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Covivio Share Issue/Capital Change 2015

Feb 26, 2015

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Paris, February 26th 2015

Foncière des Régions launches a share capital increase of approximately € 255 million with shareholder preferential subscription rights

Foncière des Régions announces today the launch of its share capital increase with shareholder preferential subscription rights, in a gross amount of approximately € 255 million. The principle of the rights issue was announced on February 20th 2015.

The share capital increase aims at providing, together with the disposal of non-strategic assets and the resources available to the Company, the financing for its investments and its growth opportunities in each of its business activities (offices, residential and hotels), among which the acquisition of 14.6% of Foncière des Murs' share capital, as announced on February 20th 2015, and the tender offer (offre publique d'acquisition - OPA) in respect of the 9.2% of the share capital of Foncière des Murs that is held by shareholders that have not signed commitments not to tender their securities in the tender offer, that is expected to take place during the first half of 2015.

The share capital increase is fully underwritten through subscription commitments from existing shareholders and a syndicate of banks.

Intentions and undertakings of the main shareholders

The main shareholders of Foncière des Régions (Delfin S.A.R.L.1 , Groupe Covea Finance and ACM Vie), collectively holding 48.87% of the share capital of Foncière des Régions, have irrevocably undertaken to exercise by irrevocable rights (à titre irréductible) all of the preferential subscription rights attached to the shares they hold.

Foncière des Régions and Delfin S.A.R.L.1 , have agreed to lock-ups from announcement of the transaction until 90 calendar days following the settlement and delivery, subject to customary exceptions. Groupe Covea Finance and ACM Vie have agreed to a lock-up from announcement of the transaction until the date of settlement and delivery of the transaction.

Foncière des Régions is not aware of the intentions of its other shareholders.

1 Delfin S.A.R.L. will subscribe its preferential rights via two of its subsidiaries (DFR Investment and Aterno)

Key terms of the capital increase

3,917,722 new shares will be issued at a price of €65 per share, representing gross proceeds of € 254,651,930.

Each shareholder of Foncière des Régions will receive on March 2nd one preferential subscription right for every share held at the close of trading on February 27th 2015. 16 preferential subscription rights will entitle the holder to subscribe to 1 new share at a subscription price of € 65 per share (corresponding to a nominal value of € 3 and an issue premium of € 62). The new shares will carry rights to dividends as from January 1st 2015 and will therefore not give right to the dividend to be paid in respect of the financial year 2014. The new shares will be traded on a separate trading line under ISIN Code FR0012476281 until existing shares start to trade ex-dividend. On this date, the new shares will be fully assimilated into the existing shares of Foncière des Régions.

Taking into account the €4.3 dividend that will be voted at Foncière des Régions' Annual General Meeting, the subscription price represents a 27.2% discount to the €93.57 closing price of Foncière des Régions' shares on February 24th, 2015 and a 26% discount to the theoretical ex-right price (TERP).

The offering will be open to the public in France only. The exercise and listing period of the preferential subscription rights will run from March 2nd, 2015 to March 12th, 2015 at the close of the trading session. During this period, the preferential subscription rights will be listed and traded on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris ("Euronext Paris") under ISIN code FR0012580124. Preferential subscription rights that are not exercised prior to the end of the subscription period will automatically lapse. Subscriptions subject to reduction (à titre réductible) will be accepted and remain subject to reduction in the event of oversubscription.

The settlement and delivery and the listing of the new shares on the regulated market of Euronext Paris are expected to take place on March 23rd, 2015.

BNP Paribas is acting as Global Coordinator and BNP Paribas and Morgan Stanley are acting as Joint Bookrunners on the share capital increase.

Information available to the public

The prospectus which has received from the Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") the visa No.15-063 on February 25th, 2015 consists of (i) the reference document filed by Foncière des Régions with the AMF on March 24th, 2014 under No D.14-0190, (ii) a securities note, incorporating by reference the half-year financial report for the 6-month period ended on June 30th, 2014, dated July 25th, 2014 and the report on the results for the financial year 2014 dated February 20th 2015, and (iii) a summary of the prospectus, included in the securities note.

The prospectus approved by the AMF is available free of charge at Foncière des Régions, 30 avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, on the company's website (www.foncieredesregions.fr) and the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org).

Foncière des Régions draws the attention of investors to the risk factors, described on page 76 et seq. of the 2013 Reference Document, as updated in the half-year financial report, and in Chapter 2 of the securities note.

About Foncière des Régions

As a key player in real estate, Foncière des Régions has built its growth and its portfolio on the key and characteristic value of partnership. With a total portfolio valued at € 16Bn (€ 10Bn in group share), located in the high-growth markets of France, Germany and Italy, Foncière des Régions is now the recognised partner of companies and territories which it supports with their real estate strategies with a twofold: adding value to existing urban property and designing buildings for the future.

Foncière des Régions mainly works alongside Key Accounts (Suez Environnement, Thales, Dassault Systèmes, Orange, EDF, IBM, and Eiffage, etc.) in the Offices market as well as being a pioneering and astute operator in the two other profitable sectors of Residential market in Germany and Hotels.

www.foncieredesregions.fr

CONTACTS

Press Relations Géraldine Lemoine Tél : + 33 (0)1 58 97 51 00 [email protected]

Investor Relations Paul Arkwright Tél : + 33 (0)1 58 97 51 85 [email protected]

Disclaimer

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or subscribe or a solicitation of an order to buy or subscribe to securities in any country. In France, securities may not be offered to the public absent a prospectus approved by the Autorité des marchés financiers.

The distribution of this press release may be restricted in certain countries by applicable laws and regulations. Persons who are physically located in those jurisdictions and in which this press release is distributed must inform themselves about and observe such restrictions.

With respect to the member States of the European Economic Area other than France (the "Relevant Member States") which have implemented directive 2003/71/EC, as amended, in particular by directive 2010/73/EU, and as implemented in each Relevant Member State (the "Prospectus Directive"), no action has been undertaken or will be undertaken to make an offer to the public requiring a publication of a prospectus in any Relevant Member State. As a consequence, the shares may only be offered or sold in any Relevant Member States pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Directive.

The securities referred to herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act. Foncière des Régions does not intend to register any portion of the proposed offering in the United States or to conduct a public offering in the United States.

This press release does not constitute a public offering of securities in the United Kingdom. This press release is directed only at persons (i) who are located outside the United Kingdom; (ii) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 as amended (the "FSMA"); (iii) who fall within the scope of Article 49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc.") of the FSMA; or (iv) to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in an investment activity in connection with the issue or sale of all securities may be lawfully communicated, directly or indirectly (all such persons together being referred to as "Relevant Persons"). Any person other than a Relevant Person may not act or rely on this press release in the United Kingdom. Any investment or investment activity to which this press release relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons.

Important Information

The following information is a translation of certain sections of the summary of the prospectus of Foncière des Régions ("Foncière des Régions" or the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") which has received from the Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF") the visa No.15‐063 on February 25th, 2015 (the "French Prospectus"). The French Prospectus consists of (i) the reference document filed by Foncière des Régions with the AMF on March 24th, 2014 under No D.14‐0190 (the "Reference Document"), (ii) a securities note, incorporating by reference the half‐year financial report for the 6‐month period ended on June 30th, 2014, dated July 25th, 2014 and the report on the results for the financial year 2014 dated February 20th 2015 (the "Securities Note", and (iii) a summary of the prospectus, included in the Securities Note and relating to the issue (the "Issue") of new shares (the "New Shares") with preferential subscription rights.

The French Prospectus, in its original French version, is publicly available at www.amf‐france.org. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has not been prepared for use in connection with any offering of securities. It does not contain all of the information that an offering document would contain and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Decisions to subscribe New Shares should be made only on the basis of the French Prospectus.

In the event of any ambiguity or conflict between the French Prospectus and corresponding statements or other items contained herein, the French Prospectus shall prevail.

None of Foncière des Régions, its affiliates, their officers, directors, employees, agents or advisers assume any liability which may be based on this translation or any errors or omissions therefrom or misstatements therein, and any such liability is hereby expressly disclaimed. This translation does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase securities, nor shall it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment whatsoever. Persons into whose possession this translation may come are required by Foncière des Régions to inform themselves about and to observe any restrictions as to the distribution of this translation.

B.6 Principal shareholders
On the date of the Securities Note, the Company's share capital amounts to 188,050,671 euros, divided into fully
paid-up shares allocated as follows:
Shareholders Shares % capital Voting rights
(exercisable at
shareholders'
meetings)
% votes
- DFR Investment 7,122,856 11.36% 7,122,856 11.37%
- Aterno 10,239,198 16.33% 10,239,198 16.35%
Delfin Group 17,362,054 27.70% 17,362,054 27.72%
Covea Group 8,406,210 13.41% 8,406,210 13.42%
ACM Vie 4,862,145 7.76% 4,862,145 7.76%
Predica 4,328,251 6.90% 4,328,251 6.91%
Free float 27,681,200 44.16% 27,681,200 44.19%
Treasury shares
Total
43,6972 0.07% - -
62,683,557 100% 62,639,860 100%
notification.
31st, 2014).
of the capital.
Between January 1st 2015 and the date of the Securities Note, the Company has received no legal threshold
Cardif Assurance Vie informed the Company that its holding had fallen below the 1% threshold on 15 January
15th 2015 and that it now holds 623,005 Company shares (compared with to 1,008,572 shares on 31 December
To the Company's knowledge, no shareholder, other than the above-mentioned shareholders, holds more than 5%
Section C - Securities
C.1 Nature, class
and
identification
number
Ordinary shares of the same class as existing shares in the Company.
ISIN code for existing shares: FR0000064578.
ISIN code for New Shares: FR0012476281.
C.2 Issue currency Euro.

2 Corresponding to the number of treasury shares held on 25 February 2015, after the vesting of 23,907 free shares on February 20th and 21st 2015, which are included in the free float.

C.3 Number of
New Shares /
At the date hereof, the share capital of the Company is comprised of 62,683,557 shares, each
with a nominal value of 3 euros, all fully paid up.
Nominal value
of the shares
In the context of the Issue, 3,917,722 shares will be issued, each with a nominal value of 3
euros, to be fully paid-up upon subscription.
C.4 Rights attached
to New Shares
Under current French law and the Company's by-laws, the main rights attached to New Shares
are the following:

entitlement to dividends, it being specified that the New Shares will carry rights to
dividends as from January 1st 2015 and will not give right to the dividend of 4.30 euros
which will be paid in 2015 in respect of the year ended December 31st 2014;

voting right;

preferential subscription right for shares in the same class; and

right to a share in any surplus in the event of liquidation.
C.5 Restriction
imposed on the
free trading of
shares
No provision in the by-laws limits free trading of the shares composing the Company's share
capital.
C.6 Listing
application
An application will be made for the admission of the New Shares to trading on Euronext
Paris, which is expected for 23 March 2015, on a second listing line (ISIN code
FR0012476281).
All existing shares and New Shares will be traded on a single listing line after detachment of
the 2014 dividend to be paid by the Company, which is expected to take place on April 24th
2015.
C.7 Dividend policy The New Shares will carry rights to dividends from January 1st 2015 and will not give right to
the dividend of 4.30 euros per share, which will be submitted to the next shareholders'
meeting of the Company which will be called to decide on the financial statements for the
financial year 2014.
During the last three financial years, the Company distributed a dividend of 4.20 euros per
share in 2013, 2012 and 2011 in respect of the 2012, 2011 and 2010 financial years.
Section D - Risks
D.1 Main risks
specific to the
Before taking their decision to invest, investors are invited to take the following main risk
factors into consideration, to which Foncière des Régions is exposed:
issuer or its
business sector
Risks relating to Foncière des Régions' activity and strategy
Legal, fiscal and regulatory risks
Risks related to specific regulations
Environmental risks
The risks presented below are, at the date of this document, the risks that the Company
believes, were they to occur, could have a material adverse effect on its financial situation or
results. Investors' attention is however drawn to the fact that other risks, unknown occurrence
of which is not viewed, at the date hereof this document, as being likely to have a material
adverse effect, may exist. Furthermore, Foncière des Régions has significant shareholdings in
Foncière Développement Logements, Foncière des Murs and Beni Stabili which are listed
companies. Accordingly, readers are invited to carefully read the risk factors section in the
reference document of each of these companies.
Some specific features on the risks in the German residential portfolio held by Immeo are
described below, as the Company did not publish a reference document.
1
RISKS
RELATING
TO
FONCIÈRE
DES
RÉGIONS'
ACTIVITY
AND
STRATEGY
1.1 Risks relating to the economic environment
The Company's business, financial situation, results, prospects and assets valuation are
influenced by domestic and international economic conditions, in particular by the level of
economic growth, interest rates, the unemployment rate in France, the method used in
calculating rent indexation, and changes in various indices, as well as by available investment
alternatives (financial assets, indices, etc.). Changes in the economic conditions or their
deterioration may have a material adverse effect on the Company's activity, financial situation
and earnings, particularly through: (i) a decrease in demand for corporate property projects, (ii)
a decrease in the occupancy rate and the price of leasing or releasing its property assets (iii) a
reduction in the valuation of its assets.
Foncière des Régions is protected against these risks to a large extent thanks to the term of its
leases and the prudential rules applied at the time of the launch of development operations, in
particular the monitoring of the pre-marketing ratio on the assets being developed.
1.2 Risks relating to changes in the real-estate market
The Company mainly operates in the sectors of office property in France and in Italy,
residential in Germany and hotels in Europe. The Company's business is subject to the
uncertainties in these business sectors and, in particular, to their cyclical nature. The value of
the Company's portfolio depends on how these property markets evolve which may be subject
to fluctuations, particularly with regard to rental income and property prices, according to the
balance between the supply and the demand and the economic situation in general.
With regard to the property market in France and in Italy, demand is mainly influenced by
economic growth and variations in salaried employment and supply by urban planning
regulations and the availability of cash. Changes in the hotel property market depend on
tourism, business travel and therefore the economic activity in general. This market has the
specific feature of being closely dependant on hotel operating chains. The German residential
property market changes in accordance with its local demographics (population, number of
households, immigration) and more indirectly, in accordance with economic activity. This
market is characterised by a new supply of reduced housing.
The Company may not always be in a position to implement its rental or leasing strategy, its
investments and, where applicable, its disposals at a favourable time or under favourable
market conditions, or it may be forced to delay such strategy and investments depending on
the fluctuations to which the property market may be subject. In general, an unfavourable
change in the property market could have an adverse effect both on the Company's
investment policy and on the appraisal of its portfolio, as well as on its activities, its financial
situation, its results or its outlook. In particular, a declining property market could have a
significant negative impact on the Company's financing terms.
The strategy defined and the policies implemented by the Company seek to limit the negative
effects of these risks. Hence, during the recent crises, Foncière des Régions proved the
resilience of its portfolio made up of high-quality buildings, 97.1% of which are let with a firm
residual duration of leases of 5.7 years.
1.3 Risks relating to competition
The Company faces strong competition in conducting its asset and rental activities. Within the
scope of its development activity, the Company is in competition with a large number of
players, some of which may have more important financial resources, or a better regional and
local presence. Such factors may offer these competitors a chance to participate in tender
offers, particularly those involving development operations, under financial conditions that do
not necessarily match the investment criteria the Company set for itself. This could lead to
uncertainties regarding growth prospects for its activity. The Company's rental activity is
likewise subject to strong competitive pressure. In particular, developments of new offices by
competitors close to the Company's existing sites may have an adverse effect on its activity, its
financial situation and its earnings.
Foncière des Régions' policy of long-term partnerships and the constant study of projects at a
very early stage partially protect it from these competitive risks.
1.4 Risks relating to lease renewals and rental of property assets
Upon expiry of existing leases, the Company may be unable to renew them or let the assets
involved within lead times and under conditions as favourable as those of current leases,
particularly due to macroeconomic and property market conditions. In particular, the
Company may not be in a position to draw enough attractive tenants or companies to its
offices, and may not succeed in maintaining a satisfactory occupancy rate or rental income,
which could have an adverse effect on its activity, its financial situation and its results.
The fact that Foncière des Régions' leases generally still have a long time to run and the fact
that their expiry dates are staggered, as well as ongoing discussions with current tenants,
substantially help to limit such risks.
With regard to the residential portfolio in Germany held by Foncière des Régions' subsidiary
Immeo, the increase in the rental incomes is controlled and limited by the level of the rental
incomes in the neighbourhood (and cannot go beyond about 20.0% every three years). This
level is set by the cities which publish the rents charged broken down by location, year of
construction, state of the building and the degree to which the housing unit is equipped.
1.5 Risks relating to tenants
Foncière des Régions chose to develop tenant partnerships with key accounts. Consequently,
Foncière des Régions is exposed in terms of revenues to several major companies (Orange,
Accor, Telecom Italia, Suez Environnement, EDF, etc.) and, consequently, is dependent on
these major customers. This strategic choice to set up tenant partnerships with these major
companies is motivated by the fact that these companies are large, have access to a wide
variety of financing sources, very long-lasting business models, and very often a position as
leader in their market. Meetings of partnership committees are regularly held with these key
accounts which makes it possible to monitor changes in their activities and eventual property
establishments.
Tenants' solvency is another element which requires regular monitoring. The Company's
ability to collect rental income depends above all on the financial health and therefore the
solvency of its tenants. Tenant insolvency risks and their impact on the Company's results are
greater in office real estate given the relative size of each tenant. Failures to pay or significant
late payments likely to affect the Company's earnings cannot be entirely excluded. The group's
mechanism set up for selecting tenants enables this risk to be controlled, particularly with: a
diversified portfolio of Foncière des Régions customers and significant long-term partnerships
with major tenants. The Company takes the credit standard as well as the tenants' financial
robustness into consideration before signing any lease. The General Management (Direction
Générale) analyses a monthly report on unpaid rents.
With regard to Foncière des Régions' residential portfolio in Germany, the large majority of
rental incomes is paid by direct debit. The existence of a national file of payment incidents that
may be consulted by lessors and financial establishments is also a factor limiting the risk of
unpaid rents.
For information, tenants' unpaid rent (expenses/non-collectable debts line item) at
31 December 2014, represented 1% of the amount of total rental income.
1.6 Risks relating to asset valuation
Foncière des Régions recognises its investment properties at fair value in accordance with the
option offered by IAS 40. The fair value of an investment property is the price at which this
asset could be exchanged between well-informed parties and under conditions of normal
competition. It reflects the actual state of the market estimated by independent appraisers
basing their appraisal on the relationship between supply and demand, interest rates, the
economic situation and numerous other factors that can vary significantly according to the
impulses of economic scenarios.
To make a more specific breakdown of the factors taken into account in valuing the property
assets, two crucial elements may be distinguished. First and foremost, the yield rate called
capitalisation rate: it expresses the yield that a purchaser would require on a property asset. Its
determination depends on comparables and is sensitive to the level and change in interest
rates, to the perception of the risk relating to this property asset (term of lease, quality of
tenant, facility or difficulty in reletting on expiry of the lease, etc.). A reduction in the
capitalisation rate determined by the independent expert in his valuation work would have a
positive impact on the value of the property. Conversely, an increase in the capitalisation rate
would automatically result in a negative impact on the value. The second crucial factor in the
valuation of a property asset is the income component: the rents. This data changes according
to indexation, market rents, risks of vacancies or unpaid rents. It is important to note that with
regard to historical observations, the valuation of a property asset in terms of absolute
evolution is more sensitive to changes in interest rates and the implicit risk premium than to
variations in rental incomes which are, by nature, less volatile.
In addition to the assets in operation and buildings under construction, the property assets of
the Company consist of land and sometimes real estate reserves which valuation depends on
the vagaries of potential real estate projects that could be developed and on assumptions and
projections by the Company.
The revalued net assets calculated by the Company may be significantly affected in the event
of a change in the value estimated by the experts, which could occur following a change in the
experts' main assumptions (yield rate, rental value, occupancy rate). The appraisal process
regularly undergoes a control procedure by audits. Furthermore, the Company has set very
strict rules in respect of rotating assessors which strengthens control of this risk.
1.7 Risks relating to geographical and sector-specific concentration
A significant part of the Company's business is concentrated in the Paris region and in large
regional metropolitan areas in France. Consequently, economic conditions, real-estate risks, or
risks of any other nature, affecting the Paris region and the large regional metropolitan areas in
France could have a material effect on the Company's activity, financial situation or results. As
at 31 December 2014, offices accounted for 47% of the Company's portfolio (as a percentage
of rental income, group share). A deterioration in the conditions in the office leasing market in
the Paris region and in large regional metropolitan areas in France could have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial situation or results.
In order to contain this risk, Foncière des Régions is implementing a strategy of diversification
of its assets.
1.8 Risks relating to development of new real estate assets
Through certain subsidiaries, Foncière des Régions performs development activities for its
own account or the account of its subsidiaries.
Within the scope of this type of activity, there are risks: a cost of building assets exceeding the
initial assessment, a construction phase longer than anticipated, technical difficulties or
implementation delays due to the complexity of certain projects and negative change in the
prices of construction materials, failure to obtain administrative authorisations, failure to
obtain third party consent, the impossibility of obtaining financing at terms favourable for its
projects, etc.
In addition, initial costs (e.g. the cost of studies) cannot generally be deferred or cancelled in
the event of delays or failure to carry out a project.
A specific procedure concerning development operations has been set up within the group. It
covers all the studies to be carried out prior to the launch of any operation, the process of
selecting service providers, the construction period up to delivery of the property and the
marketing launch for operations at the project stage. Accordingly, the deadlines are integrated
and monitored all through the operation. In recent years, the increase in the teams specific to
development, and their proven competence, also enables these risks to be contained.
1.9. Risks relating to acquisitions
The acquisition of property assets or companies that hold them is part of the growth strategy
of Foncière des Régions and its subsidiaries. This strategy involves risk, such as, in particular,
overestimating the expected yield of assets and consequently buying them at a price which is
too high given financing in place, or being unable to acquire them on satisfactory conditions,
particularly with regard to properties acquired through a bidding procedure or in periods of
high economic volatility or uncertainty. The purchased assets could also have latent defects,
especially as regards environmental compliance terms, or non-conforming features not
covered by the warranties given in the purchase contract.
The objectives of the comprehensive due diligence performed before each acquisition with the
aid of external specialised consultants, coupled with market analyses, is in particular to keep
these risks to a minimum. Purchases are subject to, depending on the thresholds determined
by the governance, a validation and a presentation to the Executive Committee, to the Strategy
and Investment Committee and to the Board of Directors. The risks, stakes and opportunities
are then analysed there.
1.10. Risks relating to international exposure
Foncière des Régions has significant equity interests in companies that are active in Italy and
Germany, and, to a lesser extent, in Luxembourg, Portugal and Belgium. Some of these
countries may show profiles with special risks. In these countries, the economic and political
context may be less sound and less stable, the regulatory framework and entry barriers less
favourable. The country risks may have a negative effect on the operating income and the
financial situation of Foncière des Régions. Diversifying the international exposure of Foncière
des Régions in euro zone countries contributes to controlling these risks.
Being present only in euro zone countries as well as diversifying the international exposure of
Foncière des Régions contributes to controlling these risks. Foncière des Régions has invested
both in Germany and in Italy in property companies which rely on local expert teams in their
market in each country.
2. FINANCIAL RISKS
2.1 Liquidity risk
Foncière des Régions's strategy depends on its ability to raise financial resources, either by
borrowing or through equity, in order to finance its investments and acquisitions, and
refinance debts on maturity. Under the SIIC regime, Foncière des Régions is required to
distribute a significant part of its profits. Therefore, it relies to a great extent on debt to
finance its growth. This type of financing may sometimes not be available at advantageous
terms.
This situation could in particular arise in case of crises in the equity or debt markets, events
affecting the real estate sector, restrictions imposed by credit agreement covenants, a decrease
in the Company's credit rating or any change in the business, financial situation or the
shareholder structure of Foncière des Régions that may have an influence on the perception
that investors or lenders have of its credit worthiness. Foncière des Régions' policy of paying
down debt, instituted several years ago, has allowed it to minimise this risk. Monitoring
compliance with covenants is also a priority for the Company. Furthermore, the financial
department analyses eighteen-month liquidity forecasts each month and submits them to the
General Management (Direction Générale).
Foncière des Régions is also exposed to general risks associated with all debt, particularly the
risk of insufficient cash flows to assure debt service. A shortage of cash could result in
acceleration or prepayment, and if the debt is collateralised, enforcement of the guarantee and,
where applicable, the seizure of assets.
2.2 Risks relating to covenants and other undertakings stipulated in certain credit
agreements
The credit agreements entered into by Foncière des Régions contain, in addition to the usual
covenants and undertakings, other covenants requiring compliance with specific financial
ratios, such as those set out in Section 3 in paragraph 3.2.4.11.4. of the Reference Document.
If Foncière des Régions were to breach one of its financial undertakings and to fail to remedy
such breach within the contractually stipulated time period, the lenders could demand early
repayment of the debt and possibly seize any collateral guaranteeing the debt. Certain loan
agreements also have cross-default clauses allowing lenders to demand the early repayment of
sums due in the event that Foncière des Régions would fail to meet the undertakings
contained in other credit agreements (and would fail to remedy this default within the specified
time periods).
Consequently, any failure to meet its financial undertakings could have an adverse effect on
Foncière des Régions's financial situation, its results, and its flexibility in conducting its
business and pursuing its development.
Foncière des Régions has set up a system to monitor and control its covenants in order to
circumvent these risks.
2.3 Interest rate risk and financial counterparty risk
The indebtedness of Foncière des Régions exposes it to the risk relating to changes in interest
rates. Financial charges borne by Foncière des Régions on the floating rate part of its debt
could increase significantly if the rates increase significantly.
Foncière des Régions uses derivative instruments to hedge this interest rate risk, primarily Cap
and Swap contracts. The group has no market transactions for any purpose other than to
hedge interest rate risk.
The use of interest rate hedging contracts could expose Foncière des Régions to the risk of
insolvency of the counterparties to such contracts, which could lead to payment delays or
defaults, which could have a negative impact on the results of Foncière des Régions.
Outside of the hedging transactions mentioned above, since Foncière des Régions is
structurally a borrower, counterparty risk is limited mainly to investments made by the group.
IFRS 13 explicitly provides for counterparty risk assessment in fair value measurement of
liabilities. This measurement was conducted by a specialist organisation and recognised in
Foncière des Régions' financial statements.
2.4 Risk relating to changes in the value of shares and bonds
Stock markets may undergo significant fluctuations that may or may not be linked to the
results of companies whose securities are traded on the regulated markets. The trading of the
securities of Foncière des Régions (both the shares and the ORNANE net share settled
bonds), may fluctuate and be impacted by events relating to the group, its competitors or the
financial markets in general.
3. LEGAL,
TAX,
REGULATORY,
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND
INSURANCE
RELATED RISKS
Foncière des Régions must comply with multiple laws and regulations, including urban
planning regulations, building permits and operating licences, health and safety regulations,
(particularly for assets open to the public), environmental regulations, legislation on leases,
labour regulations and tax and corporate law, particularly the provisions governing SIIC.
Changes in the regulatory or legal framework and/or the loss of advantages linked to a statute
or authorisation may force Foncière des Régions to adjust its business, assets or strategy,
which could have a material adverse effect on the value of its real estate portfolio and/or on
its results.
Foncière des Régions pays careful attention to legislative and regulatory changes. Thus, in
respect of the so-called "Pinel" Law of June 18th 2014 and the related Implementation Decree
of November 3rd 2014, to the extent that it modifies the status of commercial leases, an
internal working group involving the Legal Department, asset managers and property
managers was formed in order to adapt the lease agreements. Moreover, the Company set up
training courses for employees. As a general rule, the Company's Legal Department assists
operational departments for the set-up of contracts of all types. Furthermore, specialized
external counsels are called upon whenever necessary.
Due to the inherent complexity and form requirements of the tax regulations under which
Foncière des Régions operates its business, the Company may be exposed to tax risk if it
breaches these regulations. In such cases, Foncière des Régions could be subject to tax
adjustments and disputes.
Foncière des Régions and its subsidiaries are also exposed to possible changes in tax rules in
the countries in which they operate.
In the normal course of its business, the Group may become involved in legal proceedings
(relating to, for example contractual liability, its liability as an employer or its criminal liability),
and may be subject to tax assessments and administrative procedures. A reputational risk
and/or a risk of image is associated with each of these risks, particularly in case of behaviour
contrary to business ethics or good practices.
There are no regulatory, judicial or arbitral procedures, including any proceedings of which the
Group is aware and which are pending or threatened, which may have or has had over the past
12 months, adverse effects on the Group's financial situation or profitability.
The Company has implemented a system of audits and internal checks to anticipate and
manage these risks.
3.1 Risks relating with lease regulations
In France, the law on commercial leases, reinforced by the Law of June 18th 2014, imposes
certain restrictions and obligations on the lessor. Contractual provisions relating to term,
termination, renewal, security deposit, and rent indexation are of public order and may restrict,
for example, the flexibility of owners to increase rent in line with market changes and thereby
to maximise their rental income.
In addition, tenants have the option of vacating premises at the lease expiry date as well as, in
principle, at the end of any three-year period unless explicitly agreed otherwise, which is now
limited.
The impacts of the Law of June 18th 2014 have been taken into consideration by the
Company. However, new changes to the rules applicable to commercial lease, especially in
terms of duration, rent indexation and capping, and the calculation of eviction compensation
for tenants, could adversely impact the valuation of the Company's assets, its results, business
activity or financial position.
A regulatory watch set up to anticipate and analyse such risks is still in force.
In Germany, the leases are governed by the local regulations applicable to residential leases.
The local teams specialised in residential asset management monitor the implementation of
these regulations.
3.2. Risks relating to the SIIC regime
Foncière des Régions is subject to the tax regime applicable to SIIC (Sociétés d'Investissements
Immobiliers Cotées – Listed Real Estate Investment Companies) and as such is not subject to
corporate tax. Opting for the SIIC regime involves the immediate liability for an exit tax at the
reduced rate of 19% on unrealised capital gains relating to properties and securities of entities
not subject to corporation tax. Exit tax is payable over four years, in four instalments, starting
from the year during which the option has been exercised. In return, the Company undertakes
to pay out 95% of its profits generated by the leasing of its real estate assets, 60% of capital
gains generated on its disposals and 100% of dividends received from SIIC-status subsidiaries.
These provisions require various conditions to be satisfied, which have been continually
modified by successive governments, in particular as part of budget laws, and are also subject
to interpretation by the tax authorities.
Compliance with the SIIC tax regime is analysed on a regular basis by the Taxation
Department and by external advisers in order to limit the risks listed above.
3.3 Environmental risks
As a property owner and manager, Foncière des Régions is required to comply with all
applicable environmental regulations. Non-compliance with such environmental regulations,
or the need to comply with new environmental regulations that may be enacted, may result in
an increase in costs and, consequently, have an impact on the results of Foncière des Régions.
The potential risks in this area are as follows:
E.1 Total proceeds
from the Issue
For illustrative purposes, the gross proceeds and the estimated net proceeds would be:
Section E - Offer

the underwriting agreement may be terminated. In the event of termination of the
underwriting agreement and if subscriptions have not reached 75% of the share issue,
the issue may fail to take place and the subscriptions may be cancelled retroactively.

the liquidity of the New Shares could be lower due to their listing on a separate
quotation line and due to the fraction of the capital they will represent;

in the event of a drop in the Company's share price, the preferential subscription rights
may suffer a loss in value;

the Company's preferential subscription rights may be sold during the subscription
period and the Company's shares may be sold during or after the subscription period,
which may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Company's shares or the
value of the preferential subscription rights;

the volatility and liquidity of the Company's shares may fluctuate significantly;

the market price of the Company's New Shares may fluctuate and fall below the share
subscription price when the preferential subscription rights are exercised;

shareholders who do not exercise their preferential subscription rights would see their
shareholding diluted;
specific to New
Shares

the market for preferential subscription rights may only offer limited liquidity and be
subject to high volatility;
D.3 Main risks The main risk factors associated with New Shares are described below:
The Insurance Department controls that risk by challenging the different insurance
companies, in particular through its broker, by working on policy renewals well in advance,
and by spreading the policies among several insurance companies.
the Company's assets, its business, its financial situation and its results.
The Company believes that the nature of the covered risks and the amounts of the guarantees
from which it benefits are in line with market practice in its business sector. However, it could
face increased costs from its insurance policies or sustain losses that may not be fully covered
by the insurance in place. In addition, given the size of the assets to be insured and the level of
insurance cover sought, it may not be able to obtain adequate insurance cover at an acceptable
cost, or it may even be unable to cover all or part of certain risks. The cost - or in the event of
insurance claims - the unavailability of adequate insurance cover, could affect the valuation of
3.4 Risks related to the costs and availability of appropriate insurance cover
environmental damages, safety hazards and more generally non-compliance with legal

and regulatory obligations may result in civil and, if applicable, criminal liability, thus
bringing on adverse consequences for the Company's image.
health or pollution risks, (particularly land and subsoil) that could generate significant

extra costs and delays linked to the search for and removal of toxic substances or
materials when engaging in development or building renovation projects;
E.2a and estimate of
the total
disbursements
related to the
Issue /
Estimated net
proceeds from
the Issue
Reasons for the
Issue

gross proceeds: approximately 255 million euros;

payment of financial intermediaries and legal and administrative costs: approximately
3 million euros;

estimated net proceeds: approximately 252 million euros.
The Issue aims at providing, together with the disposal of non-strategic assets and the
resources available to the Company, the financing for its investments and its growth
opportunities in each of its business activities (offices, residential and hotels), among which
the acquisition of 14.6% of Foncière des Murs' share capital, as announced on February 20th
2015, and the tender offer (offre publique d'acquisition - OPA) in respect of the 9.2% of the share
capital of Foncière des Murs that is held by shareholders that have not signed commitments
not to tender their securities in the tender offer (OPA) that is expected to take place during the
first half of 2015.
E.3 Arrangements
and conditions
for the Issue
Number of New Shares to be issued
3,917,722 New Shares.
Subscription price of New Shares
65 euros per share (nominal value of 3 euros and issue premium of 62 euros).
Dividend entitlement of the New Shares
The New Shares will carry rights to dividends from January 1st 2015 and will not give right to
the dividend which will be paid in 2015 in respect of the year ended December 31st 2014.
Preferential subscription right
Subscription to the New Shares will be reserved preferentially:

to holders of existing shares recorded in account at the end of the trading day of
February 27th 2015; and

to transferees of preferential subscription rights.
Holders of net share settled bonds convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for
existing shares issued on 24 May 2011 and maturing on 1 January 2017 (the "ORNANE
2011"), who have exercised their entitlement to the allocation of shares but to whom the
shares will not have been delivered before the deadline of February 27th 2015, will not be able
to participate in the share capital increase.
Given the conditions to exercise the conversion right under the net share settled bonds
convertible into new shares and/or exchangeable for existing shares issued on 20 November
2013 and maturing on 1 April 2019 (the "ORNANE 2013"), the holders of ORNANE 2013
will not be able to participate in the share capital increase.
As regards free shares plans which are not yet vested, no preferential subscription right will be
allocated to holders of these plans.
Holders of preferential subscription rights will be able to subscribe:

on an irreducible basis, to 1 New Share, with a nominal value of 3 euros, for 16 existing
shares owned (16 preferential subscription rights give the right to subscribe to 1 New
Share at a price of 65 euros per share), excluding fractional shares;

on a reducible basis, to the number of New Shares which they want on top of those
which they will receive by exercising their rights on an irreducible basis.
Preferential subscription rights will be separated on March 2nd 2015 and traded on Euronext
Paris until closure of the subscription period, i.e. until the close of trading on March 12th 2015
inclusive, at the close of trading, under the ISIN code FR0012580124.
Theoretical value of the preferential subscription right and offered discount
Based on the closing price of Foncière des Régions' shares on February 24th 2015, i.e. 93.57
euros and taking into account a dividend per share of 4.30 euros, which will be submitted to
the next shareholders' meeting of the Company to be called to decide on the financial
statements for the financial year 2014:

the issue price of the New Shares (equal to 65 euros) is at a discount of 27.2% to the
value of the share, after detachment of the dividend,

the theoretical value of the preferential subscription right is 1.428 euros,

the theoretical value of the ex-right share, after detachment of the dividend, is 87.84
euros,

the issue price of the New Shares is at a discount of 26% to the theoretical value of the
ex-right share, after detachment of the dividend.
These values prejudge neither the value of the preferential subscription right during the
subscription period nor the value of the ex-right share, after detachment of the dividend, nor
discounts as they will be observed on the market.
Subscription intentions of the Company's main shareholders or members of its
administrative, management or supervisory bodies or anyone intending to take out a
subscription of more than 5%
Subscription commitment of DFR Investment
DFR Investment, a shareholder holding 7,122,856 shares in the Company (i.e. 11.36% of the
share capital) on the date of the Securities Note, agreed irrevocably on February 25th 2015, to
subscribe to 445,178 New Shares, on an irreducible basis, upon the exercise of all its 7,122,856
preferential subscription rights (excluding fractional shares).
Subscription commitment of Aterno
Aterno, a shareholder holding 10,239,198 shares in the Company (i.e. 16.33% of the share
capital) on the date of the Securities Note, agreed irrevocably on February 25th 2015, to
subscribe to 639,949 New Shares, on an irreducible basis, upon the exercise of all its
10,239,198 preferential subscription rights (excluding fractional shares).
Subscription commitment of ACM Vie
ACM Vie, a shareholder holding 4,862,145 shares in the Company (i.e. 7.76% of the share
capital) on the date of the Securities Note, agreed irrevocably on February 25th 2015, to
subscribe to 303,884 New Shares, on an irreducible basis, upon the exercise of all its 4,862,145
preferential subscription rights (excluding share fractions).
Subscription commitment of the Covea Group

GMF Vie, a société anonyme, with a share capital of 186,966,736 euros, whose registered
office is at 1, rue Raoul Dautry à Ermont (95120) and registered with the Trade and
Companies' Register of Pontoise under number 315 814 806 ("GMF Vie"),

MMA Vie, a société anonyme, with a share capital of 142,622,936 euros, whose registered
office is at 14, boulevard Marie et Alexandre Oyon au Mans (72030 Cedex 9) and
registered with the Trade and Companies' Register of Le Mans under number
440 042 174 ("MMA Vie"),

GMF Assurances, a société anonyme, with a share capital of 181,385,440 euros, whose
registered office is at 76, rue de Prony in Paris (75017) and registered with the Trade and
Companies' Register of Paris under number 398 972 901 ("GMF Assurances"),

Immobilière des MMA, a société par actions simplifiée, with a share capital of 59,754,000
euros, whose registered office is at 10, boulevard Alexandre Oyon au Mans (72000) and
registered with the Trade and Companies' Register of Le Mans under number
333 986 719 ("Immobilière des MMA"),

MAAF Vie, a société anonyme with a Management Board and a Supervisory Board, with a
share capital of 69,230,896 euros, whose registered office is at the locality Chaban à
Chauray (79180) and registered with the Trade and Companies' Register of Niort under
number 337 804 819 ("MAAF Vie"),

La Garantie Mutuelle des Fonctionnaires, a mutual insurance company whose registered
office is at 76, rue de Prony in Paris (75017) and registered with the Trade and
Companies' Register of Paris under number 775 691 140 ("GMF Mutuelle"),

Sécurité Pierre Investissement, a société anonyme with a share capital of 146,520,870 euros,
whose registered office is at 7, avenue Marcel Proust in Chartres (28000) and registered
with the Trade and Companies' Register of Chartres under number 378 454 128
("Sécurité Pierre Investissement"),

Assistance Protection Juridique, a société anonyme with share capital of 7,017,808 euros,
whose registered office is at Immeuble Le Neptune, 1, rue Galilée at Noisy le grand
Cedex (93195) and registered with the Trade and Companies' Register of Bobigny under
number 334 656 386 ("Assistance Protection Juridique"),

La Sauvegarde, a société anonyme with share capital of 38,313,200 euros, whose registered
office is at 76, rue de Prony in Paris (75017) and registered with the Trade and
Companies' Register of Paris under number 612 007 674 ("La Sauvegarde"),

Fidelia Assistance, a société anonyme with a share capital of 21,593,600 euros, whose
registered office is at 27, quai Carnot in Saint Cloud (92210) and registered with the
Trade and Companies' Register of Nanterre under number 377 768 601 ("Fidelia
Assistance"),

MAAF Santé, a mutual governed by book II of the Code de la mutualité, whose registered
office is at the locality Chaban à Chauray (79180) and whose SIREN ID is 331 542 142
("MAAF Santé"),

MAAF Assurances SA, a société anonyme with a share capital of 160,000,000 euros, whose
registered office is at the locality Chaban à Chauray (79180) and registered with the
Trade and Companies' Register of Niort under number 542 073 580 ("MAAF SA"),

Assurances Banque Populaire IARD, a société anonyme with a Management Board and a
Supervisory Board, with share capital of 50,000,000 euros, whose registered office is at
the locality Chaban à Chauray (79180) and registered with the Trade and Companies
Register of Niort under number 401 380 472 ("ABP IARD"),
(together the "Covea Group"), shareholders together holding 8,406,210 shares in the
Company (i.e. 13.41% of the share capital) on the date of the Securities Note, have agreed,
each as far as it is concerned, severally but not jointly, irrevocably, on February 25th 2015, to
subscribe to 525,388 New Shares, on an irreducible basis, upon the exercise of all their
8,406,210 preferential subscription rights (excluding fractional shares).
Subscription commitments cover a total of 48.87% of the amount of the share capital
increase.
The Company is unaware of the intentions of Predica and of its other shareholders. Should
Predica decide to subscribe to the Issue, a press release would be published in this respect.
Underwriting agreement
The Issue of the New Shares is subject to an underwriting agreement covering the entire Issue
(other than the part covered by subscription commitments) dated February 25th 2015 between
the Company and BNP PARIBAS and MORGAN STANLEY as Joint Lead Managers and
Joint Bookrunners (together, the "Underwriters"). This underwriting agreement may be
cancelled at any time by the Underwriters, up to (and including) the settlement and delivery
date and under certain usual circumstances. This agreement does not constitute a performance
guarantee (garantie de bonne fin) within the meaning of article L. 225-145 of the Code de commerce.
If the underwriting agreement is cancelled and if the transaction has not been 75% subscribed,
the Issue may not be completed and subscriptions may be cancelled retroactively.
Countries in which the capital increase will be open to the public
The offer will be open to the public only in France.
Restrictions applicable to the offer
The distribution of the French Prospectus, the sale of shares, of preferential subscription
rights and the subscription to the New Shares may, in certain countries, including the United
States, be subject to specific regulations.
Procedure for exercising the preferential subscription right
To exercise their preferential subscription rights, holders should submit their request to their
authorized financial intermediary at any time between March 2nd 2015 and March 12th 2015
inclusive, at the close of trading and pay the corresponding subscription price.
Unexercised preferential subscription rights will automatically lapse at the end of the
subscription period, i.e. March 12th 2015 at the close of trading.
Financial intermediaries
Subscriptions to New Shares and payments of funds by subscribers whose shares are held
under the administered registered form (sous la forme nominative administrée) or under the bearer
form (au porteur), should be submitted up to March 12th 2015 inclusive to their authorized
financial intermediary acting in their name and on their behalf.
Subscriptions and payments by subscribers whose shares are held under the pure registered
form (sous la forme nominative pure) should be submitted free of charge up to March 12th 2015
inclusive to BNP Paribas Securities Services, 9, quai de Débarcadère, 93761 Pantin Cedex.
Funds paid in respect of subscriptions will be centralized by BNP Paribas Securities Services,
9, quai de Débarcadère, 93761 Pantin Cedex, which will be prepare the funds deposit
certificate recording the share capital increase.
Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners
BNP PARIBAS, 16, boulevard des Italiens, 75009 Paris

MORGAN STANLEY, 61, rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris
Indicative timetable
Dates Transactions
February 19th 2015 Decision of the Board of Directors to carry out the Issue
February 25th 2015 Decision by the CEO determining the final terms of the Issue
February 25th 2015 AMF visa on the French Prospectus
Signing of the underwriting agreement
February 26th 2015 Distribution of a press release by the Company describing the main terms of
the share capital increase and the availability of the French Prospectus
February 26th 2015 Publication by Euronext of the notice relating to the rights issue
March 2nd 2015 Opening of the subscription period
Separation and start of trading of preferential subscription rights on
Euronext Paris
March 12th 2015 Closure of the subscription period (at the close of trading)
End of listing of the preferential subscription rights
from March 13th to
19th 2015
Centralisation of subscriptions
March 19th 2015 Distribution of a press release by the Company announcing the result of the
subscriptions
Distribution by Euronext of the admission notice for the New Shares,
stating the final amount of the share capital increase and stating the
allotment ratio for subscriptions on a reducible basis (à titre réductible)
March 23rd 2015 Issue of the New Shares
Settlement and delivery of the New Shares
E.4 Interests that
are material to
the Issue
BNP PARIBAS and MORGAN STANLEY, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners for
the Issue, and/or some of their affiliates, have provided and/or may provide in the future
various banking, financial, investment, commercial and other services to the Company or to
companies in its Group, to their shareholders or to their corporate officers, for which they
have received or may receive payment.
The subscription intentions of members of the Company's Board of Directors, or
shareholders in the Company represented on the latter, are described above.
E.5 Person or entity
offering to sell
Person or entity offering to sell shares
shares / Lock
up agreement
Pursuant to article L. 225-206 of the Code de commerce, the Company cannot subscribe to its
own shares. Preferential subscription rights to shares separated from the shares owned by the
Company will be disposed of on the market before the end of the subscription period under
the conditions of article L. 225-210 of the Code de commerce.
Abstention agreement by the Company
90 calendar days, subject to certain exceptions.
Lock-up agreement of DFR Investment and Aterno
90 calendar days, subject to certain exceptions.
DFR Investment and Aterno hold, as at the date of the Securities Note, 11.36% and 16.33%
of the Company's share capital, respectively.
Lock-up agreement of ACM Vie and the Covea Group
Period ending on the latest of the following dates: (i) the twenty-fourth (24th) calendar day
following the date of the Securities Note or (ii) the settlement and delivery date for the New
Shares, subject to certain exceptions.
ACM Vie and the Covea Group hold, as at the date of the Securities Note, 7.76% and 13.41%
of the Company's share capital, respectively, and, together with the other shareholders who
have made subscription commitments, 48.87% of the Company's share capital.
E.6 Dilution
amount and
Impact of the Issue on the shareholders' equity
By way of illustration, the impact of the Issue of the New Shares on the Group consolidated
shareholders' equity (group share) on a per share basis (calculated on the basis of the Group
consolidated shareholders' equity – as reflected in the estimated consolidated financial
statements as at December 31st 2014 – and the number of shares composing the Company's
share capital as at December 31st 2014, after deducting shares owned by the Company) would
be as follows:
percentage
(in euros per share) Non-diluted basis Diluted basis(1)
Before the Issue of 3,917,722 New Shares 66.38 68.57
After the Issuer of 3,917,722 New Shares 66.30 68.39
(1) Including the 5,253,944 ORNANE 2011 and the 4,071,757 ORNANE 2013 which are outstanding, as well
as the 313,216 free shares which are not yet vested, as at the date of this Securities Note. It should be noted that there is
no other financial instrument or right giving access to new or existing shares in the Company.
Impact of the Issue on the shareholders
By way of illustration, the impact of Issue of the New Shares on the percentage interest of a
shareholder holding 1% of the share capital of Foncière des Régions prior to the Issue and
that does not subscribe in the Issue (calculated on the basis of the number of shares forming
the Company's share capital as at the date of the Securities Note) would be as follows:
Shareholder's interest (in %)
Non-diluted basis Diluted basis(1)
Before the Issue of 3,917,722 New Shares 1% 0.86%
After the Issue of 3,917,722 New Shares 0.94% 0.81%
(1) Including the 5,253,944 ORNANE 2011 and the 4,071,757 ORNANE 2013 which are outstanding, as well
as the 313,216 free shares which are not yet vested, as at the date of this Securities Note. It should be noted that there is
no other financial instrument or right giving access to new or existing shares in the Company.
E.7 Estimate of
expenses billed
to investors by
the issuer
Not applicable.