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Fast. Balder

Quarterly Report May 7, 2014

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Fastighets AB Balder Interim report January–March 2014

  • Profit from property management before tax amounted to SEK 234m (161), cor responding to SEK 1.15 per ordinary share (0.82)
  • Rental income amounted to SEK 566m (448)
  • Profit after tax amounted to SEK 282m (406), corresponding to SEK 1.45 per ordi nary share (2.36)
  • Shareholders' equity amounted to SEK 54.02 per ordinary share (44.47) and the net asset value amounted to SEK 63.41 per ordinary share (52.19)

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 29.1 billion (22.5) as of 31 March 2014. The Bal der share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stock holm, Mid Cap segment.

Net profit for the year in brief

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

Jan–Mar 2014

  • • Rental income amounted to SEK 566m (448).
  • • Net operating income increased by 29 per cent to SEK 350m (272).
  • • Profit from property management increased by 45 per cent to SEK 234m (161), which corresponds to SEK 1.15 per ordinary share (0.82).
  • • The occupancy rate has increased to 95 per cent (93).
  • • Changes in value in respect of investment properties amounted to SEK 247m (170). The average yield requirement amounted to 5.9 per cent (5.9).
  • • Changes in value of interest rate derivatives have impacted the result by SEK –124m (189).
  • • Net profit after tax amounted to SEK 282m (406), which corresponds to SEK 1.45 per ordinary share (2.36).
  • • Six properties were acquired and three were sold.
  • • Disposed of all repurchased shares for SEK 221m (–).
2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
2012
Jan–Dec
2011
Jan–Dec
2010
Jan–Dec
2009
Jan–Dec
2008
Jan–Dec
2007
Jan–Dec
2006
Jan–Dec
Rental income, SEKm 566 448 1 884 1 701 1 466 1 333 854 633 678 524
Profit from property
management before tax, SEKm 234 161 854 691 516 417 315 174 179 160
Changes in value of properties, SEKm 247 170 854 812 990 1 047 4 –201 642 212
Changes in value of derivatives, SEKm –124 189 433 –71 –520 148 –23 –333 7
Profit after tax, SEKm 282 406 1 738 1 162 812 1 338 248 –388 785 441
Carrying amount of properties, SEKm 29,105 22,483 27,532 22,278 17,556 14,389 12,669 7,086 6,758 6,997
Data per ordinary share
Average number of shares, thousands 159,919 159,537 159,537 159,537 158,656 149,487 112,902 95,910 97,318 94,050
Profit after tax, SEK 1.45 2.36 10.11 6.69 4.87 8.95 2.20 –4.04 8.07 4.69
Profit from property
management before tax, SEK 1.15 0.82 4.57 3.73 3.00 2.79 2.79 1.81 1.84 1.70
Outstanding number of shares, thousands 162,397 159,537 159,537 159,537 159,537 149,487 149,487 94,458 97,318 97,318
Carrying amount of properties, SEK 179.22 140.93 172.58 139.64 110.04 96.25 84.75 75.02 69.44 71.90
Shareholders' equity, SEK 54.02 44.47 52.14 42.15 35.57 31.13 22.19 19.63 23.49 15.42
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 63.41 52.19 60.50 50.37 41.83 32.89 22.16 20.95 22.33 13.06
Share price on closing date, SEK 78.50 45.90 66.00 37.30 25.30 29.40 12.50 7.00 13.33 17.00

Comments by the CEO

Dear shareholder!

We have had an excellent start to the year. During the first quarter, we acquired additional properties at Backaplan in Gothenburg, among other transactions. In our view, Backaplan is one of the most interesting development areas in Gothenburg, particularly for residential properties. We are currently engaged in intensive work, to stake out the way forward together with the City of Gothenburg and all of the other stakeholders.

We are also very happy about the acquisitions of hotel properties during the first quarter and not least about the acquisition of an additional 14 hotels, which we will take into possession during the second quarter.

Profit from property management is increasing strongly, helped by low interest rates, a mild winter but most importantly of all, by the outstanding dedication and energetic work of Balder's employees and the staff of our associated companies during all these years. We have a lower level of vacancies than the previous year, despite a clearly larger property portfolio, which now gives us an occupancy rate of 95%.

I take a bow on behalf of all shareholders!

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 and is estimated to largely consist of deferred tax, which does not affect the cash flow.

Current earning capacity on a twelve-month basis

SEKm 2014
31 Mar
2013
31 Dec
2013
30 Sep
2013
30 June
2013
31 Mar
2012
31 Dec
2012
30 Sep
2012
30 June
2012
31 Mar
2011
31 Dec
2011
30 Sep
2011
30 June
Rental income 2,310 2,260 1,885 1,865 1,800 1,800 1,790 1,710 1,685 1,530 1,480 1,450
Property costs –735 –735 –580 –575 –560 –560 –560 –530 –525 –465 –455 –445
Net operating income 1,575 1,525 1,305 1,290 1,240 1,240 1,230 1,180 1,160 1,065 1,025 1,005
Property and
administrative expenses –165 –165 –125 –120 –120 –120 –115 –115 –110 –105 –100 –100
Profit from property
management from
associated companies 180 170 150 130 130 120 110 95 95 90 85 85
Operating profit 1,590 1,530 1,330 1,300 1,250 1,240 1,225 1,160 1,145 1,050 1,010 990
Net financial items –535 –535 –515 –510 –495 –495 –505 –500 –505 –445 –420 –410
Profit from
property management 1 055 995 815 790 755 745 720 660 640 605 590 580
Taxes –232 –219 –179 –174 –166 –164 –189 –174 –168 –159 –155 –153
Profit after tax 823 776 636 616 589 581 531 486 472 446 435 427
Profit after tax
attributable to
Ordinary shareholders 623 576 506 486 469 461 411 386 372 366 355 347
Preference shareholders 200 200 130 130 120 120 120 100 100 80 80 80
Profit from property
management before tax
according to current
earnings capacity per
ordinary share, SEK 5.26 4.99 4.29 4.14 3.98 3.92 3.76 3.51 3.38 3.29 3.20 3.13

Results, income and costs

Results

Profit from property management increased by 45 per cent during the period and amounted to SEK 234m (161), which corresponds to SEK 1.15 per ordinary share (0.82). Profit from property management includes SEK 39m (36) in respect of associated companies.

Net profit after tax for the period amounted to SEK 282m (406), corresponding to SEK 1.45 per ordinary share (2.36). Profit before tax was affected by changes in value in respect of properties of SEK 247m (170), changes in value of interest rate derivatives of SEK –124m (189) and profit from participations in associated companies of SEK 33m (30).

Rental income

Rental income increased by 26 per cent to SEK 566m (448). The increase was primarily due to a larger real estate portfolio. The leasing portfolio was estimated to have a rental value on 31 March of SEK 2,463m (1,934) on a full-year basis. The average rental level for the entire real estate portfolio amounted to SEK 1,233/sq.m. (1,256). The decrease in the average rental level was due to the acquisition of Bovista Invest, which mainly consists of 4,300 residential apartments.

Rental income shows a considerable diversification of risks as regards tenants, sectors and locations. The economic occupancy rate amounted to 95 per cent (93) on 31 March. The total rental value of unlet areas for the period amounted to SEK 128m (134) on an annual basis.

Property costs

Property costs amounted to SEK 217m (176) during the year. The increase in property costs was mainly due to the change in the property portfolio but these costs were also positively impacted by a mild winter with very little snow.

Net operating income increased by 29 per cent to SEK 350m (272), which implies a surplus ratio of 62 per cent (61).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 internal 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 238m (167). Realised changes in value amounted to SEK 9m (3).

The average yield requirement as of 31 March amounted to 5.9 per cent (5.9). 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 40m (31) during the first quarter. The increase was largely due to the acquisition of Bovista.

Participations in the profit of associated companies

Balder owns 50 per cent of the property-managing associated companies and project development companies Bovieran and Fix Holding. The participating interest in the finance and credit management company Collector amounts to 48 per cent. Profit from participations in associated companies amounted to SEK 33m (30) during the period and Balder's participation in the associated companies' profit from property management amounted to SEK 39m (36). Profit before tax was impacted by unrealised changes in value in respect of properties and interest rate derivatives of SEK 2m (2).

Net financial items and changes in value of derivatives

Net financial items amounted to SEK –115m (–116) and unrealised changes on value of interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK –124m (189). The negative change in value during the period was due to a decrease in the level of interest rates since year-end. Unrealised changes in value do not affect the cash flow.

Net financial items are equivalent to borrowing at an average interest rate of 2.7 per cent (3.4) during the period, including the effect of accrued interest from interest rate derivatives.

Taxes

Balder reported a deferred tax expense for the period of SEK 69m (109).

Current tax only arises in exceptional cases due to the possibilities of making tax write-offs, tax deductions for certain investments in properties and use of existing loss carry-forwards. Current tax arises for subsidiaries where no group contributions for tax purposes exist mainly companies acquired during the year.

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 930m (552). At year-end, the group's overall tax deficit amounted to about SEK 2,000m.

Cash flow

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 187m (111). Investing activities have burdened the cash flow by SEK 1,204m (155). During the period, acquisition of properties of SEK 1,164m (–), investments in existing properties of SEK 210m (105) and investments in property, plant and equipment, financial investments, associated companies of SEK 86m (72) and dividends paid of SEK 50m (30) have been financed through cash flow from operating activities of SEK 196m (77), by property divestments of SEK 47m (20) and financial investments of SEK 210m (2), disposal of own shares of SEK 221m (–) and net borrowing of SEK 937m (85).

Total cash flow for the period amounted to SEK 100m (–23). The group's cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and unutilised credit facilities amounted to SEK 1,432m (259) on 31 March.

Employees and organisation

The number of employees on 31 March amounted to 288 persons (221), of whom 95 (63) were women. Balder is organised into five regions with 16 areas in total. The head office with group-wide functions is located in Gothenburg.

Parent Company

The parent company's operations mainly consist of performing group-wide services but an important part also relates to sales of services, principally to associated companies. Sales in the parent company amounted to SEK 29m (25) during the period.

Net profit amounted to SEK –39m (157). No dividend from subsidiaries and associated companies was included (–) and changes in value of unrealised interest rate derivatives amounted to SEK –111m (160).

Real estate holdings

On 31 March, Balder owned 501 properties (430) with a lettable area of approximately 1,997,000 sq.m. (1,540,000) and a value of SEK 29,105m (22,483). Balder's total rental value amounted to SEK 2,463m (1,934).

Balder's commercial properties are located in the centre and immediate suburbs of big cities and surrounding municipal areas. Balder's residential properties are located in places that are growing and developing positively. Balder's ambition is to continue growing in selected markets.

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
Stockholm 57 429,679 693 1,612 647 93 9,165 31
Gothenburg/
West 209 756,738 877 1,160 841 96 9,644 33
Öresund 57 276,553 405 1,463 378 94 5,427 19
East 98 379,973 341 898 326 95 3,292 11
North 80 153,754 147 953 143 97 1,577 5
Total 501 1,996,697, 2,463 1,233 2,335 95 29,105 100
Distributed by property category
Residential 346 1,210,180 1,177 973 1,148 97 12,605 43
Office 77 464,574 805 1,732 741 92 9,540 33
Retail 40 175,879 272 1,547 258 95 3,971 14
Other 38 146,064 208 1,427 189 91 2,989 10
Total 501 1,996,697 2,463 1,233 2,335 95 29,105 100

Balder's real estate holdings on 2014-03-31 1)

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.

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 yield 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 5.9 per cent, excluding project real estate, which is unchanged compared to the start of the year.

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

Project real estate

During the first quarter, we took possession of the hotel property in Lund. The property is fully let and is managed under the Park Inn by Radisson brand. Balder had three properties under construction as of 31 March. The overall investment will amount to about SEK 1,375m on completion, of which about SEK 380m remains to be invested.

Rosvalla arena, Brandholmen 1:72 is under construction in Nyköping, with a lettable area of about 13,000 sq.m. The property is fully let to Nyköping municipality and is subject to a 25-year lease. The property will be completed during the third quarter of 2014.

In Stockholm, Skeppshandeln 1 is under construction with a lettable area of almost 14,000 sq.m. and 280 pertaining parking places. The property is 95 per cent let to tenants including ICA, Profil Hotels and Bengt Dahlgren AB. The property will be completed during the third quarter of 2014.

Balder has entered into a turnkey agreement regarding construction of approximately 200 apartments in Örestad Syd in Copenhagen. The lettable area will amount to about 18,000 sq.m. The project is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2015, and will be let in three phases.

Unrealised changes in value

The overall carrying amount of Balder's 501 properties (430) amounted to SEK 29,105m (22,483) on 31 March. The unrealised change in value during the period amounted to SEK 238m (167) and was attributable to improved net operating income.

Investments, acquisitions and divestments

During the year, a total of SEK 1,374m (105) was invested, of which SEK 1,164m(–)related to acquisitions and SEK 210m(105) related to investments in existing properties and projects. Properties with a sales value of SEK 47m (20) were sold during the period.

The change in the real estate portfolio during the year may be seen in the table below.

Change in carrying amount of properties 2014 2013
SEKm Number SEKm Number
Real estate portfolio, 1 January 27,532 498 22,278 432
Investments in existing properties 210 105
Acquisitions 1,164 6
Sales –38 –3 –18 –2
Change in value of investment properties, unrealised 238 167
Currency changes –1 –50
Real estate portfolio, 31 December 29,105 501 22,483 430

Property transactions 2014

Quarter Number Name of property Municipality Property category Lettable area, sq.m.
Acquisitions
One 1 Nordstaden 10:15 Gothenburg Office 2,529
One 1 Backa 170:1 Gothenburg Other 3,500
One 1 Tingstadsvassen 3:7 Gothenburg Retail 5,243
One 1 Backa 169:3 Gothenburg Retail 1,975
One 1 Jöns Petter Borg 14 Lund Hotel 8,462
One 1 Heden 24:11 Gothenburg Hotel 17,875
Total 6 39,584

Divestments

One 1 Rivan 4 Lund Retail 1,231
One 1 Edberga 1 Åtvidaberg Residential 5,572
One 1 Norr 5:8 Hjo Residential 3,270
Total 3 10,073

Associated companies

Balder owns 50 per cent of property-managing associated companies and associated companies which conduct project development. In addition, Balder owns 48 per cent of the finance and credit management company Collector. The property-managing associated companies include Centur, Akroterion and Tulia. Bovieran and Fix Holding work

In order to illustrate Balder's holdings in associated companies, Balder's participations in the balance sheets and real estate holdings of property-managing associated companies are reported below and presented according to IFRS accounting policies.

Total 53 142,337 200 1,405 188 93 2,585 100
Project 4 1 98 4
Total 49 142,337 200 1,405 187 93 2,487 96
Öresund 7 24,282 23 947 21 92 277 11
Gothenburg 10 30,076 29 954 28 99 379 15
Stockholm 32 87,980 148 1,686 137 93 1,831 71
Distributed by region
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, %

with project development. Balder's participation in the real estate portfolio of associated companies on 2014-03-31

Distributed by property category
Residential 4 3,406 4 1,279 4 97 80 3
Office 7 34,711 77 2,216 68 88 820 32
Retail 32 94,454 98 1,038 94 96 1,221 47
Other 6 9,768 21 2,117 21 99 366 14
Total 49 142,337 200 1,405 187 93 2,487 96
Project 4 1 98 4
Total 53 142,337 200 1,405 188 93 2,585 100

Distributed by region, %

Distributed by property category, %

Balder's participation in the balance sheets of property-owning associated companies

SEKm 2014
31 Mar
2013
31 Mar
Assets
Properties 2,585 2,243
Other assets 28 20
Cash and cash equivalents 63 18
Total assets 2,676 2,282
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Equity/shareholder loan 1,043 769
Interest-bearing liabilities 1,449 1,392
Other liabilities 184 120
Total equity and liabilities 2,676 2,282

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 5.3 years (4.3). Balder's 10 largest leases represent 9.3 per cent (8.6) of total rental income and the average lease term amounts to 11.1 years (10.3). No individual lease accounts for more than 1.7 per cent (1.6) of Balder's total rental income and no individual customer accounts for more than 1.7 per cent (2.6) of total rental income.

Lease maturity structure 2014-03-31

Maturity date Number of
leases
Proportion, % Contracted
rent, SEKm
Proportion, %
2014 573 23 84 4
2015 728 29 292 12
2016 551 22 209 9
2017 430 17 195 8
2018– 236 9 431 18
Total 2,518 100 1,211 52
Residential 1) 15,360 1,065 46
Car park 1) 5,353 16 1
Garage 1) 5,478 43 2
Total 28,709 2,335 100

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

Maturity structure of commercial lease contracts

Annual rental income per maturity

Balder´s ten largest customers

2014-03-31

  • • ICA Sverige
  • • Kopparbergs Bryggerier
  • • County Administrative board of Stockholm
  • • Magnora AB
  • • Rasta Group
  • • Scandic Hotels AB
  • • Sirius International Insurance
  • • Stureplansgruppen
  • • Västra Götalands county council
  • • Winn Hotel Group

Financing

Shareholders' equity

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 11,649m (8,660) on 31 March and the equity/assets ratio amounted to 36.8 per cent (35.7). During the period, equity increased by comprehensive income for the period of SEK 283m (401),the disposal of all repurchased shares of SEK 221m (–) and decreased by SEK 50m (30) on account of dividend to the preference shareholders, which is paid out quarterly.

Interest-bearing liabilities

The group's interest-bearing liabilities in respect of properties amounted to SEK 16,379m (13,504) on 31 March, corresponding to a loan-to-value ratio of 56.3 per cent (60.1). The interest-bearing liabilities consist of three bonds of SEK 1,350m (250) in total, a certificate programme with a framework amount of SEK 1,500m (1,000) and bilateral bank loans with Nordic banks. Balder's certificate programme had an outstanding volume of SEK 825m (925) on 31 March. On 31 March, the average interest rate refixing period was 3.3 years (4.8).

The fixed credit term amounted to 5.0 years (6.4) and the average interest rate amounted to 3.1 per cent (3.6), including the effect of accrued interest from the interest rate derivative instruments which are recognised as fixed interest borrowing in the table.

Interest rate derivative instruments are deployed in order to obtain preferred interest rate refixing targets. Derivatives are continually recognised at fair value in the balance sheet with changes in value recognised in the income statement without using hedge accounting. Unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK –124m (189) during the period. The remaining deficit on derivatives, SEK 596m (679), will be released during the remainder of the term and recognised as income. This means that Balder has a reserve of SEK 596m which will be reversed in its entirety to equity, adjusted by deferred tax, concurrently with the expiry of interest rate derivatives. All derivatives are classified as Level 2 according to IFRS 13.

Liquidity

The group's cash and cash equivalents, financial investments and unutilised credit facilities amounted to SEK 1,432m (259) at the end of the accounting period.

Financial goals

The proportion of equity is impacted by the chosen level of financial risk which in turn is impacted by lenders' equity requirements for offering market-based financing. Balder's financial goals are that the equity/assets ratio shall not be less than 35 per cent over time and that the interest coverage ratio should not be less than 1.5 times. As of 31 March, the equity/assets ratio was 36.8 per cent (35.7) and the interest coverage ratio was 3.0 times (2.4).

Financial targets

Target Outcome
Equity/assets ratio, % 35.0 36.8
Interest coverage ratio, times 1.5 3.0

Interest maturity structure on 2014-03-31

Interest refixing period
Year SEKm Interest, % Proportion, %
Within one year 9,598 2.1 53.7
1–2 years 261 4.4 1.5
2–3 years 500 4.5 2.8
3–4 years
4–5 years 3,000 4.8 16.8
> 5 years 4,500 3.9 25.2
Total 17,859 3.1 100.0

Loan to value ratio, properties

Fixed interest term

Other disclosures

Events after the end of the year

After the end of the period, Balder made an agreement to acquire a hotel portfolio from Pandox consisting of 14 hotel properties. The purchase price amounted to about SEK 2.2 billion and the transaction includes 127,000 sq.m. and 2,400 hotel rooms. Halmstad Eketånga 24:45, Stockholm Magneten 19 and all nine properties in Landskrona were sold in three property transactions. The total purchase price amounted to about SEK 137m and included an area of approximately 23,000 sq.m.

Related company transactions

Balder receives fees from associated companies and Erik Selin Fastigheter AB for property and company management services. These fees amounted to SEK 6m (4) during the period and are recognised in management and administrative costs.

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 2013, on pages 42-45.

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.

The accounting policies and calculation methods applied are unchanged compared with the Annual Report for 2013.

The interpretation IFRIC 21 Levies described in the Annual Report for 2013 has still not been adopted by the EU. Therefore it has not been applied by the group in this interim report. Of course, Balder will apply the interpretation when it has been adopted, which will result in the recognition of the entire remaining property tax for 2014 as a liability.

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

Gothenburg, 7 May 2014

Erik Selin Chief Executive Officer

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013/2014
April-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
Rental income 566 448 2,001 1,884
Property costs –217 –176 –649 –609
Net operating income 350 272 1,352 1,274
Changes in value of properties, realised 9 3 22 16
Changes in value of properties and wind turbines, unrealised 1) 238 167 872 801
Property and administrative costs –40 –31 –130 –121
Participations in the profits of associated companies 33 30 206 204
Operating profit 590 441 2,322 2,174
Net financial items –115 –116 -455 –456
Changes in value of derivates, unrealised –124 189 120 433
Profit before tax 351 515 1,987 2,151
Current taxes 0 6 6
Deferred tax –69 –109 –378 –418
Net profit for the period/year 282 406 1,615 1,738
Other comprehensive income
Translation difference 0 –4 2 8
Participation in other comprehensive income of associated companies 1 –1 –1 –12
Total comprehensive income for the period/year 283 401 1,616 1,735
Profit from property management before tax, SEKm 234 161 927 854
Profit from property management
before tax per ordinary share, SEK 1.15 0.82 4.90 4.57
Profit after tax per ordinary share, SEK 1.45 2.36 9.21 10.11

All of the comprehensive income for the period/year accrues to the parent company's shareholders. There is no dilutive effect as no potential shares arise.

SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013/2014
April-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
1) Unrealised changes in value in respect of properties 238 167 910 839
Unrealised changes in value in respect of wind turbines –37 –37
Total 238 167 872 801

Consolidated statement of financial position

SEKm 2014
31 Mar
2013
31 Mar
2013
31 Dec
Assets
Investment properties 29,105 22,483 27,532
Other property, plant and equipment 105 151 108
Participations in associated companies 1,139 857 1,020
Other receivables 1) 932 648 867
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 407 101 513
Total assets 31,688 24,240 30,041
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity
11,649 8,660 11,196
Deferred tax liability 930 552 862
Interest-bearing liabilities 2) 17,859 13,829 16,521
Derivatives 596 679 472
Other liabilities 654 520 990
Total equity and liabilities 31,688 24,240 30,041
1) Of which most part refers to receivables in associated companies
2) Of which interest-bearing liabilities in respect of properties
16,379 13,504 15,703

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders, SEKm 2014
Jan–Mar
2013
Jan–Mar
2013
Jan-Dec
Opening equity 11,196 8,289 8,289
New issue 1,297
Dividend paid for preference shares –50 –30 –125
Disposal of own shares. 221
Net profit for the period/year 283 401 1,735
Closing equity 11,649 8,660 11,196
SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
Net operating income 350 272 1,274
Management and administrative expenses –40 –31 –121
Reversal of depreciation and amortisation 3 4 17
Adjustment item 0 –1 3
Net financial items paid –126 –133 –465
Taxes paid 0
Cash flow from operating activities
before change in working capital
187 111 708
Change in operating receivables –57 –106 –332
Change in operating liabilities 66 72 126
Cash flow from operating activities 196 77 502
Acquisition of properties –1,164 –3,606
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 0 –3 –12
Purchase of financial investments –2 –218
Investment in existing properties –210 –105 –880
Acquisition of Bovista, liquidity 1) 36
Sale of properties 47 20 145
Sale of financial investments 210 2 7
Acquisition of shares in associated companies –86 –67 –67
Cash flow from investing activities –1,204 –155 –4,593
New issue 1,297
Divided paid for preference shares –50 –30 –125
Loans raised 1,434 126 3,865
Disposal of own shares 221
Amortisation/redemption of loans
sold properties/change in credit facilities –497 –41 –786
Cash flow from financing activities 1,108 55 4,252
Cash flow for the period/year 100 –23 160
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period/year 208 47 47
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year 308 25 208
Unutilised credit facilities 1,025 157 491
Financial investments 99 77 305

Consolidated statement of cash flows

1) Refers to the liquidity that was provided in connection with the acquisition of Bovista.

Segment information

SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013/2014
April-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
Rental income
Stockholm 158 143 599 584
Gothenburg/West 203 144 682 624
Öresund 91 86 351 346
East 79 41 230 192
North 35 34 139 137
Total 566 448 2,001 1,884
Net operating income
Stockholm 110 92 437 420
Gothenburg/West 126 89 463 425
Öresund 59 55 244 240
East 37 22 125 109
North 17 15 83 81
Total 350 272 1,352 1,274

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 350m (272) and profit before tax of SEK 351m (515) consists of changes in value of properties of SEK 247m (170), management and administrative costs of SEK –40m (–31), participations in profits of associated companies of SEK 33m (30), net financial items of SEK -115m (–116) and changes in value of derivatives of SEK -124m (189).

The carrying amounts of properties increased during the period by SEK 202m in the Stockholm region, SEK 1,009m in the Gothenburg/West region, SEK 246m in the Öresund region, SEK 99m in the East region and by SEK 17m in the North region.

Key ratios

SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013/2014
April-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
Share-related, ordinary shares 1
)
Average number of shares, thousands 159,919 159,537 159,632 159,537
Profit after tax, SEK 1.45 2.36 9.21 10.11
Profit after tax excluding
unrealised changes in value, SEK 0.88 0.60 4.46 3.77
Profit from property management before tax, SEK 1.15 0.82 4.90 4.57
Net operating income, SEK
Outstanding number of shares, thousands
2.19
162,397
1.71
159,537
8.47
162,397
7.99
159,537
Carrying amount of properties, SEK 179.22 140.93 179.22 172.58
Shareholders' equity, SEK 54.02 44.47 54.02 52.14
Long-term net asset value (EPRA NAV), SEK 63.41 52.19 63.41 60.50
Share price on the closing date, SEK 78.50 45.90 78.50 66.00
1) There is no dilutive effect as no potential shares arise.
Property-related
Rental value full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,233 1,256 1,233 1,216
Rental income full-year, SEK/sq.m. 1,170 1,169 1,170 1,148
Economic occupancy rate, % 95 93 95 94
Surplus ratio, % 62 61 68 68
Carrying amount, SEK/sq.m. 14,577 14,586 14,577 13,985
Number of properties 501 430 501 498
Lettable area, sq.m. thousands 1,997 1,540 1,997 1,969
Profit from property management
before tax, SEKm 234 161 927 854
Financial
Return on equity, ordinary share, % 7.4 9.5 18.5 21.5
Return on total assets, % 4.8 6.0 8.7 9.7
Interest coverage ratio, times 3.0 2.4 3.0 2.9
Equity/assets ratio, % 36.8 35.7 36.8 37.3
Debt/equity ratio, times 1.5 1.6 1.5 1.5
Loan-to-value ratio, % 56.4 57.0 56.4 55.0
Loan-to-value ratio properties, % 56.3 60.1 56.3 57.0

Condensed parent company income statement

SEKm 2014
Jan-Mar
2013
Jan-Mar
2013/2014
April-Mar
2013
Jan–Dec
Net sales 29 25 103 99
Administrative expenses –32 –29 –116 –113
Operating profit –3 –4 –13 –14
Profit from financial items
Impairment of subsidiaries
–2 –2
Net financial items 64 46 124 106
Changes in value of derivatives, unrealised –111 160 103 374
Profit before tax –50 202 212 464
Deferred tax 11 –45 –43 –99
Net profit for the period/year –39 157 169 365

Condensed parent company balance sheet

SEKm 2014
31 Mar
2013
31 Mar
2013
31 Dec
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 23 26 24
Financial non-current assets 3,279 3,038 3,160
Receivables from group companies 12,741 10,021 11,506
Current receivables 27 20 21
Cash and cash equivalents and financial investments 360 81 450
Total assets 16,430 13,186 15,161
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 6,406 4,865 6,274
Interest-bearing liabilities 6,560 5,374 5,690
Liabilities to group companies 2,943 2,356 2,782
Derivatives 472 538 361
Other liabilities 49 53 54
Total equity and liabilities 16,430 13,186 15,161

The share and owners

Balder's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Mid 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 16,238m (9,204).

The principal owner in Fastighets AB Balder is Erik Selin Fastigheter AB, which owns 38.0 per cent of the capital and 51.3 per cent of the votes. Foreign ownership amounts to approximately 18 percent of the outstanding shares.

Ordinary shares

At the end of the period, approximately 9,280 shareholders (8,345) held ordinary shares. During the period, 21.2 million shares were traded (14.6), which corresponds to an average of about 342,000 shares per trading day (235,000). The annual turnover rate amounted to 52 per cent (37) during the period. The price of the ordinary share was SEK 78.50 (45.90) on 31 March, corresponding to a rise of 19 per cent since year-end.

During the period, the company sold 2,859,600 repurchased Class B shares at a price of SEK 77.25 per Ordinary share, amounting to about SEK 221m in total. After the disposal,

Balder no longer holds any repurchased Ordinary shares. The entire proceeds have been recognised directly against equity.

Preference shares

At the end of the period, approximately 8,144 shareholders (6,081) held preference shares. During the period, 0.9 million shares were traded (0.7), which corresponds to an average of 14,900 shares per trading day (11,800). The annual turnover rate amounted to 37 per cent (49). On 31 March, the market value of the preference share was SEK 349.00 (313.50), corresponding to a rise of 4 per cent since year-end.

Share capital

On 31 March, the share capital in Balder amounted to SEK 172,396,852 distributed among 172,396,852 shares. Each share has a quota value of SEK 1.00, whereof 11,229,432 shares are of Class A, 151,167,420 of Class B and 10,000,000 preference shares. The total number of outstanding shares amounts to 172,396,852. Each Class A share carries one vote and each Class B share and preference share carries one tenth of one vote.

Share price

NASDAQ OMX NORDIC CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE Källa: Cision/Millistream

0 50 100 150 200 Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1 % 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Share price/Net asset value (EPRA NAV) 2011 2012 2013 2014

Ownership list as of 2014-03-31

Owner A ordinary shares B ordinary shares Preference shares Total number
of shares
Capital, % Votes, %
Selin, Erik via bolag 8,301,930 57,218,298 500 65,520,728 38.0 51.3
Arvid Svensson Invest AB 2,915,892 13,542,540 16,458,432 9.5 15.6
Swedbank Robur fonder 12,082,999 12,082,999 7.0 4.4
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning AB 8,002,614 8,002,614 4.6 2.9
JP Morgan Chase 7,880,704 92,184 7,972,888 4.6 2.9
Handelsbanken fonder 5,564,378 5,564,378 3.2 2.0
Lannebo fonder 3,000,000 3,000,000 1.7 1.1
SEB Investment Management 2,217,826 2,217,826 1.3 0.8
Rahi, Sharam via bolag 1,516,300 20,000 1,536,300 0.9 0.6
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 1,344,585 1,344,585 0.8 0.5
Other 11,610 38,797,176 9,887,316 48,696,102 26.6 16.8
Total registered shares 11,229,432 151,167,420 10,000,000 172,396,852 100 100

Preference share calendar

Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 7 July 2014
Record day for payment of dividend 10 July 2014
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 15 July 2014
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 7 October 2014
Record day for payment of dividend 10 October 2014
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 15 October 2014
Final day of trading incl. right to payment of dividend 7 January 2015
Record day for payment of dividend 9 January 2015
Expected day of payment from Euroclear 15 January 2015

Definitions

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.

Loan-to-value ratio, %

Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period in relation to total assets at the end of the period.

Loan-to-value ratio properties, %

Interest-bearing liabilities with direct or indirect collateral in properties in relation to the fair value of the properties.

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.

Risk-free interest

Annual average of a five-year government bond.

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 minority 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 period.

Preference capital, SEK

Preference capital amounts to an average issue price of SEK 287.70 per preference share.

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, SEKm %

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 12.00 a.m. on 7 May 2014.

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 Jan-Jun 2014 22 August 2014 Interim report Jan-Sep 2014 4 November 2014 Year-end report 2014 18 February 2015

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 031-10 95 99
Regional offices
Stockholm Drottninggatan 108 · 113 60 Stockholm · Tel +46-73 53 770 · Fax +46-73 53 779
Vårby Allé 14 · 143 40 Vårby · Tel +46-72 11 650 · Fax +46-71 02 270
Gothenburg Storgatan 20B · 521 42 Falköping · Tel +46 515-72 14 80· Fax +46 515-71 12 18
/West Timmervägen 7A · 541 64 Skövde · Tel +46 500-43 64 44 · Fax +46 500-42 84 78
Vasagatan 54 · Box 53 121 · 400 15 Gothenburg · Tel +46 31-10 95 70 · Fax +46 31-10 95 99
Öresund Esplanaden 15 · 265 34 Åstorp · Tel +46 42-569 40 · Fax +46 42-569 41
Gustav Adolfs Torg 8 · 252 25 Helsingborg · Tel +46 42-17 21 30 · Fax +46 42-14 04 34
Stora Nygatan 29 · 211 37 Malmö · Tel +46 40-600 96 50 · Fax +46 40-600 96 64
East Hospitalsgatan 11 · 602 27 Norrköping · Tel +46 11-15 88 90 · Fax +46 11-12 53 05
Kapellgatan 29 A · 732 45 Arboga · Tel +46 589-194 50 · Fax -46 589-170 45
Rönnbergagatan 10 · 723 46 Västerås · Tel +46 21-14 90 98 · Fax +46 21-83 08 38
Stora Allén 24 - 26 · Box 2025 · 612 02 Finspång · Tel +46 122-393 90 · Fax +46 122-103 41
Storgatan 51 · 573 32 Tranås · Tel +46 140-654 80 · Fax +46 140-530 35
Tunadalsgatan 6 · 731 31 Köping · Tel +46 221-377 80 · Fax +46 221-132 60
North Forskarvägen 27 · 804 23 Gävle · Tel +46 26-54 55 80 · Fax +46 26-51 92 20
Sandbäcksgatan 5 · 653 40 Karlstad · Tel +46 54-14 81 80 · Fax +46 54-15 42 55
Tallvägen 8 · 854 66 Sundsvall · Tel +46 60-55 47 10 · Fax +46 60-55 43 38
Letting Tel +46 20-151 151
Customer service Tel +46 774-49 49 49

This report is a translation of the Swedish Year-end report January–December 2013. In the event of any disparities between this report and the Swedish version, the latter will have priority.

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