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Baltic Sea Properties

Quarterly Report May 16, 2023

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Baltic Sea Properties

Baltic Sea Properties

About us

Baltic Sea Properties is a Norwegian public listed, open-ended and fully integrated investment company. The company is among the Baltics' leading real estate investors and developers – owning a diversified cash flow generating portfolio of modern real estate in the logistics, industrial and commercial segments.

Our strategy is to develop long-term relationships with strong clients and to hold high-quality assets in attractive locations. We grow our portfolio by own developments and acquisitions with the objective to maximise shareholder values and the company's dividend capacity.

The property management is conducted through fully-owned subsidiaries by a professional management team with deep knowledge of the Baltic real estate market

Contents

About us 2
Our Vision, Mission & Values 4
Highlights 6
Financial overview
Key figures group
Financial results for first quarter
Financing
Comprehensive income & Net Asset Value
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Consolidated statements
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
Investment Portfolio
Rent roll
Investment strategy
BREEAM — Certification status
Market update from Newsec Baltics
24
25
26
28
30
Property portfolio
Client mix
Presentation of our properties
Land bank
32
33
34
43
Contact 44
Euronext Growth Oslo 47

Disclaimer:

This report has been prepared by Baltic Sea Properties AS in good faith and to our best ability with the purpose to give the company's shareholders updated information about the company's operations and status. This document must not be understood as an offer or encouragement to invest in the company. The financial figures presented are unadited and may thus include discrepancies. Baltic Sea Properties AS further makes reservations that errors may have occurred in its calculations of key figures or in the development of the report which may contribute to an inaccurate impression of the company's status and/or operations. The report also includes descriptions and comments which are based on subjective assumptions and considerations, and thus must not be understood as a guarantee of future events or future profits.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the preferred real estate partner and leading investment company in the region.

We will achieve this by staying true to our mission and values.

Our Mission

Our mission is to foster a great team, to provide high quality and sustainable solutions for our partners, thus creating superior long-term value and returns for our shareholders.

Our Values

  • • Commitment to our people and their professional development.
  • Focusing on innovation and value creation.
  • • Respect for our social and physical environment.
  • • Accountability and fairness with our stakeholders.
  • • Reliability and integrity in all we do

Highlights

Q1 2023 reporting

We are pleased to present our first quarter report, showcasing another period of strong performance and robust cash flow development.

Despite the market turbulence, pressure on valuations and facing challenges in the form of rising interest rates, we have managed to deliver steady results and maintain positive growth through Q1.

A larger portfolio and higher rental revenue will sustain longterm results

Although we are experiencing a significant increase in financial costs due to rising interest rates, we firmly believe that the successful introduction of new developments and investment assets throughout 2022/2023 will play a pivotal role in sustaining the strong cash flow we have consistently achieved in recent years. We maintain our focus on disciplined growth and below follows some of the main activities from the company in Q1-2023.

  • We successfully finalised the construction and handover of the Oribalt expansion project.
  • Significant work with project pipeline new acquisitions, developments, and portfolio expansions.
  • Actively working with clients on property improvements, roof upgrades and solar panel installations.
  • Continued work to professionalise and systemise our operations, to enable further growth.
  • Ongoing processes to BREEAM certify the two DPD terminals – progressing well after the finalisation of 4 certifications in 2022 and so far in 2023.
  • Transition from GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in our financial reporting.
  • Continued development and investment in our ESG initiatives.

Oribalt | Expansion project completed Spring 2023

Despite the prevalent uncertainties, BSP remains with a significant investment pipeline supporting the company's growth ambitions, underlined by the following:

  • Expansion of existing investment projects.
  • New projects on own development land.
  • Potential Built-to-suit (BTS) for new clients.
  • Evaluating M&A strategies.

We place immense trust in our internal competence and firmly believe that our fundamental approach to how we conduct business will guide us through the current market turbulence. In fact, we view the challenges ahead as an opportunity to showcase our expertise and capitalise on emerging opportunities along the way.

As we navigate the evolving landscape of the market, we remain committed to providing you with transparent and reliable updates on our progress. We appreciate your continued support and confidence in our company, and we are excited about the potential that lies ahead.

Company 2023
Jan - Mar
2022
Jan-Mar
2022
Jan - Dec
Rental income (mEUR) 1.96 1.59 6.88
Income From Property Management (IFPM) (mEUR) 0.79 0.88 2.93
Return on Equity inc. dividend (NAV), 12 months (YTD) 12.4% 23.9% 12.2%
Investment properties value (mEUR) 97.59 63.78 96.67
Loan to Value investment portfolio (LTV)
(excl. mezzanine facilities & seller credit)
54.2 % 50.5 % 53.9 %

Delamode | Expansion project completed Autumn 2022

Financial overview

Q1 2023

  • Key figures group
  • Financial results from first quarter
  • Financing
  • Comprehensive income & Net Asset Value
  • Net Asset Value (NAV)
  • Consolidated statements
  • Profit or loss Comprehensive income Financial position Changes in equity

Please note:

Unless stated otherwise, the financial figures presented in this chapter have been prepared using the same IFRS principles as described in the company's Annual Report 2022 (available for download on balticsea.no). The consolidated statements presented in this quarterly report are however simplified from the IFRS requirements.

Please note that the quarterly figures in this report are unaudited.

Key figures group

Quarterly report — Q1 2023

Per share Q1-2023 Q1-2022 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Net Asset Value (NAV) in NOK 67.61 57.43 62.11 53.93
NAV in EUR 5.93 5.41 5.91 5.40
YTD Return NAV incl. dividend (EUR) 0.44 % 0.14 % 12.18 % 20.79 %
Dividend distributed (NOK) 1.50 1.50
Last transaction price per date (NOK) 50.00 48.60 50.00 50.50
Number of shares issued 6 688 232 6 688 232 6 688 232 6 688 232
EURNOK rate, balance sheet date 1 11.39 10.00 10.51 9.99
EURNOK rate, YTD average 2 10.98 10.26 10.10 10.16

1) EURNOK rate per balance sheet date is used when converting balance sheet figures.

2) EURNOK YTD average rate is used when converting P&L figures.
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Group key figures (MNOK) Q1-2023 Q1-2022 31.12.2022 31.12.2021
Fair value of portfolio 1 112 742 1 016 754
Value of equity based on NAV - BSP method 451 361 414 360
Value of equity based on NAV - BSP method (EUR) 39.6 36.1 39.5 36.1
Gross rent income per date 21.6 15,8 69.5 63.8
Net income from property management (IFPM) 8.7 9,0 29,7 26,3
Annulised contracted rent 88.4 67.12 88,4 66,46
NOI yield (investment projects) 7.88 % 7.60% 7.88 % 7.60 %
Dividend yield - - 2.6% 2.9%
Occupancy rate 99 % 98 % 99 % 98 %
WAULT (years) 8.9 yrs 9.66 yrs 9.10 yrs 10.1 yrs
IBD (incl. mezzanine & seller credit) 663 390 570 406
LTV investment portfolio (incl. mezzanine & seller credit) 59.33 % 53.17 % 59.42 % 53.9%
Net LTV (inc. Cash) 56.89 % 50.03 % 56.95 % 50.3 %
Interest cost coverge ratio (ICR) - inc. Group finance 2.48 3.25 2.39 2.45
Interest cost coverge ratio (ICR) - SPV finance 3.10 4.50 4.22 4.50

Terms/abbreviations used in this report:

  • NOI = Net operating income from property portfolio (incl.internal property management expenses)
  • NOI yield = NOI / Market value of the investment portfolio excluding development land value (land bank).
  • Net rent = Income from rental activity from property portfolio minus (-) all unrecovered property expenses (not including internal property management fees).
  • IFPM (Income From Property Management) = Profit/loss before tax excluding depreciations, profit/loss/value movements on properties, realised investments, currency and other financial instruments.
  • PFPM yield = Profit from Property Management/ Net Asset Value (NAV)
  • IBD = Interest-Bearing Debt all outstanding debt to credit institutions and/or other credit facilities
  • LTV = Loan to Value ratio
  • EBITDA = Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation
  • WAULT = Weighted average unexpired lease term
  • Interest cost ratio (ICR) inc. group finance- Group EBITDA/all interest paid
  • Interest cost ratio (ICR) SPV finance Consolidated EBITDA of real estate subsidiaries/interest paid from real estate finance

Financial results for first quarter

Q1 2023 results

In Q1, we continued our trend of generating steady cash flow, bolstered by a remarkable 23% increase in rental income of mEUR 1.96 compared to Q1- 22, mEUR 1.59. This substantial growth can be attributed to the successful introduction of new developments and investment assets throughout 2022 and CPI adjustments on existing leases.

Direct ownership costs in Q1-23 increased up to mEUR 0.1 (0.57) due to a larger portfolio. In total our net rent from operations has increased to mEUR 1.87 (1.54).

Central administration costs have increased compared to last year with aprox. mEUR 0.05 while other operating costs has decreased with mEUR 0.04. In sum, total operating expenses are similar to that of last year.

Rising interest rates

The significant increase in the EURIBOR during 2022 and 2023, reflecting the overall trend across the markets, has resulted in higher funding cost for BSP in Q1-23 compared to last year. Although we have a significantly larger portfolio, the interest costs for first quarter was mEUR 0.62 compared to 0.28. Of the total, interest on our portfolio financing was mEUR 0.5 for the first quarter versus mEUR 0.25 last year.

In total, our net income from property management for the first quarter was mEUR 0.87 (0.88) slightly down from same period last year, mainly affected by the higher interest cost.

During the first quarter of the year, we also booked a decrease in fair value of investment properties of aprox. mEUR 0.3 due to higher construction cost than valuation of the expansion and other uncapitalised current repairs. Like for like, the valuation yield or discount rate have not increased further since our 31.12.22 valuations. In our development approach, we firmly focus on longterm quality of the buildings and together with our clients increase the lifecycle of the assets versus the short-term aim of maximising the results which often reduces quality.

Currency

Normally we are giving our comments to our reporting in NOK currency. However, due to an extreme weakening of the NOK currency during the first quarter, we are giving our comparables in EUR. The reasons for this is to ensure transparency and give the investors comparative figures on our performance and not only by currency. NOK figures of the Q1 results you can find on page 14 and 18 in this report.

Financing

We see that higher interest rates and pressure on valuations present large challenges for highly leveraged real estate companies, affecting their free cash flow and financing covenants. However, we have been proactive in optimising our capital structure to mitigate these effects. In BSP, we have maintained a disciplined approach to leverage throughout our operations. Our capital structure has been carefully optimised to strike a balance between keeping cash reserves and developing new projects and delivering consistent dividends to our valued shareholders. We remain confident that our solid platform will enable us to sustain our growth strategy, even in the face of a changing interest rate landscape.

Valuations

Valuations of the properties have been conducted by two independent valuators, based on discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, which is standard method and our normal practice. The portfolio was valued at a total of MEUR 97.59 in the NAV calculation per 31st of March 2023, based on valuations from Newsec and Oberhaus per 31st of December 2022 and adjusted for additional investments not included in the valuations. The Oribalt terminal has received a new valuation after completion of the expansion.

Per end of period (EUR) Q1-2023 Q1-2022 2022
Rental income 1 966 143 1 594 545 6 881 875
Property expenses ex mng -94 091 -57 748 -216 210
Net rent 1 872 053 1 536 797 6 665 665
Other operating income 31 156 52 255 112 605
Administration cost -308 893 -260 151 -1 292 393
Other operating cost -104 423 -144 061 -774 425
Net realised interest cost & finance expenses -619 562 -305 806 -1 774 968
Net income from property management (IFPM) 870 330 879 034 2 936 484
Change in fair value of investment properties -305 143 42 633 1 707 720
Changes in value of financial instruments -80 382 334 170 1 019 107
Realised changes in value of investment properties - -197 979
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -22 546 -11 035 -
Net currency exchange differences 13 102 -5 274 97 137
Profit before tax 475 362 1 239 528 5 562 469
Current tax -29 305 -26 517 -116 955
Deferred tax -18 282 -175 717 -795 039
Profit from continued operations 427 775 1 037 294 4 650 475

Financing

1st quarter report 2023 (unaudited)

Debt maturity Interest Swap maturity
Year EUR Share % Interest margin EUR Share % Swap fixed rate
0-1 year 17 850 737 88.3 % 0.6 %
1-3 years 2 375 710 11,7 % 0.7 %
4-5 years 52 891 978 90.8 % 2.1 %
Total funding real estate portfolio1 52 891 978 90.8 % 2.1 % 20 226 447 38.2 % 0.6 %
Mezzanine2 1 796 121 3.6 % 9.3 %
Seller credit3 3 210 338 5.6 % 8.0 %
Sum loan 57 898 437 100.0 % 2.7% 20 226 447 34.9 % 0.6 %

1) Weighted average bank interest margin is 2.16 % + 3-months EURIBOR ( per 31st of December 2022). The interest swap is against 3-months EURIBOR.

2) Interest rate for the mezzanine loan is including margin. Mezzanine loan was renewed and increased to MEUR 5.0 in July 2022 and now expires in September 2024. MEUR 3.0 was repaid in November 2022 (credit facility is still available if needed).

3) Interest rate for the seller credit is including margin. Interest cost all-inclusive. Seller credit is related to the transaction of Grandus SC and expires at the end of 2023.

Loan financing 31/03/2023 31/12/2022
Interest-bearing debt incl. mezzanine loan and
seller credit (MEUR)
57.9 57.4
LTV incl. mezzanine loan and seller credit 59.33 % 59.38 %
Interest-bearing debt excl.mezzanine loan
and seller credit (MEUR)
52.9 52.1
LTV excl. mezzanine loan and seller credit 54.20 % 53.92 %
12-month running interest rate all loans
(margin)*
2.71 % 2.73 %
Interest rate hedging ratio 34.9 % 39.74 %
Interest rate coverage (ICR) - group 2.48 2.39
Interest rate coverage (ICR) - SPV finance 3.1 4.5
Time until maturity interest-bearing debt
(weighted)
4.2 yrs 4.4 yrs
Time until maturity interest hedging contracts
(weighted)
0.9 yrs 1.3 yrs

* Excl. 3-months EURIBOR & swap agreements

(MEUR) 31/03/2023 31/12/2022
Interest-bearing debt, total 57.90 57.40
Interest-bearing debt, bank loan 52.89 52.13
Interest-bearing debt, mezzanine 1.80 2.07
Interest-bearing debt, seller credit 3.21 3.21
LTV, total 59.33 % 59.38 %

Oribalt | Expansion area while under construction (completed Spring 2023)

Net realised interest cost & finance expenses Q1-2023 Q1-2022
NOK EUR NOK EUR
Interest expenses
Interest on RE portfolio 6 340 226 577 197 1 864 358 187 699
SWAP costs 609 361 61 349
SWAP income -899 924 -81 927
Interest mezzanine inc. Contract fee 465 000 42 332 364 043 36 651
Interest seller's credit 692 784 63 069
Sum interest expenses 6 598 086 600 672 2 837 762 285 699
Financial expenses
IFRS diff bank fees (amortisation of bank fees) 227 384 20 700 43 879 4 418
Reclass other IFRS diffrences (IFRS 16) -19 893 -1 811 155 818 15 687
Sum financial expenses 207 491 18 889 155 818 20 105
Sum net realised interest cost & finance expenses 6 805 577 619 562 2 993 580 305 804

Concept visualisation | Liepų Street, Klaipėda Liepų Parkas (3.6 hectare) | Retail and business park

Comprehensive income & Net Asset Value

Q1 2023

For the year ended 31 December
Income from Property management
Q1-2023 Q1-2022 2022 Q1-2023 Q1-2022 2022
Currency EUR
thousand
EUR
thousand
EUR
thousand
NOK
thousand
NOK
thousand
NOK
thousand
Rental income 1 966 1 595 6 882 21 597 15 838 69 521
Property expenses ex mng -94 -58 -216 -1 034 -574 -2 184
Net rent 1 872 1 537 6 666 20 564 15 265 67 337
Other operating income 31 52 113 342 519 1 138
Administration cost -309 -260 -1 292 -3 393 -2 584 -13 056
Other operating cost -104 -144 -796 -1 147 -1 431 -8 046
Net realised interest cost & finance expenses -620 -306 -1 775 -6 806 -3 037 -17 931
Net income from property management (IFPM) 870 879 2 914 9 560 8 731 29 442
Changes in value of investment properties -305 43 1 708 -3 352 423 17 252
Changes in value of financial instruments -80 334 1 019 -883 3 319 10 295
Realised changes in value of investment properties -198 -2 000
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -23 -11 -22 -248 -110 -222
Net currency exchange differences 13 -5 97 144 -52 981
Profit before tax 475 1 240 5 518 5 222 12 312 55 748
Current tax -29 -27 -117 -322 -263 -1 181
Deferred tax -18 -176 -795 -201 -1 745 -8 032
Profit from continued operations 428 1 037 4 606 4 699 10 303 46 535
Net asset value Q1-2023 Q1-2022 2022 Q1-23 Q1-22 2022
Currency EUR EUR EUR NOK NOK NOK
Equity as recognised in balance sheet 39 065 34 779 38 586 445 106 405 682 347 485
Pr share 5.85 5.41 5.91 66.65 60.75 52.06
Net Asset Value - BSP method
Equity as recognised in balance sheet 39 065 34 779 38 586 445 106 347 631 405 682
Deferred tax according to balance sheet (-) 4 425 3 562 4 068 46 521 35 608 42 772
Equity excluding deferred tax 43 148 38 341 42 654 491 627 383 239 448 454
Deferred tax according to BSP orignal NAV definition (-) 3 523 2 238 3 203 40 139 22 372 32 032
Net asset value - BSP Method
Pr share
39 625
5.93
36 103
5.41
39 451
5.91
451 487
67.61
360 867
54.08
416 422
62.11

Nida | Klaipėda County

Net Asset Value (NAV)

Net Asset Value (NAV) is a measure of the fair value of the company's net assets on an on-going long-term basis, calculated as the total value of the company's assets minus the total value of its liabilities, with certain adjustments.

Public and private real estate companies and real estate funds use slightly different adjustment principles when calculating their NAV. Below is therefore an explanation of how NAV is calculated in Baltic Sea Properties.

Assets
valuation and
adjustments
for NAV:


Investment (income generating) property and development land is valued and included
using the most recent market value based on independent valuations (using discounted
cash flow method.)
External financial investments are valued and included at their most recently published/
recorded NAV (alternatively most recent transaction price if NAV is not available.)
Development property, unfinished construction and other assets are valued and included
at book value (cost price less depreciation)
Liabilities
adjustments
for NAV:



Financial liabilities are valued and included at book value.
Deferred tax liabilities are valued and included at 50 % of the deferred profit tax calculated
on the difference between the current property market value and tax book value. (This
adjustment principle is based on market practice and a deemed fair value basis)
Interest rate swaps are valued and included at book value.
Other liabilities are valued and included at book value.
Net Asset Value (NAV) per share development 31/03/2023 31/12/2022 31/12/2021 31/12/2020
NAV (NOK) - BSP method (IFRS) 67.11 62.11 53.93 48.08
Dividend (NOK) 1.50 1.50 1.00
12-month return inc. dividend 20.47% 18.08 % 15.24 %
NAV (EUR) - BSP method (IFRS) 5.93 5.91 5.40 4.59
Dividend (EUR) 0.15 0.15 0.10
12-month return inc. dividend 12.4% 12.18 % 20.79 %
Applied EURNOK conversion rate 11.3940 10.5138 9.9888 10.4703

Vilnius | Old Town

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

Year to date 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Rental income 21 597 69 521 15 838
Gain from sale of fixed assets - - -
Other income 342 1 138 519
Total operating income 21 939 70 659 16 357
Payroll and related costs 3 393 13 056 2 584
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment 248 219 110
Other operating expenses 2 181 11 789 2 005
Total operating expenses 5 821 25 063 4 698
Change in fair value of investment properties (3 352) 17 252 423
Operating profit 12 766 62 847 12 083
Change in fair value of financial instruments (883) 10 295 3 319
Financial income 59 456 -
Financial expenses (6 865) (18 387) (3 037)
Net currency exchange differences 144 981 (52)
Net financial income (cost) (7 545) (6 654) 230
Profit before income tax 5 222 56 193 12 312
Income tax expense 322 1 181 263
Change in deferred tax liability/asset 201 8 032 1 745
Profit for the period 4 699 46 979 10 304
Earnings per share 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Basic 0.70 7.04 1.54
Diluted 0.70 7.04 1.54
Profit is attributable to: 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Owners of Baltic Sea Properties group 4 699 46 979 10 304
Non-controlling interests - - -

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Year to date 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Profit for the period 4 699 46 979 10 304
Other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit and
loss
Foreign currency translation differences 34 724 21 020 (10 158)
34 724 21 020 (10 158)
Total comprehensive income for the period 39 423 68 000 146
Total comprehensive income is attributable to:
- Owners of Baltic Sea Properties group 39 423 68 000 146
- Non-controlling interests - - -
39 423 68 000 146

Consolidated statement of financial position

Per date 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Assets
Investment property 1 137 887 1 040 278 765 215
Other operating assets 1 535 1 727 994
Right-of-use assets 215 231 317
Financial derivatives, non-current 6 166 6 581 253
Other financial non-current assets - - -
Long-term receivables 145 134 13
Total non-current assets 1 145 948 1 048 952 766 792
Trade receivables 3 790 4 071 1 955
Financial derivatives, current - - -
Other receivables and other current assets 5 432 3 726 3 041
Cash and cash equivalents 47 652 44 083 45 952
Total current assets 56 874 51 880 50 948
Investment property held for sale - - -
Total assets 1 202 822 1 100 832 817 741

Consolidated statement of financial position

Per date 31 March 2023 31 December 2022 31 March 2022
Equity
Share capital 669 669 669
Share premium 118 788 118 788 118 788
Other paid-in equity -1 -1 -2
Total paid-in equity 119 456 119 456 119 455
Retained earnings 325 650 286 226 228 175
Total equity 445 106 405 682 347 631
Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 46 521 42 772 35 608
Interest-bearing liabilities 601 033 541 659 359 091
Lease liabilities, non-current 25 883 23 919 23 150
Financial derivatives, non-current - - 791
Other non-current provisions 145 134 212
Total non-current liabilities 673 582 608 483 418 853
Lease liabilities, current 220 220 252
Interest-bearing liabilities, current 56 929 60 150 29 436
Trade payables 9 297 8 149 7 963
Income tax payable 2 645 2 132 2 709
Financial derivatives, current - - -
Other current liabilities 15 043 16 014 10 897
Total current liabilities 84 134 86 666 51 257
Total equity and liabilities 1 202 822 1 100 832 817 741

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Attributable to owners of Baltic Sea Properties AS
Share
capital
Share
premium
reserve
Other
paid-in
equity
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Equity at 1 January 2022 669 118 788 (2) 228 029 347 485 - 347 485
Net profit for the period - - - 46 979 46 979 - 46 979
Capital increase - - - - - - -
Share based payments - - - 230 231 - 231
Other comprehensive income for
the period
- - - 21 020 21 020 - 21 020
Total comprehensive income in
the period
- - - 68 000 68 000 - 68 000
Transactions with owners of the
company:
Transaction with non-controlling
interests
- - - - - -
Dividends paid - - - (10 032) (10 032) - (10 032)
Equity at 1 Janyary 2023 669 118 788 (1) 286 227 405 683 - 405 683
Share
capital
Share
premium
reserve
Other
paid-in
equity
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Equity at 1 January 2023 669 118 788 (1) 286 227 405 683 - 405 683
Net profit for the period - - - 4 699 4 699 - 4 699
Capital increase - - - - - - -
Share based payments - - - - - - -
Other comprehensive income for
the period
- - - 34 724 34 724 - 34 724
Total comprehensive income in
the period
- - - 39 423 39 423 - 39 423
Transactions with owners of the
company:
Transaction with non-controlling
interests
- - - - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - -
Equity at 31 March 2023 669 118 788 (1) 325 650 445 106 - 445 106

Trakai Castle | Vilnius County

Investment portfolio Q1 2023

  • Rent roll
  • Investment strategy
  • Sustainability BREEAM Certification status
  • Market update from Newsec Baltics

Rent roll

Client list

Company Segment Client Contractual
annualised rent (EUR) 1
GLA WAULT
BSP LP Logistics Girteka 17 149 2,8
BSP LP II Logistics Vinges 21 929 15,6
BSP LP IV Logistics Rhenus 18 226 11,8
BSP LP V2 Logistics Delamode 13 205 12,0
BSP LP VI 4 Logistics Oribalt 9 629 12,6
BSP LP VII3 Logistics DPD 1 771 14,6
BSP LP VIII3 Logistics DPD 2 370 19,6
Klaipeda Business Park (KVP) Industrial Multiple 23 990 3,7
BSP RP I Retail Multiple 1 337 2,8
BSP RP V Retail Maxima 3 021 9,8
BSP Grandus Retail Multiple 11 437 4,5
Sum 8 044 049 124 064 8.9

1) Contractual annualised rent in this table is CPI-adjusted for 2023.

2) The expansion project for Delamode was completed in September 2022.

3) The development projects for DPD were completed in October 2022. 4) The expansion project for Oribalt was completed in March 2023.

Terms/abbreviations used in the table above:

  • GLA: Leasable area.
  • Contractual annualised rent: Group contracted annual rent including from projects under development.

Investment strategy

Investing in Baltic Sea Properties gives an investor exposure to highyielding, quality commercial real estate assets in the Baltic region.

We have a clear strategy for sustainable growth, ambitions to achieve economy of scale and believe the attractive yield spread to the Nordics will still enable both high cash yield returns and value growth potential.

Our overall goals and objectives are to:

01

Target an average annual net IRR (internal rate of return) of 10-15 %

02

Continually integrate leading sustainability & ESG principles

03

Monitor and investigate strategic M&A opportunities

04

Sustain a growing, high quality and balanced investment portfolio

05

Continually identify, balance, mitigate and manage risks

Our development approach

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Sustainability in development

Building for the future — a holistic approach to new developments.

We are working actively with both building- and system-optimising solutions to improve the sustainability and reduce the carbon emission footprint of our operations.

We focus on the long-term longevity of our buildings and optimising our strategic locations. That is why we always design the buildings in our new developments to be durable for the long-term, focusing on high-quality material and solutions which offer building flexibility and adaptability for business and operational changes, different clients, and lease cycles over its lifespan.

We believe transition of the sustainability and quality in the operations should be imbedded in the development of buildings, also for industrial and logistics. Hence, at an early stage in the process in our built-to-suit developments, we offer a variety of sustainability solutions to our clients, including but not limited to:

BREEAM In-Use "Very Good" certification as a minimum

Efficiency-focused designs, emphasising longevity and flexibility for future adaptions

Solar panels, geothermal heating and heat pumps

Waste, recycling and smart water systems

Internal and external LED-lighting in all buildings

the building's sustainability performance and can be used to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and improve long-

term building performance.

Girteka terminal

Market Update

Provided by Kristina Živatkauskaitė and Mindaugas Kulbokas at Newsec Baltics (13 April 2023)

Are we back to the "new normal"?

2022 was a year of slowing down before moving forward. It turned out, unexpectedly, to be a roller coaster for Lithuania and the region. While the country has not experienced such a potent combination of challenges in recent history, its economy was still able to stay in the growth zone, generating a 1.9% rise in GDP last year. With high prices and one of the highest inflation rates in Europe (HICP rose at an annual average rate of 18.9%), still-low unemployment (below 6.0%), constrained consumption, and rising interest rates, we entered a new period.

One of the economy's most important pillars, manufacturing, is already slowing, as are the nation's exports. Thus, growth and future prospects will depend heavily on foreign demand. In fact, the foreign investors already doing business in the country continue to make long-term plans, and news still abounds regarding projects to build factories.

Projections for 2023 vary widely. Much will depend on the extent to which the economy enters a recession, how quickly prices grow, and whether or not Ukraine is supported in its war with Russia, the aggressor. Also relevant is how domestic consumption is affected. The economy is expected to stay at its current level (with GDP growth of up to 1%) and inflation to be kept under control at 8–9%, though that will require increasing efforts. The Lithuanian government's annual budget posted has been complimented for including programmes to promote exports and investments as well as a variety of aid to help residents and businesses manage rising energy costs.

Volume of real estate investment transactions were at the longterm average

The number of real estate investment transactions decreased in 2022 for several reasons. One is the market's record-breaking performance in 2021, which was hard to repeat. Another is that market uncertainty increased. While local investors remained active, sellers' and buyers' return expectations increasingly diverged.

In the Baltic region as a whole, real estate investments exceeded EUR 840 million last year, with about EUR 365 million of those investments made in Lithuania. After a four-year break, Lithuania's retail segment attracted the most interest, garnering total investments of about 220 million. It is extremely uncommon for a single real estate segment to accumulate that much invested capital in one year. Even in the Lithuanian office segment, which enjoys high demand, that amounted was surpassed just once in history.

After a long period of uncertainty and no clear direction looking forward, expected yields made a stronger upward move. Neither prime nor secondary segments were immune to the change in expectations. The evolution of the high-interest-rate environment will determine how long and how much yields rise, but the "new normal" may come sooner than expected.

Population growth creates new demand for property

The growing population of the country has brought changes in many real estate segments. Vilnius city is rapidly approaching a figure of 600,000 residents thanks to internal and external migration. The residential rental market has had to accommodate the rapidly growing population, while office market demand changes have been absorbed by companies relocating their operations instead of organically investing and growing in the country. This has stimulated market activity and an increase in rental prices.

Future possibilities and lithuania's breakthrough in manufacturing

Lithuania has increased its attractiveness and become a destination for foreign investment in the manufacturing sector. The country has a strong industrial base and the government has taken steps to promote foreign investment, including by offering a range of incentives and grants. Foreign investors are also offered good access skilled labour and innovative technology. As a result, Lithuania has seen a surge in manufacturing investment in recent years. Nearly EUR 1 billion in investments has been earmarked for such projects involving the construction and expansion of at least 600,000 sqm of factory premises in 2022-2023. Both domestic and international businesses foresee opportunities to expand and pursue the development of highvalue-added industry in Lithuania.

Industrial and logistics market is set for significant warehouse projects

This segment awaits speculative development. In the current geopolitical and macroeconomic context, essentially only large developers have enough equity to assume the risk of undertaking projects speculatively. Small and medium-sized developers have projects planned but are hesitant to start them. In the warehouse market, there are two directions for development: large projects for own needs and speculative projects for those taking a broader view. Both options will successfully increase extremely high quality and often certified asset portfolios. This will ensure long-term prospects for development and strong market positions.

Stock-office projects will boost business efficiency

A new supply of stock-office projects targets different sizes of businesses and offers new quality, consolidation opportunities, and very accessible and visible locations. Developers are confident about the planning and construction of such projects since they see further signs of increasing demand. The market will see adjustments of vacancy levels and rental rates for these projects in 2023. Smaller-scale projects are better able to adapt their delivery timelines fast and follow market trends.

Property portfolio Q1 2023

  • Client mix
  • Presentation of our properties
  • Land bank

Client mix

Distribution of rent income

Rhenus | Logistics

Company name: BSP Logistic Property 4 Client: Rhenus Logistics GLA: 18 226 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2035

Location: Highway A4, Vilnius, Lithuania

The property was finalised in June 2017 and further expanded in 2020. It is currently leased by UAB Rhenus Logistics, a subsidiary of the Rhenus Group.

The Rhenus Group is one of Europe's biggest transportation groups, and UAB Rhenus Logistics covers the group's operations in the Baltics and part of the East European network.

Vingės Terminalas | Logistics

Company name: BSP Logistic Property 2 Client: Vingės Terminalas GLA: 21 929 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2038

Location: Highway A3, Vilnius, Lithuania

The property is strategically located along the highway between Vilnius og Minsk in Belarus.

Vingės Terminalas is a local logistics company within the the Vingės Logistics Group, operating within export, transit, order processing and goods transport. The company has a wide spectre of clients in Europe and CEE.

Girteka | Logistics

Company name: BSP Logistic Property Client: Girteka Logistics GLA: 17 149 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2026

Location: Highway A3, Vilnius, Lithuania

The property is leased by Girteka Logistics, one of Europe's leading transportation companies, strategically located by Vilnius International Airport.

The property has a land area of 42 907 m2 with 11 458 m2 storage, 2 014 m2 frozen storage, 3 348 m2 cold storage and 1 134 m2 office.

Delamode | Logistics

Company name: BSP Logistic Property 5 Client: Delamode Baltics GLA: 13 205 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2035

Location: Highway A1, Vilnius, Lithuania

The property was finalised in August 2020 and is currently leased by Delamode Baltics, a dynamic supplier of freight forwarding-solutions to the global market.

In July 2021, BSP signed an agreement with Delamode to expand the facility. The expansion project (apx. 4 780 m2 ) was completed in September 2022.

Oribalt | Logistics

Company name: BSP Logistic Property 6 Client: Oribalt GLA: 9 625 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2035

Location: Highway A1, Vilnius, Lithuania

The property was finalised in August 2020 and is currently leased by Oribalt. An expansion area of apx. 2 800 m2 was handed over to the client in 2023.

Oribalt offers a wide spectre of logistics solutions for pharmaceutical producers, including storage, distribution, transportation and direct delivery.

Small frame | Terminal after expansion

Klaipėda Business Park (KVP) | Business park

Company name: Klaipėdos verslo parkas Clients: Multiple (27) Location: Klaipėda, Lithuania GLA: 23 990 m2 Maturity lease agreement: 2022-2035

Klaipėda Business Park (KVP) offers its tenants industrial, commercial and office spaces within the Free Economic Zone of Klaipėda.

The property was acquired by BSP in April 2021.

RP 1/RP 5 | Retail

Main clients: Maxima/Multi-tenant Location: Lithuania GLA: 4 358 m2 Maturity lease agreements: 2022 - 2034

Company name: BSP Retail Properties 1 BSP Retail Properties 5

DPD | Development

Client: DPD Location: Šiauliai & Telšiai, Lithuania GLA: 4 141 m2 Maturity lease agreements: 2042 & 2037 Status: Completed

Company name: BSP Logistic Property 7 BSP Logistic Property 8

In October 2022 we delivered two new terminals to DPD, one of the world's largest distribution operators, and the official opening ceremony was held on the 18th of November.

Grandus | Retail

Clients: Multiple Location: Klaipėda, Lithuania GLA: 11 437 m2 Maturity lease agreements: 2022-2032

Company name: UAB Prekybos centras Grandus

Grandus is a neighborhood shopping center located along one of the main access road to the center of Klaipėda. The center is located in the immediate vicinity of a larger residential area that ensures good access to visitors every day.

The asset was acquired by BSP in May 2022.

Land bank | Development

Type: Land plots for development Locations: Vilnius and Klaipėda, Lithuania Area: 17.9 hectare Zoning: Commercial Project: Design & planning

Strategically located land plots along strategic road networks near Vilnius and Klaipėda.

Liepų Parkas (3.6 hectare) Liepų Street, Klaipėda

By Oribalt terminal (6.9 hectare) Highway A1, Vilnius

By Rhenus terminal reserved for expansion (4.1 hectare) Highway A4, Vilnius

Contact

Lars Christian Berger

CEO

+47 930 94 319 [email protected]

Oslo

Apotekergata 10 0180 Oslo

Norway

James Andrew Clarke

Chairman & CIO

+370 612 37 515 [email protected]

Klaipėda

Pramones str. 8A LT-94102 Klaipėda

Lithuania

Sigitas Jautakis

Director, Vilnius

+370 652 47 287 [email protected]

Vilnius

Didzioiji str. 10A-29 LT-01128 Vilnius

Lithuania

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