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Castellum Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Apr 15, 2015

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The pictures show the properties Bromsgården 1 in Örebro and Diket 7 and Kvarnen 5 in Norrköping. The properties are included in the transaction of 27 properties which was acquired April 13, 2015.

Interim Report January-March 2015

Interim Report January-March 2015

Castellum is one of the major listed real estate companies in Sweden. The fair value of the real estate portfolio amounts to SEK 39 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 and Linköping).

Castellum is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm Large Cap.

  • Rental income for the period January-March 2015 amounted to SEKm 801 (SEKm 820 previous year).
  • Income from property management amounted to SEKm 338 (323), corresponding to SEK 2.06 (1.97) per share, an increase of 5%.
  • Changes in value on properties amounted to SEKm 329 (52) and on derivatives to SEKm –102 (–170).
  • Net income after tax for the period amounted to SEKm 451 (171), corresponding to SEK 2.75 (1.04) per share.
  • Net investments amounted to SEKm 1,039 (864) of which SEKm 295 (324) were new constructions, extensions and reconstructions, SEKm 822 (636) acquisitions and SEKm 78 (96) sales.
  • After the reporting period, Castellum has completed a deal comprising acquisition of properties for SEKm 406 and 50% of the shares in Henry Ståhl Fastigheter AB.
Key ratios
2015
Jan-March
2014
Jan-March
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Income from property
management, SEK/share
2.06 1.97 8.84 8.21 7.65 7.15 6.96 6.89 5.93 5.63 5.38
Change previous year +5% +8% +8% +7% +7% +3% +1% +16% +5% +5% +8%
Net income after tax, SEK/share 2.75 1.04 7.38 10.41 8.98 4.34 11.98 0.98 – 4.04 9.07 10.21
Change previous year +164% –58% –29% +16% +107% –64% +1,122% pos. neg. –11% +29%
Dividend, SEK/share 4.60 4.25 3.95 3.70 3.60 3.50 3.15 3.00 2.85
Change previous year +8% +8% +7% +3% +3% +11% +5% +5% +9%
Properties fair value, SEKm 38,951 38,668 37,599 37,752 36,328 33,867 31,768 29,267 29,165 27,717 24,238
Net investments, SEKm 1,039 864 –529 1,081 2,545 1,908 1,279 1,129 2,710 2,559 1,823
Loan to value 51% 54% 49% 52% 53% 51% 50% 52% 50% 45% 45%
Interest coverage ratio 324% 291% 318% 292% 284% 278% 299% 309% 255% 287% 343%

For more detailed information see Castellum Annual Report.

2 Castellum Interim Report January-March 2015 Castellum Interim Report January-March 2015

Henrik Saxborn, CEO at Castellum Investments for future growth

Castellum develops further. Last fall, we sold properties for SEK 3.3 billion. During the reporting period we acquired properties for approx. SEKm 800, and by the transaction with Heimstaden in April, which corresponds to a underlying property value of SEK 2.4 billion, we strengthen our position further. The transaction comprises acquisition of properties for approx. SEKm 400 in Örebro and Solna and 50% of the shares in Henry Ståhl Fastigheter AB - a company which will own solely commercial properties in Linköping and Norrköping with a total underlying property value of SEK 2 billion.

So what does this major change entail for Castellum? We continuously strive to concentrate our investments to high-growth markets. The divested portfolio was assessed to achieve a growth rate which would fall under the national average in coming years. The opposite applies to our new acquisitions. These new acquisitions further consolidate Castellum's position as a leading player with excellent central offi ce properties in a new location, Norrköping. They also strengthen our position in Örebro and Linköping – providing added presence in three markets where strong growth is expected in future years.

The transactions named above have an immediate positive – if currently moderate – impact on earnings per share, net asset value and dividend capacity on an annual basis. Castellum's income from property management increased by 5% overall. Respectable performance, considered in line with the large divestments at the end of last year.

In the short term, these recent transactions will lead to a slightly lower average dividend yield regarding this part of the property portfolio. In the medium term, however, profi tability will increase gradually as synergies are realized. Our experience from the acquisition in central Örebro a few years ago is that a large real estate portfolio of this nature holds greater synergy opportunities than predicted. Therefore, in the long term, we can expect greatly improved growth opportunities for Castellum as a whole.

However, Castellum's results should not only be improved via acquisitions. During 2015, a Group-wide effi ciency program will be launched, calculated to reduce costs by tens of millions of kronor in coming years. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the partnership while retaining strong local ties. Our recent geographical concentration of business activities further facilitates this

development. Even strong and successful corporate cultures have to be modifi ed over time to meet future demands. Castellum's net leasing amounted to SEKm 21 for the fi rst quarter, which can be seen as a sign that we are in a market where our customers can and want to expand.

So far, this year has offered a very positive market prognosis for the real estate market, not least through developments in the fi nancial market. The real estate market is currently characterized by high demand in all Castellum communities. This has affected Castellum property values during the period and led to value adjustments totalling SEKm 329. Even if the positive trend is most strongly pronounced for centrally located offi ce premises, the "pressure" also increased for other premises and submarkets during the period. During the past year, Castellum's long-term net asset value increased by 8% to SEK 113 per share.

Although 2015 will be considered a year affected by portfolio restructuring in terms of growth, I'm convinced that we have considerably improved conditions for higher growth in the future.

It's obvious that Castellum is a commercial player that customers want to and can grow with: a long-term, stable and leading player in the communities wherein we operate. This ensures that a competitive total yield of the Castellum share will also be maintained in the future. The Castellum dividend for 2014 increased for the seventeenth consecutive year: this time to SEK 4.60 per share. I'm certain that more years will be added to this impressive list – a list that no other company on the Stockholm Stock Exchange has achieved.

Henrik Saxborn CEO

Business Concept

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.

Strategy for the property portfolio and its management

Development of commercial properties in growth regions

Geography and category

Castellum's real estate portfolio is located in the fi ve growth regions Greater Gothenburg, Öresund Region, Greater Stockholm, Mälardalen and Eastern Götaland. This together with rational property management and a strong presence in the market, provide for good business opportunities.

The real estate portfolio shall consist of commercial properties with general and fl exible premises for offi ce, retail, warehouse, logistics and industry purposes.

Property portfolio

The real estate portfolio shall be continuously enhanced and developed in order to improve cash fl ow. Castellum shall continue to grow with customers' demand, mainly through new constructions, extensions and reconstructions but also through acquisitions.

All investments shall contribute to the objective of growth in income from property management within 1-2 years and have a potential asset growth of at least 10%. Sales of properties will take place when justifi ed from a business standpoint.

Customer focus through local organizations

Customers

Castellum shall be perceived as a customer focused company. This is achieved by developing long-term relations and supplying premises and service meeting customer demands.

Organization and employees

Service and property management shall be delivered by a decentralized organization with wholly owned subsidiaries with strong local presence. Property management shall be carried out mainly by own personnel.

Castellum shall have skilled and committed employees, which is achieved by being an attractive workplace with good development possibilities.

The business shall contribute to a sustainable development, in view of ecological, social and economic aspects.

Strategy for funding

Strong balance sheet with low financial and operational risk

Capital structure

Castellum shall have low fi nancial risk. The choosen risk key ratios are loan to value and interest coverage ratio. 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.

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.

Low operational risk

Castellum's real estate portfolio has a geographical distribution to fi ve Swedish growth regions and shall consist of different types of commercial premises. The risk within in the customer portfolio shall be kept low.

Overall objective

Castellum's overall objective is an annual growth in cash fl ow, i.e.income from property management per share, of at least 10%

Strategic tools

Outcome

Investments

In order to achieve the overall objective of 10% growth, net investments of at least 5% of the property value will be made. This is currently equivalent to approx. SEKm 2,000.

Subsidiaries

One of the three largest real estate owners in each local market.

Strategic tools

Customer and employee satisfaction

In order to develop the Group as well as customer relations, the customers' level of satisfaction shall be measured regularly. Customer and employee satisfaction shall constantly improve.

Sustainability

Focus on effi cient energy usage, sustainable new constructions, good controll and continuously improved status in the properties, green customer relations and social commitment and responsibility in our regions.

Strategic tools Outcome

Capital structure

Loan to value ratio not permanently exceeding 55%. Interest coverage ratio of at least 200%.

Dividend

At least 50% of pre-tax property management income shall be distributed. Investment plans, consolidation needs, liquidity and fi nancial position in general will be taken into account.

The stock and credit markets

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

Low operational risk

Commercial portfolio in fi ve growth regions distributed on different cathegories with general, fl exible premises. The customer risk shall be kept low using diversifi cation over many fi elds of business, length and size of contracts.

Loan to value ratio Interest coverage ratio

4,400 commercial contracts where the single largest contract accounts for approx. 2%

Market comments

Swedish economy

The Swedish economy has managed well over the quarter, mainly driven by domestic demand where households have been the engine. Lately, exports have improved slightly due to low oil prices and a weaker Swedish currency. Recovery in exports is slow, however, because there is still weak economic development in nearby countries. Geopolitical turmoil also continues to dampen demand.

The labour market will be positively affected by the stronger economy, and currently exhibits steady improvement. Employment and job vacancies are increasing at approximately the same rate. However, even in the strengthening economy, infl ation pressure is perceived as remaining low.

Macro indicators

Unemployment 8.4% (February 2015)
Inflation 0.2% (March 2015 compared to March 2014)
GDP growth 1.1% (Q4 2014 compared to Q3 2014)
Source: SCB

Rental market

During the period, the rental market was somewhat stronger than for the same period last year, and demand was high, both for new constructions and existing facilities. Overall rental levels remained stable, but in a number of submarkets with high demand and low market vacancies, a slight increase in offi ce rents was noted.

The supply of new constructions was relatively stable in Stockholm and Gothenburg, but did not meet demand, because of low vacancy rates in attractive locations. In Malmö, a relatively high new construction rate has affected the rental market. The supply of newly constructed premises remained relatively stable in Stockholm. In Gothenburg, demand for premises exceeded supply, whereas the reverse was true of Malmö. An increase in new offi ce space construction was seen in many markets outside major cities. This increase was well received in the market and, in some places, led to establishment of higher rental levels for the top segment.

Property market

Transaction volume in the Swedish property market amounted to approx. SEK 25 billion (27) during the first quarter. The market is characterized by strong demand, driven by easy access to capital. During the period, an increase in demand from foreign investors was noted, and Swedish players accounted for 78% (97%) of the volume. Swedish real estate companies continued to be the major investors.

There was high interest in all property types and geographical markets, and an increased demand for retail properties was noted compared with the previous year. Real estate portfolios and project opportunities were also interesting. Commercial properties accounted for 81% (86%) of transaction volumes during the period.

It is Castellum's view that strong demand, combined with limited supply, resulted in value increases in several markets and segments. Note variation due to geography, property type and quality.

Interest and credit market

At the monetary policy meeting in February, the Riksbank made a historic decision and cut the repo rate to -0.10%, announcing the purchase of government bonds. In mid-March, between regular monetary political meetings, a new interest rate decision was made where the Executive Board decided to cut the repo rate to –0.25% and buy additional government bonds for SEK 30 billion. All these measures were taken in order to ensure an infl ation rise towards the target of 2%. The repo rate is expected to remain at –0.25% until the second half of 2016. Thereafter it will rise gradually.

Of particular signifi cance for Castellum, the short STIBOR interest rate declined rapidly in early 2015 and, for the fi rst time in history, became negative after the Riksbank's February decision. The short-term interest rate then turned upward and became slightly positive before the March decision pushed down the three-month rate to new record lows. The long-term interest rate partially followed the short-term rate downwards.

Access to both bank fi nancing and capital market fi nancing is considered favourable. Credit margins in the capital market have continued to decline slightly, whereas credit margins for bank fi nancing are expected to remain stable.

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-March 2015 to SEKm 338 (323), equivalent to SEK 2.06 (1.97) per share - an increase with 5%. Income from property management rolling four quarters amounted to SEKm 1,465 (1,369) equivalent to SEK 8.93 per share (8.35) - an increase of 7%.

During the period, changes in value on properties amounted to SEKm 329 (52) and on derivatives to SEKm –102 (–170). Net income after tax for the period was SEKm 451 (171), equivalent to SEK 2.75 (1.04) per share.

Rental income

Group's rental income amounted to SEKm 801 (820). For offi ce and retail properties, the average contracted rental level, including charged heating, cooling and property tax, amounted to SEK 1,307 per sq.m., whereas for warehouse and industrial properties, it amounted to SEK 800 per sq.m. Rental levels, which are considered to be in line with the market, have in comparable portfolio increased by 1% compared with previous year, which mainly is an effect from indexation and can be compared with the usual industry index clause (October to October), which was –0.1% in 2015. Castellum's higher indexation is due to the Group's focus on index clauses with minimum upward adjustment in the contract portfolio, which offers protection against low infl ation and defl ation.

The average economic occupancy rate was 88.7% (87.9%). The total rental value for vacant premises on yearly basis amounted to approx. SEKm 436 (496).

The rental income for the period includes a lump sum of SEKm 3 (0) as a result of early termination of a leases.

Gross leasing (i.e. the annual value of total leasing) during the period was SEKm 85 (81), of which SEKm 9 (5) were leasing of new constructions, extensions and reconstructions. Notices of termination amounted to SEKm 64 (55), of which bankruptcies were SEKm 2 (3) and SEKm 1 (1) were notices of termination with more than 18 months remaining length of contract. Net lease for the period was hence SEKm 21 (26).

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 283 (302) corresponding to SEK 336 per sq.m. (334). Consumption for heating during the period has been calculated to 86% (85%) of a normal year according to the degree day statistics.

Property costs

Offi ce/ Warehouse/ 2015 2014
SEK/sq. m Retail Industrial Total Total
Operating expenses 216 146 185 189
Maintenance 37 21 30 33
Ground rent 8 8 8 8
Real estate tax 72 23 50 47
Direct property costs 333 198 273 277
Leasing and property
administration
63 57
Total 333 198 336 334
Previous year 344 195 334

Central administrative expenses

Central administrative expenses totalled SEKm 29 (26). This includes costs for a profi t-and-share-price related incentive plan for 9 persons in executive management of SEKm 4 (5).

Rental value and economic occupancy rate

Net leasing

Net interest

Net interest items were SEKm –151 (–169). The average interest rate level was 3.2% (3.5%). Net fi nancial income was positively affected by approx. SEKm 20 due to the average interest rate level decrease by 0.3%-units.

Changes in value

The real estate market was characterized by continued high activity, high demand and continued limited supply, resulting in rising prices. Price increases occurred mainly in Stockholm and for centrally located offi ce properties in growth areas. Castellum took this price rise into consideration in the Group's internal valuation by lowering the required yield – equivalent to about 4 basis points at the portfolio level. The average valuation yield at the end of the period was 6.9%. Along with the value changes in completed acquisitions and a number of individual real estate adjustments, this has led to a value change of SEKm 331 – equivalent to approx. 1%. As each property is valued individually, the portfolio premium attributable to the real estate market was not taken into account. Realized sale of real estate has resulted in a change in value of SEKm –2. Net sales price amounted to SEKm 78 after reduction for assessed deferred tax and transaction costs of SEKm 4. Hence the underlying property value, which amounted to SEKm 82, exceeded last valuation of SEKm 80 with SEKm 2.

The value in the interest derivatives portfolio has changed by SEKm –99 (–169), mainly due to changes in long-term market interest rates. Castellum's currency derivatives has during the period changed SEKm 9 (–1) where the effective part of the value change of SEKm 12 (0) 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 1,227 (1,193). Fair values for the properties exceed their fi scal value by SEKm 19,245 (18,602) of which SEKm 1,104 (991) relates to the acquisition 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 3,721 (3,612).

Castellum has no current tax disputes.

Tax calculation 31-03-2015

SEKm Basis
current tax
Basis
deferred tax
Income from property management 338
Deductions for tax purposes
depreciations – 176 176
reconstructions – 82 82
Other tax allowances 2 – 4
Taxable income from property management 82 254
Properties sold 7 – 55
Changes in value on properties 331
Changes in value on interest rate derivatives – 102
Taxable income before tax loss carry forwards – 13 530
Tax loss carry forwards, opening balance – 1,193 1,193
Tax loss carry forwards, closing balance 1,227 – 1,227
Taxable income 21 496
Tax accoring to the income statement – 5 – 109

Income from Property Management per share Income over time

Real Estate Portfolio

The real estate portfolio is located in Greater Gothenburg, the Öresund Region, Greater Stockholm, Mälardalen and Eastern Götaland. The main focus, which represents approx. 76% of the portfolio, is in the three major urban regions.

The commercial portfolio consists of 67% offi ce and retail properties as well as 30% warehouse and industrial properties. The properties are located from inner city sites (except in Greater Stockholm from inner suburbs) to wellsituated working-areas with good means of communication and services. The remaining 3% consist of projects and undeveloped land.

Castellum owns approx. 820,000 sq.m. of unutilized building rights and ongoing projects with remaining investments of approx. SEKm 800.

Investments

During the period, investments totalling SEKm 1,117 (960) were carried out, of which SEKm 295 (324) were new constructions, extensions and reconstructions and SEKm 822 (636) were acquisitions. Of the total investments SEKm 400 refers to Öresund Region, SEKm 372 to Greater Stockholm, SEKm 204 to Greater Gothenburg, SEKm 74 to Eastern Götaland and SEKm 67 to Mälardalen. After sales of SEKm 78 (96) net investments amounted to SEKm 1,039 (864).

During the period the real estate portfolio has changed according to the table below.

Changes in the real estate portfolio

Value, SEKm Number
Real estate portfolio on 1 January, 2015 37,599 583
+ Acquisitions 822 6
+ New constructions, extensions and reconstructions 295
– Sales – 80 – 2
+/– Unrealized changes in value 331
+/– Currency translation – 16
Real estate portfolio on 31 March, 2015 38,951 587

Property value

Internal valuations

Castellum assesses the value of the properties through internal valuations, as at the year-end, corresponding to level 3 in IFRS 13. The valuations are based on a 10-year cash fl ow based model with an individual valuation for each property of both its future earnings capacity and the required market yield. In the valuation of a property's future earnings capacity, consideration has been taken of potential changes in rental levels, occupancy rates and property costs - as well as an assumed infl ation level of 1.5%.

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 1,450 (1,500) 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 38,951 (37,599), corresponding to SEK 11,384 per sq.m.

Average valuation yield

(excl. project/land and building rights) SEKm
Net operating income properties 571
+
Real occupancy rate, 94% at the lowest
67
+/– Property cost annual rate 31

Property administration, 30 SEK/sq.m.
– 25
Normalized net operating income (3 months) 644
Valuation (excl. building rights of SEKm 571) 37,264
Average valuation yield 6.9%

Investments Average valuation yield over time

Castellums' real estate portfolio 31-03-2015

31-03-2015 January-March 2015
No. of
properties
Area
thous.
sq.m
Property
value
SEKm
Property
value
SEK/sq.m
Rental
value
SEKm
Rental
value
SEK/sq.m
Economic
occupancy
rate
Rental
income
SEKm
Property
costs
SEKm
Property
costs
SEK/sq.m
Net
operating
income
SEKm
Office/retail
Greater Gothenburg 87 489 8,077 16,523 166 1,356 91.7% 152 41 340 111
Öresund Region 66 413 5,683 13,747 135 1,304 83.9% 113 33 321 80
Greater Stockholm 52 356 5,051 14,178 125 1,405 84.0% 105 32 355 73
Mälardalen 73 408 5,104 12,504 122 1,193 90.5% 110 33 320 77
Eastern Götaland 24 184 2,377 12,940 57 1,249 93.9% 54 15 332 39
Total offi ce/retail 302 1,850 26,292 14,209 605 1,307 88.3% 534 154 333 380
Warehouse/industrial
Greater Gothenburg 103 661 5,296 8,015 125 756 91.3% 114 30 184 84
Öresund Region 43 284 1,872 6,587 53 756 86.1% 46 13 181 33
Greater Stockholm 52 287 2,960 10,303 74 1,031 89.6% 67 18 250 49
Mälardalen 38 187 1,200 6,414 35 747 87.4% 31 10 207 21
Eastern Götaland 10 54 215 3,997 7 525 89.8% 6 2 145 4
Total warehouse/industrial 246 1,473 11,543 7,835 294 800 89.4% 264 73 198 191
Total 548 3,323 37,835 11,384 899 1,082 88.7% 798 227 273 571
Leasing and property administration 52 63 – 52
Total after leasing and property administration 279 336 519
Development projects 15 60 843 13 5 4 1
Undeveloped land 24 273
Total 587 3,383 38,951 912 803 283 520

The table above relates to the properties owned by Castellum at the end of the period and reflects the income and costs of the properties as if they had been owned during the period. The discrepancy between the net operating income of SEKm 520 accounted for above and the net operating income of SEKm 518 in the income statement is explained by the deduction of the net operating income of SEKm 4 on properties sold during the year, as well as the adjustment of the net operating income of SEKm 6 on properties acquired/completed during the year, which are recalculated as if they had been owned or completed during the whole period.

Property related key ratios Segment information

2015
Jan-March
2014
Jan-March
2014
Jan-Dec
Rental value, SEK/sq.m. 1,082 1,045 1,064
Economic occupancy rate 88.7% 87.9% 88.7%
Property costs, SEK/sq.m. 336 334 307
Net operating income, SEK/sq.m. 624 584 637
Property value, SEK/sq.m. 11,384 10,394 11,118
Number of properties 587 633 583
Lettable area, thousand sq.m. 3,383 3,662 3,329
Rental income Income from property management
SEKm 2015
Jan-March
2014
Jan-March
2015
Jan-March
2014
Jan-March
Greater Gothenburg 265 251 116 110
Öresund Region 162 174 73 64
Greater Stockholm 172 157 75 63
Mälardalen 143 137 59 55
Eastern Götaland 59 101 29 38
Total 801 820 352 330

The difference between the income from property management of SEKm 352 (330) above and the groups accounted income before tax of SEKm 565 (205) consists of unallocated income from property management of SEKm –14 (–7), changes in property value of SEKm 329 (52) and changes in values of interest rate derivatives of SEKm –102 (–170).

Property value by property type Property value by region

Larger investments and sales

Marievik 27, Stockholm Park Allé 373, Copenhagen
------------------------ --------------------------- --
Larger projects Area, Econ. occup. Total inv., land Remain. inv.
Property sq.m April 2015 incl. SEKm SEKm Completed Comment
Algen 1, Jönköping 4,509 35% 136 28 Q2 2015 New construction retail/office/restaurant
Drottningparken, Örebro 4,280 74% 100 83 Q3 2016 New construction office
Verkstaden 14, Västerås 6,100 100% 78 60 Q1 2016 Extension and reconstruction education
facilities
Visionen 3, Jönköping 2,478 88% 59 23 Q3 2015 New construction office
Godståget 1, Stockholm 6,568 100% 31 8 Q2 2015 Extension and reconstruction warehouse
Projects completed/partly moved in
Jägmästaren 1, Linköping 7,750 92% 109 7 Q1 2015 New construction retail
Varla 3:22, Kungsbacka 5,000 100% 42 0 Q1 2015 Extension and reconstruction warehouse
Boländerna 35:1, Uppsala 8,750 98% 38 0 Q1 2015 Reconstruction retail
Larger acquisitions during 2015 Econ. occup- Acquisition
Property Area, sq.m April 2015 SEKm Access Category
Park Allé 373, Roholmsvej 19-21 and
Generatorvej 6-8, Copenhagen 51,185 84% 377 Jan 2015 Kontor/lager
Marievik 27 and 30, Stockholm 13,125 78% 319 Jan 2015 Office, retail and parking facilities
Lindholmen 28:1, Gothenburg 3,898 100% 115 Feb 2015 Office
Sales during 2015 Underlying prop. Trans. costs and Net sales
Property Area,,sq.m price, SEKm deferred tax, SEKm price, SEKm Access Category
Inom Vallgraven 22:3, Gothenburg 1,568 69 – 4 65 Feb 2015 Office/retail
Törestorp 2:51, Gnosjö 14,310 13 13 Jan 2015 Industrial

Financing

Castellum shall have a low fi nancial risk, meaning a loan to value ratio not permanently exceeding 55% and an interest coverage ratio of at least 200%. Castellum's assets had on March 31, 2015, a value of SEKm 39,623 (38,088) and are fi nanced by shareholders´s equity of SEKm 13,340 (13,649), deferred tax liabilities of SEKm 3,721 (3,612), interest bearing liabilities of SEKm 19,791 (18,446) and non interest bearing liabilities of SEKm 2,771 (2,381).

Interest bearing liabilities

At the end of the period Castellum had binding credit agreements totalling SEKm 27,330 (26,065) of which SEKm 23,203 (22,357) was long term binding and SEKm 4,127 (3,708) short term binding.

During the period SEKm 750 were issued under the MTN-program and an existing bank credit facility has been increased with SEKm 100.

After deduction of cash of SEKm 73 (47), net interest bearing liabilities were SEKm 19,718 (18,399), of which SEKm 4,950 (4,200) were MTN and SEKm 1,700 (1,280) 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. Bonds issued under the MTN program and the commercial papers are a complement to the existing funding in banks and broaden the funding base. At the end of the period the fair value of the liabilities is in principle in line with the value accounted for.

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

Net interest bearing liabilities amounted to SEKm 19,718 (18,399) of which SEKm 13,068 (12,919) were secured by the company's properties and SEKm 6,650 (5,480) unsecured. The proportion of used secured fi nancing was thus 34% of the property value. The fi nancial covenants state a loan-tovalue ratio not exceeding 65% and an interest coverage ratio of at least 150%, which Castellum fulfi ls with comfortable margins, 51% and 324% respectively. The average duration of Castellum's long-term credit agreements was years 3.1 (3.3). Margins and fees on long-term credit agreements had an average duration of 2.6 years (2.7).

Credit maturity structure 31-03-2015

Credit Utilized in
SEKm agreements Bank MTN/Cert Total
0-1 year 4,127 853 2,900 3,753
1-2 years 5,808 3,340 1,500 4,840
2-3 years 7,808 2,338 500 2,838
3-4 years 6,207 4,407 500 4,907
4-5 years 2,320 1,070 1,250 2,320
> 5 years 1,060 1,060 1,060
Total 27,330 13,068 6,650 19,718

Unutilized credit in long term credit agreements (more than 1 year) 3,485

Interest rate maturity structure

In order to secure a stable and low net interest cash fl ow the interest rate maturity structure is distributed over time. The average fi xed interest term on the same date was 2.6 years (2.8). The average effective interest rate as per March 31, 2015 was 3.1% (3.4%).

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 and fees are distributed in the table by reported underlying loans.

Interest rate maturity structure 31-03-2015

Interest rate Closing Average fi xed
Credit, SEKm derivates SEKm Net. SEKm interest rate interest rate term
0-1 year 19,718 – 10,150 9,568 3.1% 0.2 year
1-2 years 750 750 2.3% 1.4 years
2-3 years 1,200 1,200 3.0% 2.5 years
3-4 years 1,800 1,800 3.3% 3.5 years
4-5 years 1,950 1,950 3.0% 4.7 years
5-10 years 4,450 4,450 3.4% 6.7 years
Total 19,718 19,718 3.1% 2.6 years

Currency

Castellum owns properties in Denmark with a value of SEKm 921 (530), which means that the Group is exposed to a currency risk. The currency 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

Castellum utilizes interest rate derivatives to achieve the desired interest rate maturity structure. According to the accounting standard IAS 39, derivatives are subject to

market valuation. 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-cashfl 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.

As of March 31, 2015, the market value of the interest rate derivatives portfolio amounted to SEKm –1,443 (–1,344) and the currency derivative portfolio to SEKm –4 (–13). All derivatives are, as at the year end, classifi ed in level 2 according to IFRS 13.

Castellum's financial policy and commitments in credit agreements
Policy Committment Outcome
Loan to value ratio Not in the long run exceeding 55% No more than 65% 51%
Interest coverage ratio At least 200% At least 150% 324%
Interest rate risk
– average fixed interest term 1-4,5 years 2.6 years
– proportion maturing within 6 months No more than 50% 48%
Currency risk
– investment 60%-100% funded in local currency 83%
– other currency risks Not allowed No exposure
Funding risk At least 50% of interest bearing liabilities have a duration
of at least 2 years 88%
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 3,485 unutilized
credit agreements

Credit agreement maturity structure Interest rate maturity structure

Consolidated statement of Comprehensive Income

SEKm 2015
Jan - March
2014
Jan - March
Rolling 4 quarters
April 14 - March 15
2014
Jan - Dec
Rental income 801 820 3,299 3,318
Operating expenses – 157 – 172 – 527 – 542
Maintenance – 25 – 30 – 131 – 136
Ground rent – 7 – 7 – 27 – 27
Property tax – 42 – 43 – 169 – 170
Leasing and property administration – 52 – 50 – 223 – 221
Net operating income 518 518 2,222 2,222
Central administrative expenses – 29 – 26 – 111 – 108
Net interest costs – 151 – 169 – 646 – 664
Income from property management 338 323 1,465 1,450
Changes in value
Properties 329 52 621 344
Derivatives – 102 – 170 – 592 – 660
Income before tax 565 205 1,494 1,134
Current tax – 5 – 3 – 13 – 11
Deferred tax – 109 – 31 10 88
Net income for the period/year 451 171 1,491 1,211
Other total net income
Items that will be reclassified into net income
Translation difference of currencies – 18 0 4 22
Change in value derivatives, currency hedge 12 0 – 2 – 14
Total net income for the period/year 445 171 1,493 1,219

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

Data per Share

2015
Jan - March
2014
Jan - March
Rolling 4 quarters
April 14 - March 15
2014
Jan - Dec
Average number of shares, thousand 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000
Income from property management, SEK 2.06 1.97 8.93 8.84
Income from prop. management after tax (EPRA EPS*), SEK 1.95 1.80 8.41 8.26
Earnings after tax, SEK 2.75 1.04 9.09 7.38
Outstanding number of shares, thousand 164,000 164,000 164,000 164,000
Property value, SEK 238 236 238 229
Long term net asset value (EPRA NAV*), SEK 113 105 113 114
Actual net asset value (EPRA NNNAV*), SEK 99 94 99 100

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

Financial Key Ratios

2015
Jan - March
2014
Jan - March
Rolling 4 quarters
April 14 - March 15
2014
Jan - Dec
Net operating income margin 65% 63% 67% 67%
Interest coverage ratio 324% 291% 327% 318%
Return on actual net asset value 13.1% 5.2% 10.0% 7.6%
Return on total capital 8,5% 5.6% 7,0% 6.5%
Net investments, SEKm 1,039 864 – 354 – 529
Loan to value ratio 51% 54% 51% 49%

*EPRA, European Public Real Estate Association, is an association for listed real estate owners and investors in Europe, which among other things, sets standards for financial reporting, e.g. the key ratios EPRA EPS (Earnings Per Share), EPRA NAV (Net Asset Value) and EPRA NNNAV (Triple Net Asset Value).

Consolidated Balance Sheet

SEKm 31 March 2015 31 March 2014 31 Dec 2014
Assets
Investment properties 38,951 38,668 37,599
Other fixed assets 26 31 28
Current receivables 573 353 414
Cash and bank 73 185 47
Total assets 39,623 39,237 38,088
Shareholders' equity and liabilities
Shareholders' equity 13,340 12,601 13,649
Deferred tax liability 3,721 3,731 3,612
Other provisions 21 23
Derivatives 1,447 853 1,357
Interest-bearing liabilities 19,791 20,730 18,446
Non interest-bearing liabilities 1,303 1,322 1,001
Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 39,623 39,237 38,088
Pledged assets (property mortgages) 18,219 19,583 18,222
Contingent liabilities

Changes in Equity

SEKm Number of outstanding
shares, thousand
Share capital Other capital
contribution
Currency transl.
reserve
Currency
hedge reserve
Retained
earnings
Total equity
Shareholders equity 31-12-2013 164,000 86 4,096 –2 1 8,946 13,127
Dividend, March 2014 (4.25 SEK/share) – 697 – 697
Net income Jan-March 2014 171 171
Other total net income Jan-March 2014 0 0 0
Shareholders equity 31-03-2014 164,000 86 4,096 – 2 1 8,420 12,601
Net income April-Dec 2014 1,040 1,040
Other total net income April-Dec 2014 22 – 14 8
Shareholders equity 31-12-2014 164,000 86 4,096 20 –13 9,460 13,649
Dividend, March 2015 (4.60 SEK/share) – 754 – 754
Net income Jan-March 2015 451 451
Other total net income Jan-March 2015 – 18 12 – 6
Shareholders equity 31-03-2015 164,000 86 4,096 2 – 1 9,157 13,340

Cash Flow Statement

2015 2014 Rolling 4 quarters 2014
SEKm Jan-March Jan-March April 13 - March 15 Jan-Dec
Net operating income 518 518 2,222 2,222
Central administrative expenses – 29 – 26 – 111 – 108
Reversed depreciations 3 3 12 12
Net interest rates paid – 155 – 177 – 667 – 689
Tax paid – 4 – 2 – 9 – 7
Translation difference of currencies – 2 0 – 12 – 10
Cash fl ow from operating activities before change in working capital 331 316 1,435 1,420
Change in current receivables – 158 – 83 13 88
Change in current liabilities 306 208 – 20 – 118
Cash fl ow from operating activities 479 441 1,428 1,390
Investments in new constructions, refurbishments and extensions – 295 – 324 – 1,349 – 1,378
Property acquisitions – 822 – 636 – 1,333 – 1,147
Change in liabilities at acquisitions of property – 1 – 1 18 18
Property sales 76 96 3,057 3,077
Change in receivables at sales of property – 1 – 10 – 233 – 242
Other investments – 1 – 3 – 7 – 9
Cash fl ow from investment activities – 1,044 – 878 153 319
Change in long term liabilities 1,345 1,249 – 939 – 1,035
Dividend paid – 754 – 697 – 754 – 697
Cash fl ow from fi nancing activities 591 552 – 1,693 – 1,732
Cash fl ow for the period/year 26 115 – 112 – 23
Cash and bank opening balance 47 70 185 70
Cash and bank closing balance 73 185 73 47

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 capital allocation and involvement in subsidiary Boards.

Income statement
SEKm
2015
Jan-March
2014
Jan-March
2014
Jan-Dec
Income 5 4 21
Operating expenses – 22 – 19 – 84
Net financial items 3 8 11
Dividend / Group contributions 897
Change in derivatives – 102 –170 – 660
Income before tax – 116 – 177 185
Tax 26 39 51
Net income for the period/year – 90 – 138 236
Comprehensive income for the parent company
Net income for the period/year – 90 – 138 236
Items that will be reclassified into net income
Translation difference. foreign operations – 15 1 14
Unrealized change, currency hedge 12 0 – 14
Total net income for the period/year – 93 – 137 236
Balance sheet, SEKm 30 March
2015
30 March
2014
2014
Participations in group companies 6,030 5,869 31 Dec
6,030
Receivables, group companies 18,053 18,457 17,990
Other assets 208 159 181
Cash and bank 38 166 16
Total 24,329 24,651 24,217
Shareholders' equity 3,730 4,204 4,577
Derivatives 1,447 853 1,357
Interest bearing liabilities 17,630 18,566 16,280
Interest bearing liabilities, group companies 1,412 894 1,883
Other liabilities 110 134 120
Total 24,329 24,651 24,217
Pledged assets (receivables group
companies)
15,201 16,092 15,200

Accounting Principles

Castellum follows the EU-adopted IFRS standards. This interim report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Annual Accounts Act. 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 expected 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 increased 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 the exact 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 Probable scenario
+/– 1% (units) Boom Recession
Rental level / Index + 32/– 32 +
Vacancies + 36/– 36 +
Property costs – 11/+ 11 0
Interest costs – 85/+ 13 +

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 upwarded 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 – 7,790 – 3,895 3,895 7,790
Loan to value ratio 64% 56% 51% 46% 42%

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 a low loan-to-value ratio and long-term credit agreements.

Event after the reporting period

As previously announced Castellum has, after the reporting period, completed a deal with Heimstaden April 13 with a total underlying property value of SEK 2.4 billion. The transaction comprises 27 properties totalling 187 thousand sq.m. in Norrköping, Linköping, Örebro and Solna.

Four office properties was acquired in central Örebro for SEKm 343 and one office property/project property was acquired in Solna for SEKm 63. The change of possession is estimated to take place in early May 2015.

Furthermore, through wholly owned subsidiary Fastighets AB Corallen, Castellum has acquired 50% of the shares in Henry Ståhl Fastigheter AB (HSAB) from Heimstaden, with an option to acquire the remaining 50% of the company earliest after 18 months. Heimstaden has a corresponding option to sell the remaining 50% after the end of Corallen's time of option. The purchase price, at utilization of the option, will be based on the properties market value. Change of possession is estimated to take place in early June 2015 and then HSAB will be streamlined into a real estate company with commercial premises in Norrköping and Linköping with a total property value of SEK 2 billion.

The transactions are conditional upon approval by the Swedish Competition Authority.

Annual General Meeting 2015

At the Annual General Meeting on March 19, 2015 decisions were i. e. made on;

  • a dividend of SEK 4.60 per share,
  • re-election of present members of the board of directors Mrs. Charlotte Strömberg, Mr. Per Berggren, Mr. Christer Jacobson, Mr. Jan Åke Jonsson, Mrs Nina Linander and Mr. Johan Skoglund. Mrs. Anna-Karin Hatt was elected as new member of the Board of Directors. Mrs. Charlotte Strömberg was re-elected as chairman of the board of directors. Further the AGM decided that the level of remuneration to the members of the board of directors shall be SEK 2,650,000 in total,
  • to appoint a new election committee for the AGM 2016 according to previously applied model,
  • a renewed mandate for the Board to decide on purchase and transfer of the company's own shares.

Gothenburg April 15, 2015 g p

Henrik Saxborn Chief Executive Offi cer Henrik

This Interim Report has not been examined by the company's auditors.

The Castellum Share

The Castellum share is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm Large Cap. At the end of the period the company had about 17,600 shareholders. Shareholders registered abroad cannot be broken down in terms of directly held and nominee registered shares except for one foreign shareholders who has fl agged for holding over 5%, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP. Castellum has no direct registered shareholders with holdings exceeding 10%. The ten single largest shareholders registered in Sweden are presented in the table below.

Shareholders on 31-03-2015
Shareholders
Number of shares
thousand
Percentage of
voting rights
and capital
Lannebo Småbolag 5,000 3.0%
Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsfond 3,857 2.4%
AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB 3,290 2.0%
Stiftelsen Global Challenges Foundation 2,500 1.5%
Kåpan Pensioner 2,180 1.3%
Magdalena Szombatfalvy 1,935 1.2%
Susanna Lööw 1,627 1.0%
Folketrygdfondet 1,467 0.9%
SEB Sverigefond 1,386 0.8%
Danske Invest Sverige 1,374 0.8%
Board and executive management Castellum 273 0.2%
Other shareholders registered in Sweden 56,555 34.5%
Shareholders registered abroad 82,556 50.4%
Total registered 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 31-03-2015

The Castellum share price as at 31 March, 2015 was SEK 130.30 (107.60) equivalent to a market capitalization of SEK 21.4 billion (17.6), calculated on the number of outstanding shares.

During the period a total of 57 million (35) shares were traded, equivalent to an average of 920,000 shares (564,000) per day, corresponding on an annual basis to a turnover rate of 140% (86%). The share turnover is based on statistics from NASDAQ, Chi-X, Burgundy, Turquoise and BATS Europe.

Net asset value

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

The long term net asset value (EPRA NAV) can be calculated to SEK 113 per share (105). The share price at the end of the year was thus 115% (102%) of the long term net asset value.

Net asset value SEKm SEK/share
Equity according to the balance sheet 13,340 81
Reversed
Derivatives according to balance sheet 1,447 9
Deferred tax according to balance sheet 3,721 23
Long term net asset value (EPRA NAV) 18,508 113
Deduction
Derivatives as above – 1,447 – 9
Estimated real liability, deferred tax 5.0%* – 859 – 5
Actual net asset value (EPRA NNNAV) 16,202 99

* Estimated real deferred tax liability net has been calculated to 5% based on a discount rate of 3%. Further, assessments have been made that tax loss carry forwards are realized in 2 years with a nominal tax of 22%, giving a present value of deferred tax liability of 21%, 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%.

Earnings

Income from property management adjusted for nominal tax attributable to income from property management (EPRA EPS) amounted to 8.14 (8.07) on rolling annual basis. This results in a share price yield of 6.5% (7.5%) corresponding to a multiple of 15 (13). Income from property management should be adjusted by a long-term increase in the property value and effective paid tax.

Net income after tax amounted on rolling annual basis to SEK 9.09 per share (8.99), which from the share price gives a yield of 7.0% (8.4%), corresponding to a P/E of 14 (12).

Dividend yield

The latest carried dividend of SEK 4.60 (4.25) corresponds to a yield of 3.5% (3.9%) based on the share price at the end of the period.

Total share yield

During the last 12-month period the total yield of the Castellum share has been 25% (21%), including a dividend of SEK 4.60.

Net asset yield including long-term change in value

In companies managing real assets, such as real estate, the income from property management only refl ects part – albeit a large part – of the overall result. The defi nition of a real asset is that its value is protected. This means that over time – and with proper maintenance – the real asset increases in value to compensate for infl ation.

The net asset value – i.e., the denominator of the yield ratio income/capital – is adjusted annually in accordance with

IFRS regulations for changes in value. In order to provide an accurate fi gure of the yield, the numerator – i.e., income – must be similarly adjusted. Therefore, the recorded net income has to be supplemented with a component of value changes as well as with effective tax to provide an accurate view of income and yield.

One problem is that changes in value can vary greatly between years and quarters, thus leading to volatile results. However, by being a long-term player with stable cash fl ow and a balanced real estate portfolio, Castellum is able to make use of long-term value changes.

Net asset yield and earnings including long-term change in value

Sensitivity analysis
–1%-unit +1%-unit
Income from prop. management rolling 12 months 1,465 1,465 1,465
Change in property value (on average 10 years) 460 77 843
D:o % 1.20% 0.20% 2.20%
Current tax, 5% – 95 – 95 – 95
Earnings after tax 1,830 1,447 2,213
Earnings SEK/share 11.16 8.82 13.49
Return on actual long-term net asset value 10.9% 8.6% 13.2%
Earnings / share price 8.6% 6.8% 10.4%
P/E 12 15 10
The share's dividend yield
Growth, yield and fi nancial risk 1 year 3 years
average/year
10 years
average/year
Growth
Rental income SEK/share 1% 4% 6%
Income from prop. management SEK/share 7% 7% 7%
Net income for the year after tax SEK/share 1% 30% 4%
Dividend SEK/share 8% 8% 7%
Long term net asset value SEK/share 8% 6% 6%
Actual net asset value SEK/share 5% 5% 6%
Real estate portfolio SEK/share 1% 4% 7%
Change in property value 1.6% 0.8% 1.2%
Yield
Return on actual long term net asset value 12.4% 9.5% 11.0%
Return on actual net asset value 10.0% 9.2% 10.8%
Return on total capital 7.0% 6.0% 6.9%
Total yield of the share (incl. dividend)
Castellum 25% 20% 12%
NASDAQ Stockholm (SIX Return) 28% 22% 13%
Real Estate Index Sweden (EPRA) 44% 30% 15%
Real Estate Index Europe (EPRA) 42% 25% 7%
Real Estate Index Eurozone (EPRA) 42% 22% 9%
Real Estate Index Great Britain (EPRA) 25% 25% 4%
Financial risk
Loan to value ratio 51% 52% 49%
Interest coverage ratio 324% 303% 300%

The share's dividend yield Share price/net asset value

The Castellum share's price trend and turnover since the IPO May 23, 1997 until March 31, 2015

Calendar

Half-year Report January-June 2015 15 July 2015, around 3 pm Interim Report January-September 2015 15 October 2015 Year-end Report 2015 20 January 2016 Annual General Meeting 2016 17 March 2016

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Subsidiaries

Aspholmen Fastigheter AB

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

Fastighets AB Corallen

Bataljonsgatan 10, Box 7, 551 12 Jönköping Telephone +46 36-580 11 50 [email protected] www.corallen.se

Fastighets AB Briggen

Riggaregatan 57, Box 3158, 200 22 Malmö Telephone +46 040-38 37 20 [email protected] www.briggen.se

Eklandia Fastighets AB

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

Fastighets AB Brostaden

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

Harry Sjögren AB

Kråketorpsgatan 20, 431 53 Mölndal Telephone +46 31-706 65 00 [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, 403 14 Gothenburg • Visiting address Kaserntorget 5 Phone +46 31-60 74 00 • Email [email protected] • www.castellum.se Domicile: Göteborg • Corporate identity no. 556475-5550