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DIC Asset AG Interim / Quarterly Report 2007

May 14, 2007

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Key Figures Contents

EUR
million
Q12007 Q12006 Change
Gross
rental
income
19.0 6.0 217%
Total
revenues
21.8 6.8 221%
Funds
from
operations
10.4 2.9 259%
EBITDA 16.2 4.3 277%
EBTDA 10.6 2.9 266%
EBIT 12.1 3.2 278%
Profit
for
the
period
4.9 1.3 277%
Basic
earnings
per
share
(EUR)
0.17 0.12 42%
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
9.0 3.0 200%
31.03.07 31.12.06 Change
Equity
ratio
in
%
38.7 39.7 -1.0
Investment
property
1,086.8 1,086.5 0%
Total
assets
1,396.1 1,343.7 4%
WKN
/
ISIN
509840
/
DE0005098404
Symbol DAZ
Issued
capital
28.5
EUR
million
Number
of
shares
28.5
million
Stock
market
capitalisation
*
862
EUR
million
Free
float
55%
Industry
Group
Real
estate
Indices SDAX,
DIMAX,
GPR-250
Official
market
Prime
Standard,
FWB,
Xetra
OTC
market
Berlin-Bremen,
Duesseldorf,
Hamburg,
Frankfurt,
Munich,
Stuttgart
Current
share
price
*
30.25
Euro
52-week
high
*
33.35
Euro
52-week
low
*
17.75
Euro
Dividend
2006
0.75
Euro
per
share
Foreword 2
Portfolio
Performance
5
Financial
Position
and
Results
of
Operations
10
The
Share
16
Material
Events
after
the
Balance
Sheet
Date
18
Outlook 19
Consolidated
Financial
Statements
as
at
31
March
2007
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
20
Consolidated
Profit
and
Loss
Account
22
Consolidated
Statement
of
Cash
Flow
23
Consolidated
Statement
of
Changes
in
Equity
24
Notes 26
Portfolio
Overview
28

* Xetra closing prices as at 30 April 2007

Foreword

Dear Shareholders, Business Partners, Employees and Friends,

In the first quarter of financial 2007, DIC Asset AG prepared for the next phase of its growth and laid the essential organisational foundations. We are thoroughly prepared for another exciting and dynamic year of real estate investments:

The asset and property management platform DIC ONSITE has been integrated into the organisation and is operating successfully. Since January 2007, our subsidiary has been directly responsible for looking after and optimising all the real estate owned by DIC Asset AG throughout Germany. Management teams at five regional bases in our top investment locations handle operational real estate management in a way which takes into account the individual property and the needs of our tenants.

This approach greatly expands our value-added range, increases our managerial scope and enables us to realise optimisation potential faster and more effectively. The swift integration of properties acquired enables us to dynamically expand the portfolio within the framework of our growth strategy, without disruption to our operations.

The quarterly result clearly illustrates how much DIC Asset AG has grown over the last year. A sum of around EUR one billion was directly invested in 2006. The high quality and exceptionally high yield of the investments made last year are reflected in the figures:

from left: Jürgen Overath (COO), Ulrich Höller (CEO), Markus Koch (CFO)

  • Net rental income was up EUR 12.5 million (+219%) compared with the same quarter in the previous year, to EUR 18.2 million;
  • the Opportunistic Co-Investments segment contributed EUR 1.2 million to the result (PY: EUR 0.2 million);
  • profit for the period almost quadrupled, to EUR 4.9 million;
  • funds from operations (FFO) per share increased 29% and basic earnings per share by 42%;
  • our capital resources remain very comfortable, with an equity ratio of 38.7%.

We ushered in the next stage in our growth in April 2007, when we purchased a real estate portfolio of SEB Immobilien-Investment GmbH for approximately EUR 460 million. Our portfolio has been strengthened by 26 properties leased on a long-term basis in various major German cities, and its volume has risen to around EUR 1.8 billion as a result. In addition, we participated as co-investor with an interest of 20% in the acquisition of a portfolio from HANSAINVEST, comprising 54 objects and a total investment volume of EUR 465 million.

We plan further investments during financial 2007, both in highquality real estate leased on a long-term basis and in properties with short to medium-term optimisation potential which can be exploited primarily through the real estate management activities of DIC ONSITE.

On 30 March 2007 the upper house of Germany's parliament voted in favour of introducing German REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). We are exploring every avenue offered by REITs, to ascertain the opportunitiesthey may present for DIC Asset AG by hiving off some of our real estate assets. As in the past, we will consistently and quickly exploit any opportunities which arise in this regard on the real estate market, in the interests of DIC Asset AG's shareholders.

The inclusion of DIC Asset AG in the MDAX is also part of our long-term growth strategy. In our investor relations activities, we are working hard to raise the profile of the share. The inclusion in the GPR 250 Index in April 2007 marked an important step towards this goal. We are now one of the 250 most liquid real estate companies in the world. This will further consolidate both interest in DIC Asset AG and the success of our share.

In 2007, we intend to continue operating as one of the fastestgrowing companies on the German real estate market. We will continue to focus on German commercial property and expect to make further investments of at least EUR one billion in 2007. We are confident that, in a dynamic market environment, we will be able to further improve our good market position as the financial year progresses.

Frankfurt, May 2007

Ulrich Höller Markus Koch Jürgen Overath

Portfolio Performance

In the first quarter, DIC Asset AG laid the organisational foundations for its further growth.

As well as establishing DIC ONSITE as the asset and property management company in charge of the entire portfolio, we profited in particular from active portfolio management in the Opportunistic Co-Investments segment. As at 31 March 2007, the portfolio encompassed 271 properties with a combined lettable area of approximately 764,000 sqm.

Portfolio optimised by sale

At the end of February, as part of our Opportunistic Co-Investments activities, an office building in Bad Homburg was very successfully sold to Spanish company Falcon Real Estate Investments for EUR 47.5 million. The property, with a floor space of roughly 16,000 sqm, was acquired in 2006 along with nine other properties. DIC Asset AG has a 20% stake.

On 1 March 2007, the purchase of 52 properties in the Hanseatic city of Hamburg wasrecognised in the balance sheet. The majority of the properties have been leased long-term to the public sector,some objects offersignificant development potential. DIC Asset AG as co-investor holds a stake of 20% in this opportunistic investment.

Redevelopment of City Library, Frankfurt am Main

Development project"MainTor", Frankfurt am Main

Ongoing development projects on schedule

Construction work on the redevelopment of the central library in Frankfurt's city centre is in full swing. The impressive development project was leased to the city of Frankfurt on a long-term basis while it was still in the planning phase, and sold to a leasing company. In the interior of the former head office of Frankfurter Sparkasse, modern library space is being created with a sculpturally-designed reading tower for visitors and up to 200 places for reading and working. The property will be handed over to the buyer when the city library moves into the premises, in the second half of 2007.

Building work on the Bienenkorbhaus ("bee-hive building") in Frankfurt is scheduled to start in the second quarter of 2007. The historical building will undergo refurbishment to reposition it, and a modern extension will be added.

Ambitious "MainTor" high-rise project underway

In mid-March, plansfor the redesign of the Degussa site in Frankfurt were presented to the public. The response from the public and press was extremely positive. DIC Asset AG has a 20% stake in this project, through its Opportunistic Co-Investments segment. The site has been leased to Degussa AG on a long-term basis and, as well as regular cashflow from the rental income, it offers first-rate development opportunities.

The aim of the new concept for the "MainTor – ImPuls von Frankfurt" project is to transform the former administrative site into a lively area open to the public, in a prime city centre location. At the heart of the development concept are the plans for a highrise building up to 180 metres tall, which will have great architectural merit.

DIC ONSITE gets off to a successful start

DIC Asset AG has combined its asset and property management activities in DIC ONSITE GmbH.

DIC ONSITE is chiefly responsible for operational real estate management for the entire portfolio and looks after more than 270 properties with a combined lettable area of 1.3 million sqm.

Branches in the portfolio's main investment locations provide a direct, local service for tenants and properties. Another branch was opened in Hamburg in March.

DIC ONSITE newly leased or re-leased approximately 31,100 sqm of floor space.

Property management Operating asset management Facility management Property positioning Object management Lease management Commercial management Technical and infrastructural management DIC ONSITE: Fields of competence Rental result for the first quarter

Space
in
sqm
Office 20,000
Retail 7,700
Other 2,800
Residential 600
Total 31,100
Parking
(units)
400

Financial Position and Results of Operations

Rental income rises sharply as a result of portfolio growth

Total revenues for the first quarter were EUR 21.8 million. This compares with revenues of EUR 6.8 million during the same period in the previous year. As a result of the significant growth in the portfolio, net rental income was up EUR 12.5 million (+219%), to EUR 18.2 million. Approximately 63% of the revenues stemmed from the rental of office premises, 12% from retail premises, 22% from commercial premises and parking areas and 3% from residential premises. The occupancy rate for DIC Asset AG's portfolio as at 31 March 2007 was 91%.

Rise in expenses disproportionately low

As the portfolio has grown, administrative and personnel expenses have risen by a far smaller percentage than rental income. Organisational improvements and more efficient processes have had a positive impact. Having risen by 291% to EUR 4.1 million, depreciation is on a par with the growth in real estate assets.

Operating result strengthened by portfolio expansion

Funds from operations (FFO), before depreciation, taxes and profits from sales of property and development projects, increased significantly in line with the growth in the portfolio, rising EUR 7.5 million (+259%) to approximately EUR 10.4 million. FFO per share was EUR 0.36.

Development projects with an impact on the result

The development project for the central library in Frankfurt proceeded according to schedule during the period under review and was valued according to the percentage-of-completion method. The project accounted for approximately EUR 0.2 million of the result.

Profit for the period almost quadrupled

Due mainly to the expansion of the portfolio, EBITDA was up EUR 11.9 million (+277%) to EUR 16.2 million and EBIT by EUR 8.9 million (+278%) to EUR 12.1 million. Profit for the period increased by EUR 3.6 million (+277%) to EUR 4.9 million. The result of the Opportunistic Co-Investments segment was instrumental in this (share of the profit of associates), which climbed from EUR 0.2 million to EUR 1.2 million due primarily to the expansion of the segment in financial 2006 and the sale of real estate. The negative financial result increased significantly by EUR 5.2 million (306%) to EUR -6.9 million, due to the expansion of the portfolio. Tax expenses were roughly on a par with the previous year.

The profitability of DIC Asset AG (profit for the period in relation to total revenues) increased by 2.9 percentage points to 22.2%.

Slight growth in total assets

Total assets of DIC Asset AG were up EUR 52.4 million compared with 31 December 2006 to EUR 1,396.1 million. Non-current assets grew slightly by EUR 5.1 million to EUR 1,112.3 million, chiefly as a consequence of the co-investment in the joint venture company for the takeover of the 52 properties acquired from the City of Hamburg. DIC Asset AG has a 20% stake in this opportunistic investment. As a result of the inflow of cash from calls on credit instruments, current assets increased by EUR 47.3 million to EUR 283.8 million.

Comfortable capital resources

Equity rose by EUR 6.6 million to EUR 540.6 million, as a result of the transfer of retained earnings. At the end of the first quarter of 2007, the equity ratio stood at 38.7%. The non-current liabilities of DIC Asset AG increased by approximately EUR 59.1 million to EUR 819.2 million, as a result of the drawdown of credit instruments, while current liabilities fell by EUR 13.3 million (-37%) to EUR 36.3 million.

Liquidity available for further acquisitions

Net liquidity (liquid assets, less short-term debt) increased by EUR 38.2 million at the end of the first quarter to EUR 207.4 million. Combined with loans available at short notice, approximately EUR 305.6 million are available for the rapid conclusion of further acquisitions.

Königsberger Straße 1, Frankfurt Ludwigsplatz, Ludwigshafen

Significant growth in cash flow from operating activities

In the first quarter of 2007, cash flow from operating activities was significantly above the previous year's figures, due to the expansion of the portfolio. The inflow of funds from operating activities rose by EUR 6.0 million in total (+200%) to EUR 9.0 million. Cash flow from investing activities fell by approximately EUR 61.2 million compared with the same quarter in the previous year to EUR -28.1 million, due to a decline in acquisition activities. Cash flow from financing activities grew by EUR 18.9 million to EUR 59.3 million.

As at the end of the first quarter, cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 219.9 million, which is EUR 188.9 million higher than at the end of the same quarter in the previous year.

Segment reporting

TEUR 31
Mar
07
31
Mar
06
Rental
income
Core 9,075 3,071
Value
Added
9,311 2,955
Opp.
Co-Investments
0 0
Other 0 0
Group 19,016 6,026
EBITDA
Core 8,999 2,985
Value
Added
8,542 2,331
Opp.
Co-Investments
0 0
Other -1,353 -1,019
Group 16,188 4,297
EBTDA
Core 4,685 1,573
Value
Added
4,330 1,506
Opp.
Co-Investments
1,224 232
Other 320 -444
Group 10,559 2,867
EBT
Core 2,454 951
Value
Added
2,449 1,077
Opp.
Co-Investments
1,224 232
Other 331 -447
Group 6,438 1,813

Hansastraße, Duisburg

Wiesdorfer Platz, Leverkusen

The Share

Successful performance in a difficult environment

For 2006 as a whole, the DIC Asset AG share significantly outperformed the SDAX and the EPRA Nareit/Europe, the index for European real estate stocks, with a performance of 67.9%. The SDAX got off to a very good start in 2007, with a growth rate of 9.9%, and has even recouped the losses caused by a general market correction in March 2007.

The DIC Asset AG share also performed well, outperforming the EPRA Nareit/Europe index, with growth of 3.6%. Overall, the stock market environment was tougher for real estate stocks in Europe. In the first quarter, the EPRA Nareit/Europe achieved a performance of 3.0%.

Free float tops 50 percent for the first time

In early January, Deutsche Immobilien Chancen AG & Co. KGaA and Forum Partners together successfully placed 2.35 million shares (8.25 percent of the issued share capital) in DIC Asset AG with institutional investors, and the free float increased to 54.9 percent. The greater liquidity has made the share even more attractive.

Regular meetings with analysts and positive valuation

We talk to our shareholders, analysts and investors on a regular basis to provide them with information and present DIC Asset AG at industry and investment events. Analysts from renowned banks value our share positively. Since April 2007, the DIC Asset AG share has also been represented on the GPR 250 Index, which measures the performance of the 250 most liquid real estate companies in the world. The weightings are based on free float market capitalisation. Our inclusion in this index will further increase interest in the DIC Asset share among institutional investors.

Financial calendar

14.05.2007 Interim
Report
Q1/2007
30.-31.05.2007 5th
European
Property
Seminar
Kempen
&
Co.,
Amsterdam
31.05.2007 HVB
German
Financials
Conference,
Stockholm
06.06.2007 Annual
general
meeting,
Frankfurt
14.-15.06.2007 10th
Morgan
Stanley
Property
Conference,
Frankfurt
21.06.2007 Deutsche
Bank
German
Corporate
Conference,
Frankfurt
29.06.2007 2.
Sal.
Oppenheim
Real
Estate
Conference,
Zurich
August
2007
Interim
Report
Q2/2007
06.-07.09.2007 EPRA
Annual
Conference
2007,
Athens
08.-10.10.2007 Expo
Real,
Munich
25.-26.10.2007 Initiative
Immobilien-Aktie,
Frankfurt
13.11.2007 German
Equity
Forum
Fall
2007,
Frankfurt
November
2007
Interim
Report
Q3/2007

Material Events after the Balance Sheet Date

Investments totalling approximately EUR 550 million

At the start of April, a portfolio of 26 properties with a lettable area of about 263,000 sqm was taken over from SEB Immobilien-Investment GmbH, for approximately EUR 460 million. The properties, spread across Germany, generate annual rental income in the region of EUR 26.5 million. The vacancy rate of just under 15% offers attractive optimisation potential which will be realised through the asset and property management of DIC ONSITE.

A portfolio of ten commercial properties and a lettable area of approximately 60,000 sqm wassuccessfully placed with two Luxembourg investors for approximately EUR 85 million at the end of April. The properties are located in medium-sized German cities and are almost 95% let. Ownership is scheduled to be transferred at the end of the second quarter, so the transaction will make a substantial contribution to the overall result.

Within the scope of opportunistic co-investments, DIC Asset AG participated in the acquisition of a portfolio for a total investment volume of EUR 465 million from HANSAINVEST in May 2007. The portfolio consists of 54 objects with a lettable area of 351,000 sqm. DIC Asset AG holds an interest of 20%.

Further expansion of portfolio is planned

Outlook

We went a long way towards achieving this year's growth target in the first six months, when we purchased the SEB's high-quality portfolio. In keeping with our growth strategy, we will make further investments in first-rate properties on long-term leases which generate high cash flow, as well as in real estate with attractive potential for an increase in value.

We plan to complete acquisitions with a volume of at least EUR one billion this year.

In order that the real estate portfolio, which currently has an approximate volume of EUR 1.8 billion, can be managed efficiently and to take into account the needs of tenants, the activities of the asset and property management platform DIC ONSITE will be supplemented with a branch in Berlin. With its existing locations in Frankfurt, Mannheim, Duesseldorf and Hamburg, DIC Asset AG is perfectly equipped for its expansive growth strategy.

As part of our active portfolio management approach, we regularly investigate selling opportunities and consistently exploit attractive propositions in the interests of our shareholders.

NRG GmbH headquarters, Hanover

Based on the current portfolio and including the gains on the sale of real state, we plan to again more than double the result achieved by DIC Asset AG last year. We expect earnings after depreciation and taxes of EUR 32 – 35 million in 2007.

ASSETS EQUITY
AND
LIABILITIES
TEUR 31
Mar
2007
31
Dec
2006
Equity
Investment
property
1,086,802 1,086,482
Office
furniture
and
equipment
369 205
Investments
in
associates
11,273 8,344
Other
investments
241 241
Derivatives 8,286 5,670
Intangible
assets
336 317
Deferred
tax
assets
5,019 5,932
Total
non-current
assets
1,112,326 1,107,191
Liabilities
Development
property
held
for
sale
9,164 7,982
Receivables
from
the
sale
of
property
4,999 5,331
Trade
receivables
2,304 1,276
Receivables
due
from
related
parties
43,844 39,927
Income
taxes
receivable
2,190 1,812
Other
receivables
930 372
Other
current
assets
435 62
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
219,912 179,728
Total
current
assets
283,778 236,490
Total
assets
1,396,104 1,343,681
EQUITY
AND
LIABILITIES
TEUR 31
Mar
2007
31
Dec
2006
Equity
Issued
capital
28,500 28,500
Share
premium
469,680 469,732
Hedging
and
translation
reserve
5,918 4,128
Reserve
for
first-time
application
of
IFRS
-2,373 -2,373
Other
reserves
1,136 1,136
Retained
earnings
35,407 30,595
Total
shareholders'
equity
538,268 531,718
Minority
interest
2,363 2,296
Total
equity
540,631 534,014
Liabilities
Interest-bearing
loans
and
borrowings
808,256 750,270
Deferred
tax
liabilities
9,703 8,376
Derivatives 597 737
Other
non-current
liabilities
607 692
Total
non-current
liabilities
819,163 760,075
Interest-bearing
loans
and
borrowings
12,515 10,496
Trade
payables
5,452 20,537
Liabilities
to
related
parties
6,994 7,605
Provisions 102 84
Income
taxes
payable
1,760 1,454
Other
liabilities
9,487 9,416
Total
current
liabilities
36,310 49,592
Total
liabilities
855,473 809,667
Total
equity
and
liabilities
1,396,104 1,343,681

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the Period from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2007

TEUR 31
Mar
07
31
Mar
06
Total
revenues
21,836 6,823
Total
expenses
-9,769 -3,580
Gross
rental
income
19,016 6,026
Ground
rents
-3 -4
Service
charge
income
on
principal
basis
2,230 585
Service
charge
expenses
on
principal
basis
-2,477 -607
Other
real
estate
related
operating
expenses
-534 -316
Net
rental
income
18,232 5,684
Administrative
expenses
-1,443 -741
Personnel
expenses
-1,097 -684
Depreciation
and
amortisation
-4,121 -1,054
Other
income
391 212
Other
expenses
-94 -174
Net
other
income
297 38
Gain
on
development
projects
199 0
Net
operating
profit
before
financing
activities
12,067 3,243
Share
of
the
profit
of
associates
1,224 232
Net
financing
costs
-6,853 -1,662
Profit
before
tax
6,438 1,813
Income
tax
expense
-358 -252
Deferred
income
tax
expense
-1,226 -245
Profit
for
the
period
4,854 1,316
Attributable
to
equity
holders
of
the
parent
4,812 1,258
Attributable
to
minority
interest
42 58
Basic
(=diluted)
earnings
per
share
(EUR)
0,17 0,12

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow for the Quarter ended 31 March 2007

TEUR 31
Mar
07
31
Mar
06
Operating
activities
Net
operating
profit
before
interest
and
taxes
11,623 4,340
Unrealised
gains
on
development
projects
-199 0
Depreciation
and
amortisation
4,121 1,054
Movements
in
receivables,
payables
and
provisions
41 1,469
Other
non-cash
transactions
151 -818
Cash
generated
from
operations
15,737 6,045
Interest
paid
-8,869 -3,824
Interest
received
2,529 937
Income
taxes
paid
-429 -137
Cash
flow
from
operating
activities
8,968 3,021
Investing
activities
Proceeds
from
sale
of
investment
property
318 0
Acquisition
and
disposal
of
subsidiaries
-3,370 0
Acquisition
of
investment
property
-17,726 -86,547
Capital
expenditure
on
investment
property
-250 -388
Acquisition/disposal
of
other
investments
-1,480 0
Loans/collection
of
principal
on
loans
-4,426 -2,295
Development
expenditure
-983 0
Acquisition
of
office
furniture
and
equipment
-172 -53
Cash
flow
from
investing
activities
-28,089 -89,283
Financing
activities
Proceeds
from
other
non-current
borrowings
60,895 73,832
Repayment
of
borrowings
-1,503 -34,453
Advance
payments
received
on
the
sale
of
investment
property
0 38,834
Payment
of
transaction
costs
-87 0
Dividends
paid
0 -6
Cash
flow
from
financing
activities
59,305 78,207
Net
increase
in
cash
and
cash
equivalents
40,184 -8,055
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
at
1
January
179,728 39,078
Cash
and
cash
equivalents
at
31
March
219,912 31,023

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity as at 31 March 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
Dividends
2005
-6 -6
Profit
for
the
period
1,258 58 1,316
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
95 95
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
of
associates
347 347
Status
as
of
31
March
2006
10,170 97,043 436 -2,373 1,136 8,390 2,294 117,096
Capital
increase
18,330 397,274 415,604
Release
of
share
premium
-14,325 14,325 0
Dividends
2005
-5,695 -5,695
Profit
for
the
period
13,693 2 13,695
Equity
transaction
costs
net
of
tax
-10,260 -10,260
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
3,299 3,299
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
of
associates
393 393
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
Profit
for
the
period
4,812 42 4,854
Equity
transaction
costs
net
of
tax
-52 -52
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
1,565 1,565
Gain
from
cashflow
hedges
of
associates
225 225
Change
of
consolidation
group
25 25
Status
as
of
31
March
2007
28,500 469,680 5,918 -2,373 1,136 35,407 2,363 540,631

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 August 2006, DIC Asset AG acquired from the FAY Group 74.9% of the shares in its asset and property management company, with effect from 1 January 2007. Since 1 January the subsidiary, operating as DIC ONSITE GmbH, has handled the management and administration of the real estate portfolio as part of the DIC Group's asset and property management activities.

The portfolio of 52 properties marketed under the name "Primo 3"was acquired from the city of Hamburg. The properties, which are spread throughout the municipal area, are mostly let on long-term leases to departments and agencies of the city of Hamburg. A number of the premises offer medium-term development potential, in terms of development projects and refurbishments. The portfolio was taken over on 1 March 2007, and DIC Asset AG has a 20% stake in this opportunistic investment.

At the start of April 2007, DIC Asset AG took over a portfolio of 26 properties from SEB Immobilien-Investment GmbH. The volume of the investment is approximately EUR 460 million. Within the scope of opportunistic co-investments, DIC Asset AG participated in the acquisition of a portfolio for a total investment volume of EUR 465 million from HANSAINVEST in May 2007. The portfolio consists of 54 objects with a lettable area of 351,000 sqm. DIC Asset AG holds an interest of 20%.

In the first quarter of 2007, further external loans in the amount of TEUR 55,304 were taken up. These are being used to finance the properties in Hanover (TEUR 18,296) and Nuremberg (TEUR 22,024) let to Deutsche Bahn AG, two further propertiesfrom the FAY transaction (TEUR 13,519) and the development of the FraSpa property on Hasengasse in Frankfurt (proportionate share of TEUR 835). Of this, TEUR 52,950 is hedged through interest rate swaps.

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

Dammtor 25, Hamburg

Dividend

In order that shareholders enjoy a fair share in the success and increase in value of DIC Asset AG, at the General Meeting to be held on 6 June 2007 the Management Board and the Supervisory Board will recommend that a dividend of EUR 0.75 per share be paid for financial 2006.

Other information

There were no changes to the composition of the Management Board or Supervisory Board during the period under review. As at 31 March 2007, the company employed 44 members of staff (previous year: 14).

Portfolio Overview *

including acquisitions as of 6 Apr 2007

Core Value
Added
Opportunistic
Co-Investments
Total
Number
of
properties
37 144 102 283
Portfolio
volume
**
in
EUR
mill.
852 758 152 1,762
Portfolio
proportion
48% 43% 9% 100%
Net
annual
rent
in
EUR
mill.
52 47 10 109
Lettable
area
in
sqm
389,000 522,000 102,000 1,013,000
Rental
income
per
sqm
in
EUR
11.50 9.20 9.20 10.20
Vacancy
rate
3% 17% 16% 11%

* 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

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

Location of property

As at the beginning of April 2007

DIC Asset AG

Grünhof · Eschersheimer Landstraße 223 D-60320 Frankfurt am Main

Phone +49 69 9 45 48 58-0 · Fax +49 69 9 45 48 58-99 [email protected] · www.dic-asset.de

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