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DIC Asset AG Interim / Quarterly Report 2007

Nov 13, 2007

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INTERIM REPORT

3 RD QUARTER 2007

Key Figures Content

EUR
million
Q1–3
2007
Q1–3
2006
Change
Gross
rental
income
64.4 20.6 +213%
Total
revenues
167.4 28.5 +487%
Profit
on
disposal
of
properties
13.4 0.5 >1,000%
Funds
from
operations
29.4 12.3 +139%
EBITDA 69.8 16.6 +320%
EBIT 56.0 12.1 +363%
EBTDA 43.7 13.1 +234%
Profit
for
the
period
24.0 6.4 +275%
Basic
earnings
per
share
(EUR)
0.83 0.39 +113%
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
22.5 13.3 +69%
30.09.2007 31.12.2006 Change
Equity
ratio
in
%
30.5 39.7 -9.2
Portfolio
volume
1,757.0 1,275.3 +38%
Total
assets
1,769.7 1,343.7 +32%
WKN
/
ISIN
509840
/
DE0005098404
Symbol DAZ
Issued
capital
EUR
28.5
million
Number
of
shares
28.5
million
Stock
market
capitalisation
*
EUR
622
million
Free
float
55%
Industry
Group
Real
estate
Indices SDAX,
EPRA,
GPR-250,
DIMAX
Market
segment
Regulated
market
(Prime
Standard),
FWB,
XETRA
OTC
market
Berlin-Bremen,
Duesseldorf,
Hamburg,
Frankfurt,
Munich,
Stuttgart
Current
share
price
*
EUR
21.82
52-week
high
EUR
33.88
52-week
low
EUR
20.37
Dividend
2006
EUR
0.75
per
share
Foreword 2
Interim
Group
Management
Report
Portfolio
Performance
5
Financial
Position
and
Results
of
Operations
12
Material
Events
after
the
Balance
Sheet
Date
16
Risks,
Opportunities
and
Expected
Developments
17
The
Share
20
Consolidated
Financial
Statements
as
at
30
September
2007
Consolidated
Profit
and
Loss
Account
22
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
24
Consolidated
Statement
of
Changes
in
Equity
26
Consolidated
Statement
of
Cash
Flow
28
Segment
Reporting
29
Notes 30
Review
Report
32
Transactions
Overview
and
Key
Figures
for
the
Quarters
35
Portfolio
Overview
36

* Xetra closing prices as at 8.11.2007

Foreword

  • Over EUR 1 billion invested in 2007
  • Real estate holdings increased to EUR 2.2 billion
  • Earnings increased to EUR 24.0 million

Dear Shareholders, Business Partners, Employees and Friends,

at present, we are seeing real estate markets go through an exciting period. This is marked by realignment and consolidation. Greater employment of equity capital and bigger financing hurdles are the outwardly visible signs.

Consequently there have been some new framework conditions of key success factors for our business.

Success factor number one is the quality of real estate. It ensures high rental yields and attractive sale prices. Success factor number two is professional real estate and asset management. And success factor number three is attractive cash flow from property leasing. Whoeversucceedsin combining these successfactors in the best possible manner will be able to continue offering an above-average return on their shares in the future.

To this end, DIC Asset AG has already set the course with its business policy:

  • Professional and future-orientated asset management is now the most important requirement for exploiting opportunities on the investment market. We recognised this development and positioned ourselves on a broad basis by strategically developing DIC ONSITE at an early stage. We now have an internal established property and asset management company with central locations in key areas relevant to our portfolio and the real estate market. We can use our own expertise to optimise our real estate rapidly and efficiently, both locally at the property and in a tenant-proximate fashion.
  • The increasingly dynamic rental market, combined with this strategic approach, offers excellent opportunities for leasing and enhancing property values. In the first three quarters of 2007, DIC ONSITE has already enabled us to achieve excellent rental results with 93,000 sqm. We shall continue this success in the fourth quarter and build on it further in 2008.
  • After the huge "wave" of investors, who were driven strongly by borrowed capital, buyers are returning and are deploying their own funds to a greater extent. First-rate real estate and properties on long-term leases remain in demand. We are using thisto enable usto provide attractive conditionsfor our own value creation with well-targeted sales.

The results from the first nine months clearly show our success and growth: consolidated net profit stands at EUR 24.0 million, EUR 17.6 million up on 2006. So far in 2007, we have invested more than EUR 1 billion in new real estate, with the latest being 15 commercial properties purchased in October from AXA und DBV Winterthur. We have sold 27 properties for EUR 174 million in total.

Ultimately, following completion of a substantial redevelopment in the shape of the new Frankfurt city library, we have been able to hand over an impressive and much loved property for the use of general public of Frankfurt.

From the present perspective, 2007 as a whole will be as successful as expected. We are currently preparing for the sale of several properties, which should be completed before the end of the year. Against this background, we are maintaining our halfyear forecast and continue to anticipate a consolidated net profit of between EUR 36 and 38 million for 2007.

Frankfurt, November 2007

Ulrich Höller Markus Koch Dr. Jürgen Schäfer

Interim Group Management Report: Portfolio Performance

Good general economic conditions

Development of Germany's economic position has been positive in the first nine months of the financial year, thus proving its resilience. The Federal government anticipates that gross domestic product will grow by 2.4% in 2007 and 2.0% in 2008. The situation on the labour market has improved increasingly during the course of the year. This is evidenced by higher disposable income even in the case of private consumption. The uncertainty prevailing on international financial markets in the recent months, triggered by the US subprime mortgage crisis, has thus far had no discernible impact on the national economy. Leading indicators such as the ifo business climate index currently display a further positive underlying sentiment, with a slight decline in optimism for the course of the rest of the financial year.

Liquidity squeeze curbs investment activity

The effects of the financial market crisis have been reflected in the commercial real estate investment sector. In the third quarter, scheduled transactions were delayed or completely cancelled as a result of the distinctly more reluctant stance adopted towardsthe provision of credit. Regardless of this, record sales of around EUR 44 billion were achieved with commercial property in the first nine months of the year, according to experts at Jones Lang LaSalle. This result is 20% more than the total for last year.

As a result of the positive economic conditions, the situation on the rental markets has improved markedly. The creation of jobs by companies ensured an increased requirement for space, with vacant space in office strongholds falling further, as reported by analysts at CB Richard Ellis. According to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle, compared with the same period last year, sales of office space in the five major office locations increased by approximately one third to 2.1 million sqm in the first three quarters of 2007.

Growth amid general market caution

DIC Asset AG manages commercial real estate across Germany with a value in excess of EUR 3 billion. By pursuing itsinvestment strategy and active portfolio management, it preserves and increases the value of its portfolio, which is classified according to opportunity and risk criteria into the three segments of Core, Value-Added and Opportunistic Co-Investments.

Despite changes in general conditions and general uncertainty in the market, DIC Asset AG acquired eight first-rate commercial properties worth EUR 155 million and eliminated non-strategic

components from its portfolio. Greater rental income and profits from sales increased the result to more than EUR 24.0 million.

As the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dr. Jürgen Schäfer accounts for the operating business since October 2007. His responsibilities focus on the management and further expansion of the strategically important business area of property and asset management, inter alia by controlling the activities of DIC ONSITE. In its capacity as an asset manager, DIC ONSITE looks after DIC Asset AG's diversified real estate portfolio throughout Germany from five locations.

Growth in the Core segment

In July 2007, DIC Asset AG purchased a portfolio of eight commercial properties of around 50,000 sqm (V6A portfolio) via two off-market transactions. This includes some striking and attractive office buildings, such as the "Rheinwerk" on the banks of the Rhine in Bonn, "SILO" and "ECR" in Cologne's Rheinau harbour and AOK's headquarters in Neubrandenburg. The total investment volume stands at EUR 155 million, with a rental yield of 5.9%. The properties were purchased for the Core segment and offer a stable and attractive cash flow for the long-term.

Since the start of 2007, DIC Asset AG has thus made acquisitions totalling EUR 1.4 billion or has been involved as co-investor with minority interests. Around EUR 1.03 billion comes directly from DIC Asset AG investments.

Ongoing implementation of the sales strategy

The sale of a package including 353 homes was agreed in July 2007. As well as creating value, this transaction is enabling DIC Asset AG to eliminate residential properties from its portfolio that do not form part of the company's strategic core business. This means that the proportion in the overall portfolio falls to below 3% following the transaction. The sale of the properties in Mainz, Wiesbaden and Oberursel generated revenue of around EUR 19.5 million.

Agrippinawerft Cologne, SILO and ECR (V6A portfolio)

In the 2007 financial year, DIC Asset AG sold a total of 27 properties with a surface area of 110,000 sqm for EUR 174 million. The sale of the Mustang portfolio with 10 properties and sales revenue of around EUR 85 million represents the lion's share of these transactions.

Refurbishment of the Frankfurt city library completed

In July 2007, the refurbishment of Frankfurt's central city library was completed as planned. Extensive redevelopment work was carried out in order to structure the space left vacant by what was previously a bank so asto suit the requirements of a modern library operation and centre of communication. The sales volume came to EUR 24.7 million. This redevelopment and its considerable value creation is an excellent example of how to revitalise a 1950s building for modern-day use and is the result of successful cooperation between DIC Asset AG and the City of Frankfurt.

Starting signal for the redevelopment of the Bienenkorbhaus

Extensive construction work began in September on the redevelopment of the well-known Bienenkorbhaus ("Beehive Building") on the Zeil in Frankfurt. The development, with an investment volume of some EUR 65 million, should be completed by the end of 2008. As well as being equipped with a modern infrastructure, the 43 metre-high building is also being extended with a six-floor annex. The anchor tenant, Ludwig Görtz GmbH, will open a 2,400 sqm flagship store there at the end of 2008.

Leasing is up

A key element of DIC Asset AG's value creation strategy is the long-term new leasing and re-leasing of space and the optimisation of lease agreements. In the third quarter, around 24,000 sqm were leased. This corresponds to an annual gross rental income of around EUR 3 million. As at 30 September 2007, the letting rate stood at 89%. Since the start of 2007, DIC Asset AG has granted new leases for around 93,000 square metres in total.

City library, Frankfurt am Main, after redevelopment

Bienenkorbhaus, Frankfurt am Main

Badensche Straße, Berlin

Heiligerstraße, Hannover (Helena-Portfolio)

Presence in Hamburg has increased

DIC Asset AG has increased its presence and opened a new branch office in Hamburg. Following the Primo3 and Helena portfolio transactions in particular, it now manages more than 75 commercial properties with a total area measuring 360,000 sqm in the greater Hamburg area. As well as active property and asset management for DIC ONSITE, the company has been working locally on several project development measures, including work on the "Opera Offices" project in Hamburg's Große Theaterstraße/Dammtorstraße area. This accommodation previously used for administration purposes by the Hamburg Opera should see the creation of a new site comprising office and retail accommodation.

Rental result for Q1-Q3 2007

Space
in
sqm
Office 61,600
Retail 12,400
Other 14,900
Residential 3,900
Total 92,800
Parking
(units)
1,000

Financial Position and Results of Operations

Threefold increase in rental income

Compared with the first nine months of 2006, rental income has increased by around EUR 43.8 million (+213%) to EUR 64.4 million, due in particular to the growth in the portfolio as a result of acquisitions. Total income rose by EUR 138.9 million (487%) to EUR 167.4 million, the main drivers among the portfolio growth being the increased revenues from the sale of real estate.

The strategic focus of DIC Asset AG is on the commercial property sector. 67% of rental income comes from office lets, 12% from retail space accommodation, around 18% from other commercial premises and parking areas, and 3% from residential areas.

Growth increases expenses

Expense items increased as a result of portfolio expansion. Personnel and administration costs thus increased as a result of economies of scale, albeit at a disproportionately low rate to the growth of rental income. Financing costs clearly exceed those for the same period last year, due principally to the sharp increase in the volume of financing and the generally higher rate of interest. Total expenses increased overall, particularly following the deduction of net carrying amounts as a result of the sale of real estate, by EUR 95.0 million to EUR 111.4 million.

Funds from operations increased

Funds from operations (FFO) before depreciation, amortisation, taxes and gains from disposals and redevelopment projects rose by EUR 17.1 million (+139%) to EUR 29.4 million. In relation to the trend in rental income, the rise was disproportionately low due to the higher financing costs. FFO per share was EUR 1.03 (previous year: EUR 0.78).

Increased sales volumes – greater profit

In the first nine months of the financial year, property sales were made to the tune of EUR 91.2 million. As a result, DIC Asset AG made a profit of EUR 13.4 million, with the return amounting to 14.7%. Last year profit from the sale of real estate amounted to EUR 0.5 million. The development project for the central library in Frankfurt was completed and has contributed EUR 0.9 million to the result.

Distinct improvement in earnings measures

EBITDA and EBIT rose sharply in the first nine months. EBITDA increased by EUR 53.2 million (+320%) to EUR 69.8 million, EBIT increased by EUR 43.9 million (+363%) to EUR 56.0 million. Earnings before tax and depreciation (EBTDA) rose by EUR 30.6 million (+234%) to EUR 43.7 million.

24.0

Q1-Q3 2007

Profit for the period up 275%

Profit for the period rose in the first nine months of 2007 to around EUR 24.0 million, partly as a result of the portfolio expansion and the increased profits from the sale of real estate. An increase of EUR 17.6 million (+275%) has been achieved compared with the same period last year. Earnings per share were more than doubled to EUR 0.83 (previous year: EUR 0.39).

The increase in the negative financial result, of EUR 24.5 million to EUR -28.7 million, was due to the higher volume of financing and increased interest charges. The Opportunistic Co-Investments segment continues to make a pleasing impact on earnings. The expanded activities are shown in the position "Share of the profits of associates", which climbed EUR 2.0 million to EUR 2.6 million.

Non-current assets increased

The non-current assets of DIC Asset AG rose by EUR 396.1 million (+36%) to EUR 1,503.3 million on the back of the portfolio acquisitions Odin and V6A. Following the sales, current assets increased by EUR 29.9 million (+13%) to EUR 266.4 million due to greater cash inflow and receivables. As a result, DIC Asset AG's total assets rose by EUR 426.0 million (+32%) to EUR 1,769.7 million overall compared with the same figure at the end of 2006.

Equity ratio at 31%

On 30 September 2007, equity stood at EUR 540.6 million which is slightly above the figure recorded at the end of 2006. At 30.5%, the equity ratio is lower than at the end of the year, due to investments. Non-current liabilities rose by EUR 409.2 million (+54%) to EUR 1,169.3 million as a result of borrowing to finance investments during the first nine months. Current liabilities increased by EUR 10.2 million (+21%) to EUR 59.8 million.

Liquidity available to exploit short-term opportunities

As at 30 September 2007, net liquidity (liquid assets after deduction of current financial liabilities) stood at EUR 178.1 million.

Long-term hedging of interest rate level

The majority of DIC Asset AG's liabilities are hedged over a longterm horizon, partly by using derivative financial instruments. As a result, the individual business plans of the investments are still sustainable over the long term and remain attractive even when the level of interest rates is rising. As at 30 September 2007, the average interest rate on the Group's liabilities was 5.13%.

Q1–Q3
2007
Q1–Q3
2006
FFO EUR million 29.4 12.3
Operating efficiency (FFO to
rental income)
45.7% 59.7%
Profit on disposal
of properties
EUR million 13.4 0.5
Yield (Profit to property
disposal proceeds)
14.7% 11.9%

Profit overview Balance sheet structure in %

Increased earnings power

Investments are steadily increasing the portfolio's earnings power. The cash flow from operating activities increased by EUR 9.2 million (+69%) to EUR 22.5 million during the first nine months of 2007. At EUR -398.7 million, the net outflow of funds from investing activities was around EUR 357.0 million less than in the previous year. Cash flow from financing activities fell by EUR 335.9 million to EUR 395.3 million due to fewer liabilities incurred for financing purposes. As at 30 September 2007, DIC Asset AG's cash and cash equivalents came to EUR 198.8 million (previous year: EUR 28.0 million).

Staff

As at 30 September 2007, DIC Asset AG employed 69 members of staff at five locations. Last year, prior to the acquisition and integration of DIC ONSITE, the number of employeesstood at 12.

30.09.2007
Portfolio
management
and
investment
5
Property
and
asset
management
57
Administration 7
Total 69

Material Events after the Balance Sheet Date

In October 2007, a portfolio was purchased from the insurance companies AXA Group Germany and DBV Winterthur with an area of 182,000 sqm for EUR 320 million (Dolphin portfolio). Most of the 15 properties are located in the Rhine-Main area, in Duesseldorf, Berlin and Munich. The rental area is 94% leased and has an average lease period of around six years.

The DIC Group and the City of Frankfurt have reached agreement on the redevelopment plans for the Degussa site in early November. The previously enclosed office site will be transformed into an open and modern ensemble right at the heart of Frankfurt. The redevelopment project is based on the plans that were presented in spring. In the meantime, DIC has worked on improving these plans together with city officials. Initial construction work is already planned for the second half of 2008.

Risks, Opportunities and Expected Developments

Risks

Our basic views on the development of industry, the economy and the Company, and thus the opportunities and risks facing the Company, have not changed significantly compared to those outlined in the Annual Report. For a detailed account, please refer to the Risk Report and Forecast on pages 43ff of the Annual Report.

Opportunities and forecast

The basic economic conditions have not changed fundamentally. The economy appears to be robust, even interest rate rises and effects of the credit crisis on international financial markets have so far had no significant negative impact. However, the consequences of these developments have been felt within the real estate sector, with the investment market hurtling from one record to the next experiencing a slowdown for the first time. Investment processes have been delayed on account of the caution and uncertainty amongst banks and market players, and in some cases have been completely cancelled. As regards borrowing, greater use had to be made of equity capital since mid-2007 and/or an increased risk premium was incurred.

We anticipate a normalisation of the investment market not until 2008, with conditions having changed. In future, the objective for investments will lie more in the increase of rental income and the reduction of vacancy rates. The importance of asset management will therefore grow. DIC Asset AG is extremely wellplaced in this respect.

As a result of the positive economic situation, the prospects on the leasing market continue to improve, with vacancy rates falling: for the five central office locations, analysts at Jones Lang LaSalle are anticipating a record year, with, for example, up to 2.7 million sqm leased, which is significantly more than last year. For 2007, we anticipate leasing up to 130,000 sqm for the entire portfolio.

Investment planning remains in place

For the next 12 to 15 months we shall continue to pursue our acquisition target of up to EUR 1 billion. We assume that the caution currently being exercised on investment marketsis of a temporary nature. In addition, and in a changed environment in particular, attractive deals can be struck, as demonstrated by our purchase of the Dolphin portfolio from AXA and DBV Winterthur in October. In line with our strategy, we shall invest in first-rate properties leased over the long-term with high cash flow and in real estate with attractive value-added potential.

Sales subject to a slight delay

The present market situation at the time has eroded some financial commitments for some of our interests. Scheduled sales processes were slightly delayed; we made partial changes to offers as regards the structuring of packages and sales volume. However, despite these market-related delays, we are anticipating complete fulfilment of our sales budget by the end of the year based on financial markets coming back to normal activities.

Profit forecasts unchanged

In July 2007, we increased our forecast for 2007 as a whole. Based on our current sale activities, we continue to expect earnings after depreciation, amortisation and taxes of between EUR 36 and 38 million.

Frankfurter Straße, Wiesbaden (Dolphin portfolio)

The Share

Real estate shares in the wake of the US mortgage crisis

Although the DAX (+19.1%) and SDAX (+3.0%) have shown volatility recently as a result of uncertainty on the financial markets, they were generally successful during the first nine months of the financial year. In the third quarter of 2007 especially, most real estate stocks were unable to escape the negative effects of the mortgage crisis amongst American mortgage lenders. The EPRA/NAREIT Europe index, which replicates the price trend of the largest European real estate shares has clearly felt the impact, falling by 20.1%. In actual fact, commercial real estate companies have nothing to do with the business conducted by US mortgage lenders. However, as a result of uncertainty on the financial markets together with a general reassessment of risk and greater reluctance to provide credit, most real estate stocks have been adversely affected across the board.

Despite itssuccessful business activity and good news, DIC Asset AG was also not able to buck the trend. Until 30 September 2007, the share has fallen by 19.6% since the start of the year. We are convinced that the success of DIC Asset AG will also be reflected in the price trend.

Financial calendar
13.11.2007 German equity forum fall 2007,
Frankfurt
13.11.2007 Interim Report Q3/2007
15.11.2007 WestLB Germany Conference 2007,
Frankfurt
10.12.2007 Sal. Oppenheim Real Estate One on One Forum
New York
15.01.2008 Morgan Stanley German Property Day,
London

Listing on the EPRA index

In September, the DIC Asset AG share was listed on the renowned FTSE EPRA/NAREIT index. The EPRA index is one of the world's most relevant real estate indices and shows the price movements of the world's largest real estate companies via various index categories. As well as being listed on the EPRA index, DIC Asset AG also appears on the GPR 250.

Top marks from analysts

Analysts consider the current price level to be attractive to buyers wishing to enter the market. The DIC Asset AG share is recommended on the strength of good results and against the backdrop of robust economic conditions which are having a positive impact on the rental market.

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Period from 1 January to 30 September 2007

TEUR 01.01.–
30.09.07
01.01.–
30.09.06
01.07.–
30.09.07
01.07.–
30.09.06
Total
revenues
167,392 28,502 35,239 10,407
Total
expenses
-111,382 -16,430 -16,583 -5,695
Gross
rental
income
64,411 20,599 24,582 8,472
Ground
rents
-9 -11 -3 -4
Service
charge
income
on
principal
basis
8,536 2,670 2,846 1,208
Service
charge
expenses
on
principal
basis
-8,891 -2,752 -2,814 -1,255
Other
real
estate
related
operating
expenses
-2,716 -804 -1,357 -417
Net
rental
income
61,331 19,702 23,254 8,004
Administrative
expenses
-4,733 -2,190 -1,585 -711
Personnel
expenses
-3,165 -2,174 -1,146 -783
Depreciation
and
amortisation
-13,801 -4,571 -4,797 -2,509
Other
income
2,348 731 1,183 407
Other
expenses
-282 -197 -94 -16
Net
other
income
2,066 534 1,089 391
Gain
on
development
projects
902 320 54 320
Investment
property
disposal
proceeds
91,195 4,182 6,574 0
Carrying
value
of
investment
property
disposal
-77,785 -3,731 -4,786 0
Profit
on
disposal
of
investment
property
13,410 451 1,788 0
Net
operating
profit
before
financing
activities
56,010 12,072 18,657 4,712
Share
of
the
profit
of
associates
2,642 621 159 249
Net
financing
costs
-28,715 -4,168 -12,919 -1,378
Profit
before
tax
29,937 8,525 5,897 3,583
Income
tax
expense
-4,571 -744 -2,591 133
Deferred
income
tax
expense
-1,416 -1,387 1,411 -1,079
Profit
for
the
period
23,950 6,394 4,717 2,637
Attributable
to
equity
holders
of
the
parent
23,585 6,246 4,814 2,601
Attributable
to
minority
interest
365 148 -97 36
Basic
(=diluted)
earnings
per
share
(EUR)
0.83 0.39 0.17 0.13
ASSETS
TEUR 30.09.2007 31.12.2006
Investment
property
1,471,554 1,086,482
Office
furniture
and
equipment
526 205
Investments
in
associates
12,967 8,344
Other
investments
241 241
Derivatives 14,324 5,670
Intangible
assets
240 317
Deferred
tax
assets
3,475 5,932
Total
non-current
assets
1,503,327 1,107,191
Development
property
held
for
sale
0 7,982
Receivables
from
the
sale
of
property
3,058 5,331
Trade
receivables
6,286 1,276
Receivables
due
from
related
parties
54,314 39,927
Income
taxes
receivable
1,735 1,812
Other
receivables
1,986 372
Other
current
assets
178 62
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
198,848 179,728
Total
current
assets
266,405 236,490
Total
assets
1,769,732 1,343,681
EQUITY
AND
LIABILITIES
TEUR
30.09.2007 31.12.2006
Equity
Issued
capital
28,500 28,500
Share
premium
469,680 469,732
Hedging
and
translation
reserve
9,015 4,128
Reserve
from
first-time
application
of
IFRS
-2,373 -2,373
Other
reserves
1,136 1,136
Retained
earnings
32,780 30,595
Total
shareholders'
equity
538,738 531,718
Minority
interest
1,874 2,296
Total
equity
540,612 534,014
Liabilities
Interest-bearing
loans
and
borrowings
1,156,735 750,270
Deferred
tax
liabilities
10,015 8,376
Derivatives 2,157 737
Other
non-current
liabilities
437 692
Total
non-current
liabilities
1,169,344 760,075
Interest-bearing
loans
and
borrowings
20,785 10,496
Trade
payables
6,172 20,537
Liabilities
to
related
parties
7,921 7,605
Provisions 102 84
Income
taxes
payable
4,073 1,454
Other
liabilities
20,723 9,416
Total
current
liabilities
59,776 49,592
Total
liabilities
1,229,120 809,667
Total
equity
and
liabilities
1,769,732 1,343,681

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity as at 30 September 2007

TEUR Issued
capital
Share
premium
Reserve
for
cash
flow
hedges
Reserve
from
first-time
application
of
IFRS
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings
Minority
interest
Total
Status
as
of
31
December
2005
10,170 97,043 -6 -2,373 1,136 7,132 2,242 115,344
Capital
increase
10,170 213,577 223,747
Dividends
2005
-5,695 -6 -5,701
Profit
for
the
period
6,246 148 6,394
Equity
transaction
costs
net
of
tax
-5,913 -5,913
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
112 112
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
of
associates
281 281
Status
as
of
30
September
2006
20,340 304,707 387 -2,373 1,136 7,683 2,384 334,264
Capital
increase
8,160 183,697 191,857
Release
of
share
premium
-14,325 14,325 0
Profit
for
the
period
8,705 -88 8,617
Equity
transaction
costs
net
of
tax
-4,347 -4,347
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
3,282 3,282
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
of
associates
459 459
Distribution
from
current
period
profits
-118 -118
Status
as
of
31
December
2006
28,500 469,732 4,128 -2,373 1,136 30,595 2,296 534,014
Dividends
2006
-21,375 -21,375
Profit
for
the
period
23,584 365 23,949
Equity
transaction
costs
net
of
tax
-52 -52
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
4,090 4,090
Gain
from
cash
flow
hedges
of
associates
797 797
Distribution
from
current
period
profits -24 -24
Repayment
of
minority
interest
-812 -812
Change
of
consolidation
group
25 25
Status
as
of
30
September
2007
28,500 469,680 9,015 -2,373 1,136 32,780 1,874 540,612

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the Period ended 30 September 2007

TEUR 30.09.07 30.09.06
Operating
activities
Net
operating
profit
before
interest
and
taxes
paid
52,995 14,057
Unrealised
gains
on
development
projects
-902 -320
Realised
gains/losses
on
disposals
-13,410 -451
Depreciation
and
amortisation
13,801 4,571
Movements
in
receivables,
payables
and
provisions
968 2,313
Other
non-cash
transactions
-1,918 841
Cash
generated
from
operations
51,534 21,011
Interest
paid
-34,867 -8,507
Interest
received
7,697 2,716
Income
taxes
paid
-1,875 -1,872
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
22,489 13,348
Investing
activities
Proceeds
from
sale
of
investment
property
37,456 4,183
Proceeds
from
sale
of
development
property
12,350 0
Disposal/acquisition
of
subsidiaries
47,170 0
Acquisition
of
investment
property
-476,836 -754,872
Capital
expenditure
on
investment
property
-1,353 -231
Acquisition/disposal
of
other
investments
-1,182 -1,608
Loans/collection
of
principal
on
loans
-13,687 -2,039
Development
expenditure
-2,161 -985
Acquisition
of
office
furniture
and
equipment
-418 -99
Cash
flow
from
investing
activities
-398,661 -755,651
Financing
activities
Proceeds
from
the
issue
of
share
capital
0 223,748
Proceeds
from
other
non-current
borrowings
480,715 525,865
Repayment
of
borrowings
-63,961 -41,554
Advance
payments
received
on
the
sale
of
investment
property
0 38,834
Payment
of
transaction
costs
-87 -9,999
Dividends
paid
-21,375 -5,701
Cash
flow
from
financing
activities
395,292 731,193
Net
increase
in
cash
and
cash
equivalents
19,120 -11,110
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
at
1
January
179,728 39,078
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
at
30
September
198,848 27,968

Segment Reporting

TEUR 01.01.–
30.09.07
01.01.–
30.09.06
01.07.–
30.09.07
01.07.–
30.09.06
Rental
income
Core 33,289 11,605 12,633 4,993
Value
Added
31,122 8,994 11,949 3,479
Opp.
Co-Investments
0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Group 64,411 20,599 24,582 8,472
EBITDA
Core 38,913 10,901 11,633 4,631
Value
Added
32,813 8,603 12,037 3,469
Opp.
Co-Investments
0 0 0 0
Other -1,915 -2,861 -216 -879
Group 69,811 16,643 23,454 7,221
EBTDA
Core 22,100 6,327 5,013 3,118
Value
Added
15,857 6,544 4,145 2,655
Opp.
Co-Investments
2,642 622 159 249
Other 3,139 -397 1,377 70
Group 43,738 13,096 10,694 6,092
EBT
Core 15,253 3,426 2,956 1,421
Value
Added
9,005 4,892 1,449 1,850
Opp.
Co-Investments
2,642 622 159 249
Other 3,037 -415 1,333 63
Group 29,937 8,525 5,897 3,583

General information on reporting

These quarterly financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The quarterly accounts for the consolidated companies are based on uniform accounting and measurement principles. The consolidation, currency translation, recognition and measurement methods used are unchanged compared with the 2006 consolidated financial statements.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

In the first nine months of 2007, further external loans in the amount of TEUR 480,715 were taken up. These are being used to finance the Odin transaction (TEUR 354,394), the properties of the Ruhr portfolio (TEUR 65,565), the properties in Hanover (TEUR 18,296) and Nuremberg (TEUR 22,024) let to Deutsche Bahn AG, five further properties from the FAY transaction (TEUR 17,960) and the development of the FraSpa property on Hasengasse in Frankfurt (proportionate share of TEUR 1,846). Of this, TEUR 297,950 is hedged through interest rate swaps and TEUR 65,565 through the raising of fixed-interest loans.

As at 31 December 2006, there were contingent liabilities with respect to potential purchase price increases for the RMN portfolio of TEUR 150. As at 30 September 2007, there is no longer any risk of the availment of the contingent liability.

Report on material transactions with related parties

In May 2007, DIC Asset AG acquired the so-called Helena portfolio for a total of around EUR 465 million together with Deutsche Immobilien Chancen AG & Co. KGaA and DIC Capital Partners (Germany) GmbH & Co. KGaA. Please see the Portfolio Performance section for general information regarding this transaction.

Dividend

The General Meeting of DIC Asset AG on 6 June 2007 resolved to distribute a dividend of TEUR 21,375 (EUR 0.75 per share). The dividend was distributed on 7 June 2007.

Other information

Management Board member Jürgen Overath stepped down from his post on 31 July 2007. The Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Jürgen Schäfer to the Management Board as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from 1 October 2007.

There were no changes to the composition of the Supervisory Board during the period under review.

Review report

To DIC Asset AG

We have reviewed the interim consolidated financialstatements, comprising the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in equity and selected explanatory notes, and the interim Group management report of DIC Asset AG, Frankfurt am Main, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, which form part of the quarterly financial report according to Section 37 (w) Securities Trading Act (Gesetz über den Wertpapierhandel/ Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG). The preparation of the interim consolidated financialstatements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the European Union (EU), and of the interim Group management report, which has been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports, is the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to issue a review report on these interim consolidated financial statements and on the interim Group management report based on our review.

We conducted our review of the interim consolidated financial statements and the interim Group management report in accordance with the German generally accepted standards for the review of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW). Those standards require that we plan and perform the review so that we can preclude through critical evaluation, with a certain level of assurance, that the interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in material aspects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and that the interim Group management report has not been prepared, in material aspects, in accordance with the regulations of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports. A review is limited primarily to inquiries of company employees and analytical assessments and therefore does not provide the assurance attainable in a financial statement audit. Since, in accordance with our engagement, we have not performed a financial statement audit, we cannot issue an auditor´s report.

Based on our review, no matters have come to our attention that cause us to believe that the interim consolidated financial statements have not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the IFRS applicable to interim financial reporting as adopted by the EU, and that the interim Group management report has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the regulations of the German Securities Trading Act applicable to interim group management reports.

Nuremberg, 12 November 2007

Rödl & Partner GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

Hübschmann Garve Wirtschaftsprüfer Wirtschaftsprüferin (German Public Auditor) (German Public Auditor)

Transactions Overview and Key Figures for the Quarters

Properties in Munich, Wiesbaden and Offenbach from the dolphin portfolio

Transactions overview 2007

in
EUR
Volume
million
Number
of
properties
Feb Sale Property
Bad
Homburg
48 1
Apr Acquisition Portfolio
Odin
(from
SEB)
460 26
Apr Sale Portfolio
Mustang
85 10
May Acquisition Portfolio
Helena
(from
HANSAINVEST)
465 54
Jul Sale Single
properties
15 3
Jul Sale Residential
portfolio
Abitare
20 3
Jul Acquisition Portfolio
V6A
155 8
Oct Acquisition Portfolio
Dolphin
320 15
1,568 120

Key figures for the quarters

EUR
million
Q1
2007
Q2
2007
Q3
2007
Gross
rental
income
19.0 20.8 24.6
Total
revenues
21.8 110.4 35.2
FFO 10.4 10.2 8.9
EBITDA 16.2 29.8 23.5
EBTDA 10.6 22.1 10.7
EBIT 12.1 25.2 18.7
Profit
for
the
period
4.9 14.4 4.7
Earnings
per
share
(EUR)
0.17 0.49 0.17
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
9.0 11.3 2.2
Portfolio
volume
*
1,306.3 1,671.5 1,757.0
Total
assets
1,396.1 1,805.3 1,769.7

* Proportional to DIC Asset AG's share. Based on appraisal values as of 31 Dec 2006, latest transactions included with the all-in-price

Portfolio overview *

including acquisitions as at October 2007

Core Value
Added
Opportunistic
Co-Investments
Total
Number of
properties
42 138 154 334
Portfolio volume **
in EUR million
1,057 872 243 2,172
Portfolio proportion 49% 40% 11% 100%
Net annual rent
in EUR million
65 59 15 139
Lettable area
in sqm
454,000 609,000 172,000 1,235,000
Rental income per sqm
in EUR
11.80 9.10 8.20 10.05
Vacancy
quote
2% 15% 16% 10%

* proportional to DIC Asset AG's share

** based on appraisal values as of 31 Dec 2006, latest transactions included with the all-in-price

Growth of portfolio volume

EUR million

As at October 2007

DIC Asset AG

Grünhof · Eschersheimer Landstraße 223 D-60320 Frankfurt am Main

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