Skip to main content

AI assistant

Sign in to chat with this filing

The assistant answers questions, extracts KPIs, and summarises risk factors directly from the filing text.

Castellum Interim / Quarterly Report 2013

Oct 16, 2013

2900_10-q_2013-10-16_9d990086-0ec7-4096-8fc8-4b346e3f60f3.pdf

Interim / Quarterly Report

Open in viewer

Opens in your device viewer

In Berga, Helsingborg, a logistic property of 9,700 sq.m is under construction.

Interim Report January-September 2013

Interim Report January-September 2013

Castellum is one of the major listed real estate companies in Sweden. The fair value of the real estate portfolio amounts to SEK 38 billion, and comprises of commercial properties.

The real estate portfolio is owned and managed by six wholly owned subsidiaries with strong local roots in five growth regions: Greater Gothenburg (incl. Borås and Halmstad), the Öresund Region (Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg and Copenhagen), Greater Stockholm, Mälardalen (Örebro, Västerås and Uppsala) and Eastern Götaland (Jönköping, Linköping, Värnamo and Växjö). Castellum is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB Large Cap.

  • Rental income for the period January-September 2013 amounted to SEKm 2,431 (SEKm 2,285 corresponding period previous year).
  • Income from property management amounted to SEKm 1,015 (953), corresponding to SEK 6.19 (5.81) per share, an increase of 7%.
  • Changes in value on properties amounted to SEKm 301 (56) and on derivatives to SEKm 440 (–83).
  • Net income after tax for the period amounted to SEKm 1,405 (714), corresponding to SEK 8.57 (4.35) per share.
  • Net investments amounted to SEKm 874 (1 536) of which SEKm 1,145 (886) were new constructions, extensions and reconstructions, SEKm 185 (903) acquisitions and SEKm 456 (253) sales.
2013
Jan-Sept
2012
Jan-Sept
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Income from property
management, SEK/share
6.19 5.81 7.65 7.15 6.96 6.89 5.93 5.63 5.38 5.00 4.52
Change previous year +7% +7% +7% +3% +1% +16% +5% +5% +8% +11% +11%
Net income after tax, SEK/share 8.57 4.35 8.98 4.34 11.98 0.98 – 4.04 9.07 10.21 7.89 5.59
Change previous year +97% –1% +107% –64% +1,122% pos. neg. –11% +29% +41% +108%
Dividend, SEK/share 3.95 3.70 3.60 3.50 3.15 3.00 2.85 2.62 2.38
Change previous year +7% +3% +3% +11% +5% +5% +9% +11% +12%
Property value, SEKm 37,505 35,433 36,328 33,867 31,768 29,267 29,165 27,717 24,238 21,270 19,449
Net investments, SEKm 874 1 536 2,545 1,908 1,279 1,129 2,710 2,559 1,823 889 774
Loan to value 52% 52% 53% 51% 50% 52% 50% 45% 45% 45% 45%

Henrik Saxborn, CEO Castellum

I am pleased to note that the second half-year of 2013 is off to a strong start for Castellum. Income from property management has continued to develop positively, and growth for an isolated third quarter amounted to 9%.

During the fi rst nine months of 2013, revenues increased by more than 6% compared with 2012 - which should be viewed in relation to the weak GDP growth and almost nonexistent infl ation. Costs have increased by 5%, mainly due to a higher property tax - most of which can be passed along as well as high winter costs for the fi rst half-year.

Net fi nancial items were positively affected by SEKm 35, as a result of a lower average interest rate level of 3.7% for the third quarter.

In all, growth in income from property management for the fi rst three quarters of 2013 amounted to 7%, equalling SEK 6.19 per share.

Net leasing is an important indicator of future growth. So far this year, the Castellum Group has signed 191 new leases, which has led to a positive net leasing of SEKm 81. It is primarily the new projects that continue to account for our net leasing increase.

Castellum has initiated yet another three fully leased projects in Gothenburg, Linköping and Stockholm. In Gothenburg, Castellum is building a logistics facility in close proximity to Landvetter Airport; and in Linköping, Castellum is participating in the development of the new

Market comments

Swedish economy

As expected, GDP growth in Sweden was weak during the second quarter, and the growth rate on an annual basis is calculated to barely 1%. Households and government consumption still account for the largest positive contribution to GDP growth, whereas investments and export contribute negatively.

Both the National Institute of Economic Research and the Riksbank hold the opinion that economic recovery will gain momentum toward the end of 2013. To support the economic upturn and help infl ation expectations rise to the goal of 2 %, the Riksbank chose to leave the repo rate unchanged at its September meeting. The Riksbank's assessment is that the repo rate will remain unchanged at its current low level for yet another year.

Macro indicators
Unemployment 7.3% (August 2013)
Infl ation 0.1% (Sept 2013 compared to Sept 2012)
GDP growth 0.1% (Q2 2013 compared to Q2 2012)

Rental market

Sorce: National Institute of Economic Research

There continues to be a steady demand for both new constructions and existing facilities, and rents remain stable. The pattern is the same for all Castellum regions, with just some local variations attributable to market vacancy and type of property. Generally, demand is greater for logistics and office facilities than for retail. city district - Djurgården through the construction of new retail premises. In Stockholm, Castellum continues development in the Smista area through new commercial property construction. These projects are all leased out on longterm leases.

In addition to the deve-

lopment of new projects during this period, Castellum has also acquired properties for a value of SEKm 185, and sold 12 properties for a value of SEKm 472. Sales have generated high profi ts, partly because Castellum sells properties in areas that are slated for development of housing and infrastructure.

Due to sales, as well as acquisitions combined with project profi ts, Castellum currently owns properties totalling a value of SEK 38 billion and has a loan-to-value ratio of 52%. I am also pleased to announce that we have had the opportunity to issue an additional SEK 1 billion in bonds on favourable terms in the third quarter. Together with a strong balance sheet and favourable earnings this enable Castellum's expansion through future investments for both existing and new customers.

Henrik Saxborn CEO

Property market

The Swedish property market is characterized by fi rm domestic demand. During this period, transaction volume amounted to SEK 65 billion (65) - of which Swedish players accounted for approx. 90% (80%). The commercial segment represents 65% (70%) of the transaction volume, and is hence in line with the previous quarter. Furthermore, increased activity outside major cities is noted also for the third quarter.

Castellum's assessment is that both demand and pricing remain stable in all markets and segments. For central Stockholm and Gothenburg, however, some increase in value has been recorded.

Interest and credit market

During this period, volatility in the interest-rate market has occasionally been high. This is mainly due to concerns for, and consequences of, actions taken by the world's central banks. However, the underlying trend is rising long-term interest rates. Market expectations are that short-term interest rates will remain at a low level for some time yet.

Access to credit is considered high, but uncertainty still prevails regarding future regulations and their impact on the credit market.

Business Concept Customers and organization

Castellum's business concept is to develop and add value to its real estate portfolio, focusing on the best possible earnings and asset growth, by offering customised commercial properties, through a strong and clear presence in fi ve Swedish growth regions.

Objective

Castellum's operations are focused on growth in cash fl ow, which along with a low fi nancial risk provides the preconditions for robust growth in the company, and offers shareholders a competitive dividend.

The objective is an annual growth in cash fl ow, i.e., income from property management per share, of at least 10%. In order to achieve this objective, net investments of at least 5% of the property value will be made yearly. At the moment, this is equivalent to approx. SEKm 1,800. All investments shall contribute to the objective of growth in income from property management within 1-2 years and have a value potential of at least 10%. Sales of properties will take place when justifi ed from a business standpoint and when an alternative investment with a higher return can be found. In operations, there shall be an continuing focus on improved productivity and effi ciency.

Strategy for Funding

Capital structure

Castellum shall have low fi nancial risk, meaning a loan to value ratio not permanently exceeding 55% and an interest coverage ratio of at least 200%.

Purchase or transfer of own shares shall be available as a method for adjusting the company's capital structure to the company's capital need and as payment or funding of real estate investments. Company-owned shares may not be traded for short term purpose of capital gain.

Dividend

At least 50% of pre-tax income from property management will be distributed. However, investment plans, consolidation needs, liquidity and fi nancial position in general will be taken into account. This implies that the growth of dividend will follow the growth of income from property management.

The stock and credit markets

Castellum will work for a competitive total return on the company's share relative to risk and also strive for high liquidity.

All actions will be made from a long-term perspective and the company will hold frequent, open and fair reports to shareholders, the capital and credit markets and the media, without disclosing any individual business relationship.

In the long term, Castellum will be one of the largest listed real estate companies in Sweden.

The customers - a reflection of Swedish domestic economy

Castellum has approx. 4,600 commercial contracts, with good risk diversifi cation regarding geography, type of premises, length of contracts and fi elds of industry of the customer. The single largest contract corresponds to approx. 2% of Castellum's total rental income.

It is important that Castellum meets customers expectations. To follow up and evaluate efforts, an external customer survey is carried out annually, Satisfi ed Customer Index. The latest survey, that included offi ces, warehouses, industry and retail, continues to show consistently high marks for Castellum.

Commercial leases

Commercial leases are signed for a specifi ed period of time, generally 3-5 years, where the period of notice is 9 months. The leases normally include a base-rent and an index clause, which provides for an adjustment of the rent corresponding to a certain percentage or connected to the infl ation. Leases usually also contain supplements for the tenant's share of the property's total heating, cooling and property-tax costs.

Decentralized and small-scale organization

Castellum's operations are run in a small-scale organization consisting of six subsidiaries which own and manage the properties under their own brands. By having local roots, the subsidiaries forge close relationships with customers and develop thorough knowledge of the market situation and rental development within each market area.

Property management is mainly carried out by own personnel and in cases where external services are purchased, high demands are placed on suppliers in terms of quality, customer contact, service, ethics and environmental awareness.

Subsidiaries with strong brands

Castellum has six wholly owned subsidiaries which each engage about 40 employees. The subsidiary organizations are not identical but are in principle made up of a Managing Director, 2-4 market areas, business developers and 3-5 employees within fi nance and administration. Each market area employs one property manager with one assistant, one person working with leasing and 3-8 facility managers. Everyone has customer contact. The fl at organization provides a short decision-making process and creates a customer oriented and active organization.

Castellum subsidiaries operate under their own names, which are strong brands on each local market.

Engagement in the local markets

Castellum's subsidiaries are involved in the local business community through business associations where important contacts are taken with both current and prospective customers. Castellum, as one of the largest real estate owners on each local markets, also contributes to the regional development where local subsidiaries operate through co-operation with municipalities and universities/colleges.

Employees

Castellum works actively to hire and retain top-notch employees by offering a stimulating work environment, competence development and sharing of experiences both internally and externally.

Employee viewpoints on Castellum are monitored regularly and the survey carried out in 2013 continues to show a very high index, 86 on a scale of 100, which shows that the employees enjoy their working situation and have a high confi dence in the company and its management.

The Castellum group has approx. 265 employees.

Parent company

The parent company, Castellum AB, is responsible for matters concerning the stock market (such as consolidated reports and stock-market information) and the credit market (such as funding and fi nancial risk management) and overall IT/IS strategies, personnel and legal matters. Castellum AB has 19 employees.

The parent company takes active part in operations through involvement in subsidiary Boards.

Responsible business

Since 1995, Castellum has systematically been working with sustainability, i.e., developing the properties in those cities where the subsidiaries are present, creating a common set of values for actions towards employees, customers and vendors as well as actively working with environmental issues.

Environmental efforts are focused on effi cient energy consumption and improving the general environmental status of each property. Since the common Group objectives were set in 2007 (energy consumption to be reduced by at least 1% per sq.m. and year; carbon dioxide emissions reduced by at least 2.5% per sq.m.), decreases of 17% and 26% respectively have been achieved.

All new constructions must be environmentally classifi ed according to one of the following environmental classifi cation systems: Green Building, "Miljöbyggnad", Breeam or Leed. Castellum owns 97 of Sweden's 312 Green Building classifi ed building, one BREEAM certifi ed building and one building which are certifi ed according to the Swedish system "Miljöbyggnad".

Castellum's 4 corner stones

Income, Costs and Results

Comparisons, shown in brackets, are made with the corresponding period previous year except in parts describing assets and fi nancing, where comparisons are made with the end of previous year. For defi nitions see Castellum's website, www.castellum.se

Income from property management, i.e. net income excluding changes in value and tax, amounted for the period January-September 2013 to SEKm 1,015 (953), equivalent to SEK 6.19 (5.81) per share - an increase of 7%. Income from property management rolling four quarters amounted to SEKm 1,317 (1,237) equivalent to SEK 8.03 per share (7.54) - an increase of 6%.

Income from property management per share

During the period, changes in value on properties amounted to SEKm 301 (56) and on derivatives to SEKm 440 (–83). Net income after tax for the period was SEKm 1,405 (714), equivalent to SEK 8.57 (4.35) per share.

Rental income

Group rental income amounted to SEKm 2,431 (2,285). For offi ce and retail properties, the average contracted rental level, including charged heating, cooling and property tax, amounted to SEK 1,268 per sq.m., whereas for warehouse and industrial properties, it amounted to SEK 759 per sq.m. Rental levels, which are considered to be in line with the market, have increased by 1% in comparable portfolio compared with previous year. This is mainly an effect of indexation and can be compared with the normal industry index clause (October to October), which amounted to 0.4% for 2013. Castellums higher index adjustment is explained by the Groups focus on index clause with minimum upward adjustment in the lease portfolio, which provides some protection against defl ation and a higher indexation than normal index adjustment clause in a low infl ation environment.

Rental value and economic occupancy rate

The average economic occupancy rate was 88.4% (88.5%). The total rental value for vacant premises on yearly basis amounted to approx. SEKm 464 (437).

The rental income for the period includes a lump sum of SEKm 11 (8) as a result of early termination of a lease.

Gross leasing (i.e. the annual value of total leasing) during the period was SEKm 265 (235), of which SEKm 74 (53) were leasing of new constructions, extensions and reconstructions. Notices of termination amounted to SEKm 184 (192), of which bankruptcies were SEKm 19 (24) and SEKm 9 (17) were notices of termination with more than 18 months remaining length of contract. Net lease for the period was hence SEKm 81 (43) and for the third quarter SEKm 19 (30). The time difference between reported net leasing and the effect in income thereof is estimated to be between 9-18 months.

Property costs

Property costs amounted to SEKm 819 (753) corresponding to SEK 303 per sq.m. (293). The increase is chiefl y an effect of higher costs of approx SEKm 35 for snow remowal and a colder fi rst half-year compared to previous year but also higher property tax due to increased tax values of 10% in average. Most of the property tax are charged the tenants, why the impact on earnings is marginal.

Consumption for heating during the period has been calculated to 104% (93%) of a normal year according to the degree day statistics.

Property costs, SEK/sq.m.
Offi ce/ Warehouse/ Total Total
Retail Industrial 2013 2012
Operating expenses 195 122 161 154
Maintenance 42 23 33 36
Ground rent 7 6 7 7
Property tax 69 21 46 44
Direct property costs 313 172 247 241
Leasing and property
administration (indirect) 56 52
Total 313 172 303 293
Previous year 306 166 293

Central administrative expenses

Central administrative expenses totalled SEKm 67 (66). This includes costs for a profi t-and-share-price related incentive plan for 10 persons in executive management of SEKm 6 (8).

Net interest rate

Net interest items were SEKm –530 (–513). The average interest rate level was 3.7% (4.0%).

Net fi nancial incomes were positively affected by approx. SEKm 35 due to an average interest rate level decrease by 0.3% units.

Changes in value

The change in value in Castellum's portfolio during the period amounted to SEKm 301 (56), of which approx. SEKm 175 refers mainly to project gains but also acquisitions, approx. SEKm 45 refers to revaluation of individual properties regarding both cashfl ow, yield and value of building rights and approx. SEKm 80 refers to 12 sold properties. The net sales price amounted to SEKm 456 after reduction for assessed deferred tax and transaction costs of SEKm 16 in total. Hence the underlying property price, which amounted to SEKm 472, exceeded the latest valuation of SEKm 376 with SEKm 96, mainly due to sales of properties with changed use as infrastructure and future residential development.

Since the demand and prices have been generally stable no general yield change has been made in the internal valuations during the period.

The value in the interest derivatives portfolio has changed by SEKm 441 (–85), mainly due to changes in long-term market interest rates. Castellum's currency derivatives, with purpose to hedge currency fl uctuations in the Danish investment, has during the period changed SEKm –2 (16) where the effective portion of the value changes of SEKm –1 (14) is accounted for in other total net income.

Tax

The nominal corporate tax rate in Sweden is 22%. Due to the possibility to deduct depreciation and reconstructions for tax purposes, and to utilize tax loss carry forwards, the paid tax is low. Paid tax occurs since a few subsidiaries have no possibilities to group contributions for tax purpose.

Remaining tax loss carryforwards can be calculated to SEKm 857 (1,610). Fair values for the properties exceed their fi scal value by SEKm 18,272 (17,412) of which SEKm 830 relates to the acquisition date of properties accounted for as asset acquisitions. As deferred tax liability, a full nominal 22% tax of the net difference is reported, reduced by the deferred tax relating to asset acquisitions, i.e., SEKm 3,649 (3,310).

Castellum has entered into an agreement on extended co-operation with the Swedish Tax Authority. Castellum has no current tax disputes.

Tax Calculation 30-09-2013
Basis Basis
SEKm current tax deferred tax
Income from property management 1,015
Deductions for tax purposes
depreciations – 496 496
reconstructions – 296 296
Other tax allowances – 8 6
Taxable income from property management 215 798
Properties sold 151 – 229
Changes in value on properties 221
Changes in value on derivatives 440
Taxable income before tax loss carry forwards 806 790
Tax loss carry forwards, opening balance – 1,610 1,610
Tax loss carry forwards, closing balance 857 – 857
Taxable income 53 1,543
Of which 22% current/deferred tax – 12 – 339

Real Estate Portfolio

The real estate portfolio is located in Greater Gothenburg, the Öresund Region, Greater Stockholm, Mälardalen and Eastern Götaland. The three major urban regions represents 73% of the portfolio.

The commercial portfolio consists of 65% offi ce and retail properties and 31% warehouse and industrial properties. The properties are located from inner city sites (except in Greater Stockholm from inner suburbs) to well-situated working-areas with adequate means of communication and services. The remaining 4% consist of projects and undeveloped land.

Castellum owns approx. 750,000 sq.m. of unutilized building rights and ongoing projects with an remaining investment level of approx. SEKm 1,300.

Investments

During the period the real estate portfolio has changed as below.

Changes in the real estate portfolio Value, SEKm Number
Real estate portfolio on 1 January, 2013 36,328 635
+ Acquisitions 185 9
+ New constructions, extensions and
reconstructions
1,145
– Sales – 376 – 11
+/– Unrealized changes in value 221
+/– Currency translation 2
Real estate portfolio on 30 September, 2013 37,505 633

During the period, investments totalling SEKm 1,330 (1 789) were carried out, of which SEKm 1,145 (886) were new constructions, extensions and reconstructions and SEKm 185 (903) were acquisitions. Of the total investments SEKm 414 refers to Greater Gothenburg, SEKm 264 to Mälardalen, SEKm 242 to the Öresund Region, SEKm 233 to Greater Stockholm and SEKm 177 to Eastern Götaland.

After reduction for sold properties of SEKm 456 (253) the net investments totalled SEKm 874 (1,536).

Net property investments

Property value

Internal valuations

Castellum assesses the fair value of the properties through internal valuations. These are based on a 10-year cash fl ow model with an individual assessment for each property of both its future earnings capacity and the required market yield. Projects in progress have been valued using the same principle, but with deductions for remaining investments. Properties with building rights have been valued on the basis of an estimated market value per square metre, on average approx. SEK 1,045 per sq.m. In order to ensure and validate the quality of the internal valuations, an external valuation – representing over 50% of the portfolio – is made every year-end. The difference between the internal and external valuations has historically been small.

Based on these internal valuations, property value at the end of the period were assessed to SEKm 37,505 (36,328), corresponding to approx. SEK 10,170 per sq.m.

Average valuation yield
(excl. project/land and building rights) SEKm
Net operating income properties 1,754
+ Estimated index adjustment 2014, 0.5% 13
+ Real occupancy rate, 94% at the lowest 210
+/- Property cost annual rate 29

Property administration, 30 SEK/sq.m.
– 80
Normalized net operating income (9 months)
1,926
Valuation (excl. building rights of SEKm 498)
35,344
Average valuation yield 7.3%

Castellum's real estate portfolio 30-09-2013

30-09-2013 January-September 2013
Net
Area Property Property Rental Rental Economic Rental Property Property operating
No. of thous. value value value value occupancy income costs costs income
properties sq.m. SEKm SEK/sq.m. SEKm SEK/sq.m. rate SEKm SEKm SEK/sq.m. SEKm
Offi ce/retail
Greater Gothenburg 80 444 6,600 14,875 441 1,326 92.5% 408 102 308 306
Öresund Region 64 386 5,746 14,878 413 1,424 82.9% 342 99 342 243
Greater Stockholm 50 340 4,463 13,117 348 1,365 81.7% 285 81 317 204
Mälardalen 74 377 4,212 11,163 324 1,145 90.8% 294 88 311 206
Eastern Götaland 55 329 3,222 9,807 258 1,048 89.2% 230 71 286 159
Total offi ce/retail 323 1,876 24,242 12,923 1,784 1,268 87.4% 1,559 441 313 1,118
Warehouse/industrial
Greater Gothenburg 102 658 5,148 7,818 375 759 95.8% 359 79 159 280
Öresund Region 43 316 1,913 6,046 173 729 88.2% 153 41 170 112
Greater Stockholm 50 272 2,472 9,087 200 982 84.7% 170 45 222 125
Mälardalen 39 216 1,262 5,849 115 710 88.2% 101 31 194 70
Eastern Götaland 33 186 805 4,338 76 547 85.5% 65 16 118 49
Total warehouse/industrial 267 1,648 11,600 7,038 939 759 90.3% 848 212 172 636
Total 590 3,524 35,842 10,170 2,723 1,030 88.4% 2,407 653 247 1,754
Leasing and property administration 147 56 – 147
Total after leasing and property administration 800 303 1,607
Development projects 18 101 1,404 60 28 16 12
Undeveloped land 25 259
Total 633 3,625 37,505 2,783 2,435 816 1,619

The table above relates to the properties owned by Castellum at the end of the period and refl ects the income and costs of the properties as if they had been owned during the whole period. The discrepancy between the net operating income of SEKm 1,619 accounted for above and the net operating income of SEKm 1,612 in the income statement is explained by the deduction of the net operating income of SEKm 11 on properties sold during the period, as well as the adjustment of the net operating income of SEKm 18 on properties acquired/completed during the period, which are recalculated as if they had been owned or completed during the whole period.

Property value by property type Property value by region

Property related key ratios Segment information

2013
Jan-Sept
2012
Jan-Sept
2012
Jan-Dec
Rental value, SEK/sq.m. 1,030 1,013 1,015
Economic occupancy rate 88.4% 88.5% 88.6%
Property costs, SEK/sq.m. 303 293 298
Net operating income, SEK/sq.m. 608 604 601
Property value, SEK/sq.m. 10,170 9,927 9,916
Number of properties 633 623 635
Lettable area, thousand sq.m. 3,625 3,516 3,621
Income from property
Rental income management
2013 2012 2013 2012
SEKm Jan-Sept Jan-Sept Jan-Sept Jan-Sept
Greater Gothenburg 760 730 368 346
Öresund Region 498 457 201 193
Greater Stockholm 466 422 192 172
Mälardalen 412 392 161 147
Eastern Götaland 295 284 118 117
Total 2,431 2,285 1,040 975

The discrepancy between the income from property management of SEKm 1,040 (975) above and the groups accounted income before tax of SEKm 1,756 (926) consists of unallocated income from property management of SEKm –25 (–22), changes in property value of SEKm 301 (56) and changes in values of interest rate derivatives of SEKm 440 (–83).

Larger investments and sales

Atollen 3 and Algen 1 in Jönköping

In central Jönköping Castellum has a new construction ongoing of 10,420 sq.m. in total comprising offi ce, retail, residential and restaurant premises.

The investment is divided in two phases and is estimated to SEKm 289 in total. The fi rst phase of 6,019 sq.m. is estimated to be completed during the fourth quarter 2013 and the second phase of 4,400 sq.m. during the fi rst quarter 2015. The both phases has an occupancy rate of 15% in total.

The new construction will be completed in accordance with the enviromental system Miljöbyggnad.

Lundbyvassen 8:1 in Gothenburg

In central Gothenburg Castellum has during the second quarter 2013 started a new construction of a fully let offi ce building of 8,900 sq.m. for a listed company with headquarter in Gothenburg. The property is well situated considering future urban development and in connection to Castellum's existing portfolio.

The investment is calculated to SEKm 219 and to be completed during the fouth quarter 2014.

The new building will be constructed in accordance with the environmental system Green Building.

Dragarbrunn 20:4 in Uppsala

In central Uppsala an investment is ongoing consisting a reconstruction of 5,500 sq.m. and an extension of 4,520 sq.m. into modern offi ce premises.

The investment is calculated to SEKm 193 and to be completed during the third quarter 2014. The building has an occupancy rate of 42%.

The reconstruction and extension will be completed in accordance with the enviromental system Miljöbyggnad.

Kulan 3 in Helsingborg

During the second quarter 2013 Castellum started a new construction of 9,689 sq.m. fl exible logistic premises in Berga, Helsingborg. The building will serve as a Nordic distribution center and is fully let.

The investment is calculated to SEKm 82 and to be completed during the second quarter 2014. The reconstruction and extension will be

completed in accordance with the enviromental system Miljöbyggnad and Green Building standard.

Larger projects Area Econ. occup. Total inv., land Remain. inv.
Property sq.m Oct 2013 incl. SEKm SEKm Completed Comment
Ongoing projects
Lundbyvassen 8:1, Gothenburg 8,900 100% 219 156 Q4 2014 New construction offi ce
Dragarbrunn 20:4, Uppsala 10,020 42% 193 72 Q4 2014 Reconstruction and extension offi ce
Atollen 3, Jönköping 5,911 21% 153 29 Q4 2013 New construction offi ce/retail/residential
Algen 1, Jönköping 4,509 7% 136 96 Q1 2015 New construction retail/offi ce/restaurang
Sändaren 1, Malmö 12,150 94% 128 42 Q4 2013 Reconstruction and extension offi ce
Jägmästaren 1, Linköping 7,750 93% 109 90 Q1 2015 New construction retail
Spejaren 3, Huddinge 6,331 100% 83 75 Q4 2014 New construction retail
Kulan 3, Helsingborg 9,689 100% 82 39 Q2 2014 New construction logistic
Solsten 1:108, Härryda 6,516 100% 58 51 Q3 2014 New construction warehouse
Högspänningen 1, Västerås 4,040 25% 47 27 Q1 2014 New construction logistic/offi ce
Pallisaden 1, Huddinge 2,184 100% 36 8 Q4 2013 New construction retail
Projects completed/partly moved in
Lindholmen 28:3, Gothenburg 9,459 63% 280 60 Q2 2013 New construction offi ce*
Fullriggaren 4, Malmö 5,599 28% 156 33 Q1 2013 New construction offi ce*
Forskaren 2, Lund 9,000 86% 142 21 Q4 2012 New construction offi ce*
Gården 15, Linköping 9,705 62% 116 9 Q1 2013 New construction offi ce/retail/warehouse*
Visiret 2, Huddinge 12,357 100% 71 5 Q2 2013 New construction car park
Inköparen 1, Örebro 4,300 100% 68 1 Q2 2013 New construction offi ce
Åby 1:223, Haninge 6,553 0% 67 5 Q3 2013 New construction warehouse/logistic*
Rosersberg 11:34, Sigtuna 4,290 89% 40 0 Q2 2013 New construction warehouse/offi ce
Ättehögen 18, Jönköping 3,220 100% 39 0 Q1 2013 New construction production premises
Boländerna 35:1, Uppsala 8,750 65% 38 13 Q1 2014 Reconstruction retail
Grusbacken 3, Helsingborg 2,508 100% 36 0 Q3 2013 New construction offi ce/warehouse
Larger acquisitions during 2013 Econ. occup. Acquisition
Property Area, sq.m. Oct 2013 SEKm Access Category
Kärra 78:8, 78:12-13 and 80:6, Gothenburg 8,400 100% 77 May 2013 Warehouse/production premises
Högsbo 20:11, Gothenburg 2,700 45% 34 May 2013 Offi ce
Larger sales during 2013 Underlying prop. Deferred tax, Net sales
Property Area, sq.m. price, SEKm trans costs, SEKm price, SEKm Access Category
Backa 18:7 and 18:10, Gothenburg 16,930 141 –1 140 July 2013 Warehouse
Linaberg 15, Stockholm 4,340 62 –5 57 Sep 2013 Offi ce/warehouse
Alphyddan 11, Stockholm 4,363 54 –4 50 Feb 2013 Offi ce
Björnen 6, Malmö 2,200 50 –3 47 Sep 2013 Offi ce
Veddesta 2:23, Järfälla 6,100 42 0 42 Sep 2013 Retail/warehouse
Högsbo 4:1, Gothenburg 4,564 32 –1 31 Feb 2013 Warehouse/offi ce

* Remaining investment volume will be utilized as the vacant premises are rented out.

Solsten 1:108 in Härryda

In Mölnlycke Företagspark along highway 40, Gothenburg, Castellum has started a new construction during the third quarter of a fully let logistic property of 6,516 sq.m.

The investment is calculated to SEKm 58 and to be completed during the third quarter 2014. The new building will be constructed in accordance with the environmental system Green Building.

Financing

Castellum's assets had a value of SEKm 37,984 (36,631) on 30 September 2013 and these are fi nanced as follows.

Financing 30-09-2013

Castellum shall have a low financial risk, meaning a loan to value ratio not permanently exceeding 55% and an interest coverage ratio of at least 200%.

Interest bearing liabilities

At the end of the period Castellum had binding credit agreements totalling SEKm 24,595 (23,361) of which SEKm 22,058 (20,262) were long term binding and SEKm 2,537 (3,099) were short term binding.

During the period SEKm 2,000 were issued under the MTN-program and an existing credit agreements of SEKm 2,000 has been extended.

After deduction of liquid assets of SEKm 176 (44), net interest bearing liabilities were SEKm 19,500 (19,050), of which SEKm 3,200 (1,200) were MTN and SEKm 1,110 (1,872) outstanding commercial papers.

Most of Castellum's loans are short-term revolving loans, utilized in long-term binding credit agreements in the largest nordic banks. This means great fl exibility in the choice of interest rate base, interest rate period and tied up capital. The MTN-program and the commercial papers are a complement to the existing funding in banks and broadens the funding base.

Long-term loan commitments in banks are secured by pledged mortgages and/or fi nancial covenants. Outstanding commercial papers and the MTN-program are unsecured.

The interest bearing liabilities amounted to SEKm 19,500 (19,050) of which SEKm 15,365 (15,917) were secured by the company's properties and SEKm 4,135 (3,133) unsecured. The proportion of used secured fi nancing was thus 41% of the property value. The fi nancial covenants state a loan-to-value ratio not exceeding 65% and an interest coverage ratio of at least 150%, which Castellum fulfi ls with comfortable margins, 52% and 292% respectively. The average duration of Castellum's long-term credit agreements was 3.6 years (4.1). Margins and fees on long-term credit agreements had an average duration of 2.4 years (2.8).

Loan maturity structure 30-09-2013
Utilized in:
SEKm Credit
agreements
Bank MTN /Cert Total
0 - 1 year 2,537 803 1,110 1,913
1 - 2 years 1,907 36 1,700 1,736
2 - 3 years 8,807 6,107 6,107
3 - 4 years 3,007 1,207 1,000 2,207
4 - 5 years 6,207 4,907 500 5,407
> 5 years 2,130 2,130 2,130
Total 24,595 15,190 4,310 19,500
Unutilized credit in long term credit agreements, SEKm 2,558

Interest rate maturity structure

The average effective interest rate as of 30 September, 2013 was 3.7% (3.6%). In order to secure a stable and low net cash fl ow of interest net the interest rate maturity structure is distributed over time. The average fi xed interest term on the same date was 2.7 years (2.8).

Castellum utilizes interest rate derivatives to achieve the desired interest rate maturity structure. Interest rate derivatives is a cost effective and fl exible way of extending loans with short term interest rates to achieve the desired fi xed interest term. In the interest rate maturity structure, interest rate derivatives are accounted for in the earliest time segment in which they can mature.

Credit margins are distributed in the interval of the underlying loans.

Interest rate maturity structure 30-09-2013
Interest rate
Loan derivatives Closing
SEKm SEKm Net, SEKm interest rate
0 - 1 year 19,375 – 9,450 9,925 3.7%
1 - 2 years 125 800 925 3.6%
2 - 3 years 1,050 1,050 4.3%
3 - 4 years 1,300 1,300 3.8%
4 - 5 years 1,400 1,400 3.5%
5 - 10 years 4,900 4,900 3.7%
Total 19,500 19,500 3.7%

Currency

Castellum owns properties in Denmark with a fair value of SEKm 454 (435), which means that the Group is exposed to a currency risk. A currency translation risk is primarily related to when income statement and balance sheet in foreign exchange are translated into Swedish currency. In accordance with the fi nancial policy, between 60-100% of investments in foreign subsidiaries are to be fi nanced in local currency.

Interest rate and currency derivatives

According to the accounting standard IAS 39, derivatives are subject to market valuation. Castellum utilizes interest rate derivatives to achieve the desired interest rate maturity structure. If the agreed interest rate deviates from the market interest rate, there is a theoretical surplus or sub value in the interest rate derivatives where the non-cash-fl ow affecting changes in value are reported in the income statement. Castellum also has derivatives in order to hedge currency fl uctuation in its investment in Denmark. As for currency derivatives, a theoretical surplus/sub value occurs if the agreed exchange rate deviates from the current exchange rate, where the effective portion of value changes is accounted for in other total income. At maturity, a derivative's market value is dissolved in its entirety and the change in value over time has thus not affected equity.

To calculate the market value of derivatives, market rates for each term and, where appropriate, exchange rates, as quoted on the market at the closing date are used. Interest rate swaps are valued by discounting future cash fl ows to present value while instruments containing options are valued at current repurchase price, which is obtained from the counter-party.

As of September 30, 2013, the market value of the interest rate derivatives portfolio amounted to SEKm –675 (–1,116) and the currency derivat portfolio to SEKm 9 (11).

Castellum's fi nancial policy and committments in credit agreements
Policy Committment Outcome
Loan to value ratio Not in the long run exceeding 55% No more than 65% 52%
Interest coverage ratio At least 200% At least 150% 292%
Interest rate risk
– average fi xed interest term 0.5-3 years 2.7 years
– proportion maturing within 6 months No more than 50% 45%
Currency risk
– investment 60%-100% funded in local currency 79%
– other currency risks Not allowed No exposure
Funding risk At least 50% of interest bearing liabilities have
a duration of at least 2 years
100%
Counterparty risk Credit institutions with high ratings, at least
"investment grade"
Satisfi ed
Liquidity risk Liquidity reserve in order to fulfi ll payments due SEKm 2,558 unutilized credit
agreements
Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income
2013 2012 2013 2012 Rolling 4 quarters 2012
SEKm July - Sept July - Sept Jan - Sept Jan - Sept Oct 12 - Sept 13 Jan - Dec
Rental income 809 764 2,431 2,285 3,219 3,073
Operating expenses – 111 – 109 – 437 – 397 – 584 – 544
Maintenance – 28 – 33 – 88 – 90 – 128 – 130
Ground rent – 6 – 6 – 19 – 18 – 25 – 24
Property tax – 43 – 38 – 128 – 114 – 166 – 152
Leasing and property administration – 45 – 43 – 147 – 134 – 205 – 192
Net operating income 576 535 1,612 1,532 2,111 2,031
Central administrative expenses – 18 – 19 – 67 – 66 – 94 – 93
Net interest costs – 177 – 169 – 530 – 513 – 700 – 683
Income from property management 381 347 1,015 953 1,317 1,255
Changes in value
Properties 182 28 301 56 176 – 69
Derivatives 53 – 192 440 – 83 413 – 110
Income before tax 616 183 1,756 926 1,906 1,076
Current tax – 6 – 3 – 12 – 9 – 10 – 7
Deferred tax – 107 – 46 – 339 – 203 268 404
Net income for the period/year 503 134 1,405 714 2,164 1,473
Other total net income - Items that will be reclassifi ed into profi t/loss
Translation difference of currencies – 5 – 20 1 – 20 9 – 12
Change in value derivatives, currency risk hedge 2 14 – 1 14 – 7 8
Total net income for the period/year 500 128 1,405 708 2,166 1,469

Since there are no minority interests the entire net income is attributable to the shareholders of the parent company.

Data per Share
2013 2012 2013 2012 Rolling 4 quarters 2012
July - Sept July - Sept Jan - Sept Jan - Sept Oct 12 - Sept 13 Jan - Dec
Average number of shares, thousand 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000
Income from property management, SEK 2.32 2.12 6.19 5.81 8.03 7.65
Income from property management
after tax (EPRA EPS*), SEK
2.17 1.93 5.90 5.38 7.79 7.27
Earnings after tax, SEK 3.07 0.82 8.57 4.35 13.20 8.98
Outstanding number of shares, thousand 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000
Property value, SEK 229 216 229 216 229 222
Long term net asset value (EPRA NAV*), SEK 104 99 104 99 104 100
Actual net asset value (EPRA NNNAV*), SEK 95 88 95 88 95 90

Since there is no potential common stock (e.g. convertibles), there is no effect of dilution.

Financial Key Ratios
2013 2012 2013 2012 Rolling 4 quarters 2012
July - Sept July - Sept Jan - Sept Jan - Sept Oct 12 - Sept 13 Jan - Dec
Net operating income margin 71% 70% 66% 67% 66% 66%
Interest coverage ratio 315% 305% 292% 286% 288% 284%
Return on actual net asset value 14.3% 4.8% 14.3% 8.1% 12.7% 7.9%
Return on total capital 7.8% 6.2% 6.6% 5.8% 6.0% 5.3%
Net investments, SEKm 28 801 874 1,536 1,883 2,545
Loan to value ratio 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 53%

*EPRA, European Public Real Estate Association, is an association for listed real estate owners and investors in Europe, which sets standards for financial reporting. A part of this involves key ratios EPRA EPS (Earnings Per Share), EPRA NAV (Net Asset Value) and EPRA NNNAV (Triple Net Asset Value).

Consolidated Balance Sheet
SEKm 30 Sept 2013 30 Sept 2012 31 Dec 2012
Assets
Investment properties 37,505 35,433 36,328
Other fi xed assets 29 24 27
Current receivables 274 268 232
Cash and bank 176 14 44
Total assets 37,984 35,739 36,631
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 12,822 11,304 12,065
Deferred tax liability 3,649 3,917 3,310
Derivatives 666 1 072 1,105
Long term interest-bearing liabilities 19,676 18,472 19,094
Non interest-bearing liabilities 1,171 974 1,057
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 37,984 35,739 36,631
Pledged assets (property mortgages) 18,500 18,796 18,764
Contingent liabilities

Changes in Equity

SEKm No of outstanding
shares, thousand Share capital
Other capital
contribution
Translation of
currency
reserve
Hedging
of currency
reserve
Retained earnings Total equity
Shareholders' equity 31-12-2011 164,000 86 4,096 0 0 7,021 11,203
Dividend, March 2012 (SEK 3.70/share) – 607 – 607
Net income Jan-Sept 2012 714 714
Other total net income Jan-Sept 2012 – 20 14 - 6
Shareholders' equity 30-09-2012 164,000 86 4,096 – 20 14 7,128 11,304
Net income Oct-Dec 2012 759 759
Other total net Oct-Dec 2012 8 - 6 2
Shareholders' equity 31-12-2012 164,000 86 4,096 – 12 8 7,887 12,065
Dividend, March 2013 (SEK 3.95/share) – 648 – 648
Net income Jan-Sept 2013 1,405 1,405
Total net income Jan-Sept 2013 1 – 1 0
Shareholders' equity 30-09-2013 164,000 86 4,096 – 11 7 8,644 12,822

Cash Flow Statement

2013 2012 2013 2012 Rolling 4 quarters 2012
SEKm July - Sept July - Sept Jan - Sept Jan - Sept Oct 12 - Sept 13 Jan - Dec
Net operating income 576 535 1,612 1,532 2,111 2,031
Central administrative expenses – 18 – 19 – 67 – 66 – 94 – 93
Reversed depreciations 3 2 8 6 11 9
Net interest rates paid – 207 – 213 – 511 – 526 – 685 – 700
Tax paid – 5 – 3 – 17 – 8 – 10 – 1
Translation difference foreign operations 1 6 – 1 6 – 4 3
Cash fl ow from operating activities before change in
working capital 350 308 1,024 944 1,329 1,249
Change in current receivables – 1 – 28 – 23 – 34 – 21 – 32
Change in current liabilities 141 – 9 84 – 131 248 33
Cash fl ow from operating activities 490 271 1,085 779 1,556 1,250
Investments in new constructions, refurbishments and extensions – 346 – 273 – 1,145 – 886 – 1,538 – 1,279
Property acquisitions – 33 – 570 – 185 – 903 – 801 – 1,519
Change in liabilities at acquisitions of property – 4 79 16 26 – 66 – 56
Property sales 351 42 456 253 456 253
Change in receivables at sales of property – 27 2 – 19 – 42 15 – 8
Other net investments – 2 – 2 – 13 – 15 – 16 – 18
Cash fl ow from investment activities – 61 – 722 – 890 – 1,567 – 1,950 – 2,627
Change in long term liabilities – 312 406 582 1,312 1,204 1,934
Change in long term receivables 3 0 – 3
Dividend paid – 648 – 607 – 648 – 607
Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities – 312 406 – 63 705 556 1,324
Cash fl ow for the period/year 117 – 45 132 – 83 162 – 53
Cash and bank, opening balance 59 59 44 97 14 97
Cash and bank closing balance 176 14 176 14 176 44

The Parent Company

The parent company Castellum AB is responsible for matters concerning the stock market, such as consolidated reports and stock market information, as well as the credit market, such as funding and fi nancial risk management.

The parent company takes part in property-related operations through involvement in subsidiary Boards.

Income statement 2013 2012 2013 2012
SEKm July-Sept July-Sept Jan-Sept Jan-Sept
Income 4 3 12 11
Operating expenses – 12 – 13 – 49 – 47
Net fi nancial items 3 7 12 14
Changes in value derivatives 53 – 192 440 – 83
Income before tax 48 – 195 415 – 105
Tax – 10 51 – 91 27
Net income for the period 38 – 144 324 – 78
Comprehensive income for the parent company
Net income for the period 38 – 144 324 – 78
Other total net income - Reclassifi ed into net income
Translation diff. foreign operations – 2 – 16 1 – 16
Unrealized change, currency hedge 2 14 – 1 14
Total net income for the period 38 – 146 324 – 80
Balance sheet 30 Sept 30 Sept 31 Dec
SEKm 2013 2012 2012
Participations in group companies 5,838 5,338 5,338
Receivables, group companies 17,491 18,403 18,628
Other assets 146 312 234
Cash and bank 131 0 27
Total 23,606 24,053 24,227
Shareholders' equity 4,372 4,170 4,696
Derivatives 666 1 072 1,105
Interest bearing liabilities 17,511 17,302 16,924
Interest bearing liabilities,
group companies 902 1,366 1,361
Other liabilities 155 143 141
Total 23,606 24,053 24,227
Pledged assets (receivables
group companies) 15,050 15,944 15,090
Contingent liabilities (guaranteed
commitments for subsidiaries) 2,165 1,167 2,170

Accounting Principles

Castellum follows the EU-adopted IFRS standards and interpretations (IFRIC). This interim report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. Since the beginning of the year, Castellum applies the new layout of other net income in accordance with IAS 1. Information of items measured at fair value is disclosed in accordance with IFRS 13 where investment properties are classifi ed in level 3 and derivatives in level 2. Accounting principles and methods for calculations have remained unchanged compared with the Annual Report of the previous year.

Opportunities and Risks for Group and Parent Company

Opportunities and risks in the cash flow

Over time, increasing market interest rates normally constitute an effect of economic growth and increasing infl ation, which is thought to result in higher rental income. This is partly due to the fact that the demand for premises is thought to increase. This leads in turn to reduced vacancies and hence to the potential for increasing market rents. It is also partly due to the fact that the index clause in commercial contracts compensates for increasing infl ation.

An economic boom therefore means higher interest costs but also higher rental income, while the opposite relationship is true during a recession. The changes in rental income and interest cost do not take place at exactly the same time, which is why the effect on income in the short run may occur at different points in time.

Sensitivity analysis - cash fl ow
Effect on income next 12 months Effect on income, SEKm Scenario
+/– 1% (units) Boom Recession
Rental level / Index + 32/– 32 +
Vacancies + 37/– 37 +
Property costs – 11/+ 11 0
Interest costs – 72/+ 65 +

Opportunities and risks in property values

Castellum reports its properties at fair value with changes in value in the income statement. This means that the result in particular but also the fi nancial position may be more volatile. Property values are determined by supply and demand, where prices mainly depend on the properties' expected net operating incomes and the buyers' required yield. An increasing demand results in lower required yields and hence an upward adjustment in prices, while a weaker demand has the opposite effect. In the same way, a positive development in net operating income results in an upward adjustment in prices, while a negative development has the opposite effect.

In property valuations, consideration should be taken of an uncertainty range of +/– 5-10%, in order to refl ect the uncertainty that exists in the assumptions and calculations made.

Sensitivity analysis - change in value

Properties – 20% – 10% 0 +10% +20%
Changes in value, SEKm – 7,501 – 3,751 0 3,751 7,501
Loan to value ratio 66% 58% 52% 48% 44%

Financial risk

Ownership of properties presumes a working credit market. Castellum's greatest fi nancial risk is to lack access to funding. The risk is reduced by low loan-to-value ratio and long-term credit agreements.

Election Committee

At Castellum AB's Annual General Meeting held on March 21, 2013, it was resolved that the election committee should consist of the chairman of the board of directors plus a representative from each of the three largest ownership registered or otherwise known shareholders (as per the last trading day of August 2013). If any of these shareholders does not wish to appoint a member, the fourth largest shareholder should be consulted, and so on.

Castellum's chairman of the board has now contacted the largest shareholders, and the election committee hereby consists of:

  • Rutger van der Lubbe; appointed by Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP
  • Björn Franzon; appointed by Magdalena and Lászlo Szombatfalvy as well as Stiftelsen Global Challenges Foundation
  • Johan Strandberg; appointed by SEB Fonder
  • Charlotte Strömberg; the chairman of the board

In total, the election committee represents approx. 16% of the total number of shares and votes in the company. The election committee will appoint a chairman among its members.

The election committee's task for the 2014 AGM is to propose a chairman for the AGM, the number of members of the board of directors, members of the board of directors and chairman of the board of directors, as well as auditors. The election committee will also propose remuneration to members of the board of directors and the auditors. Finally, the election committee will propose principles for appointing the election committee for the 2015 AGM.

Shareholders are welcome to submit their proposals and views to the election committee by December 6, 2013, at the latest. Please send to Castellum AB, Att: Charlotte Strömberg, Box 2269, 403 14 Gothenburg, or by e-mail to [email protected].

The Election Committee's proposals will be announced in the notice for the 2014 Annual General Meeting and on the company's website. The Annual General Meeting for Castellum AB is planned to be held on March 20, 2014. For further information see www.castellum.se.

Gothenburg October 16, 2013

Henrik Saxborn Chief Executive Offi cer

This Interim Report has not been examined by the company's auditors. Kulan 3, Helsingborg

The Castellum Share

The Castellum share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB Large Cap. At the end of the period the company had about 11,200 shareholders. Shareholders registered abroad cannot be broken down in terms of directly held and nominee registered shares except for two foreign shareholder who has fl agged for holding over 5%, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP and EII Capital Management B.V. Castellum has no direct registered shareholders with holdings exceeding 10%. The ten single largest Swedish shareholders can be seen in the table below.

Shareholders on 30-09-2013 Number
of shares
thousand
Percentage of
voting rights
and capital
Magdalena Szombatfalvy 4,935 3.0%
Lannebo Småbolag 2,600 1.6%
Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsfond 2,563 1.6%
Stiftelsen Global Challenges Foundation 2,500 1.5%
László Szombatfalvy 2,500 1.5%
Andra AP-fonden 1,988 1.2%
Caceis Bank France 1,840 1.1%
Fjärde AP-fonden 1,742 1.1%
Tredje AP-fonden 1,148 0.7%
Swedbank Robur Småbolagsfond Sverige 1,088 0.7%
Board and executive management Castellum 302 0.2%
Other shareholders registered in Sweden 39,413 24.0%
Shareholders registered abroad 101,381 61.8%
Total outstanding shares 164,000 100.0%
Repurchased shares 8,007
Total registered shares 172,007

There is no potential common stock (eg. convertibles.)

Distribution of shareholders by country 30-09-2013

The Castellum share price as at 30 September, 2013 was SEK 91.65 (88.85) equivalent to a market capitalization of SEK 15.0 billion (14.6), calculated on the number of outstanding shares.

During the period, a total of 84 million (105) shares were traded, equivalent to an average of 445,000 shares (560,000) per day, corresponding on an annual basis to a turnover rate of 68% (86%). The share turnover is based on statistics from NASDAQ OMX, Chi-X, Burgundy, Turquoise and BATS Europe.

Net asset value

Net asset value is the total equity which the the company manages to its owners by creating profi t and growth given a certain level of risk.

The long term net asset value (EPRA NAV) can be calculated to SEK 104 per share (99). The share price at the end of the period was thus 88% (90%) of the long term net asset value.

Net asset value 30-09-2013 SEKm SEK/share
Equity according to the balance sheet 12,822 78
Reversed
Derivatives according to balance sheet 666 4
Deferred tax according to balance sheet 3,649 22
Long term net asset value (EPRA NAV) 17,137 104
Deduction
Derivatives as above – 666 – 4
Estimated real liability, deferred tax 5.1%* – 888 – 5
Actual net asset value (EPRA NNNAV) 15,583 95

* Estimated real deferred tax liability net has been calculated to 5.1% based on a discount rate of 3%. Further, assessments have been made that tax loss carry forwards are realized in 5 years with a nominal tax of 22%, giving a present value of deferred tax liability of 20.2%, and that the properties are realized in 50 years where 33% are sold directly with a nominal tax of 22% and that 67% are sold indirect through company disposals where the buyers tax discount is 6%, which gives a present value of deferred tax liability of 5.8%.

Growth, yield and financial risk

During the last 12-month period the total yield of the Castellum share has been 8% (10%), including dividend of SEK 3.95 (3.70).

1 year 3 years 10 years
average/
year
average/
year
Growth
Rental income SEK/share 6% 6% 6%
Income from prop. management SEK/share 6% 6% 7%
Net income for the year after tax SEK/share 207% 22% 11%
Dividend SEK/share 7% 3% 6%
Long term net asset value SEK/share 5% 6% 7%
Actual net asset value SEK/share 8% 7% 6%
Real estate portfolio SEK/share 6% 7% 8%
Change in property value 0.5% 1.1% 1.3%
Yield
Return on long term net asset value 9.3% 11,3% 10.9%
Return on actual net asset value 12.7% 12.3% 11.0%
Return on total capital 6.0% 6.9% 7.0%
Total yield of the share (incl. dividend)
Castellum 8% 5% 14%
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm (SIX Return) 25% 9% 13%
Real Estate Index Sweden (EPRA) 14% 6% 16%
Real Estate Index Europe (EPRA) 15% 9% 7%
Financial risk
Interest coverage ratio 288% 284% 293%
Loan to value ratio 52% 51% 48%
Unutilized long term credit 2,558 1,791 1,588

Valuation

Dividend Yield

The latest carried out dividend of SEK 3.95 (3.70) corresponds to a yield of 4.3% (4.2%) based on the share price at the end of the period.

The share's dividend yield

Earnings

Post-tax inome from property management relating to income from property management (EPRA EPS) amounted to SEK 7.79 (7.29) on rolling annual basis. This results in a share price yield of 8.5% (8.2%).

Net income after tax amounted on rolling annual basis to SEK 13.20 per share (4.30), which from the share price gives a yield of 14.4% (4.8%).

Share price/net asset value

The Castellum share's price trend and turnover since IPO may 23, 1997 until September 30, 2013

Calendar

Year-end Report 2013 22 January, 2014, around 2 pm
Annual Report 2013 mid-February 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014 20 March, 2014
Interim Report January-March 2014 22 April, 2014
Half-year Report January-June 2014 16 July, 2014
Interim Report January-September 2014 15 October, 2014
Year-end Report 2014 21 January, 2015

www.castellum.se

On Castellum's website it is possible to download as well as subscribe to Castellum's Press releases and Interim Reports.

For further information please contact CEO Henrik Saxborn, tel +46 31 60 74 50, or Finance Director Ulrika Danielsson, tel +46 706 47 12 61 or visit Castellum's website.

Annual General Meeting

Castellum AB's Annual General Meeting is planned to be held on Thursday March 20, 2014 at 5 pm in GöteborgsOperan, Christina Nilssons gata, Gothenburg.

A matter addressed to the election committee from a shareholder should be sent to Castellum AB, Att: Charlotte Strömberg, Box 2269, 403 14 Gothenburg, no later than December 6, 2013.

A shareholder have the right to have a matter addressed at the coming Annual General Meeting on 20 March, 2014. For practical reasons the request should be received by the company no later than 3 February, 2014. The request should be addressed to Castellum AB, Att: Henrik Saxborn, Box 2269, 403 14 Gothenburg.

Subsidiaries

Aspholmen Fastigheter AB

Rörvägen 1, Box 1824 701 18 Örebro Telephone +46 19-27 65 00 Telefax +46 19-27 65 19 [email protected] www.aspholmenfastigheter.se

Fastighets AB Corallen

Jönköpingsvägen 41 A, Box 148, 331 21 Värnamo Telephone +46 370-69 49 00 Telefax +46 370-475 90 [email protected] www.corallen.se

Fastighets AB Briggen

Riggaregatan 57, Box 3158, 211 13 Malmö Telephone +46 40-38 37 20 Telefax +46 40-38 37 37 [email protected] www.briggen.se

Eklandia Fastighets AB

Theres Svenssons gata 9, Box 8725, 402 75 Göteborg Telephone +46 31-744 09 00 Telefax +46 31-744 09 50 [email protected] www.eklandia.se

Fastighets AB Brostaden

Tjurhornsgränd 6, Box 5013, 121 05 Johanneshov Telephone +46 8-602 33 00 Telefax +46 8-602 33 30 [email protected] www.brostaden.se

Harry Sjögren AB

Kråketorpsgatan 20, 431 53 Mölndal Telephone +46 31-706 65 00 Telefax +46 31-706 65 29 [email protected] www.harrysjogren.se

In the event of confl ict in interpretation or differences between this report and the Swedish version, the latter will have priority.

Castellum AB (publ) • Box 2269, SE-403 14 Gothenburg, Sweden • Visiting address Kaserntorget 5 Telephone +46 31-60 74 00 • Fax +46 31-13 17 55 • E-mail [email protected] • www.castellum.se Org nr 556475-5550

CASTELLUM INTERIM REPORT JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2013