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Fast. Balder

Quarterly Report May 10, 2016

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Fastighets AB Balder Interim report

January-March 2016

  • Profit from property management before tax attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 468m (323), corresponding to an increase per ordinary share by 44 per cent to SEK 2.42 (1.68)
  • Rental income amounted to SEK 1,258 m (685)
  • Profit after tax attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 707m (435), corresponding to SEK 3.81 per ordinary share (2.37)
  • Shareholders' equity (including Collector AB at market value) amounted to SEK 136.39 per ordinary share (72.72) and the net asset value amounted to SEK 170.15 per ordinary share

Inom Vallgraven 1:13

The period in brief

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

January-March 2016

  • • Sato Oyj's income statement is consolidated for the first time during this quarter.
  • • Rental income amounted to SEK 1,258m (685).
  • • Net operating income increased by 80 per cent to SEK 814m (451).
  • • Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders increased by 45 per cent to SEK 468m (323), which corresponds to an increase by 44 per cent to SEK 2.42 per ordinary share (1.68).
  • • Changes in value in respect of investment properties amounted to SEK 625m (402). The average yield requirement amounted to 5.4 per cent (5.5).

  • • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives have impacted the result by SEK –236m (–179).

  • • Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 775m (435).
  • • Net profit after tax for the period attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 707m (435), which corresponds to SEK 3.81 per ordinary share (2.37).
  • • 2 properties (2) has been acquired at a property value of SEK 330m.
  • • 33 properties (3) were divested at a property value of SEK 451m.
2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Dec
2014
Jan–Dec
2013
Jan–Dec
2012
Jan–Dec
2011
Jan–Dec
2010
Jan–Dec
2009
Jan–Dec
2008
Jan–Dec
Rental income, SEKm 1,258 685 2,711 2,525 1,884 1,701 1,466 1,333 854 633
Profit from property management before tax, SEKm 1) 468 323 1,780 1,275 854 691 516 417 315 174
Changes in value of properties, SEKm 625 402 3,388 3,050 854 812 990 1,047 4 –201
Changes in value of derivatives, SEKm –236 –179 227 –624 433 –71 –520 148 –23 –333
Profit after tax, SEKm 1) 707 435 4,916 3,128 1,738 1,162 812 1,338 248 –388
Carrying amount of properties, SEKm 69,775 38,076 68,456 37,382 27,532 22,278 17,556 14,389 12,669 7,086

Data per ordinary share including Collector AB (publ) at market value

Average number of shares, thousands 172,397 162,397 162,753 161,786 159,537 159,537 158,656 149,487 112,902 95,910
Profit after tax, SEK 3.81 2.37 28.98 18.10 10.11 6.69 4.87 8.95 2.20 –4.04
Profit from property management before tax, SEK 2.42 1.68 9.71 6.64 4.57 3.73 3.00 2.79 2.79 1.81
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 172,397 162,397 172,397 162,397 159,537 159,537 159,537 149,487 149,487 94,458
Shareholders' equity, SEK 136.39 72.72 128.03 70.10 52.14 42.15 35.57 31.13 22.19 19.63
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 170.15 90.70 159.14 86.33 60.50 50.37 41.83 32.89 22.16 20.95
Share price on closing date, SEK 206.00 146.00 208.70 110.25 66.00 37.30 25.30 29.40 12.50 7.00

1) Attributable to parent company shareholders.

Comments by the CEO

Dear shareholder,

Balder had a quiet first quarter in terms of transactions but otherwise it was full of activity and positive energy in our "business model".

Rental income

Rental income rose sharply, mainly due to the fact that Sato was included in our income statement from year-end. However, Sato was already consolidated in our balance sheet from 31 December 2015.

Profit from property management and net asset value

Profit from property management continued to develop positively and the increase per ordinary share was 44 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year. Our goal over time is to increase the profit from property management/earning capacity at a good rate without weakening our balance sheet.

The net asset value in Q1 amounted to SEK 170 per ordinary share, which was an increase of SEK 11 from year-end and SEK 80 in total compared to the year-earlier period. However, in all fairness, I have to point out that Collector was not listed in the comparative figures for the previous year and was thus not recognised at market value.

Scandinavia and onwards

After the end of the quarter, we carried out our first acquisitions in Norway where the dominant tenant is the Norwegian State with a 24-year lease. Sato also carried out a few acquisitions after the end of the quarter so I can confirm that we had a good transaction momentum in Q2.

Despite the strong property market, I feel optimistic about our company's opportunities going forward (I should perhaps add that I am also optimistic in general).

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 changesin 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 2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
2015
30 Sep
2015
30 June
2015
31 Mar
2014
31 Dec
2014
30 Sep
2014
30 June
2014
31 Mar
2013
31 Dec
2013
30 Sep
Rental income 5,135 5,045 2,725 2,650 2,745 2,730 2,650 2,600 2,310 2,260 1,885
Property costs –1,670 –1,635 –775 –760 –800 –800 –795 –785 –735 –735 –580
Net operating income 3,465 3,410 1,950 1,890 1,945 1,930 1,855 1,815 1,575 1,525 1,305
Property and
administrative expenses –440 –425 –175 –175 –170 –165 –165 –165 –165 –165 –125
Profit from property
management from
associated companies 355 340 560 500 410 220 200 180 180 170 150
Operating profit 3,380 3,325 2,335 2,215 2,185 1,985 1,890 1,830 1,590 1,530 1,330
Net financial items –930 –880 –530 –575 –575 –585 –580 –580 –535 –535 –515
Of which non-controlling
interests –400 –410
Profit from
property management 2,050 2,035 1,805 1,640 1,610 1,400 1,310 1,250 1,055 995 815
Taxes –440 –439 –397 –361 –354 –308 –288 –275 –232 –219 –179
Profit after tax 1,610 1,596 1,408 1,279 1,256 1,092 1,021 975 823 776 636
Profit after tax
attributable to
Ordinary shareholders 1,410 1,396 1,208 1,079 1,056 892 821 775 623 576 506
Preference shareholders 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 130
Profit from property
management before tax
according to current
earning capacity per

The consolidated statement of financial position including Collector AB (publ) at market value

Under IFRS, Collector AB (publ) should not be recognised at market value when Balder reports its participation in the profit from associated companies from Collector. In order to clarify Collector's market value, Collector is reported below at the share price as of 31 March.

SEKm 2016
31 Mar
Assets
Investment properties 69,775
Other fixed assets 133
Participations in associated companies 1) 7,400
Other receivables 2) 1,634
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 4,098
Total assets 83,039
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 3) 30,639
Deferred tax liability 4,211
Interest-bearing liabilities 44,504
Derivatives 1,610
Other liabilities 2,075
Total equity and liabilities 83,039
1) Including Balder´s marketable value of Collector AB (publ).
2) Of which most part refers to receivables in associated companies.
3) Of which non-controlling interests.
5,975
4,249

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEKm 2016
31 Mar
Opening equity 29,325
Total comprehensive income for the period 814
Transactions with non-controlling interests –107
Dividend to non-controlling interests –107
The change during the period of Collector AB (publ) to market value 714
Closing equity 30,639

Results, income and costs

Profit from property management

Profit from property management for the period amounted to SEK 562m (323). Profit from property management attributable to parent company shareholders increased by 45 per cent and amounted to SEK 468m (323), which corresponds to an increase per ordinary share by 44 per cent to SEK 2.42 (1.68). Profit from property management includes SEK 79m (55) in respect of associated companies.

Net profit after tax

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 775m (435). Net profit after tax for the period attributable to parent company shareholders amounted to SEK 707m (435) corresponding to SEK 3.81 per ordinary share (2.37). Profit before tax was affected by changes in value in respect of properties of SEK 625m (402), changes in value of interest rate derivatives of SEK –236m (–179) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK 81m (51).

Rental income

Rental income increased by 84 per cent to SEK 1,258m (685). The increase was primarily due to the consolidation of Sato Oyj, whose income statement was consolidated for the first time durig this quarter. The leasing portfolio was estimated to have a rental value on 31 March of SEK 5,418m (2,890). The average rental level for the entire real estate portfolio amounted to SEK 1,574/sq.m. (1,326) excl. project properties.

Rental income shows a considerable diversification of risks as regards tenants, sectors and locations. The economic occupancy rate amounted to 95 per cent (95) on 31 March. The total rental value of unlet areas at the end of the period amounted to SEK 283m (145) on an annual basis.

Property costs

Property costs amounted to SEK 444m (234) during the period. The increase in property costs was mainly due to the consolidation of Sato Oyj.

Net operating income increased by 80 per cent to SEK 814m (451), which implies a surplus ratio of 65 per cent (66).

Operating costs normally vary with the seasons. The firstand 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 31 March, based on a ten-year cash flow model, of the entire real estate portfolio. Unrealised changes in value during the period amounted to SEK 579m (402). Realised changes in value amounted to SEK 46m (0).

The average yield requirement as of 31 March amounted to 5.4 per cent (5.5), which is a reduction by 0.1 percentage points compared to the corresponing period previous year and unchanged since year-end. The change in value during the period was attributable to improved net operating income.

Management and administrative costs

Management and administrative costs amounted to SEK 112m (44) during the period. The increase was mainly due to the consolidation of Sato Oyj.

Participations in the profit of associated companies

Balder owns property-managing and project developing associated companies and 44.1 percent in Collector AB (publ) which is listed. In order to clarify Collectors value in Balder, Balder also reports a consolidated statement of financial position including Collector AB (publ) at market value.

During the period 49 per cent of the shares in Sjaelsö Management ApS were acquired. Sjaelsö Management is one of the major actors in project development and construction management in Denmark.

Profit from participations in associated companies amounted to SEK 81m (51) and Balder's participation in the associated companies profit from property management amounted to SEK 79m (55).

Profit before tax was impacted by unrealised changes in value in respect of properties and interest rate derivatives of SEK 25m (8).

Net financial items and changes in value of derivatives

Net financial items amounted to SEK –215m (–138) and changes in value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK –236m (–179). The negative change in value of derivatives during the period is due to the fact that the interest rates have fallen during the year. Unrealised changes in value do not affect the cash flow.

Net financial items are equivalent to borrowing at anaverage interest rate of 2.0 per cent (2.4) during the period, including the effect of accrued interest from interest ratederivatives.

Taxes

Balder reported a current tax cost for the period of SEK 54m (–), which is mainly attributable to the consolidation of Sato Oyj, and a deferred tax expense of SEK 123m (107).

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 4,211m (1,656).

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 437m (230). Investing activities have burdened the cash flow by SEK 390m (242).

During the period, acquisition of properties of SEK 330m (740), investments in existing properties and projects of SEK 485m (142), investments in property, plant and equipment, financial investments and associated companies and transactions with non-controlling interests SEK 207m (20), dividends paid preference shares of SEK 50m (50) and dividends paid to non-controlling interests SEK 107m (–) adds up to SEK 1,179m (952).

These have been financed through cash flow from operating activities of SEK 522m (28), by property divestments of SEK 451m (504), financial investments of SEK 181m (155) and net borrowings of SEK 3,265m (929), adds up to SEK 4,419m (1,616).

Total cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 3,240m (666). The group's cash and cash equivalents, financial Investments and unutilised credit facilities amounted to SEK 4,448m (1,343) on 31 March.

Employees and organisation

The number of employees on 31 March including hotel business amounted to 725 persons (427), of whom 359 were women (175). Balder is, after the acquisition of Sato Oyj, organised into six regions with 17 areas in total. 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 48m (33).

Net profit after tax amounted to SEK –85m (–56). Unrealised changes in value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK –239m (–177)

Real estate holding

On 31 March Balder owned 1,144 properties (493) with a lettable area of 3,402 sq.m. (2,179) and a value of SEK 69,775m (38,076), including project properties. Balder's total rental value excludng project properties amounted to SEK 5,355 m (2,890). Balder's commercial properties are mainly

located in the central parts of large 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 on2016-03-31 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 477 934,942 1,946 2,082 1,850 95 19,942 29
Stockholm 54 447,599 843 1,883 780 93 13,555 19
Gothenburg 175 760,141 956 1,258 923 96 13,188 19
Öresund 52 316,356 478 1,511 443 93 7,256 10
East 308 777,749 963 1,238 911 95 9,239 13
North 78 165,349 169 1,023 166 98 2,208 3
Total 1,144 3,402,136 5,355 1,574 5,073 95 65,389 94
Project 62 62 4,386 6
Total 1,144 3,402,136 5,418 1,574 5,135 95 69,775 100

Distributed by property category

Residential 989 2,455,675 3,699 1,506 3,538 96 40,326 58
Office 68 415,390 798 1,920 706 89 12,150 17
Retail 46 211,358 328 1,551 317 97 4,633 7
Other 41 319,713 530 1,659 510 96 8,279 12
Total 1,144 3,402,136 5,355 1,574 5,073 95 65,389 94
Project 62 62 4,386 6
Total 1,144 3,402,136 5,418 1,574 5,135 95 69,775 100

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.

Distributed by property category

Change in real estate portfolio

The value of Balder's real estate portfolio is based on internal valuations. All properties have been valued using the cash flow based method, which means that each property is valued by discounting the estimated future cash flows. An estimate is also made of the future development of the immediate surroundings and the position of the property within its market segment. On 31 March, Balder's average yield requirement amounted to 5.4 per cent (5.5) excluding project and development properties.

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 31 March, Balder had ongoing residential projects with an expected total investment of SEK 8,400m, of which about SEK 4,700m was already invested. The most largescale investments are in Copenhagen and Helsinki and mainly relate to condominiums that are let. In Copenhagen, there are currently about 1,000 apartments under construction as well as about 1,200 apartments in Finland and

in Sweden about 500 apartments where the majority refers to tenant-owner's rights. We expect to complete about 500 apartments during the first half of 2016.

Unrealised changes in value

The overall carrying amount of Balder's properties amounted to SEK 69,775m (38,076) on 31 March. The unrealised change in value during the period amounted to SEK 579m (402) and was attributable to improved net operating income.

Investments, acquisitions and divestments

During the year, a total of SEK 815m (882) was invested, of which SEK 330m (740) related to acquisitions and SEK 485m (142) related to investments in existing properties and projects. Properties with a sales value of SEK 451m (504) were divested during the period. Profit from property sales amounted to SEK 46m (0). The change in the real estate portfolio during the period may be seen in the table below.

Change in carrying amount of properties 2016 2015
SEKm Number 1) SEKm Number 1)
Real estate portfolio, 1 January 68,456 1,177 37,382 494
Investments in existing properties and projects 485 142
Acquisitions 330 2 740 2
Sales/Reclassifications –406 –35 –504 –3
Change in value of investment properties, unrealised 579 402
Currency changes 331 –86
Real estate portfolio, 31 March 69,775 1,144 38,076 493

1) Number of investment properties.

Property transactions 2016

Quarter Number Name of property Municipality Property category Lettable area, sq.m.
Acquisitions
One 1 Lorensberg 45:20 Gothenburg Hotel 3,662
One 1 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 1,652
Total 2 5,314
Divestments
One 1 Miklaholt 2 Stockholm Office 1,916
One 1 Backa 170:1 Gothenburg Other 3,500
One 1 Advokaten 1 Töreboda Retail 2,128
One 1 Rönnen 11 Töreboda Residential 1,039
One 1 Sotaren 12 Töreboda Residential 976
One 1 Byggmästaren 5 Töreboda Residential 1,381
One 1 Plåtslagaren 9 Töreboda Residential 1,849
One 1 Rådhuset 40 Skara Residential 2,103
One 1 Tallen 7 Skara Residential 852
One 1 Frigga 4 Skara Residential 824
One 1 Frigga 5 Skara Residential 828
One 1 Fjärilen 6 Skara Residential 350
One 1 Svärdet 11 Skara Residential 412
One 1 Bromsen 5 Skara Residential 534
One 1 Bisittaren 6 Skara Residential 300
One 1 Bisittaren 2 Skara Residential 354
One 1 Smörberget 2 Skara Residential 410
One 1 Almen 4 Skara Residential 709
One 1 Sländan 1 Skara Residential 1,434
One 1 Plymen 4, 5 Skara Residential 705
One 1 Tor 6 Skara Residential 1,141
One 1 Heimdal 1 Skara Residential 682
One 1 Heimdal 4 Skara Residential 672
One 1 Tyr 1 Skara Residential 680
One 1 Boken 38 Skara Residential 967
One 1 Aspen 1 Skara Residential 1,465
One 1 Tor 10 Skara Residential 689
One 6 Sato Oyj Finland Residential 2,946
Total 33 31,846

Associated companies

Balder owns 50 per cent of a number of companies where Balder handles the management and administration, for further information, see page 50-52 in Balder´s Annual Report. Balder´s 50 per cent-owned associated companies are shown in the table below. Apart from the 50 per cent

owned associated companies, Balder owns 44.1 per cent (48) in Collector AB (publ), 31 per cent (–) of Tornet Bostadsproduktion AB and 35 per cent (–) of Brinova AB and 49 per cent (–) in Sjaelsö Management ApS. For more information about these associated companies, see each company´s website: Collector.se, Tornet.se, Brinova.se and Sjaelsoemanagement.dk.

Balder's participation in the 50 per cent-owned associated companies' real estate holdings on 2016-03-31 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 37 102,720 159 1,550 156 98 2,298 51
Gothenburg 11 47,401 56 1,174 52 93 804 18
Öresund 8 35,073 49 1,394 48 98 660 15
Total 56 185,194 264 1,424 256 97 3,762 83
Project 16 16 746 17
Total 56 185,194 280 1,424 271 97 4,507 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 7 10,102 14 1,402 14 97 250 6
Office 10 35,026 69 1,960 64 93 959 21
Retail 31 91,434 99 1,082 97 98 1,401 31
Other 8 48,632 82 1,686 81 99 1,152 26
Total 56 185,194 264 1,424 256 97 3,762 83
Project 16 16 746 17
Total 56 185,194 280 1,424 271 97 4,507 100

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 per centowned associated companies

SEKm 2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Mar
Assets
Properties 4,507 3,666
Other assets 18 20
Cash and cash equivalents 75 33
Total assets 4,601 3,718
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Equity/shareholder loan 1,579 1,349
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,552 2,188
Other liabilities 470 182
Total equity and liabilities 4,601 3,718

Distributed by property category including projects, %

Distrubuted by region 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 has have an average lease term of 6.3 years (6.4). Balder´s 10 largest leases represent 6.0 per cent (10.0) of total rental income and the average lease term amounts to 11.0 years (13.5).

No individual lease accounts for more than 0.9 per cent (1.6) of Balder´s total rental income and no individual customer accounts for more than 2.6 per cent (4.7) of total rental inome.

Lease maturity structure 2016-03-31

Maturity date Number of
leases
Proportion, % Contracted
rent, SEKm
Proportion, %
2016 818 30 122 2
2017 777 28 265 5
2018 507 18 215 4
2019 415 15 250 5
2020– 247 9 773 15
Total 2,764 100 1,625 32
Residential 1) 37,983 3,454 67
Car park 1) 5,562 15 0
Garage 1) 4,738 41 1
Total 51,047 5,135 100

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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

Balders 10 largest customers per 2016-03-31

  • • ICA Sverige AB
  • • Kopparbergs bryggerier
  • • Profilhotels
  • • Scandic Hotels AB
  • • SCA Hygiene Products AB
  • • Stockholm municipality
  • • Stureplansgruppen
  • • Winn Hotel Group
  • • Sirius International Försäkrings AB
  • • Nyköping municipality

Financing

Equity

Consolidated equity, including Collector AB (publ) at market value, amounted to SEK 30,639m (14,687) on 31 March and the equity/assets ratio amounted to 36.9 per cent (35.1). During the period, equity increased by comprehensive income for the period of SEK 814m (425), and the change in market value of the holding in Collector AB (publ) SEK 714m (–), decreased by SEK 107m (–) regarding dividends to noncontrolling interests, and decreased by SEK 107m (–) regarding transactions with non-controlling interests.

Interest-bearing liabilities

The majority of Balder's liabilities are revolving bilaterial liabilities with eight different Nordic banks. Apart from bank financing, Balder has outstanding bonds totalling SEK 10,688m (2,650) and outstanding certificates of SEK 2,758m (825).

The Group's net debt to assets excluding cash ratio calculated as net interest-bearing liabilities divided by net total assets including Collector at market value, amounted to 51.2 per cent (54.5) on 31 March. The secured liabilities in relation to total assets amounted to 40 per cent (54) on 31 March.

On 31 March, Balder had credit facilities of SEK 3,677m (1,000) of which SEK 3,677m (1,000) were unutilised. Apartfrom these facilities, Balder had cash and cash equivalents, unutilised overdrafts and financial investments of SEK 4,448m (1,343). Balder also has credit facilities that fully covers future payments for ongoing construction projects.

The interest rate refixing period and fixed credit term amounted to 2.9 years (2.4) and 4.1 years (3.9).

Financial goals

Balder's financial goals are that the equity/assets ratio shall not be less than 35 per cent and the interest coverage ratio should not be less than 2.0 times.

As of 31 March, the equity/assets ratio was 36.9 per cent (35.1) and the interest coverage ratio was 3.6 times (3.3). Q3

Financial targets

Target Outcome 1)
Equity/assets ratio, % 35.0 36.9
Interest coverage ratio, times 2.0 3.6

1) Key ratios including Collector AB at market value.

Interest maturity structure on 2016-03-31

Fixed interest term
Year SEKm Interest, % Proportion, %
Within one year 21,793 1.1 49
1–2 years 1,287 3.5 3
2–3 years 3,423 5.1 8
3–4 years 1,170 3.9 3
4–5 years 9,238 2.8 21
> 5 years 7,594 2.9 17
Total 44,504 2.1 100

Net debt to assets excluding cash

Fixed interest term

Other disclosures

Events after the end of the period

After the end of the period Fastighets AB Balder has acquired the property that contains Hedmark University College in Norway for about NOK 700m. The majority of the property is rented to the Norwegian State on a 24 year lease. The building was completed in 2010 and the university has over 8,000 students. Balder has also agreed to sell the properties Tigern 7, Lejoninnan 10 and Björnen 6 in Huskvarna, Hålan 6:2 in Jönköping and Mjälaryd 3:300 in Tenhult. The total lettable area amounts to approximately 31,000 sq.m., of which 30,000 sq.m. are residentials. The possession will take place in the third quarter of 2016.

Through the group company Sato Oyj, 2,270 apartments located in Helsinki, Tampere and Turku has been acquired.

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 8m (7) 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 2015, on pages 53-55. Otherwise, no significant changes has been noted.

Accounting policies

Balder 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.

The accounting policies and calculation methods applied are unchanged compared with the Annual Report for 2015.

This interim report has not been subject to review by the company's auditors.

Gothenburg 10 May 2016

Erik Selin Chief Executive Officer

SEKm 2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015/2016
April-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Rental income 1,258 685 3,284 2,711
Property costs –444 –234 –978 –767
Net operating income 814 451 2,307 1,944
Changes in value of properties, realised 46 0 110 65
Changes in value of properties, unrealised 579 402 3,501 3,323
Other income/costs –4 –1 –1 2
Non-recurring items 9 9
Property and administrative costs –112 –44 –254 –185
Participations in the profits of associated companies 81 51 862 831
Operating profit 1,404 858 6,533 5,988
Net financial items –215 –138 –514 –437
Changes in value of derivates –236 –179 169 227
Profit before tax 952 542 6,188 5,778
Current tax –177 –107 –932 –862
Net profit for the year 775 435 5,257 4,916
Net profit after tax for the period/year attributable to:
Parent company shareholders 707 435 5,188 4,916
Non-controlling interests 69 69
775 435 5,257 4,916
Other comprehensive income - Items that may be subsequently
reclassified to profit or loss
Translation difference 95 –12 109 3
Cash flow hedges after tax –57 –57
Participation in other comprehensive income of associated companies 0 2 –12 –10
Total comprehensive income for the period/year 814 425 5,297 4,909
Total comprehensive income for the period/year attributable to:
Parent company shareholders 728 425 5,211 4,909
Non-controlling interests 86 86
814 425 5,297 4,909
Profit from property management before tax, SEKm 562 323 2,019 1,780
Profit from property management before tax, attributable to parent com
pany shareholders, SEKm 468 323 1,924 1,780
Profit from property management before tax per ordinary share, SEK 1) 2.42 1.68 10.44 9.71
Profit after tax per ordinary share, SEK 1) 3.81 2.37 30.19 28.98

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 2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
Assets
Investment properties 69,775 38,076 68,456
Other fixed assets 133 93 122
Participations in associated companies 2,413 1,560 2,276
Other receivables 1) 1,634 1,088 1,497
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 4,098 993 1,025
Total assets 78,052 41,809 73,376
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 2)
25,652 14,687 25,052
Deferred tax liability 4,211 1,656 4,071
Interest-bearing liabilities 44,504 23,236 41,063
Derivatives 1,610 1,264 1,294
Other liabilities 2,075 966 1,896
Total equity and liabilities 78,052 41,809 73,376
1) Of which most part refers to receivables in associated companies.
2) Of which non-controlling interests.
4,249 4,377

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

SEKm 2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
Opening equity 25,052 14,261 14,261
Total comprehensive income for the period/year 814 425 4,909
Dividend preference shares –200
Share issue, after issue costs 1,705
Transactions with non-controlling interests –107
Dividend to non-controlling interests –107
Non-controlling interests, arising on the acquisition of subsidiary 4,377
Closing equity 25,652 14,687 25,052

Consolidated statement of cash flows

SEKm 2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Net operating income 814 451 1,944
Other income/costs –4 –1 2
Management and administrative expenses –112 –44 –185
Reversal of depreciation 4 4 15
Adjustment item 4 –7 0
Net financial items paid –214 –172 –586
Taxes paid –54 4
Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital 437 230 1,193
Change in operating receivables –115 –280 –660
Change in operating liabilities 200 78 228
Cash flow from operating activities 522 28 762
Acquisition of properties –330 –740 –2,097
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment –14 –1 –4
Purchase of financial investments –30 0 –542
Acquisition of shares in associated companies –56 –19 –92
Investment in existing properties and projects –485 –142 –791
Acquisition of subsidiary 1) –4,219
Transactions with non-controlling interests –107
Sale of properties 451 504 1,606
Sale of financial investments 181 155 504
Cash flow from investing activities –390 –242 –5,635
Share issue, after issue costs 1,705
Dividend paid for preference shares –50 –50 –200
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests –107
Loans raised 4,096 1,274 5,209
Amortisation/redemption of loans sold properties/changes in
overdraft facilities –832 –345 –1,421
Cash flow from financing activities 3,108 880 5,293
Cash flow for the period/year 3,240 666 421
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year 620 199 199
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year 3,860 865 620
Unutilised credit facilities 350 350 314
Financial investments 238 128 405

1) The item in 2015 represents a net outflow of cash for the acquisition of Sato Oyj.

SEKm 2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015/2016
April-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Rental income
Helsinki 441 441
Stockholm 201 221 823 843
Gothenburg 248 234 953 938
Öresund 109 101 421 414
East 218 88 482 352
North 41 41 165 164
Total 1,258 685 3,284 2,711
Net operating income
Helsinki 284 284
Stockholm 153 157 638 643
Gothenburg 163 151 663 650
Öresund 86 69 332 315
East 105 53 285 233
North 23 21 105 103
Total 814 451 2,307 1,944

Segment information

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 814m (451) and profit before tax of SEK 952m (542) consists of changes in value of properties of SEK 625m (402), other income/costs SEK –4m (–1), management and

administrative costs of SEK –112m (–44), participations in profits of associated companies of SEK 81m (51), net financial items of SEK –215m (–138) and changes in value of derivatives of SEK –236m (–179).

The carrying amounts of properties has during the period changed by SEK 347m in Helsinki region, SEK 5m in the Stockholm region, SEK 301m in the Gothenburg region, SEK 675m in the Öresund region, SEK 30m in the North region and by SEK 154m in the East region. The group's projects has decreased by SEK –195m. Sato's property portfolio is divided between the regions Helsinki and East.

Key ratios including Collector AB at market value

2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015/2016
April-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Share-related, ordinary shares 1
)
Average number of shares, thousands 162,397 165,246 162,753
Profit after tax, SEK 3.81 2.37 30.19 28.98
Profit after tax excluding unrealised changes in value, SEK 2.27 1.26 10.98 10.00
Profit from property management before tax, SEK 2.42 1.68 10.44 9.71
Net operating income, SEK 3.77 2.78 12.97 11.94
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 172,397 162,397 172,397 172,397
Shareholders' equity, SEK 136.39 72.72 136.39 128.03
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 170.15 90.70 170.15 159.14
Share price on the closing date, SEK 206.00 146.00 206.00 208.70
Property-related
Rental value full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,574 1,326 1,574 1,508
Rental income full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,491 1,260 1,491 1,455
Economic occupancy rate, % 95 95 95 96
Surplus ratio, % 65 66 70 72
Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m. 19,220 17,474 19,220 18,622
Number of properties 1,144 493 1,144 1,177
Lettable area, sq.m. thousands 3,402 2,179 3,402 3,430
Profit from property management before tax, attributable to parent
company shareholders, SEKm 468 323 1,924 1,780
Financial
Return on equity, ordinary share, % 7.6 8.6 28.2 28.2
Return on total assets, % 4.3 4.9 10.7 10.5
Interest coverage ratio, times 3.6 3.3 4.9 5.1
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.9 35.1 36.9 37.8
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.4
Net debt to assets excluding cash, % 51.2 54.5 51.2 52.3

Key ratios excluding Collector AB at market value

2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015/2016
April-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Share-related, ordinary shares 1)
Shareholders' equity, SEK
107.46 72.72 107.46 103.24
Financial
Return on equity, ordinary share, % 9.6 8.6 32.9 32.3
Return on total assets, % 4.5 4.9 11.2 10.9
Equity/assets ratio, % 32.9 35.1 32.9 34.1
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.6
Net debt to assets excluding cash, % 54.6 54.5 54.6 55.3

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

SEKm 2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015/2016
April-Mar
2015
Jan–Dec
Net sales 48 33 162 147
Administrative expenses –53 –38 –183 –167
Operating profit –6 –5 –21 –20
Profit from financial items
Dividends from subsidiaries 800 800
Other net financial items 135 110 517 492
Changes in value of derivatives –239 –177 137 199
Profit before appropriations and taxes –109 –72 1,433 1,470
Appropriations
Group contributions paid –340 –340
Profit before tax –109 –72 1,093 1,130
Deferred tax 25 16 –61 –69
Net profit for the period/year 1) –85 –56 1,032 1,061

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 2016
31 Mar
2015
31 Mar
2015
31 Dec
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 21 21 20
Financial non-current assets 3,449 3,357 3,537
Receivables from group companies 20,587 16,082 21,676
Current receivables 58 13 10
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 1,276 881 394
Total assets 25,390 20,355 25,637
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 8,978 6,441 9,063
Interest-bearing liabilities 10,445 9,014 10,968
Liabilities to group companies 4,669 3,682 4,507
Derivatives 976 1,113 737
Other liabilities 323 105 363
Total equity and liabilities 25,390 20,355 25,637

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 31 March amounted to SEK 38,787m (27,360).

The principal owner in Fastighets AB Balder is Erik Selin-Fastigheter AB, which owns 35.9 procent (38.0) of the capital and 49.5 per cent (51.3) of the votes. Foreign ownership amounts to approximately 21 per cent (17) of outstanding ordinary shares.

Ordinary shares

At the end of the period, approximately 10,100 shareholders (8,700) held ordinary shares. During the period, approximately 20.2 million shares were traded (19.0) which corresponds to an average of about 331,000 shares per trading day (307,000). The annual turnover rate amounted to 47 per cent (47) during the period. The price of the ordinary share was SEK 206.00 (146.00) on 31 March, corresponding to a decrease with one per cent since year-end.

Preference shares

At the end of the period, approximately 8,700 shareholders (8,300) held preference shares. During the period approximately 0.7 million shares were traded (0.9), which corresponds to an average of about 11,800 shares per trading day (14,700). The annual turnover rate amounted to 29 per cent (36). On 31 March, the share price of the preference share was SEK 327.30 (365.00), corresponding to an increase of 4.9 per cent since year-end and a total return of 6.5 per cent since year-end.

Share capital

On 31 March, the share capital in Balder amounted to SEK 182,396,852 distributed among 182,396,852 shares. Each share has a quota value of SEK 1.00, whereof 11,229,432 shares are of Class A, 161,167,420 of Class B and 10,000,000 preference shares. The total number of outstanding shares amounts to 182,396,852. Each Class A share carries one vote and each Class B share and preference share carries one tenth of one vote.

EPRA key ratios 2016
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Mar
2015
Jan-Dec
EPRA NAV (Long-term net asset value), SEKm 29,334 14,730 27,436
EPRA NAV, SEK per share 170.15 90.70 159.14
EPRA Vacancy rate 5 5 4

Share price

Share price/Net asset value

Share price/Net asset value

(EPRA NAV) per ordinary share

Ownership list as of 2016-03-31

Owner A ordinary shares B ordinary shares Preference shares Total number
of shares
Capital, % Votes, %
Erik Selin via company 8,309,328 57,210,900 500 65,520,728 35.9 49.5
Arvid Svensson Invest AB 2,915,892 13,542,540 16,458,432 9.0 15.1
Swedbank Robur fonder 11,469,751 11,469,751 6.3 4.1
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning AB 6,267,899 6,267,899 3.4 2.2
Handelsbanken Fonder AB 5,278,388 5,278,388 2.9 1.9
SEB Investment Management 4,850,650 4,850,650 2.7 1.7
CBNY Norges Bank 2,955,571 2,955,571 1.6 1.0
AMF - Försäkring och fonder 2,716,472 2,716,472 1.5 1.0
Lannebo fonder 2,700,000 2,700,000 1.5 1.0
JPM Chase 2,614,035 68,487 2,682,522 1.5 1.0
Other 4,212 51,561,214 9,931,013 61,496,439 33.7 21.5
Total 11,229,432 161,167,420 10,000,000 182,396,852 100 100

Preference share calendar

Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 6 July 2016
Record day for payment of dividend 8 July 2016
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 13 July 2016
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 6 October 2016
Record day for payment of dividend 10 October 2016
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 13 October 2016
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 5 January 2017
Record day for payment of dividend 10 January 2017
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 13 January 2017

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 before tax, 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.

Net debt to assets excluding cash, %

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

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 period.

Share related

Equity per ordinary share, SEK

Shareholders' equity in relation to the number of outstanding ordinary shares at the end of the period 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 period.

Net operating income, SEKm Rental income less property costs.

Economic occupancy rate, %

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

Contracted rent and estimated market rent for vacant premises.

Surplus ratio, %

Net operating income in relation to rental income.

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 May 10, 2016.

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, www.balder.se.

Calendar

Interim report January-June 2016 23 August 2016 Interim report January-September 2016 3 November 2016 Year-end report 2016 22 February 2017

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

Head office Vasagatan 54 · Box 53 121 · 400 15 Gothenburg · Tel +46 31-10 95 70 · Fax +46 31-10 95 99
From 16 May our is new address is:
Parkgatan 49 · Box 53 121 · 411 39 Gothenburg · Tel +46 31-10 95 70 · Fax +46 31-10 95 99
Regional offices
Stockholm Drottninggatan 108 · 113 60 Stockholm · Tel +46 8-73 53 770
Vårby Allé 14 · 143 40 Vårby · Tel +46 8-73 53 770
Gothenburg Wetterlinsgatan 11G · 521 34 Falköping · Tel +46 515-72 14 80
Timmervägen 9A · 541 64 Skövde · Tel +46 500-47 88 50
Vasagatan 54 · Box 53 121 · 400 15 Göteborg · Tel +46 31-10 95 70
Öresund Esplanaden 15 · 265 34 Åstorp · Tel +46 42-569 40
Gustav Adolfs Torg 8 · 252 25 Helsingborg · Tel +46 42-17 21 30
Kalendegatan 26 · 211 35 Malmö · Tel +46 40-600 96 50
East Hospitalsgatan 11 · 602 27 Norrköping · Tel +46 11-15 88 90
Kapellgatan 29 A · 732 45 Arboga · Tel +46 589-194 50
Rönnbergagatan 10 · 723 46 Västerås · Tel +46 21-14 90 98
Storgatan 51 · 573 32 Tranås · Tel +46 140-654 80
Tunadalsgatan 6 · 731 31 Köping · Tel +46 221-377 80
North Forskarvägen 27 · 804 23 Gävle · Tel +46 26-54 55 80
Sandbäcksgatan 5 · 653 40 Karlstad · Tel +46 54-14 81 80
Tallvägen 8 · 854 66 Sundsvall · Tel +46 60-55 47 10
Letting Tel +46 20-151 151
Customer service Tel +46 774-49 49 49

This report is a translation of the Swedish Interim Report January-March 2016. In the event of any disparities between this report and the Swedish version, the latter will have priority.

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