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DIC Asset AG — Earnings Release 2019
Nov 4, 2019
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Dear Shareholders,
Today we are presenting you our report for the first nine months of 2019. This report impressively demonstrates the excellent progress we are making in harnessing our unique and diversified business model to create value that is successfully reflected in our key performance indicators and results.
Our aim is to enhance value along the entire value chain and for the duration of the real estate life cycle. We are doing this with increasing success based on our well-advanced portfolio development activities and in the institutional business, which we have efficiently expanded with the acquisition of the German Estate Group. Our Commercial Portfolio is also continuing its steady upward trend as a result of continuous optimisation and diversification.
The key headlines after nine months are:
- n Assets under management up 43% to EUR 7.3 billion
- n Transactions currently around EUR 1.26 billion exceeding our 2018 transaction record after just nine months
- n With annualised rental income of EUR 18.0 million, letting performance is considerably up on the previous year (9M 2018: EUR 16.8 million), with average rent per sqm for new leases and renewals rising by 22%
- n Significant improvement in Commercial Portfolio quality:
- EPRA vacancy rate of 7.3%, down 110 basis points
- Annualised rental income up 4% to EUR 103 million; up 1.7% to EUR 93.9 million on a like-for-like basis
- WALT increased from 5.1 years to 6.2 years
- n Dynamic growth in real estate management fees by 69% to EUR 38.9 million
- n Sharp rise in funds from operations (FFO) by 40% to EUR 68.5 million
DIC Asset AG's nine-month results underline the exceptional, highly reliable and profitable synergies between our management expertise, both on the institutional investor platform and in our own portfolio, as well as our capital-efficient use of resources. According to our detailed analysis, both segments have an enterprise value of between EUR 20.71 and EUR 22.21 per share (details follow in report).
Based on our results and activities, we expect that we will continue to successfully strike DIC Asset's typical profitable balance between dynamic growth, opportunism, and reliable, attractive dividends in the interests of our shareholders.
We are therefore confirming our higher growth target for transactions, updating our forecast for rental income at the upper end of the range at EUR 100.0 million and lifting our full-year 2019 target for funds from operations (FFO) to EUR 95 million.
Frankfurt am Main, October 2019
Sonja Wärntges Johannes von Mutius
Highlig hts
AuM EUR 7.3 billion +43 %
FFO
increases by 40% to E U R 68.5 million, full-year guidance increased to E U R 95 million
LETTING PERFORMANCE
of E U R 18 million with a 22% increase in average rent to E U R 12.02/sqm for signed leases
EPRA VACANCY RATE
of the Commercial Portfolio reduced by 110 bps to 7.3 %
li k e -for -li k e
annualised rental income increased by 1.7% in the Commercial Portfolio

NAV
incl. valuation of Institutional Business in a range of E U R 20.71 to E U R 22.21 per share
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT FEES FROM INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS
increase by 69% to EUR 38.9 million
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
improved significantly; average interest rate drops to 2.1 %

WALT
in the Commercial Portfolio rises from 5.1 to 6.2 years
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DIC Asset AG | Quarterly Statement Q3 2019
asset- And Property management Performance (1/4)
Strong growth in assets under management

Portfolio by segment
| Commercial Portfolio |
Institutional Business |
Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2019 | 96 | 77 | 173 | |
| Number of properties | 31.12.2018 | 101 | 77 | 178 |
| 30.09.2018 | 103 | 78 | 181 | |
| 30.09.2019 | 1,800.9 | 5,513.6 | 7,314.5 | |
| Market value in EUR million* |
31.12.2018 | 1,696.8 | 3,948.9 | 5,645.7 |
| 30.09.2018 | 1,576.1 | 3,492.9 | 5,069.0 | |
| 30.09.2019 | 903,400 | 1,112,200 | 2,015,600 | |
| Rental space in sqm | 31.12.2018 | 893,500 | 966,700 | 1,860,200 |
| 30.09.2018 | 906,300 | 947,600 | 1,853,900 |
* Market value as at 31.12.2017 / 31.12.2018, later acquisitions generally considered at cost
- n Assets under management rose by 43% year-on-year to EUR 7.3 billion (30 September 2018: EUR 5.1 billion), distributed across 173 properties with rental space of around 2.0 million sqm
- n As of 30 September 2019, the Commercial Portfolio comprised 96 properties with a market value of approx. EUR 1.8 billion (30 September 2018: 103 properties totalling EUR 1.6 billion). The rental space of approx. 0.9 million sqm in the Commercial Portfolio is allocated as follows: 67% offices, 19% retail and wholesale, 13% Other commercial use, and 1% residential
- n Assets under management in the Institutional Business as of 30 September 2019 increased to approx. EUR 5.5 billion (30 September 2018: EUR 3.5 billion, of which EUR 1.9 billion in the former Funds segment and EUR 1.6 billion in the former Other Investments segment). The rental space of approx. 1.1 million sqm in the Institutional Business is allocated as follows: 85% offices, 9% retail and wholesale, and 6% Other commercial use
Types of use Basis: annualised rental income

asset- And Property management Performance (2/4)
Acquisition volume exceeds the EUR 1 billion mark
TRANSACTIONS IN 2019
| in EUR million (Number of properties) |
Notarisations in 2019 YTD |
Notarisations in 2019 / Transfer of possession, benefits and assoc. risks in 2019 YTD |
Notarisations in 2018 / Transfer of possession, benefits and assoc. risks in 2019 YTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions | |||
| Commercial Portfolio | 216 (4) | 73 (2) | 45 (1) |
| Institutional Business | 914 (11) | 780 (8) | 466 (4) |
| Total | 1,130 (15) | 853 (10) | 511 (5) |
| Sales | |||
| Commercial Portfolio | 58 (8) | 21 (6) | 27 (2) |
| Institutional Business | 73 (2) | 73 (2) | 1 (1) |
| Total | 131 (10) | 94 (8) | 28 (3) |
Transaction Volume

- n Our transaction teams have already surpassed the record figure for 2018 (EUR 1.2 billion) with a transaction volume of EUR 1.26 billion to date
- n On the acquisition side, 15 properties with a total volume of over EUR 1.1 billion (total investment cost) were purchased:
- 4 properties for around EUR 216 million for the Commercial Portfolio
- 11 properties for around EUR 914 million for the Institutional Business
- n On the sales side, the sale of 10 properties with a total value of around EUR 131 million has been notarised to date this year:
- 8 properties for around EUR 58 million from the Commercial Portfolio
- 2 properties with a value of EUR 73 million from the Institutional Business
asset- And Property management Performance (3/4)
Selected acquisition since 30 June 2019

asset- And Property management Performance (4/4)
Strong increase in average rent achieved for contracts signed

Top Lettings
| NH Hotels Deutschland GmbH |
R | Commercial Portfolio |
Düsseldorf | 15,000 sqm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landesbetrieb Vermögen u. Bau Baden Württemberg |
R | Commercial Portfolio |
Mannheim | 9,700 sqm |
| Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf |
N | Institutional Business |
Düsseldorf | 8,100 sqm |
| ver.di Vereinte Dienst leistungsgewerkschaft |
R | Commercial Portfolio |
Saalfeld | 6,900 sqm |
| Ricoh Deutschland | R | Institutional Business |
Hannover | 6,900 sqm |
| N - New Lettings, R - Renewal |
Lease maturity

- n Letting performance in the first nine months amounted to 124,700 sqm, of which 55% (68,800 sqm) was attributable to lease renewals and 45% (55,900 sqm) to new leases
- n The average rent per sqm of signed contracts rose significantly by 22%, from EUR 9.82 to EUR 12.02
- n Our lettings teams were able to secure agreements with annualised rental income of EUR 18.0 million (9M 2018; EUR 16.8 million), an increase on the previous year:
- The Commercial Portfolio contributed EUR 10.1 million (56%)
- The Institutional Business generated EUR 7.9 million (44%)
- n The 2019 lease expiry volume fell to just 1.7% as a result of letting activities. Almost 70% of leases expire in 2023 or later
COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO SEGMENT
Significant increase in portfolio quality
DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL PORTFOLIO*
| 30.09.2019 | 31.12 2018 | 30.09.2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of properties | 96 | 101 | 103 |
| Market value (in EUR million) | 1,800.9 | 1,696.8 | 1,576.1 |
| Rental space in sqm | 903,400 | 893,500 | 906,300 |
| Annualised rental income in EUR million | 103.0 | 97.6 | 97.9 |
| Avg. rent per sqm in EUR | 9.96 | 9.64 | 9.61 |
| WALT in years | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| EPRA vacancy rate in % | 7.3 | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Gross rental yield in % | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.4 |
* all figures excluding repositioning properties except for number of properties, market values and rental space

n As of 30 September 2019, the Commercial Portfolio comprised 96 properties with a market value of approx. EUR 1.8 billion (30 September 2018: EUR 1.6 billion, 103 properties) and rental space of 903,400 sqm
n As a result of the strong letting performance, the EPRA vacancy rate fell by 110 basis points year-on-year to 7.3% (Q3 2018: 8.4%)
n Annualised rental income rose to EUR 103.0 million (Q3 2018: EUR 97.9 million) due to lettings and acquisitions, while like-for-like rental income grew by 1.7% to EUR 93.9 million
n The weighted average lease term (WALT) increased significantly year-on-year from 5.1 years to 6.2 years
DIC Asset AG | Quarterly Statement Q3 2019 8
* excluding repositioning and warehousing properties
Property Development
Successful portfolio development in the Commercial Portfolio
Darmstadt Regional Council celebrates progress of Wilhelminenhaus project
Large parts of redevelopment complete > Staff almost ready to return
- n The Wilhelminenhaus, the headquarters of the Darmstadt Regional Council, have been undergoing a full renovation since December 2018
- n Upgrading of technical equipment, accessible redevelopment and the installation of a photovoltaic system on the roof
- n Investment cost: approx. EUR 34 million
- n DIC Asset arranged alternative premises for the tenant in Darmstadt for the approximately 18-month duration of the renovation work. This ensured that the Regional Council's work could continue without interruption during this period
- n Scheduled completion and occupation of renovated office space expected in first quarter of 2020

Property Development
Successful portfolio development in the Institutional Business

building in Wiesbaden
Construction progress celebrated with future property users
New Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt, BKA) site in Frankfurter Straße for around 850 civil servants
- n Around 25,000 sqm of lettable space
- n Repositioning after departure of previous anchor tenant
- n Fully let to the Institute for Federal Real Estate (Bundesanstalt für Immobilienaufgaben); to be used by the BKA
- n Scheduled completion of renovation work and move in by new user planned for early 2020
- n Central location in Wiesbaden city centre
- n Property of the DIC Office Balance I fund portfolio

INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS Segment
Individual investment strategies with distinct profiles

- n Our Institutional Business segment is managed by our subsidiary GEG, which had assets under management totalling EUR 5.5 billion as of 30 September 2019 (30 September 2018: EUR 3.5 billion)
- n Pool funds include the successful DIC Office Balance fund series, as well as the funds GEG Public Infrastructure I and GEG Deutschland Value I with around EUR 2.0 billion (36%) in assets under management
- n We offer our clients core properties such as the ibc Campus or the Japan Tower in Frankfurt in suitable investment structures such as club deals. We currently manage five club deals with AuM of EUR 0.8 billion (15%)
- n For selected investors, we design individual mandates tailored to their specific needs (currently 11 with AuM of EUR 2.7 billion), predominantly with landmark assets (49%)

INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS Segment
Sharp rise in real estate management fees – sustainable income from transaction business

Share of the profit of associates

- n Real estate management fees from the Institutional Business increased by 69% to EUR 38.9 million in the first nine months of 2019 (9M 2018: EUR 23.0 million)
- n Fees for asset and property management and development are strongly correlated with assets under management and rose by 63% to EUR 14.2 million (9M 2018: EUR 8.7 million)
- n Transaction and performance fees, i.e. fees for acquisitions and disposals and the setup of investment products as well as for exceeding defined IRR hurdles via successful real estate management, also rose significantly by 73% to EUR 24.7 million in the first nine months of the year (9M 2018: EUR 14.3 million)
- n In addition to management fees, we also generate share of the profit of associates from our equity investments in investment products in the Institutional Business. These amounted to EUR 4.8 million in the first nine months of 2019 (9M 2018: EUR 1.4 million)
Income Statement
Strong rise in income from Institutional Business lifts profit for the period
Consolidated income statement
| in EUR million | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | ∆ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | Œ 75.6 |
75.2 | 0% |
| Profit on disposal of properties |
4.4 | 14.0 | -69% |
| Real Estate Management fees |
38.9 |
23.0 | 69% |
| Share of the profit of associates |
Ž 17.7 |
11.6 | 53% |
| Net other income | 0.5 | 0.0 | >100% |
| Operating expenses | -30.9 |
-22.6 | 37% |
| Administrative expenses | -12.1 | -8.9 | 36% |
| Personnel expenses | -18.8 | -13.7 | 37% |
| Depreciation and amortisation |
-24.8 | -22.1 | 12% |
| Net interest result | -25.2 |
-27.5 | -9% |
| Interest income | 7.7 | 6.8 | 14% |
| Interest expenses | -32.9 | -34.3 | -4% |
| Profit for the period | ' 40.0 |
33.9 | 18% |
- Gross rental income is slightly up year-on-year to EUR 75.6 million (Q3 2018: EUR 75.2 million). Rent increases, new leases and acquisitions exceeded the decline in rental income as a result of sales
- Real estate management fees increased sharply by 69% to EUR 38.9 million (Q3 2018: EUR 23.0 million), thus already surpassing the full-year figure for 2018. Due to the increase in assets under management and the high transaction volume, asset and property management and development fees (EUR 14.2 million, +63%) as well as transaction and performance fees (EUR 24.7 million, +73%) rose significantly
- The share of the profit of associates also increased considerably by 53% to EUR 17.7 million (Q3 2018: EUR 11.6 million), driven by EUR 3.1 million higher investment income from the Institutional Business on the one hand and the EUR 2.7 million increase in the TLG dividend on the other hand
- Operating expenses rose by 37% to EUR -30.9 million (Q3 2018: EUR -22.6 million), driven by the integration of GEG. This figure includes transaction costs of EUR 2.2 million as of Q3 2019. Expected synergy effects (from 2020) are not yet reflected in this figure
- Net interest result improved to EUR -25.2 million (Q3 2018: EUR -27.5 million) as a result of higher interest income and better financing conditions
- Profit for the period rose by 18% to EUR 40.0 million (Q3 2018: EUR 33.9 million) due to the increase in real estate management fees and the higher share of the profit of associates
FFO
FFO matches 2018 full-year figure after just nine months
Reconciliation to FFO
| in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net rental income | 65.5 | 63.5 | +3% |
| Administrative expenses | -12.1 | -8.9 | +36% |
| Personnel expenses | -18.8 | -13.7 | +37% |
| Other operating income/expenses | 0.5 | 0.0 | >100% |
| Real estate management fees | 38.9 | 23.0 | +69% |
| Share of the profit or loss of associates without project developments and sales |
17.7 | 11.6 | +53% |
| Net interest result | -25.2 | -27.5 | -8% |
| Other adjustments* | 2.0 | 1.0 | +100% |
| Funds from operations (FFO) | 68.5 | 49.0 | +40% |

- n FFO rose by 40% to EUR 68.5 million, mainly as a result of significantly higher real estate management fees, a sharp increase in the share of the profit of associates, higher net rental income and improved net interest result. The transaction-related increase in operating expenses had an offsetting effect
- n FFO per share increased by 37% to EUR 0.96 (adjusted pursuant to IFRS; 9M 2018: EUR 0.70)
* The other adjustments include:
– Transaction, legal and consulting costs of EUR 1,852 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,032 thousand)
– Administrative expenses and personnel costs of EUR 128 thousand (previous year: EUR 0 thousand)
9M 2018 9M 2019
Segment Reporting
Growing FFO contribution from Institutional Business
Segment reporting
| in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Portfolio |
Institutional Business |
TLG dividend |
Total | Commercial Portfolio |
Institutional Business |
TLG dividend |
Total | ||
| Key earnings figures | |||||||||
| Gross rental income (GRI) | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.2 | 75.2 | |||||
| Net rental income (NRI) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | |||||
| Profits on property disposals | 4.4 | 4.4 | 14.0 | 14.0 | |||||
| Real estate management fees | 38.9 | 38.9 | 23.0 | 23.0 | |||||
| Share of the profit or loss of associates | 4.8 | 12.9 | 17.7 | 1.4 | 10.2 | 11.6 | |||
| Net interest result | -21.8 | -1.8 | -1.6 | -25.2 | -21.0 | -1.5 | -5.0 | -27.5 | |
| Operational expenditure (OPEX) | -8.7 | -20.7 | -1.5 | -30.9 | -10.2 | -11.3 | -1.1 | -22.6 | |
| - thereof administrative costs | -3.1 | -8.5 | -0.5 | -12.1 | -4.0 | -4.5 | -0.4 | -8.9 | |
| - thereof personnel costs | -5.6 | -12.2 | -1.0 | -18.8 | -6.1 | -6.8 | -0.7 | -13.7 | |
| Other adjustments* | -0.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.0 | |
| Funds from Operations (FFO) | 35.2 | 23.4 | 9.9 | 68.5 | 32.6 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 49.0 |
- n At EUR 35.2 million, the contribution made by the Commercial Portfolio segment was up 8% year-on-year, due to higher net rental income and lower operating expenses. Net interest result decreased slightly as a result of acquisitions
- n The Institutional Business segment contributed EUR 23.4 million (9M 2018: EUR 12.3 million), an increase of 90% driven by higher real estate management fees and an increase in the share of the profit of associates. The transaction-related increase in operating expenses had an offsetting effect
* The other adjustments include:
– Transaction, legal and consulting costs of EUR 1,852 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,032 thousand)
– Administrative expenses and personnel costs of EUR 128 thousand (previous year: EUR 0 thousand)

Balance Sheet
Increase in total assets due to acquisitions
Balance sheet overview
| in EUR million | 30.09.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | Œ 2,593.2 |
2,490.1 |
| Non-current assets | 2,045.4 |
2,086.5 |
| – thereof goodwill | 173.0 |
0 |
| Current assets | 547.8 |
403.6 |
| Total equity | Ž 929.0 |
895.9 |
| Non-current loans and borrowings |
1,273.6 |
1,181.0 |
| Current loans and borrowings |
272.5 |
300.1 |
| Other liabilities | 118.1 | 113.0 |
| Total liabilities | 1,664.2 | 1,594.1 |
| Balance sheet equity ratio | 35.8% |
36.0% |
- The balance sheet for the first nine months is dominated by acquisitions for the Commercial Portfolio and Institutional Business, the acquisition of GEG and the sale of the TLG equity investment. Total assets rose by EUR 103.1 million overall
- Non-current assets, including a goodwill of EUR 173 million following the acquisition of GEG, increased mainly due to acquisitions of properties and the GEG. The sale of the TLG stake had an offsetting impact. Current assets rose driven by assets held for sale, which concerns properties we acquired for further placement in the Institutional Business segment
- Equity rose by a total of EUR 33.1 million to EUR 929.0 million as a result of the profit for the period and the increase in capital reserves recorded in connection with the scrip dividend. The cash dividend in the amount of EUR 17.8 million had an offsetting effect
- Loans and borrowings increased by approx. EUR 65 million compared with 31 December 2018. Current loans and borrowings decreased as a result of the repayment of the 14/19 bond (volume of EUR 175 million). Liabilities related to assets held for sale had an offsetting effect of EUR 107.3 million. Non-current financial liabilities rose due to the placement of the EUR 150 million promissory note
- At 35.8%, the equity ratio is at a similar level to 31 December 2018, despite an increase in total assets
FINANCIAL STRUCTURE
Significant strengthening of financial profile by reducing interest rates and extending maturities


* The ratio of total financial debt, corporate bonds and liabilities to related parties minus cash in banks on the one hand and the fair value of investment property, equity investments and receivables from related parties and intangible assets, e.g. goodwill on the other hand, adjusted for warehousing.
COMPOSITION OF FINANCIAL DEBT
in EUR million

average interest rate
2.1 2.5 31.12.2018 30.09.2019 in % of total financial debt - 40 bps
- n In the third quarter, we placed a promissory note with a total volume of EUR 150 million, an average interest rate of 1.58% and an average maturity of 5.4 years. We also repaid the 14/19 Bond with a volume of EUR 175 million and a coupon of 4.625%
- n The weighted average maturity of loans and borrowings rose considerably to 4.2 years (31 December 2018: 3.9 years)
- n The average interest rate on loans and borrowings decreased by 40 bps to 2.1% compared with 31 December 2018
- n The interest cover ratio (ICR, the ratio of EBITDA to net interest result) improved to 382% compared with year-end 2018 (332%)
- n Around 91% of our financial debt is fixedrate
- n Adjusted for warehousing, the LTV ratio fell by 270 bp to 50.4%
DIC Asset AG | Quarterly Statement Q3 2019 17
REVALUATION OF THE BUSINESS MODEL AFTER GEG ACQUISITION (1/2)
Economic Value of the Institutional Business is not fully reflected in EPRA-NAV
EPRA NAV
| in EUR million | 30.09.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount of investment properties | 1,540,956 | 1,459,002 |
| Real estate assets acc. to IFRS 5 | 175,804 | 25,166 |
| Fair value adjustment | 233,333 | 212,604 |
| Market value of real estate assets | 1,950,093 | 1,696,772 |
| Carrying amount of equity investments | 80,301 | 86,988 |
| Fair value adjustment | 23,887 | 34,887 |
| Market value of equity investments | 104,188 | 121,875 |
| +/- Other assets/liabilities (excluding goodwill) | 573,949 | 831,034 |
| Adjustment of other assets/liabilities* | -54,056 | -73,804 |
| Net loan liabilities at carrying amount | -1,438,784 | -1,481,104 |
| Net loan liabilities in accordance with IFRS 5 | -107,250 | 0 |
| Non-controlling interests | -9,532 | -8,946 |
| Goodwill (adjusted)** | 162,869 | 0 |
| EPRA NAV |
1,181,477 | 1,085,827 |
| EPRA-NAV per share (in EUR) *** | 16.36 | 15.40 |
* Adjusted for deferred taxes (EUR +18,264 thousand; previous year: EUR +6,058 thousand), financial instruments (EUR -3,766 thousand; previous year: EUR -54,668 thousand) and IFRS 5 assets and liabilities (EUR -68,554 thousand; previous year: EUR -25,194 thousand)
** Adjusted for deferred taxes (EUR -10,129 thousand)
*** Based on 72,213,775 shares (previous year: 70,526,248 shares)
- n DIC generates diversified cash flows (FFO) from rental income (Commercial Portfolio) and a range of real estate management services provided to third parties (Institutional Business)
- n Only a portion of the value of real estate management services provided by the Institutional Business is reflected in EPRA-NAV via the goodwill recognised in the balance sheet
- n EPRA NAV excluding the valuation of cash flows from real estate management services amounted to EUR 1.181 billion as of 30 September 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR 1.086 billion), representing an increase of around 9%
- n EPRA-NAV per share rose to EUR 16.36 per share as of 30 September 2019 (31 December 2018: EUR 15.40 per share)
REVALUATION OF THE BUSINESS MODEL AFTER GEG ACQUISITION (2/2)
Total value of the Institutional Business amounts from EUR 6.61 to EUR 8.11 per share
| EBITDA CONTR IBUTION FROM INSTITUT IONAL |
BUSINESS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ |
| Asset- and Propertymanagement Fees and Development Fees |
14.2 | 8.7 | +63% |
| Transaction and Performance Fees | 24.7 | 14.3 | +73% |
| Real estate management fees | 38.9 | 23.0 | +69% |
| Administrative expenses | -8.5 | -4.5 | +89% |
| Personnel expenses | -12.2 | -6.8 | +79% |
| Operating expenses | -20.7 | -11.3 | +83% |
| Share of the profit or loss of associates | 4.8 | 1.4 | +>100% |
| EBITDA | 23.0 | 13.1 | +76% |
NAV RECONCILIATION (INCLUDING VALUE OF INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS)

- n In addition to EPRA NAV, we determine the value of our Institutional Business segment using the multiplier method to reflect the missing service revenues in the EPRA NAV
- n We use EV/EBITDA multiples of 10.6 to 13.0 observed on the market (incl. GEG transaction) as an EBITDA multiplier
- n Based on the expected EBITDA contribution of around EUR 45 million from the Institutional Business for the 2019 financial year, this corresponds to a figure of EUR 477 million to EUR 585 million in absolute terms or an additional value of EUR 6.61 to EUR 8.11 per share
- n Of this amount, EUR 163 million or EUR 2.26 per share has already been included in the EPRA NAV calculation via the adjusted goodwill of GEG
- n The remaining portion reflects the unrecognised value of real estate management services and increases the adjusted NAV per share by 27–36% to EUR 20.71–22.21 as of 30 September 2019
Forecast
DIC Assets raises FFO guidance and provides more specific forecast for gross rental income

Appendix
DIC Asset AG at a Glance
| Key financial figures in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | ∆ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross rental income | 75.6 | 75.2 | +1% | 25.9 | 24.9 | +4% |
| Net rental income | 65.5 | 63.5 | +3% | 22.5 | 21.0 | +7% |
| Real estate management fees | 38.9 | 23.0 | +69% | 21.4 | 10.7 | >100% |
| Proceeds from sales of property | 47.5 | 71.2 | -33% | 31.4 | 20.0 | +57% |
| Total income | 178.8 | 185.3 | -4% | 84.7 | 60.9 | +39% |
| Profits on property disposals | 4.4 | 14.0 | -69% | 2.7 | 2.9 | -7% |
| Share of the profit or loss of associates | 17.7 | 11.6 | +53% | 1.9 | 0.8 | >100% |
| Funds from Operations (FFO) | 68.5 | 49.0 | +40% | 25.5 | 17.0 | +50% |
| EBITDA | 96.1 | 89.5 | +7% | 34.9 | 28.2 | +24% |
| EBIT | 71.2 | 67.4 | +6% | 25.7 | 20.8 | +24% |
| EBT | 46.1 | 39.9 | +16% | 17.5 | 12.4 | +41% |
| EPRA earnings | 62.7 | 43.6 | +44% | 22.4 | 14.2 | +58% |
| Profit for the period | 40.0 | 33.9 | +18% | 14.1 | 10.0 | +41% |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 50.4 | 49.8 | +1% | 8.1 | 15.2 | -47% |
| Key financial figures per share in EUR* | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | ∆ |
| FFO | 0.96 | 0.70 | +37% | 0.36 | 0.25 | +44% |
| EPRA earnings | 0.88 | 0.62 | +42% | 0.31 | 0.20 | +55% |
| Earnings | 0.56 | 0.49 | +14% | 0.19 | 0.14 +36% |
| Balance sheet figures in EUR million | 30.09.2019 | 31.12.2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan-to-value ratio (LTV) in %*** | 50.4 | 53.1 | ||
| Investment property | 1,540.9 | 1,459.0 | ||
| Total equity | 929.0 | 895.9 | ||
| Financial liabilities | 1,546.0 | 1,481.1 | ||
| Total assets | 2,593.2 | 2,490.1 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 280.6 | 286.9 | ||
| EPRA key figures in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ | |
| EPRA earnings | 62.7 | 43.6 | 44% | |
| EPRA NAV |
1,181.5 | 1,085.8 | 9% | |
| EPRA key figures per share in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ∆ | |
| EPRA earnings per share | 0.88 | 0.62 | 42% | |
| EPRA NAV per share |
16.36 | 15.40 | 6% | |
| Key operating figures | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ||
| Letting result in EUR million | 18.0 | 16.8 | ||
| EPRA vacancy rate Commercial Portfolio** in % |
7.3 | 8.4 |
* all per share figures adjusted in accordance with IFRS as per 9M 2019: 71,544,743 (9M 2018: 69,766,459)
** without repositioning properties
*** adjusted for warehousing
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT for the period from 1 January to 30 September
| in EUR thousand | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 178,772 | 185,254 | 84,645 | 60,926 |
| Total expenses | -125,245 | -129,457 | -60,893 | -49,922 |
| Gross rental income | 75,614 | 75,240 | 25,931 | 24,908 |
| Ground rents | -512 | -659 | -176 | -168 |
| Service charge income on principal basis | 15,298 | 15,379 | 5,182 | 5,115 |
| Service charge expenses on principal basis | -17,086 | -17,084 | -5,759 | -5,705 |
| Other property-related expenses | -7,807 | -9,341 | -2,632 | -3,101 |
| Net rental income | 65,507 | 63,535 | 22,546 | 21,049 |
| Administrative expenses | -12,142 | -8,936 | -6,013 | -2,988 |
| Personnel expenses | -18,752 | -13,666 | -8,076 | -4,367 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -24,843 | -22,091 | -9,234 | -7,405 |
| Real estate management fees | 38,872 | 22,968 | 21,385 | 10,720 |
| Other operating income | 1,538 | 514 | 725 | 185 |
| Other operating expenses | -1,046 | -516 | -281 | -72 |
| Net other income | 492 | -2 | 444 | 113 |
| Net proceeds from disposal of investment property | 47,450 | 71,153 | 31,422 | 19,998 |
| Carrying amount of investment property disposed | -43,057 | -57,164 | -28,722 | -17,116 |
| Profit on disposal of investment property | 4,393 | 13,989 | 2,700 | 2,882 |
| Net operating profit before financing activities | 53,527 | 55,797 | 23,752 | 20,004 |
| Share of the profit or loss of associates | 17,702 | 11,600 | 1,935 | 765 |
| Interest income | 7,710 | 6,760 | 2,540 | 2,353 |
| Interest expense | -32,865 | -34,261 | -10,779 | -10,697 |
| Profit/loss before tax | 46,074 | 39,896 | 17,448 | 12,425 |
| Current income tax expense | -2,535 | -2,354 | -806 | -726 |
| Deferred tax income/expense | -3,521 | -3,641 | -2,551 | -1,734 |
| Profit for the period | 40,018 | 33,901 | 14,091 | 9,965 |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 40,058 | 33,871 | 14,042 | 9,821 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interest | -40 | 30 | 49 | 144 |
| Basic (=diluted) earnings per share (EUR)* | 0.56 | 0.49 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
* number of shares as per Q3 2019 of 71,544,743 (Q3 2018: 69,766,459)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
from 1 January to 30 September
| in EUR thousand | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit/loss for the period | 40,018 | 33,901 | 14,091 | 9,965 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
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| Fair value measurement of hedging instruments | ||||
| Cash flow hedges | -2,492 | 0 | -1,105 | 0 |
| Items that shall not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss |
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| Gains/losses on financial instruments classified as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income |
14,106 | -2,861 | 1,847 | -4,666 |
| Fair value measurement of hedging instruments | ||||
| Fair value hedges | -1,243 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other comprehensive income* | 10,371 | -2,861 | 742 | -4,666 |
| Comprehensive income | 50,389 | 31,040 | 14,833 | 5,299 |
| Attributable to equity holders of the parent | 50,429 | 31,010 | 14,784 | 5,155 |
| Attributable to non-controlling interest | -40 | 30 | 49 | 144 |
* after tax
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
from 1 January to 30 September
| in EUR thousand | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net operating profit before interest, taxes and dividends | 54,517 | 52,200 |
| Realised gains/losses on disposals of investment property | -4,393 | -13,989 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 24,843 | 22,091 |
| Changes in receivables, payables and provisions | 6,481 | 21,914 |
| Other non-cash transactions | -3,466 | -3,935 |
| Cash generated from operations | 77,982 | 78,281 |
| Interest paid | -26,886 | -33,819 |
| Interest received | 19 | 1,119 |
| Income taxes received/paid | -675 | 4,202 |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 50,440 | 49,783 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Proceeds from disposal of investment property | 47,450 | 88,089 |
| Dividends received | 13,043 | 10,200 |
| Acquisition of investment property | -106,285 | -103,190 |
| Capital expenditure on investment properties | -34,862 | -15,517 |
| Acquisition/disposal of other investments | 94,657 | 51,357 |
| Loans to related parties | -7,196 | 4,267 |
| Acquisition/disposal of office furniture and equipment, software | -126 | -102 |
| Cash flows from investing activities | 6,681 | 35,104 |
| FINAN CING ACTIVITIES |
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| Proceeds from the issuance of corporate bonds/promissory notes | 150,000 | 51,000 |
| Proceeds from other non-current borrowings | 102,360 | 190,565 |
| Repayment of borrowings | -134,109 | -256,219 |
| Repayment of bonds | -175,000 | -100,000 |
| Lease payments | -1,598 | 0 |
| Payment of transaction costs | -1,317 | -1,786 |
| Dividends paid | -17,703 | -24,561 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | -77,367 | -141,001 |
| Acquisition related increase in cash and cash equivalents | 13,902 | 388 |
| Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | -20,246 | -56,114 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 January | 286,903 | 201,997 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 September | 280,559 | 146,271 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
| Assets in EUR thousand | 30.09.2019 | 31.12.2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 172,998 | 0 |
| Investment property | 1,540,856 | 1,459,002 |
| Office furniture and equipment | 11,037 | 554 |
| Investments in associates | 80,301 | 86,988 |
| Loans to related parties | 137,402 | 130,206 |
| Other investments | 53,428 | 382,578 |
| Intangible assets | 22,482 | 266 |
| Deferred tax assets | 26,984 | 26,877 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,045,488 | 2,086,471 |
| Receivables from sale of investment property | 502 | 515 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 6,648 | 4,182 |
| Receivables from related parties | 15,786 | 9,382 |
| Income tax receivable | 9,884 | 11,353 |
| Other receivables | 37,390 | 26,406 |
| Other current assets | 21,188 | 1,545 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 280,559 | 286,903 |
| 371,957 | 340,286 | |
| Non-current assets held for sale | 175,804 | 63,294 |
| Total current assets | 547,761 | 403,580 |
| Total assets | 2,593,249 | 2,490,051 |
|---|---|---|
Equity and liabilities in EUR thousand 30.09.2019 31.12.2018 EQUITY Issued capital 72,214 70,526 Share premium 763,909 749,816 Hedging reserve -2,492 1,243 Reserve for financial instruments classified as at fair value through other comprehensive income 6,785 69,515 Retained earnings 84,317 1,275 Total shareholders' equity 924,733 892,375 Non-controlling interest 4,298 3,546 Total equity 929,031 895,921 LIABILITIES Corporate bonds 324,531 323,372 Non-current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 949,040 857,601 Deferred tax liabilities 28,878 16,674 Derivatives 3,020 0 Other non-current liabilities 7,388 0 Total non-current liabilities 1,312,857 1,197,647 Corporate bonds 0 174,450 Current interest-bearing loans and borrowings 165,213 125,681 Trade payables 3,634 2,149 Liabilities to related parties 17,141 16,104 Derivatives 0 14,847 Income tax payable 13,852 8,627 Other liabilities 44,271 54,625 244,111 396,483 Liabilities related to non-current assets held for sale 107,250 0 Total current liabilities 351,361 396,483 Total liabilities 1,664,218 1,594,130
Total equity and liabilities 2,593,249 2,490,051
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| in EUR thousand | Issued capital |
Share premium |
Hedging reserve |
Reserve for financial instruments classified as at fair value through other comprehensive income |
Retained earnings |
Total shareholders' equity |
Non-controlling interest |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 31 December 2017 | 68,578 | 732,846 | 0 | 38,628 | -14,763 | 825,289 | 3,624 | 828,913 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 33,871 | 33,871 | 30 | 33,901 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income* | ||||||||
| Items that shall not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||||
| Gains/losses on measurement of available-for-sale financial instruments | -2,861 | -2,861 | -.2861 | |||||
| Comprehensive income | 0 | -2,861 | 33,871 | 31,010 | 30 | 31,040 | ||
| Dividend distribution for 2017 | -43,889 | -43,889 | -43,889 | |||||
| Issuance of shares through capital increase in cash | 1,948 | 17,381 | 19,329 | 19,329 | ||||
| Transaction costs of equity transactions | -411 | -411 | -411 | |||||
| Balance at 30 September 2018 | 70,526 | 749,816 | 0 | 35,767 | -24,781 | 831,328 | 3,654 | 834,982 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 13,819 | 13,819 | -108 | 13,711 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income* | ||||||||
| Items that shall not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||||
| Gains/losses on financial instruments classified as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income |
45,985 | 45,985 | 45,985 | |||||
| Gains/losses on the sale of financial instruments classified as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income |
-12,237 | 12,237 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Gains/losses from fair value hedges | 1,243 | 1,243 | 1,243 | |||||
| Comprehensive income | 1,243 | 33,748 | 26,056 | 61,047 | -108 | 60,939 | ||
| Balance at 31 December 2018 | 70,526 | 749,816 | 1,243 | 69,515 | 1,275 | 892,375 | 3,546 | 895,921 |
| Profit/loss for the period | 40,058 | 40,058 | -40 | 40,018 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income* | ||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||||
| Gains/losses from cash flow hedges | -2,492 | -2,492 | -2,492 | |||||
| Items that shall not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss | ||||||||
| Gains/losses on financial instruments classified as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income |
14,106 | 14,106 | 14,106 | |||||
| Gains/losses on the sale of financial instruments classified as measured at fair value through other comprehensive income |
-76,836 | 76,836 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Gains/losses from fair value hedges | -1,243 | -1,243 | -1,243 | |||||
| Comprehensive income | -3,735 | -62,730 | 116,894 | 50,429 | -40 | 50,389 | ||
| Changes in the basis of consolidation | 792 | 792 | ||||||
| Dividend distribution for 2018 | -33,852 | -33,852 | -33,852 | |||||
| Issuance of shares through capital increase in cash | 1,688 | 14,459 | 16,147 | 16,147 | ||||
| Transaction costs of equity transactions | -366 | -366 | -366 | |||||
| Balance at 30 September 2019 | 72,214 | 763,909 | -2,492 | 6,785 | 84,317 | 924,733 | 4,298 | 929,031 |
| * Net of deferred taxes |
Segment reporting
| in EUR million | 9M 2019 | 9M 2018 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Portfolio |
Institutional Business |
TLG dividend | Total | Commercial Portfolio |
Institutional Business |
TLG dividend | Total | |
| Key earnings figures | ||||||||
| Gross rental income (GRI) | 75.6 | 75.6 | 75.2 | 75.2 | ||||
| Net rental income (NRI) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | ||||
| Profits on property disposals | 4.4 | 4.4 | 14.0 | 14.0 | ||||
| Real estate management fees | 38.9 | 38.9 | 23.0 | 23.0 | ||||
| Share of the profit or loss of associates | 4.8 | 12.9 | 17.7 | 1.4 | 10.2 | 11.6 | ||
| Net interest result | -21.8 | -1.8 | -1.6 | -25.2 | -21.0 | -1.5 | -5.0 | -27.5 |
| Operational expenditure (OPEX) | -8.7 | -20.7 | -1.5 | -30.9 | -10.2 | -11.3 | -1.1 | -22.6 |
| - of which administrative costs | -3.1 | -8.5 | -0.5 | -12.1 | -4.0 | -4.5 | -0.4 | -8.9 |
| - of which personnel costs | -5.6 | -12.2 | -1.0 | -18.8 | -6.1 | -6.8 | -0.7 | -13.7 |
| Other adjustments* | -0.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Funds from Operations (FFO) | 35.2 | 23.4 | 9.9 | 68.5 | 32.6 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 49.0 |
| EBITDA | 61.6 | 23.0 | 11.5 | 96.1 | 67.3 | 13.1 | 9.1 | 89.5 |
| EBIT | 38.6 | 21.1 | 11.5 | 71.2 | 45.2 | 13.1 | 9.1 | 67.4 |
| Segment assets* | ||||||||
| Number of properties | 96 | 77 | 173 | 103 | 78 | 181 | ||
| Assets under management | 1,801 | 5,514 | 7,315 | 1,576 | 3,493 | 5,069 | ||
| Rental space in sqm | 903,400 | 1,112,200 | 2,015,600 | 906,300 | 947,600 | 1,853,900 |
* The other adjustments include:
– Transaction, legal and consulting costs of EUR 1,852 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,032 thousand)
– Administrative expenses and personnel costs of EUR 128 thousand (previous year: EUR 0 thousand)
** incl. repositioning properties
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