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Pandox Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Feb 18, 2016

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Year-end report

January-December 2015

  • Revenue from Property Management amounted to MSEK 365 (359). Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 6 percent.
  • Net operating income from Property Management amounted to MSEK 306 (289). Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 11 percent.
  • Net operating income from Operator Activities amounted to MSEK 104 (81), an increase of 28 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 15 percent.
  • EBITDA amounted to MSEK 381 (341), an increase of 12 percent.
  • Profit for the period amounted to MSEK 681 (124), an increase of MSEK 557.
  • Cash earnings amounted to MSEK 234 (193), an increase of 21 percent including extra tax expense of MSEK -29.

  • Revenue from Property Management amounted to MSEK 1,543 (1,478). Adjusted for one-time revenue, currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 7 percent.

  • Net operating income from Property Management amounted to MSEK 1,280 (1,186). Adjusted for one-time revenue, currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 8 percent.
  • Net operating income from Operator Activities amounted to MSEK 416 (320). Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, the increase was 19 percent.
  • Profit for the period amounted to MSEK 2,131 (1,253), an increase of MSEK 878.
  • Cash earnings amounted to MSEK 1,130 (873), an increase of 29 percent.
  • The net asset value (EPRA NAV) per share was SEK 107.71 (92.11).
  • The Board of Directors is proposing a dividend of SEK 3.80 per share, equivalent to just over 50 percent of cash earnings.

• Agreement signed regarding divestment of eight Investment properties in Sweden for MSEK 850.

Key figures (MSEK) $*$ Q4 2015 Q4 2014 $Chgin$ $%$ FY 2015 FY 2014 $Chg$ in $%$
Revenue Property management (Note 1,2) 365 359 2 1.543 1,478 4
Net operating income Property management (Note 1,2) 306 289 6 1.280 1.186 8
Net operating income Operator activities (Note 2) 104 81 28 416 320 30
EBITDA (Note 1) 381 341 12 1.603 1,425 12
Profit for the period (Note 1,3) 681 124 449 2,131 1,253 70
Earnings per share, SEK (Note 1,3,4) 4.54 0.83 449 14.21 8.35 70
Cash earnings, MSEK (Note 1,3) 234 193 21 1.130 873 29
Cash earnings per share, SEK (Note 1,3,4) 1.56 1.29 21 7.53 5.82 29
Key data
Net interest bearing debt, MSEK 15,376 12,587 22
Equity asset ratio, % 38.6 38.1 n.m
Loan to value. % 49.5 48.7 n.m
Interest cover ratio 3.6 2.6 n.m. 3.6 2.6 n.m
Property market value. MSEK 31.437 26.504 19
EPRA NAV per share, SEK (Note 4) 107.71 92.11 17
WAULT (lease portfolio), years 11.2 9.0 n.m.
RevPAR (Operating properties) for comparable units at
comparable exchange rates, SEK
660 658 0 688 644

Pandox's net operating income for the fourth quarter 2015 increased by just over 12 percent, adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, despite an estimated shortfall in net operating income for Operating Activities of around MSEK 18 in Brussels due to the heightened security status in the city in November and December.

For the same reason, operations in Brussels have started 2016 slightly weaker compared with the corresponding period 2015. Pandox has concluded, however, that bookings in the hotel market in Brussels were back at normal levels as of mid-January 2016 and that a recovery in net operating income is on-going. Despite the disruptions in Brussels, the net operating income for Operator Activities increased by 15 percent in the fourth quarter, adjusted for currency effects and comparable units.

Development for Property Management was strong, with net operating income growth of just over 11 percent, adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, driven by positive development on the hotel market where renovated hotels have returned to full capacity and increased their market shares. Sustained market recovery in Helsinki, where Pandox has several large hotel properties including Scandic Park Helsinki, made a positive contribution. Lower financing costs also added to the earnings increase in the quarter.

2015 was another good year for Pandox with good growth and high profitability. Cash earnings, adjusted for one-time items, increased by 24 percent, which reflects a strong hotel property portfolio, an effective business model and a good underlying hotel market.

2015 was a strong year for the global hotel market, with an increase in international tourism in excess of 4 percent, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The hotel market continued to improve in general in the fourth quarter, with good RevPAR growth in most hotel markets globally. The RevPAR increase is mainly driven at this time by rising average room rates, reflecting a more mature hotel market. All of Pandox's key markets, except Brussels, showed high and stable RevPAR growth in the fourth quarter, with Copenhagen as the strongest market. The recovery continued in Helsinki in the fourth quarter with 6 percent growth for the second consecutive quarter. Growth in Pandox's regional markets was stable at a positive level, supported by a strong business, conference and event market, and contribution from renovated hotels with increased market shares.

At the beginning of December Pandox acquired 18 hotel properties with a combined 3,415 rooms in Germany. This will strengthen the Company's position in Europe's largest hotel market, and constitutes a valuable addition to the lease portfolio. The acquired properties meet all of Pandox's criteria with respect to size, city, location, market position and profitability, and the acquisition confirms our strategy and business model of long leases with strong operators. As part of the acquisition agreement, Pandox signed new 25-year sales-based leases with good guaranteed rent levels. The hotels belong to the stable intermediate segment and are expected to make a significant contribution to rental revenue and cash earnings in 2016.

The acquired hotels are full-service products and are located in international cities like Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Hamburg, and in regional hubs like Cologne, Hannover and Mönchengladbach, and altogether they will deliver a well-balanced demand. Most of the hotels are very strong in the business segment and are in cities with a dynamic event market in both the corporate and leisure segments. Pandox sees good potential to, in cooperation with Fattal Hotels, make cash-flow enhancing investments in the acquired portfolio.

Pandox's most important drivers for cash earnings are the growth of the hotel market and the organic growth we create ourselves through our quality hotel portfolio and cash flow enhancing investments, as well as the possibility of potential complementary acquisitions. All in all, Pandox is well equipped for 2016.

Pandox is one of Europe's leading hotel property companies, with a geographical focus on Northern Europe. Pandox's strategy is to own sizeable full-service hotels in the upper-mid to high-end segment with strategic locations in key leisure and corporate destinations. Pandox is an active owner with a business model based on long term lease agreements with the best operators in the market. But if these conditions are missing, Pandox has long experience of running hotel operations on its own. This creates business opportunities across the hotel value chain.

At the end of the fourth quarter 2015, Pandox's hotel property portfolio comprised 121 hotels with a total of 25,190 hotel rooms in eight countries, with a market value of more than MSEK 31,000. Of the 121 hotels, 103 were leased on a long-term basis to well-known tenants with established brands providing income stability, lower capital expenditure and risk for Pandox. For Investment properties the weighted average unexpired lease term (WAULT) of more than 11 years. The remaining 18 hotels were owned and operated by Pandox.

In addition, Pandox had asset management agreements for nine hotels, and operates one additional hotel under a long-term lease agreement.

  • Large, high quality portfolio of premier hotel properties in strategic cities
  • Geographical diversification which provides opportunity for diversification over the business cycle
  • Income stability from renowned tenant base with long leases
  • Focus on solid economies and ability to capture market growth
  • Tangible organic growth from refurbishment and repositioning of hotels
  • Attractive yield, resilient cash flow generation and potential for lower interest cost
  • Active ownership, which drives value and creates optionality

  • Dividend policy Pandox will target a dividend pay-out ratio of between 40 and 60 percent of cash earnings1 , with an average payout ratio over time of approximately 50 percent. Future dividends and the size of any such dividends are dependent on Pandox's future performance, financial position, cash flows, working capital requirements, investment plans and other factors.

  • Capital structure Pandox will target a debt ratio (loan-to-value2) between 45 and 60 percent, depending on the market environment and prevailing opportunities.

1Defined as EBITDA plus financial income less financial cost and current tax.

2Defined as interest bearing liabilities divided by the sum of property market value of Investment properties and Operating properties.

The hotel markets in Europe demonstrated continued positive growth also in the fourth quarter, which is dominated by the business travel segment, with a RevPAR (revenue per available room) increase for Europe as a whole of 6 percent. The terrorist attacks in Paris and the links to Brussels had a negative impact on RevPAR for both of these markets in November and December. Pandox has concluded that room bookings in the Brussels market were back at normal levels as of mid-January 2016. According to UNWTO, global international tourism increased by just over 4 percent in 2015 – the sixth consecutive year of growth exceeding 4 percent. The outlook for 2016 remains positive according to the UNWTO, albeit with a slightly lower growth rate compared to the past two years. The prospects for growth for the Nordic countries are still mixed, with the Swedish economy in the lead, followed by Denmark.

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USA 7% 5% 8% 6% 6% 8% 8% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5%
New York 1 6% 4% 3% $-2\%$ $-1%$ 5% 4% 1% -4% $-2%$ 1% $-2\%$
Montreal $-2%$ 6% 10% 7% 5% 7% 17% 7% 8% 9% 5% 6%
Europe 5% 2% 6% 7% 6% 4% 5% 7% 6% 6% 10% 6%
London 1 2% 1% 3% 2% 7% 1% 2% 4% 2% $-2%$ 5% 1%
Brussels $-2%$ 2% 3% 2% 5% 4% 3% 1% 2% 8% 13% $-10%$
Berlin 9% 0% 5% 8% 2% 1% 10% 5% 5% 15% 7% 7%
Stockholm $-5%$ 0% 2% 9% 4% 0% 3% 1% 6% $-3%$ 23% 11%
Oslo -3% 4% 1% 8% 7% $-5%$ 3% 0% 1% 14% 10% 7%
Helsinki 4% -5% 2% 2% 2% 0% 4% 3% $-1%$ -3% 6% 6%
Copenhagen 5% 6% 4% 11% 13% 2% 3% 1% 9% 10% 12% 14%

In the US and Canada, RevPAR growth in the fourth quarter amounted to 5 percent and 1 percent respectively. The corresponding figures for the full year are 6 percent and 4 percent respectively. Montreal hotels had a strong year overall with increased demand in, among others, the conference segment, and increased incoming travel from the US market. The trend of steadily improving average rates and limited new capacity continued in the US market, although the growth rate was slower in 2015. Higher employment figures and pay increases combined with low oil prices are expected to result in a sustained strong demand from the domestic market. A strong dollar is, however, expected to lower international demand slightly, particularly in destinations with a large percentage of foreign visitors, such as New York.

Europe ended the year in a stable position. RevPAR was up 6 percent for the fourth quarter and 7 percent for the full year, driven by good domestic demand, particularly in the leisure segment, and increased demand from non-European travellers, partly due to the strong dollar against the euro. The hotel market in Brussels declined by 10 percent during the quarter as a result of the heightened security status in the city linked to the terrorist attacks in Paris. The Nordic hotel market in general had a strong fourth quarter, with stable growth overall in several large cities and regional cities. In Stockholm RevPAR increased by 11 percent for the quarter in an environment characterised by high economic activity. Growth in Copenhagen continued to rise and was up 14 percent for the quarter, driven in equal parts by demand and average room rates. Despite headwinds in the Norwegian economy due to the crisis in the oil industry, Oslo's RevPAR increased by 7 percent for the quarter. Demand was helped by a severely depreciated Norwegian krona towards the end of the year. The Helsinki market, which comes from relatively low levels, ended the year with two positive quarters with growth of 6 percent each, entirely driven by higher occupancy.

Revenue from Property Management amounted to MSEK 365 (359), an increase of 2 percent. Reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip to Operating Properties impacted the entire period, and the divestment of Scandic Antwerp had an impact on one month. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, revenue increased by 6 percent. The revenue growth was mainly driven by continued general improvement in the hotel market and renovated hotels increasing their market share.

Revenue from Operator Activities amounted to MSEK 536 (445), an increase of 20 percent, including revenue from Grand Hotel Oslo and from the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip for the full period. Growth was negatively impacted by the heightened security status in Brussels in November and December, which resulted in a drop in revenue of around MSEK 25. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, revenue declined by 0.7 percent and RevPAR increased by 0.4 percent. Adjusted for the loss of revenue in Brussels, revenue increased by 5 percent and RevPAR by 7 percent.

The Group's net sales amounted to MSEK 901 (804), an increase of 12 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, sales increased by 2 percent.

Net operating income from Property Management, which corresponds to gross profit, amounted to MSEK 306 (289), an increase of 6 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, net operating income rose by 11 percent. The increase is explained by better conditions in the hotel market, higher rents, lower property costs and renovated hotel properties increasing their market share.

Net operating income from Operator Activities, which corresponds to gross profit plus depreciation included in Operator Activities' costs, amounted to MSEK 104 (81), an increase of 28 percent, despite a temporary drop in net operating income in Brussels, estimated at around MSEK 18, resulting from the heightened security status there in November and December.

Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, net operating income increased by 15 percent, which is explained by a combination of factors including productivity gains, lower maintenance and property costs due to past investments, a higher level of activity in the hotel portfolio as a whole and to a certain boost to gross profit from reclassified operations.

Central administration costs amounted to MSEK –30 (–29).

EBITDA (gross earnings plus depreciation included in Operator Activities' costs, less central administration costs, excluding depreciation) amounted to MSEK 381 (341), an increase of 12 percent and is explained by improved underlying net operating income for both Property Management and Operator Activities.

Financial expenses amounted to MSEK –106 (–133), a reduction of MSEK 27, which is explained by lower interest-bearing net debt on average during the quarter, and lower interest rates.

Profit before changes in value amounted to MSEK 236 (173), an increase of 36 percent.

Unrealised changes in value for Investment Properties amounted to MSEK 484 (151). The increase is explained by a combination of yield compression, resulting in decreased valuation yields and thereby lower discount rates in the valuation of Investment Properties, and higher underlying cash flows in Pandox's property portfolio.

Realised changes in value for Investment Properties amounted to MSEK 4 (0), attributable entirely to the previously announced divestment of Scandic Antwerp, which was concluded on 1 December 2015.

On 5 December 2015 Pandox announced that it had signed an agreement for the acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany. The acquisition was completed and consolidated in the balance sheet as of 31 December 2015. The final consideration amounted to the equivalent of around MSEK 3,654. The acquisition did not have any impact on the period's profits.

Changes in the value of derivatives amounted to MSEK 93 (–168), after an increase in market interest rates compared to the fixed rate on interest swaps.

Current tax amounted to MSEK –42 (–16), including extra tax expense of MSEK -29 relating to earlier periods due to an assessment for arrears by the Swedish Tax Agency relating to past downward adjustment of acquisition expenses for shares in partnership and limited partnership companies, as described on page 23 under "Invitation to acquire B shares in Pandox Aktiebolag (publ)." Pandox has appealed the ruling and been given a grace period for payment, but has made a provision for the full amount. Current tax was affected by, among other things, deductible depreciation and investments, via tax-based extended refurbishment possibilities, and by loss carryforwards from previous years. The deferred tax expense amounted to MSEK –94 (–16).

Profit for the period amounted to MSEK 681 (124), which represents SEK 4.54 (0.83) per share before and after full dilution.

Cash earnings amounted to MSEK 234 (193), an increase of 21 percent. Adjusted for extra tax expense, cash earnings increased by 36 percent.

Revenue from Property Management amounted to MSEK 1,543 (1,478), an increase of 4 percent. Adjusted for one-time revenue of MSEK 60 relating to mediation in the third quarter of 2015, the revenue was unchanged, despite the divestment of 15 hotel properties in April 2014 and Scandic Antwerp in December 2015, and the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista, (June 2015), Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel (June 2015) and Quality Hotel Prince Philip (October 2015). Adjusted for one-time revenue, currency effects and comparable units, the revenue increase was 7 percent.

Revenue from Operator Activities amounted to MSEK 2,046 (1,598), an increase of 28 percent, including revenue from Grand Hotel Oslo for ten months, revenue after the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista and Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel for seven months and Quality Hotel Prince Philip for three months. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, revenue increased by 5 percent and RevPAR by 7 percent. Growth was negatively impacted by the heightened security status in Brussels in November and December, which resulted in a temporary decline in occupancy and some loss of revenue.

The Group's net sales amounted to MSEK 3,589 (3,076), an increase of 17 percent. Adjusted for one-time revenue, currency effects and comparable units, sales increased by 6 percent.

Net operating income from Property Management, which corresponds to gross profit, amounted to MSEK 1,280 (1,186), an increase of 8 percent. Adjusted for one-time revenue of MSEK 60, net operating income increased by 3 percent. Adjusted for one-time revenue, currency effects and comparable units, net operating income increased by 8 percent, which reflects good underlying development in the markets and the portfolio, as well as reduced property costs.

Net operating income from Operator Activities, which corresponds to gross profit plus depreciation included in Operator Activities' costs, amounted to MSEK 416 (320), an increase of 30 percent, despite a temporary drop in net operating income in Brussels resulting from the heightened security status there in November and December. The negative effect on net operating income in the fourth quarter is estimated at around MSEK 18. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, net operating income increased by 19 percent. The increase is mainly explained by rising demand in the market and gradual improvement in average rates, renovated and repositioned hotels increasing their market share, good productivity development, lower maintenance and property costs due to past investments and a certain boost to gross profit from reclassified operations.

Central administration costs amounted to MSEK –94 (–82). The increase reflects a strengthening of corporate functions and includes the cost of the Company's long-term incentive scheme.

EBITDA (gross earnings plus depreciation included in Operator Activities' costs, less central administration costs, excluding depreciation) amounted to MSEK 1,603 (1,425), an increase of 12 percent. Adjusted for one-time revenue of MSEK 60, the increase was 8 percent and is explained by improved underlying net operating income for both Property Management and Operator Activities. The basis for comparison was affected by the divestment of 15 Investment Properties in April 2014 by four months, and the divestment of Scandic Antwerp in December 2015.

Financial expense amounted to MSEK –441 (–541) a reduction of MSEK 100, which is mainly explained by the repayment of interest-bearing liabilities following the divestment of 15 Investment Properties in April 2014 and by lower interest rates.

Profit before changes in value including one-time items amounted to MSEK 1,027 (779), an increase of 32 percent.

Unrealised changes in value for Investment Properties amounted to MSEK 1,387 (906). The increase is explained by a combination of yield compression in many markets resulting in decreased valuation yields and thereby lower discount rates in the valuation of Investment Properties, and strong underlying cash flows in Pandox's property portfolio.

Realised changes in value for Investment Properties amounted to MSEK 12, of which MSEK 8 is attributable to final settlement of the consideration for the divestment of Hilton London Docklands implemented in April 2014 and MSEK 4 attributable to the divestment of Scandic Antwerp in December 2015.

On 5 December 2015 Pandox announced that it had signed an agreement for the acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany. The acquisition was completed and consolidated in the balance sheet as of 31 December 2015. The final consideration amounted to the equivalent of around MSEK 3,654. The acquisition did not have any impact on the period's profits.

Changes in value of derivatives amounted to MSEK 203 (–622).

Current tax amounted to MSEK –35 (–16), including compensation for a past tax expense in the third quarter equivalent to MSEK 19 relating to transactions in Germany, and extra tax expense of MSEK -29 due to an assessment for arrears by the Swedish Tax Agency relating to past downward adjustment of acquisition expenses for shares in partnership and limited partnership companies, as described on page 23 under "Invitation to acquire B shares in Pandox Aktiebolag (publ)." Pandox has appealed the ruling and been given a grace period for payment, but has made a provision for the full amount. Current tax was affected by, among other things, deductible depreciation and investments, via tax-based extended refurbishment possibilities, and by loss carryforwards from previous years. The deferred tax expense amounted to MSEK -463 (–85).

Profit for the period amounted to MSEK 2,131 (1,253), which corresponds to SEK 14.21 (8.35) per share before and after full dilution.

Cash earnings amounted to MSEK 1,130 (873), an increase of 29 percent despite the divestment of 15 hotel properties in April 2014 and Scandic Antwerp in December 2015. Adjusted for one-time revenue, compensation for a past tax expense and extra tax expense, cash earnings increased by 24 percent.

Pandox's business is organised into Property Management, which comprises 103 Investment properties owned by Pandox and leased on a long-term basis to market leading regional hotel operators and leading international operators, and Operator Activities, which comprises 18 Operating properties owned by Pandox, in which Pandox executes hotel operations.

Each segment is further divided into the five geographic areas: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and International. For full segment reporting please see page 31.

In addition, Pandox has external asset management agreements for nine hotels, of which eight (in Oslo) are reported under Property Management, and one asset management agreement (the Pelican Bay Resort in the Grand Bahama Island) is reported under Operator Activities. In the fourth quarter, revenues and EBITDA for the eight external asset management agreements in Oslo, amounted to MSEK 0.7 (0) and MSEK 0.4 (0) respectively.

Furthermore, Pandox operates Grand Hotel Oslo under a long-term lease agreement with an external relatedparty property owner. This is reported under Operator Activities.

MSEK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Total gross profit 371 334 1.559 1.397
- whereof gross profit Property Management 306 289 1.280 1.186
- whereof gross profit Operator Activities 65 45 279 211
Net operating income Property Management
- Net operating income equals gross profit 306 289 1.280 1.186
Net operating income Operator Activities
– Gross profit 65 45 279 211
$-$ Add: Depreciation included in costs, Operator Activities $1$ 39 36 137 109
- Net operating income Operator Activities 104 81 416 320
Total net operating income 410 370 1.696 1,506
Central administration, excluding depreciation $1$ $-29$ $-29$ $-93$ -81
EBITDA 381 341 1.603 1.425

As of December 31, 2015, the market value of Pandox's total property portfolio amounted to MSEK 31,437 (26,504), including the 18 acquired hotel properties in Germany.

MSEK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Rental income 351 343 1.431 1,418
Other property income 14 16 112 60
Costs, excluding property administration -44 -54 $-197$ $-229$
Net operating income, before property administration 321 305 1.346 1.249
Property administration $-15$ $-16$ -66 $-63$
Gross profit 306 289 1.280 1,186
Net operating income, after property administration 306 289 1.280 1.186

Rental income and other property revenue amounted to MSEK 365 (359), an increase of 2 percent.

The comparison is affected by the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista (June 2015), Radisson Blu Lillehammar Hotel (June 2015) and Quality Hotel Prince Philip (October 2015) to Operating Properties, and the divestment of Scandic Antwerp (December 2015).

Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, the total rental income increased by 6 percent as a result of underlying growth in the hotel market and newly renovated hotels in the joint development project with Scandic (the Shark project) increasing their market share. Scandic Park in Helsinki is one example of this.

The reported net operating income after property administration increased by 6 percent. Adjusted for currency effects and for comparable units, net operating income increased by 11 percent as a result of higher rental income and lower costs.

The 18 acquired hotel properties in Germany were consolidated into the balance sheet as of 31 December 2015, but were not included in earnings until 1 January 2016.

Investment Properties consists of 103 properties that are recognised at market value. On 31 December 2015 the weighted average unexpired lease term (WAULT) in the Investment Properties portfolio was of 11.2 years (31 December 2014: 9.0), including the 18 hotel properties in Germany for which new 25-year sales-based leases have been signed. The acquisition has further diversified the lease maturity profile.

1Pandox's leases are primarily linked to hotel revenue and generally contain a minimum guaranteed rent that provides both operational upside and downside protection in the event the development of the hotel operator should be weaker.

MSEK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Revenues 536 445 2.046 1.598
Costs $-471$ $-400$ $-1.767$ $-1.387$
Gross profit 65 45 279 211
Add: Depreciation included in costs 39 36 137 109
Net operating income 104 81 416 320

Revenue from Operator Activities amounted to MSEK 536 (445), an increase of 20 percent, and net operating income amounted to MSEK 104 (81), an increase of 28 percent.

The increase in net operating income in the fourth quarter for Operator Activities was lower than budgeted for due to a temporary loss of revenue estimated at around MSEK 25 and of net operating income of around MSEK 18 in Brussels, where Pandox owns and operates five hotels, due to the heightened security status there in November and December. Pandox has concluded, however, that booking levels in the hotel market in Brussels were back at normal levels as of mid-January 2016 and that net operating income is recovering. RevPAR for the Brussels market fell by 10 percent in the fourth quarter.

Despite the Brussels effect, net operating income, adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, increased by 15 percent, which is explained by a combination of factors including productivity gains, lower maintenance and property costs due to past investments, and a higher level of activity in the hotel portfolio.

The net operating margin was 19.5 (18.3) percent in the fourth quarter. Adjusted for Grand Hotel Oslo – which Pandox operates but does not own the property and thus has a lower operating margin – the net operating margin was 22.6 (18.3) percent.

Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, revenue fell by 0.7 percent, which is entirely explained by lower occupancy in Brussels in November and December. Adjusted for currency effects and comparable units, RevPAR increased by 0.4 percent and was negatively impacted by the Brussels effect. Adjusted for the Brussels effect, RevPAR increased by 7 percent.

Grand Hotel Oslo, which Pandox has been operating under a long-term lease with Eiendomsspar AS since 1 March 2015, and the reclassified hotels Mr Chip Hotel Kista, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip, are included for the full quarter. Revenue from Grand Hotel Oslo amounted to MSEK 50 (0).

Operating Properties consists of 18 hotel properties which Pandox owns and operates. These hotels are recognised at cost less depreciation and any impairment losses.

At the end of the period, Pandox's property portfolio comprised 121 (31 December, 2014: 104) hotel properties with 25,190 (December 31, 2014: 21,969) hotel rooms in eight countries. The Company's main geographical focus, which represents around 69 percent of the portfolio by market value, is the Nordics. Of the owned hotel properties, 103 are leased to third parties, which means that around 80 percent of the portfolio market value is covered by external leases. These are reported in the Property Management segment. The remaining 18 hotels are owned and operated by Pandox and are reported in the Operator Activities segment.

Property Management Investment No. of hotels No. of rooms Property value Property value
in % of total
Value per room
properties (MSEK) (MSEK)
Sweden 50 9.519 13.193 42.0% 1.4
Norway 13 2.199 2.377 7.6% 1.1
Finland 13 2.911 2.978 9.5% 1.0
Denmark 7 1.405 2.041 6.5% 1.5
International 20 3.721 4.473 14.2% 1.2
Total Investment properties 103 19,755 25,062 79.7% 1.3
Operator Activities Operating
properties
Sweden 358 269 0.9% 0.8
Norway 303 234 0.7% 0.8
Finland 151 42 0.1% 0.3

The majority of Pandox's tenant base consists of well-known hotel operators with strong hotel brands in their respective markets. The tenants are both Nordic-oriented hotel operators, such as Scandic (the largest hotel operator in the Nordics with more than 200 hotels), Nordic Choice, and operators focused on other regions and global markets such as Fattal (Leonardo), Rezidor (Radisson Blu) and Hilton.

Brand No. of hotels No. of rooms Countries
Scandic 49 10.120 SE, NO, FI, DK, BE
Leonardo 16 2921 DE
Nordic Choice 16 2,629 SE, NO
Radisson Blu 7 1,693 SE, NO, CH, DE
Hilton 4 1,001 SE, FI, BE
Holiday Inn 4 963 BE, DE
First Hotels 6 882 SE, DK
Crowne Plaza 616 BE
Hyatt 607 CAN
Elite 452 SE
InterContinental 357 CAN
Best Western 355 SE, FI
Rantasipi 135 $_{\rm Fl}$
Independent brands 9 2,459 SE, FI, DK, BE, DE
Total 121 25,190 8

The franchise agreement with Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel ended on 1 January 2016 and the hotel is now being operated under a separate brand, Lillehammer Hotel. The franchise agreements with Quality Hotel Prince Philip and Quality Hotel Fagernes ended on the same date and they are now being operated under the brands Best Western Hotel PLUS Prince Philip and Thon Hotel Fagernes respectively.

40.2% 11.6% 10.4% 6.7% 4.0% 23.1% Scandic Leonardo Nordic Choice Radisson Blu Hilton Other

At the end of the period, Pandox's property portfolio had a total market value of MSEK 31,437 (26,504), of which Investment properties accounted for MSEK 25,062 (20,843) and Operating properties for MSEK 6,375 (5,661). The market value of Operating properties is reported for information purposes only.

The reclassification of Quality Hotel Prince Philip to Operating properties was implemented on 1 October 2015 and the divestment of Scandic Antwerp was implemented on 1 December 2015.

Operating properties are recognised at cost less depreciation and any impairment. At the end of the period, the carrying amount of Operating properties was MSEK 5,128 (4,858). The increase is mainly the result of the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip.

20.843
3.665
220
$-158$
$-517$
1.387
12
$-390$
25,062
$-728$
24.335
MSEK
Operating properties, market value beginning of the period (January 1, 2015) 5.661
+ Acquisitions
+ Investments 172
- Divestments
+/- Reclassifications 517
+/- Unrealised changes in value 322
+/- Realised changes in value
+/- Change in currency exchange rates $-297$
Operating properties, market value end of period (December 31, 2015) 6.375

At the end of the period, the average valuation yield used for Pandox's property valuations was, for Investment properties 5.9 percent (31 December, 2014: 6.1), and for Operating properties 7.5 percent (31 December, 2014: 7.9).

During the period January–December 2015, investments in the existing portfolio, excluding acquisitions, amounted to MSEK 392 (528), of which MSEK 220 (353) was for Investment Properties and MSEK 172 (175) was for Operating Properties. The decrease in investments is mainly explained by the fact that the Shark project with Scandic is coming to an end, but also that several other larger projects were concluded in 2014.

At the end of the period investments had been approved for future projects in an amount equivalent to around MSEK 780. Major investment projects include Leonardo Wolfsburg City, Elite Park Avenue Göteborg, Elite Stora Hotellet Jönköping, Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Quality Ekoxen Linköping, InterContinental Montreal and Lillehammer Hotel.

On 1 December 2015 Pandox concluded the sale of the hotel property Scandic Antwerp with an underlying property value equivalent to MSEK 151.

On 31 December 2015 the acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany was concluded for a final consideration of MSEK 3,654 on a debt-free basis.

On 15 February 2016, Pandox entered into an agreement with Midstar AB regarding the divestment of eight Investment Properties with 965 rooms in Sweden for a total consideration of MSEK 850. The transaction is expected to be concluded 31 March 2016 and the realised value change, including deferred tax gain of MSEK 59, is estimated to MSEK 160 in the first quarter 2016.

Pandox performs internal valuations of its hotel property portfolio. Investment properties are recognised at fair value in accordance with accounting standard IAS 40. Operating properties are recognised at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. The market value of Operating properties is reported for information purposes only.

The valuation model consists of an accepted and proven cash flow model, where the future cash flows the hotel properties are expected to generate are discounted. The valuation is based on the business plan for the hotel concerned, which is updated at least twice a year and takes into consideration, among other things, developments in the underlying operator activities, market developments, the contract situation, operating and maintenance issues and investments aimed at maximizing the hotel property's cash flow and return in the long term.

All properties are valued by external professional property appraisers independent of Pandox, and their assumptions and values form an important element in the assessment of the internal valuations.

External valuations of all properties are carried out annually by independent property appraisers. The external appraisers complete a more in-depth inspection at least every three years or in conjunction with major changes to the properties. The external valuations provide an important reference point for Pandox's internal valuations.

In the fourth quarter Pandox had external valuations performed on a quarter of the properties in its portfolio. The external valuation results are in line with and confirm Pandox's internal valuations.

Investment properties, effect on fair value Change Effect on value
Yield $+/- 0.5$ pp $-1.967/+2.333$
Change in currency exchange rates $+/-1\%$ $+/- 119$
Net operating income $+/-1\%$ $+/- 235$
Investment properties, effect on revenues Change Effect on revenues
RevPAR (assuming 50/50 split between occupancy and rate) $+/-1\%$ $+/- 14$
Operating properties, effect on revenues Change Effect on revenue
RevPAR (assuming 50/50 split between occupancy and rate) $+/-1\%$ $+/- 17$
Profit before changes in
Financial sensitivity analysis, effect on earnings Change value
Interest expenses with current fixed interest hedging of our portfolio, change in
interest rates
$+/-1\%$ $-/- 66$
Interest expenses with a change in the average interest rate level $+/-1\%$ $-/- 155$
Remeasurement of interest-rate derivatives following shift in yield-curves $+/-1\%$ $-/- 406$

At the end of the period the loan-to-value ratio was 49.5 percent (48.7). Shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 12,092 (10,402) and the net asset value (NAV) as defined by EPRA was MSEK 16,156 (13,816). EPRA NAV per share was SEK 107.71 (92.11). Cash and cash equivalents, including long-term credit facilities, amounted to MSEK 1,561 (1,901).

After the end of the reporting period, at the beginning of January 2016, Pandox signed a contract for a revolving credit facility of MSEK 1,500 with two Nordic banks. Including this facility and refinancing of loan, cash and cash equivalents including long-term credit facilities amounted to MSEK 2,333.

At the end of the period the loan portfolio amounted to MSEK 15,546 (12,908). The average fixed rate period was 2.6 (3.8) years and the average interest rate, corresponding to the interest rate level at the end of the period, was 2.8 (3.6) percent, including effects from interest-rate swaps. The average repayment period was 3.4 (4.6) years. The loans are secured by a combination of mortgage collateral and pledged shares.

Unutilised credit facilities amounted to MSEK 1,391 (1,581) and MSEK 2,163 taking into account the revolving credit facility and refinancing of loan in January 2016.

In order to manage interest rate risk and increase the predictability of Pandox's earnings, interest rate derivatives, mainly interest swaps, are used. At the end of the period Pandox had interest rate swaps amounting to MSEK 8,715 and 49.2 percent of Pandox's loan portfolio was hedged against interest rate movements for periods longer than one year.

Interest maturity Interest rate swaps
(MSEK) Loans Interest
swaps
Amount Share Volume
Share
Average
interest
swaps -
$< 1$ year 15.546 $-7.651$ 7.895 50.8% 12.2%
1.064
3.3%
$1-2$ year 802 802 $5.2\%$ 802
9.2%
3.4%
$2-3$ year 670 670 4.3% 7.7%
670
3.1%
$3 - 4$ year 239 239 1.5% 239
2.7%
2.5%
4–5 year 1.864 1.864 12.0% 1.864
21.4%
2.8%
$> 5$ year 4.076 4.076 26.2% 4.076
46.8%
2.3%
Total/net/average 15.546 0 15.546 100.0% 8.715
100.0%
2.7%

In order to reduce the currency exposure in foreign investment Pandox's main objective is to finance the applicable portion of the investment in local currency. Equity is normally not hedged as Pandox strategy is to have a long investment perspective. Currency effects are largely in form of translation effects.

Year due $(MSEK)^T$ SEK DKK EUR CHF CAD NOK Total Share % Interest
$\%$ 2
2016 1,847 526 4,178 220 211 913 7.895 50.8 2.9
2017 200 $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ 247 $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ 188 167 802 5.2 3.4
2018 250 $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ 228 $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ 191 669 4.3 3.1
2019 125 $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ 114 239 1.5 2.5
2020 900 147 818 1.865 12.0 2.8
2021 and later 2,700 490 886 4,076 26.2 2.3
Total 6.022 1.163 6.471 220 399 1.271 15.546 100.0 2.8
Share, % 38.7 7.5 41.6 1.4 2.6 8.2 100.0
Average interest rate, % 3.1 2.1 2.4 0.8 3.4 3.6 2.8
Average interest rate period, years 3.8 3.4 1.8 0.1 0.8 0.7 2.6
Property market value 13.463 2.607 11.284 702 770 2.611 31.437

As of 31 December 2015, the market value for Pandox's financial derivatives amounted to MSEK –703 (–900), which is mainly explained by a decrease in the market rates in relation to the fixed interest in the interest swap agreements. Falling market rates in the fourth quarter led to a remeasurement which impacted profits in the amount of MSEK 93 (–168).

Year due (MSEK) Loan maturity 2 Interest, loans 1 Net interest, interest 1
swaps, negative value
Total
2016 1.673 16 35 51
2017 238 25 28
2018 4,036 33 19 52
2019 6,081 84
2020 2.252 34 56 90
2020 and later 1.266 19 104 123
Total 15,546 182 246 428

At the end of December 2015, as part of the financing of the acquisition of the 18 hotel properties in Germany, Pandox took out a syndicated loan of MEUR 247. The loan will mature in five years.

At the end of the period, the deferred tax assets amounted to MSEK 800 (924). The assets represent tax loss carry-forwards which the Company expects to be able to use in upcoming fiscal years, and temporary measurement differences on interest rate derivatives.

The deferred tax liabilities amounted to MSEK 2,281 (1,993). The increase is primarily due to an increased market value for Investment Properties.

At the 2016 Annual General Meeting the Board of Directors will propose a dividend of SEK 3.80 per share for the 2015 fiscal year, which is equivalent to just over 50 percent of cash earnings for 2015.

On 11 December 2015 it was announced that Pandox's three largest shareholders had started an internal restructuring (de-merger) of their joint holding company SU-ES AB (name now changed to Eiendomsspar Sverige AB), through which they owned the shares in Pandox AB. The de-merger was completed 21 December 2015 and the shares in Pandox AB are thereafter held by the three shareholders via separate companies.

On 5 December Pandox announced its acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany for MEUR 400, equivalent to around MSEK 3,700, with Eiendomsspar AS as a minority owner of 5.1 percent.

On 23 November it was announced that Pandox's Board of Directors – which in its entirety had previously performed the tasks of an audit committee – had appointed an Audit Committee consisting of Ann-Sofie Danielsson (chairman), Bengt Kjell and Olaf Gauslå.

On 23 November an extraordinary shareholders' meeting was held for Pandox Aktiebolag (publ) to elect a new board member, Ann-Sofie Danielsson (independent) to replace Christian Sundt (CGS Holding AS). Notice to attend the extraordinary meeting was published on 27 October.

On 8 October it was announced that the Nominating Committee had been appointed in preparation for the 2016 Annual General Meeting in accordance with principles adopted by the AGM. The Nominating Committee consists of Anders Ryssdal (chairman), Christian Ringnes, Lars-Åke Bokenberger, Marianne Flink and Johannes Wingborg.

On 16 February 2016, Pandox announced it had entered into an agreement with Midstar AB regarding the divestment of eight Investment Properties with 965 rooms in Sweden for a total consideration of MSEK 850. The transaction is expected to close 31 March 2016.

On 11 February 2016 Pandox announced that it will take over the operation of Quality Hotel & Resort Hafjell on 1 September 2016.

On 4 February 2016 Pandox announced that it will take over the operation of Quality Hotel & Resort Kristiansand on 28 May 2016 and that the hotel will be operated under the brand Thon Hotels.

On 4 January 2016 Pandox announced that it had completed the acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany for a final consideration of MEUR 400, equivalent to around MSEK 3,654.

As of 31 December 2015, Pandox had 2,009 (1,810) employees. The increase is mainly the result of the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel Kista, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip. Of the total number of employees, 1,981 (1,782) are employed in the Operator Activities segment and 28 (28) in the Property Management segment and in central administration.

Property activities in the Pandox's property owning companies are administered by staff employed by the Parent Company, Pandox AB (publ). The costs of these services are invoiced to Pandox's subsidiaries. Invoicing during the period January-December amounted to MSEK 56 (56), and the profit for the period amounted to MSEK 571 (735).

At the end of the period the Parent Company's shareholders' equity amounted to MSEK 2,841 (2,420) and interest bearing debt of MSEK 5,810 (4,592), of which MSEK 4,087 (3,655) in the form of long-term debt.

The Parent Company carries out transactions with subsidiaries in the Group. Such transactions mainly entail allocation of centrally incurred administrational costs and interest expenses relating to receivables and liabilities. All related party transactions are entered into on market terms.

Pandox has entered into nine asset management agreements, regarding eight hotels located in Oslo and the Pelican Bay Lucaya resort in the Grand Bahama Island, which are owned by Eiendomsspar AS, subsidiaries of Eiendomsspar AS and affiliates of Helene Sundt AS and CGS Holding AS respectively. During the fourth quarter revenue from the asset management agreements amounted to MSEK 1.1 (0). As of March 1, 2015, Pandox operates Grand Hotel Oslo under a long-term lease agreement with the property owner Eiendomsspar AS. During the fourth quarter rental payments for Grand Hotel Oslo amounted to MSEK 12 (0).

The acquisition of 18 hotel properties in Germany in December 2015 was executed with Eiendomsspar AS as a minority owner with 5.1 percent.

On 30 December 2015 Pandox AB took a short-term loan for around MEUR 80 on market terms and, for Pandox AB, cost-neutral terms, with Eiendomsspar Sverige AB as the lender. Pandox AB's credit-related costs for the loan amounted to around MEUR 0.034, equivalent to around MSEK 0.31. The loan was repaid in its entirety on 15 January 2016.

Pandox follows the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - and interpretations (IFRIC) - as they have been adopted by the EU. This interim report has been prepared according to IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

The interim report for the Parent Company has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 9 Interim Reports of the Swedish Annual Accounts Act.

The Parent Company applies the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and RFR2 "Accounting principles for legal entities". RFR2 implies that the Parent Company of the legal entity applies all EU approved IFRS principles and interpretations, within the framework defined by the Swedish Annual Accounts Act, and taking into consideration the connection between accounting and taxation. The transition to RFR2 for the Parent Company has not resulted in any material effects. The differences between the Group's and the Parent Company's accounting principles are described on page 35.

Accounting principles and methods for calculations have changed compared with the Annual Report of the previous year following a conversion of accounts from Swedish GAAP to IFRS.

The effects of the transition to IFRS are described in the prospectus that was published in connection with the public offering to acquire B shares in the company. The prospectus also outlines the accounting principles used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

At the end of the period, the total number of undiluted and diluted shares outstanding amounted to 75,000,000 A shares and 75,000,000 B shares. For a fair comparison this number of shares is used for the calculation of also historical key ratios.

Pandox seeks to achieve the lowest possible financing costs while simultaneously limiting risks related to interest rates, foreign currencies and borrowings.

Pandox seeks to manage the risk that changes in interest rate levels could negatively affect Pandox's results. Pandox's objective is that interest rate exposure is managed so that increased costs as a result of reasonable changes in interest rates are compensated through higher revenues. Pandox seeks to achieve this objective through maintaining a loan portfolio with varying maturity dates and fixed interest periods.

Further, Pandox has developed and implemented systems and procedures designed to support continuous monitoring and reporting of interest rate exposures. Pandox enters into interest-rate swaps to obtain fixed interest periods.

Pandox's balance sheet and income statement are exposed to changes in the value of the Swedish Krona, as certain of Pandox's assets are denominated in foreign currencies. Pandox seeks to hedge a part of this exposure through entering into loans in the local currency where Pandox's assets are located.

Pandox seeks to manage the risk that external financing may become more difficult to access. Pandox aims to centralise, where possible, all Group borrowing in the Parent Company in order to gain flexibility and administrative benefits. Pandox's objective is to enter into long-term framework agreements that would allow for borrowings with various maturities.

Pandox's business and market are subject to certain risks which are completely or partly outside the control of the Company and which could affect Pandox's business, financial condition and results of operations. These direct and indirect risks are the same for the Group and the Parent Company, with the exception that the Parent Company does not engage directly in hotel operations. Risks are the same both on a short and long term basis.

Risk factors include, among others, the main following sector risks and risks related to the operations: (1) The value of Pandox's assets is exposed to macroeconomic fluctuations and the liquidity in the property market could decline. (2) Pandox is subject to risks in its business of repositioning and transforming hotel properties. (3) Pandox's costs of maintaining, replacing and improving its existing properties could be higher than estimated. (4) Pandox might be unable to identify and acquire suitable hotel properties. (5) Pandox may from time to time carry out acquisitions of new hotel properties, all of which are subject to risks. (6) Pandox may be unable to retain, and recruit, key personnel in the future. (7) Pandox depends on third party operators' reputation, brand, ability to run their businesses successfully and financial condition. (8) Pandox is exposed to environmental risks. (9) Pandox is exposed to interest rate fluctuations. (10) Pandox is exposed to the risk of being unable to refinance its facility agreements when they fall due. (11) Pandox is subject to certain risks common to the hotel industry, which are beyond the Company's control. (12) The hotel industry is characterised by intense competition and Pandox may be unable to compete effectively in the future. (13) New business models may enter the hotel industry. (14) The growth of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) could materially and adversely affect Pandox's business and profitability.

The hotel industry is seasonal in nature. The periods during which the Company's properties experience higher revenues vary from property to property, depending principally upon location and the customer base served. Since the majority of the customers that stay at Pandox owned or operated hotels are business travelers, the Company's total revenues have historically been greater particularly in the second quarter. The timing of holidays and major events can also impact the Company's quarterly results.

Pandox AB (publ) is a Swedish limited liability company (corporate ID 556030-7885) with its registered office in Stockholm, Sweden. Pandox was formed in 1995 and the company's B shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 18 June 2015.

This report contains forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as various factors, many of which are beyond the control of Pandox AB's (publ), may cause actual developments and results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this report.

The report has been translated from Swedish. The Swedish text shall govern for all purposes and prevail in the event of any discrepancy.

Annual General Meeting 2016 3 May 2016
Interim Report, Q1, January - March 2016 4 May 2016
Capital market day in Brussels 24 May 2016
Interim Report, Q2, April - June 2016 18 August 2016
Interim Report, Q3, July-September 2016 10 November 2016

More information about Pandox and the financial calendar is available at www.pandox.se.

Pandox will present the interim report for institutional investors, analysts and media via a webcasted telephone conference, 18 February at 09:00 CET.

To follow the presentation online go to http://media.fronto.com/cloud/pandox/160218. To participate in the conference call and ask questions, please call one of the telephone numbers indicated below about 10 minutes before the start of the presentation. The presentation material will be available at www.pandox.se at approximately 08:00 CET.

SE: +46 (0)8 5052 0114 UK: +44 (0)207 1620 177 US: +1 334 323 6203 Access Code: 957163

A recorded version of the presentation will be available at www.pandox.se.

For further information, please contact:

Anders Nissen CEO +46 (o) 708 46 02 02

Liia Nõu CFO +46 (0) 702 37 44 04

Camilla Weiner Head of Investor Relations +46 (0)707 52 08 57

The Board of Directors and the CEO confirm that this report provides a fair overview of the Company's and the Group's business, position and results and describes the significant risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its subsidiaries. This interim report has not been examined by the company's auditors.

Stockholm, 17 February, 2016

Christian Ringnes Chairman

Leiv Askvig Board member

Olaf Gauslå Board member Bengt Kjell Board member

Ann-Sofie Danielsson Board member

Helene Sundt Board member Mats Wäppling Board member

Anders Nissen CEO

Pandox AB (publ) is required to publish this information under the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication on 18 February 2016 at 07:00 CET.

Summary of financial reports

Condensed statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income

MSEK Note Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Revenues Property Management
Rental income $\mathbf{1}$ 351 343 1,431 1,418
Other property income 14 16 112 60
Revenue Operator Activities $\mathbf{1}$ 536 445 2.046 1.598
Total revenues 901 804 3,589 3,076
Costs Property Management $\mathbf{1}$ $-59$ $-70$ $-263$ $-292$
Costs Operator Activities $\mathbf{1}$ $-471$ $-400$ $-1,767$ $-1,387$
Gross profit 371 334 1,559 1,397
- whereof gross profit Property Management 1 306 289 1,280 1,186
- whereof gross profit Operator Activities $\mathbf{1}$ 65 45 279 211
Central administration $-30$ $-29$ $-94$ $-82$
Financial income $\mathbf{1}$ $\mathbf{1}$ 3 5
Financial expenses $-106$ $-133$ $-441$ $-541$
Profit before changes in value 236 173 1,027 779
Changes in value
Properties, unrealised $\mathbf{1}$ 484 151 1,387 906
Properties, realised $\mathbf{1}$ 4 12 291
Derivatives, unrealised 93 $-168$ 203 $-622$
Profit before tax 817 156 2,629 1,354
Current tax $-42$ $-16$ $-35$ $-16$
Deferred tax $-94$ $-16$ $-463$ $-85$
Profit for the period attributable to the shareholders of the parent company 681 124 2,131 1,253
Other comprehensive income
Items that have been or may be classified to profit or loss
Translation differences foreign operations $-131$ $-21$ $-287$ $-3$
Translation differences realisation of foreign operations $-4$ $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ $-4$
Other comprehensive income for the period $-135$ $-21$ $-291$ $-3$
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the shareholders of the
parent company
546 103 1,840 1,250
Earnings per share, before and after dilution, SEK 4.54 0.83 14.21 8.35
Total earnings per share, before and after dilution, SEK 3.64 0.69 12.27 8.33

Condensed statement of financial position

MSEK 31-dec-15 31-dec-14
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Operating properties 3, 4 4,747 4.135
Equipment and interiors 4 381 723
Investment properties 24.335 20.843
Deferred tax assets 800 924
Other non-current receivables 25 26
Total non-current assets 30,288 26,651
Current assets
Inventories 14 11
Current tax assets 64 44
Trade account receivables 173 153
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 109 97
Other current receivables 70 10
Cash and cash equivalents 170 321
Assets held for sale 5 732
Total current assets 1,332 636
Total assets 31,620 27,287
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 375 375
Other paid-in capital 2.138 2.138
Reserves $-408$ $-117$
Retained earnings, including profit for the period 9,987 8,006
Equity attributable to the owners of the Parent Company 12,092 10,402
Non-controlling interests 123
Sum equity 12,215 10.402
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities + 13.720 11,785
Derivatives 2 703 900
Provisions 56 54
Deferred tax liability 2,281 1,993
Total non-current liabilities 16.760 14.732
Current liabilities
Provisions 12 12
Interest-bearing liabilities 1 1.826 1,122
Tax liabilities 2 19
Trade accounts payable 212 189
Liabilities group companies 208
Other current liabilities 99 166
Accrued expenses and prepaid income 482 437
Debt related to assets held for sale 5 12
Total current liabilities 2,645 2.153
Total liabilities 19.405 16,885
Total equity and liabilities 31.620 27,287

1The carrying amounts of interest-bearing liabilities and other financial instruments constitute a reasonable approximation of their fair values.

2The fair value measurement belongs to level 2 in the fair value hierarchy in IFRS, i.e., it is based on inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

3 The change is mainly explained by the reclassification of Mr Chip Hotel, Radisson Blu Lillehammer Hotel and Quality Hotel Prince Philip.

4Of which MSEK 310 reclassification from equipment to Operating properties.

5 Relating to divestment of eight investment properties in Sweden, of which MSEK 728 represents book value properties and MSEK 4 represents other assets.

Condensed statement of changes in equity

Attributable to the owners of the parent company
MSEK Share capital Other paid in
capital
Translation
reserves
Retained
earnings
Total Non-
controlling
interests
Total equity
Opening balance equity
January 1, 2014
375 2,138 $-114$ 8,031 10,430 10,430
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
$-3$ 1,253 1,253
$-3$
1,253
-3
Comprehensive income for the
period
$-3$ 1,253 1,250 1,250
Dividend
Group contribution
$-1,103$
$-175$
$-1,103$
$-175$
$-1,103$
$-175$
Closing balance equity
December 31, 2014
375 2,138 $-117$ 8,006 10,402 10,402
Opening balance equity
January 1 2015
375 2,138 $-117$ 8,006 10,402
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
$-291$ 2,131 2,131
$-291$
2,131
$-291$
Comprehensive income for the
period
$-291$ 2,131 1,840 1,840
Dividend $-150$ $-150$ $-150$
Change in non-controlling
interests
123 123
Closing balance equity
December 31, 2015
375 2,138 $-408$ 9,987 12,092 123 12,215

Attributable to the owners of the parent company

Condensed statement of cash flow

MSEK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before tax 817 156 2,629 1,354
Reversal of depreciation 39 37 137 110
Changes in value, Investment properties, realised $-4$ $\frac{1}{2}$ $-12$ $-291$
Changes in value, Investment properties, unrealised $-484$ $-151$ $-1,387$ $-906$
Changes in value, derivatives, unrealised -93 168 $-203$ 622
Other items not included in the cash flow 12 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 12 $\overline{\phantom{m}}$
Taxes paid $-13$ -8 $-6$ $-8$
Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital 274 202 1,170 881
Increase/decrease in operating assets $\overline{2}$ 53 $-119$ $-12$
Increase/decrease in operating liabilities $-18$ 196 $-187$ 12
Change in working capital $-16$ 249 $-306$ $\mathbf{0}$
Cash flow from operating activities 258 451 864 881
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in properties and fixed assets $-158$ $-140$ $-392$ $-528$
Divestment of subsidiaries, net effect on liquidity 124 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 124 2,607
Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net effect on liquidity $-3,712$ $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ $-3,720$ $\overline{\phantom{m}}$
Acquisitions of financial assets $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $-1$ $-2$
Divestment of financial assets $\mathbf{1}$ 3 24
Cash flow from investing activities $-3,746$ $-139$ $-3,986$ 2.101
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Group contribution to parent company's shareholders $-175$ $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $-175$
New loans 3.696 15 3,899 422
Amortization of debt $-788$ $-218$ $-887$ $-2,387$
Acqusition of non-controlling interest 123 $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 123
Paid dividends $\overline{\phantom{000000000000000000000000000000000000$ $\qquad \qquad$ $-150$ $-1,103$
Cash flow from financing activities 3,031 $-378$ 2,985 $-3,243$
Cash flow for the period $-457$ $-66$ $-137$ $-261$
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 636 402 321 589
Exchange differences in cash and cash equivalents $-9$ $-15$ $-14$ $-7$
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 170 321 170 321
Information regarding interest payments
Interest received $\mathbf{1}$ 2 3 5
Interest paid $-101$ $-121$ $-430$ $-522$
Information regarding cash and cash equivalents end of period 170 321 170 321

Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank deposits.

Definitions and key data

Net operating income (MSEK) Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Investment properties
Rental income 351 343 1.431 1.418
Other property income 14 16 112 60
Expenses, excluding property administration $-44$ $-54$ $-197$ $-229$
Net operating income, before property administration 321 305 1.346 1.249
Property administration $-15$ $-16$ $-66$ $-63$
Net operating income, after property administration, equals gross profit, Property
Management
306 289 1,280 1,186
OPERATOR ACTIVITIES
Operating properties
Revenue
536 445 2,046 1,598
Costs $-471$ $-400$ $-1,767$ $-1,387$
Gross profit 65 45 279 211
Add: Depreciation included in costs 39 36 137 109
Net operating income 104 81 416 320
EBITDA reconciliation (MSEK)
Gross profit 371 334 1,559 1,397
Add: Depreciations included in costs, Operator Activities 39 36 137 109
Less: Central administration, excluding depreciation $-29$ $-29$ $-93$ $-81$
EBITDA 381 341 1,603 1,425
Cash earnings (MSEK)
EBITDA 381 341 1,603 1,425
Add: Financial income $\mathbf{1}$ 1 3 5
Less: Financial cost $-106$ $-133$ $-441$ $-541$
Less: Current tax $-42$ $-16$ $-35$ $-16$
Cash earnings 234 193 1.130 873
EPRA NAV (MSEK)
Shareholders' equity per financial statement, Group $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ 12.092 10,402
Add: Revaluation of Operating properties 1.248 803
Add: Fair value of financial derivatives 703 900
Less: Deferred tax assets related to derivatives $\overline{\phantom{0}}$ $-168$ $-219$
Add: Deferred tax liabilities related to properties 2,281 1,930
EPRA NAV 16,156 13,816

Key ratios

Financial data Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Return on equity, in % 5.8 1.2 18.9 12.0
Equity to assets ratio, in % 38.6 38.1
Loan to value, in % 49.5 48.7
Interest coverage ratio 3.6 2.6 3.6 2.6
Average cost of debt end of period, in % $-2.8$ $-3.6$
Net interest-bearing debt, MSEK $\hspace{0.1mm}-\hspace{0.1mm}$ 15,376 12,587
Investments, excluding acquisitions, MSEK 158 140 392 528
Per share data 1
Earnings per share, SEK 4.54 0.83 14.21 8.35
Cash earnings per share, SEK 1.56 1.29 7.53 5.82
Shareholders' equity per share, SEK 80.61 69.35
Net asset value (EPRA NAV) per share, SEK 107.71 92.11
Dividend per share, SEK 3 3.80 1.00
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, after dilution, thousands $^1$ 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
Property data
Number of hotels, end of period $^2$ 121 104
Number of rooms, end of period 2 25,190 21,969
WAULT, yrs 11.2 9.0
Total property market value, MSEK 31,437 26,504
Property market value Investment properties, MSEK 25,062 20,843
Property market value Operating properties, MSEK 6,375 5,660
RevPAR (Operating properties) for comparable units at comparable exchange
rates, SEK
660 658 688 644

1 Retrospectively adjusted for share split in May 2015. Total number of outstanding shares after split amount to 150,000,000, of which 75,000,000
A shares and 75,000,000 B shares. For a fair comparison this number of sha

3 For 2015 is indicated proposed dividend. For 2014 is indicated ordinary dividend.

Condensed income statement for the Parent Company

MSEK Q4 2015 Q4 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014
Other income 24 14 65 56
Administration cost $-37$ $-30$ $-123$ -96
Operating profit $-13$ $-16$ $-58$ -40
Financial income 46 89 59 106
Interest rate cost $-50$ $-63$ $-189$ $-226$
Received dividends 466 666 1,265
Write-down of value of shares in subsidiaries $-466$ $-466$
Other financial income and expenses 2 -8 $-16$ $-40$
Profit after financial cost $-15$ 2 462 599
Non-recurring income 1 3 0 3 136
Appropriations 106 106 $\Omega$
Profit before tax 94 2 571 735
Current tax
Deferred tax
Profit for the period 94 2 571 735

1 Attributable primarily to the divestment of investment properties to Fastighets AB Balder in April 2014.

Condensed balance sheet for the Parent Company

MSEK 30-sep-15 30-sep-14
Assets
Non-current assets 0
Financial assets 11.775 10,770
Current assets 112 155
Total assets 11,887 10,926
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Provisions
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
2.841
30
4,093
4.923
2.420
18
3,655
4,833
Total equity and liabilities 11,887 10,926

Notes

Note 1 Operating segments

Pandox's segments consist of the Property Management and Operator Activities business streams. The Property Management segment owns, improves and manages hotel properties and provides external customers with premises for hotel operations, as well as other types of premises adjacent to hotel properties. The Property Management segment also includes eight asset management contracts for externally owned hotel properties. The Operator Activities segment owns hotel properties and operates hotels in such owned properties. The Operator Activities segment also includes one hotel operated under a long-term lease agreement and one hotel property under an asset management agreement. Non-allocated items are any items that are not attributable to a specific segment or are common to all. The segments have been established based on the reporting that takes place internally to executive management on financial outcomes and position. Segment reporting applies the same accounting principles as those used in the annual report in general, and the amounts reported for the segments are the same as those for the Group. Material transactions between the segments consist of internal interestbearing loans. There are no internal sales between the segments. Scandic Hotels and Nordic Choice Hotels are tenants who account for more than 10 per cent of revenues.

Q1-Q4 2015 Property
Management
Operator
Activities
Group and non-
allocated items
Total
Revenue Investment properties
Rental and other property income 1,543 1,543
Revenue Operating properties 2,046 2,046
Total revenues 1,543 2,046 3,589
Costs Investment properties $-263$ $-263$
Costs Operating properties $-1,767$ $-1,767$
Gross profit 1,280 279 1,559
- whereof gross profit Investment properties 1,280 1,280
- whereof gross profit Operating properties 279 279
Central administration $-94$ $-94$
Financial income 3 3
Financial expenses $-441$ $-441$
Profit before changes in value 1,280 279 $-532$ 1,027
Changes in value
Properties, unrealised 1,387 1,387
Properties, realised 12 12
Derivatives, unrealised 203 203
Profit before tax 2,679 279 $-329$ 2,629
Current tax $-35$ -35
Deferred tax $-463$ $-463$
Profit for the period 2,679 279 $-827$ 2,131
Q1-Q4 2015 Sweden Denmark Norway Finland International Total
Geographical area
Revenue
- Property Management 882 142 242 221 56 1.543
- Operator Activities 22 134 248 23 1.619 2.046
Market value properties 13.463 2.608 2.611 3.020 9.735 31.437
Investments in properties 117 58 52 53 112 392
Acquisitions of properties 3.665 3.665
Realised value change
properties
12 12

×

Property Operator Group and non-
Q4 2015 Management Activities allocated items Total
Revenue Investment properties
Rental and other property income 365 365
Revenue Operating properties 536 536
Total revenues 365 536 901
Costs Investment properties $-59$ -59
Costs Operating properties $-471$ $-471$
Gross profit 306 65 371
- whereof gross profit Investment properties 306 306
- whereof gross profit Operating properties 65 65
Central administration $-30$ $-30$
Financial income
Financial expenses $-106$ $-106$
Profit before changes in value 306 65 $-135$ 236
Changes in value
Properties, unrealised 484 484
Properties, realised 4 4
Derivatives, unrealised 93 93
Profit before tax 794 65 $-42$ 817
Current tax $-42$ $-42$
Deferred tax -94 -94
Profit for the period 794 65 $-178$ 681
Q4 2015 Sweden Denmark Norway Finland International Total
Geographical area
Revenue
- Property Management 222 34 39 56 14 365.
- Operator Activities 15 35 69 6 411 536
Market value properties 13,463 2,608 2.611 3.020 9.735 31.437
Investments in properties 33 30 24 15 56 158
Acquisitions of properties 3.665 3.665
Realised value change
properties
12 12

×

Q1-Q4 2014 Property Operator Group and non-
Management Activities allocated items Total
Revenue Investment properties
Rental and other property income 1,478 1,478
Revenue Operating properties 1,598 1,598
Total revenues 1,478 1,598 3,076
Costs Investment properties $-292$ $-292$
Costs Operating properties $-1,387$ $-1,387$
Gross profit 1,186 211 1,397
- whereof gross profit Investment properties 1,186 1,186
- whereof gross profit Operating properties 211 211
Central administration $-82$ $-82$
Financial income 5 5
Financial expenses $-541$ $-541$
Profit before changes in value 1,186 211 $-618$ 779
Changes in value
Properties, unrealised 906 906
Properties, realised 291 291
Derivatives, unrealised $-622$ $-622$
Profit before tax 2,383 211 $-1,240$ 1,354
Current tax $-16$ $-16$
Deferred tax $-85$ $-85$
Profit for the period 2,383 211 $-1,341$ 1,253
Q1-Q4 2014 Sweden Denmark Norway Finland International Total
Geographical area
Revenue
- Property Management 869 143 199 206 -61 1,478
- Operator Activities $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 90 $\overline{\phantom{a}}$ 25 1.483 1.598
Market value properties 12.349 2.577 2,636 3.103 5.839 26.504
Investments in properties 202 33 22 130 141 528
Realised value change
properties
249 42 291

r.

Q4 2014 Property Operator Group and non-
Management Activities allocated items Total
Revenue Investment properties
Rental and other property income 359 359
Revenue Operating properties 445 445
Total revenues 359 445 804
Costs Investment properties $-70$ $-70$
Costs Operating properties $-400$ $-400$
Gross profit 289 45 334
- whereof gross profit Investment properties 289 289
- whereof gross profit Operating properties 45 45
Central administration $-29$ $-29$
Financial income 1
Financial expenses $-133$ $-133$
Profit before changes in value 289 45 $-161$ 173
Changes in value
Properties, unrealised 151 151
Properties, realised
Derivatives, unrealised $-168$ $-168$
Profit before tax 440 45 $-329$ 156
Current tax $-16$ $-16$
Deferred tax $-16$ $-16$
Profit for the period 440 45 $-361$ 124
Q4 2014 Sweden Denmark Norway Finland International Total
Geographical area
Revenue
- Property Management 211 33 48 54 13 359
- Operator Activities 21 b 419 445
Market value properties 12.349 2.577 2.636 3.103 5.839 26.504
Investments in properties 45 17 33 42 140
Realised value change
properties
249 42 291

The differences between the Group's and the Parent Company's accounting principles are described below. The accounting principles described below for the Parent Company have been applied consistently in all periods presented in the Parent Company's financial statements.

The Parent Company's interim report includes an income statement and balance sheet in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Annual Accounts Act (ÅRL). They are presented according to the presentation schedule in ÅRL. The differences between the Parent Company's income statement and balance sheet and the Group's financial statements mainly relate to reporting of financial income and expense, non-current assets, equity, and provisions as a separate heading in the balance sheet.

The Parent Company recognises participations in subsidiaries according to the cost method, whereby transaction expenses are included in the carrying amounts of holdings in subsidiaries. In the consolidated financial statements transaction expenses attributable to subsidiaries are recognised directly through profit or loss as they arise.

Contingent consideration is measured based on the likelihood that the consideration will be paid. Any changes in provisions/receivables are added to/subtracted from cost. In the consolidated accounts contingent consideration is recognised at fair value with changes in value recognised through profit or loss.

Due to the connection between reporting and taxation, the rules for financial instruments and hedge accounting in IAS 39 are not applied for the Parent Company as a legal entity.

The Parent Company's financial non-current assets are measured at cost less any impairment losses, and financial current assets are measured according to the lowest cost principle. The cost of interest-bearing instruments is adjusted for the accrued difference between the amount originally paid after deducting transaction costs and the amount paid on the maturity date (premium or discount).

Interest-rate swaps that effectively hedge cash-flow risk in interest payments on liabilities are measured net of the accrued receivable for variable interest and accrued liability for fixed interest. The difference is recognised as interest expense or interest income. Hedging is effective if the financial substance of the hedge and the liability are the same as if the liability had instead been recognised at a fixed market interest rate when the hedging relationship was entered into. Any premium paid for the swap agreement is accrued as interest over the term of the agreement.

Anticipated dividends from subsidiaries are reported in cases where the Parent Company has the sole right to determine the size of the dividend and the Parent Company has taken a decision on the size of the dividend before publishing its financial statements.

The Parent Company does not report segments with the same breakdown and to the same extent as the Group, but instead discloses the breakdown of net sales by the Parent Company's business streams.

Property, plant and equipment for the Parent Company is recognised at cost after deduction for accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses in the same way as for the Group but with the addition of any appreciation.

The Parent Company recognises all leases according to the rules for operating leases.

Group contributions made/received to/from subsidiaries are recognised as year-end appropriations in the income statement for the parent company.

Rounding off

Since amounts have been rounded off in MSEK, the tables do not always add up.

Return on equity, %

Profit or loss for the period, attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company, as a percentage of average equity (shareholders' equity).

Equity to asset ratio, %

Reported equity as a percentage of total assets at the end of the period.

Loan to value ratio, %

Interest-bearing liabilities as a percentage of the total market property market value at the end of the period.

Interest coverage ratio

Profit before value changes, plus financial expenses and depreciation, divided by financial expenses.

Average cost of debt, %

Average interest rate paid as a percentage of current interest bearing debt.

Net interest bearing debt, MSEK

Total interest bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents.

Investments, excluding acquisitions, MSEK Investments in properties, excluding acquisitions.

Gross profit, Property Management, MSEK Revenue less directly related costs for Property Management.

Gross profit, Operator Activities, MSEK

Revenue less directly related costs for Operator Activities and depreciation on fixed assets excluding acquisitions.

Net operating income, Property management, MSEK

Net operating income Property Management corresponds to gross profit Property Management. Please see page 28 for full reconciliation.

Net operating income, Operator activities, MSEK

Gross profit Operator Activities plus depreciation included in costs, Operator Activities. Please see page 28 for full reconciliation.

EBITDA, MSEK

Total net operating income less central administration excluding depreciation. Please see page 28 for full reconciliation.

Earnings per share, SEK

Profit for the period, attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company, divided by the weighted average total number of shares outstanding.

Cash earnings, MSEK

EBITDA plus financial income less financial expenses less current tax. Please see page 28 for full reconciliation.

Cash earnings per share, SEK

EBITDA plus financial income less financial expenses less current tax, divided by the weighted average total number of shares outstanding.

Shareholders' equity per share, SEK

Reported shareholders' equity attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company, divided by the total number of shares outstanding at the end of the period.

Net asset value (EPRA NAV) per share, SEK

Recognised equity, attributable to the shareholders of the Parent Company, including reversal of derivatives and deferred tax and revaluation of Operating properties divided by total number of diluted shares outstanding at the end of the period. Please see page 28 for full reconciliation.

Dividend per share, SEK

Proposed/decided dividend for the year divided by the total weighted number of diluted shares outstanding at the end of the period.

Weighted average number shares, before dilution, thousands The weighted average number of shares incorporates any changes in the amount of outstanding shares, before dilution, over the reporting period.

Weighted average number shares, after dilution, thousands

The weighted average number of shares incorporates any changes in the amount of outstanding shares, after dilution, over the reporting period.

Number of hotels

Number of owned hotel properties, at the end of the period.

Number of rooms

Number of rooms in owned hotel properties, at the end of the period.

WAULT (Investment properties), years

Average lease term remaining to expiry, across the Investment property portfolio, weighted by contracted rental income.

Property market value, MSEK

Market value of Investment properties plus market value of Operating properties.

RevPAR Operator Activities (comparable units at constant exchange rates), SEK

Revenue per available room, i.e., total revenue from sold rooms divided by the number of available rooms. Comparable units are defined as properties that have been fully owned during the entire current period and the corresponding comparative period. Constant exchange rate is defined as the exchange rate of the current period, and the corresponding comparative period is recalculated based on that rate.