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Ascencio — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
May 18, 2026
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REGULATED INFORMATION
18/05/2026
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Half-yearly financial report of Ascencio SA
Results at 31 March 2026
6.93% PORTFOLIO GROSS YIELD
2.23%
AVERAGE COST OF DEBT
-0.3%
CHANGE IN PORTFOLIO FAIR VALUE
96.5% EPRA OCCUPANCY RATE
86.3%
HEDGE RATIO
Ascencio celebrates 20 years and reports resilient results
OPERATING RESULTS
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Rental income: €27.2 million, stable (+0.3%) compared to €27.1 million at 31/03/2025
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EPRA Earnings: €18.4 million, stable (-0.3%) compared to €18.5 million at 31/03/2025
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EPRA Earnings per share: €2.80 (vs €2.81 at 31/03/2025)
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Net result : €19.5 million (vs €18.7 million at 31/03/2025), the increase being due primarily to the difference in revaluations (+€1.1 million vs -€0.3 million) between the two periods in question
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
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Fair value of the real estate portfolio: €768.6 million (vs €746.5 million at 30/09/2025)
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Debt ratio (EPRA LTV) : 44.1% (vs 40.7% at 30/09/2025)
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Intrinsic value per share (EPRA NTA) : €65.18 (vs €67.14 at 30/09/2025)
Acquisition of the retail park Horizon Provence in France
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. MANAGEMENT REPORT ........................................................................................... 3 1.1. GENERAL CONTEXT .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY DURING THE 1[ST] HALF OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR .................. 4 1.3. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AT 31/03/2026 ..................................................... 8 1.4. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2026 ................................... 10 1.5. CONSOLIDATED DATA PER SHARE .......................................................................................... 12 1.6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................ 13 1.7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS AFTER 31/03/2026 ................................ 13 1.8. MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES .......................................................................................... 13 1.9. OUTLOOK .......................................................................................................................................... 13 2. PROPERTY EXPERTS’ REPORT ........................................................................... 14 2.1. PROPERTY EXPERTS .................................................................................................................... 14 2.2. EXPERTS' REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 14 3. ASCENCIO ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE ............................................................. 18 3.1. EVOLUTION IN SHARE PRICE AND NET ASSET VALUE ...................................................... 18 3.2. DIVIDEND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025 ............................................................ 18 3.3. SHAREHOLDERS OF ASCENCIO SA ........................................................................................... 18 4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................................................... 19 4.1. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2026 ........................................................... 19 4.2. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AT 31/03/2026 .................................................. 21 4.3. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT AT 31/03/2026 ........................................... 22 4.4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .................................................... 23 4.5. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................. 24 NOTE 1 General information and accounting methods .............................................................. 24 NOTE 2 Investment properties............................................................................................................. 25 NOTE 3 Financial debts ........................................................................................................................... 26 NOTE 4 Financial instruments .............................................................................................................. 27 NOTE 5 Dividend ........................................................................................................................................ 27 NOTE 6 Segment information at 31/03/2026 ............................................................................... 28 4.6. REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ....................................................................................................... 29 5. DECLARATION BY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ................................................... 30 6. INFORMATION ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ............................ 30 7. FINANCIAL CALENDAR .......................................................................................... 30 8. GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 30 ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMS) ........................................... 32 EPRA INDICATORS ......................................................................................................... 33
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Press release ● 2
1. MANAGEMENT REPORT
1.1. GENERAL CONTEXT
Over the last six months, the European macroeconomic environment has been in a transitional phase, marked by a relative resilience in activity but also by the return of inflationary pressures, with inflation reaching around 2.6% in March 2026. This trend is mainly linked to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, which has led to a rebound in energy prices and uncertainties over supplies.
Against this backdrop, the European Central Bank has adopted a cautious stance, pausing its policy of interest rate cuts since autumn 2025. This strategy of keeping interest rates relatively high is designed to curb soaring prices and reflects a trade-off between supporting growth and controlling the cost of living.
This combination of factors is not likely to encourage investment and lending, particularly in the property market.
Nonetheless, the specific segment of commercial real estate, and in particular out-of-town retail, continues to be very attractive to investors. They are looking to secure returns in a sector that has demonstrated its resilience during the crisis periods of recent years (Covid, geopolitical tensions, energy shocks, etc.).
These assets, offering lower rents and easy access, appear to be performing particularly well. The flexibility of their floor space means they can support retailers as they make strategic changes, particularly in terms of omnicanality.
They also offer competitive yields in a situation of still-high interest rates, which supports their positioning in investment portfolios.
www.ascencio.be
Press release ● 3
1.2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY DURING THE 1[ST] HALF OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
A. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
Letting
Ascencio concluded 11 leasing transactions (7 new leases and 4 renewals), covering a total surface area of around 9,000 m[2] , or 2% of the portfolio’s total surface. On average over the last 12 months, for the concerned surfaces, renegotiated rents exceeded estimated rental values by 9.1% and previous rents by 0.8%.
This leasing activity has materialized in the Belgian and French portfolios, namely with (i) the signing of new leases in Genval (Chaussures Raoul and Training7) and La Louvière (Chaussea and ZEB), and (ii) the securing of existing tenants in Genval, Crèches-sur-Saône and Le Cannet.
The 5 units within Ascencio’s portfolio affected by the Casa and Leen Bakker bankruptcies have been fully relet at higher rents.
Ascencio also experienced a number of tenant departures in Wallonia, mainly from an asset that is currently being analysed for repositioning.
Taking these rental events into account, the EPRA occupancy rate stood at 96.5% at 31/03/2026 (vs 97.2% at 30/09/2025), with the following breakdown by country:
| 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 | Δ | |
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| BELGIUM | 96.1% | 96.6% | -0.4% |
| FRANCE | 96.7% | 97.6% | -0.9% |
| SPAIN | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| EPRA occupancy rate | 96.5% | 97.2% | -0.6% |
At 31/03/2026, the average residual term of the occupancy contracts in the portfolio was 2.7 years to lease breaks (WALB) and 7.1 years to lease terms (WALT).
Acquisition
In December 2025, Ascencio acquired the Horizon Provence retail park in Monteux, south-east France, for €22.8 million excluding VAT. The asset, with a surface area of more than 12,000 m[2] , benefits from a strong food component (Super U, Maison des Agriculteurs) and is ideally located in a fast-growing area.
This acquisition, which fits perfectly within Ascencio’s investment strategy, began contributing to earnings from the start of 2026.
www.ascencio.be
Press release ● 4
Investments
The Company invested €1.7 million in works on its real estate portfolio, mainly in (i) roof renovations in Belgium (Nivelles, Hannut and Waremme) and Spain (Valencia and Madrid), and (ii) demolition and reconstruction work on a number of units at its Bellefleur retail park in Couillet (Belgium).
Sustainability
In particular, Ascencio has continued its programme to install charging points in its French portfolio. As at 31/03/2026, 209 terminals had been delivered (i.e. almost 80% of the total programme), generating annual rental income of around €0.3 million.
Following a detailed analysis of its IT management, the Company re-evaluated its IT organisation by setting up a hybrid structure, in the cloud and on physical servers, and reviewing its data backup strategy.
Property valuations
Excluding investments and divestments, the value of Ascencio’s consolidated portfolio remained relatively stable (-€2.4 million/-0.31%), in line with the trend seen over the past few financial years. This stability is all the more remarkable given the macroeconomic uncertainties mentioned above.
The valuations of Ascencio’s real estate portfolio are as follows:
| 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 | ||
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| Investment properties | % total fair value Fair value (€000s) Gross yield |
Fair value (€000s) Gross yield |
Δ Fair value (excl. inv./div.) |
| Belgium | 52.5% 403,547 7.19% |
404,679 7.10% |
-0.53% |
| France | 42.6% 327,080 6.68% |
304,410 6.84% |
-0.08% |
| Spain | 4.1% 31,850 6.40% |
31,600 6.39% |
-0.19% |
| Total properties available for rent |
99.2% 762,477 6.93% |
740,689 6.96% |
-0.32% |
| Development projects |
0.8% 6,162 |
5,779 | 1.28% |
| Total investment properties |
100.0% 768,640 | 746,468 | -0.31% |
www.ascencio.be
Press release ● 5
B. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
As part of managing its debt structure, Ascencio has concluded the refinancing of 2 bank credit lines, for a total amount of €25 million, with new maturities of six and seven years. Ascencio has also secured an extension of 3 credit lines, for a total of €55 million, enabling it to further strengthen its long-term liquidity position.
In addition, in order to optimise the balance between the volume of available credit and the average cost of debt, the Company decided not to extend a €10 million Medium Term Notes issue as well as a €5 million bond tranche reaching maturity, and therefore repaid them at their respective maturities.
Considering these factors, at 31/03/2026, Ascencio had unused financing lines totalling €111.0 million, of which €57 million remained available after taking into account the 100% back-up of Commercial Papers issues and the setting aside of an estimated pro rata dividend for the current financial year. This cash position enables the Company to easily cover its operating requirements as well as the investments required for its portfolio. This gives the Company significant capacity to participate in the financing of potential acquisitions.
The average residual term of the debt is 3.4 years (vs 3.3 years at 30/09/2025), with a good spread of maturities over the next 7 years, as shown in the graph below:
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(€ million) Financing structure - Breakdown of maturities
110
100
90
80
70
60
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40
30
20
10
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2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31 2031/32 2032/33
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With regard to its interest rate hedging strategy, Ascencio has continued to build up its portfolio of derivative financial instruments in line with the policy in place. 6 new IRS have been acquired, for a total notional amount of €60 million, over the 2029 to 2033 hedging period.
www.ascencio.be
Press release ● 6
On the basis of a constant forecast debt, these acquisitions will enable to meet the targets set over a 7- year hedging period, as illustrated in the graph below:
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Taking into account the refinancing and hedging transactions referred to above, at 31/03/2026 the Company enjoyed an average cost of debt of 2.23% (vs 2.15% at 30/09/2025), an average financial debt of €310.3 million (vs €307.0 million at 30/09/2025) and a hedge ratio of 86.3% (vs 96.6% at 30/09/2025). On the strength of this solid debt structure, the Company intends to maintain a competitive average cost of debt over the coming years.
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1.3. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AT 31/03/2026
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 |
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| RENTAL INCOME | 27.173 | 27.078 |
| Rental related charges | -118 | 16 |
| Recoveryofpropertycharges | 503 | 563 |
| Rental related charges and taxes not recovered | -25 | -60 |
| Other revenue and rental related charges | -163 | -27 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 27.369 | 27.570 |
| Propertycharges | -2.520 | -2.709 |
| Corporate overheads | -2.477 | -2.544 |
| Other operatingincome and charges | -1 | 0 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 22.370 | 22.317 |
| Operating margin(*) | 82,3% | 82,4% |
| Financial income | 0 | 472 |
| Net interest charges | -3.137 | -2.991 |
| Other financial charges | -454 | -503 |
| Taxes | -333 | -312 |
| Exclusion of the liquidation result of financial instruments ** | 0 | -471 |
| EPRA EARNINGS | 18.447 | 18.512** |
| Result on sales of investmentproperties | 0 | 43 |
| Change in the fair value of investmentproperties | -2.510 | -571 |
| Result on the investmentproperty portfolio | -2.510 | -527 |
| Reinstatement of the result from the liquidation of financial instruments** |
0 | 471 |
| Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | 4.002 | 322 |
| Deferred tax | -399 | -100 |
| NET RESULT | 19.540 | 18.678 |
| EPRA Earnings per share(€) | 2,80 | 2,81** |
| Net resultper share(€) | 2,96 | 2,83 |
| NUMBER OF SHARES | 6.595.985 | 6.595.985 |
- Alternative Performance Measure (APM). See page 33.
** A reclassification relating to the exclusion of a non-recurring gain arising from the restructuring of hedging financial instruments has been made in the calculation of EPRA earnings, in accordance with the annual financial statements as at 30 September 2025.
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Press release ● 8
Rental income came to €27.17 million, stable (+0.3%) compared with the first half of the previous financial year. On a like-for-like basis, the change is +0.8%.
The following table shows rental income by country:
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | Δ % |
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| Belgium | 54% | 14,593 | 15,044 | -3.0% |
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| France | 42% | 11,402 | 11,032 | 3.4% |
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| Spain | 4% | 1,178 | 1,002 | 17.5% |
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| TOTAL | 100% | 27,173 | 27,078 | 0.3% |
Changes in Belgium and France were mainly due to changes in the perimeter, with several property disposals in Belgium during the previous financial year and the acquisition of the Horizon Provence retail park in France last December. The very positive trend in income in Spain is due to the receipt of variable rents over the period, as a result of a tenant’s good performance.
Taking into account the rent-free periods granted on new leases at the end of the previous financial year, which still affected the past six months, the property result stood at €27.37 million as at 31/03/2026, down slightly (-0.7%) compared with 31/03/2025.
Property charges and corporate overheads, which have been carefully monitored and optimised, fell by 7.0% and 2.6% respectively, enabling an operating result before portfolio result of €22.37 million (vs €22.32 million at 31/03/2025). The operating margin also remained stable at 82.3% (vs 82.4% at 31/03/2025).
As regards the financial result, net interest charges and other financial charges rose by 2.8% to €3.59 million at 31/03/2026, compared with €3.49 million at 31/03/2025. This increase is due to slight rises in average debt and in the average cost of debt over the periods in questions.
The tax charge, in Belgium consisting of the taxation of certain disallowed expenses and in France of the withholding tax on all results generated by French entities, was higher than in the previous year.
EPRA earnings stood at €18.45 million, stable (-0.3%) compared to €18.51 million at 31/03/2025, or €2.80 (vs €2.81) per share.
The change in the fair value of the investment properties remained relatively stable at -€2.5 million (-0.3%), compared with -€0.6 million (-0.1%) at 31/03/2025.
The change in the fair value of financial assets and liabilities (which includes only the value of hedging instruments) rose significantly (+€4.0 million vs +€0.3 million), reflecting the increase in longterm interest rates in recent months.
Lastly, deferred tax liabilities increased in line with the change in the latent tax liability of the French portfolio.
Taking into account these revaluation impacts, and the stability of the EPRA earnings, the consolidated net result stands at €19.54 million, up 4.6% on the €18.68 million at 31/03/2025. On a per-share basis, and bearing in mind that the number of shares issued did not change during the previous financial year, the net result came to €2.96 (vs €2.83).
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Press release ● 9
1.4. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2026
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
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| ASSETS | 807,877 | 773,579 |
| Intangible assets | 456 | 459 |
| Investmentproperties | 768,640 | 746,468 |
| Other tangible assets | 820 | 778 |
| Other non-current assets | 17,047 | 14,184 |
| Current financial assets | 627 | 666 |
| Trade receivables | 4,209 | 5,257 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,731 | 2,839 |
| Other current assets | 12,348 | 2,928 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 807,877 | 773,579 |
| Equity | 440,383 | 450,195 |
| Non-current financial debts | 221,304 | 227,747 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 3,506 | 4,107 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 7,122 | 6,744 |
| Current financial debts | 115,473 | 69,576 |
| Other current liabilities | 20,089 | 15,210 |
| Liabilities | 367,494 | 323,384 |
| IFRS NAV(€/share) | 66.77 | 68.25 |
| EPRA NTA(€/share) | 65.18 | 67.14 |
| Debt ratio(in accordance with the Royal Decree) | 44.0% | 41.0% |
| EPRA LTV | 44.1% | 40.7% |
ASSETS
95% of the Company’s assets are made up of the portfolio of investment properties , with a total fair value of €768.6 million at 31/03/2026 (vs €746.5 million at 30/09/2025). This increase is mainly due to the inclusion in the French portfolio of the Horizon Provence retail park, acquired at the end of December 2025 for €22.8 million.
In accordance with IFRS 16, this heading includes the rights of use held by the Company in the form of emphyteuses, for a total value of €2.7 million.
Intangible assets , including IT tools (for administrative and accounting management as well as property reporting) implemented by the Company, remained relatively stable. Other tangible assets mainly comprise improvements to the Company’s office space, as well as the costs of the new IT infrastructure acquired during the last half-year.
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Other non-current financial assets mainly consist of the hedging instruments with positive valuations and maturities of more than one year (€16.8 million), while current financial assets include those instruments with positive valuations and maturities within one year (€0.5 million).
The balance of trade receivables was €4.2 million, lower than the balance at the end of the previous financial year. This decrease is mainly due to the timing of invoicing for property taxes and service charges from tenants just before the annual accounting close on 30 September. However, the closing balance at 31/03/2026 includes significant amounts (€2.3 million) relating to the installations of charging stations delivered shortly before the end of the half-year, for which most advance rent payments were received after the 31/03/2026 closing date.
Tax receivables and other current assets increased significantly due to the tax receivable relating to the €4.4 million VAT paid on the acquisition of the Horizon Provence retail park, which is still awaiting recovery from the French tax authorities.
The cash and cash equivalents balance increased as a result of the receipt of substantial amounts of rent in the last few days before the balance sheet date, despite the Company’s careful attention to limiting its cash resources.
Deferred charges and accrued income increased significantly due to the application of IFRIC 21, which requires the full amount of taxes and taxes recovery to be recognised early in the accounts on an annual basis. This increase is offset by an equivalent increase in other current liabilities.
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Total equity was €440.4 million, down slightly from the €450.2 million recorded at 30/09/2025. This decrease is linked to the dividend distribution of €29.4 million in February 2026, partly compensated by the €19.5 million result generated in the period. On this basis, the EPRA NTA per share is €65.18 (vs €67.14 at 30/09/2025), while the IFRS net asset value per share is €66.77 (vs €68.25 at 30/09/2025).
On the liabilities side, total financial debts ( current and non-current ) amounted to €336.8 million (compared to €297.3 million at 30/09/2025). The increase in financial liabilities is due to the dividend payment, partly offset by the positive net cash generated in the first six months of the year.
Financial debts consist of different types of financing:
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
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| Bank borrowings | 262,129 | 225,394 |
| Commercial Papers | 38,950 | 20,250 |
| Medium Term Notes | 20,530 | 31,125 |
| Bonds | 9,996 | 15,197 |
| Investment credits | 699 | 988 |
| Lease debts(IFRS 16) | 4,472 | 4,370 |
| Total financial debts | 336,777 | 297,323 |
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Press release ● 11
Current financial debts have increased significantly since the end of the previous financial year. Despite the Company’s very active and proactive refinancing policy, several credit lines are due to expire over the next 12 months. The refinancing of the remaining €20 million due in the 2025/26 financial year is already under credit agreement and will therefore be formally extended at short notice; while approximately €50 million of credit lines and €10 million of bond issuance mature during the first quarter of 2027 and will therefore be subject to partial or total refinancing by the end of the current financial year. Lastly, total outstanding Commercial Papers issues of €39.0 million are also included under current financial debts, even though they are fully covered on a long-term basis by available credit lines.
The non-current financial debts also include the debt recorded under the IFRS 16 standard, representing the net present value of the rentals owed by Ascencio as emphyteutic lessee for the Genval and Hannut buildings in Belgium, and for the recently acquired building at Monteux in France. This debt is subject to periodic revaluation at the time of the annual indexation of the charges.
Other non-current financial liabilities and deferred taxes remained broadly stable. These include:
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hedging instruments with negative market values and rental guarantees received from tenants;
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the balance of provisions for deferred tax on latent tax liabilities in the French and Spanish portfolios.
The consolidated EPRA debt ratio ( EPRA LTV ) is 44.1%, up from 40.7% at 30/09/2025, mainly due to the acquisition of the Horizon Provence retail park for €22.8 million and the dividend distribution for the 2024/2025 financial year.
1.5. CONSOLIDATED DATA PER SHARE
| CONSOLIDATED RESULTS PER SHARE (€) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPRA Earnings | 2.80 | 2.81* | 5.56 |
| Net result | 2.96 | 2.83 | 5.40 |
| Net asset value(NAV)IFRS(€000s) | 440,383 | 433,270 | 450,195 |
| NAV IFRSper share(€) | 66.77 | 65.69 | 68.25 |
| Restatements(€000s): | |||
| Deferred tax | 7,122 | 6,616 | 6,744 |
| Fair value of financial instruments | -17,108 | -15,847 | -13,623 |
| Intangible assets | -456 | -363 | -459 |
| EPRA NTA(€000s) | 429,941 | 423,676 | 442,857 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF EXISTING SHARES | 6.595.985 | 6.595.985 | 6.595.985 |
| EPRA NTAper share(€) | 65.18 | 64.23 | 67.14 |
*A reclassification relating to the exclusion of a non-recurring gain arising from the restructuring of hedging financial instruments has been made in the calculation of EPRA earnings, in accordance with the annual financial statements as at 30 September 2025.
www.ascencio.be
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1.6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
There were no changes in governance during the period under review.
1.7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS AFTER 31/03/2026
No significant events or transactions potentially affecting the financial statements presented in this report took place after the closing of the past six-month period.
1.8. MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The fundamental specific risks facing the Company remain those described in the “Risk Factors” section of the 2025 Annual Report. Ascencio takes care to implement the measures and follow the procedures it has established in order to anticipate and control them.
1.9. OUTLOOK
In a global context marked by high macroeconomic volatility and persistent geopolitical tensions, Ascencio is facing the future with solid fundamentals and a resilience that has been demonstrated for 20 years now. The recent, stable and robust results reflect the quality of operating performance, the fruit of rigorous execution and the constant commitment of the teams.
The continuation of this momentum is based on Ascencio’s ability to maintain a high level of operational excellence while adapting rapidly to changes in the environment. With this in mind, the Company intends to remain close to its customers, placing their expectations at the heart of its priorities and anticipating their future needs as far as possible.
At the same time, financial discipline remains a fundamental pillar. Rigorous resource management, cost control and selective investment allocation will help to maintain a solid balance sheet, guaranteeing the Company’s long-term future.
Finally, the Company will pursue its financing strategy with prudence and consistency, ensuring that it maintains an optimum balance between flexibility and security. This approach will enable it to support its development ambitions while limiting its exposure to external risks.
Accordingly, Ascencio will continue to carry out an in-depth, ongoing analysis of its markets in order to identify investment opportunities aligned with its selective strategy. This active monitoring will enable targeting of acquisitions with strong value-creation potential, based on rigorous financial and operational criteria.
On the strength of these strategic directions, Ascencio is confidently positioned to meet the challenges ahead, while creating sustainable value for all its stakeholders.
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2. PROPERTY EXPERTS’ REPORT
2.1. PROPERTY EXPERTS
The quarterly valuation of the portfolio was entrusted to the following experts:
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Jones Lang LaSalle Belgium, represented by Ms Greet Hex;
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Cushman & Wakefield Belgium, represented by Mr Emeric Inghels;
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CBRE Belgium, represented by Mr Kevin Van de Velde;
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Cushman & Wakefield France, represented by Mr Jean-Philippe Carmarans;
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Jones Lang LaSalle France, represented by Mr Paul Cooper;
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CBRE France, represented by Mr Christian Robinet;
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Cushman & Wakefield Spain, represented by Mr Tony Loughran.
They will establish the fair value of Ascencio SA’s assets on a quarterly basis until the close of the 2025/2026 financial year.
2.2. EXPERTS' REPORT
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Brussels, 31 March 2026
Dear Sir, Dear Madam,
In accordance to the article 47 of the law of 12 May 2014 on the Belgian Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIR/GVV), you asked Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield to value the buildings situated in Belgium, France and Spain and belonging to the BE-REIT.
Our mission has been realized in complete independence.
In accordance with established practice, our mission has been realized based on the information communicated by Ascencio regarding rental condition, charges and taxes carried by the lessor, work to be realized, as well as all other elements that might influence the value of the buildings. We suppose this information to be exact and complete. As stated explicitly in our valuation reports, this does not include in any way the valuation of structural and technical quality of the building, nor an analysis of the presence of any harmful material. These elements are known by Ascencio, that manages its portfolio in a professional manner and carries a technical and juridical due diligence before the acquisition of each building.
Every building has been visited by the experts. They work with different software, such as Argus Enterprise or Microsoft Excel.
The investment value can be defined as the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion.
The experts have adopted two different methods: the « Term and Reversion » method and the « Hardcore » method. Besides, they also did a control in terms of price per m².
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According to the « Term and Reversion » method, the capitalization of the revenues considers the actual revenue until the end of the current contract, and then takes the estimated rental value in perpetuity. According to the « Hardcore » method, the estimated rental value is capitalized in perpetuity before looking at adjustments that consider surfaces that are rented below or above their rental value, void, etc.
The yield, used for both methods, represents the expected yield for investors for this kind of properties. It reflects the intrinsic risks of the property and the sector (future void, credit risk, maintenance obligations, etc.). To determine this yield, experts based themselves on the most comparable transactions and current transactions in their investment department.
When there are unusual or specific factors, corrections are made (e.g. major renovations, nonrecoverable costs, etc.). Regarding the sustainability of buildings, the existence of a green premium for the most sustainable buildings is an ongoing subject of observation, investigation, and debate in the market. Appropriate market data is still needed to fully demonstrate whether additional value can be attributed to these buildings. This evolution is closely monitored by experts.
In our valuation, we have considered all aspects of the property's sustainability. These elements and considerations have been taken into account in our evaluation, but it is not explicitly adjusted for.
Based on the remarks in previous paragraphs, we confirm that the rounded investment value of the real estate portfolio of Ascencio on 31 March 2026 amounts to :
€799,717,000 (Seven hundred ninety-nine million seven hundred seventeen thousand euros)
The sale of a property is theoretically subject to transfer taxes. The amount depends, among other factors, on the method of transfer, the type of buyer, and the geographical location of the property. This amount is only known once the sale has been completed. In Belgium, as independent real estate experts, we can acknowledge that, based on a representative sample of properties on the Belgian market, the average transaction cost amounted to 2.5% for the sale of buildings valued at more than EUR 2,500,000.
Thus, for buildings with a value exceeding EUR 2,500,000, we will apply acquisition costs of 2.5% between the investment value and the fair value as defined by the international accounting standard IAS 40. This percentage may, if necessary, be periodically adjusted in increments of 0.5%, insofar as such a variation is observed in the institutional market.
For properties valued at less than EUR 2,500,000, the applicable charges between the fair value and the investment value are the regional registration duties. However, certain assets within Ascencio’s portfolio may be considered as belonging to coherent investment clusters whose combined value exceeds the EUR 2,500,000 threshold. The qualification of a group of assets as a cluster is determined according to the likelihood that an investor would acquire them together rather than separately. Grouping criteria may be geographical (assets located next to each other) and sectoral (typically sites hosting supermarkets, which form an asset class conducive to package deals). Based on discussions with Ascencio, we apply transaction costs of 2.5% to these assets.
In France, the transfer tax is generally 1.8% when the property is less than 5 years old and between 6.9% and 7.5%, depending on the department, in all other cases. These rates, increased by transaction fees, have indeed been taken into account to establish the fair value of French buildings.
In Spain, the transfer tax generally ranges between 0.5% and 3.5% depending on the location. These rates, increased by transaction fees, have been taken into account to establish the fair value of Spanish buildings.
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Based on those elements we confirm that a rounded Fair Value of Ascencio's real estate assets as of 31 March 2026 amounts to:
€765,856,000
(Seven hundred sixty-five million eight hundred fifty-six thousand euros)
We stay at your entire disposition if any questions about the report would remain. In the meantime, we offer you our kind salutations,
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Kevin Van de Velde MRICS Director Valuation CBRE Belgium
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Tony Loughran MRICS Partner - Head of Valuation Cushman & Wakefield Spain
Paul David Cooper Director Jones Lang LaSalle France
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Christian Robinet FRICS Chief Operating Officer – Senior Director CBRE France
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Opinion of Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2026, the investment value at 254.467.161 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 242.533.535 EUR.
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Jean-Philippe Carmarans MRICS Tony Loughran MRICS Chairman and CEO Cushman & Partner – Head of Valuation Wakefield France Cushman & Wakefield Spain
Opinion of Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2026, the investment value at 193.483.600 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 183.382.770 EUR.
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Opinion of CBRE
CBRE estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2026, the investment value at 351.766.000 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 339.940.000 EUR.
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3. ASCENCIO ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE
3.1. EVOLUTION IN SHARE PRICE AND NET ASSET VALUE
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Ascencio’s shares are listed on the continuous market of Euronext Brussels. It forms part of the BEL Mid Index[1] .
Ascencio is also included in the FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed Europe Real Estate Index.
On 31/03/2026, the closing price was €50.10 (vs €51.30 on 30/09/2025). At that date Ascencio stock was thus trading at a 23.1% discount relative to its EPRA NTA.
3.2. DIVIDEND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/2025
The general meeting of 30/01/2026 approved the appropriation of profit as proposed by the Board of Directors. Consequently, the meeting resolved to distribute a gross dividend of €4.45 per share for the financial year ended 30/09/2025. This dividend (coupon number 23) was paid on 09/02/2026.
3.3. SHAREHOLDERS OF ASCENCIO SA
| SHAREHOLDERS | Number of shares | Percentage held |
|---|---|---|
| Carl, Eric and John Mestdagh and controlled companies |
787,418 | 11.9% |
| Patronale Life SA | 330,000 | 5.0% |
| Free float | 5,478,567 | 83.1% |
| TOTAL | 6,595,985 | 100.0% |
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4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4.1. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2026
| (€000s) | (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| I | NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| B | Intangible assets |
456 | 459 |
| C | Investmentproperties |
768,640 | 746,468 |
| D | Other tangible assets |
820 | 778 |
| E | Non-current financial assets |
17,047 | 14,184 |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 786,962 | 761,889 | |
| II | CURRENT ASSETS |
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| B | Current financial assets |
627 | 666 |
| D | Trade receivables |
4,209 | 5,257 |
| E | Tax receivables and other current assets |
7,027 | 2,431 |
| F | Cash and cash equivalents | 3,731 | 2,839 |
| G | Deferred charges and accrued income |
5,322 | 497 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 20,915 | 11,690 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 807,877 | 773,579 |
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| (€000s) | (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY | |||
| I | EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY |
440,383 | 450,195 |
| A | Capital |
38,659 | 38,659 |
| B | Sharepremium |
253,353 | 253,353 |
| C | Reserves |
128,831 | 122,546 |
| b. Reserve for changes in fair value ofproperties | 68,254 | 67,404 | |
| e. Reserve for changes in fair value of authorized hedging | |||
| instruments to which IFRS hedge accounting is not | 4,671 | 6,336 | |
| applied | |||
| m. Other reserves | 55,906 | 48,805 | |
| D | Net result for the financialyear |
19,540 | 35,637 |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 440,383 | 450,195 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||
| I | NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 231,932 | 238,598 |
| B | Non-current financial debts |
221,304 | 227,747 |
| a. Credit institutions | 196,332 | 192,877 | |
| c. Others | 24,972 | 34,870 | |
| C | Other non-current financial liabilities |
3,506 | 4,107 |
| F | Deferred tax liabilities | 7,122 | 6,744 |
| II | CURRENT LIABILITIES |
135,562 | 84,786 |
| B | Current financial debts |
115,473 | 69,576 |
| a. Credit institutions | 66,454 | 33,440 | |
| c. Others | 49,019 | 36,136 | |
| D | Trade debts and other current debts |
8,009 | 11,060 |
| F | Accrued charges and deferred income | 12,081 | 4,150 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 367,494 | 323,384 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 807,877 | 773,579 |
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4.2. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AT 31/03/2026
| CONSOLIDATED NET RESULT (€000s) | CONSOLIDATED NET RESULT (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Rental income | 27,173 | 27,078 |
| III | Rental-related charges | -118 | 16 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 27,055 | 27,094 | |
| IV | Recoveryofpropertycharges | 503 | 563 |
| V | Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally assumed by tenants on let properties |
6,620 | 6,578 |
| VII | Rental charges and taxes normally assumed by tenants on let properties |
-6,645 | -6,639 |
| VIII | Other revenue and rental-related charges | -163 | -27 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 27,369 | 27,570 | |
| IX | Technical costs | -390 | -532 |
| X | Commercial costs | -345 | -429 |
| XI | Rental charges and taxes on unletproperties | -243 | -217 |
| XII | Propertymanagement costs | -1,440 | -1,462 |
| XIII | Otherpropertycharges | -102 | -68 |
| PROPERTY CHARGES | -2,520 | -2,709 | |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 24,848 | 24,861 | |
| XIV | Corporate overheads | -2,477 | -2,544 |
| XV | Other operatingincome and charges | -1 | 0 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 22,370 | 22,317 | |
| XVI | Result on disposals of investmentproperties | 0 | 43 |
| XVIII | Changes in fair value of investmentproperties |
-2,510 | -571 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 19,861 | 21,790 | |
| XX | Financial income | 0 | 472 |
| XXI | Net interest charges | -3,137 | -2,991 |
| XXII | Other financial charges | -454 | -503 |
| XXIII | Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities |
4,002 | 322 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | 411 | -2,700 | |
| RESULT BEFORE TAX | 20,272 | 19,090 | |
| XXV | Corporate tax | -732 | -363 |
| XXVI | Exit Tax |
0 | -49 |
| TAXES | -732 | -412 | |
| NET RESULT | 19,540 | 18,677 |
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4.3. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT AT 31/03/2026
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
2,839 | 3,070 |
| Result for the financialyear | 19,540 | 18,677 |
| Financial result | 3,591 | 3,493 |
| Net capitalgains or losses realised on disposal of assets | 0 | -514 |
| Income tax expense(- tax income) | 333 | 312 |
| Income statement items without treasuryimpact | -900 | 406 |
| +/- Change in the fair value of investmentproperties | 2,510 | 571 |
| +/- Change in non-current financial assets | -4,002 | -322 |
| +/- Change in non-current deferred tax liabilities | 399 | 100 |
| + Depreciation | 99 | 88 |
| + Reductions in value | 95 | -30 |
| Change in workingcapital requirement | -3,511 | -721 |
| +/- Change in trade receivables | 954 | 3,901 |
| +/- Change in tax receivables and other current assets | -4,595 | -176 |
| +/- Change in deferred charges and accrued income | -4,829 | -4,206 |
| +/- Change in trade debts and other current debts | -2,971 | -4,494 |
| +/- Change in accrued charges and deferred income | 7,931 | 4,253 |
| Taxespaid | -412 | -362 |
| NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 18,640 | 21,292 |
| - Acquisition of investmentproperties | -22,793 | 0 |
| - Projects in development | -285 | 0 |
| - Other investments | -1,317 | -602 |
| - Acquisition of intangible assets | -33 | 114 |
| - Acquisition of tangible assets | -84 | -16 |
| + Disposals of investmentproperties | 0 | 81 |
| + Disposals of financial assets and liabilities | 0 | 339 |
| + Acquisition of financial assets and liabilities | 0 | 307 |
| - Disposals of financial liabilities | 0 | -307 |
| NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES | -24,512 | -84 |
| New drawings on financial debt(excludingIFRS 16) | 77,237 | 99,908 |
| Repayment of financial debt(excludingIFRS 16) | -38,120 | -89,413 |
| Repayment of financial liabilities IFRS 16 | -34 | -38 |
| Other changes in financial assets and liabilities | 200 | -72 |
| Gross dividendspaid | -29,352 | -28,363 |
| Financial chargespaid | -3,167 | -3,493 |
| NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 6,764 | -21,470 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR |
3,731 | 2,808 |
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4.4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| (€000s) | Reserves | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | |||||||
| Capital | Share premium |
C.b. | C.e. | C.m. | for the financial |
Total equity |
|
| year | |||||||
| BALANCE AT 30/09/2024 | 38,659 |
253,353 | 55,186 | 21,679 | 48,526 | 25,517 | 442,921 |
| Distribution of dividends | -28,363 | -28,363 |
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| Appropriation to reserves | 6,478 | -13,548 | 4,225 | 2,845 | 0 |
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| Net result | 18,677 | 18,677 |
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| Other elements recognised inthe global result |
34 | 34 | |||||
| Reclassification of reserves | 629 | -1,328 | 700 | 0 | |||
| BALANCE AT 31/03/2025 | 38,659 |
253,353 | 62,327 | 6,803 | 53,450 | 18,677 | 433,270 |
| (000 EUR) | Reserves | ||||||
| Result | |||||||
| Capital | Share premium |
C.b. | C.e. | C.m. | for the financial |
Total equity |
|
| year | |||||||
| BALANCE AT 30/09/2025 | 38,659 |
253,353 | 67,404 | 6,336 | 48,805 | 35,637 | 450,196 |
| Distribution of dividends | -29,352 | -29,352 |
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| Appropriation to reserves | 850 | -706 | 6,142 | -6,286 | 0 |
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| Net result | 19,540 | 19,540 |
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| Reclassification of reserves | -960 | 960 | 0 | ||||
| BALANCE AT 31/03/2026 | 38,659 |
253,353 | 68,254 | 4,671 | 55,906 | 19,539 | 440,382 |
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4.5. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 General information and accounting methods
General information
Ascencio SA (hereinafter “Ascencio SA” or the “Company”), whose registered office is at Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 Box 4, 6041 Gosselies (Belgium), is a public Belgian real estate investment trust (“B-REIT”). Its financial year runs from 1 October to 30 September. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as at 31/03/2026 cover the period from 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2026. They were approved by the Board of Directors on 18/05/2026.
All amounts are expressed in thousands of euros unless otherwise stated.
Basis of preparation and accounting methods
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the “International Financial Reporting Standards” (“IFRS”) and the interpretations of the “International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee” (“IFRIC”) approved by the European Union, published and effective at 31/03/2026. More specifically, they have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union.
The consolidated financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree of 13/07/2014 as amended by the Royal Decree of 28/04/2018 on regulated real estate companies.
The bases of preparation and accounting methods are identical to those set out in the 2025 Annual Report (pages 183 to 189).
- Valuation of investment properties and methods applied by the experts (Jones Lang LaSalle
CBRE - Cushman & Wakefield)
Ascencio has entrusted the task of valuing its portfolio of real estate assets to Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield; all 3 experts were responsible for valuing parts of the Belgian and French portfolios, and the third was also tasked with valuing the Spanish portfolio. The mandates with these experts were concluded after 01/10/2024 for a period of three years and will therefore expire at the end of the portfolio valuation on 30/09/2027.
The valuation method applied by the property experts remains the same and is explained in detail on pages 114 to 116 of the 2025 Annual Report.
At 31/03/2026, the valuation of the buildings is not subject to “significant valuation uncertainty” as it was the case at the time of the COVID-19 health crisis. However, the experts would like to warn that, given the volatility now prevailing on the markets due to current geopolitical and economic tensions, it is important to adopt a cautious approach to lending and investing and to carefully consider the date on which the valuations were carried out.
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NOTE 2 Investment properties
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Properties available for rent | 762,477 | 740,689 |
| Developmentprojects | 6,162 | 5,779 |
| BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 768,640 | 746,468 |
Investment properties comprise:
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properties available for rent, including rights of use on land held by the Company and recognised under IFRS 16 (see point 1 hereunder);
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development projects (see point 2 hereunder). Development projects include assets for which major renovation or complete redevelopment projects are planned, whether these projects have actually started (work in progress) or are still in the preparatory phase. Projects under development are not taken into account when calculating the Company’s property indicators, particularly in terms of the EPRA occupancy rate or the gross yield on the property portfolio.
1. Investment properties available for rent
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 740,689 | 743,082 |
| Investments | 1,367 | 1,700 |
| Acquisitions | 22,873 | -114 |
| Disposals | 0 | -4,342 |
| Change in fair value | -2,452 | 363 |
| BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 762,477 | 740,689 |
Changes in the fair value of properties available for rent reflect the investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transfers of items during the financial year as well as the change in fair value of the properties that has taken place during the period.
The investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transfers during the period are described above in point 1.2. of this half-yearly financial report.
2. Development projects
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 5,779 | 5,539 |
| Investments | 305 | 375 |
| Change in fair value | 78 | -135 |
| BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR | 6,162 | 5,779 |
At 31/03/2026, development projects included a number of retail units at the Bellefleur retail park in Couillet (Belgium) and the shopping gallery at Avenue de Fré in Uccle (Belgium). Work to redevelop the Couillet retail units is underway, with the demolition of all the old premises and the start of their reconstruction. The Uccle project, meanwhile, is still at the permit application stage. This item also includes the preparatory analysis expenditure on the project to extend the supermarket in Jambes (Belgium).
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NOTE 3 Financial debts
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 |
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| Non-current financial debts | 221,304 | 227,747 |
| a. Credit institutions | 196,375 | 192,942 |
| c. Other - Medium Term Notes and Bonds | 20,458 | 30,436 |
| d. Other - Financial debts IFRS 16 | 4,472 | 4,370 |
| Current financial debts | 115,473 | 69,576 |
| a. Credit institutions | 66,454 | 33,440 |
| c. Other - Commercial Papers,Medium Term Notes and Bonds | 49,019 | 36,136 |
| TOTAL | 336,777 | 297,323 |
The average cost of debt and the structure of financial debts are described above in sections 1.2. and 1.4. of this half-yearly financial report.
As indicated above, Ascencio has continued its refinancing programme, with the conclusion of two bank refinancing transactions for a total of €25 million (6 and 7 year maturities), and the extension of 3 existing credit lines, for an amount of €55 million, thus strengthening its long-term liquidity position.
The breakdown of financial debts at 31/03/2026 was as follows: 79% bank borrowing, 9% bond debt (including medium-term notes) and 12% Commercial Papers debt. At that date, the Company had €111.0 million in undrawn credit lines, of which €39.0 million was reserved for the back-up of current commercial paper issues (vs €147.8 million, of which €20.3 million was for the back-up at 30/09/2025).
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NOTE 4 Financial instruments
83.8% of the Company’s debt was at floating rates (vs 76.4% at 30/09/2025). In order to limit the interest rate risk associated with this type of financing, the Company has put in place an interest rate hedging policy.
At the date of this half-yearly financial report, hedging consisted of 38 IRS contracts (37 payer contracts and 1 receiver contract) for a total notional amount of €553 million, of which €233 million were effective at 31/03/2026 and €320 million will be effective at a later date (compared with 34 contracts for a total of €523 million, of which €228 million were effective at 30/09/2025). The Company also has two CAP contracts for a notional amount of €20 million, effective as at 31/03/2026 (similar to the situation on 30/09/2025).
Ascencio does not apply hedge accounting to the derivative financial instruments that it holds. Therefore, these instruments are considered as speculative instruments under IFRS, and changes in their market value are directly and fully recognised in profit and loss. These financial instruments are all “level 2” derivatives within the meaning of IFRS 13.
The market value of derivative financial instruments is advised at each balance sheet date by the financial institutions from which these instruments have been acquired.
At 31/03/2026, taking into account these hedging instruments and the total fixed rate debt of €53.7 million, the Company’s hedge ratio is 86.3% (vs 96.6% at 30/09/2025).
NOTE 5 Dividend
The Company distributed a dividend of €4.45 gross per share (€3.115 net per share) as remuneration for the 2024/2025 financial year. This dividend amounts to a total of €29.4 million for the 6,595,985 shares issued by the Company.
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NOTE 6 Segment information at 31/03/2026
The breakdown of the income statement by country is as follows:
| The breakdown of the | income statement by country is as follows: |
|---|---|
| (€000s) | Belgium France Spain Total |
| 31/03/2026 31/03/2025 31/03/2026 31/03/2025 31/03/2026 31/03/2025 31/03/2026 31/03/2025 |
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| I Rental income |
14,593 15,044 11,402 11,032 1,178 1,002 27,173 27,078 |
| III Rental-related charges |
-58 15 -60 2 0 0 -118 16 |
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 14,534 15,059 11,342 11,034 1,178 1,002 27,055 27,094 |
| IV Recovery of property charges |
312 334 175 152 16 76 503 563 |
| V Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally paid by tenants on let properties |
3,810 3,784 2,659 2,686 151 109 6,620 6,578 |
| VII Rental charges and taxes normally paid by tenants on let properties |
-3,834 -3,847 -2,660 -2,683 -151 -109 -6,645 -6,639 |
| VIII Other revenue and rental-related charges |
12 -18 -150 3 -25 -12 -163 -27 |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 14,834 15,312 11,366 11,192 1,168 1,067 27,369 27,570 |
| IX Technical costs |
-302 -384 -72 -61 -16 -87 -390 -532 |
| X Commercial costs |
-261 -344 -83 -85 0 -1 -345 -429 |
| XI Rental charges and taxes on unlet properties |
-177 -173 -66 -45 0 0 -243 -217 |
| XII Property management costs |
-1,104 -1,049 -330 -406 -6 -7 -1,440 -1,462 |
| XIII Other property charges |
-61 -34 -36 -32 -5 -2 -102 -68 |
| PROPERTY CHARGES | -1,905 -1,983 -589 -628 -27 -98 -2,520 -2,709 |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT |
12,930 13,328 10,777 10,564 1,142 969 24,848 24,861 |
| XIV Corporate overheads |
-1,914 -2,228 -516 -301 -46 -15 -2,477 -2,544 |
| XV Other operating income and charges |
-1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE PORTFOLIO RESULT |
11,014 11,101 10,261 10,262 1,095 954 22,371 22,317 |
| XVI Result on sales of investment properties |
0 43 0 0 0 0 0 43 |
| XVIII Change in the fair value of investment properties |
-2,114 -611 -336 41 -59 0 -2,510 -571 |
| OPERATING RESULT | 8,900 10,533 9,925 10,303 1,036 954 19,861 21,790 |
| XX Financial income |
0 472 0 0 0 0 0 472 |
| XXI Interest charges |
-2,949 -2,671 -189 -226 0 -94 -3,137 -2,991 |
| XXII Other financial charges |
-429 -478 -23 -23 -2 -2 -454 -503 |
| XXIII Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities |
4,002 322 0 0 0 0 4,002 322 |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | 624 -2,355 -211 -249 -2 -96 411 -2,700 |
| RESULT BEFORE TAX | 9,524 8,178 9,714 10,054 1,034 858 20,272 19,090 |
| XXV Corporate tax |
-91 -6 -641 -407 0 0 -732 -412 |
| TAXES | -91 -6 -641 -407 0 0 -732 -412 |
| NET RESULT | 9,433 8,172 9,073 9,647 1,034 858 19,540 18,677 |
This segmentation is consistent with the Group’s organisation and the Company’s internal reporting to management.
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4.6. REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
Statutory auditor's report to the Board of Directors of Ascencio on the review of the condensed consolidated interim financial information as at March 31, 2026 and for the 6-month period then ended
Introduction
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Ascencio as at March 31, 2026, the condensed consolidated profit and loss account and statement of other comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of movements in equity and the condensed consolidated cash flow statement for the 6-month period then ended, and notes to the interim financial information (“the condensed consolidated interim financial information”). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial information in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity”. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at March 31, 2026 and for the 6-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union.
Zaventem, 18[th] May 2026
KPMG Réviseurs d’Entreprises Statutory Auditor represented by
Jean-François Kupper Réviseur d’Entreprises
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5. DECLARATION BY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
The Board of Directors of Ascencio SA hereby declares that to the best of its knowledge:
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the condensed financial statements, prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and results of the Company and of the companies included in the consolidation;
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the interim management report contains a true account of the significant events and main transactions between related parties that have taken place in the first six months of the financial year and their effect on the condensed financial statements, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining months of the financial year.
- 6. INFORMATION ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This interim financial report contains forward-looking information based on the Company’s estimates and projections and its reasonable expectations in respect of external events and factors. By its very nature, such forward-looking information carries with it risks and uncertainties that could lead to results, the financial situation, performance and actual achievements diverging. Given these factors of uncertainty, statements about the future cannot be guaranteed.
7. FINANCIAL CALENDAR
| 7. FINANCIAL CALENDAR | |
|---|---|
| Interim statement at 30/06/2026 | 22/07/2026 (5.40 p.m.) |
| Press release on results for the year to 30/09/2026 | 25/11/2026 (5.40 p.m.) |
| Ordinary general meeting of shareholders 2025/2026 | 29/01/2027 (2.30 p.m.) |
8. GENERAL
| Company name | Ascencio SA |
|---|---|
| Status | Belgian Real Estate Investment Trust (B-REIT) |
| Address | Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 Building H Box 4 6041 |
| Gosselies, Belgium | |
| Telephone | +32 (71) 91 95 00 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | www.ascencio.be |
| Company Register | Charleroi |
| Company number | BE 0881 334 476 |
| Date of foundation | 10/05/2006 |
| Approval as a B-REIT | 28/10/2014 |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Statutory audit firm | KPMG Réviseurs d’entreprise |
| represented by Jean-François Kupper | |
| Property experts | Jones Lang LaSalle |
| Cushman & Wakefield | |
| CBRE | |
| Financial year-end | 30 September |
| Share capital | €39,575,910 |
| Number of shares | 6,595,985 |
| Listing | Euronext Brussels |
| Fair value of the property portfolio | €770 million |
| Number of properties | 100 |
| Type of properties | Out-of-town retail parks, food supermarkets and |
| others |
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AURORE ANBERGEN
Head of IR, Marketing & Communication Tel.: +32 (0)71 91 95 23 [email protected]
ABOUT ASCENCIO
Ascencio SA is a company incorporated under Belgian law, specialising in commercial property investments, and more specifically, supermarkets and retail parks.
CÉDRIC BIQUET Chief Financial Officer Tel: +32 (0)71 91 95 00
VINCENT H. QUERTON Chief Executive Officer Tel: +32 (0)71 91 95 00
The Company is present in Belgium, France and Spain, respectively under the status of B-REIT, SIIC and SOCIMI.
With its multidisciplinary team, it manages its assets and its relations with its tenant-retailers in a responsible manner, particularly with regard to sustainability.
The fair value of its portfolio amounts to approximately €770 million, spread over a hundred or so real estate assets with a total surface area of around 455,000 m² and generating rental income exceeding €55 million a year. Ascencio SA is listed on Euronext Brussels. Its stock market capitalisation surpassed €330 million at 31/03/2026.
For more information, please visit www.ascencio.be
This interim report is also available in Dutch and English, but only the French version of the document has full force and effect. The Dutch and English versions are free translations, prepared under the responsibility of Ascencio.
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ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMS)
Following the coming into force of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures (APMs), the APMs used in this press release are identified by a footnote.
The definition of the APMs and the use made of them can be found at the end of the 2025 Annual Report, which is available on Ascencio’s website (www.ascencio.be).
Operating margin
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operatingresult before result onportfolio | = A | 22,370 | 22,317 |
| Rental income | = B | 27,173 | 27,078 |
| OPERATING MARGIN | = A/ B | 82.3% | 82.4% |
Average cost of debt
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 31/03/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Net interest charges(headingXXI excludingIFRS 16) | 3,051 | 2,901 |
| Commissions on undrawn balances under credit facilities |
350 | 400 |
| Openingcommission and charges for credit facilities | 62 | 58 |
| TOTAL COST OF FINANCIAL DEBTS(A) | 3,462 | 3,359 |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE DEBT FOR THE PERIOD(B) | 310,348 | 307,910 |
| AVERAGE COST OF DEBT(A x 2) / B | 2.23% | 2.18% |
Hedge ratio
| (€000s) | 31/03/2026 | 30/09/2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-rate financial debts | 53,698 | 68,986 | |
| Financial debts converted into fixed-rate debts by means of IRS |
223,000 | 213,000 | |
| Fixed-rate financial debts variable via IRS | -10,000 | -20,000 | |
| TOTAL FIXED-RATE OR CONVERTED FIXED-RATE FINANCIAL DEBTS |
266,698 | 261,986 | |
| Capped financial debts | 20,000 | 20,000 | |
| TOTAL FIXED RATE OR CAPPED FINANCIAL DEBTS | = A | 286,698 | 281,986 |
| TOTAL VARIABLE RATE FINANCIAL DEBTS | 45,450 | 10,000 | |
| TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBTS | = B | 332,148 | 291,986 |
| HEDGE RATIO | = A/ B | 86.3% | 96.6% |
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EPRA INDICATORS
EPRA (the European Public Real Estate Association) is the voice of Europe’s publicly traded real estate sector, representing more than 280 members and over €890 billion in assets.
EPRA publishes recommendations for defining the main performance indicators applicable to listed real estate companies. These recommendations are included in the report entitled “EPRA Reporting: Best Practices Recommendations Guidelines” (“EPRA BPR”). This report is available on the EPRA website: www.epra.com.
Ascencio subscribes to this move to standardise reporting with a view to improving the quality and comparability of information for investors.
EPRA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
| EPRA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS | |
|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 31/03/2025 |
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| EPRA Earnings (000 EUR) Earnings from operational activities. EPRA Earnings per share (EUR) |
18.447 18.512* |
| 2,80 2,81* |
|
| EPRA Cost Ratio (including direct vacancy costs) Administrative & operating costs (including costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. |
17,67% 17,58% |
| EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) Administrative & operating costs (excluding costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. |
16,78% 16,78% |
| 31/03/2026 30/09/2025 |
|
| EPRA NRV (000 EUR) The EPRA NRV assumes that entities never sell assets and provide an estimation ofthe value required to rebuild the entity. EPRA NRV per share (EUR) |
464.257 476.746 |
| 70,38 72,28 |
|
| EPRA NTA (000 EUR) The EPRA NTA assumes that entities buy and sell assets, thereby crystallising certain levels of unavoidable deferred tax. EPRA NTA per share (EUR) |
429.941 442.857 |
65,18 67,14 |
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| EPRA NDV (000 EUR) The EPRA NDV represents the value accruing to the Company's shareholders under an asset disposal scenario, resulting in the settlement of deferred taxes, the liquidation of financial instruments and the recognition of other liabilities for their maximum amount, net of anyresultingtax. EPRA NDV per share (EUR) |
441.040 450.886 |
| 66,86 68,36 |
|
| EPRA Net Initial Yield (NIY) Annualised rental income based on the cash rents passing at the balance sheet date, less non-recoverable property operating expenses, divided by the market value of the property, increased with (estimated) purchaser's costs. |
6,44% 6,44% |
| EPRA Topped-up NIY This measure incorporates an adjustment to the EPRA NIY in respect of the expiration of rent-free periods or other unexpired lease incentives such as discounted rent periods and steprents. |
6,51% 6,49% |
| EPRA Vacancy Rate Estimated Market Rental Value (ERV) of vacant space divided by ERV of the whole portfolio. |
3,45% 2,85% |
| EPRA LTV The EPRA LTV aims to represent the Company's indebtedness compared to the market value of its assets. |
44,13% 40,73% |
*A reclassification relating to the exclusion of a non-recurring gain arising from the restructuring of hedging financial instruments has been made in the calculation of EPRA earnings, in accordance with the annual financial statements as at 30 September 2025.
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