Quarterly Report • Aug 27, 2021
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RomReal is a Company focusing on the Romanian Real Estate market. Established in 2005 and it owns premium properties in the Constanta region
• Romania's GDP continued its robust post-pandemic recovery in the second quarter after already returning to pre-pandemic level in the first quarter. Compared to Q2 2020, the GDP grew by 13% in nominal terms, while for the entire H1 2021 the growth was 6.5% compared to the same period of last year, according to flash data released by the National Statistics Institute (INS) on Tuesday, August 17 2021.

• Asking prices for apartments and houses in Romania gained 7% in the second quarter of 2021 compared first quarter of 2021 and some 11% compared to the same period of 2020. Q2 2021 average residential prices in Romania reached an average price of EUR 1,480/sqm compared to 1,379/sqm at the end of the previous quarter. In Constanta, average prices increased by 5% during the second quarter of 2021 (EUR 1,332/sqm at the end of June 2021, compared to EUR 1,268/sqm at the end of March 2021), according to www.imobiliare.ro index.
| EUR '000 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Revenue | 331 | 190 |
| Operating Expenses | (243) | (176) |
| Other operating income/ (expense), net | (468) | (37) |
| Net financial income/(cost) | 3 | (170) |
| Pre-tax result | (377) | (195) |
| Result for the period | (380) | (196) |
| Total assets | 15,340 | 18,819 |
| Total liabilities | 191 | 125 |
| Total equity | 15,029 | 18,564 |
| Equity % | 98.0% | 98.6% |
| NAV per share (EUR) | 0.36 | 0.45 |
| Cash position | 1,257 | 2,808 |
The Net Asset Value (NAV) slightly increased to EUR 15,029,000 at the end of Q2 2021 compared to EUR 15,003,000 at the end of Q1 2021, excluding any tax.
| Asset base | Q2 2021 | Q1 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR '000 | EUR/ share |
NOK/share | EUR '000 | EUR/ share | NOK/share | ||
| Investment property |
4,149 | 0.10 | 1.07 | 4,087 | 0.10 | 1.05 | |
| Assets held for sale |
2,247 | 0.05 | 0.58 | 2,240 | 0.05 | 0.58 | |
| Inventories | 7,014 | 0.17 | 1.80 | 7,094 | 0.17 | 1.83 | |
| Cash | 1,257 | 0.03 | 0.32 | 1,247 | 0.03 | 0.32 | |
| Other assets/(liabilities) |
363 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 335 | 0.01 | 0.09 | |
| Net asset value | 15,029 | 15,003 | |||||
| NAV/Share | 0.36 | 3.87 | 0.36 | 3.86 | |||
| Change in NAV vs previous quarter |
0.2% | -0.2% |
RomReal Limited second quarter 2021 Page 3 of 13 The average number shares used in the NAV calculation above is 41,367,783 shares and unchanged from Q4 2020.

The end of year 2020 independent valuation of the Company's property was executed by Knight Frank Romania. The property portfolio was evaluated in accordance with the ANEVAR Valuation Standards 2013, which include the International Valuation Standards, issued by the IVSC in 2011. The valuation also complies with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB); and it is performed in accordance with the RICS Valuation Standards, 8th edition.
| EUR '000 Y/E 2015 | Y/E 2016 | Y/E 2017 | Y/E 2018 | Y/E 2019 | Y/E 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property value | 28,736 | 32,787 | 23,419 | 14,962 | 15,435 | 13,420 | 13,421 | 13,410 |
| NAV | 18,089 | 19,369 | 19,930 | 19,603 | 18,501 | 15,035 | 15,003 | 15,029 |
| Market cap | 7,933 | 11,052 | 12,100 | 11,848 | 9,326 | 8,687 | 7,819 | 6,950 |
| Market cap/NAV | 44% | 57% | 61% | 60% | 50% | 58% | 52% | 46% |

| EUR '000 | Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Net cash flow from operating activities | (61) | (189) |
| Net cash flow used in investing activities | 71 | 127 |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | - | - |
| Net cash change during period | 10 | (62) |
Operating cash flow for Q2 2021 was positive EUR 10,000 compared to a negative EUR 62,000 in the same quarter last year. The net positive change is mainly explained by the disposals made during the second quarter which exceeded the amount of investments and operating expenditure. The net cash from investing activities includes the collections made in respect of the sold plots.
Romania's economy continued its robust post-pandemic recovery in the second quarter after already returning to pre-pandemic level in the first quarter.
Compared to the second quarter of 2020, the GDP grew by 13% in nominal terms and 13.6% in seasonally adjusted terms, according to flash data released by the National Statistics Institute (INS) on Tuesday, August 17.
For the first half of 2020, Romania recorded a GDP growth of 6.5% compared to the same period of last year.
There have been about 1,100,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Romania to date and about 35,000 fatalities. On the positive side, Romania's key Covid stats have improved significantly over the last couple of months, due to strict measures and solid progress in the vaccination ratio as a member of the EU. This has resulted in a significant reduction in restrictions and traveller's from Romania are classified as "green" by all European countries.
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The volume of construction works on residential buildings projects in Romania rise by 16% in January-June compared to previous year period, according to data published by the statistics office INS on June 16.
Of note, the non-residential buildings segment, aggregating logistics, industrial, offices and commercial sub-segments, posted flat dynamics compared to the same period last year.
The combination of low interest rates, accumulation of reserves in households' accounts, and rising demand for housing units (broadly neglected before the lockdown) resulted in a booming housing market not only in Romania but globally.
Investment: In H1 2021, the total volume invested in real estate assets in Romania reached EUR 298m, a 23% decrease compared to H1 2020, as a number of important deals are expected to close in the second half of the year. The most active segment was the office sector, with estimated transaction values of app. EUR 193m. The Industrial segment attracted circa 24% of the capital, while the remaining 11% split between the retail and hospitality sectors. The largest transaction pertained to Skanska's disposal of the Campus 6.2 and 6.3 office buildings (38,000 sq. m GLA in total) in Bucharest to S Immo for EUR 97m.
Offices: At the end of 2020, Bucharest modern office stock reached at 2.95m sqm of office space, more than half, respectively 63% being class A. That said, many rental agreements have been postponed or slowed down given the uncertainty associated with the pandemic. For projects under construction, the owners have started to adapt the installations and equipment to reduce the risks of covid: provide more fresh air through the ventilation system and install better quality filters, more opening windows, smarter lifts, etc.
Retail: Romania's modern retail stock reached at the end of 2020 at 3.90m sqm of shopping centers and retail parks, as circa 139,000 sqm were delivered throughout the year in defiance of a restrictive year when most of the retailers found themselves on the nonessentials list. As concerns the modern stock layout, 31% is concentrated in Bucharest while the rest is scattered throughout the regional cities. When looking at the stock's format, retail parks prevail with 63% of the total modern area.
Industrial: The industrial and logistics market has been the forefront segment once again, as the total take-up in H1 2021 was 21% higher compared to H1 2020, thus confirming its position as the leading real estate sector during the pandemic, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.
Land market: 2021 started well, especially for the residential business, the houses/villas sector, which became attractive in the lockdown periods. Land for industrial sites was and is still also in focus, due to the conversion to online shopping and the need for further logistics, both in Bucharest and other big cities in Romania.
Residential Market: During Q2 2021 residential average prices in Romania apartments increased by circa 7% compared to the beginning of the quarter. In Constanta, average prices increased by some 5% from EUR 1,268 per sqm to EUR 1,332 per sqm according to www.imobiliare.ro index.

Lake Side (No.1 on the table) – The Company has on-going processes for plot sales in the area. Grid connection of the land is expected to be finalised in October 2021.
Oasis (No. 3 on the table) – The Company is going to re-authorise the works for finalising the blocks erected on site, in order to add value to the whole plot and authorise the works for constructing the utilities in the area, hopefully during 2nd half this year. During second quarter the Company sold two smaller plots on Oasis at prices somewhat above present valuation. Based on the infrastructure investments strategy implemented on Lake Side, a similar approach is likely on Oasis. Furthermore, the Board of Directors have to conclude a review how to maximise value of the two apartment structures on the plot.
Industrial Park (No. 4 on the table) – Due to unapproved location of the pipes owned by the local water utility, which were unlawfully located on the Company's plots, the sales and marketing process of the project is put on hold, and the Company is expecting to file a Court application against the water company.
Balada Market (No. 6 on the table) - The plot and building is for sale. In order to increase income, a regulation process to utilise a larger part of the plot for parking has commenced and is expected approved before the end of the year.
Badulescu plot (No. 2 on the table) – Based on the Lakeside plot experience, the Company has started a process to regulate this plot located nearby Lake Side for residential and commercial use. This will likely include infrastructure investments to make the project extra attractive for new owners.
The piece of land is agreed to be sold to the buyer of the Company's previous Mamaia North plots, as soon as the administrative procedures for the transfer of the plot to the Company is finalised, with expected closing before year-end 2021. The agreed price is about EUR 390,000.
In order to improve the situation of the net assets and equity in the Romanian sub-holding Westhouse Group, in compliance with the provision of the Companies Law no. 31/1990, the Company has decided to comply with the Tax Authority decision F/CT/344/29.05.2018 as an acceptable fiscal solution with a claim of EUR 1.1m already advanced in 2020, with no further liquidity effect.
The Company's land bank consists at the end of Q2 2021 of 6 plots with a total size of 265,390 sqm:
| Plot name | Location | Size (m2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ovidiu Lakeside | Constanta North/Ovidiu | 47,845 |
| 2 Badulescu plot | Constanta North/Ovidiu | 50,000 |
| 3 Ovidiu (Oasis) | Constanta North/Ovidiu | 23,685 |
| 4 Centrepoint | Constanta North/Ovidiu | 121,672 |
| 5 Gunaydin plot | Constanta North/Ovidiu | 15,000 |
| 6 Balada Market | Central Constanta | 7,188 |
| Total | 265,390 |
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| Rank | Name | Holding | Stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIX SIS AG | 10,331,934 | 24.98% |
| 2 | THORKILDSEN, WENCHE SYNNØVE | 5,392,985 | 13.04% |
| 3 | GRØNSKAG, KJETIL | 4,228,000 | 10.22% |
| 4 | SAGA EIENDOM AS | 3,275,723 | 7.92% |
| 5 | AUSTBØ, EDVIN | 2,108,500 | 5.10% |
| 6 | Danske Bank A/S | 1,507,924 | 3.65% |
| 7 | ENERGI INVEST AS | 1,252,611 | 3.03% |
| 8 | ORAKEL AS | 1,101,000 | 2.66% |
| 9 | BNP Paribas Securities Services | 991,717 | 2.40% |
| 10 | SPAR KAPITAL INVESTOR AS | 940,236 | 2.27% |
| 11 | THORKILDSEN INVEST AS | 829,478 | 2.01% |
| 12 | GRØNLAND, STEINAR | 788,113 | 1.91% |
| 13 | PERSSON, ARILD | 718,000 | 1.74% |
| 14 | HOEN, ANDERS MYSSEN | 689,557 | 1.67% |
| 15 | KVAAL INVEST AS | 560,000 | 1.35% |
| 16 | SILJAN INDUSTRIER AS | 481,480 | 1.16% |
| 17 | MAGDAHL, AKSEL | 476,403 | 1.15% |
| 18 | NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS | 455,207 | 1.10% |
| 19 | GRØNCO AS | 420,337 | 1.02% |
| 20 | BANQUE DE LUXEMBOURG | 409,725 | 0.99% |
| TOP 20 | 36,958,930 | 89.34% |
Please see below the list of the top 20 shareholders in RomReal as of 16 August 2021:
(1) This is the Top 20 Shareholder list as per 16 August 2021
(2) The total issued number of shares issued at end Q2 2021 was 41,367,783.
(3) Thorkildsen Invest AS is a Company controlled by RomReal Kay Thorkildsen family.
(4) Chairman Kjetil Grønskag owns directly and indirectly 4,646,127 shares corresponding to 11.2%.
(5) The above list is the 20 largest shareholders according to the VPS print out; please note that shareholders might use different accounts and account names, adding to their total holding.
RomReal, is focusing on land value enhancing activities in order to improve the shareholder value. This includes, among others, increased sales & marketing efforts, and required infrastructure investments in several of the remaining projects. The tax case now concluded has reduces the financial flexibility. Even though the Board is satisfied with the recent sales development on Lakeside, a prolonged uptick is not given. An uncertain sales progress combined with vendor financing, further infrastructure investments to improve marketability, indicate a complete sale of the entire portfolio could easily drag out for another 2-3 years.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the second quarter of 2021, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by EU and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, give a true and fair view of the Company's consolidated assets, liabilities, financial position and results of operations. The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the quarterly result are consistent with the principles applied in the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2020. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
To information presented in the interim report for the second quarter of 2021 includes a fair review of important events that have occurred during the period and their impact on the condensed financial statements, the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining of 2021, and major related party transactions.
The interpretations below refer to comparable financial information for Q2 2021 and Q2 2020. They are prepared for RomReal on a consolidated basis and use consistent accounting policies and treatments.
The operating revenue during Q2 2021 was EUR 331,000 compared to a total of EUR 190,000 reported in Q2 2020. This consists of the revenue resulting mainly from the disposals made during the quarter as well as the rent earned by the company in respect of some of the plots.
Total operating expenses amounted to a negative EUR 243,000 in Q2 2021 compared to a total negative EUR 176,000 in Q2 2020. The main elements of cost relate to the EUR administrative expenses (EUR 162,000) and the payroll costs (EUR 64,000). The unrealised losses in respect of the inventories portfolio added another EUR 40,000 to the expenses.
The other operating income/ (expense) during the quarter were a loss of EUR 58,000, compared to a loss of EUR 37,000 during the same period of the previous year.
During Q2 2021, RomReal generated an operating profit of EUR 31,000, compared to a loss of EUR 24,000 in Q2 2020.
Foreign exchange result for Q2 2021 was a net loss of EUR 407,000 compared to a net foreign exchange loss of EUR 171,000 in Q2 2020. During the quarter the RON lost 0.03% to the EUR. The Company's policy is to hedge these effects by retaining most of its cash in Euros and also by denominating all receivables in Euros. Although not reflected from an accounting perspective, practice in real estate is that transactions are denominated in EUR and
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payments made at the exchange rate ruling at the date of payment, hence reducing the risk of cash losses due to exchange rate movements.
The result before tax in Q2 2021 was a loss of EUR 377,000 compared to a loss before tax of EUR 195,000 in Q2 2020.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents position at end of Q2 2021 was EUR 1,257,000 compared to EUR 2,808,000 as at end of Q2 2020. In addition, a total of EUR 2,5 million in outstanding payments related to binding sales agreements.
| Romreal portfolio / sale transactions to be completed in 2021-2024 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Plot name | Location | Agreed sale value (EUR) |
Installments received@ 15/08/2021 |
To cash 2021 |
To cash 2022 |
To cash 2023 |
To cash 2024 |
|
| 1 Alexandriei plot | Bucharest sector 5 |
1,850,000 | 1,750,000 | 100,000 | ||||
| 2 Ovidiu Lakeside plot 15 | Ovidiu Constanta |
58,000 | 50,208 | 7,792 | ||||
| 3 Ovidiu Lakeside plot 16 | Ovidiu Constanta |
163,210 | 149,609 | 13,601 | ||||
| 4 Ovidiu Lakeside 10 plots | Ovidiu Constanta |
387,540 | 355,245 | 32,295 | ||||
| 5 Ovidiu Oasis plot | Ovidiu Constanta |
88,000 | 30,800 | 20,800 | 36,400 | |||
| 6 Ovidiu Lakeside 6 blocks Total |
Ovidiu Constanta |
2,729,250 5,276,000 |
450,000 2,785,862 |
253,250 427,738 |
759,750 796,150 |
759,750 759,750 |
506,500 506,500 |
The Company is required to calculate its current income tax at a flat rate of 16%. Starting 2013, based on turnover thresholds, some companies in the Group are subject to a while some are subject to 1% tax calculated on total revenue. This is the case for 4 of the Group companies (1 pays 1% tax and 3 of them 3% tax) while 1 of them are subject to 16% on taxable profits. The Company accounts for deferred tax on all movements in the fair values of its investment properties at a flat rate of 16%. Any change in the deferred tax liability or change in the deferred tax asset is reflected as an element of income tax in the profit and loss statement. The Company recognises deferred tax asset for the amount of carried forward unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the unused tax losses can be utilised.
The Company is currently the subject of a tax dispute for a total amount of EUR 1.05 million. This amount was reduced from an initial claim of EUR 1.7 million, with the help of Company's advisers. The Company has decided to make the payment of the tax, with a view to benefit a waiver from any potential penalties in case the final court decision would not be in the Company's favour. This payment does not have any influence on the outcome of the court case. As a result, a provision has been booked for the same amount.
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Figures in thousand EUR
| Q2 2021 | Q2 2020 | YTD 2021 | YTD 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent revenue | 43 | 25 | 81 | 181 |
| Revenue from sale of assets | 288 | 164 | 508 | 983 |
| Operating revenue | 331 | 190 | 589 | 1,164 |
| Payroll expenses | (64) | (53) | (129) | (104) |
| Management fees | 24 | (24) | 0 | (47) |
| Inventory (write off)/reversal | (40) | - | 138 | 94 |
| General and administrative expenses | (162) | (99) | (289) | (253) |
| Operating expenses | (243) | (176) | (280) | (311) |
| Profit/ (loss) before other operating items | 88 | 14 | 310 | 853 |
| Other operating income/(expense), net | (58) | (37) | (143) | (698) |
| Profit from operations | 31 | (24) | 167 | 156 |
| Financial income | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Financial costs | (410) | (3) | (410) | (7) |
| Foreign exchange, net | 1 | (170) | (54) | (651) |
| Result before tax | (377) | (195) | (294) | (500) |
| Tax expense | (3) | (2) | (8) | (7) |
| Result of the period | (380) | (196) | (302) | (507) |
| ASSETS | December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | 2020 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | 4,149 | 3,755 | 3,329 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 58 | 89 | 74 |
| Deferred tax asset | 115 | 117 | 116 |
| Total non current assets | 4,321 | 3,961 | 3,520 |
| Current assets | |||
| Inventories | 7,014 | 8,975 | 7,850 |
| Other short term receivables | 501 | 731 | 523 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,257 | 2,808 | 1,207 |
| Total current assets | 8,772 | 12,529 | 9,581 |
| Assets held for sale | 2,247 | 2,329 | 2,240 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 15,340 | 18,819 | 15,340 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | December 31, 2020 |
| Equity | |||
| Share capital | 103 | 103 | 103 |
| Contributed surplus | 87,117 | 87,117 | 87,117 |
| Other reserves | 160 | 160 | 160 |
| Retained earnings | (75,659) | (71,699) | (71,700) |
| Result of current period | (302) | (507) | (3,958) |
| FX reserve | 3,609 | 3,389 | 3,313 |
| Total equity | 15,029 | 18,564 | 15,035 |
| Non current liabilities | |||
| Deferred income tax | 119 | 130 | 117 |
| Total non current liabilities | 119 | 130 | 117 |
| Current Liabilities | |||
| Other payables | 107 | 99 | 93 |
| Deferred income | 25 | 26 | 36 |
| Tax payable | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Total current liabilities | 191 | 125 | 189 |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 15,340 18,819 15,340

| Figures in thousand EUR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
March 31, 2020 |
|
| Profit for the year | (302) | (3,958) | (507) |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 220 693 689 Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 220 693 689 Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (82) (3,265) 182
| Figures in thousand EUR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
June 30, 2020 | |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | (299) | (1,891) | (371) |
| Net cash flow from investing activities | 349 | 728 | 808 |
| Net cash flows from financing activities | - | - | - |
| Net cash change during period | 50 | (1,164) | 437 |
| Cash at beginning of period | 1,207 | 2,371 | 2,371 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 1,257 | 1,207 | 2,808 |
| Figures in thousand EUR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 |
June 30, 2020 | |||
| Equity at the beginning of the period | 15,035 | 18,501 | 18,501 | ||
| Result for the period | (302) | (3,958) | (507) | ||
| Other changes | 296 | 493 | 570 | ||
| Equity at the end of the period | 15,029 | 15,035 | 18,564 |

RomReal Limited Postal address: Burnaby Building, 16 Burnaby street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda Telephone: Tel- +1-441-293-6268 Fax +1-441-296-3048 | www.RomReal.com
Visiting address: 54 Cuza Voda street, Constanța, Romania Tel: +40-241-551488 Fax: +40-241-551322
Kjetil Gronskag +44 776 775 4119| [email protected]
For further information on RomReal, including presentation material relating to this interim report and financial information, please visit www.RomReal.com.
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 2016. 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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