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Corem Property Group Interim / Quarterly Report 2023

Feb 21, 2024

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Year-end Report January–December 2023

Properties for the future.

Office 49% Stock/Logistics 25% Retail 10% Other 16%

Stockholm

Nyköping

Uppsala

Norrköping

Västerås

Linköping

Kalmar

January–December 2023

  • Income amounted to SEK 4,244 million (4,491)
  • Operating surplus amounted to SEK 2,882 million (2,933)
  • Net financial income amounted to SEK –1,464 million (–1,071)
  • Profit from property management amounted to SEK 1,239 million (1,675)
  • Changes in value of properties amounted to SEK –8,476 million (–2,934)
  • Changes in value of derivatives amounted to SEK –1,000 million (1,375)
  • Profit shares in associated companies amounted to SEK –1,076 million (–862)
  • Net letting was positive and amounted to SEK 83 million for the year.
  • Net profit for the period amounted to SEK –7,999 million (–1,938), corresponding to SEK –7.88 (–2.25) per ordinary share of class A and B
  • The value of investment properties amounted to SEK 58,033 million (78,387)
  • Net asset value (NAV) per ordinary share of class A and B amounted to SEK 17.57 (26.42)
  • During the year, 132 properties were divested at an underlying property value of SEK 14.6 billion.
  • The Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of SEK 0.10 (0.40) per ordinary share of class A and B, to be paid in four instalments of SEK 0.025 (0.10).
  • The Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of 20.00 (20.00) per ordinary share of class D and preference share, to be paid in four instalments of SEK 5.00 (5.00).

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS DURING THE FOURTH QUARTER

  • During the quarter, 35 properties were divested at a total underlying property value of SEK 5.4 billion.
  • During the quarter, a bond loan of SEK 796 million was repaid. In addition, the company repurchased during the quarter bonds in other maturities totaling SEK 107 million.
  • During the quarter, interest-bearing liabilities were reduced by SEK 5.4 billion.
  • In December, Corem obtained an updated credit assessment from Scope Ratings which confirms the credit rating BBB- with negative outlook.
  • During the quarter, a lease agreement was signed in the property 28&7 in New York.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

  • Corem issued unsecured green bonds of SEK 1 billion in January 2024 and SEK 0.1 billion in February 2024. The bonds were issued under a framework of SEK 2 billion, has a term of 2.25 years and runs with a variable interest rate of 3 months Stibor plus 375 basis points and final maturity 7 May 2026.
  • After the end of the period, bonds to a value of SEK 849 million have been repurchased.
  • Agreements for divestments, handed over after the end of the period, have been signed for six properties with underlying property value of approximately SEK 1.6 billion.
  • In February, another lease agreement was signed in the property 28&7 in New York.
2023
3 months
Oct–Dec
2022
3 months
Oct–Dec
2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
Income, SEKm 1,016 1,185 4,244 4,491
Net operating income, SEKm 632 700 2,882 2,933
Profit from property management, SEKm 223 329 1,239 1,675
Net profit, SEKm –3,065 –3,543 –7,999 –1,938
Earnings per ordinary share of Class A and B, SEK –2.97 –3.37 –7.88 –2.25
Net asset value (NAV) per ordinary share of Class A and B, SEK 17.57 26.42 17.57 26.42
Economic occupancy rate, % 87 89 87 89
Operating margin, % 62 59 68 65
Adjusted equity ratio, % 41 39 41 39
Interest coverage ratio 1.7 2.0 1.9 2.5
Loan-to-value ratio, % 55 57 55 57

For definitions of key figures, refer to page 23 and to corem.se.

1,239 Profit from property management, SEKm

4,322 Rental value, SEKm

83 Net letting,

SEKm

17.57 Net asset value per ordinary share of class A and B, SEK

A transactions-intensive year with a focus on the financial key figures

Through our proactive transaction efforts, we have been able to continue to strengthen the balance sheet through the final quarter of the year by gradually reducing debt. Meanwhile, we have a strong and stable core business in lettings and property management. This is shown, among other things, from the fact that we have signed a number of fine new leases, during the quarter as well as during the year. After the turn of the year, we have also been able to announce the issue of a bond of one billion SEK. That is positive. The work to optimise our financial structure continues. As a part of that, we see that it would be advantageous to sharply reduce dividends for a period, for the purpose of prioritising the improvement of financial key figures.

A transactions-intensive year

The fourth quarter, similarly to the rest of the year, was a very transaction-intensive period for us. In 27 separate transactions, we divested an entire 132 properties during the year, with a total transaction volume of nearly SEK 15 billion. This enabled us to reduce interestbearing liabilities by SEK 14 billion during the year, while we have also invested nearly SEK 2 billion in ongoing projects and tenant improvements in order to develop the portfolio in the long term.

During the fourth quarter, we completed two major deals whereby we divested 24 properties to Blackstone and two office properties in Copenhagen to AP Pension. Together, these two deals amounted to a combined property value of around SEK 5 billion. To strengthen the balance sheet in the long term, our strategy also includes reducing the future volume of development projects, which is why we are prioritising the completion of ongoing projects over starting new projects. In the fourth quarter, we chose to divest one of our planned projects in the US. The property on 118 10th Avenue in New York, with a building right of around 13,000 square metres, was sold to a local project developer that will carry on developing the project.

The transactions market is not as deep nor as strong as a few years ago, but exhibits a stability and a reasonably high activity in spite of high interest rates. We therefore feel secure in our continued ability to complete attractive transactions as a tool to strengthen our balance sheet.

Satisfied customers and value-generating management

Corem's core business is in letting, managing and developing our properties. Net letting was positive in 2023 and landed at SEK 83 million. During the fourth quarter, we signed a number of fine new leases in Sweden and in the US, such as with Tieto Evry in Örebro and with the investment company 1 Round Table in New York. In Copenhagen, we have signed a contract to let nearly 5,200 square metres across three floors to SOS International.

In total, we signed around 950 lease contracts during the year, for a combined value of nearly SEK 470 million. We are particularly pleased about contracts that are extended, as tenants that know us opt to extend their leases and develop within our portfolio. Thanks to continued good work by our locally based management organisation, we have satisfied customers and customers that stay with us.

Net operating income in a comparable portfolio increased by 10 per cent during the year, even though the net operating income in real numbers fell apace with divestments. Profit from property management is held back by increased financial expenses as a consequence of rising market interest rates, as well as by the reduction in volume of the portfolio, and amounted to SEK 1,239 million for the full year.

For many years, we have been able to present good results on the energy side, having gradually reduced energy consumption. In 2023, we ended up with an average energy consumption of just over 78 kWh per square metre. This is good, and a bit better than the target of 80 kWh per square metre.

As for project development, we have continued to complete our ongoing projects, contributing positively to net operating income. During the fourth quarter, the property Orgelpipan 4 on Klarabergsgatan in central Stockholm was completed, and was then fully let to the Swedish Riksbank and

the restaurant AMI. The property was sold in the first quarter of 2024.

Pressure on property values

As many other real estate companies, we have had to adjust the value of our properties to reflect current market conditions. In total, the adjustments amounted to 11 per cent during the year and to 14 per cent compared to when the values were at their highest, in the spring of 2022. These value changes are primarily driven by changing yield requirements, as a consequence of financing becoming more expensive. The average yield requirement increased in both 2022 and 2023, amounting at year-end to 5.8 per cent. The corresponding figure in Q1 2022 was 4.9 per cent.

Value changes in the property portfolio and higher interest rates go hand in hand and have twin effects for us. The effect of the interest rate rises over the last few years have driven up financial expenses, at the same time as it drives down property values. This says a lot about how the interest rate increases over the past few years have affected us and many other property companies.

If the interest rate develops in line with the Riksbank's forecasts for the coming years, this would conversely have a positive effect on us, both regarding the development of net financial income as well as the property values.

During the fourth quarter, exchange rate differences also affected the property value negatively by SEK 530 million, which is explained by changes in the dollar exchange rate and the Danish krone exchange rate.

The property Orgelpipan 4, on Klarabergsgatan in Stockholm, was completed during the fourth quarter after remodeling and modernization. The Orgelpipan 4, which is fully leased, has been sold and relinquished during February 2024.

Brighter days ahead on the bond market

Based on the transactions completed in 2023, we have been able to continue to strengthen the balance sheet by repaying bank debt and redeeming bonds. In 2023, we redeemed all bonds maturing during the year and have reduced interest-bearing liabilities from SEK 47.6 billion at the beginning of 2023 to SEK 33.6 billion at the end of the year.

After the turn of the year, conditions seem to be improving on the bond market. In January 2024, we announced that we have successfully issued new green bonds of SEK 1 billion. These were issued under a framework of SEK 2 billion with a term of 2.25 years and with a variable interest rate of 3-month Stibor plus 375 basis points. The issue was oversubscribed and could thus be expanded by SEK 100 million in the following week. The bond attracted considerable interest from institutional investors as well as private individuals, which could be interpreted as a sign that capital markets are starting to work again. This is of course a good thing for us, even if interest rates remain at a high level.

We will continue to invest considerable focus into our financing and on reducing our loan-to-value ratio in the long term.

The work going forward

The Board proposes that the AGM adopts a limited dividend for the 2023 financial year of SEK 0.10 per ordinary share of class A and B, and SEK 20.00 per ordinary share of class D and per preference share. The effects of the current interest rate situation leaves us with less capital in the company than we are used to. By retaining a greater

proportion of the funds in the company, we can improve profits as well as cash flow while continuing the work with improving the effectiveness of our capital structure. In addition, we also want to continue to focus on profitable investments together with our current and future tenants, and thereby develop the portfolio further. Considering these circumstances, the Board is of the opinion that this proposed dividend represents the best course of action for the company and thereby also for its shareholders.

Our entire focus, for now and going forward, is to trim and optimise the business and thus to improve the property portfolio occupancy rate and operating margin.

We will be restrictive with new construction projects and instead focus on on-going tenant customisations.

We will continue to optimise our financial structure to suit the current market conditions. The rapid changes we see on the financial state of play have been disadvantageous, and we shall be better prepared for this type of rapid changes in the future.

Together with all of our staff, we continue our efforts to strengthen our profitability and optimise the business according to current market conditions. We have a stable property portfolio with properties that are attractive to our tenants, now and in the future.

Rutger Arnhult, Chief Executive Officer

Stockholm, 21 February 2024

Income, expenses and profit

Income statement items are compared with the corresponding time period last year. Balance sheet items refer to the position at the end of the period and are compared with the preceding year-end. The quarter refers to October–December; the period and the year refer to January–December.

INCOME

Income amounted to SEK 1,016 million (1,185) during the fourth quarter and SEK 4,244 million (4,491) during the year. The revenue was positively affected by indexation and negative due to divestments. Income for a comparable portfolio increased by 8 per cent during the year.

EXPENSES

Property costs amounted to SEK 384 million (485) during the quarter and to SEK 1,362 million (1,558) during the year, as a smaller portfolio following divestments resulted in lower costs. Property costs for a comparable portfolio increased by 5 per cent during the year, mainly due to increased operating costs.

Central administration expenses amounted to SEK 43 million (47) during the quarter and SEK 179 million (187) during the year.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Net financial income amounted to SEK –366 million (–324) during the quarter and SEK –1,464 million (–1,071) during the year. Financial expenses amounted during the year to SEK 1,488 million (1,169). Higher average market interest contributed increased financial costs. At the same time, it contributed to a reduction of the interest-bearing debt to contain the increase. At the end of the year, the group's average interest rate to 4.4 per cent (3.6). Financial income includes site leasehold fees and land fees of SEK 78 million (63) for the year. For further information, refer to page 13.

EARNINGS

Operating surplus amounted to SEK 632 million (700) during the quarter and SEK 2,882 million (2,933) during the year. The operating margin amounted to 62 per cent (59) during the quarter and 68 per cent (65) during the year. The operating surplus for a comparable portfolio increased by 10 per cent during the year.

Profit from property management amounted to SEK 223 million (329) during the quarter and SEK 1,239 million (1,675) during the year.

SHARE OF EARNINGS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Share of earnings in associated companies amounted during the year to SEK –1,076 million (–862). Corem divested during the third quarter, jointly with ALM Equity and Broskeppet Bostad, 51 per cent of the shares in Klövern to Nrep at a combined value of around SEK 2.5 billion.

In connection with the transaction, the remaining holdings in Klövern were reclassified to Financial assets valued at fair value.

CHANGES IN VALUE Properties

Changes in value for Corem's investment properties amounted during the quarter to SEK –2,653 million (–3,110) and the year to SEK –8,476 million (–2,934). Unrealized value changes during the year amounted to SEK –8,306 million and realized value changes amounted to SEK –170 million. For further information, refer to page 7.

Financial assets

Value changes of financial assets valued at fair value amounted to SEK 87 million (–1,105) during the year. For further information, refer to page 14.

Derivatives

Changes in value of derivatives amounted to SEK –919 million (–83) during the quarter and SEK –1,000 million (1,375). The value of the derivatives is affected by changes in market interest rates.

GOODWILL

During the year, impairment of goodwill amounted to SEK –589 million (–635). Impairment refers to goodwill attributable to deferred tax where impairment occurs due to negative unrealized value changes and divestments of properties.

TAXES

During the year, current tax amounted to SEK –49 million (–49). Deferred tax amounted to SEK 490 million (319) during the quarter and SEK 1,865 million (597) during the year. Deferred tax is mainly attributable to dissolution of deferred tax in connection with divestment of properties and negative value changes in the property portfolio.

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Other comprehensive income during the year amounted to SEK –328 million (942) and relates to currency conversion differences.

INCOME, SEKm

PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGMENT, SEKm

The property portfolio

PROPERTY VALUES

On 31 December 2023, Corem's property portfolio comprised 326 investment properties with a combined lettable area of 2,428, 000 sq.m. and a market value of SEK 58,033 million. In addition, there was one a housing project classified as current assets.

CHANGES IN VALUE

Value changes in investment properties amounted during the year to SEK –8,476 million (–2,934), corresponding to –11 per cent. Unrealized value changes amounted to SEK –8,306 million and realized value changes to SEK –170 million.

During the fourth quarter, the values of the investment properties was adjusted down due to higher yield requirements. Of the changes in value during the period, 57 per cent refers to properties in Sweden and 43 per cent to properties abroad.

As at 31 December 2023, the property portfolio was valued at an average assessed dividend yield requirement of 5.8 per cent (5.2) . Since the end of the year 2022/2023, the property portfolio has devalued by 11 per cent. In total, the value of the property portfolio has been impaired by 14 per cent since valuations peaked in the end of Q1 2022.

Corem values all properties every quarter, of which 20 to 30 per cent are normally valued externally. As a basic rule, every property is valued externally at least once a year, but exceptions can be made for individual properties. During 2023, Cushman & Wakefield, Savills, Newsec, CBRE (Denmark) and Newmark (USA) have been used as valuation agencies. Corem obtains continuous market information from external valuation agencies as support for the internal valuation. For a sensitivity analysis and a description of the valuation principles, refer to Corem's annual report.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year, 132 properties were divested at an underlying property value of SEK 14,6 billion. The profit effect including dissolved tax amounted to approximately SEK 626 million. Reported realized change in value amounted to SEK –170 million and includes transaction costs and in the deals agreed deduction for deferred tax.

Selected transactions during the quarter

During the quarter, 35 properties were handed over at an underlying property value of SEK 5,4 billion.

Among others, a portfolio of 24 warehouse and logistics properties located in Stockholm, Jönköping, Malmö and Norrköping were handed over. Kalmar city library, two office properties in Copenhagen, three logistics properties in Sigtuna were also handed over, in separate transactions, and a undeveloped site leasehold in New York.

For a presentation of all of the properties handed over during the quarter, refer to pp. 9–10.

Transactions after the end of the period

Agreements of divestments, handed over after the end of the quarter, have been signed for six properties with a total underlying property value of SEK 1.6 billion. Among others, in February, the property Orgelpipan 4 (leasehold) was handed over for an underlying property value of SEK 570 million.

In February, Corem acquired the remaining 30 per cent of Åby Arena, with fair and hotel, from Åby travsällskap to an underlying property value of SEK 505 million. Åby Arena (the properties Travbanan 2 and Travbanan 3 properties) is then wholly owned by Corem.

TENANTS AND THE LEASE PORTFOLIO

On 31 December 2023, Corem had approximately 3,200 tenants with approximately 5,800 lease contracts. The annual contract value amounted to SEK 3,740 million (4,417), the rental value amounted to SEK 4,322 million (4,940) and the economic occupancy rate amounted to 87 per cent (89). 38 per cent of the contracted rent expires in 2027 or later. In all, the average remaining contract period was 3.4 years (3.9).

Net letting

Net letting amounted to SEK –7 million (4) during the quarter and SEK 83 million (–26) during the year. In all, lettings and renegotiations amounted to SEK 101 million during the quarter. 54 per cent of this was for new customers and the remaining letting to existing tenants.

For the year, lettings and renegotiations amounted to SEK 469 million, of which 58 per cent relates to new customers.

Major lettings

A number of large lease agreements have been signed during the fourth quarter of the year.

In Örebro, a 5-year agreement was signed with Tietoevry for around 1,200 sq.m. in the newly constructed property Olaus Petri 3:234 in Örebro Entré. Moving-in is planned for the second quarter of 2024.

In New York, a 15-year agreement was signed with AC Hospitality for 353 sq.m. at the development property 28&7. Moving-in is planned for the third quarter of 2024.

In Stockholm, a 5-year agreement was signed with Normal for 600 sq.m. in the Globen Shopping mall, in the property Arenan 2. Moving-in is planned for the second quarter of 2024.

In Copenhagen, a 10-year agreement was signed with SOS International regarding 5,160 sq.m. in Fairway House. Move-in is planned for the third quarter of 2024.

NET LETTING, SEKm

CONTRACT STRUCTURE, SEKm

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES: NUMBER, LETTABLE AREA, FAIR VALUE

2023 2022
No sq.m. SEKm SEKm
Total at the start of the year 458 3,194,535 78,387 83,084
Acquisitions 80
Investments in construction, extensions and refurbishment 15,0191 1,993 2,903
Divestments –132 –781,128 –14,010 –2,329
Divestments to the associated company Klövern AB –4,374
Changes in value, unrealised –8,306 –2,565
Currency conversion –31 1,588
Total at year-end 326 2,428,426 58,033 78,387

1) Excluding sold properties

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, TRANSFER OF POSSESSION JANUARY – DECEMBER 2023

Lettable area, sq.m.
Quarter Property City Municipality Property category Acquisition Divestment
Q1 Åldermannen 25 Kalmar Kalmar Retail 8,548
Q1 Kabeln 1 Norrköping Norrköping Warehouse/logistics 4,887
Q1 Jordbromalm 6:18 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 11,158
Q1 Jordbromalm 5:2 & 5:3 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 6,659
Q1 Ångmaskinen 5 Huddinge Huddinge Warehouse/logistics 2,622
Q1 Kärra 91:1 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 12,992
Q1 Kullen 5 Malmö Malmö Other 5,089
Q1 Sadelgjorden 1 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 9,095
Q1 Brandholmen 1:9 Nyköping Nyköping Warehouse/logistics 7,812
Q1 Lansen 13 Nyköping Nyköping Office 6,370
Q1 Skölden 2 Nyköping Nyköping Office 2,000
Q1 Gripen 1 Nyköping Nyköping Retail 1,166
Q1 Skyttbrink 30 Stockholm Botkyrka Warehouse/logistics 2,896
Q1 Magasinet 6 Stockholm Älvsjö Warehouse/logistics 8,039
Q1 Magasinet 7 Stockholm Älvsjö Warehouse/logistics 6,437
Q1 Slipskivan 9 Stockholm Huddinge Office 912
Q1 Törnby 2:2 Stockholm Upplands-Väsby Warehouse/logistics 18,807
Q1 Linjalen 65 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 1,398
Q1 Linjalen 66 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 3,923
Q1 Linjalen 7 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 800
Q1 Linjalen 8 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 600
Q1 Linjalen 61 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 778
Q1 Smygvinkeln 9 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 960
Q1 Smygvinkeln 10 Stockholm Täby Office 930
Q1 Smygvinkeln 12 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 1,864
Q1 Lodet 2 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 8,518
Q1 Mätstången 2 Stockholm Täby Office 3,847
Q1 Mallen 3 Stockholm Täby Warehouse/logistics 1,488
Q1 Tumstocken 8 Stockholm Täby Retail 2,413
Q1 Induktorn 37 Stockholm Stockholm Warehouse/logistics 6,685
Q1 Rosersberg 11:151 Sigtuna Sigtuna Land
Q1 Veddesta 2:43 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 19,271
Q1 1kh Rudegård Ny Holte Köpenhamn Rudersdal Office 5,341
Q2 Veddesta 2:79 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 36,342
Q2 Bråta 2:136 Gothenburg Härryda Warehouse/logistics 20,212
Q2 Veddesta 2:90 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 19,581
Q2 Måseskär 5 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 19,255
Q2 Märsta 15:7 Märsta Sigtuna Warehouse/logistics 17,575
Q2 Bråta 2:150 Gothenburg Härryda Warehouse/logistics 17,930
Q2 Turbinen 1 Västerås Västerås Warehouse/logistics 17,757
Q2 Brämön 4 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 14,262
Lettable area, sq.m.
Quarter Property City Municipality Property category Acquisition Divestment
Q2 Backa 30:4 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 10,375
Q2 Jordbromalm 6:89 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 9,986
Q2 Håltsås 1:17 Gothenburg Härryda Warehouse/logistics 9,278
Q2 Backa 22:17 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 8,803
Q2 Stridsyxan 4 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 8,522
Q2 Högsbo 16:16 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 8,336
Q2 Anoden 2 & 5 Stockholm Huddinge Warehouse/logistics 8,336
Q2 Solsten 1:117 Gothenburg Härryda Warehouse/logistics 7,015
Q2 Stridsyxan 5 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 6,171
Q2 Stiglädret 11 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 5,993
Q2 Kobbegården 155:2 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 5,943
Q2 Högsbo 38:3 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 5,246
Q2 Kallhäll 9:36 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 5,150
Q2 Veddesta 2:63 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 4,896
Q2 Veddesta 2:31 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 4,836
Q2 Stångbettet 15 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 3,943
Q2 Skälby 3:1321 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 3,656
Q2 Flahult 21:14 Jönköping Jönköping Warehouse/logistics 3,526
Q2 Backa 25:6 Gothenburg Gothenburg Warehouse/logistics 3,360
Q2 Skälby 3:674 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 3,271
Q2 Skälby 3:1431 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 2,665
Q2 Skälby 3:1452 Stockholm Järfälla Warehouse/logistics 2,417
Q2 Viby 19:54 Stockholm Upplands-Bro Warehouse/logistics 2,038
Q2 Viby 19:53 Stockholm Upplands-Bro Warehouse/logistics 2,022
Q2 Skälby 3:676 Stockholm Järfälla Office 1,924
Q2 Skälby 3:1446 Stockholm Järfälla Office 1,844
Q2 Koborg 2 Stockholm Botkyrka Warehouse/logistics 1,548
Q2 Fabrikören 6 Stockholm Stockholm Warehouse/logistics 1,440
Q2 Skälby 3:1418 Stockholm Järfälla Office 1,343
Q2 Viby 19:32 Stockholm Upplands-Bro Warehouse/logistics 1,189
Q2 Skyttbrink 36 Stockholm Botkyrka Warehouse/logistics 860
Q2 Fabrikatet 1 Nyköping Nyköping Warehouse/logistics
Q2 Fabrikatet 4 Nyköping Nyköping Warehouse/logistics
Q2 Fabrikatet 5 Nyköping Nyköping Warehouse/logistics
Q2 Förbygeln 1 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 5,146
Q2 Gumsen 31 Kalmar Kalmar Warehouse/logistics 25,192
Q2 Koljan 24 Kalmar Kalmar Education/health care/other 5,781
Q2 Fredriksdal 1 Kalmar Kalmar Education/health care/other 3,498
Q2 Apotekaren 20 Kalmar Kalmar Retail 1,871
Q2 Tenngjutaren 1 Kalmar Kalmar Office 1,588
Q2 Mästaren 28 Kalmar Kalmar Retail 1,348
Q2 Lärlingen 5 Kalmar Kalmar Office 4,574
Q2 Gumsen 41 Kalmar Kalmar Office 2,042
Q2 Timotejen 1 Kalmar Kalmar Retail 1,552
Q2 Rybsen 1 Kalmar Kalmar Office 1,112
Q2 Sävenäs 169:1 Gothenburg Partille Warehouse/logistics 7,653
Q2 Ugglum 7:117 Gothenburg Partille Warehouse/logistics 3,320
Q2 Greve Copenhagen Greve Warehouse/logistics 13,412
Q2 Märsta 24:8 Märsta Sigtuna Office 1,141
Q3 Sicklaön 356:1 Stockholm Nacka Retail 11,348
Q3 Kungsängen 24:3 Uppsala Uppsala Retail 6,361
Q3 Brevduvan 20 Linköping Linköping Office 4,211
Q3 Dahlian 18 Linköping Linköping Retail 4,686
Q3 Kumlehusvej 1A Copenhagen Roskilde Warehouse/logistics 23,711
Q4 Guldfisken 2 Kalmar Kalmar Education/health care/other 3,848
Q4 Paletten 1 Linköping Linköping Office 6,048
Lettable area, sq.m.
Quarter Property City Municipality Property category Acquisition Divestment
Q4 Märsta 11:11 Märsta Sigtuna Warehouse/logistics 2,129
Q4 Märsta 11:14 Märsta Sigtuna Warehouse/logistics 3,261
Q4 Märsta 21:46 Märsta Sigtuna Warehouse/logistics 3,181
Q4 Bävern 2 Linköping Linköping Education/health care/other 1,170
Q4 Bredskär 1 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 2,127
Q4 Stålet 3 Norrköping Norrköping Warehouse/logistics 10,407
Q4 Älgskytten 4 Jönköping Jönköping Warehouse/logistics 6,608
Q4 Kalvsvik 16:20 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 6,224
Q4 Ättehögen 9 Jönköping Jönköping Warehouse/logistics 4,410
Q4 Båtyxan 1 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 2,435
Q4 Krukskärvan 8 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 5,152
Q4 Sadelknappen 3 Malmö Malmö Warehouse/logistics 1,475
Q4 Ringpärmen 2 Stockholm Sollentuna Warehouse/logistics 7,388
Q4 Ringpärmen 1 Stockholm Sollentuna Warehouse/logistics 6,198
Q4 Revisorn 1 Stockholm Sollentuna Office 2,944
Q4 Revisorn 2 Stockholm Sollentuna Warehouse/logistics 4,491
Q4 Revisorn 3 Stockholm Sollentuna Office 1,116
Q4 Rotorn 1 Stockholm Sollentuna Retail 1,290
Q4 Rotorn 2 Stockholm Sollentuna Warehouse/logistics 1,565
Q4 Åby 1:197 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 3,372
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:11 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 4,133
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:59 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 3,272
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:62 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 2,548
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:68 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 995
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:64 Stockholm Haninge Office 996
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:65 Stockholm Haninge Office 1,010
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:66 Stockholm Haninge Retail 1,512
Q4 Jordbromalm 6:67 Stockholm Haninge Office 986
Q4 Jordbromalm 4:5 Stockholm Haninge Warehouse/logistics 925
Q4 Finnslätten 2 Västerås Västerås Office 5,945
Q4 Gammel Kongevej 60 (Codanhus) Copenhagen Copenhagen Office 30,471
Q4 Kalvebod Brygge 32 Copenhagen Copenhagen Office 28,798
Q4 118,10th Avenue New York New York Land 0
TOTAL SQ.M. 781,128

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Corem's project development take place mainly in connection with new lettings and to adapt and modernize premises, thereby increasing the rental value.

In 2023, SEK 1,993 million (2,903) was invested in the property portfolio for new construction, extensions and refurbishments. As at 31 December 2023, the remaining investment volume amounted to SEK 1,001 million (1,544). At that time, there were altogether five ongoing projects with an estimated investment exceeding SEK 50 million each. The total area-based occupancy rate in the projects amounts to 62 per cent. The projects combined comprise 47,497 square metres and a remaining investment of SEK 677 million.

Moving into the housing project K1 Nacka Strand began during the fourth quarter of 2023. The project, which includes 60 apartments with a total habitable area (BOA) of 3,700 sq m, is approaching the final stage. K1 Nacka Strand has been divided into stages for sales, where 50 of the 60 apartments had been sold as of 31 December. Another apartment has been sold after the end of the year, the remaining apartments are presently up for sale, and moving-in is on-going.

Commercial projects in Sweden

In central Stockholm, the property Orgelpipan 4 on Klarabergsgatan has been refurbished and modernized. The property was completed during the fourth quarter and is fully let to Sveriges Riksbank and the restaurant AMI. The property was divested during 2023 and was handed over in February.

In Västberga in southern Stockholm, projects are underway in the properties Nattskiftet 12 and 14. A new parking garage with four floors in Nattskiftet 12 is completed and in Nattskiftet 14 office premises are being renovated.

In Örebro, the second stage is in process of the construction of Örebro Entré, refurbishment and extension of a total of approximately 10,200 sq.m. of a former postal sorting office. During the fourth quarter, the Swedish Transport Agency moved into this property, and the county administrative board in Örebro is moving in during the second quarter of 2024.

In Nyköping, a school is being constructed for AcadeMedia. The school is being built at the same place close to the centre where the previous school burnt down. Moving-in is expected to take place during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Commercial projects in New York

Corem owns three project properties in Manhattan in New York: 1245 Broadway, 28&7 and 417 Park Avenue. 1245 Broadway and 28&7, both new construction of high-quality office buildings, are nearing completion. In both properties, the exterior has now been completed and interior tenant adaptations are underway apace with tenants moving in.

As at 31 December, eleven lease agreements had been signed, which corresponds to an area-based occupancy rate of 57 per cent at 1245 Broadway and 35 per cent at 28&7. As at 31 December 2023, the total contract value of the leases amounted to USD 14 million corresponding to SEK 140 million, or just over SEK 11,000/sq.m.

The property 1245 Broadway has a land lease agreement; right-ofuse assets and leasing liabilities are recorded in the balance sheet.

The project property 417 Park Avenue have a building right for the new construction of offices on of around 33,000 sq.m. Preliminary planning is underway and construction is planned to start at the earliest in 2025.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the lease hold to the project property were sold 118 10th Avenue in the Meatpacking District. The property has a building right for offices of approximately 13,000 sq.m.

COREM'S LARGEST ONGOING COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN PROCESS

City Property Description Let area,
sq.m.
Project
area,
sq.m.
Estimated
investment,
SEKm
Remaining
investment,
SEKm
Rental
value,
SEKm
Comp
letion,
year/
quarter
New York 1245 Broadway1 New construction, office premises 9,711 17,115 1,829 376 207 24Q4
New York 28&71 New construction, office premises 3,208 9,279 951 192 94 24Q4
Stockholm Nattskiftet 12&14 New construction, garage and
refurbishment, office premises
7,425 8,168 149 16 62 24Q1
Örebro Olaus Petri 3:234 Refurbishment and extension and office
premises for Trafikverket and Länssty
relsen. Phase 2
6,508 10,200 198 30 17 24Q2
Nyköping Furan 2 Construction of school 2,735 2,735 77 62 8 24Q4
TOTAL 29,587 47,497 3,204 677 332

1) Estimated and remaining investment of projects in New York are based on the SEK/USD-rate on 31 December 2023.

2) The project area includes some new construction as well as renovation of existing areas and technical modernization. The rental value refers only to created areas.

Nattskiftet 12&14

New construction of parking garages and refurbishment of office premises in Västberga in southern Stockholm. The project is estimated to be completed during the first quarter of 2024.

Örebro Entré

A 5-year agreement was signed during the quarter with Tietoevry regarding approximately 1,200 sq.m. in the newly constructed Örebro Entré. Occupancy and move-in are estimated for the second quarter of 2024.

28&7, New York

A 15-year agreement was signed during the quarter with AC Hospitality for 353 sq.m. Move-in is planned for the third quarter of 2024.

DISTRIBUTION BY REGION

Corem's property portfolio and operating activities are divided into regions: Region Stockholm, Region Stockholm Logistics, Region West and Region East.

Region Stockholm consist of Stockholm, Uppsala and Västerås. Region Stockholm Logistics consists of logistics properties in Greater Stockholm. Region West consists of the cities of Gothenburg, Malmö, Halmstad and Borås. Region East consists of Linköping, Norrköping, Nyköping, Jönköping, Kalmar and Örebro. The international operations are divided into Copenhagen and New York.

Previous years, in the table below, have been adjusted after reclassification of properties between the regions.

INCOME STATEMENT ITEMS AND INVESTMENTS PER REGION

Income, SEKm Property costs, SEKm Net operating
income, SEKm
Operating margin, % Investments, SEKm
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
2023
Jan–Dec
2022
Jan–Dec
Region Stockholm 1,805 1,752 –660 –731 1,145 1,021 63 58 503 947
Region Stockholm Logistics 417 633 –116 –187 301 446 72 70 146 372
Region East 852 896 –258 –302 594 594 70 66 297 477
Region West 774 855 –257 –288 517 567 67 66 178 394
International – Copenhagen 287 298 –36 –24 251 274 87 92 28 23
International – New York 109 57 –35 –26 74 31 68 54 841 690
Total 4,244 4,491 –1,362 –1,558 2,882 2,933 68 65 1,993 2,903
Investment portfolio 3,967 4,264 –1,223 –1,420 2,744 2,844 69 67 791 1,587
Development portfolio 277 227 –139 –138 138 89 50 39 1,202 1,316
Total 4,244 4,491 –1,362 –1,558 2,882 2,933 68 65 1,993 2,903

KEY FIGURES PER REGION

No. of properties Fair value, SEKm Rental value, SEKm Economic
occupancy rate, %
Lettable
area, 000 sq.m.
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
Region Stockholm 95 108 27,414 30,333 2,110 2,034 83 86 959 1,010
Region Stockholm Logistics 34 93 3,380 8,944 279 656 91 96 180 473
Region East 90 118 10,128 11,931 865 929 91 91 650 767
Region West 99 125 9,440 12,150 820 948 88 89 571 780
International – Copenhagen 5 10 2,138 7,942 118 301 82 95 56 158
International – New York1 3 4 5,533 7,087 130 72 100 100 12 7
Total 326 458 58,033 78,387 4,322 4,940 87 89 2,428 3,195
Investment portfolio 294 419 48,939 66,732 3,923 4,595 87 91 2,234 2,985
Development portfolio 32 39 9,094 11,655 399 345 81 70 194 210
Total 326 458 58,033 78,387 4,322 4,940 87 89 2,428 3,195

1) Rental value, Economic occupancy rate and Lettable area refer to active leasing contracts

PROPERTY VALUE, SEK/SQ.M. AND LETTABLE AREA, TSQ.M. SEK/Sq.m. Thousand sq.m. 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 750 1,500 2,250 3,000 3,750 4,500

PROPERTY VALUE BY TYPE OF PROPERTY, %

RENTAL VALUE, SEK/SQ.M.

Financing

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

On 31 December 2023, interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 33,593 million (47,644). Accrued borrowing overheads amounted to SEK 258 million (171), which entails interest-bearing liabilities in the balance sheet of SEK 33,335 million (47,473).

Corem's interest-bearing liabilities are mainly secured by mortgages and/or shares in subsidiaries. Non-secured interest-bearing liabilities comprise commercial paper and non-secured bonds, which amounted to SEK 50 million (350) and SEK 8,228 million (11,418), respectively, at the end of the year. Corem's commercial paper programme has a framework amounting to SEK 5,000 million. Outstanding commercial paper has back-up facilities in the form of unutilized credit facilities in Nordic banks.

The average period of tied-up capital amounted to 2.2 years (3.3) and the loan-to-value ratio amounted to 55 per cent (57).

INTEREST-BEARING NET LIABILITIES
SEKm
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
Interest-bearing liabilities 33,335 47,473
Adjustment, accrued borrowing overheads 258 171
Interest-bearing assets –48 –122
Current investments –10 –1,104
Cash and cash equivalents –429 –979
Interest-bearing net liability 33,106 45,439

Bonds

At the end of the year, the Group had SEK 8,228 million in outstanding listed bonds, maturing in 2024 to 2025. There was an unsecured Medium Term Note programme (MTN) with a framework amounting to SEK 10,000 million, within which SEK 4,535 million was issued.

AVERAGE INTEREST RATE, %

During the quarter, a bond of SEK 796 million has been redeemed. In addition to this, the company purchased during the quarter bonds with other maturities totalling SEK 107 million.

INTEREST MATURITY STRUCTURE

On 31 December 2023, the average interest rate in the loan portfolio was 4.4 per cent (3.6).

Interest rate swaps and interest rate caps are used to limit the interest rate risk. At the end of the period, Corem had interest rate swaps for a nominal value of SEK 21,012 million (17,790), and interest rate caps for SEK 1,682 million (9,679), which together corresponded to 68 per cent of the interest-bearing liabilities. Together with fixedinterest loans, this meant that 69 per cent of the interest-bearing liabilities carried fixed interest. The swaps have interest rate levels in the range –0.4–3.7 per cent while the caps have interest rate levels in the range 2.5–4.5 per cent. On 31 December 2023 the market value of the interest rate derivatives portfolio amounted to SEK 303 million net (1,290). Changes in value of derivatives amounted during the quarter to SEK –919 million (–83) and during the year to SEK –1,000 million (1,375).

The average period of fixed interest amounted at the end of the year to 2.6 years (1.9) taking into account derivatives. The interest coverage ratio amounted during the year to 1.9 multiples (2.5).

LIQUID FUNDS

On 31 December 2023, liquid funds amounted to SEK 429 million (979). Restricted cash of SEK 133 million has been included in Cash and cash equivalents in accordance with IFRS IC´s clarification about funds that may only be used for a particular purpose due to an agreement having been entered into with a third party.

ADJUSTED EQUITY RATIO, %

Adjusted equity ratio

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO, MULTIPLE

In addition, there were unutilized credit facilities, including backup facilities for outstanding commercial paper, of SEK 3,525 million, of which SEK 3,031 million can be used immediately with existing collateral. The remaining amount can be used for acquisition of properties as well as to some extent financing ongoing projects. The net interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 33,106 million (45,439).

RATING

Corem Property Group has a rating at Scope of BBB- with negative outlook. Scope confirmed this credit rating during the quarter.

EQUITY

At the end of the quarter, the Group's equity, attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders, amounted to SEK 22,003 million (31,268) of which SEK 1,300 million refers to hybrid bonds. Equity amounted to SEK 13.58 (22.17) per ordinary share of class A and B, SEK 289.59 (289.59) per ordinary share of class D and SEK 312.72 (312.72) per preference share. Net asset value (NAV) per ordinary share of class A and B amounted to SEK 17.57 (26.42).

For further information about changes in equity, see page 19.

Hybrid bonds

Corem, through its subsidiary Corem Kelly, has a perpetual hybrid bond of SEK 1,300 million which runs at a variable interest rate of 3 months Stibor + 8 percentage points margin.

Equity ratio

At the end of the year, the adjusted equity ratio amounted to 41 per cent (39) and the equity ratio to 34 per cent (34).

CASH FLOW

The Group's cash flow from operating activities, before changes in working capital, amounted during the year to SEK 1,318 million (1,698).

Cash flow from investing activities amounted to SEK 13,832 million (–1,294) during the year and cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK –15,096 million (–583).

AKTIEINNEHAV

Corem's holding in Klövern

The holding in Klövern amounted to SEK 1,340 million at year-end, and is classified as Financial assets valued at fair value. The holding has during the year been reclassified from Shares in associated companies.

In August, Corem sold, together with ALM Equity and Broskeppet Housing, 51 per cent of the shares in Klövern to Nrep at a total value of approximately SEK 2.5 billion. For Corem, the sale resulted in a positive liquidity effect of SEK 1.4 billion, which was obtained during the third quarter and a negative profit effect of approximately SEK 1 billion which was reported during the second quarter.

The settlement meant that Nrep commits over time to invest through directed issues, which together with usual external financing enables completion of Klövern's project portfolio of approximately 18,000 homes. Nrep's ownership in Klövern will amount to 65 per cent after completed transaction and issue of SEK 1 billion.

After that, Corem's ownership will amount to 17 per cent. The owners will then be offered the opportunity to retain their ownership stake by participating in future issues.

Other holdings

In January 2023, Corem sold its holding in Castellum at a value of SEK 1,190 million. The sale entails a positive effect on profit for the first quarter of SEK 90 million.

FIXED INTEREST AND TIED-UP CAPITAL

Fixed interest Tied-up capital
Maturity year Loan volume,
SEKm
Contract volume,
SEKm
Utilised,
SEKm
Of which
outstanding
bonds, SEKm
Not utilised,
SEKm
Variable1 11,999
2024 4,582 14,597 13,522 5,528 1,075
2025 4,490 12,996 12,496 2,700 500
2026 4,544 2,594 1,950
2027 1,574 341 341
2028 1,574 716 716
Later 9,374 3,924 3,924
Total 33,593 37,118 33,593 8,228 3,525

1) Of the floating volume, SEK 1,682 million is covered by the interest rate cap.

BOND OVERVIEW 2023-12-311

Typ Issued Maturity Issuer Outstanding
volume, SEKm
Issue spread over
3-month Stibor, %
Green unsecured MTN 201² Oct-20 Apr-24 Kelly 1,835 3.25
Green unsecured3 Oct-20 Apr-24 Corem 1,343 3.50
Green unsecured Jan-22 Oct-24 Corem 2,350 2.75
Green unsecured MTN 202 Feb-21 Feb-25 Kelly 2,500 3.25
Unsecured MTN 204 Mar-21 Sep-25 Kelly 200 3.50
Total 8,228

1) Bonds issued by Corem Property Group and the subsidiary company Corem Kelly AB.

2) SEK 576 million has been repurchased after the end of the year.

3) SEK 273 million has been repurchased after the end of the year.

The shares and shareholders

Corem Property Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap with four classes of shares: ordinary shares of class A, ordinary shares of class B, ordinary shares of class D and preference shares.

On 31 December 2023, there were altogether 1,137,283,281 shares in Corem, of which 93,730,797 ordinary shares of class A, 1,023,591,380 ordinary shares of class B, 7,545,809 ordinary shares of class D and 12,415,295 preference shares. Each ordinary share of class A entitles the holder to one vote, while an ordinary share of class B, an ordinary share of class D and a preference share entitles the holder to a tenth of a vote each.

REPURCHASE OF OWN SHARES

Corem did not repurchase any of its own shares during the fourth quarter. As at 31 December 2023, Corem held 2,913,825 repurchased shares of class A, 35,691,000 repurchased shares of class B and 42,000 repurchased shares of class D. The total market value at that time amounted to SEK 418 million. The shares are repurchased at an average price of SEK 8.80 per ordinary share of class A, SEK 19.06 per ordinary share of class B and SEK 297.85 per ordinary share of class D.

CONVERSION OF CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES

In February and August each year, holders of ordinary shares of class A have the right to request that the share be converted into ordinary shares of class B. No request for conversion of shares was received during the first or second conversion period in 2023.

At yhe end of the year, Corem signed a ten-year lease with SOS International regarding 5,160 sqm office in Fairway House in Copenhagen. Move-in is planned for the third quarter of 2024.

STOCK FACTS, 31 DECEMBER 2023
Market capitalization 15.7 mdkr
Market place Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap
LEI no. 213800CHXQQD7TSS1T59
No. of shareholders 45,632
Ordinary share, Class A
No. of shares 93 730 797
Closing price SEK 10.65
ISIN SE0010714279
Ordinary share, Class B
No. of shares 1 023 591 380
Closing price SEK 10.62
ISIN SE0010714287
Ordinary share, Class D
No. of shares 7 545 809
Closing price SEK 182.00
ISIN SE0015961594
Preference share
No. of shares 12 415 295
Closing price SEK 200.50
ISIN SE0010714311

DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY

SHARE A/B, SEK

NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) PER ORDINARY SHARE A/B, SEK

LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS – 31 DECEMBER 2023

Shareholder No. ordinary
shares A,
thousands
No. ordinary
shares B,
thousands
No. ordinary
shares D,
thousands
No. preference
shares,
thousands
Share of
capital, %
Share of
votes, %1
Rutger Arnhult via companies1 43,899 460,126 3,274 0 44.61 47.10
Gårdarike1 31,313 29,694 25 26 5.37 17.90
Handelsbanken fonder 78,203 104 6.89 4.09
Länsförsäkringar fondförvaltning 42,876 3.77 2.24
State Street Bank & Trust Co 40,197 20 102 3.55 2.10
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. 26,096 227 2.31 1.37
Swedbank Robur fonder 1,593 9,750 1.00 1.34
Fredrik Rapp privat och via bolag 750 9,500 0.90 0.89
CBNY Norges Bank 16,528 1.45 0.86
Avanza Pension 229 11,873 321 1,785 1.25 0.85
AMF TJÄNSTEPENSION AB 15,500 1.36 0.81
Prior & Nilsson 14,426 1.27 0.75
Livförsäkringsbolaget Skandia, Ömsesidigt 665 5,303 0 0.52 0.62
SEB Life International 1,110 498 36 22 0.15 0.61
Patrik Tillman privat och via bolag 571 5,723 77 0.56 0.60
Other shareholders 10,687 221,607 3,646 10,253 21.65 17.87
TOTAL OUTSTANDING SHARES 90,817 987,900 7,504 12,415 96.60 100.00
Repurchased own shares2 2,914 35,691 42 3.40
TOTAL REGISTERED SHARES 93,731 1,023,591 7,546 12,415 100.00 100.00

1) Due to routines at Ålandsbanken, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and Union Bancaire Privée, the banks have registered in Euroclear's share register as owners of part of their clients' Corem shares. These holdings have been adjusted for in the abvove table to give a fair picture of the company's 15 largest owners.

2) Repurchased shares have no voting rights and are not entitled to dividend.

Other information

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This interim report for the Group has been prepared in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for the Parent Company in compliance with the Annual Accounts Act and RFR 2 Accounting for legal entities.

In the Group, the properties are valued in compliance with Level 3 in the IFRS valuation hierarchy. The fair value of financial instruments in the Group reported at accrued acquisition value agrees essentially with the carrying amounts. The same applies to the Parent Company. No changes of the categorization of financial instruments have taken place during the period. Financial assets valued at fair value, which are listed in a market, are valued in accordance with Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy while the holding in Klövern AB is not listed accordingly with level 3 in the value hierarchy. The holding in Klövern AB is valued according to discounted cash flows. Derivatives are valued in accordance with Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

No new or changed standards or interpretations from the IASB have had any material impact on the Interim Report and the accounting policies applied are those described in Note 1 of Corem's Annual Report for 2022.

Rounding differences may arise in the report.

DEFINITIONS

A number of financial key ratios and measures are presented in the report which are not defined according to IFRS. Corem believes these key ratios and measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors and the Company's management in analysing the Company's operations. As not all companies calculate financial key ratios and measures in the same way, these are not always comparable. On the Company's website, the definitions of selected key ratios and

measures are presented, as well as an appendix showing the calculation of selected key figures that are not directly identifiable from the financial reports.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is an important part of Corem's business and is integrated in the daily operations. It encompasses social, ecological and economic sustainability and is focused on the areas Good business partner and long-term value development, Attractive employer, reduced climate impact and Sustainable and living city. Sustainability data is reported on the website.

EMPLOYEES

Locally based property management with own staff, in order to achieve closeness to customers and in-depth market knowledge, is an integral part of Corem's strategy. Corem has its registered office in Stockholm, where the head office is also located.

The average number of employees in the Corem Group during the year was 309 (336). 47 per cent (46) of the employees were women.

RISKS

Corem has a continuous process to identify the material risks that may affect the Company's financial position and earnings.

Main risks are change in value of properties, business cycle and market conditions, project operations, property transactions, changed laws and regulations, financing, listed holdings, employees, business ethics and IT security.

For more information on identified risks, see Corem's Annual Report 2022.

DISPUTES

Corem has no ongoing disputes which can have a significant effect on earnings.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Intra-group services and transactions with related parties are charged at market prices and on commercial terms. Intra-group services consist of administrative services and intra-group interest rates.

Transactions with Wästbygg amounted during the year till SEK 44 million (57). Wästbygg is an associated company of M2-Gruppen, which is controlled by Rutger Arnhult. Corem also has an agreement for letting from the M2-Gruppen, with an annual contract value of SEK 1 million, up until and including 2023. In addition, the Corem Group has during the year purchased legal services from Walthon Advokater, in which the Chairman of the Group Patrik Essehorn is a shareholder, for an amount of SEK 17 million (13).

THE PARENT COMPANY

The parent company's business consists of the sale of management services for the group's subsidiaries as well as strategic management and administration for the company's listing on Nasdaq Stockholm. Net sales amounted to SEK 537 million (559). The period's net profit amounted to SEK –276 million (200). During the year, the parent company received dividends from group companies corresponding to SEK 1,161 million and written down of shares in group companies with SEK 1,230 million due to negative changes in value i investment properties in subgroups. Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to SEK 5,943 million (7,981), which are largely lent to other group companies.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024

The annual general meeting of Corem Property Group AB (publ) will be held on 23 April 2024.

DIVIDEND

The Board propose a dividend of SEK 0.10 (0.40) per ordinary share of Class A and B, and SEK 20.00 (20.00) per ordinary share of Class D and preference share. It is proposed that the dividend for the ordinary shares of Class A and Class B be paid on four occasions, each of SEK 0.025 (0.10) while it is proposed that the dividend for ordinary shares of Class D and preference shares be paid in four instalments, each of SEK 5.00 (5.00). It is proposed that the record days for dividend on ordinary shares of Class A, B, D and preference shares be the last banking day in the respective calendar quarter with the expected payment three banking days thereafter.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD

Corem issued unsecured green bonds of SEK 1 billion in January 2024 and SEK 0.1 billion in February 2024. The bonds were issued under a framework of SEK 2 billion, has a term of 2.25 years and runs with a variable interest rate of 3 months Stibor plus 375 basis points and final maturity 7 May 2026.

After the end of the period, bonds to a value of SEK 849 million have been repurchased.

Agreements for divestments, handed over after the end of the period, have been signed for six properties with underlying property value of approximately SEK 1.6 billion.

In February, another lease agreement was signed in the property 28&7 in New York.

Stockholm, 21 February 2024

The Board of Directors of Corem Property Group AB (publ)

This report has not been reviewed by Corem's auditor.

During the fourth quarter, Corem signed a five-year lease with the Normal store chain in the Globen Shopping mall, the Arenan property 2, in Stockholm.

The Consolidated Income Statement in brief

SEKm 2023
3 months
Oct–Dec
2022
3 months
Oct–Dec
2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
Income 1,016 1,185 4,244 4,491
Property costs –384 –485 –1,362 –1,558
Net operating income 632 700 2,882 2,933
Central administration –43 –47 –179 –187
Net financial items –366 –324 –1,464 –1,071
Profit from property management 223 329 1,239 1,675
Share of earnings in associated companies 0 –723 –1,076 –862
Value changes, properties –2,653 –3,110 –8,476 –2,934
Value changes, financial assets –6 –14 87 –1,105
Value changes, derivatives –919 –83 –1,000 1,375
Impairment, goodwill –197 –247 –589 –635
Profit before tax –3,552 –3,848 –9,815 –2,486
Tax 487 305 1,816 548
Net profit for the period –3,065 –3,543 –7,999 –1,938
Net profit for the year attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders –3,068 –3,513 –7,970 –1,948
Holdings without controlling influence 3 –30 –29 10
–3,065 –3,543 –7,999 –1,938

Consolidated Report of Comprehensive Income in brief

SEKm 2023
3 months
Oct–Dec
2022
3 months
Oct–Dec
2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
Net profit for the year –3,065 –3,543 –7 999 –1,938
Other comprehensive income
Currency conversion difference for international operations –555 –275 –328 942
Other comprehensive income after tax –555 –275 –328 942
NET COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR –3,620 –3,818 –8 327 –996
Net comprehensive income attributable to:
Parent Company shareholders –3,623 –3,788 –8 298 –1,016
Holdings without controlling influence 3 –30 –29 20
–3,620 –3,818 –8 327 –996
Earnings per share
Earnings per ordinary share of Class A and B, SEK –2,97 –3.37 –7,88 –2.25
No. of outstanding shares, thousands
Ordinary shares A and B, at the end of period 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717
Ordinary shares A and B, average number 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,081,271
Ordinary shares D, at end of period 7,504 7,504 7,504 7,504
Preference shares, at end of period 12,415 12,415 12,415 12,415

No dilution effect exists as there are no potential shares (for example, convertibles).

Consolidated Balance Sheet in brief

SEKm 2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill 1,785 2,374
Investment properties 58,033 78,387
Right-of-use assets 1,375 1,623
Shares in associated companies 0 3,415
Financial assets valued at fair value 1,351 5
Derivatives 562 1,312
Other non-current assets 144 232
Total non-current assets 63,250 87,348
Current assets
Properties classified as current assets 290 206
Current assets 1,099
Other current assets 881 1,230
Cash and cash equivalents 429 979
Total current assets 1,600 3,514
TOTAL ASSETS 64,850 90,862
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to parent company shareholders 22,003 31,268
Equity attributable to holdings without controlling influence 14 43
Total shareholders' equity 22,017 31,311
Long-term liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 19,505 32,745
Leasing liabilities 1,375 1,623
Deferred tax liability 5,709 7,562
Derivatives 259 22
Other liabilities 41 43
Total long-term liabilities 26,889 41,995
Current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities 13,830 14,728
Other liabilities 2,114 2,828
Total current liabilities 15,944 17,556
Total liabilities 42,833 59,551
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 64,850 90,862

Consolidated change in equity in brief

SEKm Parent Company
shareholders
Holdings without
controlling
influence
Total
Opening equity, 01.01.2023 31,268 43 31,311
Comprehensive income for the period –4,675 –32 –4,707
Dividend –830 –830
Hybrid bonds –98 –98
Equity, 30.09.2023 25,666 11 25,677
Comprehensive income for the period –3,623 3 –3,620
Hybrid bonds –40 –40
Equity, 31.12.2023 22,003 14 22,017

Consolidated statement of cash flow in brief

SEKm 2023
3 months
Oct–Dec
2022
3 months
Oct–Dec
2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
Operating activities
Net operating income 632 700 2,882 2,933
Central administration –43 –47 –179 –187
Depreciation, etc. 5 6 23 26
Interest received, dividend etc. 14 20 34 59
Interest paid, etc. –339 –289 –1,351 –1,057
Interest expense, lease contracts attributable to site leasehold contracts –21 –16 –78 –63
Income tax paid –5 –3 –13 –13
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 243 371 1,318 1,698
Change in properties classified as current assets –21 –52 –84 –143
Change in current receivables 148 70 264 138
Change in current liabilities 1 702 –780 539
Cash flow from operating activities 371 1,091 718 2,232
Investing activities
Investments in new constructions, extensions and refurbishment –383 –944 –1,993 –2,903
Acquisition of investment properties –80
Divestment of investment properties 5,203 587 13,248 2,273
Divestment of shareholdings 22 1,190 22
Divestment of shares in associated companies 0 1,383 0
Received cash and cash equivalents, partial divestment group co:s 8
Acquisition holdings without controlling influence –575
Change in other non-current assets 3 –11 4 –39
Cash flow from investing activities
Financing activities
4,823 –346 13,832 –1,294
Dividend paid to parent company shareholders –208 –208 –830 –627
Hybrid bonds, interest –40 –25 –138 –87
Repurchase of own shares –121
Loans raised 2,385 757 10 ,661 14,077
Amortised loans –7,540 –664 –24,789 –13,825
Cash flow from financing activities –5,403 –140 –15,096 –583
Cash flow for the period –209 605 –546 355
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 644 374 979 571
Exchange rate difference in cash and cash equivalents –6 0 –4 53
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 429 979 429 979

Parent Company Income Statement in brief

SEKm 2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
Net sales 537 559
Cost of services sold –358 –372
Gross profit 179 187
Central administration –179 –187
Operating profit 0 0
Earnings from shares in group companies –69 781
Earnings from shares in current assets –426
Interest income and similar income statement items 292 200
Interest expense and similar income statement items –497 –466
Net financial items –274 89
Other comprehensive income –2 117
Comprehensive income for the period –276 206
Skatt –6
Periodens resultat –276 200

Parent Company Balance Sheet in brief

SEKm 2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
ASSETS
Other intangible non-current assets 6 4
Machinery and equipment 5 8
Shares in group companies 21,456 22,686
Receivables from group companies 7,192 7,554
Short-term investments 1,190
Other current receivables 31 47
Cash and cash equivalents 134 54
TOTAL ASSETS 28,824 31,543
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 21,859 22,965
Interest-bearing liabilities 5,943 7,981
Liabilities to group companies 393
Non-interest-bearing liabilities 629 597
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 28,824 31,543

Key figures

2023
3 months
Oct–Dec
2022
3 months
Oct–Dec
2023
12 months
Jan–Dec
2022
12 months
Jan–Dec
2021
12 months
Jan–Dec
Property-related
Fair value of investment properties, SEKm 58,033 78,387 58,033 78,387 83,084
Yield requirement, valuation, % 5.8 5.2 5.8 5.2 5.1
Rental value, SEKm 4,322 4,940 4,322 4,940 4,957
Lettable area, sq.m. 2,428,426 3,194,535 2,428,426 3,194,535 3,478,659
Economic occupancy rate, % 87 89 87 89 89
Area-based occupancy rate, % 78 83 78 83 83
Operating margin, % 62 59 68 65 68
No. of investment properties 326 458 326 458 518
Average remaining lease contract period, years 3.4 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.7
Financial
Return on equity, % –51.5 –42.4 –29,9 –6.0 21.7
Adjusted equity ratio, % 41 39 41 39 43
Equity ratio, % 34 34 34 34 36
Interest-bearing net liability, SEKm 33,106 45,439 33,106 45,439 43,818
Loan-to-value ratio, % 55 57 55 57 53
Loan-to-value ratio, properties, % 43 45 43 45 38
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 1.7 2.0 1.9 2.5 2.7
Average interest rate, % 4.4 3.6 4.4 3.6 2.4
Average period of fixed interest, years 2.6 1.9 2.6 1.9 2.6
Average period of tied-up capital, years 2.2 3.3 2.2 3.3 3.8
Share-related
Profit from property management per ordinary share A and B, SEK 0.08 0.19 0.65 1.10 1.16
Earnings per ordinary share, A and B, SEK1) –2.97 –3.37 –7.88 –2.25 5.52
Net asset value (NAV) per ordinary share A and B, SEK 17.57 26.42 17.57 26.42 29.60
Equity per ordinary share A and B, SEK 13.58 22.17 13.58 22.17 23.94
Equity per ordinary share D, SEK 289.59 289.59 289.59 289.59 289.59
Equity per preference share, SEK 312.72 312.72 312.72 312.72 312.72
Dividend per ordinary share, A and B, SEK 0.10¹ 0.40 0.40
Dividend per ordinary share D, SEK 20.00¹ 20.00 20.00
Dividend per preference share, SEK 20.00¹ 20.00 20.00
Share price ordinary share A, SEK 10.65 10.45 10.65 10.45 32.60
Share price ordinary share B, SEK 10.62 8.39 10.62 8.39 32.65
Share price ordinary share D, SEK 182.00 170.60 182.00 170.60 316.00
Share price preference share, SEK 200.50 211.50 200.50 211.50 324.00
No. of shares, thousands
Number of outstanding ordinary shares A and B 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,084,778
Average number of outstanding ordinary shares A and B1) 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,078,717 1,081,271 740,815
Number of outstanding ordinary shares D 7,504 7,504 7,504 7,504 7,546
Number of outstanding preference shares 12,415 12,415 12,415 12,415 12,415

1) Proposed dividend.

Definitions

A number of financial key ratios and measures are presented in the report which are not defined according to IFRS. Corem considers that these key ratios and measures provide valuable supplementary information to investors and the company management when analysing the company's business activities. As not all companies calculate financial key ratios and measures in the same way, these are not always comparable. Definitions of selected key ratios and measures are presented below. The definitions are also shown on Corem´s website (https://www.corem.se/en/investor-relations/definitions-en/). For the key ratios that are not directly identifiable from the financial statements there is a complementary calculation appendix on the website.

Adjusted equity ratio

Equity2, adjusted for the value of derivatives including tax, repurchased shares, (based on the share price at the end of respective period) and reported deferred tax properties, less goodwill attributable to deferred tax, as well as deferred tax of 5 per cent attributable to the difference between the properties' fair value and residual value for tax purposes, as a per centage of total assets adjusted for goodwill attributable to deferred tax and rights of use assets.

Annual contract value

Rent including supplements and index on an annual basis.

Average period of fixed interest

Average remaining period of fixed interest on interest-bearing liabilities and derivatives.

Average period of tied-up capital

Average remaining term of interest-bearing liabilities.

Average interest rate

Average borrowing rate for interest-bearing liabilities and derivatives.

Central administration

Central administration costs consist of costs for group management and group-wide functions.

Comparable portfolio

The properties included in the portfolio during the whole of the reporting period and during the whole of the comparison period as well as adjustments for revenue and costs of a one-off nature, for example, early redemption of rental income and rental losses.

Development portfolio

Properties where conversion or extension projects are in progress or planned, which lead to a higher standard or changed use of premises.

Earnings per ordinary share of class A and B

Net profit after deduction of dividend on preference shares and ordinary shares of class D and interest on hybrid bonds, in relation to the average number of outstanding ordinary shares of class A and B.

Equity per ordinary share of class A and B

Equity2 after deduction of equity attributable to preference shares and ordinary shares of class D and hybrid bonds, in relation to the number of outstanding ordinary shares of class A and B.

Equity per ordinary share of class D

The ordinary share of class D's average issueprice.

Equity per preference share

The preference share's average issue price.

Equity ratio

Equity2 as a per centage of total assets.

Interest-bearing liabilities

Current and long term interest-bearing liabilities, as well as activated and capitalized borrowing costs.

Interest-bearing net debt

The net of interest-bearing liabilities minus interest-bearing assets, listed shareholdings and liquid funds.

Interest coverage ratio

Profit from property management plus share of associated companies' profit from property management, excluding financial expenses1 , divided by financial expenses1 .

Investment portfolio

Properties currently being actively managed.

Investment properties

The term investment properties in the balance sheet includes the investment portfolio as well as the development portfolio.

Lettable area

Total area available for letting.

Loan to value (LTV)

Interest-bearing liabilities after deduction for the market value of listed shareholdings, interestbearing assets and liquid funds, in relation to the fair value of the properties, the holding in Klövern and shares in associated companies.

Loan to value (LTV), properties

Interest-bearing liabilities with collateral in properties, in relation to the fair value of the properties at the end of the period.

NAV (Net Asset Value) per ordinary share of class A and B

Equity2, after deduction of equity attributable to preference shares and ordinary shares of class D, hybrid bonds and goodwill attributable to deferred tax, adding back derivatives and deferred tax liability, in relation to the number of outstanding ordinary shares of class A and B.

Net letting

Annual rent for the tenancy agreements entered into during the period, reduced for terminated tenancy agreements and bankruptcies.

Net operating income

Income minus property costs.

Occupancy rate, area

Rented area divided by total lettable area.

Occupancy rate, economic

Annual contracted rent divided by rental value.

Outstanding ordinary shares

Registered shares, after deduction of repurchased shares.

Profit from property management

Net operating income, central administration and net financial income.

Profit from property management per ordinary share of class A and B

Profit from property management after deduction of dividend on preference shares and ordinary shares of class D and interest on hybrid bonds in relation to the average number of outstanding ordinary shares of class A and B.

Properties classified as current assets

Properties with ongoing production of tenantowned apartments or which are intended for future tenant-owned production.

Realized changes in value, properties

Realized property sales after deductions for the properties' most recently reported fair value and overheads at sale.

Rental value

Annual contract value with a supplement for assessed rent of vacant premises.

Return on equity

Net profit on an annual basis, as a per centage of average equity2 during the period.

Required yield

The required return on the residual value of property valuations.

Operating margin

Net operating income as a percentage of income.

Total number of shares

Registered shares, including repurchased shares.

Unrealized changes in value, properties

Change in fair value excluding acquisitions, divestments, investments, and currency conversion.

1 Excluding site leasehold fees and exchange rate differences

2 Equity attributable to Parent Company's shareholders.

Calendar

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Annual report and sustainability report 2023 Week 13 2024
Interim Report January–March 2024 23 April 2024
Annual General Meeting 2024 23 April 2024
Interim Report January–June 2024 12 July 2024
Interim Report January–September 2024 24 October 2024

DIVIDEND: PROPOSED RECORD DATES AND DIVIDEND PAYMENT DATES

Record date for dividend on ordinary shares of class A, B, D and preference shares 28 March 2024
Expected payment date for dividend on ordinary shares of class A, B, D and preference shares 4 April 2024

CONTACT PERSONS:

Rutger Arnhult, CEO, +46 70 458 24 70, [email protected] Eva Landén, Deputy CEO, +46 10 482 76 50, [email protected]

This information is information that Corem Property Group AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This information was submitted for publication through the agency of the contact persons set out above at 08.00 CET on 21 February 2024.

24 COREM – YEAR-END REPORT JANUARY–DECEMBER 2023

Corem Property Group AB (publ), Box 56085, 102 17 Stockholm Visiting address: Riddargatan 13 C. Telephone: +46 10 482 70 00 Corporate ID number: 556463-9440. Registered Office: Stockholm E-mail: [email protected], website: www.corem.se Properties for the future.