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Intervest Offices & Warehouses NV

Earnings Release Oct 26, 2012

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Interim statement on the third quarter of 2012

of the board of directors for the period 01.07.2012 to 30.09.2012

Antwerp, 26 October 2012

Increase of operating distributable result: 16 % for the first nine months of 20121; 10 % in the third quarter of 20122

Slight decrease in fair value of the real estate portfolio: - 0,1 % for the first nine months of 20123

Expected gross dividend for financial year 2012: between € 1,73 and € 1,78 per share (€ 1,73 for financial year 2011)

Lease contract with PwC in Woluwe Garden prolonged for 9 years till end 2021 (approximately 10 % of the rental income of the property investment fund)

Planned redevelopment of two logistics sites in 2013 for a total investment amount of approximately € 7 million for tenants Estée Lauder, UTi Belgium and Peugeot

1. Operational activities for the third quarter of 2012

Prolongation of the lease contract with PwC till end 2021

Intervest Offices & Warehouses has prolonged in October 2012 the lease contract with its largest tenant PwC for the office building Woluwe Garden, located in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe. The lease contract, for a space of 21.272 m², has been concluded for a fixed period of 9 years from 1 January 2013 till 31 December 2021. This tenant currently represents approximately 10 % of the rental income of the property investment fund.

This lease contract ensures a long term future rental income to the property investment fund in the very competitive Brussels office area Diegem-Zaventem where vacancy reaches summits of 20 % and more. As a result of this prolongation, the annual rental income of the property investment fund will decrease by approximately € 1,2 million or € 0,09 per share as from the financial year 2013.

As this prolongation is a post-balance sheet event, the effect on the fair value of investment properties is not yet recorded in the figures as at 30 September 2012. The property investment fund estimates that the fair value of this building will decrease in the fourth quarter of 2012 by € 10 to € 12 million, resulting in € 0,70 to € 0,85 per share on the net asset value (fair value).

Planned redevelopment of two logistic sites in 2013

In the third quarter of 2012 Intervest Offices & Warehouses put further steps forwards to the extension and improvement of its logistic real estate portfolio:

୭ Agreement with Estée Lauder and UTi Belgium for the extension of the logistic site in Oevel The property investment fund concluded an agreement in July 2012 with Estée Lauder as well as with its logistic service provider UTi Belgium to further extend the logistic site in Oevel. An additional logistic building of 5.036 m² with parking spaces will be built between the two existing buildings. This site will be leased by UTi Belgium as from the

The total estimated budget for the extension amounts to € 3,3 to € 3,8 million. This transaction will generate for the property investment fund as from the third quarter of 2013 an additional annual rental income of approxi-

third quarter of 2013 till 31 December 2023.

mately € 0,3 million. The financing of this investment will be funded from the existing credit lines of the property investment fund.

Simultaneously the existing lease contracts for the warehouses are prolonged with Estée Lauder as well as UTi Belgium till 31 December 2023, being a prolongation of respectively 4,5 and 6 years of the existing lease contracts. This prolongation of the lease contracts leads in the third quarter of 2012 to an increase in fair value of this logistic site by € 3,1 million.

୭ Redevelopment of a part of the logistic site Neerland 1 in Wilrijk

In July 2012 the property investment fund obtained an agreement in principle with French car builder Peugeot (group PSA) for the renovation/conversion to a showroom and a workshop of the front part of the logistic building Neerland 1 in Wilrijk (located Boomsesteenweg next to IKEA), and this for the replacement of the current branch of Peugeot Antwerpen, located Karel Oomsstraat in Antwerp.

The transaction includes a built-up surface area of approximately 5.000 m² on a ground area of nearly 11.000 m² (including parking spaces). The other part of the building (the rear) and the building Neerland 2 maintain their logistic activities.

In this framework the property investment fund will conclude an opertional lease for 15 years with Peugeot, whereby the latter will have a purchase option at market value at the end of the contract.

The total estimated budget for the renovation/ conversion amounts approximately to € 3,3 million. The transaction will generate for the property investment fund as from the fourth quarter of 2013 an annual rental income of approximately € 0,6 million. The financing of this investment will be funded from the existing credit lines of the property investment fund.

The agreement is concluded under the suspending condition of obtaining the necessary permits.

Investment properties

On 30 September 2012, the total occupancy rate of the real estate portfolio of Intervest Offices & Warehouses amounts to 85 % (86 % at 30 June 2012):

  • ୭ the occupancy rate of the office portfolio remains unchanged at 85 % compared to 30 June 2012
  • ୭ compared to 30 June 2012, the occupancy rate of the logistic portfolio decreases by 3 %, from 88 % to 85 %. This decrease is due mainly to the departure of the tenant of Merchtem Cargo Center.

In the third quarter of 2012, the fair value of investment properties of Intervest Offices & Warehouses has decreased by € 1 million compared to the fair value on 30 June 2012 and amounts on 30 September 2012 to € 594 million (€ 595 million on 30 June 2012). This evolution of the real estate properties in the third quarter of 2012 results from:

  • ୭ the decrease in fair value of the office portfolio by € 2,7 million or 0,7 %, mainly through the adjustment of the estimated rental values for the offices in the Brussels periphery
  • ୭ the sale of a non-strategic logistic building located Kaaien 218-220 in Antwerp, with a fair value of € 1,1 million or 0,2 % of the real estate portfolio
  • ୭ the increase in fair value of the logistic portfolio by € 2,9 million or 1,3 %, mainly through the prolongation of the lease contracts with Estée Lauder as well as UTi Belgium on the site in Oevel till 31 December 2023.
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 30.09.2012 30.06.2012 31.12.2011 30.09.2011
Fair value of investment properties (€ 000) 593.980 594.824 581.305 578.696
Investment value of investment properties (€ 000) 608.829 609.773 595.919 593.245
Occupancy rate4 (%) 85 % 86 % 86 % 84 %
Total leasable space (m²) 638.720 638.720 627.096 609.475

4 The occupancy rate is calculated as the ratio of the commercial rental income to the same rental income plus the estimated rental value of the vacant locations for rent. The commercial rental income is the contractual rental income and the rental income of already signed lease contracts regarding locations which are contractually vacant on balance sheet date.

2. Financial results

2.1. Cumulative figures for the first nine months of 2012

RESULTS in thousands € 30.09.2012 30.09.2011
Operating distributable result 18.574 16.079
Result on portfolio -991 3.386
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39)
-2.938 -3.185
Other non-distributable elements (subsidiaries) 0 468
Net result 14.645 16.748
Result per share
Number of shares entitled to dividend 14.199.858 13.907.267
Net result (€) 1,03 1,20
Operating distributable result (€) 1,31 1,16

The operating distributable result of Intervest Offices & Warehouses has increased in the first nine months of 2012 by 16 % or € 2,5 million to € 18,6 million (€ 16,1 million for the first nine months of 2011).

This improved result comes mainly from:

  • ୭ the increase in rental income as a result of acquisitions and lettings achieved in 2011 and 2012, partly offset by the lower amount of compensations received for the early termination of lease contracts (exceptionally high in the financial year 2011 due to the departure of Tibotec-Virco in Malines)
  • ୭ the decrease of property charges through lower vacancy costs
  • ୭ the decrease of financing costs of the property investment fund as new interest rate swaps at lower interest rates have taken effect, as well as the further reduction of the interest rates on the financial market. The average interest rate of the property investment fund for the first nine months of 2012 amounts to approximately 3,8 %, including bank margins, compared to 4,7 % for the same period of 2011 (4,6 % for financial year 2011).

This means that the operating distributable result per share for the first nine months of 2012 amounts to € 1,31 compared to € 1,16 for the same period of previous year. In 2011 however, an increase of the operating distributable result of € 0,17 per share has occured due to the amended valuation rule for early terminated lease contracts.

For the financial year 2012, this amended valuation rule still has a limited positive effect of € 0,01 per share. After adaption of the operating distributable result as shown in the statutory annual accounts of the property investment fund, this means for the first nine months of 2012 an operating distributable result per share of € 1,32 compared to € 1,33 for the same period of 2011.

OPERATING DISTRIBUTABLE RESULT in thousands € 30.09.2012 30.09.2011
Operating distributable result 18.574 16.079
Adjustment through the amended valuation rule 180 2.361
Adjusted operating distributable result 18.754 18.440
Per share
Number of shares entitled to dividend 14.199.858 13.907.267
Operating distributable result (€) 1,31 1,16
Adjustment through the amended valuation rule (€) 0,01 0,17

The fair value of the real estate portfolio of the property investment fund has increased by € 13 million in the first nine months of 2012 and amounts on 30 September 2012 to € 594 million (€ 581 million on 31 December 2011). This increase in fair value is the combined effect of:

  • ୭ on the one hand, the increase in fair value of the logistic portfolio by € 15,4 million or 7,3 % compared to the fair value on 31 December 2011, through mainly:
  • the acquisition of a second distribution center in Oevel for € 8,0 million
  • the prolongation of lease contracts with Estée Lauder as well as UTi Belgium on the site in Oevel till 31 December 2023
  • the sale of a non-strategic logistic building located Kaaien 218-220 in Anwerp, with a fair value of € 1,1 million
  • the delivery of a second office bloc and annex in Herentals Logistics 2
  • the renovation works carried out in Herentals Logistics 1
  • the contract for solar panels on the building Duffel Stocletlaan

୭ on the other hand, the decrease in fair value of the office portfolio by € 2,7 million or 0,7 % compared to the fair value on 31 December 2011, as a result mainly of the adjustment of the estimated rental values for the offices in the Brussels periphery, partly compensated by the increase in value of Intercity Business Park in Malines through additional lettings to Biocartis.

KEY FIGURES PER SHARE 30.09.2012 31.12.2011 30.09.2011
Number of shares entitled to dividend 14.199.858 13.907.267 13.907.267
Net asset value (fair value) (€) 19,70 20,42 20,31
Net asset value (investment value) (€) 20,73 21,37 21,28
Share price on closing date (€) 17,55 18,15 19,51
Discount to net asset value (fair value) (%) -11 % -11 % -4 %

On 30 September 2012, the net asset value (fair value) of the share is € 19,70. As the share price of Intervest Offices & Warehouses (INTO) on 30 September 2012 is € 17,55, the share is listed at a discount of 11 % compared to the net asset value (fair value).

The debt ratio5 of the property investment fund amounts on 30 September 2012 to 51,2 % compared to 52,1 % on 30 June 2012 (calculated in accordance with the Royal Decree of 7 December 2010).

On 30 September 2012, 85 % of the available credit lines of the property investment fund are long-term financings, with an average remaining period of 3,0 years. 15 % of the available credit lines are short-term financings, of which 14 % consists of financings with unlimited duration progressing each time for 364 or 30 days and 1 % being an instalment on an investment credit facility. The next maturity date of a credit facility of the property investment fund is only in December 2013 (€ 10 million), which means that the property investment fund currently does not need to carry out any major refinancing of its credit portfolio.

On 30 September 2012, Intervest Offices & Warehouses has € 28 million non-withdrawn credit lines at financial institutions for counterbalancing the fluctuations in liquidity needs of the property investment fund.

On 30 September 2012, 63 % of the withdrawn credit lines have a fixed interest or are fixed by interest rate swaps. The interest rates of the credit facilities of the property investment fund are fixed for a remaining period of 3,3 years in average.

5 For the further explanation regarding the evolution of the debt ratio is referred to point 1.7 "Financial structure" of the half-yearly report on 30 June 2012.

2.2. Results of the third quarter 2012

RESULTS in thousands € 01.07 - 30.09
2012
01.07 - 30.09
2011
Rental income 10.294 9.866
Rental related expenses -30 3
Property management costs and income -64 846
Property result 10.200 10.715
Property charges -1.154 -1.333
General costs and other operating costs and income -402 -279
Operating property result before result on portfolio 8.644 9.103
Result on disposals of investment properties 140 0
Changes in fair value of investment properties -318 -498
Other result on portfolio -335 -195
Operating result 8.131 8.410
Financial result (excl. changes in fair value - IAS 39) -2.850 -3.260
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39)
-993 -3.128
Taxes -18 -132
NET RESULT
Note:
4.270 1.890
Operating distributable result 5.776 5.243
Result on portfolio -513 -693
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39)
-993 -3.128
Other non-distributable elements (subsidiaries) 0 468

Analysis of the results of the third quarter of 20126

For the third quarter of 2012, the rental income of Intervest Offices & Warehouses increases by € 0,4 million to € 10,3 million (€ 9,9 million) as a result mainly of the acquisition of the second distribution center in Oevel in May 2012 and the letting to Nike as from September 2011 in Herentals Logistics 2.

The property management costs and income are € 0,9 million lower in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011 (an income of € 0,8 million). This item included in 2011 the profit taking of compensations for rental charges (received from Tibotec-Virco) and of received refurbishment fees.

6 Between brackets comparable fi gures of the third quarter 2011 (01.07.2011 - 30.09.2011).

For the third quarter of 2012, the property charges amount to € 1,2 million (€ 1,3 million). This decrease by approximately € 0,2 million comes mainly from lower vacancy costs through the renovation of Herentals Logistics 1, partly compensated by the increase of the costs for maintenance and repair for roof renovations.

The general costs amount to € 0,4 million (€ 0,3 million) in the third quarter of 2012 through increased costs for personnel and advice.

In the third quarter of 2012 the changes in fair value of investment properties are limited to - € 0,3 million (- € 0,5 million).

The financial result (excl. change in fair value - IAS 39) amounts to - € 2,8 million (- € 3,3 million). Despite higher credit facility withdrawals resul ting from real estate acquisitions realised in 2011 and 2012 the net interest charges of the property investment fund decrease by € 0,4 million due to new interest rate swaps at lower interest rates as well as to the further decrease of the interest rates on the financial market. The average interest rate for the property investment fund for the third quarter of 2012 is approximately 3,7 %, inclu ding bank margins (4,5 %).

The changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities (ineffective hedges - IAS 39) include the changes in market value of interest rate swaps that, in line with IAS 39, cannot be classified as cash flow hedging instruments, in the amount of - € 1,0 million (- € 3,1 million).

The operating distributable result for the third quarter of 2012 amounts to € 5,8 million (€ 5,2 million) or an increase by approximately € 0,5 million or 10 %. This result is derived primarily from an increase in rental income of the property investment fund following acquisitions and lettings realised in 2011 and 2012, from a decrease of property charges and from lower financing costs of the property investment fund.

This generates per share for the third quarter of 2012 an operating distributable result of € 0,41 (€ 0,38).

3. Forecast for 2012

Except for unexpected evolutions, such as important bankruptcies of tenants or unforeseen increases of interest rates, Intervest Offices & Warehouses estimates to be able to propose its shareholders a gross dividend per share between € 1,73 and € 1,78 (€ 1,73 for the financial year 2011). This represents a gross dividend yield between 9,8 % and 10,1 %, based on the closing share price on 30 September 2012 (€ 17,55).

Note to the editors: for more information, please contact:

INTERVEST OFFICES & WAREHOUSES SA, a public property investment fund under Belgian law, Jean-Paul Sols - CEO, or Inge Tas - CFO. tel: + 32 3 287 67 87, www.intervestoffices.be

3. Forecast for 2012

Except for unexpected evolutions, such as important bankruptcies of tenants or unforeseen increases of interest rates, Intervest Offices & Warehouses estimates to be able to propose its shareholders a gross dividend per share between € 1,73 and € 1,78 (€ 1,73 for the financial year 2011). This represents a gross dividend yield between 9,8 % and 10,1 %, based on the closing share price on 30 September 2012 (€ 17,55).

Note to the editors: for more information, please contact:

INTERVEST OFFICES & WAREHOUSES SA, a public property investment fund under Belgian law, Jean-Paul Sols - CEO, or Inge Tas - CFO. tel: + 32 3 287 67 87, www.intervestoffices.be

Annexe

Consolidated income statement (9 months)

in thousands € 30.09.2012 30.09.2011
Rental income 30.661 28.631
Rental-related expenses - 59 -25
NET RENTAL INCOME 30.602 28.606
Property management income and costs 814 1.767
PROPERTY RESULT 31.416 30.373
Technical costs -611 -698
Commercial costs -208 -153
Charges and taxes on unlet properties -706 -1.060
Property management costs -1.707 -1.638
Other property charges -184 -256
PROPERTY CHARGES -3.416 -3.805
OPERATING PROPERTY RESULT 28.000 26.568
General costs -1.112 -972
Other operating income and costs 37 21
OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO 26.925 25.617
Result on disposals of investment properties 140 0
Changes in fair value of investment properties -482 3.542
Other result on portfolio -649 -156
OPERATING RESULT 25.934 29.003

Consolidated income statement (9 months) (continued)

in thousands € 30.09.2012 30.09.2011
OPERATING RESULT 25.934 29.003
Financial income 18 52
Net interest charges -8.333 -8.940
Other financial charges -9 -13
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39) -2.938 -3.185
FINANCIAL RESULT -11.262 -12.086
RESULT BEFORE TAXES 14.672 16.917
TAXES -27 -169
NET RESULT 14.645 16.748
Note:
Operating distributable result 18.574 16.079
Result on portfolio -991 3.386
Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities
(ineffective hedges - IAS 39) -2.938 -3.185
Other non-distributable elements (subsidiaries) 0 468
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company 14.646 16.749
Minority interests -1 -1

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (9 months)

in thousands € 30.09.2012 30.09.2011
NET RESULT 14.645 16.748
Changes in the effective part of fair value of authorised hedging instruments that
are subject to hedge accounting
-76 2.339
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Attributable to:
14.569 19.087
Equity holders of the parent company 14.570 19.088
Minority interests -1 -1

Consolidated balance sheet

ASSETS in thousands € 30.09.2012 31.12.2011
Non-current assets 594.275 581.672
Intangible assets 38 37
Investment properties 593.980 581.305
Other tangible assets 243 316
Trade receivables and other non-current assets 14 14
Current assets 12.727 12.462
Assets held for sale 1.225 4.005
Trade receivables 4.454 1.687
Tax receivables and other current assets 3.210 4.520
Cash and cash equivalents 996 407
Deferred charges and accrued income 2.842 1.843
TOTAL ASSETS 607.002 594.134

Consolidated balance sheet (continued)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES in thousands € 30.09.2012 31.12.2011
Shareholders' equity 279.738 284.018
Shareholders' equity attributable to the shareholders of the parent company 279.701 283.978
Share capital 129.395 126.729
Share premium 63.378 60.833
Reserves 72.283 78.398
Net result of the financial year 14.645 18.018
Minority interests 37 40
Liabilities 327.264 310.116
Non-current liabilities 276.261 264.426
Non-current financial debts 268.026 259.143
Credit institutions 193.425 184.650
Bond loan 74.588 74.475
Financial lease 13 18
Other non-current financial liabilities 7.699 4.685
Other non-current liabilities 536 598
Current liabilities 51.003 45.690
Provisions 172 172
Current financial debts 38.018 34.018
Credit institutions 38.012 34.012
Financial lease 6 6
Trade debts and other current debts 3.884 2.641
Other current liabilities 367 399
Accrued charges and deferred income 8.562 8.460
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 607.002 594.134

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