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Fast. Balder

Annual Report Aug 22, 2017

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Fastighets AB Balder Interim report

January-June 2017

  • Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 1,296m (1,015), corresponding to an increase per ordinary share by 25 % to SEK 6.65 (5.31)
  • Rental income amounted to SEK 2,882m (2,565)
  • Profit after tax attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 3,700m (1,733) corresponding to SEK 20.00 per ordinary share (9.47)
  • Net asset value amounted to SEK 215.59 per ordinary share (169.39) and shareholders' equity (including listed associated companies at market value) amounted to SEK 174.21 per ordinary share (132.45)

Fastighets AB Balder is a listed property company which shall meet the needs of different customer groups for premises and housing based on local support. Balder's real estate portfolio had a value of SEK 89.0 billion (77.5) as of 30 June 2017. The Balder share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap

The period in brief

Comparisons stated in parenthesis refer to the corresponding period of the previous year.

April-June 2017

  • • Rental income amounted to SEK 1,433m (1,307).
  • • Net operating income amounted to SEK 1,000m (896).
  • • Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders increased by 22 % to SEK 665m (547), which corresponds to an increase by 19 % per ordinary share to SEK 3.42 (2.88).
  • • Changes in value in respect of investment properties amounted to SEK 827m (1,026). The average yield requirement amounted to 5.0 % (5.4).
  • • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives have impacted the result before tax by SEK 85m (–193).
  • • Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 1,754m (1,184).
  • • Net profit after tax for the period attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 1,694m (1,026) which corresponds to SEK 9.13 per ordinary share (5.66).
  • • 12 properties (57) have been acquired at a property value of SEK 509m (5,775).
  • • 106 properties (4) were divested at a property value of SEK 2,151m (274).
  • • During the period, Balder sold all properties in Tranås, Falköping, Arboga and Köping.
  • • During the period, Balder has agreed to acquire four hotel properties in Copenhagen city center and one hotel property in Helsinki. The transactions will close during the third quarter of 2017.
  • • Balder also agreed to acquire 56 % of Serena Properties AB. The company owns 21 retail properties in Finland at a total market value of approximately EUR 200m.

January-June 2017

  • • Rental income amounted to SEK 2,882m (2,565).
  • • Net operating income increased by 16 % to SEK 1,977m (1,710).
  • • Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders increased by 28 % to SEK 1,296m (1,015), which corresponds to an increase per ordinary share by 25 % to SEK 6.65 (5.31).
  • • Changes in value in respect of investment properties amounted to SEK 2,709m (1,651). The average yield requirement amounted to 5.0 % (5.4).
  • • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives have impacted the result before tax by SEK 132m (–429).
  • • Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 3,966m (1,959).
  • • Net profit after tax for the period attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 3,700m (1,733) which corresponds to SEK 20.00 per ordinary share (9.47).
  • • 21 properties (59) have been acquired at a property value of SEK 940m (6,105).
  • • 109 properties (37) were divested at a property value of SEK 2,789m (725).
  • • Balder has issued EUR 1 billion in the European bond market. EUR 500 million were issued with a maturity of 5 years at a fixed interest rate of 1.24 %, and EUR 500 million were issued with a maturity of 8 years with a fixed interest rate of 2.00 %.
  • • Balder has received an Investment grade rating from S&P of BBB with a stable outlook.
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016
Jan-Dec
2015
Jan-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2013
Jan-Dec
2012
Jan-Dec
2011
Jan-Dec
2010
Jan-Dec
2009
Jan-Dec
Rental income, SEKm 2,882 2,565 5,373 2,711 2,525 1,884 1,701 1,466 1,333 854
Profit from property management, SEKm1) 1,296 1,015 2,265 1,780 1,275 854 691 516 417 315
Changes in value of properties, SEKm 2,709 1,651 4,932 3,388 3,050 854 812 990 1,047 4
Changes in value of derivatives, SEKm 132 –429 –114 227 –624 433 –71 –520 148 –23
Profit after tax, SEKm 1) 3,700 1,733 5,474 4,916 3,128 1,738 1,162 812 1,338 248
Carrying amount of properties, SEKm 89,047 77,538 86,177 68,456 37,382 27,532 22,278 17,556 14,389 12,669

Data per ordinary share, including listed associated companies at market value 2)

Average number of shares, thousands 180,000 172,397 173,598 162,753 161,786 159,537 159,537 158,656 149,487 112,902
Profit after tax, SEK 20.00 9.47 30.38 28.98 18.10 10.11 6.69 4.87 8.95 2.20
Profit from property management, SEK 6.65 5.31 11.89 9.71 6.64 4.57 3.73 3.00 2.79 2.79
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 180,000 172,397 180,000 172,397 162,397 159,537 159,537 159,537 149,487 149,487
Shareholders' equity, SEK 174.21 132.45 157.63 128.03 70.10 52.14 42.15 35.57 31.13 22.19
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 215.59 169.39 198.49 159.14 86.33 60.50 50.37 41.83 32.89 22.16
Share price on the closing date, SEK 204.00 212.90 184.10 208.70 110.25 66.00 37.30 25.30 29.40 12.50

1) Attributable to parent company shareholders.

2) Listed associated companies at market value refers to Collector AB (publ) och Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ).

Comments by the CEO

Q 2, 2017

Profit from property management per ordinary share for the second quarter and the first half of 2017 improved by 19 and 25 %, respectively, compared to the same period of last year. Increasing profit from property management over time has been the most important financial performance measure for us on a day-to-day basis since Balder was established in its present form 12 years ago.

We present Balder's current earning capacity on a quarerly basis, which provides a snapshot of profit from property management on an annual basis at the end of each interim period. Compared to the same quarter of last year, the increase in current earnings per ordinary share was 25 %. If we compare with the previous quarter and yearend, the improvement was 5 and 7 %, respectively.

Investments

During the first half of 2017, we were a net seller of properties. Even including investments in constructions and projects in progress, sales were higher than all investments on a net basis. Over time, Balder will be a major net investor in properties and projects but we are flexible regarding the timing of acquisitions and investments. Thus Balder will be a net seller in certain periods and a major investor in other periods.

Since Balder now has an official rating (from S&P and Moody's), it is also extremely important to take care of our balance sheet in order to at least maintain our current credit rating.

Associated companies

Almost since the start of the company in its present form, Balder has made an increasing number of investments in associated companies. Investing in partly-owned companies increases the number of potential transactions, which in turn, has a positive impact on the return for Balder's shareholders in my view.

Apart from financial dividends, our partners also provide us with increased knowledge about a very wide range of areas and this is also very enriching at a personal level for me and many of my colleagues.

Our largest associated company in terms of value, Collector, will obtain a new CEO on 1 September. Liza Nyberg will succeed Lena Apler who will return to the role of a (very active) chairwoman. I have great confidence in Liza and remain very positive about Collector's growth prospects.

Balder 12

With this interim report, Balder has been established in its present form for 12 years. Net asset value and subscription/share price development have been as follows as of 30 June each year:

Share price (2005 refers
Year Net asset value to subscription price)
2005 6.59 7.075
2006 11.08 13.33
2007 16.46 17.50
2008 23.44 11.15
2009 22.39 9.00
2010 26.57 16.47
2011 36.04 31.70
2012 44.85 31.30
2013 54.41 48.50
2014 70.82 90.50
2015 106.16 127.90
2016 169.39 212.90
2017 215.59 204.00

Average increase per year : net asset value 34 % share price 32 %

We have made the assessment to date that the best total yield for Balder's shareholders is achieved by reinvestment of the profits generated. Looking ahead, the goal is also the same and I am optimistic about the potential to continue finding investments over time that offer a reasonably good return.

In conclusion

I would like to thank everyone who has been with us in one way or another during our first 12 years. I am very fortunate to be able to spend my time doing what I really want to do and also together with so many passionate colleagues.

Erik Selin Chief Executive Officer

Current earning capacity

Balder presents its earning capacity on a twelve-month basis in the table below. It is important to note that the current earning capacity should not be placed on a par with a forecast for the coming 12 months. For instance, the earning capacity contains no estimate of rental, vacancy, currency or interest rate changes.

Balder's income statement is also impacted by the development in the value of the real estate portfolio as well as future property acquisitions and/or property divestments. Additional items affecting the operating result are changes in value of derivatives. None of the above has been considered in the current earning capacity.

The earning capacity is based on the real estate portfolio's contracted rental income, estimated property costs during a normal year as well as administrative costs. The costs of the interest-bearing liabilities are based on the group's average interest rate level including the effect of derivative instruments. The tax is calculated using the effective tax rate during each period.

Current earning capacity on a twelve-months basis

SEKm 2017
30 June
2017
31 Mar
2016
31 Dec
2016
30 Sep
2016
30 June
2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
2015
30 Sep
2015
30 June
2015
31 Mar
2014
31 Dec
Rental income 5,860 5,700 5,800 5,470 5,325 5,135 5,045 2,725 2,650 2,745 2,730
Property costs –1,690 –1,660 –1,695 –1,690 –1,685 –1,670 –1,635 –775 –760 –800 –800
Net operating income 4,170 4,040 4,105 3,780 3,640 3,465 3,410 1,950 1,890 1,945 1,930
Management and
administrative costs –490 –490 –490 –490 –480 –440 –425 –175 –175 –170 –165
Profit from property
management from
associated companies 530 530 505 470 420 355 340 560 500 410 220
Operating profit 4,210 4,080 4,120 3,760 3,580 3,380 3,325 2,335 2,215 2,185 1,985
Net financial items –950 –950 –1,040 –1,025 –1,010 –930 –880 –530 –575 –575 –585
Of which non-controlling
interests –455 –450 –445 –445 –380 –400 –410
Profit from
property management 1) 2,805 2,680 2,635 2,290 2,190 2,050 2,035 1,805 1,640 1,610 1,400
Tax –605 –580 –570 –490 –470 –440 –439 –397 –361 –354 –308
Profit after tax 2,200 2,100 2,065 1,800 1,720 1,610 1,596 1,408 1,279 1,256 1,092
Profit after tax
attributable to
Ordinary shareholders 2,000 1,900 1,865 1,600 1,520 1,410 1,396 1,208 1,079 1,056 892
Preference shareholders 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Profit from property manage
ment per ordinary share, SEK 14.47 13.78 13.52 11.92 11.55 10.73 10.64 9.88 8.87 8.68 7.39

1) Attributable to parent company shareholders.

Current earning capacity on 30 June 2017 is including the four hotel properties in Copenhagen and the hotel property in Helsinki, where closing will take place during the third quarter. In the current earning capacity the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period has been used for translation of the foreign subsidiaries' income statement items.

Consolidated statement of financial position including listed associated companies at market value

Under IFRS, Collector AB (publ) and Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ) should not be recognised at market value when Balder reports its participation in the profit from associated companies from these companies. In order to clarify the listed associated companies at market value, Collector and Brinova is reported below at the share price as of 30 June. Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ) is included from 30 September 2016, when the company was listed.

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Assets
Investment properties 89,047 77,538 86,177
Other fixed assets 137 135 136
Participations in associated companies 1,2) 6,861 6,110 6,673
Other receivables 1,465 1,575 1,357
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 3,228 1,124 1,592
Total assets 100,738 86,482 95,935
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 3) 40,146 30,740 36,791
Deferred tax liability 6,341 4,473 5,808
Interest-bearing liabilities 50,904 47,281 49,580
Derivatives 1,106 1,895 1,547
Other liabilities 2,242 2,092 2,209
Total equity and liabilities 100,738 86,482 95,935
1) Including Balder's market value of Collector AB (publ)
Collector's share price (SEK)
4,299
95.00
4,453
108.25
4,661
103.00
2) Including Balder's market value of Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ)
Brinova's share price (SEK)
249
13.50

282
15.30
3) Of which non-controlling interests 5,911 5,029 5,540

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Opening equity 36,791 29,325 29,325
Total comprehensive income for the period/year 4,080 2,126 6,507
Dividend preference shares, approved and entered as a liability –200 –200 –200
Share issue, after issue costs 1,780
Transactions with non-controlling interests –2 –107 –107
Dividend to non-controlling interests –107 –107
Non-controlling interests, arising on the acquisitions of subsidiary 1
Non-controlling interests, arising on share issue in subsidiary 554 554
The change during the period/year of listed associated companies at market value –522 –851 –962
Closing equity 40,146 30,740 36,791

Results, income and costs

Profit from property management

Profit from property management for the period amounted to SEK 1,508m (1,199). Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders increased by 28 % and amounted to SEK 1,296m (1,015), which corresponds to an increase per ordinary share by 25 % to SEK 6.65 (5.31). Profit from property management includes SEK 265m (179) in respect of associated companies.

Net profit after tax

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 3,966m (1,959). Net profit after tax for the period attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 3,700m (1,733), corresponding to SEK 20.00 per ordinary share (9.47). Profit before tax was affected by changes in value in respect of properties of SEK 2,709m (1,651), changes in value of interest rate derivatives of SEK 132m (–429) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK 561m (196).

Rental income

Rental income increased by 12 % to SEK 2,882m (2,565), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK 46m. The increase was primarily due to a changed property portfolio. The leasing portfolio was estimated to have a rental value on 30 June of SEK 6,029m (5,607). The average rental level for the entire real estate portfolio amounted to SEK 1,650/sq.m. (1,551) excl. project properties.

Rental income shows a considerable diversification of risks as regards tenants, sectors and locations. The economic occupancy rate amounted to 96 % (95) on 30 June. The total rental value of unlet areas at the end of the period amounted to SEK 269m (282) on an annual basis.

Property costs

Property costs amounted to SEK 906m (855) during the period, of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK 15m. The increase in property costs was mainly due to a changed property portfolio.

Net operating income increased by 16 % to SEK 1,977m (1,710), which implies a surplus ratio of 69 % (67). Operating costs normally vary with the seasons. The first and fourth quarters have higher costs than the other quarters, while the third quarter usually has the lowest cost level.

Changes in value of investment properties

Balder carried out an individual valuation on 30 June of the entire real estate portfolio (see page 9). Unrealised changes in value during the period amounted to SEK 2,572m (1,600). Realised changes in value amounted to SEK 137m (51).

The average yield requirement as of 30 June amounted to 5.0 % (5.4), which is 0.3 percentage points lower than at year-end. The change in value during the period was attributable to improved net operating income and a reduced yield requirement.

Management and administrative costs

Management and administrative costs amounted to SEK 268m (236) during the period, of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK 5m.

Participations in the profits of associated companies

Balder owns property managing and project developing associated companies and 44.1 % in Collector AB (publ) which is listed. Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ) is also listed and Balder's share amounts to 25.5 %. In order to clarify these associated companies value in Balder, Balder also reports a consolidated statement of financial position including listed associated companies at market value (see page 5).

During the second quarter, Balder has invested in SHH Bostad AB. SHH is a residential development company that builds sustainable rental apartments and tenant-owned apartments at reasonable prices in cities with housing shortages. Balder's share amounts to 20 %.

Profit from participations in associated companies amounted to SEK 561m (196) during the period and Balder's participation in the associated companies profit from property management amounted to SEK 265m (179).

Profit before tax was impacted by unrealised changes in value in respect of properties and interest rate derivatives of SEK 459m (71). The tax expense for the period amounted to SEK –163m (–54).

Net financial items and changes in value of derivatives

Net financial items amounted to SEK –468m (–460), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK –8m. Changes in value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 132m (–429). The positive change in value of derivatives during the period is due to the fact that the interest rates have risen during the period. Unrealised changes in value do not affect the cash flow.

Net financial items are equivalent to borrowing at an average interest rate of 1.9 % (2.1) during the period, including the effect of accrued interest from interest rate derivatives.

Taxes

Balder's tax cost amounted to SEK –681m (–480) of which SEK –105m (–79) is current tax for the period, mainly attributable to the consolidation of Sato Oyj, and also a deferred tax expense of SEK –576m (–401). The deferred tax expense for the period has been positively affected by property divestments through company. Previously deferred tax entered as a liabilityhas been reversed. Current tax attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK –56m (–42).

The group's deferred tax liability has been calculated as the value of the net of fiscal deficits and the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and values for tax purposes of properties and interest rate derivatives. Deferred tax liabilities amounted to SEK 6,341m (4,473).

Second quarter 2017

Profit from property management for the second quarter of 2017 increased by 21 % and amounted to SEK 773m (637). Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders for the second quarter of 2017 increased by 22 % and amounted to SEK 665m (547) which corresponds to an increase per ordinary share of 19 % to SEK 3.42 (2.88). Profit from property management included SEK 134m (100) in respect of associated companies. Rental income amounted to SEK 1,433m (1,307) and property costs amounted to SEK 433m (411), which meant that net operating income increased by 12 % to SEK 1,000m (896), of which the effect of changes in exchange rates was SEK 13m. The surplus ratio amounted to 70 % (69).

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 1,754m (1,184). Profit after tax attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 1,694m (1,026) corresponding to SEK 9.13 per ordinary share (5.66). The result was affected by changes in value in respect of properties of SEK 827m (1,026), changes in value of interest rate derivatives of SEK 85m (–193) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK 337m (115).

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 1,050m (938). Investing activities have burdened the cash flow by SEK –83m (–4,590).

During the period, acquisition of properties of SEK –1,074m (–3,853), investments in existing properties and projects of SEK –1,592m (–1,079), investments in property, plant and equipment, financial investments, associated companies and transactions with non-controlling interests SEK –182m (–372), dividends paid preference shares of SEK –100m (–100), dividend paid to non-controlling interests SEK 0m (–107) and realised changes derivatives SEK –218m (–) adds up to SEK –3,167m (–5,511).

These have been financed through cash flow from operating activities of SEK 1,001m (1,232), by property divestments of SEK 2,745m (489), financial investments of SEK 8m (224), share issue in subsidiary Sato Oyj SEK 0m (420), dividend paid from associated companies SEK 13m (–) and net borrowings of SEK 1,032m (3,432), which adds up to SEK 4,799m (5,797).

Total cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 1,632m (287).

In addition to unutilised credit facilities of SEK 4,869m (4,767), the group's cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and unutilised overdraft facilities amounted to SEK 3,578m (1,474) on 30 June.

Employees and organisation

The number of employees on 30 June amounted to 592 persons (536), of whom 296 were women (236). Balder is organised into six regions. The head office with groupwide functions is located in Gothenburg.

Parent Company

The parent company's operations mainly consist of performing group-wide services but an important part relates to sales of services, principally to associated companies. Sales in the parent company amounted to SEK 121m (97) during the period.

Net profit after tax amounted to SEK 1,212m (1,301). Dividend from subsidiaries was included with SEK 909m (1,430) other net financial items amounted to SEK 273m (287) of which exchange rates differences amounted to SEK –153m (2) and changes in value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK 122m (–441).

Real estate holdings

On 30 June Balder owned 1,132 properties (1,197) with a lettable area of 3,622 thousand sq.m. (3,571) and a value of SEK 89,047m (77,538), including project properties. Balder's total rental value excluding project properties amounted to SEK 5,975m (5,540). Balder's commercial properties are

mainly located in the central parts of the major cities.

Balder's residential properties are located in metropolitan areas and places that are growing and developing positively. Balder's ambition is to continue growing in selected markets.

Balder's real estate holdings on2017-06-30 1)

Number of
properties
Lettable area,
sq.m.
Rental value,
SEKm
Rental value,
SEK/sq.m.
Rental
income,
SEKm
Economic
occupancy
rate, %
Carrying
amount,
SEKm
Carrying
amount, %
Distributed by region
Helsinki 502 1,013,421 2,121 2,092 2,042 96 25,399 29
Stockholm 60 525,733 931 1,771 884 95 16,735 19
Gothenburg 141 841,545 1,110 1,319 1,065 96 17,620 20
Öresund 75 442,863 675 1,524 627 93 11,550 13
East 275 616,899 925 1,500 881 95 10,381 12
North 79 181,643 213 1,171 207 97 3,211 4
Total 1,132 3,622,104 5,975 1,650 5,706 96 84,897 95
Project 54 54 4,151 5
Total 1,132 3,622,104 6,029 1,650 5,760 96 89,047 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 931 2,331,889 3,874 1,661 3,732 96 49,896 56
Office 65 427,728 872 2,039 791 91 15,011 17
Total 1,132 3,622,104 6,029 1,650 5,760 96 89,047 100
Project 54 54 4,151 5
Total 1,132 3,622,104 5,975 1,650 5,706 96 84,897 95
Other 41 340,984 593 1,739 571 96 10,187 11
Retail 95 521,503 637 1,221 612 96 9,803 11

1) The above table refers to the properties owned by Balder at the end of the period. Sold properties have been excluded and acquired properties have been estimated using full-year values. Other properties include hotel, educational, nursing, industrial and mixed-use properties.

Carrying amount distributed by property category including projects, %

North, 4

East, 12

Changes in real estate portfolio

The value of Balder's real estate portfolio is based on internal valuations. The properties in Sweden, Denmark and Norway have been valued using the cash flow based method. In Finland, in addition to the cash flow based method, the sales comparison method and valuation at acquisition cost are used. On 30 June, Balder's average yield requirement amounted to 5.0 % (5.4) excluding project and development properties. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than at year-end.

In order to quality-assure its internal valuations, Balder regularly allows parts of its portfolio to be externally valued during the period or at each year-end. Historically, deviations between external and internal valuations have been insignificant.

Project real estate

On 30 June, Balder had ongoing residential projects with an expected total investment of SEK 8 billion, of which about SEK 4 billion was already invested. The most large scale investments are in Copenhagen and Helsinki and mainly relate to condominiums for rent. In Copenhagen, there are currently about 1,200 apartments under construction as well as about 1,300 apartments in Helsinki.

Unrealised changes in value

The overall carrying amount of Balder's properties amounted to SEK 89,047m (77,538) on 30 June. The unrealised change in value during the period amounted to SEK 2,572m (1,600) and was attributable to improved net operating income and lower yield.

Investments, acquisitions and divestments

During the period, a total of SEK 2,532m (7,184) was invested, of which SEK 940m (6,105) related to acquisitions and SEK 1,592m (1,079) related to investments in existing properties and projects. Properties with a sales value of SEK 2,789m (725) were divested during the period. The majority of the sales during the period refers to the properties in Tranås, Falköping, Arboga and Köping. Profit from property sales amounted to SEK 137m (51). The change in the real estate portfolio during the period is presented in the table below.

Change in carrying amount of properties 2017 2016
SEKm Number 1) SEKm Number 1)
Real estate portfolio, 1 January 86,177 1,220 68,456 1,177
Investments in existing properties and projects 1,592 1,079
Acquisitions 940 21 6,105 59
Sales/Reclassifications –2,652 –109 –674 –39
Change in value of investment properties, unrealised 2,572 1,600
Currency changes 417 971
Real estate portfolio, 30 June 89,047 1,132 77,538 1,197

1) Number of investment properties.

Property transactions 2017

Quarter Number Name of property Property category Lettable area, sq.m.
Acquisitions
One 1 Kvillebäcken 62:7 Gothenburg Project
One 8 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 15,797
Two 1 Ysby 2:25 Kungsbacka Industrial/warehouse 1,721
Two 1 Vindtyget 6 Borås Retail 3,350
Two 1 Nöjet 1 Linköping Retail 1,380
Two 1 Vinkeln 7 Huddinge Retail 5,391
Two 1 Badelundasåsen 3 Västerås Retail 2,796
Two 1 Backa 169:2 Gothenburg Retail 3,615
Two 1 Draglädret 1 Malmö Retail 2,679
Two 1 Traversen 1 Kristianstad Retail 2,088
Two 1 Phylatterion 6 Trelleborg Retail 5,083
Two 1 Yhdistyksentie, 545-412-4-209 Närpes, Finland Retail 2,661
Two 2 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 8,944
Total 21 55,505
Divestments
One 3 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 6,803
Two 1 Lejonet 2 Falköping Residential 6,640
Two 1 Anden 16 Falköping Residential 703
Two 1 Skalbaggen 1 Falköping Residential 856
Two 1 Kemisten 1 Falköping Retail 531
Two 1 Agaten 11 Falköping Residential 931
Two 1 Agaten 6 Falköping Residential 466
Two 1 Apotekaren 2 Falköping Residential 1,225
Two 1 Avenboken 1 Falköping Residential 1,241
Two 1 Avenboken 2 Falköping Residential 1,234
Two 1 Bagaren 7 Falköping Residential 3,403
Two 1 Byggmästaren 9 Falköping Residential 2,340
Two 1 Ejdern 14 Falköping Residential 2,305
Two 1 Guldsmeden 21 Falköping Office 623
Two 1 Guldsmeden 7 Falköping Retail 1,535
Two 1 Hovslagaren 16 Falköping Residential 2,169
Two 1 Muraren 15 Falköping Residential 1,551
Two 1 Muraren 3 Falköping Residential 960
Two 1 Muraren 4 Falköping Residential 745
Two 1 Muraren 5 Falköping Residential 787
Two 1 Oxeln 1 Falköping Residential 1,382
Two 1 Sankt Olof 18 Falköping Residential 2,031
Two 1 Spettet 1 Falköping Residential 1,362
Two 1 Svanen 24 Falköping Residential 1,099
Two
Two
1
1
Trädgårdsmästaren 18
Trädgårdsmästaren 19
Falköping
Falköping
Residential
Residential
1,366
1,018
Two 1 Trädgårdsmästaren 22 Falköping Residential 2,020
Two 1 Urd 3 Falköping Residential 3,775
Two 1 Vargen 1 Falköping Residential 1,451
Two 1 Vargen 2 Falköping Residential 1,206
Two 1 Vargen 3 Falköping Residential 1,074
Two 1 Vargen 4 Falköping Residential 1,651
Two 1 Vargen 5 Falköping Residential 1,462

Cont. Property transactions 2017

Quarter Number Name of property Property category Lettable area, sq.m.
Two 2 Vargen 6 & 8 Falköping Residential 1,546
Two 1 Vargen 7 Falköping Residential 1,032
Two 1 Vitsippan 2 Falköping Residential 532
Two 1 Muraren 6 Falköping Residential 787
Two 0 Hytten 1 Falköping Ground
Two 0 Sankt Olof 17 Falköping Ground
Two 1 Hammaren 7 Falköping Residential 376
Two 1 Sankt Tomas 13 Falköping Residential 393
Two 1 Sankt Jakob 14 Falköping Residential 316
Two 1 Sankt Jakob 18 Falköping Residential 293
Two 1 Sankt Johannes 18 Falköping Residential 400
Two 1 Sankt Staffan 13 Falköping Office 2,415
Two 1 Skogslinden 3 Falköping Residential 740
Two 1 Skogslinden 4 Falköping Residential 730
Two 1 Skalbaggen 5 Falköping Residential 548
Two 1 Skalbaggen 12 Falköping Residential 540
Two 1 Skalbaggen 11 Falköping Residential 434
Two 1 Flugsnapparen 1 Falköping Residential 600
Two 1 Flugsnapparen 2 Falköping Residential 570
Two 1 Flugsnapparen 6 Falköping Residential 570
Two 1 Ansgar 1 Falköping Residential 2,278
Two 1 Mejseln 4 Falköping Residential 330
Two 1 Göken 12 Falköping Residential 423
Two 1 S:t Lars 1 Falköping Residential 879
Two 1 Draken 8 Falköping Residential 660
Two 1 Gesällen 15 Arboga Residential 5,714
Two 1 Riskan 1 Arboga Residential 4,200
Two 1 Vilsta 9 Arboga Residential 8,520
Two 1 Vilsta 10 Arboga Residential 8,371
Two 1 Vilsta 21 Arboga Residential 6,599
Two 1 Hjulmakaren 25 Arboga Residential 3,497
Two 1 Ringsborg 1 Arboga Office 1,488
Two 1 Getingen 1 Arboga Residential 9,535
Two 1 Disa 1 Köping Residential 1,586
Two 1 Freja 3 Köping Residential 1,740
Two 1 Freja 11 Köping Residential 2,681
Two 1 Immanuel 2 Köping Residential 11,524
Two 1 Inga 1 Köping Residential 2,724
Two 4 Tunadal 6-8 Köping Residential 9,546
Two 1 Fenja 10 Köping Retail 5,253
Two 1 Gäddan 2 Tranås Residential 3,402
Two 1 Laxen 2 Tranås Residential 9,840
Two 1 Sutaren 2 Tranås Residential 3,799
Two 1 Forellen 3 Tranås Residential 5,783
Two 1 Forellen 5 Tranås Residential 6,377
Two 1 Öringen 1 Tranås Residential 3,040
Two 1 Forellen 4 Tranås Other 400
Two 1 Laxen 3 Tranås Retail 575
Two 1 Flundran 2 Tranås Other

Cont. Property transactions 2017

Quarter Number Name of property Property category Lettable area, sq.m.
Two 1 Kometen 10 Tranås Residential 708
Two 1 Norra Gyllenfors 9 Tranås Residential 11,089
Two 1 Oden 12 Tranås Residential 3,687
Two 1 Södra Framnäs 20 Tranås Residential 402
Two 1 Tigern 14 Tranås Residential 736
Two 1 Tjädern 23 Tranås Residential 684
Two 1 Tornsvalan 3 Tranås Residential 2,083
Two 1 Västermalm 23 Tranås Residential 6,855
Two 1 Falkberget 24 Tranås Residential 1,087
Two 1 Lejonet 5 Tranås Residential 1,342
Two 1 Nordstjärnan 7 Tranås Residential 2,964
Two 1 Lindkullen 11 Tranås Residential 826
Two 1 Lindkullen 12 Tranås Residential 1,073
Two 1 Lindkullen 13 Tranås Residential 1,009
Two 1 Bågskytten 4 Tranås Residential 478
Two 1 Bågskytten 5 Tranås Residential 500
Two 1 Kullen 1 Tranås Residential 704
Two 1 Jupiter 17 Tranås Residential 476
Two 1 Västerhejde Vibble 1:457 Gotland Residential 7,861
Two 4 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 6,351
Total 109 242,446

Associated companies

Balder owns 50 % of a number of companies where Balder handles the management and administration, for further information, see page 50-52 in Balder's Annual Report for 2016. Balder's 50 %-owned associated companies are shown in the table below. Apart from the 50 %-owned associated companies, Balder owns 44.1 % (44.1) in Collector AB (publ), 31 % (31) of Tornet Bostadsproduktion AB, 25.5 % (28) of Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ), 49 % (49) in Sjaelsö Management ApS and 20 % (–) in SHH Bostad AB. For more information about these associated companies, see each companys website: Collector.se, Tornet.se, Brinova.se, Sjaelsoemanagement.dk and Shhbostad.se.

Balder's participation in the 50 %-owned associated companies' real estate holdings on 2017-06-30 1)

Number of
properties 2)
Lettable area,
sq.m.
Rental value,
SEKm
Rental value,
SEK/sq.m.
Rental income,
SEKm
Economic
occupancy rate,
%
Carrying
amount,
SEKm
Carrying
amount, %
Distributed by region
Stockholm 48 130,876 175 1,340 172 98 3,009 44
Gothenburg 15 84,811 89 1,052 83 93 1,157 17
Öresund 25 64,703 91 1,405 90 99 1,465 21
Total 88 280,390 356 1,268 345 97 5,631 82
Project 21 21 1,224 18
Total 88 280,390 376 1,268 366 97 6,856 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 27 45,453 70 1,537 69 99 1,581 23
Office 12 30,395 59 1,945 55 93 990 14
Retail 35 118,240 134 1,137 130 96 1,776 26
Other 14 86,302 92 1,067 92 99 1,284 19
Total 88 280,390 356 1,268 345 97 5,631 82
Project 21 21 1,224 18
Total 88 280,390 376 1,268 366 97 6,856 100

1) The above table refers to the properties owned by the associated companies at the end of the period. Sold properties have been excluded and acquired properties have been estimated using full-year values. Other properties include hotel, educational, nursing, industrial and mixed-use properties. 2) Refers to the entire portfolio of the associated companies.

Balders participation in the balance sheets of 50 %-owned associated companies

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Assets
Properties 6,856 4,663 5,991
Other assets 56 54 54
Cash and cash equivalents 122 89 203
Total assets 7,034 4,806 6,248
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Equity/shareholder loan 2,979 1,948 2,549
Interest-bearing liabilities 3,545 2,563 3,319
Other liabilities 509 294 379
Total equity and liabilities 7,034 4,806 6,248

Carrying amount distributed by property category including projects, %

Customers

In order to limit the risk of lower rental income and consequently a weakened occupancy rate, Balder strives to develop long-term relationships with the company's existing customers. Balder has a good diversification as regards the distribution between commercial properties and residential properties as well as the geographical distribution. The diversification strengthens the possibilities of maintaining a steady and satisfactory occupancy rate. Balder's commercial leases have an average lease term of 7.0 years (6.7). Balder's 10 largest leases represent 5.6 % (6.0) of total rental income and the average lease term amounts to 11.5 years (12.9).

No individual lease accounts for more than 0.8 % (0.9) of Balder's total rental income and no individual customer accounts for more than 4.4 % (2.5) of total rental income.

Lease maturity structure 2017-06-30

Maturity date Number of
leases
Proportion, % Contracted
rent, SEKm
Proportion, %
2017 602 22 83 1
2018 804 29 275 5
2019 494 18 282 5
2020 402 15 240 4
2021– 439 16 1,167 20
Total 2,741 100 2,047 36
Residential 1) 35,563 3,655 63
Car park 1) 4,854 16 0
Garage 1) 3,686 42 1
Total 46,844 5,760 100

1) Normally runs subject to a period of notice of three months.

Balders 10 largest customers per 2017-06-30

• I. A. Hedin Bil AB

  • • ICA Sverige AB
  • • Kopparbergs Bryggerier
  • • Norwegian State
  • • Profilhotels
  • • Scandic Hotels AB
  • • City of Stockholm
  • • Stureplansgruppen
  • • Volvo Personvagnar AB
  • • Winn Hotel Group

Equity

Consolidated equity, including listed associated companies at market value, amounted to SEK 40,146m (30,740) on 30 June and the equity/assets ratio amounted to 39.9 % (35.5).

During the period, equity increased by comprehensive income for the period of SEK 4,080m (2,126), equity decreased by SEK –200m (–200) regarding dividends approved and entered as a liability to the preference shareholders, the change in market value of the holding in Collector AB (publ) and Brinova Fastigheter AB (publ) SEK –522m (–851), and by SEK –2m (–107) regarding transactions with non-controlling interests.

Interest-bearing liabilities

Balder's interest-bearing liabilities consists of revolving bilateral liabilities with several Nordic and European banks, outstanding bonds totalling SEK 20,536m (10,845) and outstanding commercial papers of SEK 3,906m (2,538). The secured liabilities in relation to total assets amounted to 28 % (44) on 30 June.

On 30 June, Balder had credit facilities of SEK 4,869m (4,767) of which SEK 4,869m (4,767) were unutilised. Apart

Net debt to total assets

Fixed interest term

from these facilities, Balder had cash and cash equivalents, unutilised overdrafts and financial investments of SEK 3,578m (1,474). Balder aIso has credit facilities that fully covers future payments for ongoing construction projects. The interest rate refixing period and fixed credit term amounted to 3.2 years (3.0) and 4.9 years (4.0).

Financial goals

Balder's financial goals are an equity/assets ratio not less than 35 %, an interest coverage ratio not less than 2.0 times and a net debt to total assets ratio of not higher than 55 %. The net debt to total assets ratio is calculated as net interestbearing liabilities divided by total assets including listed associated companies at market value. As of 30 June, the equity/assets ratio was 39.9 % (35.5), the interest coverage ratio was 4.2 times (3.6) and the net debt to total assets ratio was 47.3 % (53.4).

Financial targets Target Outcome 1)
Equity/assets ratio, % min. 35.0 39.9
Net debt to total assets, % max. 55.0 47.3
Interest coverage ratio, times min. 2.0 4.2

1) Key ratios including listed associated companies at market value.

Interest maturity structure on 2017-06-30

Fixed interest term
Year SEKm Interest, % Proportion, %
Within one year 20,743 1.0 41
1–2 years 1,107 3.2 2
2–3 years 2,026 2.4 4
3–4 years 10,388 2.9 20
4–5 years 6,786 1.8 13
> 5 years 9,853 2.5 19
Total
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1 Q2Q3
50,904 1.9 100

Fixed credit term on 2017-06-30

Fixed credit term
Year SEKm Proportion, %
Within one year 8,637 17
1–2 years 8,392 16
2–3 years 4,920 10
3–4 years 10,789 21
4–5 years 6,124 12
> 5 years 12,042 24
Total 50,904 100

Other disclosures

Events after the end of the period

Balder has acquired four hotel properties in central Copenhagen for approximately 1,000 million SEK. The four properties are all located next to the central station in Copenhagen and are today run under the names Star, Mercur, Richmond and Plaza. Balder has signed long term lease agreements with Ligula Hospitality Group to operate all four hotels.

Balder has also agreed to acquire 56 % of Serena Properties AB, a company currently owned by Ratos, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company och Redito. Serena Properties owns 21 retail properties in Finland with a market value of approximately 200 million euros. The transaction is subject to approval from the EU competition authority and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2017.

After the end of the reporting period no other significant events has occured.

Related party transactions

Balder receives fees from associated companies and Erik Selin Fastigheter AB for property and company management services. These fees amounted to SEK 21m (15) during the period and are reported in management and administrative costs. In addition, sevices are bought from Collector AB (publ).

Risks and uncertainties

Balder's operations, financial position and results may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainty factors. These are described in the Annual Report for 2016, on pages 53-55. Otherwise, no significant changes has been noted.

Accounting policies

Balder applies IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted by the European Union in its consolidated accounts and the interpretations of these (IFRIC). This interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. In addition, relevant provisions of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the Swedish Securities Markets Act have also been applied. The parent company has prepared its financial statements in accordance with the Annual Accounts Act, the Securities Markets Act and RFR 2, Accounting for Legal Entities.

From 2017, hedge accounting for net investments in foreign currency is applied. Besides this the accounting policies and calculation methods applied are unchanged compared with the Annual Report for 2016.

Other

With start from 2017, Balder has chosen to make a few reclassifications of profit/loss items in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Profit from property management from associated companies, changes in value and tax are now presented in italics directly below the result line Participation in profits of associated companies.

Changes in value in respect of properties and derivatives are reported in relation to each other, directly before profit before tax. Comparative figures have been adjusted. The changes are assessed, together with other supplementary information in the interim report, to facilitate the reader and provide a more accurate picture.

Signature and verification

The Board of Directors and the CEO declare that the undersigned interim report provides a true and fair overview of the parent company's and the group's operations, financial position and performance as well as describing material risks and uncertainties facing the parent company and other companies in the group.

Gothenburg 22 August 2017

Christina Rogestam Chairman of the Board

Fredrik Svensson Sten Dunér Board member Board member

Anders Wennergren Erik Selin Board member Board member

and CEO

Auditor's report

Fastighets AB Balder (publ), corp. id. no. 556525-6905

Introduction

We have reviewed the condensed interim financial information (interim report) for Fastighets AB Balder (publ) as of 30 June 2017 and for the six-month period that ended on this date. The Board of Directors and the President are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial information 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.

The focus and scope of the review

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of the interim report consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review has a different focus and is substantially smaller in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and other generally accepted auditing practices. The procedures performed in a review do not

enable us to obtain a level of assurance that would make us aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, the conclusion expressed based on a review does not constitute the same level of assurance as a conclusion based on an audit.

Conclusion

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

Gothenburg 22 August 2017 Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

Bengt Kron Authorised Public Accountant Auditor in charge

Helén Olsson Svärdström Authorised Public Accountant

SEKm 2017 Apr-June 2016 Apr-June 2017 Jan-June 2016 Jan-June 2016/2017 July-June 2016 Jan-Dec Rental income 1,433 1,307 2,882 2,565 5,690 5,373 Property costs –433 –411 –906 –855 –1,744 –1,693 Net operating income 1,000 896 1,977 1,710 3,946 3,679 Management and administrative costs –137 –123 –268 –236 –520 –488 Participations in the profits of associated companies 337 115 561 196 956 590 – of which profit from property management 134 100 265 179 505 419 – of which changes in value 299 46 459 71 732 343 – of which tax –96 –31 –163 –54 –281 –172 Other income/costs 4 10 2 6 13 17 Net financial items –229 –245 –468 –460 –981 –973 Profit including changes in value and tax in associated companies 977 653 1,805 1,216 3,413 2,825 – of which Profit from property management 773 637 1,508 1,199 2,963 2,653 Changes in value Changes in value properties, realised 113 5 137 51 171 85 Changes in value properties, unrealised 714 1,021 2,572 1,600 5,820 4,847 Changes in value derivatives 85 –193 132 –429 447 –114 Profit before tax 1,888 1,487 4,647 2,439 9,851 7,643 Tax –135 –303 –681 –480 –1,751 –1,550 Net profit for the period/year 1,754 1,184 3,966 1,959 8,100 6,093 Net profit for the period/year attributable to: Parent company shareholders 1,694 1,026 3,700 1,733 7,441 5,474 Non-controlling interests 60 158 266 226 659 619 1,754 1,184 3,966 1,959 8,100 6,093 Other comprehensive income – items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss Translation difference relating to foreign operations 49 177 24 272 190 438 Cash flow hedges after tax 46 –51 91 –107 172 –26 Participation in other comprehensive income of associated companies –1 2 –1 2 –1 2 Total comprehensive income for the period/year 1,848 1,312 4,080 2,126 8,461 6,507 Total comprehensive income for the period/year attributable to: Parent company shareholders 1,691 1,086 3,707 1,813 7,578 5,685 Non-controlling interests 157 226 372 312 883 823 1,848 1,312 4,080 2,126 8,461 6,507 Profit from property management 773 637 1,508 1,199 2,963 2,653 Of which non-controlling interests part of Profit from property management –108 –90 –212 –184 –417 –388 Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders 665 547 1,296 1,015 2,546 2,265 Profit from property management per ordinary share, SEK 1) 3.42 2.88 6.65 5.31 13.23 11.89 Profit after tax per ordinary share, SEK 1) 9.13 5.66 20.00 9.47 40.82 30.38

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

1) Reduced by dividend for the preference share for the period. There is no dilutive effect as no potential shares arise.

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Assets
Investment properties 89,047 77,538 86,177
Other fixed assets 137 135 136
Participations in associated companies 4,071 2,687 3,362
Other receivables 1,465 1,575 1,357
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 3,228 1,124 1,592
Total assets 97,949 83,060 92,623
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 1)
37,357 27,318 33,479
Deferred tax liability 6,341 4,473 5,808
Interest-bearing liabilities 50,904 47,281 49,580
Derivatives 1,106 1,895 1,547
Other liabilities 2,242 2,092 2,209
Total equity and liabilities 97,949 83,060 92,623
1) Of which non-controlling interests 5,911 5,029 5,540

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Opening equity 33,479 25,052 25,052
Total comprehensive income for the period/year 4,080 2,126 6,507
Dividend preference shares, approved and entered as a liability –200 –200 –200
Share issue, after issue costs 1,780
Transactions with non-controlling interests –2 –107 –107
Dividend to non-controlling interests –107 –107
Non-controlling interests arising on the acquisition of subsidiary 1
Non-controlling interests arising on share issue in subsidiary 554 554
Closing equity 37,357 27,318 33,479

Consolidated statement of cash flows

SEKm 2017
April-June
2016
April-June
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016
Jan-Dec
Net operating income 1,000 896 1,977 1,710 3,679
Other income/costs 4 10 2 6 17
Management and administrative costs –137 –123 –268 –236 –488
Reversal of depreciation 6 4 12 7 26
Adjustment item –18 –14
Net financial items paid –236 –243 –521 –457 –939
Taxes paid –129 –25 –153 –78 –160
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 510 500 1,050 938 2,135
Change in operating receivables 209 63 36 –51 176
Change in operating liabilities 75 146 –84 345 580
Cash flow from operating activities 793 709 1,001 1,232 2,891
Acquisition of properties –773 –3,523 –1,074 –3,853 –7,648
Acquisition/Divestment of property, plant and equipment –8 –6 –13 –21 –41
Purchase of financial investments –1 –4 –30 –145
Acquisition of shares in associated companies –100 –158 –163 –214 –493
Investment in existing properties and projects –920 –594 –1,592 –1,079 –1,843
Transactions with non-controlling interests –2 –107 –107
Sale of properties 2,300 37 2,745 489 1,651
Sale of financial investments 4 43 8 224 225
Dividend paid from associated companies 13 13
Cash flow from investing activities 515 –4,200 –83 –4,590 –8,401
Share issue, after issue costs 682
Share issue in subsidiary, non-controlling interest's part of the share
issue in Sato Oyj 420 420 420
Dividend paid for preference shares –50 –50 –100 –100 –200
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests –107 –107
Changes in value derivatives, realised –218
Loans raised 1,623 2,510 11,771 6,607 10,783
Amortisation/redemption of loans sold properties/changes in
overdraft facilities –2,133 –2,343 –10,739 –3,175 –5,401
Cash flow from financing activities –560 537 714 3,645 6,177
Cash flow for the period/year 748 –2,953 1,632 287 667
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period/year 2,171 3,860 1,287 620 620
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year 2,919 907 2,919 907 1,287
Unutilised overdraft facilities 350 350 350 350 350
Financial investments 309 218 309 218 305

Segment information

SEKm 2017
Apr-June
2016
Apr-June
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016/2017
July-June
2016
Jan-Dec
Rental income
Helsinki 512 462 1,013 902 2,012 1,901
Stockholm 223 198 445 400 864 819
Gothenburg 272 246 571 494 1,107 1,030
Öresund 152 117 298 226 568 496
East 221 236 450 454 928 933
North 52 47 106 89 210 193
Total 1,433 1,307 2,882 2,565 5,690 5,373
Net operating income
Helsinki 321 311 630 595 1,259 1,224
Stockholm 174 150 335 303 642 610
Gothenburg 200 166 409 329 823 743
Öresund 119 96 229 182 452 405
East 149 142 303 247 622 566
North 37 31 71 53 148 130
Total 1,000 896 1,977 1,710 3,946 3,679

The group's internal reporting of operations is divided into the above segments. Total net operating income corresponds with reported net operating income in the income statement. The difference between net operating income of SEK 1,977m (1,710) and profit before tax of SEK 4,647m (2,439) consists of changes in value of properties of SEK 2,709m (1,651), other income/costs SEK 2m (6), management and administrative costs of SEK –268 m (–236), participations in profits of associated companies of SEK 561m (196), net financial items of SEK –468m (–460) and changes in value of derivatives of SEK 132m (–429).

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Investment properties
Helsinki 25,399 23,805 24,393
Stockholm 16,735 13,567 15,797
Gothenburg 17,620 14,204 17,053
Öresund 11,550 8,613 10,368
East 10,381 9,592 11,021
North 3,211 2,932 3,086
Total carrying amount excluding project 84,897 72,713 81,718
Project 4,151 4,824 4,459
Total carrying amount including project 89,047 77,538 86,177

The carrying amounts of properties have during the year changed by investments, aquisitions, divestments and unrealised changes in value, with SEK 1,006m in Helsinki region, SEK 938m in the Stockholm region, SEK 567m in the Gothenburg region, SEK 1,182m in the Öresund region, SEK 125m in the North region and by SEK –640m in the East region. The group's projects has decreased by SEK –308m. Sato's property portfolio is divided between the regions Helsinki and East. The real estate holdings in Norway is classified in the North region.

2017
Apr-June
2016
Apr-June
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016/2017
July-June
2016
Jan-Dec
Share-related, ordinary shares 1)
Average number of shares, thousands 180,000 172,397 180,000 172,397 177,386 173,598
Profit after tax, SEK 9.13 5.66 20.00 9.47 40.82 30.38
Profit after tax excluding unrealised changes in
value, SEK
4.22 2.16 6.75 4.42 11.71 9.37
Profit from property management, SEK 3.42 2.88 6.65 5.31 13.23 11.89
Net operating income, SEK 4.43 4.14 8.80 7.91 17.90 17.02
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 180,000 172,397 180,000 172,397 180,000 180,000
Shareholders' equity, SEK 174.21 132.45 174.21 132.45 174.21 157.63
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 215.59 169.39 215.59 169.39 215.59 198.49
Share price on the closing date, SEK 204.00 212.90 204.00 212.90 204.00 184.10
Property-related
Rental value full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,650 1,554 1,650 1,554 1,650 1,583
Rental income full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,575 1,475 1,575 1,475 1,575 1,507
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 95 96 95 96 95
Surplus ratio, % 70 69 69 67 69 68
Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m. 23,439 20,396 23,439 20,396 23,439 21,473
Number of properties 1,132 1,197 1,132 1,197 1,132 1,220
Lettable area, sq.m. thousands 3,622 3,565 3,622 3,565 3,622 3,806
Profit from property management, attributable
to parent company shareholders, SEKm 665 547 1,296 1,015 2,546 2,265
Financial
Return on equity, ordinary share, % 11.9 9.0 15.8 10.5 26.7 20.9
Return on total assets, % 4.8 5.1 7.0 5.5 11.6 9.9
Interest coverage ratio, times 4.4 3.6 4.2 3.6 4.0 3.7
Equity/assets ratio, % 39.9 35.5 39.9 35.5 39.9 38.3
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.3
Net debt to total assets, % 47.3 53.4 47.3 53.4 47.3 50.0

Key ratios including listed associated companies at market value

Key ratios excluding listed associated companies at market value

2017
Apr-June
2016
Apr-June
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016/2017
July-June
2016
Jan-Dec
Share-related, ordinary shares 1)
Shareholders' equity, SEK
158.72 112.60 158.72 112.60 158.72 139.23
Financial
Return on equity, ordinary share, % 13.2 11.0 17.6 12.7 30.2 24.6
Return on total assets, % 5.0 5.3 7.3 5.8 12.0 10.4
Equity/assets ratio, % 38.1 32.9 38.1 32.9 38.1 36.1
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.5
Net debt to total assets, % 48.7 55.6 48.7 55.6 48.7 51.8

1) There is no dilutive effect as no potential shares arise.

SEKm 2017
Apr-June
2016
Apr-June
2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016/2017
July-June
2016
Jan-Dec
Net sales 60 50 121 97 234 209
Administrative costs –65 –56 –128 –109 –242 –224
Operating profit –5 –7 –6 –12 –9 –14
Profit from financial items
Dividends from subsidiaries 909 1,430 909 1,430 909 1,430
Other net financial items 66 152 273 287 564 579
– of which exchange rate differences –142 1 –153 2 –153 1
Changes in value of derivatives 85 –202 122 –441 411 –151
Profit before appropriations and taxes 1,055 1,374 1,297 1,265 1,876 1,843
Appropriations
Group contributions paid –568 –568
Profit before tax 1,055 1,374 1,297 1,265 1,308 1,275
Deferred tax –32 12 –85 37 –86 36
Net profit for the period/year 1) 1,023 1,386 1,212 1,301 1,221 1,311

Condensed parent company income statement

1) The parent company has no items reported in other comprehensive income and therefore total comprehensive income for the period/year is equal with net profit for the period/year.

Condensed parent company balance sheet

SEKm 2017
30 June
2016
30 June
2016
31 Dec
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 25 22 25
Financial non-current assets 5,060 3,582 5,087
Receivables from group companies 30,605 23,459 24,629
Current receivables 167 7 15
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 2,168 253 1,144
Total assets 38,025 27,323 30,900
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 12,965 10,164 11,953
Interest-bearing liabilities 19,532 10,858 13,170
Liabilities to group companies 4,527 4,675 4,440
Derivatives 622 1,178 888
Other liabilities 379 448 449
Total equity and liabilities 38,025 27,323 30,900

The share and owners

Balder's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap segment. Balder has two listed classes of shares, an ordinary Class B share and a preference share, which pays a dividend of SEK 5 per quarter. The company's market capitalisation as of 30 June amounted to SEK 40,207m (39,927).

The principal owner in Fastighets AB Balder is Erik Selin Fastigheter AB, which owns 34.5 % (35.9) of the capital and 48.2 % (49.5) of the votes. Foreign ownership amounts to approximately 21 % (23) of outstanding ordinary shares.

Ordinary shares

At the end of the period, approximately 14,000 shareholders (10,500) held ordinary shares. During the period, approximately 43 million shares were traded (36) which corresponds to an average of about 389,000 shares per trading day (290,000). The annual turnover rate amounted to 48 % (41). The price of the ordinary share was SEK 204.00 (212.90) on 30 June, corresponding to an increase of 11 % since year-end.

Preference shares

At the end of the period, approximately 9,300 shareholders (8,800) held preference shares. During the period approximately 1.5 million shares were traded (1.2), which corresponds to an average of about 12,400 shares per trading day (9,800). The annual turnover rate amounted to 30 % (24). On 30 June, the share price of the preference share was SEK 348.70 (322.40), corresponding to a rise of 8 % since year-end and a total return of 11 % since year-end.

Share capital

On 30 June, the share capital in Balder amounted to SEK 190,000,000 distributed among 190,000,000 shares. Each share has a quota value of SEK 1.00, where of 11,229,432 shares are of Class A, 168,770,568 of Class B and 10,000,000 preference shares. The total number of outstanding shares amounts to 190,000,000. Each Class A share carries one vote and each Class B share and preference share carries one tenth of one vote.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fastighets AB Balder on 11 May 2017, resolved on the following matters, among others:

The AGM adopted the annual accounts for 2016 and resolved on a dividend of SEK 20 per preference share and that no dividend shall be declared to the ordinary share-holders.

The AGM discharged the Board and the CEO from liability and reelected the Board members Christina Rogestam, Erik Selin, Fredrik Svensson, Sten Dunér and Anders Wennergren according to the nomination committee's proposal. Christina Rogestam was selected as Chairman.

The meeting resolved to authorise the Board, during the period until the next Annual General Meeting, on one or more occasion, to be able to decide on a new issue of not more than 5,000,000 preference shares and/or shares of Class B corresponding to not more than 10 % of the existing share capital at the time of the AGM 2017.

The AGM further resolved during the period until the next Annual General Meeting, to authorise the Board on one or more occasion to decide on acquisition of own shares of Class B but that the combined holdings of own shares in the company may not exceed 10 % of all shares in the company.

EPRA key ratios 2017
Jan-June
2016
Jan-June
2016
Jan-Dec
EPRA NAV (Long-term net asset value), SEKm 38,805 29,202 35,728
EPRA NAV, SEK per share 215.59 169.39 198.49
EPRA Vacancy rate 4 5 5

Development share price, net asset value and profit from property management

Ownership list as of 2017-06-30

Total 11,229,432 168,770,568 10,000,000 190,000,000 100 100
Other 4,212 52,195,239 9,896,091 62,095,542 32.7 21.3
Anders Hedin Invest AB 2,500,000 2,500,000 1.3 0.9
Lannebo fonder 3,084,391 3,084,391 1.6 1.1
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 3,451,035 3,451,035 1.8 1.2
SEB Investment Management 4,767,209 4,767,209 2.5 1.6
Handelsbanken Fonder AB 6,530,927 6,530,927 3.4 2.2
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning AB 7,425,935 7,425,935 3.9 2.6
JPM Chase 7,548,107 103,409 7,651,516 4.0 2.6
Swedbank Robur fonder 10,514,285 10,514,285 5.5 3.6
Arvid Svensson Invest AB 2,915,892 13,542,540 16,458,432 8.7 14.7
Erik Selin via company 8,309,328 57,210,900 500 65,520,728 34.5 48.2
Owner A ordinary shares B ordinary shares Preference shares Total number
of shares
Capital, % Votes, %

Preference share calendar

Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 6 October 2017
Record day for payment of dividend 10 October 2017
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 13 October 2017
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 8 January 2018
Record day for payment of dividend 10 January 2018
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 15 January 2018
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 6 April 2018
Record day for payment of dividend 10 April 2018
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 13 April 2018

Definitions

The company presents a number of financial metrics in the interim report that are not defined according to IFRS (so-called Alternative Performance Measures according to ESMA's guidelines). These performance measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors, the company's management and other stakeholders since they facilitate effective evaluation and analysis of the company's financial position and performance. These alternative performance measures are not always comparable with measures used by other companies and shall therefore be considered as a complement to measures defined according to IFRS. Fastighets AB Balder will apply these alternative performance measures consistently over time. The key ratios are alternative performance measures according to ESMA's guidelines unless otherwise stated. A description follows below of how Fastighets AB Balder's key ratio's are defined and calculated.

Financial

Return on equity, ordinary share, %

Profit after tax reduced by preference share dividend for the period in relation to average equity after deduction of the preference capital. The values were converted to a full-year basis in the interim accounts without taking account of seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations with the exception of changes in value.

Return on total assets, %

Profit before tax with addition of net financial items in relation to average balance sheet total. The values were converted to a full-year basis in the interim accounts without taking account of seasonal variations that normally arise in the operations with the exception of changes in value.

Profit from property management, SEKm

Profit before tax with reversal of changes in value and other income/costs. Reversal of changes in value and tax as regards participation in profits of associated companies also takes place. When calculating profit from property management before tax attributable to parent company shareholders, the profit from property management is also reduced with the non-controlling interests' share.

Net debt to total assets, %

Interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents and financial investments in relation to total assets.

Interest coverage ratio, times

Profit before tax with reversal of net financial items, changes in value and changes in value and tax as regards participation in profits of associated companies, in relation to net financial items.

Debt/equity ratio, times

Interest-bearing liabilities in relation to shareholders' equity.

Equity/assets ratio, %

Shareholders' equity including non-controlling interests in relation to the balance sheet total at the end of the year.

Share related

Equity per ordinary share, SEK

Shareholders' equity in relation to the number of outstanding ordinary shares at the end of the year after deduction of the preference capital.

Equity per preference share, SEK

Shareholders equity' per preference share is equivalent to the average subscription price of the preference share of SEK 287.70 per share.

Profit from property management per ordinary share, SEK

Profit from property management reduced by preference share dividend for the period divided by the average number of outstanding ordinary shares.

Average number of shares

The number of outstanding shares at the start of the period, adjusted by the number of shares issued during the period weighted by the number of days that the shares have been outstanding in relation to the total number of days during the year.

Long term net asset value per ordinary share (EPRA NAV), SEK

Equity per ordinary share with reversal of interest rate derivatives and deferred tax according to balance sheet.

Profit after tax per ordinary share, SEK

Profit attributable to the average number of ordinary shares after consideration of the preference share dividend for the period.

Property related

Yield, %

Estimated net operating income on an annual basis in relation to the fair value of the properties at the end of the year.

Net operating income, SEKm

Rental income less property costs.

Economic occupancy rate, % 1)

Contracted rent for leases which are running at the end of the period in relation to rental value.

Property category

Classified according to the principal use of the property. The break-down is made into office, retail, residential and other properties. Other properties include hotel, educational, care, industrial/warehouse and mixed-use properties. The property category is determined by what the largest part of the property is used for.

Property costs, SEKm

This item includes direct property costs, such as operating expenses, utility expenses, maintenance, ground rent and property tax.

Rental value, SEKm 1)

Contracted rent and estimated market rent for vacant premises.

Surplus ratio, %

Net operating income in relation to rental income.

1) The key ratio is operational and is not considered to be a alternative key ratio according to ESMA's guidelines.

The information in this report is such that Fastighets AB Balder (publ) is obliged to disclose according to the Swedish Securities Markets Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. This information has been published at 2.00 p.m. on August 22, 2017.

Contact

For additional information, please contact CEO Erik Selin, telephone +46 706 074 790 or CFO Magnus Björndahl, telephone +46 735 582 929.

Financial information

Overall information about the company's operations, board of directors and management, financial reporting and press releases, may be found on Balder's website, balder.se.

Calendar

Interim report Jan-Sep 2017 2 November 2017 Year-end report 2017 22 February 2018

Fastighets AB Balder (publ) balder.se · [email protected] · Org.nr: 556525-6905

Head office Parkgatan 49 · Box 53 121 · 411 39 Gothenburg · Tel: +46 31-10 95 70 · Fax: +46 31-10 95 99
Letting Tel: +46 20-151 151
Customer service Tel: +46 774-49 49 49

Region

Gothenburg Parkgatan 49 · Box 53 121 · 411 39 Gothenburg · Tel: +46 31-10 95 70
Timmervägen 9A · 541 64 Skövde · Tel: +46 500-47 88 50
Helsinki Panuntie 4 · PO Box 401 · 00610 Helsinki · Tel: +358-201 34 4000
North Forskarvägen 27 · 804 23 Gävle · Tel: +46 26-54 55 80
Sandbäcksgatan 5 · 653 40 Karlstad · Tel: +46 54-14 81 80
Affärsgatan 4 D · 862 31 Kvissleby · Tel: +46 60-55 47 10
Stockholm Drottninggatan 108 · 113 60 Stockholm · Tel: +46 8-73 53 770
Vårby Allé 14 · 143 40 Vårby · Tel: +46 8-73 53 770
Öresund Kalendegatan 26 · 211 35 Malmö · Tel: +46 40-600 96 50
Esplanaden 15 · 265 34 Åstorp · Tel: +46 42-569 40
Gustav Adolfs Torg 8 · 252 25 Helsingborg · Tel: +46 42-17 21 30
Stockholmsgade 41 · 2100 København · Tel: +45-70 30 26 00
East Hospitalsgatan 11 · 602 27 Norrköping · Tel: +46 11-15 88 90
Rönnbergagatan 10 · 723 46 Västerås · Tel: +46 21-14 90 98

This report is a translation of the Swedish Interim Report January-June 2017. In the event of any disparities between this report and the Swedish version, the latter will have priority.

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