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Platzer Fastigheter Holding

Interim / Quarterly Report Jul 9, 2019

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Interim Report

1 January — 30 June 2019

  • • Rental income increased to SEK 553 million (513)
  • • Income from property management improved by 18% to SEK 297 million (251)
  • • Profit for the period amounted to SEK 560 million (649)
  • • Property portfolio increased in value to SEK 19,542 million (18,388)
  • • Income from property management per share amounted to SEK 2.48 (2.10)
  • • Earnings per share totalled SEK 4.61 (5.40)
  • • Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV) per share was SEK 75.73 (69.54)
  • • Platzer developing a school in Södra Änggården for the International English School
  • • Platzer and Bygg-Göta developing offices at Skeppsbron for Forsman & Bodenfors
  • • Almedals Fabriker selected as pilot project for faster construction process
  • • In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting in April 2018, Platzer is selling 50% of the property Gårda Vesta and leasing premises to Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän

2 PLATZER INTERIM REPORT JAN-JUN 2019 Almedals Fabriker, with a potential planning permission for around 20,000 sq.m., is now chosen as one of five pilot projects in which developers are more involved in the process of creating a detailed development plan. (the cover is also from Almedals Fabriker)

Platzer - the best locations in Gothenburg

Platzer is one of the largest and leading commercial property companies in Gothenburg, primarily in office property. We are proud to be participating in the creation, preservation and regeneration of the best locations in Gothenburg. Best in Gothenburg, best for Gothenburg. Quite simply the best Platzer in Gothenburg. We own and develop 70 properties with a total area of approximately 830,000 sq. m., worth SEK 20 billion.

Vision

We aim to make Gothenburg the best city in Europe to work in.

Business concept

Platzer creates value through ownership and development of commercial property in Gothenburg.

Strategies

District development

By taking a leading position in selected areas of the market, we are taking responsibility for developing districts that are built for people, achieve sustainable development and are home to the best workplaces in Europe.

Growth

We create profitable growth through:

  • value added management of our own properties
  • active property, project and urban development
  • strategic property transactions

Employees/organisation

We aim to create the best workplace in this industry by attracting, developing and retaining employees from different backgrounds and with different skills, all of whom work together to put our core values into practice.

Finance

Platzer's financing is to be based on the value of our properties, with growth primarily being achieved without funding from shareholders and with the company's loan-to-value ratio reflecting a reasonable level of risk in all market conditions.

Customers

Platzer's customer relationships are managed by Platzer's own staff, who maintain a sensitive and knowledgeable dialogue that helps us continuously develop and boost demand for our products and services.

Sustainability

Sustainability is to be achieved by creating a balance between a healthy financial position, satisfied employees, minimal environmental impact and a positive contribution to society. At Platzer, sustainability forms an integral part of operating activities and incorporates economic, ecological and social sustainability. The Company takes a systematic approach to day-to-day environmental performance and Platzer is ISO 14001 certified.

Financial targets

  • Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV) to increase by > 10% per year
  • Equity/assets ratio > 30%
  • Loan-to-value ratio must not exceed 60%
  • Interest coverage ratio > 2.0
  • Property and project investments to achieve a return on investment of > 20%

For outcome, see Key Performance Indicators on pages 16-17 and Key Performance Indicators per share on page 29.

Value creation

Platzer creates value through letting and management, property projects and urban development, as well as acquisitions and disposals of properties. Platzer prioritises good relationships with tenants and offers a service that focuses on close relationships and commitment.

A word from the CEO

Successful lettings in strategic locations

Platzer's property assets grew by nearly SEK 1.2 billion in the first six months of the year as a result of investments and increases in value. Demand for our projects remains strong in the stable property and rental market in Gothenburg.

In the second quarter, we concluded large leases for Gårda Vesta, Gullbergsvass, Skeppsbron and Södra Änggården. The leases will generate increases in value both in the short and long term and will boost future cash flow. Our rental income from leases that have been signed but are not included in earning capacity is at a record high and stood at nearly SEK 170 million.

New record quarter for operating surplus and income from property management

The operating surplus increased by 9% in the first half and income from property management rose to SEK 297 million, which corresponded to an increase of 18% on the same period in the previous year. This means that in the second quarter of 2019, we achieved new heights for a single quarter both in terms of operating surplus and income from property management.

Positive net lettings despite increase in properties being vacated

We set a goal for 2019 of achieving positive net lettings in every quarter and we met this target in both the first and second quarter, despite one of our largest tenants in the property Gullbergsvass 1:1, CBD, deciding to give notice to end the lease and vacate the property at the end of June 2020. This will of course have a major negative impact in the short term, but at the same time it offers great potential for property development and significantly better rent levels in the future. The termination was more than made up for by a healthy rate of letting in our projects. And this does not even take into account a lease for 9,000 sq. m. with the International English School in Södra Änggården since not all terms and conditions of this deal have yet been achieved.

Net asset value increased by 9%

One of our long-term financial targets is to increase our EPRA NAV per share by 10% per year. We are already well on the way to exceeding this target this year. Since the turn of the year, the EPRA NAV has increased by 9% and the rolling 12-month figure is 20%.

Detailed development plan for Södra Änggården out for consultation

Our single largest urban development project, Södra Änggården, where we are looking to develop a new district comprising some 200,000 sq. m. of gross floor area of predominantly housing, entered an exciting phase in the second quarter. The Building Committee took a decision to send the future detailed development plan out for consultation, which is the stage preceding approval in the City of Gothenburg detailed development plan process. After that, the only thing that remains is for the plan to become legally binding.

Sustainability on the journey to and from work

We have been at the forefront of ecological sustainability with regard to districts and properties for a number of years. We have achieved substantial reductions in our energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Over 90% of our properties have been awarded environmental certification, 46 % of our financing is green and 45% of our rental income have green clauses in their lease agreement. Now we are taking additional steps towards a sustainable society and are increasingly actively working on mobility solutions, among other things. As a landlord, it is in our interests to ensure that our tenants have access to efficient and sustainable

transport options for the journey to and from work.

During the Almedalen political event in Visby, we arranged a well received seminar on mobility which included a presentation by a representative from the city of Rotterdam on the work they have done there. For instance, in Rotterdam they have been working on creating mobility hubs that connect different modes of transport. Since we are currently in the process of building a public bike parking facility at our mobility hub Gamlestads torg we were interested to hear what they have been doing in Rotterdam.

Mobility issues are also becoming increasingly important to our customers. We are seeing a steady rise in the number of people looking to be able to travel to and from work in a smart and sustainable way. At the same time, we ourselves want to set a good example - for instance by phasing out all our company cars as of 2020.

On the way "to making Gothenburg the best city in Europe to work in".

Our vision is for Gothenburg to develop into something more and something bigger than it is today, that our city will be the role-model for a good life and good work opportunities. By actively working on sustainable urban development and customer-oriented office and logistics solutions both in our existing portfolio and in new areas being developed, we are taking steps to achieve this vision. We can't do everything at once, but need to work on constant improvements in our dayto-day activities in order to move forward step by step.

An important parameter of this work is to ensure that we ourselves have a sound and profitable business that is able to grow even without the assistance of a favourable economic climate. As the company's CEO, this is one of my main responsibilities in order to ensure that we are a dependable ambassador for a successful Gothenburg. It is therefore nice to see that most things are currently moving in the right direction within Platzer and that we are able to develop and expand the business "organically", although I'm not complaining about the low interest rates or stable yield and rent levels.

P-G Persson CEO

Gamlestaden and Almedals Fabriker:

Two exciting and challenging urban development projects

Meatpacking District, Kødbyen, East End and Poblenou. The examples of older industrial districts that have been transformed are numerous. Some have even become destinations. In Gothenburg, the transformation of Gamlestaden is currently underway. Next in turn is Almedals Fabriker. Platzer is leading the development of both these areas.

For a long time, New York's Meatpacking District was a place characterised by high levels of crime, extensive drug dealing and widespread prostitution. Before that, it was at the heart of New York's meat industry and home to abattoirs, warehouses and workers. Since the early 2000s, the Meatpacking District has undergone significant change. Today, restaurants and bars compete for space with galleries and creative industries. At the same time, several of the abattoirs remain in business.

Industrial heritage

New York is not the only city with this kind of district. In Barcelona, the old industrial quarters in Poblenou have been revitalised. London's East End has been undergoing extensive transformation for several years. And closer to home, Copenhagen has succeeded in turning its old abattoir district, Kødbyen, into a food destination.

Gothenburg has areas which offer similar potential for positive development. In two of these, Platzer is taking a leading role. These are the areas Gamlestaden and Almedals Fabriker – both reminders of the city's vibrant textile industry in the early 20th century.

Tenants create unique atmosphere

What marks out these and similar areas is that they have often evolved spontaneously and in an unplanned way when the former principal industrial activities closed down or moved. Run-down buildings at the edges of the current centre have attracted many entrepreneurs and creative artists who were drawn to these areas by the charming environment and low rents. This, in turn, has created an interesting mix of businesses that partially support each other.

The challenge involved in the transformation of both

Gamlestaden and Almedals Fabriker lies in being able to retain the features that make the areas attractive and unique, while simultaneously adding new qualities. This could involve adding more restaurants, service and residential units. With the right kind of planning, the residential units will bring life into the areas in the evenings and at weekends, making them both more attractive and safe.

It is also important to ensure that the businesses currently operating in the area which have become successful are able to continue to develop. These areas must be able to grow alongside the stakeholders already present, and vice versa.

Dialogue and cooperation

In this process it is essential to maintain a good and close dialogue with the existing tenants. They are the ones making each district unique. But the process also involves cooperation with other stakeholders in order to create new things together. Gamlestaden offers exciting opportunities for connecting Platzer's properties at Gamlestadens fabriker, Gamlestads torg and Bagaregården with Slakthusområdet (Slaughterhouse District), which is owned by other property owners.

Work on developing Gamlestaden is at a slightly more advanced stage than that of Almedals Fabriker and the area is also significantly larger. This means that we will have a lot of experience to draw on when we start the planning work in autumn 2019. As the property owner, we have a lot of scope for influencing planning because the City of Gothenburg has chosen Almedals Fabriker as one of five pilot projects in which developers are more involved in the process of creating a detailed development plan. This gives us an opportunity to contribute to a larger extent to the preparatory work involved in the detailed development plan process.

Year of Existing lettabel New area, floor
con area, area (gross),
struction sq. m. sq. m. Cooperations
Almedals Fabriker 1870 8,500 20,000 Wallenstam, Svenska Hus
Gamlestadens Fabriker 1729 62,000 100-120,000 JM

Almedals Fabriker

PLATZER INTERIM REPORT JAN-JUN 2019 7

Gamlestads torg

Comments Jan-Jun 2019

Comparative values for income statement items refer to the corresponding period in the previous financial year and for balance sheet items as at 31 December 2018.

Results

Income from property management in the first half of the year amounted to SEK 297 million (251), corresponding to an increase of 18%. Income from property management per share amounted to SEK 2.48 (2.10). Changes in the value of properties in the period amounted to SEK 747 million (504), while changes in the value of financial instruments totalled SEK -209 million (-4) and SEK -93 million (-) for unrealised changes in value of financial agreements. Profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 560 million (649), corresponding to a decrease of 14%, which was due to the decrease in the unrealised value of financial instruments.

Rental income

Rental income for the period increased to SEK 553 million (513), up by 8%. The increase was primarily due to completed property transactions and completion of projects. As at 30 June 2019, annualised rental income from existing leases was estimated at SEK 1,148 million (1,071). The economic occupancy rate for the period was 94% (95).

Property costs

Property costs for the first half of the year amounted to SEK -139 million (-134). Property costs were on a par with costs in the previous year despite the property portfolio being bigger. This was primarily due to lower costs for corrective maintenance. Property operating expenses and maintenance costs are subject to seasonal variations. Costs in the first and fourth quarter are normally higher than in the second and third quarters, primarily due to utility costs and snow clearance costs.

Operating surplus

The operating surplus for the period amounted to SEK 414 million (379), corresponding to an increase of 9%. The surplus ratio was 75% (74). The investment yield for the properties was 4.4% (4.8).

Central administration

Central administration expenses for the period amounted to SEK -28 million (-27). Central administration expenses were on a par with the same period in the previous year. At the end of the period, the number of employees was 81, up from 74 as at 30 June 2018.

Share of profit of associates

Platzer owns 20% of SFF Holding AB and, since 31 December 2017, 50% of Kommanditbolaget Biet. Share of profit of associates for the period amounted to SEK 1 million (1).

Net financial income/expense

Net financial expense for the period amounted to SEK -90 million (-102). Borrowings increased by SEK 1.7 billion compared with the same period in the previous year. The loans were used to finance ongoing projects and net acquisitions. The fact that interest expenses were not higher was due to the restructuring of interest rate derivatives carried out in December 2018. This resulted in the realisation of a deficit

of SEK 239 million and the average interest rate decreased by 0.6 percentage points at the time of the transaction. At the end of the period, the average interest rate, including the effects of derivative instruments, was 1.86% (2.43).

Tax

Tax expense for the period amounted to SEK -182 million (-102). Property disposals which give rise to realised capital gains/losses are normally conducted as company divestments. In June 2018, the Swedish Parliament passed a decision on "New taxation regulations for the corporate sector", which include a limit on interest expense deductions in accordance with EU directives. The amended legislation came into force on 1 January 2019 and means that deductions for interest expenses will be limited to 30% of taxable EBITDA, while corporation tax will be reduced in two stages, to 21.4% with effect from 2019 and to 20.6% from 2021. The change is expected to have a limited effect on the tax paid by Platzer based on its current financial performance. Some tax lock-in effects may occur in some subsidiaries. The decision means that deferred tax that is expected to be due in 2021 or later will now be calculated using the tax rate 20.6%.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities for the period amounted to SEK 174 million (145). Income tax paid amounted to SEK 69 million, of which SEK 40 million comprised monetary settlement of previous years' taxes. Investments in existing properties amounted to SEK 407 million (277). No property acquisitions or sales were carried out in the six months to end-June 2019. Cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 99 million (-19). Cash and cash equivalents totalled SEK 256 million (122) as at the balance sheet date. In addition to cash and cash equivalents, as at 30 June 2019 the company had unutilised credit facilities and overdraft facilities of SEK 1,618 million, SEK 1,518 million of which comprised construction loans.

Investment properties and changes in the value of properties

The properties were recognised at a fair value of SEK 19,542 million (16,118), which was based on an internal valuation as at the balance sheet date. The properties are valued internally at the end of each quarter, using a ten-year cash flow model for all properties. At each year-end, Platzer also carries out an external valuation of a few sample properties that form a cross section of the property portfolio. The external valuation normally comprises around 30% of the property portfolio. The purpose of the external valuation is to provide quality assurance of the internal valuation. The investment properties are valued within level 3 in the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy.

The internal property valuation for the period showed a change in the value of investment properties of SEK 747 million (504). Increased market rents and new and renegotiated leases accounted for 50% of the change in value. Approximately 40% was attributable to property and project development and the remaining 10% was due to lower required yields in the market. Because each property is valued individually, the portfolio premium that can occur in the

market has not been taken into account. The average yield requirement in the valuation at the balance sheet date was 5.1%, compared with 5.2% as at 31 December 2018, which was due to unchanged market yields.

Platzer has previously concluded agreements for the sale of ten future properties in Södra Änggården. In total, this involves 14 project properties in the Högsbo area. The disposals are conditional on the detailed development plan becoming legally binding. Currently, this is expected to take place in late 2019 or early 2020. The transaction will be implemented in three stages, with the first completion expected in 2020. The received down payment of a total of SEK 103 million is recognised as a liability until the terms and conditions of sale have been fulfilled. Total income from the disposals in this project are estimated at around SEK 1.8 billion, SEK 1.7 billion of which is attributable to agreements signed so far. The properties are being sold as ready for construction, which means that Platzer is responsible for costs arising from e.g. demolition, decontamination and development of roads and parks. The disposals have not yet been recognised through profit or loss, and instead valuation of building rights is expected to take place when the detailed development plan has become legally binding (in accordance with Platzer's valuation principles). At that point the disposals will be recognised through profit or loss, primarily as changes in the value of properties, and they are expected to boost equity by SEK 6-7 per share.

No property acquisitions or sales were carried out in the first six months of this year. In April we passed a resolution to transfer 50% of Gårda 2:12 to Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän when the Gårda Vesta project is finished, which is expected to be in 2021. Investments in existing properties in the period amounted to SEK 407 million (291), with the largest single investment involving the new build project Gårda Vesta (Gårda 2:12).

Equity

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 7,645 million (7,288) as at 30 June 2019, after dividend of SEK 1.70 per share. The equity/assets ratio as at the reporting date was 38% (38). Equity per share as at the reporting date stood at SEK 63.26 (60.34), while the long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV) was SEK 75.73 kr (69.54).

Debt financing and changes in the value of derivatives

As at the reporting date, interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 10,159 million (9,817), which corresponded to a loanto-value ratio of 52% (53). Current interest-bearing liabilities refer to loans that will be renegotiated within the next twelve months. Debt financing primarily comprises bank loans secured by mortgages on property.

In addition, Platzer is borrowing SEK 1,529 million through six green bond issues via Svensk Fastighetsfinansiering (SFF). A total of 46% of our outstanding debt comprises green bonds and loans.

Platzer also has a commercial paper programme with a framework amount of SEK 2 billion. As at the balance sheet date, outstanding commercial paper amounted to SEK 450

million. The average fixed interest term, including the effect of derivatives contracts, was 3.7 years (4.1) as at 30 June 2019, excluding agreements with forward start dates of 4.0 years (3.7). The average loan term was 2.5 years (2.2). In order to achieve the desired fixed interest rate structure the company uses interest rate derivatives in the form of interest rate swaps, which are recognised at fair value in the balance sheet, while gains/losses are recognised through profit or loss without applying hedge accounting. Platzer has concluded derivative contracts totalling SEK 5,370 million (5,120), of which SEK 350 million are swaps with forward start dates.

The derivatives portfolio was restructured in December 2018, resulting in the realisation of a deficit of SEK 239 million. This was implemented in order to lower the average interest rate in the debt portfolio and to achieve a more even distribution of the maturity dates of derivatives contracts. The market value as at 30 June 2019 was SEK 235 million in the red (26), which corresponded to a change in value of SEK -209 million for the period . Only realised changes in value affect cash flow. During the remaining term of the derivatives, the undervalue will be resolved and will reduce financial expense in the income statement by an equivalent amount.

The financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value in the Group comprise the derivative instruments described above. These are included in Level 2 in the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of non-current, interest-bearing liabilities is equivalent to their carrying amount because the discounting effect is not significant when the interest rate on the loans is variable and in line with market rates.

Personnel and organisation

At the end of the reporting period, the number of employees stood at 81 (79 refers to 31 December 2018). Platzer's property portfolio is organised into two market segments with responsibility for daily operation and management, as well as development of properties. The market segments are supported by two operational specialist units: Project development and Lettings. Platzer's Group and staff functions comprise the CEO, finance and accounting, HR, communication/marketing and sustainability/procurement.

Parent Company

The Parent Company does not own any properties of its own, but instead manages certain groupwide functions relating to management, strategy and financing. Parent Company revenue consists entirely of invoicing for services to Group companies.

Significant risks and uncertainty factors

The property business, as all businesses, is always exposed to risks. Good internal controls and audits performed by external auditors, well-functioning administrative systems and policies, as well as proven procedures for property valuations are among the methods used by Platzer to manage and reduce risks. The main risks and uncertainties that affect Platzer have not changed over the year, and they are described in detail in the Annual Report for 2018 on pages 60-64 and 78-79.

Related party transactions

The company's ongoing related party transactions are described in the Annual Report for 2018, page 91. Aside from these agreements and those shown below under the heading "Significant events after the end of the reporting period", there were no significant transactions with related parties.

The Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2018 passed a resolution to transfer, on special terms and conditions, 50% of Gårda 2:12 to Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän when the Gårda Vesta project is finished, which is expected to be in 2021. The agreement on the transfer and a lease for premises was concluded on 11 April 2019, in accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting.

Accounting principles

Platzer prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted by the EU. The same accounting policies and measurement principles have been applied as in the most recent Annual Report. The Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The Parent Company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR2. As of 1 January 2019, the Parent Company also applies IFRS 16 Leases. The transition has not had an impact on the Parent Company's financial performance and position. As of 1 January 2019, the Group applies the following new standards: IFRS 16 Leases, which replaces IAS 17 Leases and related interpretations IFRIC 4, SIC-15 and SIC-17. The standard will have an impact on lessees, who will no longer be able to make a distinction between operating and financial leases. This means that operating leases too must be recognised in the balance sheet, with the exception of leases with a term of less than 12 months or where the underlying asset is of low value. Accounting requirements for lessors will be substantially unchanged. IFRS 16 will impact the way the Group accounts for leases where the company is the lessee. Platzer has chosen to apply the simplified approach to transition, which means that IFRS 16 is not applied retrospectively and comparative information is not restated. Those of the Group's leases that will see the biggest impact are ground leases. These ground leases are recognised in the balance sheet as "Right of use assets, leasehold". The corresponding lease payments are recognised as lease liabilities. The ground lease costs are recognised as a financial expense. Income from property management is therefore not affected. When calculating the interest coverage ratio, the ground lease costs are added back as operating costs in line with accounting under the previous standard.

Other new or amended standards from IFRS are not judged to have a significant effect on the Group's financial statements.

Rounding

Individual amounts and total amounts are rounded to the nearest whole number in SEK million. Rounding differences may result in notes and tables not adding up.

Significant events after the end of the reporting period

No significant events after the end of the reporting period.

Interim report 1 January - 30 June 2019

This Interim Report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

The Board of Directors and the CEO hereby confirm that the Interim Report, to the best of their knowledge, offers a fair presentation of the activities, position and financial performance of the Parent Company and of the Group, and describes the material risks and uncertainties that the Parent Company and the companies that form part of the Group face.

Gothenburg, 9 July 2019

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ)

Fabian Hielte Caroline Krensler Chairman of the Board Board member

Anders Jarl Charlotte Hybinette Board member Board member

Board member Board member

Ricard Robbstål Eric Grimlund

P-G Persson CEO

PLATZER INTERIM REPORT JAN-JUN 2019 11

Gamlestads torg

Bike Festival at Gamlestads torg A mini festival arranged in May in our districts Gamlestaden, Lindholmen, Arendal, Krokslätt och Gårda.

Income statement CONDENSED Consolidated

SEK million 2019
Apr-Jun
2018
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Dec
2018/2019
Jul-Jun
Rental income 276 254 553 513 1,044 1,084
Property costs -66 -62 -139 -134 -263 -268
Operating surplus 210 192 414 379 781 816
Central administration -14 -13 -28 -27 -50 -51
Share of profit of associates 1 1 1 1 5 5
Net financial income/expense 1) -48 -52 -90 -102 -205 -193
Income from property management (including
associates) 149 128 297 251 531 577
Change in value, investment properties 328 155 747 504 1,311 1,554
Change in value, financial instruments -111 -10 -209 - 4 12 -193
Changes in value, financing agreements -2 - -93 - - 19 -112
Profit before tax 364 273 742 751 1,835 1,826
Tax on profit for the period -77 3 -182 -102 -324 -404
Profit for the period 2) 287 276 560 649 1,511 1,422
Profit for the period attributable to:
Parent company's shareholders 285 275 553 647 1,503 1,409
Non-controlling interests 3) 3 1 8 2 8 14
Earnings per share 4) 2.37 2.30 4.61 5.40 12.55 11.76

1) Net financial income/expense includes ground lease costs totalling SEK 0.3 million (-) for the period.

2) The Group had no other comprehensive income and therefore the consolidated profit for the period is the same as comprehensive income for the period.

3) Refers to minority interest in jointly owned companies where Platzer holds the controlling interest. 4) There is no dilution effect, as there are no potential shares.

Totals and individual amounts are rounded to the nearest whole number in SEK million. Rounding differences may result in tables not adding up.

Balance sheet Consolidated

CONDENSED

SEK million 30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
Assets
Investment properties 19,542 16,118 18,388
Right of use assets, leasehold 30 - -
Other non-current assets 14 10 14
Non-current financial assets 148 121 144
Current assets 101 160 115
Cash and cash equivalents 256 122 355
Total assets 20,091 16,531 19,016
Equity and liabilities
Equity 7,645 6,432 7,288
Deferred tax liability 1,272 885 1,122
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 9,121 4,217 5,762
Lease liability 29 - -
Other non-current liabilities 654 367 355
Current interest-bearing liabilities 1,038 4,257 4,055
Other current liabilities 332 373 434
Total equity and liabilities 20,091 16,531 19,016

Statement of changes in equity Consolidated

CONDENSED

2019 2018 2018
SEK million Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Equity attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders
At the beginning of the period 7,230 5,907 5,907
Reversal, share incentive plan - 1 1
Adjustment of issue costs* - - -2
Comprehensive income for the period 553 647 1,504
Dividend -204 -180 -180
At the end of the period 7,579 6,375 7,230
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
At the beginning of the period 58 55 55
Withdrawals - - -4
Comprehensive income for the period 8 2 7
At the end of the period 66 57 58
Total equity 7,645 6,432 7,288

*) Refers to issue costs from 2016.

Change in the value of properties

2019 2018 2018
SEK million Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Value of properties, opening balance 18,388 15,559 15,559
Investments in existing properties 407 291 723
Property acquisitions - - 1,031
Property sales - -236 -236
Changes in value 747 504 1,311
Value of properties, closing balance 19,542 16,118 18,388

Cash Flow Statement CONDENSED Consolidated

SEK million 2019
Apr-Jun
2018
Apr-Jun
2019
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Dec
2018/2019
Jul-Jun
Operating activities
Operating surplus 210 192 414 379 781 816
Central administration -15 -12 -28 -25 -48 -51
Net financial income/expense -47 -51 -90 -101 -205 -194
Income tax 16 -10 -69 -37 -55 -87
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 164 119 227 216 473 484
Change in current receivables -4 20 46 -21 -6 61
Change in current liabilities -137 -66 -99 -50 76 27
Cash flow from operating activities 23 73 174 145 543 572
Investing activities
Investments in existing investment properties -168 -170 -407 -277 -708 -838
Acquisitions of investment properties - - - - -1,031 -1,031
Disposals of investment properties - 208 - 214 214 -
Acquisition/disposal of shares in companies - - - - 224 224
Other investments - - - -1 -7 -6
Cash flow from investing activities -168 38 -407 -64 -1,308 -1,651
Financing activities
Changes in non-current receivables 22 -4 22 -3 -21 4
Change in interest-bearing liabilities 203 -23 342 83 1,426 1,685
Changes in non-current liabilities -26 - -26 - -246 -272
Dividend -204 -180 -204 -180 -180 -204
Cash flow from financing activities -5 -207 134 -100 979 1,213
Cash flow for the period -150 -96 -99 -19 214 134
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the period 406 218 355 141 141 122
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
period
256 122 256 122 355 256

The Group has an unutilised overdraft facility of SEK 100 million (100) and unutilised construction loans of SEK 1,518 million (1,705).

Income statement CONDENSED Parent Company

2019 2018 2018
SEK million Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Net sales 8 9 16
Operating expenses -7 - 10 -15
Net financial income/expense -21 - 51 -100
Change in value, financial instruments -209 - 4 12
Profit before tax and appropriations -229 - 56 -88
Appropriations - - 337
Tax 49 12 -55
Profit for the period 1) -180 - 44 194

1) The Parent Company has no other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income is therefore the same as profit for the period.

CONDENSED Balance sheet Parent Company

SEK million 30 Jun 2019 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018
Assets
Participations in Group companies 1,886 1,844 1,877
Other non-current financial assets (primarily financing of Group companies) 2,227 2,422 2,413
Receivables from Group companies 676 1,140 1,086
Other current assets 63 40 40
Cash and cash equivalents 5 5 6
Total assets 4,857 5,451 5,422
Equity and liabilities
Equity 2,281 2,430 2,665
Untaxed reserves 50 50 50
Non-current liabilities 2,068 959 768
Current liabilities 458 2,012 1,939
Total equity and liabilities 4,857 5,451 5,422

Key performance indicators, Group

2019 2018 2018 2018/2019
Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec Jul-Jun
Financial
Debt/equity ratio (multiple) 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Interest coverage ratio (multiple) 4.3 3.5 3.6 4.0
Loan-to-value ratio, % 52 53 53 52
Equity/assets ratio, % 38 39 38 38
Return on equity, % 11.0 12.7 22.9 20.4
Property-related
Investment yield, % 4.4 4.8 4.7 4.6
Surplus ratio, % 75 74 75 75
Economic occupancy rate, % 94 95 95 94
Rental value, SEK/sq. m. 1,449 1,391 1,378 1,413
Lettable area, sq. m. (thousand) 828 784 821 828

For definitions and calculations of Key Performance Indicators, please see pages 30-31.

Segment reporting Jan-Jun

Central
Gothenburg
South/West
Gothenburg
North/East
Gothenburg
Project
properties
Total
SEK million 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Rental income 232 202 37 43 274 256 10 12 553 513
Property costs -51 -45 -8 -10 -76 -74 -4 -5 -139 -134
Operating surplus 181 157 29 33 198 182 6 7 414 379
Investment properties,
fair value 9,850 7,422 974 943 7,395 6,255 1,323 1,498 19,542 16,118
Of which investments/
acquisitions/disposals/
changes in value over
the year 719 268 28 -169 171 159 236 301 1,154 559

In the Group's internal reporting, activities are divided into the segments shown above.

The total operating surplus above is the same as the operating surplus reported in the income statement. The difference between the operating surplus of SEK 414 million (379) and profit before tax of SEK 742 million (751) consists of central administration expenses of SEK -28 million (-27), net financial expense, including share of profit/loss of associates, of SEK -89 million (-101) and changes in the value of property and financial instruments of SEK 538 million (500) and SEK -93 million (0) for unrealised changes in value of financial agreements.

Interest-bearing liabilities

Interest maturity Loan maturity
Year Loan amount,
SEK million
Average
interest,
%
Credit agree
ments, SEK m
Utilised,
SEK m
2019 4,848 1.33 1,288 1,039
2020 500 1.87 3,282 3,282
2021 291 1.33 3,297 3,297
2022 - - 938 938
2023 300 2.22 970 970
2024 300 2.18 - -
2025 520 2.25 - -
2026 850 2.37 - -
2027 920 2.48 - -
2028 1,380 2.63 634 634
2029 250 2.16 - -
Total 10,159 1.86 10,408 10,159

Pledged assets as at 30 June 2019 amounted to SEK 8,188 million (SEK 7,672). Contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2019 amounted to SEK 8 million (8).

Quarterly Summary

2019 2018 2017
SEK million Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3
Rental income 276 277 276 255 254 259 251 247
Property costs -66 -73 -70 -59 -62 -72 -78 -60
Operating surplus 210 204 206 196 192 187 173 187
Central administration -14 -14 -15 -8 -13 -14 -17 -8
Share of profit of associates 1 0 5 1 1 0 22 0
Net financial income/expense -48 -42 -51 -52 -52 -50 -49 -49
Income from property management
(incl. associates) 149 148 144 137 128 123 129 130
Change in value, investment properties 328 419 588 219 155 349 841 113
Change in value, financial instruments -111 -98 -30 46 -10 6 1 10
Unrealised changes in value, financing agreements -2 -91 -19
Profit before tax 364 378 683 402 273 478 971 253
Tax on profit for the period -77 -105 -135 -87 3 -105 -211 -52
Profit for the period 287 273 548 315 276 373 760 201
Investment properties 19,542 19,046 18,388 17,570 16,118 16,015 15,559 14,533
Investment yield, % 4.4 4.4 4.8 4.7 4.8 4.7 4.6 5.2
Surplus ratio, % 76 74 75 77 76 72 69 76
Economic occupancy rate, % 94 94 95 94 95 95 97 94
Return on equity, % 8.3 8.7 12.9 9.8 8.1 10.8 18.8 9.8
Equity per share. SEK 63.26 62.65 60.34 55.81 53.21 52.47 49.36 43.04
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV)
per share, SEK 75.73 73.58 69.54 65.71 62.85 62.22 58.39 50.70
Share price, SEK 86.00 76.50 59.50 62.30 58.50 52.40 52.00 50.75
Earnings after tax per share, SEK 2.37 2.24 10.11 2.63 2.30 3.11 6.31 1.63
Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 0.19 1.26 1.47 1.85 0.61 0.60 0.77 1.19

Rental and property market in Gothenburg

According to Riksbanken, the international economic climate is characterised by a certain amount of apprehension about the ongoing trade conflict between the USA and a number of other countries, structural problems in the European banking sector, problems relating to weak public finances in many European countries and Brexit.

These developments, in turn, are affecting the Swedish manufacturing industry, as evidenced by the Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet) barometer, which slipped to 98.1 from 99.4 in June. The economic sentiment indicator points to normal/strong confidence in the Swedish economy. In June, the Swedish National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet) forecast that Sweden's GDP will grow by 1.8% this year.

Growth in employment is expected to continue, albeit at a slower rate. Unemployment is expected to bottom out at 6.3% in autumn 2019 and then increase slightly next year. Wage development is predicted to be moderate and inflation subdued. Many observers believe that the Swedish central bank Riksbanken will not continue to raise the repo rate in line with its forecast and that no further increases in the repo rate will take place in 2019. However, access to capital, and also the willingness to invest, particularly among foreign investors, are expected to remain good.

In Gothenburg the economy remains stable but is no longer booming. The labour market remains strong. Wages increased by 5.5% in the first quarter and jobs grew by 2.8%, twice as much as the national average. In May, unemployment in Gothenburg was 5.3 per cent. This was the lowest level since the financial crisis. The motor industry saw a strong start to the year but is forecasting a weaker second half. Industries which are expected to continue to show strong growth in the autumn are IT services, business services and wholesalers.

In the longer term, the Gothenburg region is expected to continue to see strong growth – primarily thanks to major public investment in infrastructure and continued urbanisation. In turn, this contributes to a good rental and property market. Gothenburg is currently in the midst of its most expansive period for the last 50 years.

Rental market

The vacancy rate for offices in Gothenburg remains at historically low levels even though it has started to creep up slowly. In the first quarter, the vacancy rate rose from 3.6% till 4.0%. The increase was most noticeable in the central parts of

Gothenburg. The increase was primarily due to the increase in supply due to new production. This could also be seen in the increased lettings volume for office space.

Rent levels in Gothenburg have remained more or less unchanged since the beginning of 2018. The areas that reported a small increase in rents were Central Business District (CBD) and Norra Älvstranden. Areas with large volumes of new production of modern office space are also expected to see a more positive development in rents in the coming year. One such area is East Gothenburg, which includes Gamlestaden, where new production has caused rents to double.

New production in the coming year will probably lead to more relocations and will better meet tenants' need for modern premises that make effective use of space. Together with continued low supply of modern office space in good locations, this means the conditions are good for a positive rental market in 2019.

Demand for logistics facilities remained strong in the first half of 2019. Demand was mostly driven by growing online sales volumes and the fact that consumers require shorter delivery times, which means having more, and more efficient, facilities closer to the end customer. In the USA and the UK, customers are currently offered delivery within a few hours. Everything suggests that Sweden will see the same development.

Torslanda and Arendal offer the best logistics location in Sweden with access to roads, railways and the largest port in the Nordic region. Including the overall cost of logistics, this means that market participants are prepared to pay higher rents here than in other locations. The average rent for a logistics facility in a prime location in Gothenburg is currently almost SEK 700/sq. m. Vacancy rates for logistics facilities in Class A locations in Gothenburg stood at 2% at the end of 2018 and are expected to remain at 2% in 2019. The vacancy rates in Sweden for logistics facilities are generally low, which is due to the fact that fewer logistics facilities are being built as speculative projects than in the rest of Europe.

Property market

In the first five months of this year, property transactions worth SEK 59 billion took place in Sweden, compared with SEK 45 billion in the corresponding period in 2018. The number of transactions has been lower in 2019, however.

The largest transactions in Gothenburg in the second quarter were Platzer's sale of 50% of Gårda Vesta and Balder's acquisition of a mixed portfolio comprising hotels, offices, logistics facilities and housing.

Sources: Riksbanken, BRG, JLL and Newsec

Demand for centrally located office properties with secure cash flows is expected to remain good. Yield requirements are therefore expected to remain at the present low levels for the rest of 2019.

Demand for logistics facilities is also reflected in the transaction market, where yield requirements in recent years have fallen by around one percentage point to between 4.50% and 4.75% for newly built logistics facilities in Torslanda and Arendal. According to Newsec, yield requirements are expected to remain at the same level in 2019.

Office space data by geographical area

Prime Rent, SEK/sq m/year Prime yield, %
Area Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Q1 2019 Q1 2018
Central Business District (CBD) 3,500 3,300 4.00 4.00
City centre excl. CBD 2,600 2,600 4.25 4.75
Norra Älvstranden 2,700 2,600 4.25 4.50
Hisingen, other 2,000 2,000 5.50 5.50
Mölndal 2,000 2,000 5.75 6.00
West Gothenburg 1,200 1,200 6.50 6.75
East Gothenburg 2,500 2,500 5.00 6.00
Vacancy rate Vacancy rate Change in percentage points
Area Q1 2019, % Q1 2018, % 2018-2019
Central Business District (CBD) 3.10 1.50 1.60
City centre excl. CBD 2.30 2.70 -0.40
Norra Älvstranden 1.60 0.90 0.70
Hisingen, other 5.60 4.80 0.80
Mölndal 8.50 9.00 -0.50
West Gothenburg 10.30 10.30 0.00
East Gothenburg 5.70 5.40 0.30
Totalt 4.00 3.60 0.40

Source: JLL

Letting and property management

Platzer owns and develops commercial properties in the Gothenburg area. The properties can be divided into three geographical areas: Central Gothenburg (Centre, Gårda, Almedal and Gullbergsvass), South/West Gothenburg (Högsbo and Mölndal) and North/East Gothenburg (Backaplan, Gamlestaden, Lindholmen, Mölnlycke, Arendal and Torslanda). Platzer aims to be the leading player in all prioritised areas through profitable growth. Currently, the company is the leading player in Arendal, Gullbergsvass, Gårda, Gamlestaden and Högsbo.

Property portfolio

As at 30 June 2019, the property portfolio comprised 70 properties with a fair value of SEK 19,542 million. The property portfolio of 70 properties includes 23 project properties and 1 jointly owned property accounted for as an associate. The total lettable area was 828,848 sq. m., divided as follows: offices 54%, retail 2%, industrial/warehouses 31% and other 13%. The economic occupancy rate in the period was 94% (95).

Rent development

Platzer has 782 lease agreements for non-residential premises generating total rental income of SEK 1,101 million on an annual basis. The biggest tenants include DFDS, DHL, the Swedish National Courts Administration, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the City of Gothenburg, HCL Technologies, the Swedish Migration Agency, Nordea, Plastal, Ramboll, Schenker, SSAB, Sveafjord and Zenuity. In addition to leases for non-residential premises there are parking agreements for indoor and outdoor parking, short-term parking, agreements for advertising signs and masts with a total rental value of SEK 47 million. The 20 largest lease agreements accounted for 32% of rental value, with leases with the largest tenant accounting for 11% of rental value. The largest lease accounted for 3% of the total value.

The average remaining term was 39 months. In addition, Platzer has concluded leases in new and refurbished projects for occupancy in 2019 - 2021.

Net lettings

Net lettings in investment and project properties in the second quarter of 2019 amounted to SEK 18 million (9).

Lettings in investment properties totalled SEK 25 million (14) while notices of termination amounted to SEK -33 million (-12). The majority of notices of termination were attributable to one of the Group's properties in Lilla Bommen, where a large tenant has opted to move out. This is a challenge for us, but also an opportunity to develop not only the property but the entire area. Work on this is already underway.

Lettings in project properties amounted to SEK 26 million (8). The largest leases were signed with Länsförsäkringar, which is moving into our project Gårda Vesta and Forsman & Bodenfors, which is moving to our jointly owned property at Skeppsbron, where a new building will be built on the site. We have issued information on these leases before. The lease agreement with the International English School in Södra Änggården is not included, because some conditions remain to be fulfilled. Notices of termination in project properties amounted to SEK 0 million (-1).

Renegotiated leases

In the second quarter of 2019, we renegotiated leases for a total volume of rent of SEK 28 million (61). The average increase in rent was 10% (1). The largest volume was attributable to a number of larger renegotiated leases for industrial and logistics facilities. The largest increases in rent were for properties in central locations in Gothenburg.

Earning capacity

Number
of
properties
Lettable
area, sq. m.
Fair value,
SEK
million
Rental
value,
SEK
million
Economic
occupancy
rate, %
Rental
income,
SEK
million
Operating
surplus,
SEK million
Surplus
ratio, %
Central Business District (CBD) 7 67,802 3,656 175 98 172 135 78
Other Inner City 17 162,154 6,194 336 95 318 249 78
Central Gothenburg 24 229,956 9,850 511 96 490 384 78
East Gothenburg 5 121,442 2,359 174 87 152 110 72
Norra Älvstranden/Backaplan 6 46,668 1,684 105 99 104 78 75
Hisingen, other 4 345,842 3,352 323 95 308 222 72
North/East Gothenburg 15 513,952 7,395 602 94 564 410 73
West Gothenburg 3 28,975 228 21 95 20 14 70
Mölndal 4 17,556 746 55 100 55 44 80
South/West Gothenburg 7 46,531 974 76 99 75 58 77
Total investment properties 46 790,439 18,219 1,189 95 1,129 852 75
Project properties 23 38,409 1,323 27 70 19 9 -
Total Platzer 69 828,848 19,542 1,216 94 1,148 861 75

The summary comprises the property portfolio as at 30 June 2019 and provides a snapshot of the company's earning capacity, which is not a forecast. Earning capacity does not include properties accounted for as associates.

In 2018, we decided to review our breakdown by district and now report income from our properties across a larger number of districts. The new division into districts is in line with the general geographical breakdown used by the property industry in Gothenburg, with the exception that we are reporting our properties at Backaplan together with Norra Älvstranden. We will continue to recognise our project properties as a separate segment, regardless of their geographical location in Gothenburg. Project properties include all our properties in Södra Änggården, where we are working on a new detailed development plan, which is expected to be legally binding by the end of 2019 or early 2020.

Rental value refers to rental income plus the estimated market rent for vacant premises in their existing 'as is' condition. The results-related columns include current leases, including for future occupancy over the next six months, if occupancy relates to existing properties. Leases for later occupancy or for propert ies currently under construction are not included.

Rental income refers to contracted rental income including agreed supplements, such as payments for heating and property taxes, and excluding limited period discounts of approximately SEK 22 million. The information in the table relating to rental value, income and operating surplus for project properties refers to the current situation, before project start. In addition to the table, the company has concluded leases for ongoing and future new build projects worth SEK 138 million in rental income, for occupancy throughout 2021 and 2022, as well as leases f or investment properties worth SEK 31 million in rental income for occupancy in 2020. The lease agreement with the International English School in Södra Änggården is not included in above mentioned rental incomes. Since not all terms and conditions of this lease agreement have been achieved.

The operating surplus shows the properties' earning potential on an annual basis, defined as contracted rental income as at 1 July 2019. Deductions are made for estimated property costs including property administration for a normal year over a rolling 12-month period. Earning capacity provides a snapshot of the present situation and is not an assessment of changes in vacancy rates or leases.

Property transactions

Acquisitions

No acquisitions took place in the period.

Disposals

In April, we concluded an agreement on the sale of 50% of Gårda Vesta to Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän when the project is finished, which is expected to be in 2021. At the same time, Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän signed a lease for 5,360 sq. m. of office space in the property. Consequently, Gårda Vesta is now 80% pre-let.

Development projects

Platzer develops both individual properties and entire districts of mixed-use development. Our current major development projects comprise a total of 55,000 sq. m. of lettable area, while potential development projects have a gross floor area (GFA) of around 700,000 sq. m. The total project volume is estimated at SEK 17 billion, of which SEK 10 billion comprises commercial property and SEK 7 billion housing.

Property development

Development of Gullbergsvass 5:10, where our head office is located, is continuing. The project comprises redevelopment of the entire building and upward extension of 1,600 sq. m. of new office space. The refurbishment will create efficient office space which together with the extension will provide plenty of space for services at ground floor level, thereby adding to the attractiveness of the area. The second quarter was successful and after the latest lease agreement the occupancy rate is 88%.

Project development Gårda

Construction at Gårda Vesta (Gårda 2:12) is continuing apace and the building, which will be Gothenburg's tallest office block, is starting to become visible to everyone in the area and those travelling on the E6/E20 motorway. The building will have a total floor area of 27,000 sq. m., 16,000 sq. m. of which has already been let to the Swedish Tax Agency. In April, we signed a lease with Länsförsäkringar for 5,360 sq. m. for occupancy in the second quarter of 2021. Consequently, Gårda Vesta is now 80% pre-let.

Groundworks at Kineum, our other high rise project in Gårda, are proceeding according to plan and piling work has been completed. Kineum will house hotel operations, offices and other business activities. In 2018, we signed a lease with ESS Group, which will develop a new hotel comprising around 230 rooms and a total of 15,000 sq. m. in the property. The hotel is in line with our ambition to contribute to the development of the area and to make southern Gårda a more vibrant district at all hours of the day and night. During construction we will share ownership 50-50 with NCC.

Gullbergsvass

The area between Gothenburg central railway station and the river is undergoing rapid change. A lower design for the Hisingsbro bridge and an underpass for the E45 will create space for development. The inner city is expanding towards the river and an attractive area close to the water, within walking distance of the central railway station and featuring mixed-use development such as housing, offices and services, is taking shape. We have an option to buy two planning permissions, comprising a total GFA of 43,000 sq. m. for the site where the Götaälvbron bridge is located. Construction could potentially start in 2023/24.

Property development

Property development involves development of existing investment properties. Development is undertaken either to adapt the property for a specific tenant or to change the use of the building in order to attract new tenants.

An example of such a project is Gullbergsvass 5:10, which has been transformed from a building with traditional office space to a flexible workplace for tenants with different requirements.

Project development

Project development is characterised by new production. It refers to the entire process from idea to completed building. This type of development project normally takes between two and five years.

One example of project development is Gårda Vesta, which will become one of the largest buildings in Gothenburg. The building will have a total floor area of 27,000 sq. m.

Urban development

Urban development means that we assume greater responsibility and contribute to the development of an entire district.

Sometimes we do this on our own, but just as often we work in collaboration with other property owners or stakeholders in the area. In the long term this helps to raise the value of our properties. Urban development projects require a long-term perspective and normally take five to ten years.

If a project has the potential for housing to create attractive urban environments, we develop building rights that are sold to cooperation partners. Aside from creating more vibrant areas, this contributes towards financing future projects. An example of urban development is Södra Änggården, which is being developed from an area of office and industrial space to a modern, mixed-use urban district.

Centre of Gothenburg

At Skeppsbron we are joint owners with Bygg-Göta of the property Merkurhuset (Inom Vallgraven 49:1) and the associated planning permission. This offers an opportunity for construction of 7,000 sq. m. of office space. In June, we concluded a lease with the advertising agency Forsman & Bodenfors for 3,350 sq. m., which means we will now begin construction.

Urban development

Södra Änggården

We are developing northern Högsbo as Södra Änggården – a vibrant urban district with housing, schools and commercial premises. A total of 2,000 new homes are planned, 600 of which form part of BoStad 2021, which among other things involves a fast-track planning process.

The detailed development plan was out for consultation in 2018. On the basis of the feedback received, the City Planning Office decided to divide up the detailed development plan in order to keep the process on schedule. The plan is now out for consultation again and is expected to be approved in 2019. Demolition and site preparation works are continuing as planned. At the end of June, we concluded a lease with the International English School (IES) in Södra Änggården. The lease is for 20 years and comprises approx. 9,000 sq. m. The lease is conditional on us finding a long-term owner for the property and on the detailed development plan becoming legally binding. Preliminary occupancy is scheduled for August 2022.

Gamlestaden

Gamlestaden is one of Gothenburg's most interesting districts and is also among the districts best served by public transport. In the next ten years, the district will be developed to take on more of an urban character, featuring a mixture of housing and businesses.

We own three large properties and projects in Gamlestaden. In the autumn, work on the property Gamlestads torg (Gamlestaden 740:132) was completed. The detailed development plan for the adjacent property Gamlestadens Fabriker (Olskroken 18:7) is out for consultation. We have previously concluded an agreement on the sale of future planning permission for housing to JM, which is participating in the development of the area. For the neighbouring property (Bagaregården 17:26), we have received a positive planning

decision concerning densification of a total of 60,000 sq. m. No decision has yet been taken on when to start work on the detailed development plan.

Backaplan

Backaplan is to be transformed from a retail park with large asphalted areas to a built up urban environment comprising housing, services, offices and retail. The plans include 7,000 new residential units and a commuter railway station. The detailed development plan is being prepared by the City of Gothenburg in collaboration with the property owners in the area. We own properties estimated to comprise planning permission for around 60,000 - 90,000 sq. m. of gross floor area (GFA) in Backaplan.

Torslanda/Arendal

Torslanda/Arendal is one of the best logistics locations in Sweden. We currently own 787,000 sq. m. of land in Torslanda, including planning permission under the detailed development plan for 190,000 sq. m. GFA for logistics and industrial facilities. These assets include an undeveloped site where we are planning a facility of around 10,000 sq. m. We also own land next to Volvo Torslanda. Here, we are planning to build warehouse and logistics facilities of between 10,000 - 90,000 sq. m.

Almedals Fabriker

Almedals Fabriker is a former industrial district located alongside the Mölndalsån river, just south of Liseberg. It was formerly home to one of Gothenburg's foremost textile industries. Today, the area contains a number of smaller businesses, many of which relate to the creative arts.

Platzer owns Almedals Fabriker with a potential planning permission for around 20,000 sq. m. of office space. Work on a detailed development plan has started, but was halted for a while due to the construction of the West Link railway tunnel. The City of Gothenburg has chosen Almedals Fabriker as one of five pilot projects in which developers are more involved in the process of creating a detailed development plan. The pilot project gives developers an opportunity to contribute to a larger extent to the preparatory work involved in the detailed development plan process. The aim is to reduce the total time spent on the project. Work on the detailed development plan will get underway in the third quarter of 2019.

Gårda Vesta

Major projects underway

New Of which
Converted area, Total inv. outstand Fair Rental Occu
area, lettable lettable incl. land, ing inv., value, value, pancy
area, area, SEK SEK SEK SEK rate, Com
Property Type 1) sq. m. sq. m. million2) million million million 3) % pleted
Gullbergsvass 5:10 Property Dev. 11,900 1,600 552 113 718 45 88 Q2 2020
Gårda 2:12, Gårda Vesta Project Dev. 27,000 1,050 620 649 79 80 Q4 2021
Project Dev./
Gårda 16:17, Kineum Property Dev. 16,000 26,000 1,860 1,020 1,052 133 *
77
Q3 2022
Total 27,900 54,600 3,462 1,753 2,419 257

Potential development projects

New floor area Potential
construc
Property Type 1) Type of property (gross) sq. m. Project phase tion start 4)
Gårda 4:11, Källhuset Project Dev. offices 2,000 detailed development plan available 2019
Sörred 7:21 Project Dev. logistics/industry 30,000 detailed development plan available 2019
Syrhåla 3:1 Project Dev. logistics/industry 60,000 detailed development plan available 2019
Sörred 8:12 Project Dev. logistics/industry 90,000 detailed development plan available 2019
Arendal 764:720,
Arendals kulle Project Dev. logistics/industry 11,000 detailed development plan available 2019
Olskroken 18:7, Urban Dev./
Gamlestadens Project Dev.
Fabriker /Property Dev. mixed use development 100 -120,000 detailed development plan in progress 2019
Södra Änggården
(multiple properties
and multiple Urban Dev./ approx. detailed development plan
development phases) Project Dev. mixed use development 200,000 in progress 2020
Property Dev./ detailed development plan to
Krokslätt 34:13 Project Dev. mixed use development 10-15,000 commence 2019 2020/2021
Skår 57:14, Almedals detailed development plan in
fabriker Project Dev. offices 20,000 progress 2021/2022
Backaplan (multiple detailed development plan
properties) Project Dev. mixed use development 60-90,000 in progress 2022/2023
Bagaregården 17:26 Project Dev. mixed use development 60,000 planning decision taken 2022
Gullbergsvass ** Project Dev. offices/housing 43,000 detailed development plan available 2023/2024
Total 686,000 - 741,000

Jointly owned properties accounted for as associates

Potential
New floor area construc
Property Type 1) Type of property (gross) sq. m. Project phase tion start 3)
Inom Vallgraven 49:1, Merkurhuset *** Project Dev. offices 7,000 construction start 2019

*) The occupancy rate also includes existing buildings.

**) Platzer does not currently own the land but has an option to acquire the land together with planning permission at the market rate.

***) Will be accounted for as ongoing project as of Q3 2019.

The summary includes potential projects that have been identified for properties that the company owns or has agreed to acquire.

1) See description on p. 23.

2) The total investment including land value includes the acquisition cost and investment in property development.

3) Refers to estimated rental value when the building is finished and fully let.

4) Possible construction start means when it is estimated the project could start, provided that planning work proceeds as expected and pre-letting has reached a satisfactory level.

Real estate inventory as at 30 June 2019

Environmentally certified properties

Year of Industrial/
Investment
property
Area Address construc
tion
Offices Retail ware
house
Lettable area, sq. m.
Other
Total
Krokslätt 148:13 Almedal Mölndalsvägen 40-42 1952 2,581 616 20 3,217
Krokslätt 149:10 Almedal Mölndalsvägen 36-38 1952/98 7,008 7,008
Skår 57:14 Almedal Gamla Almedalsvägen 1-51 1929 8,286 119 8,405
Krokslätt 34:13 Almedal Mölndalsv 91-93 / Varbergsg 2 A-C 1950/88 11,005 725 1,308 375 13,413
Arendal 764:720 Arendal Arendal 1960/2009 79,301 68 208,397 4,200 291,966
Backa 173:2 Backaplan Deltavägen 4 1979 151 5,380 420 5,951
Brämaregården 35:4 Backaplan Vågmästaregatan 1 1984/1991 12,370 222 855 13,447
Tingstadsvassen 3:8 Backaplan Krokegårdsgatan 5 1991 29 3,966 11 859 4,865
Tingstadsvassen 4:3 Backaplan Motorgatan 2 1943/1986 517 3,268 3,785
Lorensberg 62:1 City centre Götabergsgatan 17 1932/1965 4,541 4,541
Nordstaden 13:12 City centre Packhusplatsen 6 / N Hamngatan 2 1929/1993 5,070 5,070
Nordstaden 14:1 City centre Postgatan 5 / Smedjegatan 2 1993/1995 8,705 8,705
Packhusplatsen 3 / Kronhusgatan 1A /
Nordstaden 20:5 City centre Postgatan 2 A 1943 2,537 53 2,590
Stampen 4:42 City centre Odinsgatan 8-10 / Barnhusgatan 1
Polhemsplatsen 5-7 / Odinsgatan 2-4 /
2009 5,769 2,847 8,616
Stampen 4:44 City centre Burggrevegatan 9-11 1930 13,595 13,595
Bagaregården 17:26 Gamlestaden Gamlestadsvägen 3 / Byfogdegatan 1-3, 11 1941/2010 24,992 365 7,010 2,555 34,922
Gamlestaden 740:132 Gamlestaden Gamlestads torg 2018 13,523 1,776 642 262 16,203
Olskroken 18:7 Gamlestaden
Gullbergsvass/
Gamlestadsvägen 2-4 1729/1960 42,008 102 6,842 13,289 62,241
Gullbergsvass 1:1 Lilla Bommen
Gullbergsvass/
Lilla Bommen 3 1988 16,003 16,003
Gullbergsvass 1:17 Lilla Bommen
Gullbergsvass/
Lilla Bommen 8 1993 5,400 5,400
Gullbergsvass 5:10 Lilla Bommen
Gullbergsvass/
Kämpegatan 3-7 1988 12,526 364 463 13,353
Gullbergsvass 5:26 Lilla Bommen Kilsgatan 4 2010 15,234 0 0 1,447 16,681
Gårda 1:15 Gårda Vestagatan 2 1971/1992 11,859 11,859
Gårda 13:7 Gårda Johan Willins gata 5 2003 14,925 14,925
Gårda 16:17 Gårda Drakegatan 6-10 1986 15,238 278 604 16,120
Gårda 18:23 Gårda Vädursgatan 6 1989 12,860 368 304 13,532
Gårda 18:24 Gårda Gårdatorget 1-2 1991 8,027 235 469 8,731
Gårda 3:12 Gårda Anders Personsgatan 2-6 1956/2015 3,503 242 165 3,910
Gårda 3:14 Gårda Anders Personsgatan 8-10 2015 8,649 8,649
Gårda 4:11 Gårda Anders Personsgatan 14-16 1965/2002 7,656 481 8,137
Högsbo 1:4 Högsbo Olof Asklunds gata 11-19 1980 1,638 1,444 3,082
Högsbo 2:1 Högsbo Olof Asklunds gata 6-10 1991 6,325 6,325
Högsbo 32:3 Högsbo J A Wettergrens gata 5 1974 6,381 1,053 715 8,149
Lindholmen 30:2 Lindholmen Lindholmspiren 9 2003 8,702 996 9,698
Lindholmen 39:3 Lindholmen Lindholmspiren 2 2016 8,922 8,922
Stigberget 34:12 Masthugget Masthuggstorget 3 1967/1999 4,457 2,801 264 229 7,751
Stigberget 34:13 Masthugget Fjärde Långgatan 46-48 1969 7,243 120 2,382 9,745
Bosgården 1:71 Mölndal Södra Ågatan 4 1988 4,711 56 50 4,817
Forsåker 1:196 Mölndal Kvarnbygatan 10-14 1955/2002 5,317 150 5,467
Hårddisken 1 Mölndal Betagatan 1 2016 2,146 2,608 4,754
Livered 1:329 Mölndal Streteredsvägen 100 1962 13,937 13,937
Solsten 1:110 Mölnlycke Företagsvägen 2 1991 1,678 1,089 356 3,123
Solsten 1:132 Mölnlycke Konstruktionsvägen 14 2002 4,953 4,953
Syrhåla 3:1 Torslanda Bulyckevägen 25 2,758 21,984 3,280 28,022
Sörred 7:24 Torslanda Gunnar Engellaus väg 11,035 4,006 15,041
Sörred 8:11 Torslanda Amazonv 8-10, Assar Gabrielssons v. 10,813 10,813
Total investment properties 446,022 18,627 255,569 70,221 790,439
Year of Lettable area,
Project properties Area Address construction Site area sq m
Gårda 2:12 Gårda Venusgatan 2-6 3,600 0
Högsbo 2:2* Högsbo Gruvgatan 1 4,400 0
Högsbo 3:5* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 14 11,300 0
Högsbo 3:11* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 6 1964 6,000 8,269
Högsbo 3:12* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 2-4 1964 8,400 10,324
Högsbo 3:13* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 2 3,100 0
Högsbo 3:6* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 8-12 1964 8,200 6,612
Högsbo 3:9 Högsbo Olof Asklunds gata 14 1971 4,700 4,362
Högsbo 33:1 Högsbo Gruvgatan 5,500 0
Högsbo 34:13* Högsbo Gruvgatan 2 1981 3,200 1,780
Högsbo 39:1* Högsbo Ingela Gathenhielms gata 4 8,200 0
Högsbo 4:1* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 1 / A Odhners
gata 8 / Olof Asklunds gata 24
10,400 0
Högsbo 4:4* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 3 1962 10,300 6,362
Högsbo 4:6* Högsbo A Odhners gata 14 6,500 0
Högsbo 757:118* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 2,800 0
Högsbo 757:121* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 1,000 0
Högsbo 757:122* Högsbo Fältspatsgatan 1,000 0
Backen 2:18 Mölndal Streteredsvägen 100 6,900 0
Syrhåla 2:3 Torslanda Hamneviksvägen 60,000 0
Syrhåla 4:2 Torslanda Bulyckevägen 7 172,000 700
Sörred 7:21 Torslanda Hisingsleden 65,000 0
Sörred 8:12 Torslanda Sörred Norra 254,000 0
Sörred 7:25 Torslanda Sörredsrondellen 110,000 0
Total project properties 766,500 38,409
TOTAL investment properties and project properties 828,848

*) Part of the project Södra Änggården

Jointly owned properties accounted for as associates

Year of
construc Industrial/
Investment property Area Address tion Offices Retail warehouse Other Total
Inom Vallgraven 49:1 City centre Skeppsbron 5 1929/2012 4,702 371 296 5,369

The share and shareholders

Platzer's Class B shares have been listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Mid Cap, since 29 November 2013. The company's share price as at 30 June 2019 amounted to SEK 86.00 per share, corresponding to a market capitalisation of SEK 10,304 million based on the number of outstanding shares. In the first half of the year, a total of 11.3 (8.8) million shares, worth a total of SEK 822 million (485), changed hands. Average daily turnover was around 93,000 (72,000) shares.

Share capital

Platzer's share capital as at the reporting date amounted to SEK 11,993,429 divided between 20,000,000 Class A shares with 10 votes per share, and 99,934,292 Class B shares carrying one vote per share. Each share has a quotient value of SEK 0.10. Platzer's holding of own shares consists of 118,429 Class B shares after shares from the company's own holding were awarded to senior executives as part of a share incentive scheme that finished in the second quarter of 2018.

In connection with the listing in November 2013, the company carried out a new issue of shares priced at SEK 26.50 each, which raised SEK 651 million net of issue costs.

The most recent change in share capital took place in the fourth quarter of 2016, when Platzer carried out a rights issue of SEK 718 million.

Dividend policy and dividend

The long-term policy is to pay a dividend of 50% of income from property management after tax (tax refers to the 21.4% flat-rate tax).

The Annual General Meeting on 25 April approved a dividend of SEK 1.70 per share (1.50) for 2018.

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Ownership

The number of shareholders as at 30 June stood at 5,603 (4,874). Foreign ownership amounted to seven per cent of share capital. Platzer's Articles of Association include a pre-emptive rights clause, which states that a buyer of Class A shares, who did not previously own Class A shares, must offer other holders of Class A shares the right of first refusal, unless this acquisition took place through an intra-Group transfer or equivalent within any of the current groups of shareholders. If the holders of Class A shares do not take up this right of first refusal, the transferred shares will automatically be converted into B shares before the acquiring party is entered in the shareholders' register.

Information for shareholders

Platzer's primary information channel is the website platzer. se. All press releases and financial reports are published here. Press releases and reports can be obtained by email in connection with publication. The website also includes presentations, general information about the share and reports on corporate governance and financial data.

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Major shareholders

The largest shareholders in Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ) as at 30 June 2019

Owners Number of
Class A shares
Number of
Class B
shares
Number of
shares
Voting
rights, %
Share of
equity, %
Ernström & C:o 11,000,000 2,273,164 13,273,164 37.4 11.1
Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän 5,000,000 15,203,112 20,203,112 21.7 16.9
Länsförsäkringar Skaraborg 4,000,000 1,000,000 5,000,000 13.7 4.2
Familjen Hielte / Hobohm 22,644,016 22,644,016 7.6 18.9
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning AB 12,962,467 12,962,467 4.3 10.8
Fjärde AP-fonden 11,804,256 11,804,256 3.9 9.9
Lesley Invest (inkl privata innehav) 4,064,362 4,064,362 1.4 3.4
SEB Investment Management 3,306,006 3,306,006 1.1 2.8
Svolder AB 3,300,000 3,300,000 1.1 2.8
Carnegie Fonder 2,317,826 2,317,826 0.8 1.9
Other shareholders 20,940,654 20,940,654 7.0 17.5
Total number of shares outstanding 20,000,000 99,815,863 119,815,863 100.0 100.0
Buyback of own shares 118,429 118,429
Total number of registered shares 20,000,000 99,934,292 119,934,292

Key performance indicators per share

2019 2018 2018 2018/2019
Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec Jul-Jun
63.26 53.21 60.34 63.26
75.73 62.85 69.54 75.73
86.00 58.50 59.50 86.00
4.61 5.40 12.55 11.76
2.48 2.10 4.36 4.74
1.45 1.21 4.53 4.06
- - 1.70 -
119,816 119,816 119,816 119,816
119,816 119,750 119,750 119,816

For definitions and calculations of Key Performance Indicators, please see pages 30-31.

1) There is no dilution effect, as there are no potential shares.

2) Income from property management excluding changes in value attributable to associates.

Definitions

Platzer applies ESMA guidelines on alternative performance measures. The company discloses some financial performance measures in its interim report which are not defined in IFRS. The company believes that these measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors and the company management since they facilitate evaluation of the company's performance. Because not all companies calculate financial measures in the same way, these are not always comparable with measures used by other companies. These financial measures should therefore not be viewed as a replacement for measures defined in accordance with IFRS. The table below presents the alternative performance measures considered relevant. Platzer uses the alternative performance measures debt/equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, loan-to-value ratio, equity/assets ratio and return on equity because these are considered to provide readers of the report

with relevant supplementary information to enable them to assess the potential for dividends and strategic investments and also to assess the company's ability to meet its financial commitments. In addition, the company uses the key indicators investment yield and surplus ratio, which are measures that are considered to be relevant to investors who want to understand how the company generates results. As a listed company, Platzer has also opted to use key performance indicators per share that are relevant to the industry sector, such as long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV).

The key performance indicators are based on statements of income, financial position, changes in equity and cash flow. In the event that the key ratios cannot be directly derived from the above statements, the basis for and method by which these ratios are calculated are shown below.

Alternative Performance Measures Definition and calculation
Return on equity Profit after tax as a percentage of average equity, interim figures are recalculated as
annualised figures. Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders. See next page
for calculation.
Loan-to-value ratio Interest-bearing liabilities divided by the value of the properties.
Yield Operating surplus as a percentage of the average value of investment and project
properties, interim figures recalculated as annualised figures. See next page for
calculation.
Economic occupancy rate * Rental income as a percentage of rental value, where rental income is defined as
debited rent plus supplements for heating and property tax, and rental value is de
fined as rental income plus estimated market rent (rent excluding operating costs)
for non-leased premises (in their 'as is' condition).
Rental value, SEK/sq.m.* Rental value divided by average leasable area where rental value is defined as rental
income plus estimated market rent (excluding operating costs) for non-leased prem
ises (in their 'as is' condition). Interim figures are recalculated as annualised figures.
Rent increase, renegotiated leases The increase in rent is calculated by comparing the previous rent with the new rent
as per the new lease agreement. Rent is defined according to the same model as for
new leases and terminated leases, see definition of Net lettings.
Investment gain (Market value when completed – Investment including any cost/value on acquisi
tion) / Investment
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV) Equity according to the balance sheet, including reversals of interest rate derivatives
and deferred tax. Attributable to Parent Company's shareholders. See next page for
calculation.
Net lettings Annual income and supplements from leases signed during the period, including
deductions for discounts, less annual income and suppleme nts from terminated
leases. All discounts are included for new leases and are annualised on the basis of
the lease term.
In 2018 we changed the definition of rent, among other things, see Rent increase,
renegotiated leases under Definitions. All figures and comparative figures have
been restated according to the new definitions.
Key financial indicators per share:
Equity, Long-term net asset value, Profit
after tax, Income from property manage
ment, Cash flow from operating activities
Equity and long-term net asset value are calculated on the basis of the number of
outstanding shares as at the balance sheet date. Other indicators are calculated on
the average number of outstanding shares. Profit after tax refers to profits attribut
able to the Parent Company's shareholders (definition according to IFRS). Income
from property management excluding changes in value attributable to associates.
Interest coverage ratio Profit after financial income divided by interest expenses.
Excluding realised changes in the value of derivatives and changes in value attribut
able to associates. See next page for calculation.
Debt ratio Interest-bearing liabilities divided by equity.
Equity ratio Total shareholders' equity divided by total assets.
Surplus ratio Operating surplus as a percentage of rental income.

* The key indicators are operational and are not considered to be alternative performance measures according to ESMA guidelines.

Calculation of key performance indicators

2019
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Jun
2018
Jan-Dec
2018/2019
Jul-Jun
Interest coverage ratio (multiple)
Operating surplus 414 379 781 816
Central administration -28 -27 -50 -51
Interest income 0 0 0 0
Total 386 352 731 765
Interest expense -89 -102 -205 -192
4.3 3.5 3.6 4.0
Return on equity, %
Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders:
Profit after tax 1,503 1,422
Income from property management (translated into full year for
interim periods) 594 502
Change in value, investment properties 747 504
Change in value, financial instruments -302 -4
Total 817 782 1,503 1,422
Average equity 7,405 6,141 6,568 6,977
11.0 12.7 22.9 20.4
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK
Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders:
Equity 7,579 6,375 7,230 7,579
Reversal of deferred tax 1,260 875 1,076 1,260
Reversal of interest rate derivatives 235 280 26 235
Total 9,074 7,530 8,332 9,074
Number of shares 119,816 119,816 119,816 119,816
75.73 62.85 69.54 75.73
Investment yield, %
Operating surplus (annualised) 828 756 781 799
Average value of properties 18,717 15,839 16,573 17,530
4.4 4.8 4.7 4.6

Photo: Cover, page 2 and 4 Marie Ullnert, page 7 Marie Ullnert, Priscilla Du Preez and Platzer , page 11 and 24 Platzer and page 22 Tomorrow.

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Interim Report January - September 2019 25 October 2019 at 08:00 Year-end Report 2019 7 February 2020 at 08:00

For further information, please visit platzer.se or contact P-G Persson, CEO, on +46 (0)734 11 12 22 / Fredrik Sjudin, CFO, on +46 (0)721 27 77 78

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ), PO Box 211, SE-401 23 GOTHENBURG Office Address: Kämpegatan 7 +46 (0)31 63 12 00 [email protected] platzer.se Registered office of Board of Directors: Gothenburg Corp. ID No: 556746-6437

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