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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.
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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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