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KMC Properties ASA

Interim / Quarterly Report May 7, 2014

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Interim / Quarterly Report

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Storm Real Estate ASA Interim Report January – March 2014

Storm Real Estate ASA's business strategy is to acquire and manage real estate. The strategy includes equities and high yield investments.

Highlights

All numbers in mill USD Q1 2014 Q1 2013
Total Comprehensive Income 0,9 1,4

Major items:

NOI from investement property
2,5
2,3
Value change investment property
-1,9
0,2
Value change real estate shares
3,2
1,6
Other operating expenses
-0,8
-0,8
Return on funds and other liquid investments
0,6
0,6
Borrowing costs
-0,7
-0,9
Value change on contract- and interest derivatives
-0,3
0,9
Taxes
-1,5
-2,4
Return ratios Return on
Equity (1)
Total
Shareholder
Return (2)
Last 1 year 3,3% 16,0%
Last 3 years (annualised) 2,6% 8,0%
Last 5 years (annualised) 7,0% 29,6%

(1) Return on Equity = Total Comprehensive Income / average equity for the same period (2) Total Shareholder Return = Movement in share price, dividend adjusted.

The share was listed on Oslo Stock Exchange in June 2010. Before listing the share was traded OTC.

Financial overview

(all following numbers are in USD)

Summary

The recent media coverage has been dominated by the politcal situation between Russia and Ukraine. The situation is still considered unresolved. It is unclear what impact this could have on Storm Real Estate's investments, but the Board considers that this gives a higher risk profile for the company's exposure to Russia than before. The Board is working on measures to reduce risks related to Russia.

The company had a Total Comprehensive Income of 0.9 million Q1 2014, compared with 1.4 million for the same period in 2014.

Income from investment property in Russia was 3.2 million for the quarter, while operating costs were 0.7 million. This resulted in a net operating income from the properties of 2.5 million, an increase of 0.2 million from the same quarter in 2013 (2.3 million).

The Company had an unrealized increased value on the investment in TK Development A/S of 3.2 million in Q1, after the share price rose by approx. 27%. The carrying amount of the investment as at 31 March was 15.4 million.

From other investments in shares and funds, mainly Storm Bond Fund, it is recorded an value increase of a total of 0.6 million. The carrying value of these investments as at 31 March was 16.1 million.

Borrowing costs amounted to 0.7 million in Q1, compared with 0.9 million in the same period last year. Of this, 0.5 million was loan interest (2013: 0.5 million) and 0.2 million was net interest on interest rate swaps (2013: 0.4 million).

Taxes in the group are high in periods when the Russian rouble falls against the US dollar, because the investment properties are worth more in local currency. The Russian rouble fell significantly against the U.S. dollar during the period, and therefore there has been a value increase measured in roubles. With this follows an increase in deferred tax. In Q1, this effect was 1.1 million in increased deferred tax. In addition, there was 0.2 million in withholding tax on dividends from Russian subsidiaries. Total tax expense for the quarter was 1.5 million (Q1 2013: 2.4 million).

Appreciating USD against roubles can also make it more expensive for some tenants to pay their rent in USD.

Property values are adjusted down by 1.9 million Q1 in accordance with valuations from an independent valuer, Cushman & Wakefield. This is related to a somewhat weaker market for commercial property in Moscow and St Petersburg.

According to international accounting standards (IFRS), this amount are to be split over two separate posts, explained by the following:

The Russian subsidiaries which own the buildings have Russian roubles as functional currency. According to IFRS, only the part of the fair value adjustment which can be attributed to RUB is presented over the Income Statement. The effect of currency exchange movements between RUB and USD is presented as Other Comprehensive Income and is included in the term Total Comprehensive Income. We perceive Total Comprehensive Income as the most relevant measure of the company's profit. In every quarter we present an explanatory statement of the fair value adjustment:

Change in value, mill USD 3M 2014 3M 2013
Over Income Statement +5,4 +1,7
Translation Differences over Other
Comprehensive Income
-7,3 -1,5
Sum Value Adjusted Properties -1,9 +0,2

Statement of financial position

The property values are 101.2 million in accordance with valuations from an independent valuer, Cushman & Wakefield.

The company had 15.4 million invested in TK Development A/S which is classified as a long-term investment. In addition, the company had 16.1 million in short-term shares, bonds and funds as at 31 March 2014, and the cash balance was 6.3 million.

The group has accrued for 10.1 million in deferred tax. This is largely related to deferred tax linked to value changes from the investment properties in Russia after acquisition.

The company's NAV per share measured in NOK as at 31 March was 25.73 NOK.

The board has proposed to the Annual General Meeting on 7 May 2014 to distribute a dividend of 1.60 NOK per share.

The main risks and uncertainties facing the company is largely the same as those described in the company's annual report for 2012.

Oslo, 6 May 2014

The Board of Directors, Storm Real Estate ASA

The company's investment areas

Market commentary Russia

Macro snapshot

All eyes were on Russia during the first three months in 2014. In February Russia staged the Olympic Games in Sochi, followed by the political turmoil surrounding the Crimean peninsula in March. This caused the pendulum to swing slightly from increasing Russia's position as a country with attractive investment opportunities to a country with increased perceived risk.

It is unclear what effect the international sanctions against Russia will have on the Russian economy. The Russian Government is forecasting growth in gross domestic product (GDP) of 2.5%, but several large investment banks have downgraded expectations for GDP growth of approx. 2% to 1%.

Russian rouble has fallen significantly over the period. Over the past 12 months the rouble fell 16% against USD and 14% against EUR, but most of this decline came in the 1st quarter of 2014. Devaluation of the rouble is expected to lead to higher inflation, which in turn may contribute to reduced growth. Private consumption has been a strong driver of Russian growth in recent years, and if private consumption weakened, this could put a damper on growth.

Unemployment is at 5.6% and is one of the strongest elements of the Russian economy.

The real estate market

Approximately 8 billion USD was invested in commercial real estate in Russia in Q1 2014. It is substantially less than the same period last year, but last year there were some very large transactions.

Within the office property market in Moscow most indicators point down. A total of 290,000 m2 was registered as purchased or let during this period, which is 29% lower than the same period last year. The vacancy rate increased with 0.5 percentage points to 12.7% for the market overall. In Class A the vacancy rate is 20.9% and in Class B 10.6%.

Leases signed in Q1 2014 were signed at lower levels that at year-end 2013, while yield increased with 0.25 percentage points to 8.75%.

In St. Petersburg the trend is the same. Average rents are down 11% from last quarter, driven especially by the large exchange rate fluctuations in the quarter. The vacancy rate is somewhat down for Class B buildings by 1.1%. The vacancy rate for Class A buildings are up 0.2%.

Shares in TK Development A/S

Storm Real Estate hold 10.5% of the shares in TK Development A/S at 31 March 2014, to a value of 83.4 million DKK (15.4 million USD).

In Q1 2014 TK Development A/S announced two sales. The company's 75% interest (share) in Fashion Arena Outlet (25.000 m2) in the Czech Republic is sold to Meyer Bergman. The price for the whole center estimated to 71.5 million EUR. The Alfa Laval office project in Aalborg (6.000 m2) is sold to PensionDanmark for 126.1 million DKK.

TK Development published its annual report for 2013/14 (accounting year ending 31 January).

The company reported a loss of 49 million DKK in fiscal year 2013/14. Excluding discontinued operations, the company reported a profit before tax of 3.9 million DKK, compared with a loss of 272.3 million the year before.

NAV per share was DKK 15.80 at the end of the financial year. By comparison, the marked price of the company as of 31 March 2014 was DKK 8.10, representing a discount of approximately 50% of book value. Storm Real Estate's average cost is DKK 7.96 DKK per share at 31 March 2013.

Sources market information Russland: Knight Frank, Cushman & Wakefield, Jones Lang Lasalle

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Numbers in 000 USD Note Q1 2014
Unaudited
Q1 2013
Unaudited
2013
Audited
Rental Income 3 3,246 3,123 12,901
Total Income 3,246 3,123 12,901
Property related Expenses 3 717 795 2,832
Personnel Expenses 155 167 749
Other Operational Expenses 595 667 2,365
Total Operational Expenses 1,467 1,629 5,946
Operating Profit (Loss) Before Fair Value Adjustments 1,778 1,494 6,955
Fair Value Adjustments on Investment Property 3 5,414 1,727 8,220
Total Operating Profit (Loss) 7,192 3,221 15,175
Finance Revenues 5 3,918 3,253 7,314
Finance Expenses 5 -998 -894 -4,166
Currency Exchange Gains (Losses) 5 -232 -168 342
Net Financial Gains (Losses) 2,688 2,191 3,490
Earnings before Tax (EBT) 9,880 5,412 18,665
Income Tax Expenses 7 1,534 2,419 7,475
Profit (Loss) for the Period 8,346 2,994 11,190
Other Comprehensive Income:
OCI to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:
Currency Effect of Net Investments in Foreign Operations -1,239 -257 -1,566
Tax Effect of Net Investments in Foreign Operations 124 26 157
Translation Differences -6,381 -1,352 -6,638
Sum Other Comprehensive Income -7,496 -1,583 -8,048
Total Comprehensive Income for the Period 850 1,411 3,142
Average Number of Shares (Excluding Treasury Shares) 18,384,123 19,203,123 18,685,315
Earnings per share (USD) 0.45 0.16 0.60
Total Comprehensive Income per share (USD) 0.05 0.07 0.17

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Investment Property
3
101,200
103,100
Financial Investments
15,408
12,176
PP&E
20
5
Intangible assets
0
1
Financial Derivative Assets
4
1
53
Total Non-Current Assets
116,629
115,335
Financial Investments
4
16,111
16,223
Other Receivables
10
668
639
Cash and Cash Equivalents
4
6,276
6,362
Total Current Assets
23,055
23,225
Total Assets
139,685
138,561
Share capital
1,296
1,296
Share Premium
21,036
21,036
Treasury Shares
-60
-50
Other Paid-in Equity
61,734
61,734
Total Paid-in Equity
84,005
84,016
Other Equity
-5,152
-5,578
Total Other Equity
-5,152
-5,578
Total Equity
78,853
78,437
Loans From Credit Institutions
4
41,735
42,364
Deferred Tax Liabilities
10,147
9,522
Financial Derivative Liabilities
4
1,492
1,011
Other Long-term Liabilities
63
100
Total long term liabilities
53,437
52,997
Trade Payables
150
96
Numbers in 000 USD Note 31.03.2014
Unaudited
31.12.2013
Audited
Loans from Credit Institutions
4
2,606
2,606
Other Short-term Payables
9
4,640
4,426
Total short term liabilities
7,396
7,128
Total Liabilities
60,833
60,125
Total Equity and Liabilities
139,685
138,561

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

Numbers in 000 USD Q1 2014
Unaudited
Q1 2013
Unaudited
Cash Flow from Operational Activites
Earnings before Tax 9,880 5,412
Adjusted for:
Depreciations 2 7
Value Adjustments on Invenstment Property -5,414 -1,727
Financial Income -3,918 -2,314
Financial Expenses 998 -45
Net Currency Gains 76 -1,191
Cash Flow Before Changes in Working Capital 1,624 142
Changes in Working Capital:
Trade Receivables and Other Receivables -31 -861
Trade Payables and Other Payables 22 -111
Paid Taxes -766 -272
Net cash flow from operational activities 849 -1,102
Cash Flow From Investment Activities
Outflows from Investments in Financial Securities -818 -7,354
Inflows from Investments in Financial Securities 1,784 1,755
Interest Received 49 57
Net Cash Flow From Investment Activities 1,015 -5,543
Cash Flow From Financing Activities
Repayments of Loans -651 -651
Net Purchase of Treasury Shares -434 0
Interest Paid -698 -858
Net Cash flow From Financing Activities -1,783 -1,509
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents 81 -8,153
Carried Forward Cash and Cash Equivalents 6,362 15,099
Currency Exchange Variation on Cash and Cash Equivalents -166 33
Cash and Cash Equivalents on Closing Date 6,276 6,979
Of which restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 372 372

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Paid-in Equity Other Equity
Share
Capital
Share
Premium
Other Paid-in
Equity
Treasury
Shares
Retained
Earnings
Translation
Differences on
Foreign
Operations
Total
Equity
1 January 2013 1,296 21,036 61,734 -1 4,776 -8,122 80,719
Profit (Loss) for the Period 2,994 2,994
Other Comprehensive Income -1,583 -1,583
Sum 0 0 0 0 2,994 -1,583 1,411
31 March 2013 1,296 21,036 61,734 -1 7,770 -9,706 82,130
Paid-in Equity Other Equity
Share
Capital
Share
Premium
Other Paid-in
Equity
Treasury
Shares
Retained
Earnings
Translation
Differences on
Foreign
Operations
Total
Equity
1 January 2014 1,296 21,036 61,734 -50 10,592 -16,171 78,437
Profit (Loss) for the Period 8,346 8,346
Treasury Shares -10 -424 -434
Other Comprehensive Income -7,496 -7,496
Sum 0 0 0 -10 7,922 -7,496 416
31 March 2014 1,296 21,036 61,734 -60 18,514 -23,666 78,853

SELECTED NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Corporate Information

Storm Real Estate ASA is a public limited liability company domiciled in Norway. The company is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange. The principal activity of the company is investment in yielding properties in Russia and the EEA, including investments in equities and bonds.

2. Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparations

The interim financial statements for the period ending 31 March 2014 are prepared in accordance with IAS 34. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statement of 2013. The interim financial statements are unaudited. The interim financial statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 6 May 2014.

Accounting Principles

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for 2013. All notes are in '000 USD except where otherwise indicated

3. Investment property

Value 31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Per 1 January 103,100 102,700
Value Adjustment * -1,900 400
Value per Closing Date 101,200 103,100

* The functional currency of the Russian subsidiaries including the buildings in Russian Rouble.

The fair value changes has two elements:

  • Changes in the local functional currency (RUB) are presented over the

income statement.

  • Translation differences in the Group presentation currency (USD) are not allowed over the income statement, and are presented over the statement of comprehensive income.

The two effects are presented separately below:

NOI from Properties 3M 2014 3M 2013
Net Change in Fair Value -1,900 200
Translation Differences over Comprehensive Income -7,314 -1,527
Change in RUB over Income Statement 5,414 1,727
3M 2014 3M 2013
Rental Income 3,246 3,123
Direct Property Related Expenses 717 795
NOI from Properties 2,528 2,328

NOI % 78% 75%

Annualised yield (NOI / Fair Value) 10.0 % 9.0 %

Moscow St Petersburg
Variables for Independent Valuations 31.12.2014 31.12.2013 31.12.2014 31.12.2013
Discount Rate 11.25% 11.00% 12.25% 12.00%
Yield (cap. rate) 10.25% 10.00% 10.25% 10.00%
Market rates, \$/sq.m 700 700 390 400
Estimated Rate Growth Year 1 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Estimated Rate Growth Year 2 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Estimated Rate Growth Year 3 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Estimated Rate Growth Year 4 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Estimated Rate Growth Year 5 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Estimated Rate Growth Year 6 3.0% 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%

4. Financial Assets and Liabilities

Investments in financial securities 31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Value as at 1 January 28,400 25,485
Additions 809 11,864
Disposals -1,783 -9,460
Change in Fair Value 3,842 1,770
Change in Currency * 252 -1,260
Value at Closing Date 31,519 28,400

* investments in other currencies than USD were largely hedged to USD on the closing dates.

Other Financial Assets and Liabilities 31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents 6,276 6,362
Financial Investments 31,519 28,400
Embedded Derivatives 1 14
Interst Rate Swaps -1,256 -1,011
Currency Derivatives -237 39
Bank Loan -44,341 -44,970
Total Financial Assets and Liabilities -8,037 -11,166

Embedded Derivatives

The embedded financial derivative occurs as a result of currency fluctuations between RUB and USD. Most of the tenancy lease agreements include a clause with a minimum Exchange rate for the rental. The fair value of this asset is estimated base don currency forecasts, followed by calculations using the Black & Scholes model.

Interest Rate Swap

The parent company has entered into interest rate swap agreements with the lender, Swedbank,. which fixes the interest on most of the bank loans. Fair value of the interest swap is based on expectations of future cash flows with today's interest rates and the yield curve over the remaining fixed period.

Currency Derivatives

The company has entered into currency derivative contracts to hedge portions of its exposure to foreign currency (NOK). Accrued profits and losses are presented on the balance sheet based on the currency rate on the closing date compared to the agreed future exchange rate on the forward contracts. The company does not apply hedge accounting for these derivatives.

Bank Loan

The parent company has two loans to finance its properties. The loans are secured with pledge in investment properties, and is repaid in quarterly instalments. The first loan (Gasfield) started in September 2008. The second loan started in June 2011. Loans are presented in the statement of financial position at amortised cost, and repayments within 12 months are presented as shortterm liability.

31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Long-term Liability 41,735 42,364
Short-term Liability 2,606 2,606
Total Loan at Amortised Cost 44,341 44,970

4. Financial Assets and Liabilities (continues)

Fair value hierarchy

The table below shows an analysis of fair values of financial instruments in the Statement of Financial grouped by level in the fair value hierarchy.

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets that the entity can access at the measurement date. Level 2 – Use of a model with inputs other than level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable market data. Level 3 - Use of a model with inputs that are not based on observable market data.

Financial assets measured at fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Sum
Held-for-trading investments: quoted shares 15,408 15,408
Held-for-trading investments: investment funds 16,111 16,111
Embedded derivatives 1 1
Sum financial assets measured at fair value 31,519 1 0 31,520
Financial liabilities measured at fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Sum
Interest rate swaps 1,256 1,256
Forward currency contracts 237 237
Sum financial assets measured at fair value 0 1,492 0 1,492

Sammenligning per klasse

Set out below is a comparison by class of the carrying amounts and fair value of the Group's financial instruments that are carried in the financial statements.

Carrying amount Fair value
31.03.2014 31.12.2013 31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Financial assets
Financial assets 5 13 5 13
Other receivables 663 625 663 625
Derivative financial assets at fair value 1 53 1 53
Held-for-trading financial investments 31,519 28,400 31,519 28,400
Cash and cash equivalents 6,276 6,362 6,276 6,362
Sum 38,464 35,453 38,464 35,453
Financial liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 44,341 44,970 44,557 45,208
Trade liabilities 150 95 150 95
Derivative financial liabilities at fair value 1,492 1,011 1,492 1,011
Other current liabilities 4,640 4,426 4,640 4,426
Sum 50,623 50,502 50,839 50,741

5. Finance Income and Costs

3M 2014 3M 2013
Currency
Currency Gain 275 1,071
Currency Loss -507 -1,240
Net Currency Gain (Loss) -232 -168
Finance Revenues
Interest Revenue 47 106
Fair Value Adjustment, Financial Investment 3,842 2,209
Fair Value Adjustments, Derivatives 0 938
Other Financial Revenues 29 0
Sum 3,918 3,253
Finance Cost
Interest Costs -731 -833
Fair Value Adjustments, Derivatives -262 0
Other Finance Gains (Loss) -5 -61
Sum -998 -894
Net Finance Gains (Losses) 2,688 2,191

6. Shareholder Information

20 Largest Shareholders as at 31 March 2014:

Shareholder Type * Country Shares %
DNB LUXEMBOURG S.A. NOM LUXEMBOURG 2,581,775 13.43%
SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB NOM SWEDEN 2,416,891 12.57%
SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN AB NOM UK 1,257,971 6.54%
STORM REAL ESTATE ASA 879,299 4.57%
DEUTSCHE BANK AG NOM UK 709,759 3.69%
AS BJØRGVIN 579,675 3.02%
J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. LONDON NOM UK 529,600 2.75%
AS BANAN 476,338 2.48%
FINANSFORBUNDET 416,650 2.17%
ØRN NORDEN AS 348,060 1.81%
AUBERT VEKST AS 281,000 1.46%
STIG AS 225,615 1.17%
S. UGELSTAD INVEST AS 191,095 0.99%
TDL AS 182,250 0.95%
ALLUM GERD NINNI 181,250 0.94%
MOTOR-TRADE EIENDOM OG FINANS AS 180,000 0.94%
LANGBERG INGRID MARGARETH 173,750 0.90%
ALBION HOLDING AS 155,250 0.81%
SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB FOR PB NOM 150,000 0.78%
SKARET INVEST AS 125,000 0.65%
ØVRIGE AKSJONÆRER 7,183,694 37.37%
SUM 19,224,922 100.00%

* NOM = Nominee Accounts; foreign institutions holding shares on behalf of clients.

Treasury Shares

The company has bought and sold treasury shares in the period.

31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Treasury Shares as of January 1st 721,799 21,799
Net Purchase of Treasury Shares 157,500 700,000
Treasury Shares at Closing Date 879,299 721,799

7. Tax Expenses

Income Taxes in the Income Statement 3M 2014 3M 2013
Current Income Tax Expense 768 905
Deferred Income Tax 767 1,514
Total Tax Expense for Period 1,534 2,419

8. Transactions with Related Parties

3M 2014 3M 2013
Storm Capital Management Ltd. 298 341
Surfside Ventures Ltd. 93 106
Sum 391 447

9. Other Current Liabilities

31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Taxes and Duties Payable 2,851 2,605
Advance Rents Received 1,411 1,550
Other Current Liabilities 377 271
Sum 4,640 4,426

10. Other Current Receivables

31.03.2014 31.12.2013
Taxes and Duties Receivable 253 401
Other Receivable 415 238
Sum 668 639

11. Segment information

Property Property Sum
Q1 2014 shares Russia Other Group
Total earnings per segment 3,232 -2,520 138 850
Assets 15,408 103,285 20,990 139,684
Liabilities 0 54,866 5,966 60,832
Net assets 15,408 48,420 15,024 78,852

Storm Real Estate ASA c/o Storm Capital Management Ltd. 100 New Bond Street, 3rd floor London W1S 1SP United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 409 33 66 Fax: +44 207 491 3464

www.stormcapital.co.uk

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