax Agency's decision. Sagax is of the opinion that the Tax Agency's decisions are incorrect and

the companies concerned have appealed the decision. If the Tax Agency's decisions were to be upheld, Sagax estimates that the negative effect recognised in earnings for the Group would be SEK 156 M.

Sagax's other risks are described in the 2019 Annual Report, on pages 46-48.

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sagax's exposure to material risks in the company's operations is presented below.

Sensitivity analysis at 30 September 20201)

Amounts in SEK M Change Effect on profit
from property
management,
annual basis
Effect
on profit after
tax, annual basis
Effect
on
equity
Economic occupancy rate +/–1% +/–30 +/–24 +/–24
Rental revenue +/–1% +/–30 +/–24 +/–24
Property expenses +/–1% +/–5 +/–4 +/–4
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK including fixed-income derivatives +/–1% -21/+10 -17/+8 -17/+8
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR including fixed-income derivatives +/–1% –9/–4 –7/–3 –7/–3
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK excluding fixed-income derivatives +/–1% -34/+23 -27/+19 -27/+19
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR excluding fixed-income derivatives +/–1% –16/–3 –13/–3 –13/–3
Change in SEK/EUR exchange rate2) +/–10% +/-139 +/-109 +/-812
Changed rent level for contract maturity in 2020 +/–10% +/-9 +/-7 +/-7

1) Excluding shares in profit of joint ventures and associated companies.

2) Sagax's net exposure to the SEK/EUR exchange rate comprises assets and liabilities recognised in EUR, in addition to revenue and expenses in EUR.

Accounting policies

Sagax complies with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). In addition, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Swedish law applying Recommendation RFR 1 Supplementary Accounting Rules for Corporate Groups of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board.

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34. The Parent Company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for Legal Entities.

The company's segment division was changed as of 1 January 2020. The Madrid & Barcelona segment, which was previously reported under Rest of Europe, is reported separately. Comparative figures have been adjusted to include this.

In all other respects, the accounting policies and calculation methods applied are essentially unchanged compared with those applied in the 2019 Annual Report.

Rounding-off differences may occur in this report.

The Board of Directors and CEO give their assurance that this interim report provides a fair overview of the company's and the Group's operations, financial position and earnings and describes significant risks and uncertainties faced by the company and the companies included in the Group.

Stockholm, 27 October 2020 AB SAGAX (publ) Corporate Registration Number 556520-0028

Staffan Salén Johan Cederlund Filip Engelbert Chairman of the Board Board member Board member

David Mindus Johan Thorell Ulrika Werdelin CEO and Board member Board member Board member

This constitutes information that AB Sagax (publ) is legally obliged to publish under the EU's Market Abuse Regulation. The information was released for publication on 27 October 2020 at 3:30 pm, CET.

Review report

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AB SAGAX, CORPORATE IDENTITY NUMBER 556520-0028

INTRODUCTION

We have reviewed the condensed interim report for AB Sagax as at 30 September 2020 and for the nine months period then ended. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish 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 Statements 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 is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden.

The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

CONCLUSION

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

Stockholm, 27 October 2020 Ernst & Young AB

Oskar Wall Authorised Public Accountant

Financial calendar

Year-end Report 2020 8 February 2021
Interim Report January-March 2021 5 May 2021
Annual General Meeting 2020 5 May 2021
Interim Report January-June 2021 15 July 2021

SCHEDULE OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO HOLDERS OF CLASS D SHARES AND PREFERENCE SHARES

December 2020

■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 28 December 2020
■ First day for trading excluding dividend rights 29 December 2020
■ Record date for dividend payment 30 December 2020
■ Expected payment date by Euroclear1) 7 January 2021
March 2021
■ Final day for trading including dividend rights 29 March 2021
■ First day for trading excluding dividend rights 30 March 2021
■ Record date for dividend payment 31 March 2021
■ Expected payment date by Euroclear1) 7 April 2021

1) Payment is made on the third banking day following the record date for Swedish issuers. Sagax is unable to affect this date.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David Mindus, CEO +46 8 545 83 540, [email protected]

Agneta Segerhammar, CFO +46 8 545 83 540, [email protected]

Visit us at www.sagax.se.

Definitions

Sagax applies the European Securities and Market Authority's (ESMA) Guidelines on the Alternative Performance Measures. Alternative performance measures refer to financial measures of historical or future earnings trends, financial position, financial results or cash flows that are not defined or stated in the applicable rules for financial reporting, which in Sagax's case is IFRS. The basis of the alternative performance measures provided is that they are used by company management to assess the financial performance and thus are considered to provide valuable information to shareholders and other stakeholders.

The table below presents definitions of Sagax's key performance indicators. The calculation of alternative performance measures is described separately on the following pages.

Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Return on equity Profit for the period, recalculated to 12 months, as a percentage of average
equity (opening and closing balances)/2 for the period.
The key performance indicator shows how share
holders' capital yields interest during the period.
Return on total capital Profit for the period, recalculated to 12 months, after net financial items
after reversal of financial expenses as a percentage of average total assets
for the period.
The key performance indicator shows the ability
to generate earnings on the Group's assets,
excluding financing costs.
Occupancy rate by area Contracted area directly after the end of the period as a percentage of total
lettable area directly after the end of the period.
The key performance indicator shows the
occupancy situation.
Debt ratio Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period as a percentage of total
assets at the end of the period.
The key performance indicator shows financial
risk.
Yield Net operating income for the period (including property administration)
with add-back of site leasehold fees, recalculated to 12 months, adjusted
for the holding periods of the properties during the period as a percentage
of the carrying amounts of the properties at the end of the period.
The key performance indicator shows the
earnings generation of the operations before
financial expenses and central administration
costs are taken into account.
EBITDA Net operating income less central administration costs plus dividends
received from joint ventures and associated companies.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the EBITDA/Net debt
key performance indicator shows financial risk.
Equity per Class A and B share Equity at the end of the period in relation to the number of Class A and B
shares at the end of the period after taking into account equity attributable
to Class D shares and preference shares.
The key performance indicator shows the
owner's share of equity.
Equity per Class D share Equity at the end of the period in relation to the number of common shares
at the end of the period after taking into account equity attributable to
preference shares. Equity is restricted to SEK 35.00 per Class D share.
The key performance indicator shows the
owner's share of equity.
Equity per preference share Equity per preference share corresponds to the preferential right of the pref
erence share on liquidation of the company (SEK 30 per preference share)
and the share's accumulated preferential right to dividends (SEK 2 per year).
The key performance indicator shows the own
er's share of equity.
Economic occupancy rate Contractual annual rent directly after the end of the period as a percentage
of rental value directly after the end of the period.
The key performance indicator shows the
economic degree of utilisation of the Group's
properties.
EURIBOR EURIBOR, or the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, is a daily reference rate based
on the average of the interest rates at which euro interbank term deposits
are being offered by one prime bank to another within the EMU zone.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Property Pertains to properties held under title or site leasehold. Not an alternative performance measure.
Run rate yield Net operating income (including property administration) according to cur
rent earnings capacity with add-back of site leasehold fees, as a percentage
of the carrying amounts of the properties at the end of the period.
The key performance indicator shows the
earnings generation of the operations before
financial expenses and central administration
costs are taken into account.
Run rate EBITDA Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less central ad
ministration costs plus dividends received from joint ventures and associated
companies.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the EBITDA/Net
debt, run rate key performance indicator shows
financial risk.
Profit from property
management
Profit excluding changes in value and tax. An indicator of the earnings generation in the
operations, excluding changes in value.
Profit from property manage
ment per Class A and B share
after dilution
Profit from property management for the period reduced by dividends on
Class D shares and preference shares, divided by the average number of
Class A and B shares after dilution.
An indicator of the earnings generation of the
assets, excluding the changes in value accruing
to holders of Class A and B shares.
Rental value The contractual annual rent applicable directly after the end of the period,
with supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises.
The key performance indicator shows the
Group's income potential.
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards. International Financial Report
ing Standards (IFRS), to be applied for consolidated financial statements by
companies whose securities are listed on a regulated market.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Joint ventures Partnership form whereby several owners have a shared controlling influence. Not an alternative performance measure.
Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Cash flow per Class A
and B share
Profit before tax adjusted for items not included in cash flow less tax paid in
relation to the average number of Class A and B shares. Dividends on Class
D shares and preference shares for the period have also been deducted from
profit before tax. Dividends received from joint ventures and associated com
panies have been added to profit before tax.
The key performance indicator shows the
amount of cash flow for the period that can be
considered to be attributable to owners of Class
A and Class B shares.
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash equiva
lents, and listed shares.
The key performance indicator shows the
Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme
Interest-bearing liabilities less listed securities and cash and cash equivalents. The key performance indicator shows the
Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Interest-bearing liabilities less listed securities and cash and cash equivalents in
relation to total assets.
The key performance indicator shows financial risk.
Net debt/Total assets Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash equiva
lents, and listed shares as a percentage of total assets.
The key performance indicator shows financial risk.
Preference equity Equity per preference share multiplied by the number of preference shares
outstanding.
The key performance indicator shows equity
attributable to preference shareholders.
Earnings per Class A and B
share
Profit in relation to the average number of Class A and B shares after taking
into account the portion of profit for the period represented by dividends on
Class D shares and preference shares.
IFRS performance measure.
Earnings per Class D share Class D shares are entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B
shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.
The key performance indicator shows the
shareholders' share of profit.
Earnings per preference share Each preference share entails a preferential right to SEK 2.00 in annual divi
dends.
The key performance indicator shows the
preference shareholders' share of profit.
Fixed-income derivatives Agreements on lending rates that may include the factors of time, inflation
and/or maximum interest rates. Usually signed to hedge interest rates for inter
est-bearing loans.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Interest-rate swaps An agreement between two parties to swap interest rate conditions on loans
in the same currency. The swap entails that one party exchanges its floating
interest rate for a fixed rate, while the other party receives a fixed rate in
exchange for a floating rate. The purpose of an interest-rate swap is to reduce
interest-rate risk.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Interest coverage ratio Profit from property management, excluding profit from joint ventures and
associated companies but including dividends from joint ventures, after rever
sal of financial expenses in relation to financial expenses.
The key performance indicator shows financial risk.
Interest coverage ratio,
EMTN programme
Profit from property management after reversal of financial income and
expenses as a percentage of net financial items.
The key performance indicator shows financial risk.
Equity/assets ratio Equity in relation to total assets. The key performance indicator shows financial risk.
STIBOR STIBOR, or Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate, a daily reference rate based on
the average of the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds
to other banks in SEK in the Swedish wholesale money market.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Net asset value Recognised equity according to the balance sheet with reversal of reserves for
fixed-income derivatives, deferred tax on temporary differences on property
values and deferred tax on reserves for fixed-income derivatives.
An established indicator of the Group's net asset
value that facilitates analyses and comparisons.
Secured liabilities/total assets Liabilities secured with pledged assets as a percentage of total assets. The key performance indicator shows financial
risk for bond holders.
Total return on shares Total of the change in the share price during the period and the dividend
paid during the period as a percentage of the share price at the end of the
preceding year.
The key performance indicator shows the total
return that accrues to shareholders.
Total yield on property Total of yield and property revaluations during the period as a percentage of
the closing property value adjusted for revaluations for the period.
The key performance indicator shows earnings
generation and value growth for the properties
for a period.
Triple net lease A type of lease whereby the tenant pays, in addition to the rent, all costs
incurred on the property that would normally have been paid by the property
owner. These include operating expenses, maintenance, property tax, site
leasehold fees, insurance, property care-taking, etc.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Dilution Dilution due to outstanding warrants has been calculated, in line with IAS 33,
as the number of Class A and B shares to be issued to cover the difference
between the strike price and market price for all potential Class A and B shares
(warrants) outstanding, insofar as it is probable that they will be utilised.
Not an alternative performance measure.
Surplus ratio Net operating income for the period as a percentage of rental revenue for the
period.
The key performance indicator shows the
profitability of the properties.

The calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below.

Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Return on equity
Profit after tax 2,179 2,582 4,111
Addition for translation to
annual value 726 861
Average equity 20,399 16,654 17,337
Return on equity 14% 21% 24%
Return on total capital
Profit from property
management 1,795 1,483 2,001
Addition for translation to
annual value 598 494
Financial expenses 354 368 470
Addition for translation to
annual value
118 123
Profit before financial expenses 2,865 2,468 2,471
Average total capital 43,466 36,170 36,922
Return on total capital 7% 7% 7%
Occupancy rate by area
Contracted area, 000s of
square metres 3,394 2,897 2,868
Total lettable area, 000s of
square metres 3,565 3,021 3,022
Occupancy rate by area 95% 96% 95%
Debt ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 21,092 17,288 17,519
Total assets 46,778 38,649 40,154
Debt ratio 45% 45% 44%
Yield
Net operating income 1,786 1,597 2,133
Add-back of site leasehold fees –19 –18 –24
Addition for translation to
annual value 589 532
Holding adjustment,
acquisitions/divestments
125 23 10
Currency translation to
closing rate –3 19 –19
Adjusted net operating income 2,478 2,153 2,100
Carrying amount of properties 38,390 31,825 32,625
Yield 6.5% 6.8% 6.4%
EBITDA rolling 12 months
Net operating income 2,322 2,084 2,133
Central administration –130 –132 –122
Dividends from joint ventures
and associated companies 422 264 281
EBITDA 2,614 2,216 2,292
Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Equity per Class A and B share
Equity 21,541 17,892 19,257
Equity attributable to prefer
ence and Class D shares
–4,957 –4,302 –4,310
Corrected equity attributable to
Class A and B shares
16,584 13,590 14,947
No. of shares 317,279,530 318,991,411 316,991,411
No. of shares after dilution 317,857,610 319,380,698 317,506,353
Equity per Class A and B share,
SEK
52.27 42.61 46.86
Equity per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
52.17 42.55 46.78
Economic occupancy rate
Contractual annual rent 3,014 2,650 2,600
Rental value 3,171 2,773 2,735
Economic occupancy rate 95% 96% 95%
Run rate yield
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 2,506 2,185 2,134
Add-back of site leasehold fees –25 –24 –22
Adjusted net operating income 2,481 2,161 2,112
Carrying amount of properties 38,390 31,825 32,625
Run rate yield 6.5% 6.8% 6.5%
Run rate EBITDA
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 2,506 2,185 2,134
Central administration –130 –132 –122
Dividends from joint ventures
and associated companies 422 264 281
Run rate EBITDA 2,798 2,317 2,292
Profit from property
management
Profit after tax 2,179 2,582 4,111
Tax 505 401 730
Changes in value –889 –1,500 –2,840
Profit from property manage
ment 1,795 1,483 2,001
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after
dilution
Profit from property
management 1,795 1,483 2,001
Dividends attributable to
preference and Class D shares –214 –187 –249
Adjusted profit from
property management
1,581 1,296 1,752
Profit from property manage
ment per Class A and B share

after dilution, SEK 4.98 4.08 5.51

Calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below, cont'd.

Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Cash flow per Class A and B share
Profit before tax 2,524 2,874 4,627
Items not affecting cash flow –718 –1,431 –2,758
Tax paid –28 –72 –74
Dividends attributable to
preference and Class D shares –214 –187 –249
Cash flow
Cash flow per Class A and B
1,564 1,184 1,546
share after dilution, SEK 4.92 3.72 4.86
Net debt
Interest-bearing liabilities 21,092 17,288 17,519
Interest-bearing assets –537 –9 –511
Cash and cash equivalents and
listed shares –2,157 –1,928 –1,776
Net debt 18,398 15,351 15,232
Net debt according to EMTN programme
Interest-bearing liabilities 21,092 15,288 17,519
Cash and cash equivalents and
listed shares –2,157 –1,928 –1,776
Net debt according to EMTN
programme 18,935 15,360 15,743
Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets
Net debt according to EMTN
programme 18,935 15,360 15,743
Total assets 46,760 38,649 40,154
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets 40% 40% 39%
Net debt/EBITDA
Net debt 18,398 15,351 15,232
EBITDA rolling 12 months 2,614 2,216 2,292
Net debt/EBITDA 4.1x 6.9x 6.6x
Net debt/run rate EBITDA
Net debt 18,398 15,351 15,232
EBITDA, run rate 2,804 2,317 2,292
Net debt/run rate EBITDA 6.6x 6.6x 6.6x
Net debt/Total assets
Net debt 18,398 15,351 15,232
Total assets 46,778 38,649 40,154
Net debt/Total assets 39% 40% 38%
Preference equity
Equity per preference
share, SEK
33.00 31.50 32.00
Number of preference shares
outstanding 16,784,028 16,784,028 16,784,028
Preference equity 554 529 537
Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2020
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Sep
2019
Jan-Dec
Earnings per Class A and B share1)
Profit after tax 2,179 2,582 4,111
Dividends attributable to
preference and Class D shares
–214 –187 –249
Adjusted profit after tax 1,965 2,395 3,862
Earnings per Class A and
B share after dilution, SEK
6.19 7.53 12.13
Interest coverage ratio
Profit from property
management
Reversal of profit from property
1,795 1,483 2,001
management joint ventures and
associated companies –418 –314 –441
Dividend from joint ventures
and associated companies
Financial expenses
405
354
264
368
281
470
Corrected profit from
property management
before financial expenses 2,136 1,801 2,311
Interest coverage ratio 6.0x 4.9x 4.9x
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme
Profit from property
management 1,795 1,483 2,001
Net financial items 324 368 470
Profit from property
management before net
financial items
2,119 1,851 2,471
Interest coverage ratio 6.5x 5.0x 5.3x
Equity/assets ratio
Equity 21,541 17,892 19,257
Total assets 46,778 38,649 40,154
Equity/assets ratio 46% 46% 48%
Net asset value
Equity 21,541 17,892 19,257
Equity attributable to
preference and Class D shares
Reversal of derivatives
–4,957
124
–4,302
159
–4,310
119
Reversal of deferred tax, tem
porary differences
2,484 2,082 2,333
Reversals due to joint ventures 853 714 741
Net asset value 20,045 16,545 18,140
Net asset value per Class A and B
share after dilution, SEK 63.06 51.80 56.77
Secured liabilities/total assets
Secured liabilities 5,783 5,697 5,449
Total assets 46,778 38,649 40,154
Secured liabilities/Total assets 12% 15% 14%
Surplus ratio
Net operating income 2,322 2,084 2,133
Rental revenue 2,815 2,509 2,581
Surplus ratio 82% 83% 83%

1) IFRS performance measure.

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industry segment. Sagax's property holdings at 30 September 2020 amounted to 3,565,000 square metres, distributed between 698 properties. AB Sagax (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. More information is available at www.sagax.se.

AB Sagax (publ), Engelbrektsplan 1, SE-114 34 Stockholm, Sweden Corp. Reg. No. 556520–0028 Tel: +46 8 545 83 540, fax: +46 8 545 83 549 www.sagax.se

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