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RomReal Ltd.

Earnings Release Feb 23, 2024

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RomReal Limited

Investor presentation Third Quarter (Q4) 2023 results

Kjetil Gronskag

23 February 2024

This Presentation of the Q4 2023 results of RomReal Ltd (the "Company") has been prepared for discussion purposes only and should be read in conjunction with the Q4 2023 Report which is filed on Euronext Oslo through www.newsweb.no, and which can be viewed on the Company's website www.romreal.com

Contents

Q4 2023 highlights 3-4
NAV movement in Q4 2023 5
Financial highlights 4Q.23 –
IFRS
6
RomReal Properties per 4Q 2023 7
Operational highlights 8
Romania Macro Developments 9
Apartment Price Development 10
RomReal shareholders 11
Outlook 12
Contact details 13

Q4 2023 results – Highlights

Net Asset Value (NAV)

• Net Asset value was EUR 0.41 (NOK 4.60, before any tax) per share, an increase of 1.4% measured in EUR from the end of the third quarter 2023. EUR/NOK was 10.51 end 2022 versus 11.23 by the end of Q4.23.

Operational highlights

  • During the Fourth quarter of 2023, the Company sold one plot on the Ovidiu Lake Side project for a total consideration of EUR 0.06m.
  • So far in Q1 2024, the Company concluded sale of one plot on the Ovidiu Lake Side project for a total consideration of EUR 0.13m.
  • Total infrastructure investments by the end of 4th quarter 2023 was EUR 8.98m, of this EUR 4m represents finalised projects, mostly related to Ovidiu Lake Side.

Q4 2023 results – Highlights

Financial Results

  • Net Result for the quarter was a loss of EUR 505,000, compared to a EUR 1,001,000 loss in 4Q 2022. Net change in cash flow for the quarter was a positive EUR 157,000 compared to positive of EUR 277,000 in the same period last year. This was mainly due to capitalized expenses related to infrastructure.
  • At the end of the quarter, the Company had a cash position of EUR 3.5 million plus a total of EUR 3.83m unsettled receivables related to binding sales agreements, totaling EUR 7.33m, or about EUR 0.2 per share. Due to the weaker market situation, the outstanding vendor financing agreements are followed up with extra attention.

Macro and real estate market highlights

  • In January 2024, the National Bank decided to keep the monetary "Policy rate" at 7%, unchanged since March 2023. Other key interest rates were also kept unchanged.
  • By the end of Q4.2023, the annual inflation rate showed a drop to 6.6% (16.4%)versus 8.8% for the last 12 months by the end of the third quarter 2023.
  • According to the latest release from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics, by the end of January the CPI accelerated to 7.4%, growing after months of deceleration. The main driver for this increase was the service sector.
  • According to the European Commission (last update 15th Feb 2024), the 2023 GDP growth is estimated to have decelerated to 1.8%, a downward revision from the autumn statement.
  • Asking prices for apartments and houses in Romania increased in the Fourth quarter of 2023 compared to third quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,437/m2) to EUR 1,500/m2 at the end of 4Q 2023 and EUR 1,510/ m2 at the end of January 2024. In Constanta, average prices increased by 0.58% during the Fourth quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,555/m2 at the end of December 2023 compared to EUR 1,546/m2 at the end of August 2023), according to www.imobiliare.ro index.

NAV movement in Q4 2023

Asset base Q4 2023 Q3 2023
EUR '000 EUR/ share NOK/share EUR '000 EUR/ share NOK/share
Investment
property
3,016 0.07 0.82 2,877 0.07 0.78
Assets held for
sale
0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
Inventories 6,686 0.16 1.82 6,932 0.17 1.89
Cash 3,480 0.08 0.94 3,323 0.08 0.90
Other
assets/(liabilities)
3,750 0.09 1.02 3,574 0.09 0.97
Net asset value 16,931 16,705
NAV/Share 0.41 4.60 0.40 4.55
Change in NAV vs
previous quarter
1.4% 5.6%

The average number shares used in the NAV calculation above is 41,367,783 shares and unchanged from Q3 2023.

Financial highlights 4Q.23- IFRS

EUR '000 Q4 2023 Q4 2022
Operating Revenue 131 635
Operating Expenses (705) (982)
Other operating income/ (expense), net (3) (739)
Net financial income/(cost) 84 42
Pre-tax result (494) (1,044)
Result for the period (505) (1,001)
Total assets 17,398 16,724
Total liabilities 466 494
Total equity 16,931 16,230
Equity % 97.3% 97.0%
NAV per share (EUR) 0.41 0.39
Cash position 3,480 4,098

RomReal Properties Q4 2023

Plot
name
Location Size
(m2)
1
Ovidiu
Lakeside
Constanta
North/Ovidiu
2,153
2
Ovidiu
residence
Constanta
North/Ovidiu
9,946
3
Ovidiu
(Oasis)
Constanta
North/Ovidiu
22,041
4
Centrepoint
Constanta
North/Ovidiu
121,672
5
Ovidiu
Residence
2
and
3
Constanta
North/Ovidiu
15,000
6
Balada
Market
Central
Constanta
7,188
Total 178,000

For further information on the properties please visit www.romreal.com

Operational highlights

Lake Side (No.1 on the table) – Following the end of Q4 2023, the Company concluded sale of one plot from the Ovidiu Lake Side project. Two houses on the plot are still for sale as well as one plot of land for EUR 0.06m. Street and utilities have been delivered to the City Hall for public use according to agreement. The City Hall delivered the utilities to the water company in February 2023. The final transfer of the agreed land (about 700m2) to the municipality of Ovidiu is planned to take place during 2nd quarter 2024.

Oasis (No. 3 on the table) –The Company has finalised the works for water and sewage on the plot as well as the gas connection for all plots on site. The construction of roads and parking as well as electrical works have commenced. The first apartment block is about 80% finished and costs hitherto is slightly below the budget. The target completion date of the first block is 1 September 2024.

Industrial Park (No. 4 on the table) – The project is still advertised for sale. The development activity in the neighbourhood is expanding including various NATO/Romanian defence projects. In order to renew the building permit, an infrastructure investment for electricity connection on the development plot of about EUR 140,000 (to be paid in instalments) is required during 1st quarter 2024.

Balada Market (No. 6 on the table) – The project is for sale. The installation of the parking system was completed in May 2023 and the parking income is picking up. This income is a mix of spot parking and monthly rental agreements.

Ovidiu Residence (former Badulescu plot (No. 2 on the table) – In October 2023 the Company signed a two year contract (with vendor financing) for 40,054 m2, for a large part of the Ovidiu Residence (50,000m2) for a total consideration of EUR 3m. Also in October 2023, the Company entered a pre-sale agreement for a different part of the Ovidiu Residence, for a total sellers-credit consideration of EUR 0.8m. This sellers-credit agreement has a maturity of 2 years and is serviced monthly.

Ovidiu Residence 2 (former 7,900 sqm) - The urbanistic regulation/PUZ of the plot has been approved by local authorities, during fourth quarter 2023. The Company has signed a pre-contract for sale of the plot with a local investor.

Ovidiu Residence 3 (former 7,100 sqm) – The Company has commenced a process to regulate the plot located nearby the road between Ovidiu and Constanta for industrial and logistic use. It is expected to include infrastructure investments and the urbanistic regulation/PUZ of the plot to be approved by local authorities, now most likely during fourth quarter 2024.

Romanian Macro development

  • According to the European Commission (last update 15th Feb 2024), the 2023 GDP growth is estimated to have decelerated to 1.8%, a downward revision from the autumn statement. After a weak 3rd quarter, short term indicators signal that the Romanian economy regained some speed in in the last months 2023. Main drivers were retail sales, service sector and robust construction activity. The Romanian economy expanded 2.9% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, following a 1.1% rise in the previous three-month period, preliminary estimates showed.
  • In January 2024, the National Bank decided to keep the monetary "Policy rate" at 7%, unchanged since March 2023. Other key interest rates were also kept unchanged.
  • By the end of Q4.2023, the annual inflation rate showed a drop to 6.6% (16.4%)versus 8.8% for the last 12 months by the end of the third quarter 2023.

Romania quarterly GDP evolution (Data INS) Romania Inflation Rate (Data INS)

Apartment Price Development (End December 23)

  • Starting from January 2023, the calculation methodology of the Imobiliare.ro index has been improved following a major upgrade. Therefore, the value of the Imobiliare.ro index have been replaced by the data obtained by applying the new methodology for the period 2012 present. Asking prices for apartments and houses in Romania increased in the Fourth quarter of 2023 compared to third quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,437/m2) to EUR 1,500/m2 at the end of 4Q 2023 and EUR 1,510/ m2 at the end of January 2024.
  • In Constanta, average prices increased by 0.58% during the Fourth quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,555/m2 at the end of December 2023 compared to EUR 1,546/m2 at the end of August 2023), according to www.imobiliare.ro index.

RomReal Limited – Fourth quarter 2023

RomReal shareholders as at 18/02/2024

Rank Name Holding Owner
ship
1 SIX SIS AG 10,331,934 24.98%
2 GRØNSKAG, KJETIL 5,913,006 14.29%
3 THORKILDSEN, WENCHE 5,392,985 13.04%
4 SAGA EIENDOM AS 3,386,636 8.19%
5 AUSTBØ, EDVIN 2,108,500 5.10%
6 Danske Bank A/S 1,543,851 3.73%
7 GRØNLAND, STEINAR 1,283,211 3.02%
8 Energi Invest as 1,253,611 3.03%
9 Orakel AS 1,101,000 2.66%
10 BNP Paribas 991,717 2.40%
11 SPAR KAPITAL INVESTOR AS 940,236 2.27%
12 THORKILDSEN INVEST AS 829,478 2.01%
13 KVAAL INVEST AS 788,761 1.91%
14 Arild Persson 722,912 1.75%
15 Anders Hoen 689,557 1.67%
16 AKSEL MAGDAHL 453,066 1.10%
17 Frenico AS 396,000 0.96%
18 Citibank 220,000 0.53%
19 Nordnet Fors. 202,662 0.49%
20 Jo Egil Aalerud 166,864 0.40%
TOP 20 38,715,987 93.53%

•(1) This is the Top 20 Shareholder list as per 18 February 2024.

•(2) The total issued number of shares issued at end Q4 2023 was 41,367,783.

•(3) Thorkildsen Invest AS is a Company controlled by Thorkildsen family.

•(4) Chairman Kjetil Grønskag owns directly and indirectly 5,913,006 shares corresponding to 14.29%.

Outlook

• Romania has an open economy and should be mindful of the uncertain global backdrop. 2024 is also a mayor election year in Romania and that is always creating some extra political turbulence. The surprising uptick in inflation in January this year would indicate the first expected cut in interest rates by the National Bank could more likely be pushed into second half 2024. With such a scenario in horizon, RomReal will continue its careful approach including cost focus, minimised risks, and no cash return to its shareholders for the time being.

Thank you

Investor Relations Kjetil Gronskag

+40 731123037 | [email protected] 16 Burnaby Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda

For further information on RomReal, including presentation material relating to this interim report and financial information, please visit www.romreal.com

DISCLAIMER

The information included in this Report contains certain forward-looking statements that address activities, events or developments that RomReal Limited ("the Company") expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. These statements are based on various assumptions made by the Company, which are beyond its control and are subject to certain additional risks and uncertainties. The Company is subject to a large number of risk factors including but not limited to economic and market conditions in the geographic areas and markets in which RomReal is or will be operating, counterparty risk, interest rates, access to financing, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, and changes in governmental regulations. For a further description of other relevant risk factors we refer to RomReal's Annual Report for 2022. As a result of these and other risk factors, actual events and our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The reservation is also made that inaccuracies or mistakes may occur in the information given above about current status of the Company or its business. Any reliance on the information above is at the risk of the reader, and RomReal disclaims any and all liability in this respect.

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