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alstria office REIT-AG

Quarterly Report Sep 15, 2016

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H1 as per June 30, 2016 HALF-YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT

CONTENT

1

Portfolio overview Earnings position Financial and asset position Risk and opportunity report Recent developments and financial targets

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT 4

Consolidated income statement Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of cash flow Consolidated statement of changes in equity Notes

to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2016

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 18

GROUP FINANCIALS

EUR k Jan. 1–
June 30, 2016
Jan. 1–
June 30, 2015
Change
(%)
Revenues and Earnings
Revenues 102,114 48,324 111.3
Net rental income 89,870 43,319 107.5
Consolidated profit/loss for the period 56,454 15,060 274.9
FFO 60,164 23,174 159.6
Earnings per share (EUR)1) 0.35 0.18 94.5
FFO per share (EUR)1) 0.37 0.27 37.0
EUR k June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
(%)
Balance sheet
Investment property 3,035,138 3,260,467 –6.9
Total assets 3,552,295 3,850,580 –7.7
Equity1) 1,608,348 1,619,377 –0.7
Liabilities 1,879,151 2,192,916 –14.3
Net asset value (NAV) per share (EUR)1) 10.50 10.64 –1.3
Diluted NAV per share (EUR)1), 2) 10.56 10.68 –1.2
Net LTV (%) 49.4 49.3 0.1 pp

1) Without minority shares.

2) Dilution based on potential conversion of convertible bond.

G-REIT figures June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
(%)
G-REIT equity ratio (%) 50.4 49.4 1.0 pp
Revenues incl. other income from invest
ment properties (%)
100.0 100.0 0.0 pp
EPRA1) key figures Jan. 1–
June 30, 2016
Jan. 1–
June 30, 2015
Change
(%)
EPRA earnings per share (EUR) 0.28 0.19 47.4
EPRA cost ratio A (%)2) 22.4 27.1 –4.7 pp
June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
(%)
EPRA NAV per share (EUR) 10.80 10.91 –1.0
EPRA NNNAV per share (EUR) 10.53 10.66 –1.2
EPRA net initial yield (%) 5.1 5.0 0.1 pp
EPRA 'topped-up' net initial yield (%) 5.4 5.3 0.1 pp
EPRA vacancy rate (%) 9.8 11.2 –1.4 pp

1) For further information, please refer to EPRA Best Practices Recommendations: www.epra.com.

2) Including vacancy costs.

3) Excluding vacancy costs.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

1 PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW

1.1 KEY METRICS OF THE PORTFOLIO

June 30,
2016
Dec. 31,
2015
117 120
1 1
3.3 3.3
210.7 208.3
6.5 6.3
1,708,500 1,724,100
11.8 11.8
4.8 5.2
11.6 11.5

1) Incl. fair value of owner-occupied properties.

2) Contractual vacancy rate includes vacancies in assets of the Company's development pipeline.

For a detailed description of alstria's portfolio, please refer to our Company Report of 2015.

1.2 REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS

Letting metrics Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2015
Change
(in m2
)
New leases (in sqm)1) 38,000 22,200 15,800
Renewals of leases (in sqm) 42,800 12,100 30,700
Total 80,800 34,300 46,500

1) New leases refer to letting vacant space. They do not account for any lease renewals, prolongations or a tenant's exercise of its renewal option.

Vacancy metrics June 30,
2016
Dec. 31,
2015
Change
Vacancy rate (%) 11.8 11.8 0.0 pp
EPRA vacancy rate (%) 9.8 11.2 –1.4 pp
Vacancy (sqm) 191,200 198,300 –7,100
thereof vacancy in development
properties (sqm)
28,500 27,700 800

In the first half of 2016 the rental result amounted to approximately 80,800 sqm (measured by new lettings as well as relettings).

A significant letting success was the initial lease to a new tenant in Frankfurt, Platz der Einheit 1 (KASTOR TOWER), for approximately 5,600 sqm of office and ancillary space. The lease started on June 15, 2016, and reduced the vacancy in the 30,600 sqm building from 71% to 53%.

Furthermore, alstria contracted another new tenant for the asset in Platz der Einheit 1, Frankfurt, for approximately 3,500 sqm of office and ancillary space. The lease will commence by the end of Q1 2017.

An additional lease totalling approximately 2,500 sqm was signed with a tenant in Maarweg in Cologne. The lease has a maturity of five years and will start in September 2016.

In May 2016, a new lease for 1,500 sqm of office space in Harburger Ring 17, Hamburg, was signed. The lease, which started in Q3 2016, after the reporting period, has a lease length of 12.5 years. With the signature of this lease, the full office space of the building has been let.

1.3 TENANTS AND REGIONS

The core of alstria's investment portfolio is concentrated in the following regions:

% of market
value
June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
(in pp)
Rhine-Ruhr 25 25 0
Hamburg 24 23 1
Rhine-Main 21 20 1
Stuttgart 14 14 0
Berlin 8 7 1
Munich 3 3 0
Hanover 2 1 1
Saxony 1 1 0
Others 2 6 -4

Total portfolio by regions

Another main characteristic of alstria's portfolio is that it focuses on a small number of major tenants.

as a %age of annual rent June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
(in pp)
City of Hamburg 13 14 –1
Daimler AG 11 11 0
GMG Generalmietgesellschaft 9 9 0
Allianz Deutschland AG 7 7 0
Zürich Versicherung AG 4 4 0
HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft 4 4 0
Bilfinger SE 3 3 0
Residenz am Dom gemeinn.
Betriebsgesellschaft mbH
2 2 0
Württembergische Lebensver
sicherung AG
1 1 0
Others 46 45 1

alstria's main tenants

In addition, the portfolio reflects alstria's clear focus on a particular asset class: office properties – 88%* of the total lettable area is office space.

1.4 TRANSACTIONS

alstria's investment decisions are based on both analyses of local markets and the individual inspection of each asset. The latter is focussed on location, size and quality as compared to assets belonging to direct competitors and their long-term potential for value growth. alstria's strategy is aimed at increasing its portfolio to a critical size at every respective location and, at the same time, retracting from those markets that do not adhere to alstria's core investment focus. Following this strategy, alstria sold an asset in Munich with a total lettable size of 11,200 sqm in the first half of 2016. This asset has not yet been transferred to the new owner and is therefore accounted for under 'assets held for sale' as of June 30, 2016. Furthermore, a sale and purchase agreement for the disposal of an asset in Hamburg with a total lettable size of 3,200 sqm was signed during the reporting period; the transfer of benefits and burden took place on June 30, 2016.

Additionally, in July, after the reporting period, alstria signed a transfer agreement for the sale of a real estate company holding one asset in Berlin with a total lettable area of 85,400 sqm. This real estate company has not yet been transferred to the new owner and is therefore accounted for under 'assets held for sale' as of June 30, 2016.

Asset City Sales
price
(EUR k)1)
Annual
rent
(EUR k)2)
Ø Lease
length
(years)2)
Signing
SPA
Transfer of
benefits and
burdens
Disposals
Landshuter Allee 174 Munich 14,000 55 0.2 June 11, 2015 June 30, 2016
Dieselstraße 18 Ditzingen 13,395 888 19.8 Aug. 31,2015 June 25, 2016
Hofmannstraße 51 Munich 44,387 1,222 2.0 Nov. 5, 2015 June 30, 2016
Wandsbeker Chaussee 220 Hamburg 5,920 78 2.7 May 19, 2016 June 30, 2016
Taunusstraße 34-363), 5) Munich 26,830 1,774 5.5 June 27, 2016 Aug. 31, 20164)
An den Treptowers 33), 5) Berlin 228,431 13,921 2.7 July 8, 2016 Sept. 30, 20164)
Total 332,963 17,938
Acquisitions
Gasstraße 18 Hamburg 38,000 2,336 3.2 Nov. 26, 2015 Jan. 1, 2016
Total 38,000 2,336

alstria performed the following transactions in 2016:

1) Excluding transaction costs.

2) At the time of transfer of benefits and burdens.

3) Balance sheet as reported under assets held for sale.

4) Expected.

5) From the Deutsche Office portfolio.

2 EARNINGS POSITION

2.1 REVENUES

Revenues amounted to EUR 102,114 k in the first half of 2016 and, as expected, increased compared to the respective prior year period (H1 2015: EUR 48,324 k). This includes revenues from the Deutsche Office portfolio in an amount of EUR 52,478 k. The revenues of the alstria subgroup increased by around 2.7% mainly due to the acquisition of two assets in the second half of 2015 and the lease of vacant space. As a result, net rental income increased by EUR 46,552 k to EUR 89,871 k.

2.2 REAL ESTATE OPERATING EXPENSES

Real estate operating expenses amounted to EUR 11,898 k during the reporting period (H1 2015: EUR 4,987 k). The expense ratio increased slightly from 10.3% in H1 2015 to 11.7% in H1 2016. This was mainly due to fire-protection measures regarding two assets from the Deutsche Office portfolio.

2.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL EXPENSES

Administrative expenses amounted to EUR 5,571 k (H1 2015: EUR 2,968 k). The main drivers for the increase in administrative expenses were the consolidation of Deutsche Office and an increase in legal and advisory costs related to the disposal of properties.

Personnel expenses were at EUR 6,625 k, as compared to EUR 5,925 k in the first half of 2015, and therefore increased disproportionally lower than revenues. The main reasons for the slight increase in personnel expenses were personnel expenses in conjunction with the engagement of staff from Deutsche Office.

2.4 OTHER OPERATING RESULT

The other operating result amounted to EUR –4,808 k in the first half of 2016 (H1 2015: EUR –2,190 k). An increase in the other operating expenses by EUR 1,773 k resulted from higher legal and advisory costs for preparations to legally convert the DO Deutsche Office AG into a limited partnership as well as the consequent determination of a cash settlement offer to the shareholders of the DO Deutsche Office AG.

2.5 GAIN FROM DISPOSAL OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY

The result from the sale of investment property increased over the previous year by EUR 21.3 m. The disposal gain resulted from the sale of an investment property as well as a group company that is the owner of an investment property.

2.6 FINANCIAL RESULT

alstria's net financial result was mainly influenced by the refinancing activities in 2015 and 2016 (for further information, please see section 3.2, 'Financial Liabilities'). The increase in net financial result from EUR –16,098 k in the first half of 2015 to EUR -27,549, which was mainly related to a higher level of liabilities in the first half of 2016 in conjunction with the takeover of Deutsche Office, was disproportionally lower than the increase in revenues.

EUR k Jan. 1 –
June 30, 2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30, 2015
Change
(in %)
Interest expense - syndicated loan alstria –3,973 –4,183 –5.0
Interest expense - loans Deutsche Office
portfolio
–7,634 0 n/a
Interest expense - further loans –2,861 –4,178 –31.5
Interest result - derivatives –204 –5,632 –96.4
Interest expenses - corporate bonds –8,590 0 n/a
Interest expenses - convertible bond –2,519 –2,127 18.4
Financial expenses –25,781 –16,120 59.9
Financial income 169 43 n/a
Other financial expenses –1,937 –21 n/a
Net financial result –27,549 –16,098 71.1

Other financial expenses contain mainly prepayment fees for the termination of loans prior to their maturity.

2.7 VALUATION RESULT OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES

The valuation of financial derivatives resulted in a net loss from fair value adjustments in an amount of EUR –12,793 k in the period from January 1 to June 30, 2016 (please refer to chapter 3.3 for further details). The main reason for the decrease in value is a further decrease in the yield curve compared to the end of business year 2015.

EUR 2,227 k of this valuation loss is attributable to the derivative embedded in the convertible bond. The positive development of alstria's share price increases the market value of the potential repayment obligation in the event that the convertible bond is converted. This is reflected in the negative fair value of the embedded derivative.

EUR k Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2015
Pre-tax income (EBT) 56,475 15,068
Net profit/loss from fair value adjustments on
financial derivatives
12,793 2,819
Net profit/loss from the disposal of investment
property
–22,973 –1,674
Fair value and other adjustments in joint
venture
0 600
Net profit/loss from fair value adjustments on
investment property
0 –120
Other adjustments1) 13,868 6,481
Funds from operations (FFO)2) 60,164 23,174
Attributable to minority shareholders 2,803
Attributable to alstria office REIT-AG
shareholders
57,361 23,174
Maintenance and reletting –10,049 –7,716
Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO)3) 47,312 15,458
Number of shares (k) 153,231 87,097
FFO per share (EUR k)4) 0.37 0.27

2.8 FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS (FFO)

1) Non-cash income or expenses and non-recurring effects.

  • 2) (A)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, there is no standard definition for (A)FFO. Thus, (A)FFO or measures with similar names as presented by other companies may not necessarily be comparable to alstria's (A)FFO.
  • 3) The AFFO is equal to FFO with adjustments made for capitalised capital expenditures and investments, which are made to maintain the quality of the underlying investment portfolio and expenses connected with concluding tenancy agreements.

4) Without minorities.

2.9 CONSOLIDATED NET RESULT

alstria's consolidated net result amounted to EUR 56,454 k (of which EUR 3,630 k is attributable to minorities) in the period under review, as compared to the first half of 2015 (H1 2015: EUR 15,060 k). The increase is mainly the result of the consolidation of Deutsche Office. Undiluted earnings per share amounted to EUR 0.35* in the first six months of 2016 (H1 2015: EUR 0.18 per share).

3 FINANCIAL AND ASSET POSITION

3.1 INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

EUR k
Investment properties as of Dec. 31, 2015 3,260,467
Investments 15,159
Acquisitions 0
Disposals –3,300
Reclassifications –237,188
Net loss/gain from fair value adjustments
on investment property
0
Investment properties as of June 30, 2016 3,035,138
Carrying amount of owner-occupied properties 5,894
Fair value of properties held for sale 254,500
Interests in joint ventures 24,879
Carrying amount of immovable assets 3,320,411
Adjustments to fair value of owner-occu
pied properties
3,595
Fair value of immovable assets 3,324,006

The fair value of properties held for sale in the amount of EUR 254,500 k refers to the sale of two properties sold by July 2016. The transfers of benefits and burdens are expected to take place in the second half of 2016 (for further information, please refer to section 1.4, 'Transactions').

For a detailed description of the investment properties, please refer to the Annual Report of 2015.

3.2 FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

On February 22, 2016, the loan to finance the Herkules portfolio, with a nominal value of EUR 332 m, was repaid prematurely. The refinancing was made using proceeds from the bond that had been issued in November 2015.

On April 12, 2016, alstria issued a second unsecured, fixed-rate bond with a nominal value of EUR 500 m. The corporate bond, which * Without minorities.

matures in April 2023, bears a fixed coupon of 2.125%. The proceeds from the bond serve for the refinancing of bank liabilities.

With the proceeds from the second bond, the Company was able to refinance further bank liabilities. On May 31, 2016, the loan agreement for the financing of the Homer portfolio with a nominal value of EUR 333 m, which had been terminated prematurely, was repaid in total. Furthermore, as of June 30, 2016, another three loans from the Deutsche Office portfolio, with a total nominal value of EUR 129 m, which had been terminated prior to maturity, were repaid.

Besides the issuance of a bond, on May 6, 2016, the Company issued a Schuldschein with a nominal value of EUR 150 m (senior unsecured debt). The Schuldschein, with an average coupon of 2.07%, has an average maturity of 7.1 years. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing bank debt.

Furthermore, during the reporting period alstria extended two loans. A loan with a nominal amount of EUR 67 m was extended for another eight years. The second prolongation concerns a loan with a nominal amount of EUR 56 m and has a maturity of ten years. In the process of the prolongation, the margin on these two loans reduced from 1.29% on average to 0.84% on average.

As of June 30, 2016, the loan agreements in place and the respective amounts drawn were as follows:

Liabilities Maturity Principal amount
drawn as of
June 30, 2016
(EUR k)
LTV as of
June 30,
2016
(%)
LTV
covenant
(%)
Principal
amount drawn
as of Dec. 31,
2015 (EUR k)
Syndicated loan #1 Sept. 30, 2020 311,612 43.8 70.0 470,556
Syndicated loan #21) Feb. 22, 2016 0 331,910
Syndicated loan #32) Sept. 30, 2018 0 336,320
Loan #13) June 28, 2024 67,000 45.2 65.0 67,000
Loan #2 Apr. 30, 2021 59,357 50.0 65.0 60,048
Loan #3 Mar. 28, 2024 56,500 50.2 75.0 56,500
Loan #43) June 30, 2026 56,000 45.9 65.0 56,000
Loan #5 July 31, 2021 15,345 51.8 60.0 15,423
Loan #64) June 30, 2017 0 58,868
Loan #74) Dec. 31, 2018 0 53,432
Loan #85) Dec. 30, 2017 94 n/a n/a 18,507
Subtotal loans 565,908 45.5 1,524,564
Liabilities Maturity Principal amount
drawn as of
June 30, 2016
(EUR k)
LTV as of
June 30,
2016
(%)
LTV
covenant
(%)
Principal
amount drawn
as of Dec. 31,
2015 (EUR k)
Subtotal loans 565,908 45.5 1,524,564
Bond #1 Mar. 24, 2021 500,000 500,000
Bond #2 Apr. 12, 2023 500,000
Convertible bond June 14, 2018 79,200 79,200
Schuldschein 10y/fix May 6, 2026 40,000
Schuldschein 7y/fix May 8, 2023 37,000
Schuldschein 4y/fix May 6, 2020 38,000
Schuldschein 7y/
variable
May 8, 2023 17,500
Schuldschein 4y/
variable
May 6, 2020 17,500
Total 1,795,108 55.0 2,103,764
Net LTV 49.4

1) Loan agreement terminated; withdrawal occurred on February 22, 2016.

2) Loan agreement terminated; withdrawal occurred on May 31, 2016.

3) Refinanced in Q2 2016.

4) Loan agreement terminated; withdrawal occurred on June 30, 2016.

5) Loan agreement terminated, taking effect on June 30, 2016; withdrawal of

EUR 94 k did not occur before July 04, 2016.

June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015
Average term to maturity of loans/bonds/Schuldschein/
convertible bond (years) 5.6 3.6

Maturity profile of financial debt as of June 30, 20161) in EUR m

1) Excluding regular amortisation.

Jan 1. –
June 30, 2016
Jan 1. –
June 30, 2015
Average cost of debt (% p.a.) 2.3 3.3

The average cost of debt for the first half of 2016 takes into account five Deutsche Office loans that were terminated prematurely and repaid in the reporting period. Excluding these loans, the average cost of debt is approximately 2.0% p.a.

Compliance with and calculation of the Covenants referring to §11 of the Terms and Conditions*

In case of the incurrence of new Financial Indebtedness that is not drawn for the purpose of refinancing existing liabilities, alstria needs to comply with the following covenants:

  • › The ratio of the Consolidated Net Financial Indebtedness over Total Assets will not exceed 60%
  • › The ratio of the Secured Consolidated Net Financial Indebtedness over Total Assets will not exceed 45%
  • › The ratio of Unencumbered Assets over Unsecured Consolidated Net Financial Indebtedness will be more than 150%

Following the issuance of the first bond on November 24, 2015 up to the reporting date, alstria incurred two further Financial Indebtedness to refinance existing Secured Financial Indebtedness. Additionally, as of June 30, 2016, alstria had prolonged two existing loans prior to maturity (for further information, please see section 3.2, 'Financial Liabilities').

Furthermore, starting from the fifth reporting date following the issuance of the bonds, alstria needs to maintain a ratio of the Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA over Net Cash Interest of not less than 1.80 to 1.00. The initial calculation and publication of the ratio will be done together with the 2016 annual report.

As of June 30, 2016, no covenants under the loan agreements and/ or the terms and conditions of the bond have been breached.

* The following section refers to the Terms and Conditions of the bonds issued on November 24, 2015, and April 12, 2016, and the Terms and Conditions of the Schuldschein issued on May 6, 2016 (for further information, please refer to www.alstria.de). Capitalised terms have the meaning as defined in the Terms and Conditions.

3.3 DERIVATIVES

alstria held the following derivative financial instruments at the end of the reporting period:

June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015
Produkt Strike p.a.
(%)
Maturity date Notional
(EUR k)
Fair value
(EUR k)
Notional
(EUR k)
Fair value
(EUR k)
Cap 0.0250 Dec. 31, 2017 340,000 39 340,000 213
Cap 3.0000 Sep. 30, 2019 50,250 9 50,250 43
Swap 0.1100 Dec. 18, 20201) 172,156 651
Swap 0.0000 Dec. 30, 20191) 53,155 133
Cap 1.2500 Sep. 30, 20181) 174,370 70
Swap 0.0000 Dec. 18, 20181) 155,944 –180
Swap 0.0000 Sep. 30, 20181) 117,000 –202
Financial derivatives
- held for trading
390,250 48 1,062,875 728
Cap 0.0000 Sep. 30, 2020 380,870 2,283 380,870 7,113
Cap 3.0000 Mar. 29, 2024 10,900 65 10,900 116
Cap 3.0000 Apr. 30, 2021 47,485 50 47,854 100
Cap 3.0000 Dec. 17, 2018 56,000 5 56,000 23
Financial derivatives
– cash flow hedges
495,255 2,403 495,624 7,352
Total interest rate derivatives 885,505 2,451 1,558,499 8,080
Embedded derivative n/a June 14, 2018 8,4082) –25,053 8,2412) –22,826
Total –22,602 –14,746

1) Terminated before the end of the originally agreed term.

2) Underlying number of shares for conversion in thousand.

The value changes of the financial derivatives are reflected in various balance sheet items. The following table shows the changes in their values since December 31, 2015:

EUR k Cash flow –
hedge reserve
Financial
assets
non-current
Financial
liabilities
non-current
total
Hedging instruments
as of Jan. 1, 2016
–270 8,462 –23,208 –14,746
Ineffective change in fair values of
cash flow hedges
0 –4,950 0 –4,950
Net result from fair value changes in
financial derivatives not qualifying for
cash flow hedging
0 –1,052 –6,522 –7,573
Reclassification of cumulated loss
from equity to income statement
270 0 0 0
Terminations 0 –9 4,676 4,668
Hedging instruments
as of June 30, 2016
0 2,451 –25,053 –22,602

Overall, ineffective value losses (EUR -4,950 k), losses on hedges not qualified for cash flow hedging (EUR -7,573 k) and reclassifications of an amount of EUR 270 k resulted in a total loss of EUR 12,793 k (H1 2015: loss of EUR 2,819 k). This is presented as the net result from fair value adjustments to financial derivatives. The reclassification amount of EUR 270 k relates to the cumulated losses from cash flow hedges for which the initially hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur due to a premature repayment of the loans in question.

For a detailed description of the hedging instruments, please refer to the appendix of the consolidated financial report as of December 31, 2015.

3.4 CASH POSITION

Cash and cash equivalents decreased from EUR 460,253 k to EUR 165,742 k in the reporting period. The decrease primarily resulted from refinancing activities. A total of EUR 650,000 k in debt capital – EUR 500,000 k as a corporate bond and EUR 150,000 k as a Schuldscheindarlehen – were funded in the first half of 2016. On the other hand, debt repayments in an amount of EUR 961,682 k were made. The payment of the dividend resulted in a cash outflow of EUR 76,564 k. Investing activities resulted in net cash inflows of EUR 25,975 k, and a positive cash flow of EUR 44,631 k was generated from operating activities.

3.5 EQUITY METRICS

June 30, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Change
Equity (EUR k) 1,673,144 1,657,664 0.9%
Thereof non-controlling
interests
64,796 38,287 69.2%
NAV per share (EUR) 10.50 10.64 –1.3%
Equity ratio (%) 47.1 43.0 4.1 pp
G-REIT equity ratio (%)1) 50.4 49.4 1.0 pp

1) Defined as total equity divided by the carrying amount of immovable assets; minimum requirement according to G-REIT regulation: 45%.

The increase in equity on the balance sheet date by EUR 15,480 k to EUR 1,673,144 k is mainly based on the profit of the period, which resulted in an equity increase of EUR 56,454 k. Due to the sale of 5.1% of Deutsche Office shares, non-controlling interests increased by EUR 26,509 k. This development was partially offset by the dividend payment of EUR 76,564 k in May 2016. (For further information, please refer to the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the corresponding notes.)

4 RISK AND OPPORTUNITY REPORT

The risks and opportunities to which alstria is exposed are described in detail in alstria's Annual Report 2015. There have been no changes to the status presented in that report.

5 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND FINANCIAL TARGETS

5.1 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On July 8, 2016, alstria signed an agreement for the disposal of all shares in a real estate company owning one asset in Berlin. The transfer of the company to the buyer is expected to take place in the second half of 2016. Therefore, the company is classified under 'assets held for sale' as of June 30, 2016.

At the Annual General Meeting of alstria's subsidiary DO Deutsche Office AG held on July 12, 2016, the shareholders of the company decided to change its legal form from a public limited company (AG) to a limited partnership (KG) as well as to change the company name. According to the shareholders' resolution, DO Deutsche Office AG is to be converted into alstria office Prime Portfolio GmbH & Co. KG. Furthermore, the resolution comprised the relocation of the company's registered office to Hamburg.

On July 28, 2016, alstria signed a new lease with the City of Berlin for around 17,600 sqm of office and ancillary space in Darwinstraße 14-18 in Berlin. The lease is expected to start on February 1, 2017, has a lease term of ten years and will generate an annual rent of EUR 2,761 k. With the signature of the new lease, the building is fully let.

5.2 FINANCIAL TARGET

alstria mainly focuses on the following financial performance indicators: revenues and FFO. Revenues include mostly rental income generated from the letting activities of the Group. FFO reflects the operational result from real estate management, without consideration of effects from valuation, as well as other non-cash expenses/ income and non-recurring effects.*

Neither forecasts nor any other statements presented in the annual statement of 2015 regarding the prospective development of the Company for financial year 2016 have changed substantially. Based on the executed transactions and the contractually agreed rental income, alstria still expects revenues in an amount of approximately EUR 200 m and an operating result of EUR 115 m. The increase compared to the FFO in 2015 mainly results from the full-year consolidation effect of Deutsche Office, in comparison to a 2-month consolidation period in 2015, and from the further reduction of financing costs.

Since the Company pays out a significant part of its funds from operations as dividends, future external growth largely depends on the Group's ability to raise additional equity. Consequently, further portfolio growth is highly dependent on the development of the global equity markets and is therefore difficult to predict over a longer period of time.

DISCLAIMER

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.

INCOME STATEMENT

EUR k Notes April 1 –
June 30,
2016
April 1 –
June 30,
2015
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2015
Revenues 51,048 24,252 102,114 48,324
Income less expenses from passed
on operating expenses
–5 47 –346 –18
Real estate operating costs –6,358 –2,905 –11,898 –4,987
Net Rental Income 44,685 21,394 89,870 43,319
Administrative expenses –3,561 –1,902 –5,571 –2,968
Personnel expenses 6.1 –3,239 –2,762 –6,625 –5,925
Other operating income 551 696 2,321 1,665
Other operating expenses 6.2 –5,275 –3,571 –7,129 –3,855
Net gain from fair value adjust
ments on investment property
0 120 0 120
Gain from disposal of investment
property
7.1 22,983 1,674 22,973 1,674
Net Operating Result 56,144 15,649 95,839 34,030
Net financial result 6.3 –14,911 –7,848 –27,549 –16,098
Share of the result of joint venture 586 164 978 –45
Net loss from fair value adjustments
on financial derivatives
95 17,631 –12,793 –2,819
Pre-Tax Income (EBT) 41,914 25,596 56,475 15,068
Income tax expense 6.4 –63 –5 –21 –8
Consolidated Profit/Loss for the
period
41,851 25,591 56,454 15,060
Attributable to:
Owners of the company 39,201 25,591 52,824 15,060
Noncontrolling interest 2,650 0 3,630 0
Earnings per share in EUR
Basic earnings per share 6.5 0.26 0.29 0.35 0.18
Diluted earnings per share 6.5 0.25 0.27 0.34 0.18

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

April 1 –
June 30,
April 1 –
June 30,
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
EUR k Notes 2016 2015 2016 2015
Consolidated loss/profit
for the period
41,851 25,591 56,454 15,060
Items which might be reclassified
to the income statement in a future
period:
Reclassification from Cashflow
Hedging Reserve
249 878 270 1,747
Other comprehensive result for the
period:
249 878 270 1,747
Total comprehensive result for the
period:
42,100 26,469 56,724 16,807
Total comprehensive profit/loss
attributable to:
Owners of the company 39,450 26,469 53,094 16,807
Noncontrolling interest 2,650 0 3,630 0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

as at June 30, 2016

June 30, December 31,
EUR k
Non-Current Assets
Notes 2016 2015
Investment property 7.1 3,035,138 3,260,467
Equity-accounted investments 24,879 23,900
Property, plant and equipment 6,700 5,161
Intangible assets 457 607
Financial assets 7.4 34,803 0
Derivatives 8.3 2,451 8,462
Total Non-Current Assets 3,104,428 3,298,597
Current Assets
Trade receivables 13,714 12,578
Tax receivables 59 226
Other receivables 11,510 9,783
Cash and cash equivalents 7.2 165,742 460,253
thereof restricted 0 32,036
Assets held for sale 7.3 256,842 69,143
thereof investment properties 254,500 69,143
thereof other assets 2,342 0
Total Current Assets 447,867 551,983
Total Assets 3,552,295 3,850,580

Half-Year Financial Report NOTES alstria 21

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

EUR k Notes June 30,
2016
December 31,
2015
Equity 8.1
Share capital 153,231 152,164
Capital surplus 1,434,287 1,499,477
Hedging reserve 0 –270
Retained earnings 20,830 –31,994
Equity attributable to the owners of the
company
1,608,348 1,619,377
Noncontrolling interests 64,796 38,287
Total Equity 1,673,144 1,657,664
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term loans, net of current portion 8.2 1,773,428 1,715,590
Derivatives 8.3 25,053 23,208
Other provisions 3,970 3,221
Other liabilities 1,285 1,854
Deferred taxes 185 132
Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,803,921 1,744,005
Current Liabilities
Short-term loans 8.2 7,173 376,402
Trade payables 8,781 20,477
Profit participation rights 12 422 362
Liabilities of current tax 8,681 8,687
Other provisions 858 1,794
Other current liabilities 47,599 41,189
Liabilities held for sale 7.3 1,716 0
Total Current Liabilities 75,230 448,911
Total Liabilities 1,879,151 2,192,916
Total Equity and Liabilities 3,552,295 3,850,580

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

EUR k Notes Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2015
1. Operating activities
Consolidated profit/loss for the period 56,454 15,060
Unrealized valuation movements 11,815 2,698
Interest income 6.3 –169 –43
Interest expense 6.3 27,718 16,142
Result from income taxes 21 8
Other non-cash expenses (+) –3,018 2,676
Gain (-)/Loss (+) on disposal of fixed assets –22,983 –1,674
Depreciation and impairment of fixed assets (+) 335 198
Decrease (+)/Increase (-) in trade receivables and
other assets that are not attributed to investing or
financing activities
–1,074 –3,786
Decrease (-)/increase (+) in trade payables and
other liabilities that are not attributed to investing
or financing activities
2,883 1,196
Cash generated from operations 71,982 32,475
Interest received 45 43
Interest paid –27,428 –16,584
Income tax received (+)/paid (-) 32 –8
Net cash generated from operating activities 44,631 15,926
2. Investing activities
Acquisition of investment properties 7.1 –15,851 –11,341
Proceeds from sale of investment properties 7.1 77,398 2,044
Payment of transaction cost in relation to the
sale of investment properties
–575 0
Acquisition of other property, plant and
equipment
–194 –73
Proceeds from the equity release of interests in
joint ventures
0 3
Payments for investment in financial assets 7.4 –34,803 0
Net cash generated from/used in investing
activities
25,975 –9,367
EUR k Notes Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2016
Jan. 1 –
June 30,
2015
3. Financing activities
Cash received from equity contributions 8.1 34,803 102,881
Payment made for purchase of interests in fully
consolidated subsidiaries
8.1 –113 0
Payment of transaction costs of issue of shares 0 –1,339
Proceeds from the issue of bonds and borrowings 8.2 150,000 0
Proceeds from the issue of a company bond 8.2 500,000 0
Payments of transaction costs –6,817 0
Payments of dividends –76,564 –43,470
Payments of the redemption of bonds and
borrowings
–961,682 –4,693
Payments for the acquisition/redemption/adjust
ment of financial derivatives
–4,668 0
Net cash used in/generated from financing
activities
–365,041 53,379
4. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(subtotal of 1 to 3)
–294,435 59,938
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period
460,253 63,145
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the period
(thereof restricted: EUR 0;
previous year: EUR 0)
7.2 165,818 123,083
(thereof cash in disposal group) 76 0
Cash and cash equivalents reported on the
balance sheet
165,742 123,083

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share Capital Hedging Retained Equity
of alstria
sharehol
Non-con
trolling
Total
EUR k Notes capital surplus reserve earnings ders interests Equity
As of January 1, 2016 152,164 1,499,477 –270 –31,994 1,619,377 38,287 1,657,664
Changes H1 2016
Consolidated profit 0 0 0 52,824 52,824 3,630 56,454
Other comprehen
sive income
0 0 270 0 270 0 270
Total comprehen
sive income
0 0 270 52,824 53,094 3,630 56,724
Payments of
dividends
9 0 –76,564 0 0 –76,564 0 –76,564
Proceeds from sha
res issued against
contributiom in
kind
8.1 964 10,847 0 0 11,811 –11,811 0
Change of minority
interest share wit
hin equity due to
the sale of minority
shares
8.1 0 0 0 0 0 34,803 34,803
Change of mino
rity interest share
within equity due
to the purchase of
minority shares
8.1 0 0 0 0 0 –113 –113
Share-based
remuneration
12 0 424 0 0 424 0 424
Conversion of con
vertible participa
tion rights
8.1 103 103 0 0 206 0 206
As of June 30, 2016 8.1 153,231 1,434,287 0 20,830 1,608,348 64,796 1,673,144

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

EUR k Notes Share
capital
Capital
surplus
Hedging
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total Equity
As of January 1, 2015 79,018 691,693 -3,095 78,977 846,593
Changes in H1 2015
Consolidated profit 0 0 0 15,060 15,060
Other comprehensive income 0 0 1,747 0 1,747
Total comprehensive income 0 0 1,747 15,060 16,807
Payments of dividends 9 0 –43,470 0 0 –43,470
Proceeds from shares issued 7,903 94,822 0 0 102,725
Transaction costs of issue of
shares
0 –1,339 0 0 –1,339
Share-based remuneration 11.1 0 347 0 0 347
Conversion of convertible
participation rights
12 156 156 0 0 312
Conversion of convertible
bond
20 243 0 0 263
As of June 30, 2015 8.1 87,097 742,452 –1,348 94,037 922,238

NOTES

alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg Notes to the condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2016

1 CORPORATE INFORMATION

alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg, (hereinafter referred to as 'the Company' or 'alstria office REIT-AG' and, together with its subsidiaries, as 'alstria' or '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 financial year ending on December 31, 2015.

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the period from January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as the 'consolidated interim financial statements'), were authorised for publication by a resolution of the Company's Management Board on August 8, 2016.

2 BASIS OF PREPARATION

These consolidated interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting'. They do not contain all of the disclosures and explanations which are required in the annual financial statements; they should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015.

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited, but they have been reviewed by Deloitte GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Hamburg.

Due to the takeover of DO Deutsche Office AG (in the following also referred to as 'Deutsche Office'), implemented on October 27, 2015, the Group's data for the first six months of 2016 is only comparable to a limited extent with the figures posted for the same period of 2015.

3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The applied accounting policies are consistent with the policies applied and outlined in the Group's annual financial statements for the year ending on December 31, 2015.

The following new interpretations and amendments to standards and interpretations are mandatory for the financial reporting period beginning on January 1, 2016:

Standard/
Interpre
tation
Content Applicable for
f/y beginning
on/after
Effects
Amendments
to IFRS 11
Accounting for acquisitions of inte
rests in joint operations
Jan. 1, 2016 None
Amendments
to IAS 1
Disclosure initiative Jan. 1, 2016 Notes
disclosure
Amendments
to IAS 16 and
IAS 38
Clarification of acceptable methods
of depreciation
Jan. 1, 2016 None
Amendments
to IAS 16 and
IAS 41
Agriculture: bearer plants Jan. 1, 2016 None
Amendments
to IAS 19
Defined benefit plans: employee
contributions (Amendments to
IAS 19, 'Employee Benefits')
Feb. 1, 2015 None
Amendments
to IAS 27
Equity method in separate financial
statements
Jan. 1, 2016 None
Annual Impro
vements to
IFRSs
Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 Feb. 1, 2015 None
Annual Impro
vements to
IFRSs
Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014 Jan. 1, 2016 None

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments to the published standards have been issued, but they are not in effect for the 2016 financial year and have not been applied by the Group prior to becoming mandatory:

EU
Endorsement
until
June 30, 2016
Standard/
Interpre
tation
Content Applicable for
f/y beginning
on/after
Effects
not yet
endorsed
IFRS 9 New standard 'Financial instruments:
classification and measurement'
Jan. 1, 2018 No material
effects
standard
shall not be
endorsed
IFRS 14 New standard 'Regulatory deferral
accounts'
Jan. 1, 2016 None
not yet
endorsed
IFRS 15 New standard 'Revenue from cont
racts with customers'
Jan. 1, 2018 Notes
disclosure
not yet
endorsed
IFRS 16 New standard 'Leases' Jan. 1, 2019 No material
effects
EU
Endorsement
until
June 30, 2016
Standard/
Interpre
tation
Content Applicable for
f/y beginning
on/after
Effects
not yet
endorsed
Amendments
to IFRS 10 and
IAS 28
Sale or contribution of assets bet
ween an investor and its associate or
joint venture
postponed Under review
not yet
endorsed
Amendments
to IFRS 10, IFRS
12 and IAS 28
Investment entities: applying the con
solidation exception
Jan. 1, 2016 None
not yet
endorsed
Amendments to
IAS 7
Disclosure initiative Jan. 1, 2017 Notes
disclosure
not yet
endorsed
Amendments to
IAS 12
Recognition of deferred tax assets for
unrealised losses
Jan. 1, 2017 Under review
clarifications IFRS 15 Clarifications issued for IFRS 15,
'Revenue from Contracts with
Customers'
Jan. 1, 2018 None

The IASB did not issue any new standards and interpretations or any amendments to published standards and interpretations between December 31, 2015, and the date on which these interim consolidated financial statements were prepared.

4 CONSOLIDATED GROUP

In preparation for the planned transformation of the Deutsche Office into a limited partnership (Kommanditgesellschaft or KG), alstria Prime Portfolio GP GmbH was founded. This small corporation shall serve as KG's general partner. There have been no further changes to the consolidated Group since the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015.

5 KEY JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES

Preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires assumptions and estimates to be made for various items. These assumptions and estimates affect the amounts of the disclosures concerning assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual amounts may vary from these estimates.

EUR k Jan. 1 –
June 30, 2016
(unaudited)
Jan. 1 –
June 30, 2015
(unaudited)
Salaries and wages 3,348 1,985
Social insurance contribution 567 355
Bonuses 1,019 623
Expenses for share-based compensation 1,488 2,810
thereof relating to virtual shares 946 2,364
thereof relating to convertible profit
participation certificates
542 446
Amounts for retirement provisions and
disability insurance for the members of
the Management Board 121 100
Other 82 52
Total 6,625 5,925

6 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

6.1 Personnel expenses

Salaries and wages, including social insurance contributions and bonuses, rose by EUR 1,971 k, mainly as a result of the integration of Deutsche Office. This was offset by a EUR 1,322 k reduction in expenses for share-based compensation. Overall, an increase of EUR 700 k to EUR 6,625 k was recorded for personnel expenses.

6.2Other operating expenses

The increase in other operating expenses mainly resulted from legal and consulting expenses of EUR 1,773 k for the preparations to legally convert the Deutsche Office into a limited partnership and from the consequent determination of a cash settlement offer to the shareholders of Deutsche Office. Another expense of EUR 2,568 k was incurred for the further integration of Deutsche Office.

6.3 Financial result

For details on the net financial results and on the loans' development, please refer to the 'Financial and asset position' section in the interim management report.

6.4 Income taxes

As a consequence of its status as a G-REIT, alstria office REIT-AG is exempt from the German corpo-ration tax (Körperschaftsteuer) and trade tax (Gewerbesteuer).

The exemption does not apply to REIT-AG's subsidiaries. Due to the acquisition of Deutsche Office, however, companies that are not subject to the REIT exemption have been included in the consolidated financial circle. This results in income taxation at the level of the Deutsche Office subgroup.

Minor tax payment obligations may arise for affiliates serving as general partners in a partnership or for REIT service companies.

6.5 Earnings per share

The tables below show the income and share data used in the earnings per share computations:

Basic earnings per share Jan. 1 -
June 30, 2016
(unaudited)
Jan. 1 -
June 30, 2015
(unaudited)
Profit attributable to shareholders (EUR k) 52,824 15,060
Average number of outstanding shares
(thousands)
152,387 83,239
Basic earnings per share (EUR) 0.35 0.18

The potential conversion of the shares inherent in the convertible bond could dilute basic earnings per share in the future:

Diluted earnings per share Jan. 1 -
June 30, 2016
(unaudited)
Jan. 1 -
June 30, 2015
(unaudited)
Diluted profit attributable to shareholders
(EUR k)
53,904 16,140
Average number of diluted shares
(thousands)
160,803 91,480
Diluted earnings per share (EUR) 0.34 0.18

7 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - ASSETS 7.1 Investment property

Pursuant to IFRS 13, alstria office REIT-AG uses the fair-value model for revaluation purposes. External appraisals were obtained to determine the respective values as at December 31, 2015. For a detailed description of the process for determining the asset value, please refer to Section 7 of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015. A reconciliation of the changes in investment properties since December 31, 2015, can be found on page 10 of the interim consolidated financial statements as at June 30, 2016.

In the second quarter of the year 2016, alstria office REIT-AG signed notary agreements for the sale of two investment properties. One of the properties was transferred to the buyer before the balance sheet date. The other property is designated as being held for sale as at June 30, 2016.

In early July 2016, alstria signed a transfer agreement for the sale of a real estate company. The real estate company is also reported under the assets held for sale.

In addition, three properties which were held for sale at the end of the previous year have been transferred to the buyer.

7.2 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, which refer to cash held at banks, are in the amount of EUR 165,742 k. This amount is not subject to restrictions.

7.3 Assets and liabilities held for sale

The assets and liabilities held for sale include an investment property and a real estate company.

The assets held for sale also include other receivables of the company held for sale, while liabilities held for sale mainly consist of the Held for sale company's liabilities.

7.4 Financial assets

The financial assets of EUR 34,803 k relate to long-term bank deposits with a maturity until the financial year 2021.

8 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

8.1 Equity

Please refer to the consolidated statement of changes in equity for details.

Share capital

The conversion of profit participation rights (Note 12) in the second quarter of 2016 resulted in the issuance of 102,750 new shares by making use of the conditionally increased capital provided for such purposes. The share capital increased by EUR 102,750.

In the course of the previous year's acquisition of Deutsche Office, the former majority shareholder of Deutsche Office was granted an option for later conversion of shares. In exercising this option, alstria office REIT-AG acquired additional shares of Deutsche Office. In return for each share of Deutsche Office, 0.381 new shares of alstria office REIT-AG were granted. The exchange ratio is equal to the exchange ratio of the 2015 tender offer.

To create the new shares of alstria office REIT-AG, the Company made a capital increase in the amount of EUR 964,182 by partially making use of authorized capital and by excluding the shareholders' subscription rights.

In total, due to the capital measures stated above, alstria office REIT-AG's share capital increased to EUR 153,231,217 (EUR 1,066,932 higher than on December 31, 2015). As at June 30, 2016, it is represented by 153,231,217 no par value bearer shares.

The majority of the Company's shares are in free float.

Capital reserve

The exchange in shares described above was made based on alstria's stock exchange share price of EUR 12.25 per share. Consequently, the 964,182 newly created alstria shares led to proceeds of EUR 11,811 k. These proceeds exceeded the nominal share capital by EUR 10,847 k and were recognised in the capital reserves.

The share premium resulting from the conversion of 102,750 profit-participation rights resulted in an increase in capital reserves of EUR 103 k.

Treasury shares

As at June 30, 2016, the Company held no treasury shares.

Cash flow hedging reserve

This reserve relates to the accumulated portion of the gain or loss on hedging instruments within the cash flow hedge (which has been determined to be an effective hedge). The net change of EUR 270 k relates to reclassifications of the cumulated devaluations for the cash flow hedges; the forecasted and hedged transactions are no longer expected to occur due to the redemption of loans prior to their maturity. At the balance sheet date, the Group has no further derivative financial instruments (which are designated in an effective hedging relationship and which have an effective change in value), the amount of the reserve at the end of the reporting period is EUR 0.

Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests relate to minority shares in alstria's subsidiary Deutsche Office. These interests increased by EUR 34,083 k in the second quarter due to the sale of a 5.1% stake in Deutsche Office to third parties.

The acquisition of shares in Deutsche Office as part of the exchange in shares described above (see the 'Share capital' section) led to a 1.4% increase in shares of Deutsch Office, thus reducing the non-controlling interests by EUR 11,811 k. Purchases of shares in Deutsche Office on the stock market reduced non-controlling interests by a further EUR 113 k.

8.2 Financial liabilities

As at June 30, 2016, alstria's total interest-bearing debt, which consists of corporate bonds, loan balances drawn and convertible bonds, amounted to EUR 1,795,108 k (as at December 31, 2015, it was EUR 2,103,764 k). The lower carrying amount of EUR 1,780,601 k (non-current: EUR 1,773,428 k; current: EUR 7,173 k) takes into account the interest liabilities and transaction costs which are allocated according to the effective interest rate method at the time when the loans in question were taken out. Financial liabilities with a maturity of up to one year are recognised as current loans.

During the reporting period, the Group issued a corporate bond with a nominal value of EUR 500,000 k and a debt (in promissory notes; Schuldscheindarlehen in German) of EUR 150,000 k. With the proceeds, the Group refinanced the loan agreement for the financing of the Homer portfolio, which has a nominal value of EUR 333 m. Furthermore, the Group repaid three loans from the Deutsche Office portfolio (total nominal value EUR 129 m) which had been terminated prior to maturity. Additionally, the loan to finance the Herkules portfolio (nominal value EUR 332 m) was repaid in advance.

After exercising the conversion rights for a nominal value of EUR 200 k, EUR 79,200 k of the convertible bond remains included in the financial liabilities.

For a detailed description of the loans, including their terms and securities, please refer to the 'Financial liabilities' section in the Group's interim management report for the second quarter of 2016 (see page 11.) and to Section 11.2 of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015.

8.3 Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments comprise interest swaps and caps. The purpose of these financial derivatives is to hedge the Group against interest-rate risks arising from the Group's business activities and its sources of financing. In addition, they include an embedded derivative resulting from the issue of a convertible bond.

An independent expert determined the fair value of the derivative financial instruments by discounting the expected future cash flows at prevailing market interest rates.

For a more detailed description of the Group's derivative financial instruments and the presentation of their fair values, please refer to page xx and page 11 of the Group's interim management report.

All of the Group's financial instruments, which are recognised in the balance sheet at fair value, are valued by applying the level 2-valuation approach. This, however, only relates to the Group's financial derivatives, as none of the other financial instruments are recognised in the balance sheet at fair value. The fair-value determination of the Group's financial derivatives is based on future interest rates, which are derived from observable yield curves.

9 DIVIDENDS PAID

The alstria office REIT-AG Annual General Meeting, held on May 12, 2016, resolved to distribute dividends totalling EUR 76,564 k (EUR 0.50 per outstanding share). The dividend was distributed on May 13, 2016.

2016
(unaudited)
2015
(unaudited
Dividends on ordinary shares1) in EUR k (not
recognised as a liability as at June 30)
76,564 43,470
Dividend per share (EUR) 0.50 0.50

1)Refers to all shares at the dividend payment date. .

10 EMPLOYEES

In the period from January 1 to June 30, 2016, the Company had, on average, 99 employees (average for January 1 to June 30, 2015: 63 people). The average number of employees was calculated based on the total number of employees at the end of each month. On June 30, 2016, 105 people (December 31, 2015: 93 people) were employed at alstria office REIT-AG, not including the Management Board.

11 SHARE-BASED REMUNERATION

A share-based remuneration system was implemented for members of the Management Board as part of alstria's success-based remuneration. This share-based remuneration is made up of a long-term component, the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI), and a short-term component, the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STI). In addition, there is a cash-settled component.

The development of the virtual shares through June 30, 2016, is shown in the following table:

Number of virtual shares Jan. 1 – June 30, 2016
(unaudited)
Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2015
(audited)
LTI STI LTI STI
As at Jan. 1 335,740 20,516 339,516 23,831
Granted in the reporting
period
68,318 10,817 72,926 9,763
Terminated in the repor
ting period
–91,954 –10,753 –76,702 –13,078
As at June 30/ Dec. 31 312,104 20,580 335,740 20,516

IIn the first half of 2016, the LTI and the STI generated remuneration expenses with a total balance of EUR 946 k (expenses in H1 2015: EUR 2,364 k). In addition, the LTI and STI resulted in provisions amounting to EUR 2,834 k at the end of the reporting period (December 31, 2015: EUR 3,470 k). 91,954 virtual shares from the LTI and 10,753 virtual shares from the STI were exercised in the first quarter of 2016, resulting in payments of EUR 1,581 k. The Group recognises liabilities arising from vested virtual shares as items within other provisions. Please refer to Section 17.1 of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015, for a detailed description of the employee profit participation rights programme.

12 CONVERTIBLE PROFIT PARTICIPATION RIGHTS PROGRAM During the reporting period, the following share-based payment agreements (certificates) were in place with respect to the convertible profit participation rights scheme which the Supervisory Board of alstria office REIT-AG established.

Granting date of tranche May 22,
2014
May 7,
2015
May 18,
2016
Total
Jan. 1, 2016 102,750 121,000 0 223,750
Expired due to termination of
employment
0 –8,500 0 –8,500
Converted –102,750 0 0 –102,750
Newly granted certificates 0 0 144,750 144,750
June 30, 2016 0 112,500 144,750 257,250
Number of certificates
-- ------------------------

For a detailed description of the employee profit participation rights programme, please refer to Section 17.2 of the consolidated financial statements as at December 31, 2015.

13 RELATED PARTIES

No significant legal transactions were executed with respect to related parties during the reporting period, with the exception of virtual shares being granted to the members of the Company's Management Board, as laid out in detail in note 11.

14 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD

On July 8, 2016, the Group signed an agreement for the sale of all shares in a real estate company. The real estate company owns the property "An den Treptowers" in Berlin. The transfer of the real estate company to the buyer is expected in the second half of the year. The transaction price was EUR 228.4 m.

At the Annual General Meeting of alstria's subsidiary Deutsche Office, which was held on July 12, 2016, the shareholders of the subsidiary decided to change its name and shift its legal form from a public limited company (AG) to a limited partnership (KG). According to the shareholders' resolution, Deutsche Office will be converted into alstria office Prime Portfolio GmbH & Co. KG. The resolution furthermore indicates the relocation of the subsidiary's registered office to Hamburg.

15 MANAGEMENT BOARD

As at June 30, 2016, the members of the Company's Management Board are Mr Olivier Elamine (Chief Executive Officer) and Mr Alexander Dexne (Chief Financial Officer).

16 SUPERVISORY BOARD

Pursuant to section 9 of the Company's Articles of Association, the Supervisory Board consists of six members, all of whom are elected by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.

The members of the Supervisory Board, as at June 30, 2016, are listed below:

  • › Dr Johannes Conradi (Chairman since May 12, 2016)
  • › Mr Herrmann T. Dambach (Vice-Chairman)
  • › Ms Stefanie Frensch (Member since May 12, 2016)
  • › Mr Benoît Hérault
  • › Mr Richard Mully
  • › Ms Marianne Voigt
  • › Mr Alexander Stuhlmann (Member and Chairman until May 12, 2016)

Hamburg, Germany, August 8, 2016

Olivier Elamine Alexander Dexne Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

'We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the Group's net assets, its financial position and the results of its operations. Furthermore, we confirm that the group management report gives a true and fair view of business performance, including the results of the Group's operations and its economic position, and that it describes the Group's main opportunities and risks, as well as its anticipated development, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework.'

Hamburg, Germany, August 8, 2016

Olivier Elamine Alexander Dexne Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

REVIEW REPORT

To the alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg

We have reviewed the condensed interim consolidated financial statements of the alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg, comprising the condensed income statement, the condensed balance sheet, condensed statement of changes in equity, condensed cash flow statement and selected explanatory notes, together with the interim group management report of the alstria office REIT-AG, Hamburg, for the period from January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, that are part of the semi annual financial report pursuant to Article 37w paragraph 2 WpHG [Wertpapierhandelsgesetz: German Securities Trading Act]. The preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with those IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and of the interim group management report in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports, is the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to issue a report on the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and on the interim group management report based on our review.

We conducted our review of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements and of the interim group management report in accordance with the German generally accepted standards for the review of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer [Institute of Public Auditors in Germany] (IDW). Those standards require that we plan and perform the review such that we can preclude through critical evaluation, with a certain level of assurance, that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with those IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company employees and analytical assessments and therefore does not provide the assurance attainable in a financial statement audit. Since, in accordance with our engagement, we have not performed a financial statement audit, we cannot issue an auditor's report.

Based on our review no matters have come to our attention that cause us to presume that the condensed interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with those IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, or that the interim group management report has not been prepared, in material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the WpHG applicable to interim group management reports.

Hamburg, August 8, 2016

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