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Nov 12, 2021

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I HIGHLIGHTS & KEY FIGURES

II Development in the quarter

III Meeting new consumer preferences

IV Project and development portfolio

V Financial statement

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE QUARTER

  • Solid operational performance reflected in net income from property management of NOK 15.7 million, an increase of approximately NOK 1 million from Q3-20 on continuedproperty (less transactions in the period)
  • Hotel industry picking up following Covid-19, strong occupancy in Q3
  • Positive portfolio value changes of NOK 12.9 million
  • Lease contract with Schlumberger Information Solutions AS confirmed for 2,393 sqm in Fornebuveien 1-3, Lysaker
  • Agreement to enter a 20-year lease contract with Comfort Hotel Skien Brygge AS in the upcoming development project Skien Brygge expected to be finalized and signed before year-end
  • Lease contract with Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn extended by five years. The revised lease contract will end in February 2039
  • Growing preference for flexible working conditions continues to boost demand for office sharing concept R8 Evolve (75 per cent ownership) and the technology solutionsprovider Orbit Technology (35.5 per cent ownership)

Subsequent events

• Agreement on sale of two properties, Storgata 106 and Storgata 171-175 in Porsgrunn

Key figures Q3 2021

All amounts in NOK million Q3-21
Rental income 29.5
Net Income from property management 15.7
Market value on property portfolio 2 601
Profit before tax 8.7

I Highlights & key figures

II DEVELOPMENT IN THE QUARTER

III Meeting new consumer preferences

IV Project and development portfolio

V Financial statement

LETTING AND OCCUPANY Q3-21

  • Net letting in Q3 of NOK -3.3 million
  • 9 new leases of NOK 1.9 million
  • 2 renewed leases of NOK 9.9 million
  • 10 terminated contracts of NOK 15.1 million

* Net letting management & project portfolio = new signed contracts + renegotiated contracts – terminated contracts

** Terminated contracts = contracts that have been terminated in the actual quarter prior to actual expiration date on contract + contracts that have ended in the quarter according to expiration date in contract

Management Portfolio (ownership ≥ 50%)

NEW LEASE CONTRACTS

Tenant Property Contract Duration
(years)
Sqm
Comfort Hotel Porsgrunn AS Kammerherreløkka Renegotiated 17,3* 6 178
Vestfold og Telemark Fylkeskommune Grønlikroken 5 New 5 513
Telemark Eiendomsmegling AS Storgata 106 New 5 179
Fotograf Vegard Giskehaug Tollboden New 5 162
Söderberg & Partners Wealth Mng AS Kammerherreløkka New 5+5+5 146
Other New/renegotiated 1-4 227
Total 7 405

* The revised lease contract adds an additional 5 years on top of the existing lease agreement set to expire in February 2034.

Kammerherreløkka, Porsgrunn

Grønlikroken, Skien

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Rental income of NOK 29.5 million in Q3-21 compared with NOK 30.9 million in Q3-20. The 4.5 per cent reduction is related to changes in the property portfolio
  • Share of profit (loss) from associates and joint ventures affected Net financials with a negative contribution of NOK 9.0 million (R8 Evolve NOK 7.3 million, Orbit Technology NOK 1.7 million)
  • Higher activity in hotel and business industry resulted in several new and renegotiated lease contracts and contributed to a positive unrealised change in fair value of investment properties of NOK 12.9 million
  • Positive change in unrealised fair value of financial derivates of NOK 4.5 million is related to a positive contribution of NOK 9.3 million from interest rate swaps. A forward contract to acquire the remaining shares in Inkognitogaten 33 A AS and an option issued in Q3-21 to sell 50 per cent of these shares, had a negative effect of NOK 4.85 million

THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

No. of Net direct Net yield
Area Occupancy prop. Market value Wault 11 Annual rent Wault 4 yield (valuation) Market rent
30.09.2021 (sqm) (sqm) (%) (में र (tNOK) (NOK/sqm) (yrs) (tNOK) (NOK/sqm) (yrs) (%) (%) (tNOK) (NOK/sqm)
Green Office 32 390 28 683 88.6 5 917 450 28 325 5.4 55 071 1 920 4,7 5,2 5.8 63 145 1 950
City Office 39 552 35 270 89,2 14 646 050 16 334 4.0 41 378 1 173 4.1 4.6 6.0 52 828 1 336
Commercial Prop. 33 016 26 501 80,3 727 900 22 047 10.4 49 450 1 866 10,4 5,0 6.6 62 221 1 885
Total
manage ment
portfolio 104 958 90 454 86.2 26 2 291 400 21 832 6.6 145 899 1 613 6,5 5.0 6,1 178 194 1 698
Project Office 4 858 4 858 100,0 5 299 000 61 548 12,4
Total project
portfolio 4 858 4 858 100,0 o 299 000 61 548 12.4
Total property
Occupancy Wault 2) Annual rent
30.09.2021 (sqm) (yrs) (tNOK) (NOK/sqm)
Office 66 426 5.1 105 538 1 589
Retail 7 282 5.2 10 076 1 384
Hotels 6 234 17,2 11 767 1 888
Healthcare 5 619 5.0 6 798 1 210
Food and Beverage 4 893 10.5 11 720 2 395
Total management portfolio 90 454 6,5 145 899 1 613

The calculation of net yield is based on the valuers' assumption of ownership costs, which on 30 September 2021 corresponds to 9.4 per cent of market rent. Parking areas (sqm) are not included in this overview.

The Group has one single external tenant representing over 10 per cent of the Group's revenue, that is Helfo with 10.1 per cent of the Group's revenue. Furthermore, the Group has around 91 per cent of its estimated marked value of properties and 90 per cent of its rental income geographically from the county of Vestfold Telemark, while the rest is located in the Oslo area. R8 Property has one ongoing project in Porsgrunn (research center - Polymer Exploration Center). This project is 50 per cent owned by R8 Property. Furthermore, R8 Property are doing feasibility studies on additional five properties.

Corporate segments in the first table follow the corporate structure of the group. Several of the properties are combined buildings and the actual rental conditions measured in square meters and rental income are presented in the second table.

UPDATE ON INVESTMENTS

R8 Evolve (Joint venture - 75 per cent)

Evolve offers flexible workplaces with access to 27 locations. To meet the office users changed behaviourneeds after Covid-19, R8 has launched R8 Hybrid. R8 Hybrid is a combination of an ordinary, permanent lease and a membership in Evolve.

R8 owns 75 per cent of R8 Evolve. As of 30.09.21 the investment had a book value of NOK 49.1 million. An external valuation of the company is expected in Q4-21.

Orbit Technology (Joint venture - 35.5 per cent)

Orbit Technology offers a two-sided technology platform for supply and demand of office space. The platform matches free office space with market needs (subscribers) in in real time. The technology also ensures that the buildings are smarter through simpler access control and user administration. Group's investment in Orbit Technology had a book value of NOK 2.3 million per 30.09.21. Latest transaction in Q1-21 implied a total fair value of Orbit Technology at NOK 150 million.

UPDATE ON INVESTMENTS

Skien Brygge (Associate - 25 per cent)

Skien Brygge is a long-term project which involves the development of both residential and commercial properties. The development project is structured in three phases. The project is going as planned and commencement of phase one is expected in the second quarter of 2022 following a completion in Q2 2024. The development of phase two and three last phases is estimated in the period from 2025 to 2033.

R8 owns 25 per cent of Skien Brygge Utvikling which currently involves phase one of the project. The Group has also signed a letter of intent for phase two and three of the project with the same ownership as phase one. Skien Brygge is considered as an investment in an associate. As of 30.09.21 the investment had a book value of NOK 3 million.

Newsec has presently valued phase one of the project at NOK 42 million (100 per cent basis).

I Highlights & key figures

II Development in the quarter

III MEETING NEW CONSUMER PREFERENCES

IV Project and development portfolio

V Financial statement

R8 Hybrid

TO MEET THE OFFICE USERS´ CHANGED BEHAVIOR AND NEEDS AFTER COVID-19, R8 HAS LAUNCHED R8 HYBRID.

  • Combining ordinary office rental and co-working provides both flexibility and predictability
  • Tenants get access to a network of office spaces, meeting rooms and other facilities
  • Corporate agreements for existing tenants
  • Utilizes the capacity of the buildings in a better way

R8 Hybrid is a combination of an ordinary, permanent lease and a membership in Evolve Business Space, with access to their 27 locations with flexible workplaces.

The benefits are many: The employer keeps their environment, meeting points and predictability that comes with a traditional office; the employees get flexibility to work efficiently where they want, and reduced commuting time. In addition, users get access to video conferencing and beautiful meeting rooms, all closer to where people live.

For R8 Property, this is a unique tool and competitive advantage, that adapts to the "new normal" in working life, post-Covid. Many companies can manage with fewer fixed square meters, when a possible shortage of space in "peak hours" can be covered through access to available capacity in Evolve.

Tenants signed in on R8 Hybrid:

24 SevenOffice Inkognitogaten 33 1,274 sqm 80 users

Schlumberger Information Solutions Fornebuveien 1-3 2,393 sqm 200 users

Net ARR YTD Q3: 42 954 120 NOK Approximately 100% increase in net ARR YTD 2021

Key highlights in Q3

  • Strong effect from rebranding, maketing and digitaliztion of sale process
  • High market activity, substintial ARR growth

New center to open next 12 months

- Lørenveien 73 Oslo Q1-22 1,400 sqm
  • Fornebuveien 1-3 Oslo Q2-22 2,000 sqm - Storgata 42 Lillestrøm Q2-22 1,000 sqm
  • Inkognitogaten 33 Oslo Q2-22 2,000 sqm

KEY MILESTONES REACHED – PRE 3 MONTHS

  • Launch Orbit at Oslo Business Forum
  • Successful live debate with leading real estate and business leaders
  • Enabled self onboarding in app with subscription and access
  • Improved brand to appear more mature
  • Doubled network size with new spaces and entered partnership with Flexspace for faster growth
  • Introducing help center with chatbot and article
  • Remote unlock for all users

KEY MILESTONES AHEAD – NEXT 3 MONTHS

  • Grow subscription base to 1000 users
  • Pilot with larger companies to test a flexible workday, beginning with Storebrand
  • Credit card payment in app
  • Phase one of new admin dashboard for desktop
  • Onboarding for non-BankID users

GENERAL METRICS

Employees 11 FTE´s + 6
contracted
# customers
# users 900
Runway [●]
Revenue forecast
(current year)
[●]
ARR [●]

COMPANY SPECIFIC METRICS (∆ LAST 3 MONTHS)

# of PBO locations 9
# of satellites locations 17
# of bookings 0
# of subscribers 9 (10 on waiting
litst)
# of access request 58613

I Highlights & key figures

II Development in the quarter

III Meeting new consumer preferences

VI PROJECT AND DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO

Financial statement V

Project Portfolio –
under construction
Project Ownership Location Type Area Expected
completion
Occupancy Project Cost
(NOK million)
Of which accrued
(NOK million)
Polymer Exploration Centre 50% Porsgrunn Office 4,858 Q4 2021 100% 174.2 147.0
Inkognitogaten 33 8.3% 2 Oslo Office 3,266 Q2 2022 100% 75.7 1 21.1
Sum Project Portfolio -under construction 8,124 247.1 145.3
Project Portfolio -
zoned
Project Ownership Location Type Area Zoning Building
permit
Skien Brygge -
Phase 1
25% Skien Residential / Commercial 14,825
Skien Brygge -
Phase 2
25% Skien Residential / Commercial 23,925
Skien Brygge -
Phase 3
25% Skien Residential / Commercial 19,525
Utsikten 100% Skien Residential 1,496
Vestsiden Terrasse 50% Porsgrunn Residential 4,257
Arkaden -Phase 3 100% Skien Office / Parking / Retail 7,151
Sum Project Portfolio - zoned 71,179
Development Portfolio
Project Ownership Location Type Area
Slottsfjell Park 100% Tønsberg Office 17,000
Powerhouse Tønsberg 100% Tønsberg Office 11,000
Porsgrunn Næringspark 100% Porsgrunn Office 18,400
Kammerherreløkka 50% Porsgrunn Office 2,800
Sum Development Portfolio 49,200

1: Investment has increased with approx NOK 2,5 million. This is due to a new energy strategy, with district heating. 2: Inkognitogaten 33A AS is not consolidated in the financial statements due to an ownership below 20% and is treated as investment in shares.

POLYMER EXPLORATION CENTER

  • Newbuild office and laboratory
  • Ownership: 50%
  • Location: Porsgrunn
  • Expected completion: Q4 21
  • Size: 4,858 sqm
  • Occupancy: 100%
  • Estimated project cost: NOK 174 million
  • Energy rating: A

INKOGNITO PARK

  • Redevelopment office
  • Ownership: 8.3%
  • Location: Oslo
  • Expected completion: Q2 22
  • Size: 3,263 sqm
  • Occupancy: 100%
  • Estimated project cost: NOK 75.7 million
  • BREEAM-NOR: Very Good
  • Energy rating: E

SLOTTSFJELL PARK + POWERHOUSE TØNSBERG

• Planning initiative was sent to Tønsberg planning authorities in Q3 21

  • Newbuild and redevelopment office and hotel
  • Signed LOI with Nordic Choice Hotel, Rambøll Norge and Evolve
  • Ownership: 100%
  • Location: Tønsberg
  • Est. Size: 28,000 sqm

Powerhouse Tønsberg Slottsfjell Park Outdoor area

  • Newbuild office, hotel and residential
  • Ownership: 25%
  • Location: Skien
  • Size: 58,275 sqm

SKIEN BRYGGE UTSIKTEN TERRASSE (RESIDENTIAL) VESTSIDEN TERRASSE (RESIDENTIAL)

  • Newbuild residential
  • Ownership: 100%
  • Location: Skien
  • Size: 1,496 sqm

  • Newbuild residential
  • Ownership: 50%
  • Location: Porsgrunn
  • Size: 4,257 sqm

III

I Highlights & key figures

II Development in the quarter

III Meeting new consumer preferences

IV Project and development portfolio

V FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Q3-21

All amounts in NOK thousand Q3-21 Q3-20 YTD Q3-21 YTD Q3-20 2020
Rental income 29 496 30 862 89 544 85 742 114 153
Change period-on-period -4 % 18 % 4 % 18 % 14 %
Net income from property management 15 680 17 260 36 454 45 333 46 457
Change period-on-period -9 % 6 % -20 % 12 % 11 %
Profit before tax 8 726 79 533 48 875 -42 424 -45 109
Change period-on-period -89 % 100 % -215 % -169 % -159 %
Profit after tax 3 304 72 785 31 905 -33 008 -26 771
Change period-on-period -95 % 100 % -197 % -169 % -145 %
Market value of the property portfolio 2 601 045 2 517 086 2 601 045 2 517 086 2 445 360
Market value of prop.portfolio and book value of other inv* 2 684 496 2 600 798 2 684 496 2 600 798 2 569 952
Net nominal interest-bearing debt 1 751 986 1 750 073 1 751 986 1 750 073 1 724 414
Loan to value of property portfolio 67,4 % 69,5 % 67,4 % 69,5 % 70,5 %
Loan to value of property portfolio and other investments* 65,3 % 67,3 % 65,3 % 67,3 % 67,1 %
Interest coverage ratio 1,0 1,1 1,0 1,1 0,6
Number of shares 21 694 19 720 21 694 19 720 19 720
All amounts in NOK per share Q3-21 Q3-20 YTD Q3-21 YTD Q3-20 2020
EPRA NRV 43,2 44,3 43,2 44,3 43,8
**Change period-on-period -3 % N/A -3 % N/A N/A
EPRA NTA 40,5 41,2 40,5 41,2 41,1
**Change period-on-period -2 % N/A -2 % N/A N/A
EPRA NDV 35,7 35,4 35,7 35,4 35,6
**Change period-on-period 1 % N/A 1 % N/A N/A
EPRA Earnings -0,1 0,04 -0,8 0,3 -0,8
**Change period-on-period 319 % N/A -350 % N/A N/A
Fair value per share (EPRA NRV incl. fair value adjustment)*** 49,5
Fair value of the property portfolio and other investments*** 2 821 696
Net nominal interest-bearing debt 1 751 986
Loan to value of property portfolio and other investments*** 62,1 %

* Including book value of investments in jointly controlled entities, associates and shares.

** From Q2-21 EPRA key figures has been prepared according to the EPRA BPR of 2019. Former reporting was in accordance with 2016 EPRA BPR. Change in period-on-period is therefore only calculated for Q3-21.

*** Including fair value of investments in jointly controlled entities, associates and shares. Fair values are based on third party transactions and valuations performed in 2021, and management assessments.

EPRA NAV metrics for Q2-21 have been adjusted from the previous report (report of the first half-year and second quarter of 2021). See Note 8 EPRA reporting in the financial statement for further information.

As from Q4-20, R8 Evolve is not treated as a subsidiary due to lack of control. Consequently, comparative figures for Q3-20 have been restated.

Note Q3-21 Q3-20 YID Q3-21 YID Q3-20 2020
Rental income 2 29 496 30 862 89 544 85 742 114 153
Other operating revenue 2 3 360 4 528 12 407 11 839 18 338
Total operating income 32 856 35 390 101 952 97 581 132 491
Maintenance and other operating expenses 13 883 16 189 50 110 35 206 53 208
Other property-related expenses 944 5/3 2 387 1 156 2 196
Administrative expenses 2 348 1 368 13 001 15 886 30 630
Total operating costs 17 175 18 130 65 498 52 248 86 034
Net income from property management 15 680 17 260 36 454 45 333 46 457
Changes in fair value from investment properties 4,5 12 893 34 244 70 297 -45 469 -46 726
Operating profit 28 573 51 504 106 751 -136 -269
Gains from investment in shares 15 479
Interest and other finance income 690 373 1 510 1 433 2 053
Share of profit (loss) from associates and joint ventures -8 959 -2 241 -22 641 -3 914 -6 882
Losses from investment in shares -496
Interest and other finance expense -16 075 -16 260 -55 153 -47 629 -66 142
Changes in fair value of financial instruments 4 4 497 46 157 2 930 7 822 26 628
Net financial items -19 847 28 029 -57 876 -42 288 -44 840
Profit before tax 8 726 79 533 48 875 -42 424 -45 109
Tax expense -5 422 -6 748 -16 970 9 416 18 338
Profit for year 3 304 72 785 31 905 -33 008 -26 771

Value development*

* Value changes for Investment Property

Note 30.09.2021 30.09.2020 31.12.2020
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Deferred tax asset 5 352
7 548
2 703
17 605
10 169
7 605
Other intangible assets
Total intangible assets
12 900 20 308 17 773
Investment property 4,5 2 590 400 2 508 000 2 436 000
Other operating assets 1 142 860 765
Right-of-use assets 51 163 127
Total non-current tangible assets 2 591 593 2 509 023 2 436 892
Investment in jointly controlled entities, associates and shares র্ব 83 451 83 712 124 592
Loans to related parties 54 514
Financial derivatives 4 29 150 40 578 46 618
Other long-term receivables 10 240 2 219 9 554
Total financial assets 177 354 126 509 180 764
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2 781 847 2 655 840 2 635 429
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventory property 10 645 9 086 0 360
Trade receivables 17 733 13 369 14 155
Other receivables 5 143 18 141 12 625
Other receivables to related parties 0 10 108 14 370
Total current receivables 33 521 50 704 50 510
Cash and bank deposits 21 831 16 660 35 679
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 55 353 67 364 86 188
TOTAL ASSETS 2 837 200 2 723 204 2 721 617
Note 30.09.2021 30.09.2020 31.12.2020
EQUITY
Shareholders equity 783 438 702 757 708 382
Non-controlling interest 121 881 46 377 52 919
TOTAL EQUITY 905 320 749 134 761 300
LIABILITIES
Interest-bearing debt 1 517 616 579 744 1 347 535
Deferred tax liability 77 288 77 816 79 110
Financial derivatives 4 29 169 48 667 35 646
Lease liabilities, non-current portion 2 657 3 322 3 567
Other non-current liabilities 4 300 1
Total non-current liabilities 1 631 030 709 550 1 465 858
Trade payables 19 739 42 878 40 926
Interest-bearing debt 234 370 1 170 329 376 879
Debt to related parties 2 260 6 633
Lease liabilities, current portion 1 195 1 510 1 258
Other current liabilities 45 546 47 543 68 764
Total current liabilities 300 850 1 264 520 494 459
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1 931 880 1 974 070 1 960 317
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 2 837 200 2 723 204 2 721 617