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Platzer Fastigheter Holding

Annual Report Feb 18, 2015

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Year-end report 1 January — 31 December 2014

  • Rental income increased to SEK 525 m (464)
  • Profits from property management improved by 27% to SEK 211 m
  • Profit for the year amounted to SEK 298 m (294)
  • Real property value increased to SEK 8,343 m (6,913)
  • Equity per share amounted to SEK 30.98 (28.47)
  • Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.11 (3.82)
  • The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 0.75 per share (0,60), an increase of 25 %

Gamlestadens Resecentrum - Platzer has acquired the property, the future Gamlestaden 740:132, from SERNEKE and the parties will jointly develop the property and the future transport centre with a lettable area of around 17,000 m2.

Calendar

Year-end report 2014 1 April 2015 Q1 report January - March 2015 28 April 2015, 08.00 Annual General Meeting 2015 28 April 2015 6-month report January - June 2015 7 July 2015 9-month report January - September 2015 3 November 2015

For more information, please go to platzer.se or contact P-G Persson, CEO, +46 734 11 12 22 Lennart Ekelund, CFO, +46 703 98 47 87

Cover image: Fastigheten Gårda 1:15, Vestagatan 2 in north Gårda, where the Swedish Migration Board is consolidating its administration units in the Gothenburg area into renovated and purpose-designed offices. The Migration Board will move into the new premises on 1 January 2016.

A WORD FROM THE CEO

Well implemented development projects, improvements in cash flow from business operations, good property deals and an increasingly hot transactions market with a downward moving property yield requirement mean substantial changes in the value of some of our properties in 2014. More rewarding, a solid 70% of the revaluations have been generated through our own work.

The property value rose by 21% to SEK 8.3 billion. During the year we acquired seven properties for SEK 863 million and signed an agreement for the sale of one property during the fourth quarter. The purchased properties are located in prioritised areas - Mölndalsvägen, Norra Högsbo, Backaplan and Gamlestaden - where we wish to expand to become a leading property company. Net asset value, equity per share, has increased by 9%. Adjusted for losses on financial derivatives, the increase is 15%, which feels highly satisfactory. Above all, this shows that our aim of gradually increasing the rate of property and project development is in tune with market conditions and our own capacity.

Our day-to-day property business also continued to develop well over the past year. Successful letting and tenant relationships help deliver steadily increasing cash flow which, in turn, creates opportunities for property development and boosts our capacity

and willingness to pursue transactions. During the current year, our rental income rose by 13% and operating surplus by 16%. The surplus ratio was 75%. Profits from property management improved by 27% compared to the previous year. These improvements can be traced to daily management, growth via acquisitions and favourable interest rates. Growth combined with healthy profitability is an important part of Platzer's growth strategy which we continued to deliver on in 2014.

The urbanisation trend and migration to the Gothenburg area means that the population in the region is growing by around 10,000 new inhabitants each year. There is a severe housing shortage and the municipal planning office is working flat out to develop zoning plans to meet this demand. During the current year, we have seen a clear increase in political and public authority activity. City planning and infrastructure issues have been debated in both municipal decision-making forums and in the media. We are firmly convinced that areas where the city is growing and being developed offer the best opportunities to do good business at every level. As a local company with knowledge of the market, Platzer is part of and the driving force behind many of the most exciting growth areas in our region.

In 2014, we strengthened several parts of our organisation to meet the challenges that face us in the next few years and to enable us to accelerate the rate of our property and project development. The foremost challenge is to find new tenants for our properties and projects and to keep existing tenants. We have now reached a size that gives us stability and good cash flow from our day-to-day business and a critical mass of just over 600 leases to work with, which is a big advantage when it comes to matching tenants with premises.

On the back of our good performance in 2014, I look forward to an exciting 2015. Platzer is a leading company on the Gothenburg property market with the human know-how and financial muscle to continue to grow via net acquisitions and property development. We will leverage both over the coming years.

P-G Persson CEO

PLATZER IN BRIEF

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ.), (Platzer) is one of the leading commercial property companies and one of the largest in Gothenburg, primarily offering office space . The company owns and is developing 60 properties with a total area of around 415,000 m². Platzer delivers growth and profitability through longterm property development and management. We aim to forge good relationships with our tenants based on accessibility and excellent service. At the end of the period, Platzer had 43 employees.

Vision

Platzer aims to be the leading property company within commercial premises in the Gothenburg area. The natural first choice.

Business concept

Platzer creates value by owning and developing commercial properties in the Gothenburg area.

Financial targets

  • Net asset value per share: SEK 40 (2017)
  • Return on equity: Risk-free interest rate + 5 percentage points
  • Equity ratio: > 30%
  • Loan to value ratio: 65%

Strategy

  • To grow and become the leading property company in the Gothenburg area concentrated in selected sub-markets.
  • To build long-term relationships on commer cial, sustainable and ethical grounds by acti vely engaging with customers and suppliers.
  • To implement continuous improvements in our property portfolio by value-creating property and project development.
  • Loan financing of business based on the value of our properties. Utilise cash funds for value-creating property investments.

Value-creating growth

Platzer improves its property holdings via active management and letting, value-creating property development and new builds and the sale and purchase of properties.

Core values

Platzer has three core values. Our core values act as a decision-making support tool and create scope for personal responsibility in dayto-day interfaces with customers, suppliers, shareholders and colleagues.

Freedom with responsibility

I dare to invest for success. I show pride in my work and take responsibility for the role I play. I take responsibility for my own skills set and personal development. I accept help when I need it.

Long-term development

I actively seek opportunities for value-creating growth. I contribute to the sustainable development of our properties, areas and city. I build long-term relationships. I aim for constant improvement.

Openness

I am open to innovation and change. I am prepared to raise issues when I am not satisfied. I share my experiences with others. I maintain an open and professional dialogue.

COMMENTS JAN-DEC 2014

Comparative values for profit/loss items refer to the corresponding period last year and for balance sheet items to 31 December 2013.

Performance

Profits from property management improved by 27% in 2014 and amounted to SEK 211 m (166). This improvement is attributable to Platzer's growth strategy with an expanded property portfolio in 2014 compared to 2013 and to development actions and additional rentals in existing properties. Changes in value of properties amounted to SEK 401 m (117) for the year, financial instruments fell in value by SEK - 227 m (82) and profit for the year after tax was SEK 298 m (294).

Rental income

Rental income for the full year amounted to SEK 525 m (464), an increase of 13%. This increase in income is largely attributable to a larger property portfolio and new rentals and completed redevelopments. On balance day, rental income from current agreements is assessed to amount to SEK 565 m on an annual basis. The economic occupancy rate was 94% (93) in the year.

Property costs

Property costs during the year amounted to SEK 131 m (123), an increase mainly attributable to a larger property portfolio. The costs have also benefited from warmer than usual weather. In most cases, tenants are responsible for utility costs, such as heating, electricity, cooling and sanitation services, plus property tax.

Operating surplus

The operating surplus for the year amounted to SEK 394 m (341), an increase of 16%. The surplus ratio continued to be at a high and stable level at 75% (74).

Net financial items

Net financial items for 2014 amounted to SEK -151 m (-149). The increase in interest costs relate to loan financing of property acquisitions and result in a net cost to the income statement of around SEK -10 m compared with the previous year. The market interest rate was lower in 2014 than in 2013, and short-term rates in particular have shown through in the income statement, although this has been countered somewhat by higher marginal costs for bank financing. On balance day, the average interest rate, including the effects of derivative instrument contracts, was 2.77% (3.42).

Tax

The tax expense for the year amounted to SEK -87 m (-71) and largely comprises deferred tax; current tax amounts to SEK -16 m (-6). Sale of properties, which gives rise to a net realised gain/loss, is normally done via the sale of companies, which means any profit is then tax-free. In addition, the current tax system offers opportunities for tax-related depreciation and, in certain circumstances, repair work can be offset directly to reduce tax liabilities.

Cash flow

Net investments in properties during the year amounted to SEK 1,029 m (705), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 863 m (931). Investments in existing properties amounted to SEK 166 m (114). These investments have been primarily financed by company funds in order to optimise the use of liquid assets following the new share issue in the previous year. New loans of SEK 321 m have been taken out. Cash flow for the year amounted to SEK - 581 m (559). As at the year-end, liquid assets amounted to SEK 96 m (677). In addition to liquid assets, the company had unutilised loan commitments of SEK 480 m, including SEK 280 m in the form of construction loans, at the year-end.

Investment properties and changes in property values

Properties are reported at fair value of SEK 8,343 m (6,913) which is based on internal valuations on balance day. The properties are valued in association with the annual accounts internally using a ten-year cash flow model on all properties. As at the year-end, Platzer commissioned an external valuation of a selected number of properties comprising a cross-section of the property portfolio to quality-assure internal valuations. These external valuations cover around 30% of the value of the properties and were performed by Forum Fastighetsekonomi. These external valuations exceeded the internal valuations by 0.4%.

Around 70% of the changes in property values related to property development and associated new leasing, transactions and day-to-day management, while the balance is due to reduced direct yields. Property acquisitions during the year amounted to SEK 863 m (931). In the second quarter, Backa 173:2 was acquired. Five properties were acquired from Wallenstam in quarter four for SEK 700 m, plus the Gamlestadens Resecentrum project from Serneke. During the fourth quarter an agreement was also signed for the sale of Högsbo 11:3, which will be vacated during 2015, and is therefore accounted for as sales during the next year. Investments in existing properties during the period amounted to SEK 166 m (114), of which the largest single investment is the new build project Gårda 3:14 that is expected to be completed with possession in quarter three, 2015. Two major renovation projects have also been started for the Swedish Migration Board at Gårda 1:15 and Livered 1:329 with gradual possession during 2015.

Equity

The group had equity of SEK 2,966 m (2,726) as at 31 December. Equity per share was SEK 30.98 (28.47) on balance day, which is charged with a deferred tax liability of just over SEK 2.10. Adjusted Net Assets

Value EPRA NAV, was SEK 36.20 per share (30.58) on balance day. The equity ratio was 35% (36).

Loan financing and derivative gains/losses

On balance day, long-term interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 4,855 (4,520), which corresponds to a loan-to-value ratio of 58% (65). Loan financing is primarily effected via bank loans that are secured via mortgages on the properties. The average interest rate was 2.77% (3.42) on balance day. The average fixed-interest period, including the effects of interest rate derivatives used, was 4.7 years (2.8). The average period for tied-up capital was 1.8 years (2.3).

Interest rate derivative instruments are used to achieve the desired fixed-interest structure, primarily rate swaps, which are reported at fair value in the balance sheet, while gains/losses are reported in the income statement without applying hedge accounting. Falling market rates throughout the year have caused losses on Platzer's interest rate derivatives to increase to SEK -256 m (-29) which resulted in a loss for the period of SEK -227 m. These losses do not affect cash flow. As the derivatives mature, the losses will be booked and reduce financial costs in the income statement.

Financial assets and liabilities valued at fair value by the group consist of the derivative instruments and endowment policies described above. Derivative instruments and endowment policies are both in level 2 as per IFRS 13 in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value on long-term interest-bearing liabilities corresponds to the carrying amount as the discounting effect is not significant as the interest

Employees and organisation

on the loans is floating and market-based.

At the end of the reporting period, there were 43 employees. Platzer's property portfolio is structured into three market areas. The market areas are Platzer's units with responsibility for day-to-day management and development of the properties. These market areas are supported by two specialist units, Projekt, responsible for project development and project management, and leasing, that provides leasing support. Platzer's group and management departments consist of CEO, Business Development, Finance, Accounts, Communications and Sustainability.

Fourth quarter 2014

Rental income for the quarter amounted to SEK 131 m (117), an increase of 12%. The operating surplus for the quarter rose to SEK 97 m (84) and profits from properties under management improved 38% to SEK 51 m (37). Gains in value of property management for the quarter amounted to SEK 167 m (85) and losses on financial instruments were SEK -76 m (-6). Profit after tax for the quarter was SEK 108 m (101).

Events after the end of the reporting period

In January an agreement was signed for the sale of Gullbergsvass 703:53 at an agreed property value of SEK 210 m.

Parent Company

The parent company has no property holdings and provides certain group-wide services related to management and financing. Parent company income is entirely related to the invoicing of services to group companies.

Significant risks and uncertainties

The property business is always exposed to risks. Good internal controls and external audits, effective management systems and policies and proven practices for property valuations are all methods employed by Platzer to manage and reduce risks. For the main risks and uncertainties faced by Platzer, please see pages 36-38 and 57-58 in the 2013 Annual Report.

Accounting principles

Platzer prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) as adopted by the EU. The same accounting and valuation principles have been applied in the most recent annual report. New or revised IFRS standards that came into force in 2014 have not had any material effect on the Group's financial statements. This interim report is prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The parent company applies the Annual Accounts Act and RFR2.

Proposed dividend

The Board proposes that the Annual General Meeting adopt a dividend of SEK 0.75 per share (0.60).

Gothenburg, 18 February 2015

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ)

P-G Persson Chief Executive Officer

This year-end report has not been audited by the company's auditors.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY

SEK m 2014
Oct-Dec
2013
Oct-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2013
Jan-Dec
Rental income 131 117 525 464
Property costs -34 -33 -131 -123
Operating surplus 97 84 394 341
Central administration -10 -9 -32 -26
Net financial items -36 -38 -151 -149
Profit from property management 51 37 211 166
Gains/losses, investment properties 167 85 401 117
Gains/losses, financial instruments -76 -6 -227 82
Profit before tax 142 116 385 365
Tax on profit for the period -34 -15 -87 -71
Profit for the period1) 108 101 298 294
Earnings per share, 2) 1.13 1.32 3.11 3.82

1) There is no other comprehensive income for the Group, as the profit for the Group for the period is the same as the comprehensive income for the period. The entire profit is attributable to parent company shareholders. 2) There is no dilution effect, as there are no potential shares.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY

SEK m 31 Dec 2014 31 Dec 2013
ASSETS
Property management 8,343 6,913
Other fixed assets 6 6
Financial assets 36 22
Current assets 27 29
Cash and cash equivalents 96 677
TOTAL ASSETS 8,508 7,647
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 2,966 2,726
Deferred tax liability 244 172
Long term interest-bearing liabilities 4,855 4,520
Other non-current liabilities 292 47
Current liabilities 151 182
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,508 7,647
Pledged assets 5,000 4,670
Contingent liabilities 57 57

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW SUMMARY

SEK m 2014
Oct-Dec
2013
Oct-Dec
2014
Jan-Dec
2013
Jan-Dec
Operating activities
Operating surplus 97 84 394 341
Central administration -9 -8 -31 -25
Net financial items -36 -38 -151 -149
Income tax -3 -6 -16 -6
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in
working capital 49 32 196 161
Change in current receivables -5 -9 3 -9
Change in current liabilities 4 6 -7 5
Cash flow from operating activities 48 29 192 157
Investment activities
Investments in owned properties under management -67 -19 -166 -114
Acquisition of properties under management -726 -755 -843 -931
Property management, sold - 260 - 340
Other investments - -3 -1 -3
Cash flow from investment activities -793 -517 -1,010 -708
Financing activities
Amortisation of interest-bearing liabilities -1 -282 -6 -282
New borrowing of interest-bearing liabilities 321 614 321 757
Change in non-current receivables -1 - -1 -
Dividend - - -58 -35
New share issue - 670 -19 670
Cash flow from financing activities 319 1,002 237 1 110
Cash flow for the period -426 514 -581 559
Cash and cash equivalents at start of period 522 163 677 118
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 96 677 96 677

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY SUMMARY

2014 2013
SEK m Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Equity attributable to the parent company shareholders
At the start of the period 2,726 1,816
New share issue - 651
Total profit/loss for the period 298 294
Dividend -58 -35
At the end of the period 2,966 2,726

INCOME STATEMENT, PARENT COMPANY SUMMARY

2014 2013
SEK m Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Net sales 10 7
Operating expenses -10 -8
Net financial items -48 -34
Gains/losses, financial instruments -179 79
Profit/loss before tax and appropriations -227 44
Appropriations 108 87
Tax 27 -29
Profit/loss for the period1) -92 102

1) There is no other comprehensive income for the Parent Company, as the profit for the period is the same as the comprehensive income for the period.

BALANCE SHEET, PARENT COMPANY S U M M A R Y

SEK m 31 Dec 2014 31 Dec 2013
ASSETS
Shares in group companies 1,020 1,020
Other financial assets 1,538 1,192
Receivables from group companies 1,107 666
Other current assets 2 2
Cash and cash equivalents assets 4 446
TOTAL ASSETS 3,671 3,326
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 1,908 2,057
Untaxed reserves 42 22
Long-term liabilities 1,701 1,212
Current liabilities 20 35
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3,671 3,326
Pledged assets 1,492 1,170
Contingent liabilities 3,323 3,329

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Interest maturity Loan maturity
Year Loan amount,
SEK m
Share % Average
interest %
Loan amount,
SEK m
Share %
2015 1 915 39 1.50 1,980 41
2016 - - - 1,313 27
2017 - - - 1,032 21
2018 120 3 3.64 530 11
2019 200 4 3.47
2020 300 6 4.41
2021 670 14 3.23
2022 550 11 3.75
2023 100 2 3.75
2024 1,000 21 3.52
Total 4,855 100 2.77 4,855 100

KEY RATIOS

2014 2013
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Financial
Debt/equity ratio 1.6 1.7
Interest coverage ratio 2.4 2.1
Loan-to-value ratio (LTV), % 58 65
Equity ratio,% 35 36
Return on equity, % 10.5 12.9
Property-related
Dividend yield, % 5.2 5.3
Surplus ratio, % 75 74
Economic occupancy rate, % 94 93
Rental value, SEK / m2 1,490 1,363
Leasable area m2
thousands
415 374

SEGMENT REPORT J A N -DE C 2014

Management properties Project
properties
Total
Central Gothenburg West Gothenburg Gothenburg other
SEK m 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013
Rental income 298 254 74 72 152 134 1 4 525 464
Property costs -64 -58 -29 -27 -37 -33 -1 -5 -131 -123
Operating surplus 234 196 45 45 115 101 0 -1 394 341

Total operating surplus as above agrees with the operating surplus reported in the income statement. The difference between the operating surplus of SEK 394 m (341) and profit before tax of SEK 385 m (365) comprises central administration of SEK -32 m (-26), net financial items of SEK -151 m (-149) and gains/losses on property values and derivatives of SEK 174 m (199).

CHANGE IN PROPERTY VALUE

2014 2013
SEK m Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Value of properties, opening balance 6,913 6,091
Investments in existing properties 166 114
Property acquisitions 863 931
Property sales - -340
Gains/losses in value 401 117
Value of properties, closing balance 8,343 6,913

PROPERTY CATEGORY AND AREA

Fair Rental Econo
mic
oc
Rental Opera
ting
sur
Sur
plus
Number
of properties
Leasable
area, m2
value,
SEK m
value,
SEK m
cupancy
rate, %
income,
SEK m
plus,
SEK m
ratio,
%
PROPERTIES UNDER MANAGEMENT
Central Gothenburg
Offices/Retail 20 176,311 5,077 346 94 326 251 77
Industry/Warehouse/Other 2 23,925 329 20 75 15 12 80
Total 22 200,236 5,406 366 93 341 263 77
West Gothenburg
Offices/Retail 6 43,390 443 47 83 39 23 59
Industry/Warehouse/Other 9 53,123 364 39 90 35 21 60
Total 15 96,513 807 86 86 74 44 59
Gothenburg other
Offices/Retail 11 92,480 1,494 131 95 124 88 71
Industry/Warehouse/Other 2 18,813 342 25 100 25 19 76
Total 13 111,293 1,836 156 96 149 107 72
TOTAL MANAGEMENT
PROPERTIES 50 408,042 8,049 608 93 564 414 73
PROJECT PROPERTIES 10 7,007 294 5 29 1 -1 -
TOTAL PLATZER 60 415,049 8,343 613 92 565 413 73

The summary covers the property portfolio as of 31 December 2014.

The profit-related columns include applicable lease agreements, including future occupancies over the next six months, if the occupancies relate to existing properties. Lease agreements with occupancies later than this or for properties currently under construction are not included; such as leases related to new build premises in Gårda Norra. Rental value refers to the rental income plus the estimated market rent of vacant premises in their existing condition.

Rental income refers to the contracted rental income including agreed supplements, such as payments for heat and property taxes, irrespective of limited period discounts of approximately SEK 11 million as of 1 January 2015.

Operating surplus indicates the properties' earning potential on an annual basis defined as contracted rental income as of 1 January 2015, minus the estimated property costs including property administration for a rolling 12-month period.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Platzer owns and develops commercial properties in the Gothenburg area. These properties can be divided into three geographic areas. Central Gothenburg (Centrum, Gårda, Krokslätt and Gullbergsvass), West Gothenburg (Högsbo and Långedrag) and Gothenburg Other (Backaplan, Gamlestaden, Mölndal and Mölnlycke). Platzer aims to become the leading property company in all priority areas via profitable growth. The company is currently the market leader in Lilla Bommen, Gårda och Högsbo.

Property portfolio

As of 31 December 2014, the property portfolio comprised a total of 60 properties, including ten development projects, with a fair value of SEK 8,343 m.

The total lettable area was 415,049 m2, divided into offices 66%, retail 5%, industry/warehouse 15% and other 14%.

The economic occupancy rate during the period was 94% (93).

Rental performance

Platzer has 608 lease agreements for non-residential premises. Principal tenants include DB Schenker, Swedish Migration Board, Mölnlycke Health Care, Länsförsäkringar Göteborg & Bohuslän, Flexlink, Stampen, Domstolsverket (The Swedish Courts), AcadeMedia, Cochlear and Reinertsen.

The twenty largest leases accounted for 31% of the rental value.

The average remaining maturity was 43 months.

In addition, Platzer has signed lease agreements for new-build projects, with occupancy scheduled for 2015 - 2017.

In addition to lease agreements for non-residential premises, there are parking leases for indoor and outdoor parking and short-stay parking and leases for advertising displays and masts with a total rental value of SEK 39 m.

Lease structure/Agreements per year of maturity1)

Number of Rental
income Share %
2015 182 101 19
2016 150 91 17
2017 129 89 17
2018 94 99 18
2019 20 53 10
2020 19 37 7
2021- 14 63 12
Total 608 533 100
Parking/other 39
Minority -7
Total 565

1) 1) Excl. lease agreements related to new build projects.

Krokslätt 149:10, Mölndalsvägen 36-38, Gothenburg Skår 57:14, Gamla Almedalsvägen 1-51, Gothenburg

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year Platzer acquired seven properties and signed an agreement to sell one property. Subsequently an agreement was signed for the sale of one further property in early 2015. All the properties are located in Gothenburg.

During the second quarter, Backa 173:2 was acquired, a retail property of 6,000 m2 at Backaplan. Platzer already owns three properties in the area, which is one of the largest retail locations in Sweden.

On 1 December 2014, five properties were acquired from Wallenstam. Four of these properties are office properties close to Almedals fabriker and Mölndalsåns dalgång. These properties comprise a total lettable area of around 33,000 m2. In addition, there is also future planning permission to develop around 25,000 m2. at Almedals fabriker and at a property in norra Högsbo, adjacent to a property already owned by Platzer.

On 30 December, a property under construction, Gamlestaden 740:132, was acquired from SERNEKE with which agreement has been reached to develop Gamlestadens Resecentrum with a total area of approximately 17,000 m2. The project is expected to be completed in late 2017 and the total project cost is estimated to be SEK 450 million.

During the fourth quarter Platzer signed an agreement to sell Högsbo 11:3, a small storage property, to a private property owner. As the property is to be vacated during 2015, it is reported as a sale in 2015. In early January the Gullbergsvass 703:53 car park was sold to the City of Gothenburg, while at the same time Platzer was granted the right to acquire planning permission in the future for around 40,000 m2 when the new Hisingsbron bridge is completed.

Leasable area, m2
Quar
ter
Properties Area Segment Offices Re
tail
Industry/
Warehouse
Other Total
2 Backa 173:2 Backaplan Gothenburg other 151 5,330 420 5,901
4 Krokslätt 148:13 Krokslätt Central Gothenburg 2,581 616 20 3,217
4 Krokslätt 149:10 Krokslätt Central Gothenburg 6,928 1,000 7,928
4 Krokslätt 34:13 Krokslätt Central Gothenburg 10,905 725 1,308 375 13,313
4 Skår 57:14 Krokslätt Central Gothenburg 8,286 119 8,405
4 Högsbo 2:2 Högsbo Project 350 350
4 Gamlestaden 740:132,
future
Gamlestaden Project

Backaplan is one of Sweden's largest commercial centres and one of four strategic hubs in the ongoing development of the city of Gothenburg. Platzer owns four properties in the area where Tingstadsvassen 4:3 can be seen here at Motorgatan 2.

28,851 6,055 2,463 1,745 39,114

PROPER T Y AND PROJEC T DE VELOPMEN T

During the year, Platzer has intensified work to review and develop project opportunities in its existing property portfolio. As shown in the table below, our possible project portfolio now contains over 100,000 m2 of premises area (LOA in Swedish) of which 9,700 m2 are now in the course of development. The projects presented primarily concern office properties with service elements. The total investment in these projects is estimated at around SEK 3 billion.

The projects where construction is in progress are fully let. Gårda 3:12/3:14 is a combined new build and renovation for the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Gothenburg Region Municipal Association with both due to move in during September 2015. Gårda 1:15 and Livered 1:392 are being renovated for the Swedish Migration Board with work scheduled to be completed by 1 January 2016.

Property 1)
Type
New
premises
area m2
Project phase Possible
construction
2)
start
Gårda 3:12, 3:14 PU 8,500 construction in progress in progress
Gårda 1:15/Livered 1:392 FU 1,200 construction in progress in progress
Gårda 2:12 PU 15-25,000 zoning plan starts 2015 2016
Gårda 16:17 PU 12-15,000 zoning plan starts 2015 2016
Gamlestaden 740:132 PU 15-20,000 zoning plan finalised 2015/2016
Högsbo 7:21 PU 5,000 zoning plan finalised 2015/2016
Generatorn 1 PU 5,000 zoning plan finalised 2015
Bagaregården 17:26 PU 5-7,000 zoning plan finalised 2015/2016
Gullbergsvass 5:10 FU 7,000 zoning plan starts 2015 2016
Skår 57:14 PU 15-20,000 zoning plan started 2014 2017
Total 88,700-113,700

Possible development projects

The summary covers potential projects identified in owned properties or properties with a purchase agreement in place.

1) Type refers to property development (FU),where an existing building is used as a base or project development (PU), i.e. new build.

2) Possible construction start means when the project is assessed to be ready to start provided planning work proceeds

as expected and that letting has reached a satisfactory level.

Gårda 3:12/3:14, Anders Personsgatan in Gårda Norra – A combined new and converted construction for the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) and Gothenburg Region Association of Local Authorities (GR), which will both be moving into the properties during September 2015. The properties are 12,000 m2 in size and is fully let.

YEAR-END REPORT JAN—DEC 2014 17

PROPER T Y LIS T

Leasable area, m2
No. Management properties Area Year of
construc
tion
Offices Retail Industry/
Warehouse
Other Total
1 Backa 173:2 Backaplan 1979 151 5,330 420 5,901
2 Balltorp 1:135 Mölndal 1989 5,515 515 377 6,407
3 Bagaregården 17:26 Gamlestaden 1941/2010 24,977 365 7,515 2,535 35,392
4 Bosgården 1:71 Mölndal 1988 4,687 56 4,743
5 Brämaregården 35:4 Backaplan 1984/1991 12,377 222 855 13,454
6 Forsåker 1:196 Mölndal 1955/2002 5,242 150 5,392
7 Fänkålen 2 Mölndal 1990 3,913 45 536 4,494
8 Gasklockan 2 Mölndal 1991 1,482 3,394 4,876
9 Gullbergsvass 1:1 Gullbergsvass 1988 16,003 16,003
10 Gullbergsvass 1:17 Gullbergsvass 1993 5,400 5,400
11 Gullbergsvass 5:10 Gullbergsvass 1988 11,736 252 487 12,475
12 Gullbergsvass 5:26 Gullbergsvass 2010 15,298 1,447 16,745
13 Gullbergsvass 703:53 Gullbergsvass 1 991 9,000 9,000
14 Gårda 1:15 Gårda 1971/1992 10,777 10,777
15 Gårda 13:7 Gårda 2003 14,925 14,925
16 Gårda 16:17 Gårda 1986 15,234 168 564 15,966
17
18
Gårda 3:12
Gårda 4:11
Gårda
Gårda
1956/1998
1965/2002
3,503
7,464
433 3,503
7,897
19 Gårda 8:2 Gårda 1940/2007 1,960 1,960
20 Högsbo 1:4 Högsbo 1980 1,638 1,444 3,082
21 Högsbo 11:3 Högsbo 1960 400 1,257 1,657
22 Högsbo 11:5 Högsbo 1959 3,670 3,670
23 Högsbo 13:6 Högsbo 1992 6,196 1,658 7,854
24 Högsbo 2:1 Högsbo 1991 6,300 6,300
25 Högsbo 27:8 Högsbo 1971 528 2,028 2,556
26 Högsbo 3:6 Högsbo 1964 4,831 19,588 722 25,141
27 Högsbo 3:9 Högsbo 1971 2,123 2,210 4,333
28 Högsbo 32:3 Högsbo 1974 6,381 1,053 570 8,004
29 Högsbo 34:13 Högsbo 1981 493 1,287 1,780
30 Högsbo 39:1 Högsbo 1972 3,390 3,390
31 Högsbo 4:1 Högsbo 1965/1972 1,310 510 2,823 4,643
32 Högsbo 4:4 Högsbo 1962 2,670 3,718 6,388
33 Högsbo 4:6 Högsbo 1974 1,349 2,549 3,898
34 Krokslätt 148:13 Krokslätt 1952 2,581 616 20 3,217
35 Krokslätt 149:10 Krokslätt 1952/98 6,928 1,000 7,928
36 Krokslätt 34:13 Krokslätt 1950/88 10,905 725 1,308 375 13,313
37 Livered 1:329 Mölndal 1962 13,937 13,937
38 Nordstaden 13:12 Centre 1929/1993 5,070 5,070
39 Nordstaden 14:1 Centre 1993/1995 8,958 8,958
40 Nordstaden 20:5 Centre 1943 2,554 231 2,785
41 Skår 57:14 Krokslätt 1929 8,286 119 8,405
42 Solsten 1:110 Mölnlycke 1991 1,658 1,089 356 3,103
43 Solsten 1:132 Mölnlycke 2002 4,953 4,953
44 Stampen 4:42 Centre 2009 5,769 2,847 8,616
45 Stampen 4:44 Centre 1930 14,681 14,681
46 Stigberget 34:12 Centre 1967/1999 4,457 2,801 264 253 7,775
47 Stigberget 34:13 (share 50,3%) Centrum 1969 2,738 66 2,033 4,837
48 Tingstadsvassen 3:8 Backaplan 1991 29 3,966 11 850 4,856
49 Tingstadsvassen 4:3 Backaplan 1943/1986 517 3,268 3,785
50 Älvsborg 178:2,9 Långedrag 1993 9,659 296 3,862 13,817
Total properties under management 269,681 17,647 61,088 59,626 408,042
Project property Area Year of
construction
Offices Retail Industry/
Warehouse
Other Total
51 Gamlestaden 740:132, future Gamlestaden
52 Gårda 2:12 Gårda 1959 1,785 1,340 3,125
53 Gårda 3:14 Gårda 0
54 Högsbo 2:2 Högsbo 350 350
55 Högsbo 3:5 Högsbo 0
56 Högsbo 7:21 Högsbo 0
57 Högsbo 14:3 Högsbo 1967 3,255 277 3,532
58 Högsbo 757:118 Högsbo 0
59 Högsbo 757:121 Högsbo 0
60 Högsbo 757:122 Högsbo 0
Total project properties 5,040 1,340 277 350 7,007
Total 274,721 18,987 61,365 59,976 415,049

THE SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS

Platzer B shares were floated on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Mid Cap, on 29 November 2013 at an initial price of SEK 26.50 per share. In conjunction with the listing, a new share issue was also offered that raised SEK 651 m for the company net of issue costs. On 31 December 2014, the market price of the shares was SEK 33.50 and the company had a market capitalisation of SEK 3,208 m.

Share capital

On balance day, the share capital in Platzer was divided into 20,000,000 A shares that carry 10 votes per share and 75,747,434 B shares that carry one (1) vote per share. The quota value is SEK 0.10 per share.

Dividend policy and dividend

The long-term aim is for the dividend to be 50 per cent of profits from property management after tax (22 per cent standard tax). The board will propose that the AGM adopt a dividend of SEK 0.75 (0.60) per share.

Ownership structure

At the end of the period, there were 3,206 shareholders. Foreign ownership amounted to six per cent of the share capital and two per cent of the voting rights.

Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ) was

formed on 1 January 2008 by Ernström & C:o, Brinova Fastigheter (acquired by Backahill AB 2012) and Länsförsäkringar Göteborg and Bohuslän. The same group still constitutes Platzer´s A shareholders.

Platzer's Articles of Association include a pre-emption clause that means a buyer of A shares, who did not previously own any A shares is obliged to offer the shares acquired to the other owners of A shares, unless the acquisition was effected via an intra-group transfer. If owners of A shares do not acquire the shares offered, the transferred shares will automatically be converted to B shares before the acquisition is registered in the register of shareholders.

Information to shareholders

Platzer's primary information channel is platzer.se. All press releases and financial reports are published here. Press releases and reports can be received by email or text message at time of publication. The website also contains presentations from shareholder meetings and analyst meetings, general information about the shares, reports on corporate governance, financial data, and details of executive trading disclosures.

MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS

The major shareholders of Platzer Fastigheter Holding AB (publ) as of 31 December 2014

Shareholder Number of
A shares
Number of
B shares
Number of
shares
Number
of votes
Capital
share
Ernström & C:o 10,000,000 0 10,000,000 36.3 % 10.4 %
Länsförsäkringar Göteborg och Bohuslän 5,000,000 11,162,490 16,162,490 22.2 % 16.9 %
Backahill 5,000,000 5,625,000 10,625,000 20.2 % 11.1 %
Hielte / Hobohm Family 0 19,293,745 19,293,745 7.0 % 20.2 %
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning AB 0 10,243,957 10,243,957 3.7 % 10.7 %
Lesley Invest (incl. private holdings) 0 2,771,490 2,771,490 1.0 % 2.9 %
Svolder AB 0 2,568,684 2,568,684 0.9 % 2.7 %
Danske Capital 0 1,905,828 1,905,828 0.7 % 2.0 %
Fjärde AP-fonden 0 1,807,530 1,807,530 0.7 % 1.9 %
M2 Capital Management 0 1,502,823 1,502,823 0.5 % 1.5 %
Other shareholders 0 18,865,887 18,865,887 6.8 % 19.7 %
Total (approx. 3,200 shareholders) 20,000,000 75,747,434 95,747,434 100 % 100 %

KEY RATIOS PER SHARE

2014 Jan-Dec 2013 Jan-Dec
Equity, SEK 30.98 28.47
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 36.20 30.58
Market value, SEK 33.50 27.00
Profit after tax, SEK 1) 3.11 3.82
Profit from property management, SEK 2.21 2.16
Cash flow from operating activities, SEK 2.00 2.04
Dividend, SEK 2 0.75 0.60
No. of shares as at balance day, thousands 95,747 95,747
Average number of shares, thousands 95,747 76,772

1) No dilution effect, as no potential shares.

2) Dividend proposed for 2014.

DEFINITIONS

FINANCIAL

Debt/equity ratio

Interest-bearing liabilities divided by equity.

Interest coverage ratio

Profit after financial income divided by interest expenses.

Loan-to-value ratio (LTV)

Interest-bearing liabilities divided by the value of properties.

Equity ratio

Total shareholders' equity divided by total assets

Return on equity Profit after tax as a percentage of average equity.

PROPERTY-RELATED

Dividend yield Operating surplus as a percentage of the average value of the properties

Surplus ratio

Operating surplus as a percentage of rental income.

Economic occupancy rate

Rental income as a percentage of the rental value where rental income is defined as rents charged as well as supplements such as payments for heating and property tax and rental value is defined as rental income plus the estimated market rent (excluding supplements) for estimated vacant areas (in their 'as is' condition).

Rental value, SEK / m2

Rental value divided by the lettable area where the rental value is defined as rental income plus estimated market rent (excluding supplements) for vacant areas (in their 'as is' condition).

SHARES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per share

Equity and net asset value calculated in terms of the number of shares on balance day; others are calculated in terms of the average number of shares.

EPRA NAV

Shareholders' equity on balance day adjusted

P l a t z e r F a s t i g h e t e r H o l d i n g A B ( p u b l ) , B o x 2 11 , 4 0 1 2 3 G O T H E N B U R G Address: Anders Personsgatan 16 Tel +46 (0)31 63 12 00, Fax +46 (0)31 63 12 01 [email protected] platzer.se Head office: Gothenburg Company number: 556746-6437

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