Quarterly Report • May 11, 2010
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INTERIM REPORT 1. QUARTER 2010
| ISIN | DE000A0LD2U1 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | AOX |
| Prime Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry Group | Real Estate |
| Market Segment | Prime Standard, Frankfurt |
| Indices | S-DAX, EPRA, German REIT Index, S&P/Citigroup Global REIT Index |
| Share Capital (notional) | EUR 56,000,000 |
| Market Capitalisation (March 31) | EUR 470,400,000 |
| Issued Shares | 56,000,000 |
| Treasury Shares (March 31) | 2,374 |
| Shares outstanding (March 31) | 55,997,626 |
| Free Float | 39% |
| GROUP FINANCIALS (EUR K) | Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2010 | Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2009 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues and Earnings | |||
| Revenues | 23,128 | 25,656 | -9.9% |
| Net rental income | 21,295 | 23,589 | -9.7% |
| Consolidated loss/profit for the period | 8,374 | -5,477 | 252.9% |
| FFO | 7,266 | 8,045 | -9.7% |
| Profit/loss per share (in EUR) | 0.15 | -0.10 | 252.9% |
| Mar 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Change | |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Investment property | 1,429,341 | 1,425,440 | 0.3% |
| Total assets | 1,587,766 | 1,766,134 | -10.1% |
| Equity | 642,656 | 634,185 | 1.3% |
| Liabilities | 945,110 | 1,131,949 | -16.5% |
| NAV/share (in EUR) | 11.48 | 11.32 | 1.3% |
| NNNAV/share (in EUR) | 11.46 | 11.32 | 1.2% |
| G-REIT Key Figures | |||
| G-REIT ratio | 44.1% | 40.3% | 3.8 pp |
| Revenues plus other income from investment properties | 100% | 100% | 0.0 pp |
Audited/unaudited All numbers presented in this report are unaudited with the exception of those dated
Dec. 31, 2010 Slight differences may occur in the financial report due to rounding differences of figures to
EUR thousand, as the individual calculations are based on figures in euros.
| Key figures | a |
|---|---|
| Letter from the board | 2 |
| Share price development | 4 |
| Management report | 5 |
| Portfolio overview | 5 |
| Earnings position | 6 |
| Financial and asset position | 8 |
| Risks and opportunity report | 9 |
| Recent developments and outlook | 9 |
| Disclaimer | 9 |
| Consolidated financial statements | 10 |
| Consolidated statement of financial position | 10 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 11 |
| Consolidated income statement | 12 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 14 |
| Consolidated cash flow statement | 15 |
| Notes | 16 |
| Financial calendar | 20 |
| Contact PR and IR | 21 |
Dear Shareholders and Business Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen
alstria has demonstrated very strong operational results in the first quarter 2010. With around 5,800 sqm of new leases signed, representing a significant number of sqm of the total vacancy in the portfolio, the sale of a Hamburg portfolio at a significant premium to year end valuation, and major progress in all our refurbishment projects, we had a very good start into the year.
The strong operational start was complemented by the continuity of our step by step measures to further strengthen alstria's balance sheet. This approach has allowed us to reduce alstria's refinancing needs in the next 18 months from EUR 1,103 m down to EUR 646 m in one of the most difficult times on record. This approach has also allowed us to free up around EUR 74 m of cash, which is more than 15% of the current market capitalisation of the company.
We are consistently preparing alstria for the expected cyclical rebound in the real estate market. Our G-REIT equity ratio is back at 44.1% a breath away from the required 45%. Our balance sheet is one of the strongest in Germany, and we are among the few that demonstrated their ability to refinance a substantial part of our debt in a difficult time. We rebuilt a cash position, which enables us to seize market opportunities in terms of new acquisitions or repositioning of assets within our own existing portfolio.
Despite all of the above, we feel that it is too early to call it a day. Although there are a number of positive signals in the market, we are still concerned by the significant debt overhang that needs to be refinanced in the not so distant future. We remain focused on managing our assets and liabilities with our next priorities being the remaining EUR 646 m still outstanding on the existing syndicated loan. Also we remain committed to securing the G-REIT position of alstria, and to achieving significant progress on our asset repositioning projects, namely the refurbishment of 'Alte Post' and the construction of the new Ohnsorg-theatre in 'Bieberhaus'.
With kind regards,
Olivier Elamine Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Alexander Dexne Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reflecting the confidence that recovery of economic climate continues, the financial markets sustained their upward trend in the first quarter of 2010. Many stock indices marked new 52-week highs and there was a further decrease in volatility.
The alstria share price performed well with the market as a whole over the course of the first quarter of 2010. The share price increased from EUR 7.50 on December 31, 2009 to EUR 8.40 on March 31, 2010, representing an increase of 12%. The share price ranged between EUR 7.50 and EUR 8.50 during the first quarter reflecting the more moderate market volatility.
| KEY SHARE DATA | Mar. 31, 2010 | Mar. 31, 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares | in thousand | 56,000 | 56,000 |
| thereof outstanding | in thousand | 55,998 | 54,660 |
| thereof own shares | in thousand | 2 | 1,340 |
| Closing Price* | EUR | 8.40 | 3.75 |
| Market capitalisation | EUR k | 470,400 | 210,000 |
| Free float | percent | 39% | 39% |
| Q1 2010 | Q1 2009 | ||
| Average daily trading volume |
EUR k | 303 | 378 |
| Share price: high1 | EUR | 8.50 | 6.17 |
| Share price: low1 | EUR | 7.50 | 2.88 |
1 XETRA-closing share price
The management board and the supervisory board will be submitting a proposal at the annual general meeting to grant a dividend of EUR 0.50 per share outstanding for the 2009 financial year. This will represent a total dividend payout of EUR 27,999 k which is fully covered by the recurring cashflow of the company.
December 31, 2009 - EUR 7,50 - indexed to 100
On March 31, 2010, our portfolio consisted of 74 office buildings with approximately 820,900 sqm of lettable area and a contractual vacancy rate of 6.5%. The portfolio is valued at a yield of 6.3% and the remaining average lease length is approximately 9.2 years. Additionally, we are 49% shareholder in two joint ventures, each consisting of one Hamburg asset.
For a detailed description of the alstria portfolio, please refer to the annual report 2009.
| $AA = +$ | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of properties | 74 |
| Number of joint ventures | 2 |
| Market value (EUR m) 2 | 1,434 |
| Contractual rent (EUR m/annum) | 90.3 |
| Valuation yield (contractual rent/OMV) | 6.3% |
| Lettable area (in k sqm) | 821 |
| Vacancy (% of lettable area) | 6.5% |
| WAULT (years) | 9.2 |
| Average rent/sqm (in EUR/month) | 9.80 |
1 Includes assets classified under property, plant and equipment.
2 Excluding value of joint venture assets and including fair value of assets classified under property, plant and equipment.
In January 2010, we agreed the terms of a joint venture with the Hamburg-based developer and fund manager Quantum Immobilien AG regarding the reinstatement of the Kaisergalerie at Grosse Bleichen 23-27 in Hamburg. It is the second joint venture between Quantum and alstria as part of the overall strategy to fund organic growth opportunities. This joint venture, which values the building in line with its latest valuation (fair value of EUR 60 m, passing rent EUR 2.8 m), allows us to free up around EUR 14.3 m of liquidity.
In the first quarter 2010, our asset management was successful in re-letting vacant areas. In total, alstria signed lease agreements of around 5,000 sqm in the first quarter which represent a significant number of sqm of the total vacancy of the portfolio at year end.
One highlight is the lease-up of the total office space in the 'Alte Post' property. This building is currently under reconstruction and will be finished in the fourth quarter 2011. The office area of around 3,500 sqm will be leased up to a German law firm for a lease length of 10 years.
The other refurbishment projects are still on track and we expect the lease regarding 13,000 sqm with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to start at the end of the second quarter.
The sale of fully let properties and the deconsolidation of the fully let Grosse Bleichen property slightly increased the vacancy rate by 80 bps to 6.5% or 53,500 sqm, which includes strategic vacancy of around 18,300 sqm (intended vacancy implemented by alstria as part of its repositioning process for certain assets), while the remainder is operational vacancy.
Our key focus on a set number of major tenants is still one of the main characteristics of our portfolio. More than 80% of total revenues are generated by our top nine tenants. The 2010 portfolio also reflects the clear focus on the office asset class. Out of our total lettable area of 820,900 sqm, around 93% is dedicated to offices.
ALSTRIA'S CORE TENANTS 2010 (based on annual rent)
In the first quarter of 2010 revenues decreased by 9.9% due to prior year's asset disposals. Revenues amounted to EUR 23,128 k (EUR 25,656 k previous year) with real estate operating expenses of around 7.9% of revenues at EUR 1,820 k (Q1 2009 EUR 2,067 k or 8.1% of revenues). As a consequence of the asset disposals, net rental income decreased by EUR 2,294 k down to EUR 21,295 k compared to the first quarter 2009.
Administrative expenses and personnel expenses remained relatively stable and amounted to EUR 3,084 k for the three months compared to EUR 3,152 k in Q1 2009. Accordingly, total recurring operating expenses amounted to 13.3% of total revenues for the first quarter 2010 (Q1 2009 12.3 percent).
We were able to generate a net profit from asset sales of EUR 6,703 k, which is related to the latest Hamburg portfolio transaction which closed on the March 31, 2010.
alstria closed the first quarter 2010 with a net operating result of EUR 24,962 k. This compares to a net operating result of EUR 8,416 k in the first quarter of the previous year. The significant increase in the net operating result is linked to the one-off valuation change that the company had to book in Q1 2009 (EUR 8,215 k) following the change in the transfer tax rate in Hamburg.
| EUR k | 1. Jan - 31. Mar 2010 |
1. Jan - 31. Mar 2009 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-tax income (EBT) | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| +/– | Net loss/gain from fair value ad justments on financial derivatives |
5,373 | 1,335 |
| +/– | Net loss/gain from fair value adjustments on investment property |
0 | 11,983 |
| +/– | Profit/loss on disposal of investment property |
-6,703 | 0 |
| +/– | Non-cash expenses/income | 222 | 204 |
| Funds from operations (FFO)1 | 7,266 | 8,045 |
1 FFO is not a measure of operating performance or liquidity under generally accepted accounting principles, in particular IFRS, and should not be considered as an alternative to the company's income or cash-flow measures as determined in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, no standard definition exists for FFO. Thus, the FFO or measures with similar names as presented by other companies may not necessarily be comparable to alstria's FFO.
Funds from operations (FFO) were EUR 7,266 k for the reporting period compared to EUR 8,045 k in the first quarter 2009. As a result, FFO per share amounted to EUR 0.13 in the first quarter 2010 which is in line with full year guidance (Q1 2009: EUR 0.14). The reason for the decline is as expected a decrease in revenues (EUR - 2,528 k) due to asset disposals in 2009. These negative effects have been mitigated by a decrease in real estate operating expenses, lower financing cost and in a better other operating result.
The first quarter FFO still includes revenues from the Hamburg assets, which have been disposed in the first quarter 2010, and therefore does not reflect the running rate of the FFO going forward. FFO guidance for the full year remains unchanged at EUR 27 m.
In order to limit the P&L impact from the volatility of interest rate markets, hedge accounting is applied to all hedges that qualify. This allows the loss or gain on the qualifying derivatives to be recognised through the cash flow hedge reserve. (For more details, please refer to the notes to the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2009).
| in EUR k | Mar. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Strike | Maturity | Notional | Fair Value | Notional | Fair Value | Change |
| Cap | 3,3000 | 20.10.2014 | 25.139 | 190 | 25.139 | 383 | -193 |
| Cap | 3,3000 | 20.10.2014 | 8.649 | 66 | 8.649 | 132 | -66 |
| Cap | 4,9000 | 20.12.2012 | 75.000 | 23 | 75.000 | 100 | -77 |
| Swap1 | 4,6000 | 20.10.2015 | 95.000 | -2.674 | 95.000 | -1.854 | -820 |
| Swap | 4,1160 | 10.07.2013 | 100.000 | -8.673 | 100.000 | -7.331 | -1.342 |
| Swap | 3,6165 | 29.11.2011 | 625.000 | -29.918 | 625.000 | -27.895 | -2.023 |
| Swap | 3,1925 | 29.11.2011 | 0 | 0 | 21.880 | -781 | 781 |
| Swap | 4,9000 | 20.12.2012 | 0 | 0 | 34.100 | -3.170 | 3.170 |
| Swap | 3,9090 | 20.01.2012 | 0 | 0 | 148.785 | -7.828 | 7.828 |
| Total | 833.7882 | -40.986 | 1.038.5532 | -48.244 | 7.258 |
1 Not effective before July 10, 2013
2 Notional excluding the EUR 95,000 k not effective before July 10, 2013
| Financial derivatives | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR k | Cash flow hedge reserve |
Financial assets | Financial liabilities |
Total | |
| Hedging instruments as at December 31, 2009 | -43.200 | 615 | -48.859 | -48.244 | |
| Effective change in fair values cash flow hedges | -1.853 | -70 | -1.783 | -1.853 | |
| Ineffective change in fair values cash flow hedges | 0 | -188 | -1.173 | -1.362 | |
| Net loss from fair value changes in financial derivatives not qualifying for cash flow hedging |
0 | -77 | -2.078 | -2.155 | |
| Reclassification of cumulated loss from equity to income statement | 1.856 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Changes in accrued interests concerning financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 1.383 | 1.383 | |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 11.245 | 11.245 | |
| Hedging instruments as at March 31, 2010 | -43.197 | 279 | -41.265 | -40.986 |
A decrease of EUR 1,853 k in the first quarter of 2010 represents the effective change in the value of financial derivatives. This change is recorded in the equity in the cash flow hedge reserve (Q1 2009: decrease of EUR 22,877 k). The ineffective impact of changes in the fair value of EUR – 3,517 k is reflected in the income statement. The changes in interest accruals on swaps and caps (EUR 1,383 k) are implemented in the financial result. A loss of EUR 1,856 k relates to the cumulated losses that were reported in equity and for which the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur.
Together, this results in a loss of EUR 5,373 k (Q1 2010: EUR – 1,335 k) which is shown under net loss from fair value adjustments on financial derivatives. Swaps with a nominal amount of EUR 204,765 k were terminated in the first quarter. This resulted in the fair value reduction of financial liabilities out of these swaps by EUR 11,245 k, which equals the cash outflow for the termination of the swaps.
| Net financing costs | -11,168 | -12,558 | 1,390 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other financial expenses | -268 | -72 | -197 |
| Financial income | 168 | 333 | -165 |
| Financial expenses | -11,067 | -12,819 | 1,752 |
| Interest result derivatives | -5,873 | -2,150 | -3,723 |
| Interest loan refinanced | -1,879 | -1,004 | -876 |
| Interest on syndicated loan | -3,315 | -9,665 | 6,350 |
| EUR k | 1. Jan - 31. Mar 2010 |
1. Jan - 31. Mar 2009 |
Change |
alstria complied with all financial covenants as at March 31, 2010.
Net financing costs decreased by EUR 1,390 k to EUR 11,168 k in comparison with Q1 2009. The decrease is partly attributable to a lower average loan level compared to the previous reporting period, which results from the numerous refinancing activities carried out in 2009 and 2010. On the other hand, terminations of derivatives with comparably high swap rates led to a decrease of average interest costs.
The resulting net profit amounts to EUR 8,374 k for the first quarter 2010 (Q1 2009 EUR 5,477 k loss). The main reason for the increase in the consolidated net result compared to the same period in 2009 is based on the profit on asset disposals of EUR 6,703 k and lower fair value adjustments on investment properties and financial derivatives (Q1 2010 EUR 5,373 k vs. EUR 13,318 k Q1 2009).
The consolidated profit is EUR 0.15 per share for the first
three months of 2010, compared to a consolidated loss of EUR 0.10 per share in the same period of 2009.
Our financial management is performed at a corporate level, with individual loans being taken out at property and portfolio level. The main goal of our financial policy is the establishment of secured, long-term structures to support the development of its business and to provide the required degree of flexibility. The corporate management of our debt financing forms the basis for harmonised capital procurement, optimised management of interest and liquidity risks and efficiency improvements for the whole Group.
In January 2010, we entered into a new credit facility on a non recourse basis as an additional step towards decreasing the balloon payment of the syndicated loan facility. The credit facility is a EUR 76 m, 7-year non-recourse loan to refinance four properties in Hamburg, Essen and Leipzig with an average lease term of 8 years. The interest rate on this loan is fixed until maturity at 4.62%.
Furthermore, we made a voluntary down payment on our main credit facility of EUR 20 m in order to meet the declared target of the group to keep the LTV ratio of its main syndicated facility close but below 60% on the relevant test date in January 2010. This down payment secures the margin of 85 bps for the next two interest periods.
After the closing of the above mentioned asset sales signed in Q4 2009, and respective debt pay down, the remaining main syndicated loan facility exposure is down to EUR 646 m, which is in line with the group's target.
| Loan | Maturity | Principal amount outstanding (EUR k) |
LTV-Covenant | LTV | Next test date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syndicated loan | 29.11.2011 | 660,410 | 65.0% | 59.8%1 | 30.06.2010 |
| non-recourse loan #1 | 19.10.2015 | 47,902 | 80.0% | 74.6% | 30.09.2010 |
| non-recourse loan #2 | 30.06.2014 | 37,283 | 80.0% | 64.3% | 31.12.2010 |
| non-recourse loan #3 | 31.12.2012 | 32,480 | 65.0% | 62.9% | 31.12.2010 |
| non-recourse loan #4 | 20.10.2014 | 33,535 | 61.0% | 60.8% | 31.12.2010 |
| non-recourse loan #5 | 31.01.2017 | 75,794 | 75.0% | 62.1% | 31.12.2010 |
| Total as of 31.3.2010 | 887,403 | 61.4% |
1 LTV as per covenant test date
Cash flow from operating activities for the three month period amounted to EUR 9,206 k. The increase compared to the first quarter 2009 (EUR 4,932 k) is based on a decrease in working capital and lower interest payments.
The cash flow from investing activities mainly comprises cash inflow resulting from the sale of properties (EUR 82,528 k). A cash outflow of EUR 3,901 k refers to payments for refurbishment measures, tenant incentives and subsequent acquisition costs.
The cash flow from financing activities reflects loan repayments of EUR 230,010 k and payments for the termination of financial derivatives (EUR 11,245 k). Cash inflow of EUR 108,629 k had been received in the course of refinancing. Further EUR 13,546 k cash inflow refers to the repayment of loans granted.
As a result, alstria ended the first quarter 2010 with a cash position of EUR 114,669 k (March 31, 2009: EUR 27,753 k).
Total investment property value amounts to EUR 1,429,341 k in comparison with EUR 1,425,440 k at the beginning of the year. The slight increase is based on capitalized refurbishment measures which relate to the development project in Hamburg, Steinstr. 5-7. Interests in real estate partnerships refer to the at equity consolidation of the Hamburg asset, Grosse Bleichen and the Hamburg asset, 'Alte Post'.
| DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTMENT PROPERTIES | EUR k |
|---|---|
| Investment properties at Dec. 31, 2009 | 1,425,440 |
| Additions | 3,901 |
| Investment properties at Mar. 31, 2009 | 1,429,341 |
| Fair value of development properties | 5,000 |
| Interests in real estate partnerships | 22,719 |
| Fair value of immovable assets | 1,457,060 |
The balance sheet reflects a total equity position of EUR 642,656 k with an equity ratio of 40.5% (December 31, 2009: EUR 634,185 k or 35.9%). The G-REIT equity ratio1 increased by 3.8 pp to 44.1% (December 31, 2009: 40.3%). This development supports our opinion that we will comply with the required G-REIT equity ratio of 45% by year-end.
NNNAV (Triple Net Asset Value according to EPRA2 ) increased from EUR 11.32 per share to EUR 11.46 per share. The consolidated profit for the period (EUR 8,374 k) is primarily responsible for the increase in our equity. In total, this leads to an increase in equity from EUR 634,185 k to EUR 642,656 k.
Due to the latest transactions, we were able to further reduce the long-term loans by 8.8% to EUR 864,025 k. It is mainly related to selective disposals, the new joint venture and a voluntary prepayment.
Current liabilities decreased by 71.9% to EUR 37,697 k, which is mainly linked to the repayment of EUR 91,941 k which have been categorised as short-term loans as Dec. 31, 2009. Other current liabilities amounting to EUR 9,980 k mainly comprise accruals for outstanding invoices (EUR 2,435 k), deferred income (EUR 5,440 k) and other accruals (EUR 1,267 k).
The risks and opportunities alstria is exposed to are described in detail in the annual report 2009. No changes to the status described have occurred.
No significant business activities arose after the balance sheet date until the release of the quarterly report Q1 2010.
We expect revenues of EUR 89 m and funds from operations (FFO) of EUR 27 m for the year 2010.
The management report contains statements relating to anticipated future developments. These statements are based on current assessments and are by their very nature exposed to risks and uncertainty. Actual developments may differ from those predicted in these statements.
G-REIT equity ratio is defined as total equity divided by immovable assets
EPRA: European Public Real Estate Association, Best Practises Committee, Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands.
| EUR k | Notes | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2010 | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 23,128 | 25,656 | |
| Income less expenses from passed on operating expenses | -13 | 0 | |
| Real estate operating costs | -1,820 | -2,067 | |
| Net Rental Income | 21,295 | 23,589 | |
| Administrative expenses | -1,748 | -1,962 | |
| Personnel expenses | 6.1 | -1,336 | -1,191 |
| Other operating income | 235 | 353 | |
| Other operating expenses | -187 | -390 | |
| Net loss from fair value adjustments on investment property | 0 | -11,983 | |
| Gain on disposal of investment property | 7.1 | 6,703 | 0 |
| Net Operating Result | 24,962 | 8,416 | |
| Net financial result | 6.2 | -11,168 | -12,558 |
| Share of the result of joint venture | -47 | 0 | |
| Net loss from fair value adjustments on financial derivatives | -5,373 | -1,335 | |
| Pre-Tax Income (EBT) | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| Income tax expense | 6.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Consolidated Profit/Loss for the Year | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| Attributable to: | |||
| Shareholder | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| Earnings per share in EUR | |||
| Basic earnings per share | 0.15 | -0.10 | |
| Diluted earnings per share | 0.15 | -0.10 | |
Consolidated income statement Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
| EUR k | Notes | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2010 | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated profit/loss for the period | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| Fair value gain on available-for-sale financial assets | 0 | 202 | |
| Cash flow hedges | 3 | -22,877 | |
| Other comprehensive result for the period | 3 | -22,675 | |
| Total comprehensive result for the period | 8,377 | -28,152 | |
| Total comprehensive profit/loss attributable to: | |||
| Shareholder | 8,377 | -28,152 | |
| EUR k | Notes | March 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Current Assets | |||
| Investment property | 7.1 | 1,429,341 | 1,425,440 |
| Equity-accounted investments | 4 | 22,719 | 9,046 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6,095 | 5,897 | |
| Intangible assets | 339 | 311 | |
| Financial assets | 351 | 351 | |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1,458,845 | 1,441,045 | |
| Current Assets | |||
| Assets held for sale | 0 | 136,621 | |
| thereof Investment property held for sale | 0 | 135,825 | |
| thereof other assets held for sale | 0 | 796 | |
| Trade receivables | 5,478 | 5,694 | |
| Accounts receivable from joint ventures | 1,881 | 1,855 | |
| Derivatives | 279 | 615 | |
| Tax receivables | 3 | 3 | |
| Other receivables | 6,611 | 33,483 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7.2 | 114,669 | 146,818 |
| thereof restricted | 11,289 | 61,848 | |
| Total Current Assets | 128,921 | 325,089 | |
| Total Assets | 1,587,766 | 1,766,134 |
|---|---|---|
Consolidated statement of financial position
| EUR k | Notes | March 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 8.1 | ||
| Share capital | 56,000 | 56,000 | |
| Capital surplus | 685,991 | 685,897 | |
| Hedging reserve | -43,197 | -43,200 | |
| Treasury shares | -26 | -26 | |
| Retained earnings | -56,112 | -64,486 | |
| Total Equity | 642,656 | 634,185 | |
| Non-Current Liabilities | |||
| Long-term loans, net of current portion | 8.2 | 864,025 | 947,257 |
| Derivatives | 41,265 | 48,859 | |
| Other provisions | 1,569 | 1,550 | |
| Other liabilities | 554 | 344 | |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 907,413 | 998,010 | |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Liabilities associated with the sale of non-current assets held for sale | 0 | 28,176 | |
| Short-term loans | 8.2 | 20,406 | 91,941 |
| Trade payables | 7,022 | 3,692 | |
| Profit participation rights | 231 | 231 | |
| Liabilities of current tax | 58 | 0 | |
| Other current liabilities | 9,980 | 9,899 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | 37,697 | 133,939 | |
| Total Liabilities | 945,110 | 1,131,949 | |
| Total Equity and Liabilities | 1,587,766 | 1,766,134 | |
| EUR k | Notes | Share capital | Capital surplus |
Hedging reserve |
Treasury shares |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of January 1, 2010 | 56,000 | 685,897 | -43,200 | -26 | -64,486 | 634,185 | |
| Changes in Q1 2010 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8,374 | 8,377 | |
| Share-based payments | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | |
| As of March 31, 2010 | 8.1 | 56,000 | 685,991 | -43,197 | -26 | -56,112 | 642,656 |
| EUR k | Notes | Share capital | Capital surplus |
Hedging reserve |
Treasury shares |
Retained earnings |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of January 1, 2009 | 56,000 | 726,885 | -49,579 | -14,983 | 11,344 | 729,667 | |
| Changes in Q1 2009 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 202 | -22,877 | 0 | -5,477 | -28,152 | |
| Share-based payments | 0 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114 | |
| Acquisition of treasury shares | 0 | -247 | 0 | 386 | 0 | 139 | |
| As of March 31, 2009 | 8.1 | 56,000 | 726,954 | -72,456 | -14,597 | 5,867 | 701,768 |
| EUR k | Notes | Jan. 1 - March 31, 2010 |
Jan. 1 - March 31, 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operating activities | |||
| Consolidated profit/loss for the period | 8,374 | -5,477 | |
| Unrealized valuation movements | 5,420 | 13,318 | |
| Interest income | 6.2 | -168 | -333 |
| Interest expense | 6.2 | 11,335 | 12,891 |
| Other non-cash expenses (+) | 94 | 119 | |
| Gain (-) on disposal of fixed assets | 7.1 | -6,703 | 0 |
| Depreciation and impairment of fixed assets (+) | 122 | 84 | |
| Decrease (+)/Increase (-) in trade receivables and other assets that are not attributed to inves ting or financing activities |
521 | -2,693 | |
| Decrease (-)/increase (+) in trade payables and other liabilities that are not attributed to investing or financing activities |
3,311 | -627 | |
| 22,306 | 17,282 | ||
| Interest received | 168 | 3,849 | |
| Interest paid | -13,268 | -16,199 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 9,206 | 4,932 | |
| 2. Investing activities | |||
| Acquisition of investment properties | 7.1 | -3,901 | -3,768 |
| Proceeds from sale of investment properties | 82,528 | 0 | |
| Acquisition of other property, plant and equipment | -348 | -114 | |
| Cash flows used in investing activities | 78,279 | -3,882 | |
| 3. Financing activities | |||
| Proceeds from the disposal of own shares | 0 | 137 | |
| Proceeds from the issue of bonds and borrowings | 108,629 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from the repayment of loans granted | 13,546 | 0 | |
| Payments for the termination of financial derivatives | -11,245 | 0 | |
| Payments of the redemption of bonds and borrowings | -230,010 | -1,341 | |
| Payments of transaction costs | 0 | -3,519 | |
| Cash flows used in financing activities | -119,080 | -4,723 | |
| 4. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | |||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents (subtotal of 1 to 3) | -31,595 | -3,673 | |
| Effect of changes in consolidated group on cash and cash equivalents | -554 | 0 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 146,818 | 31,426 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | |||
| (thereof restricted: EUR 11,289 k) | 7.2 | 114,669 | 27,753 |
alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg, (hereinafter referred to as the 'Company' or 'alstria office REIT-AG' and together with its subsidiaries the 'Group'), is a German stock corporation based in Hamburg. The Group's principal activities are described in detail in section 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
The consolidated interim financial statements for the period from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the "consolidated interim financial statements") were authorised for issue by resolution of the Company's management board on May 7, 2010.
These consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. They do not contain all the disclosures and explanations required in annual financial statements and should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2009.
These consolidated interim financial statements have not been audited.
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, as described in those annual financial statements.
The Group has adopted the following new and amended IFRS as of January 1, 2010:
• IFRS 1 'First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (rev. 2008)'
• Amendment to IAS 39 'Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement'
• Improvements to IFRSs (Improvement project 2009)
• Amendment to IFRIC 14 'IAS 19 – The Limit of a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction'
The initial application of the adopted IFRS had no material effect on the presentation of the financial statements.
Due to a joint venture agreement a former subsidiary is treated as a joint venture as at reporting date. alstria office REIT-AG holds a share of 49% in the joint venture company accounted for using the equity method. Accordingly, the subsidiary was deconsolidated and is no longer included in the consolidated group. The result from deconsolidation amounted to EUR -181 k.
There have been no additional changes to the consolidated group since the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2009.
Preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires assumptions and estimates to be made for various items which have an effect on the amount and disclosure of the assets and liabilities as well as income and expenses. Actual amounts may differ from these estimates.
The personnel expenses shown in the profit and loss account totalling EUR 1,336 k (January 1 to March 31, 2009: EUR 1,191 k) include accrued bonuses in the amount of EUR 410 k (January 1 to March 31, 2009: EUR 356 k). Furthermore, personnel expenses of EUR 19 k (January 1 to March 31, 2009: EUR 69 k) relating
to share-based compensation granted to the management are included (see note 11) as well as expenses for share-based compensation resulting from the convertible profit participation rights granted to the employees with an amount of EUR 93 k (January 1 to March 31, 2009: EUR 50 k).
THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS THE BREAKDOWN OF THE FINANCIAL RESULT.
| EUR k | Jan 01, - March 31, 2010 (unaudited) |
Jan 01 - March 31, 2009 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Interest on syndicated loan | -3,315 | -9,665 |
| Interest loans refinanced | -1,879 | -1,004 |
| Interest result derivatives | -5,873 | -2,150 |
| Financial expenses | -11,067 | -12,819 |
| Financial income | 168 | 333 |
| Other financial expenses | -268 | -72 |
| Net financing costs | -11,168 | -12,558 |
As a consequence of the conversion into a G-REIT, alstria office REIT-AG is exempt from income taxes.
For a detailed description of the transformation and tax related implications, please see section 9.10 of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2009.
alstria office REIT-AG uses the fair value model pursuant to IAS 40.33 et seq. for subsequent measurement. External appraisals were obtained for measurement in 2009. The management review of the fair values as at the date of the consolidated interim financial statements for March 31, 2010 resulted in a fair value increase of investment properties totalling EUR 3,901 k. Capital expenditures in this amount has been invested in the first quarter 2010 for refurbishment and project development.
For a detailed description of the valuation of assets, please see section 7 of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2009.
alstria office REIT-AG concluded the disposal of two properties in 2009. The transfer of benefits and burden took place in the first quarter of 2010.
As at balance sheet date, EUR 11,289 k of the Cash and Cash equivalents (EUR 114,669 k) is restraint on disposal. EUR 9,300 k thereof is dedicated to the repayment of a loan in relation to the disposal of one property. Another EUR 1,989 k is dedicated to the payment of interests. The amount corresponds to the accrued interests on the syndicated loan.
Please refer to the consolidated statement of changes in equity.
In the balance sheet of the consolidated interim financial statements as at March 31, 2010, the share capital of alstria office REIT-AG amounted to EUR 56,000 k. Captiva 2 Alstria Holding S.à r.l., Luxembourg, directly and indirectly held a majority of the shares in the Company. The remaining shares were free float.
On March 31, 2010 the Company held 2,374 non-par value bearer shares of EUR 1 each.
| EUR k | Mar. 31, 2010 (unaudited) |
Dec. 31, 2009 (audited) |
|---|---|---|
| As of January 1 | -43,200 | -49,579 |
| Net movement on cash flow hedges | 3 | 6,379 |
| As of March 31 / December 31 | -43,197 | -43,200 |
This reserve records the portion of the gain or loss on hedging instruments in cash flow hedge that are determined to be an effective hedge.
As at March 31, 2010, the loans used by alstria office REIT-AG are repayable in the amount of EUR 887,170 k (December 31, 2009: EUR 1,041,387 k). The carrying amount of EUR 884,431 k (EUR 864,025 k non-current and EUR 20,406 k current) takes into account interest liabilities and transaction costs to be allocated under the effective interest method upon raising the liabilities. Financial liabilities with a maturity up to one year are disclosed as short term loans.
For a detailed description of the loans, loan terms and grant securisation, please see section 11.2 of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2009.
| EUR k | March 31, 2010 (unaudited) |
March 31, 2009 (unaudited) |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends on ordinary shares1 proposed for approval (not recognised as a liabili ty as of March 31): Dividend per share for 2009: EUR 0.50 (2008: EUR 0.52) |
27,999 | 28,423 |
1 Refer to all shares except treasury shares at the end of the reporting period
In the period from January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010, on average 34 people (January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2009: 31 people on average) were employed by the Company. The average was calculated by the third part of the total of employed people at the end of each month. On March 31, 2010, 35 people (December 31, 2009: 32 people) were employed at alstria office REIT-AG, excluding the management board.
On March 2, 2010, the supervisory board of the Company resolved on the establishment of a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for the members of the management board and granted a first tranche of virtual shares to the management board.
Under the LTIP alstria office REIT-AG grants virtual shares entitling them to receive cash payments after four years.
The amount of the lump sum results from the number of the achieved virtual shares, multiplied with the average stock market price of the Company's shares at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange of the last 60 trading days prior to the relevant maturity date, plus an amount equal to the sum of the dividend per share paid by the company to its shareholders between the grant date and the maturity date, but in no event higher than 250% of the average stock market price of the Company's shares at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange of the last 60 trading days prior to the relevant grant date multiplied with the discretionary factor.
The discretionary factor shall be a multiplier which may vary within a range from 0.8 to 1.2 and is subject to the individual performance of each participant during the respective holding period.
The number of virtual shares that vest will depend with 50% each on the achievement of the alstria share price (absolute total shareholder return) and the relative performance of the alstria share in relation to the EPRA REIT Index Continental Europe (relative total shareholder return).
Since payment per vested virtual share depends on the quoted price of one alstria ordinary share, the quoted price at the end of the reporting period mainly represents the fair value of each virtual share.
At the end of the reporting period 99,009 virtual shares existed that were granted on March 2, 2010 and led to remuneration expenses for the first quarter 2010 in an amount of EUR 19 k, which equals the provision for virtual shares. The Group recognizes the obligation out of the virtual shares under other provisions.
In the reporting period no transaction with related parties took place except for the granting of virtual shares to the members of the management board as described in note 11.
With regard to the disposal of one property in the first quarter 2010 alstria office REIT-AG agreed to partially terminate the existing swap of EUR 100,000 k by EUR 52,100 k. The transaction became effective as at April 20, 2010.
On April 15, 2010 alstria entered into a new swap with a notional amount of EUR 37,300 k, expiring on December 31, 2014. This transaction became effective as at April 20, 2010.
As at April 20, 2010 the Company repaid the portion of the syndicated loan allocated to a sold property (EUR 9,300 k).
As at April 20, 2010 alstria office REIT-AG made a voluntary down payment on the main credit facility of EUR 5,000 k.
As at March 31, 2010, the members of the Company's management board are:
Mr. Olivier Elamine (CEO) Mr. Alexander Dexne (CFO)
Pursuant to the Company's articles of association (Section 9), the supervisory board consists of six members, all of whom are elected by the general meeting of shareholders. The expiration of the term of office is identical for all members, i.e., the close of the annual general meeting of shareholders in the year 2011.
As at March 31, 2010, the members of the supervisory board are:
Mr. Alexander Stuhlmann (Chairman) Mr. John van Oost (Vice-Chairman) Dr. Johannes Conradi Mr. Roger Lee Mr. Richard Mully Mr. Daniel Quai
Hamburg, Germany, May 7, 2010
Olivier Elamine CEO
Alexander Dexne CFO
"We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial position and results of operations of the Group and the group management report gives a true and fair view of business performance including the results of operations and the situation of the Group, and describes the main opportunities and risks and anticipated development of the Group in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework."
Hamburg, Germany, May 7, 2010
Olivier Elamine CEO
Alexander Dexne CFO
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2010 | Analysts' Conference |
| German & Austrian Corporate Conference 2010 (Deutsche Bank) (Frankfurt) | |
| May 21, 2010 | Roadshow |
| JPMorgan (Paris) | |
| May 26–27, 2010 | Roadshow European Property Seminar (Kempen) (Amsterdam) |
| May 26, 2010 | Analysts' Conference |
| German Mid Cap Conference (Commerzbank) (New York) | |
| Jun. 9, 2010 | Analysts' Conference Pan European Real Estate Conference (Credit Suisse) (London) |
| Jun 10, 2010 | Analysts' Conference |
| European Property Conference (Morgan Stanley) (London) | |
| Jun. 16, 2010 | Annual General Meeting Shareholders' Meeting (Hamburg) |
| Jun 21-25, 2010 | Roadshow |
| Berenberg Bank (USA) | |
| Jun 22, 2010 | Roadshow |
| Société Générale (Paris) | |
| Aug. 11, 2010 | Publication of Q2 Report Half-Year Interim Report (Hamburg) |
| Sep 14-16, 2010 | Roadshow Credit Suisse (Switzerland) |
| Sep 21, 2010 | Roadshow Société Générale (London) |
| Sep 28-29, 2010 | Analysts' Conference Global Real Estate Conference (Merrill Lynch) (New York) |
| Oct. 4–6, 2010 | Trade fair EXPO REAL (Munich) |
| Oct 07, 2010 | Analysts' Conference Pan-European Real Estate Conference (Société Générale) (London) |
| Oct 19, 2010 | Roadshow Initiative Immobilien Aktie (Frankfurt) |
| Nov 06, 2010 | Trade Fair Hamburger Börsentag (Hamburg) |
| Nov. 10, 2010 | Publication of Q3 Report Interim Report (Hamburg) |
| Dec 01-03, 2010 | Analysts' Conference European Conference (Berenberg Bank) (Bagshot, Surrey) |
Bäckerbreitergang 75 20355 Hamburg, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 40 226341-300 Fax: +49 (0) 40 226341-310 www.alstria.com
Ralf Dibbern Phone: +49 (0) 40 226341-329 Fax: +49 (0) 40 226341-310 E-mail: [email protected] http://investor-relations.alstria.com alstria office REIT-AG is a member of DIRK (Deutscher Investor Relations Verband, the German Investor Relations Association).
Other reports issued by alstria office REIT-AG are posted on the Company's homepage.
This Interim Report contains forward-looking statements. These statements represent assessments which we have made on the basis of the information available to us at the time. Should the assumptions on which the statements are based not occur, or if risks should arise – as mentioned in the risk report – the actual results could differ materially from the results currently expected.
This report is published in German (original version) and English (non-binding translation).
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