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RomReal Ltd.

Quarterly Report May 25, 2023

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RomReal Limited First Quarter 2023 Report 25 May 2023

RomReal is a Company focusing on the Romanian Real Estate market. Established in 2005 and it owns premium properties in the Constanta region.

Highlights First Quarter 2023

Net Asset Value (NAV)

  • Net Asset value was EUR 0.38 (NOK 4.34, before any tax) per share, about 2.4% lower compared to the end of the fourth quarter 2022.
  • The year-end 2022 valuation was concluded by Colliers in January 2023 and reflects the updated market conditions and the respective valuations of the Group's land bank.

Operational highlights

  • During the first quarter of 2023, the Company sold only one small plot from the Ovidiu Lake Side for a total consideration of EUR 0.06m.
  • Following the end of Q1 2023, the Company concluded sale of one of four older houses (on Oasis) for a consideration of EUR 0.11m. Total infrastructure investments by the end of 1st quarter 2023 was EUR 7.3m versus 6.9m by the end of 4th quarter 2022. The residential market is clearly slower with less activity and longer decision processes etc.

Financial Results/news

  • Net Result for the quarter was EUR 398,000 loss, compared to a EUR 332,000 profit in 1Q 2022. Net change in cash flow for the quarter was a negative EUR 289,000 compared to positive of EUR 563,000 in the same period last year. This was mainly due to the ongoing construction works mainly on Oasis and less sales.
  • At the end of the quarter, the Company had a cash position of EUR 3.8 million plus a total of EUR 5.2m unsettled receivables related to binding sales agreements, totalling EUR 9m, or about EUR 0.22 per share.
  • On 11 May, RomReal made a voluntary offer to buy all shares only from shareholders who own between 1 and including 1,000 shares. RomReal has 400 shareholders and the 20 largest own nearly 95% of the Company. Of the 400 shareholders, 257 shareholders own between 1-1,000 shares. The purpose is to provide these shareholders an opportunity to sell without transaction costs. The price offered is NOK 2.43 and the voluntary offer period is scheduled to end 25 May 2023. The Board of directors decided 24 May 2023, to extend the tender offer period to 08 June 2023, 16:00 CET.

Macro and real estate market highlights

  • The National Bank has kept the monetary "Policy rate" at 7% since March 2023. The annual inflation rate fell significantly in April 2023, down to 11.20 percent from 14.50 percent in March.
  • Romanian GDP advanced 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, easing from a growth of 4.5% growth in the previous month and the growth was somewhat below expectations. Even though, it was the eight consequetive quarter of growth, although the weakest growth in this time period.
  • Asking prices for apartments and houses in Romania increased in the first quarter of 2023 compared the fourth quarter of 2022 (EUR 1,400/m2) to EUR 1,433/m2 at the end

of Q1 2023 and EUR 1,425/ m2 at the end of April 2023. In Constanta, average prices increased by 0.62% during the first quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,465/m2 at the end of March 2023, compared to EUR 1,456/m2 at the end of December 2022), according to www.imobiliare.ro index.

Key Financial Figures

EUR '000 Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Operating Revenue 101 1,901
Operating Expenses (352) (316)
Other operating income/ (expense), net (230) (1,093)
Net financial income/(cost) 83 (89)
Pre-tax result (398) 403
Result for the period (389) 332
Total assets 16,271 18,218
Total liabilities 432 1,064
Total equity 15,839 17,154
Equity % 97.3% 94.2%
NAV per share (EUR) 0.38 0.41
Cash position 3,810 4,370

Movement in Net Asset Value

The Net Asset Value (NAV) slightly decreased to EUR 15,839,000 at the end of Q1 2023 compared to EUR 16,230,000 at the end of Q4 2022.

Asset base Q1 2023 Q4 2022
EUR '000 EUR/
share
NOK/share EUR '000 EUR/ share NOK/share
Investment
property
4,414 0.11 1.21 4,398 0.11 1.12
Assets held for
sale
0 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00
Inventories 5,650 0.14 1.55 5,719 0.14 1.45
Cash 3,810 0.09 1.04 4,098 0.10 1.04
Other
assets/(liabilities)
1,965 0.05 0.54 2,014 0.05 0.51
Net asset value 15,839 16,230
NAV/Share 0.38 4.34 0.39 4.12
Change in NAV vs
previous quarter
-2.4% -5.8%

The average number shares used in the NAV calculation above is 41,367,783 shares and unchanged from Q4 2022.

Valuation of Properties

The end of year 2022 independent valuation of the Company's property was executed by Colliers 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 2018 Y/E 2018 Y/E 2020 Y/E 2021 Y/E 2022 Q1 2023
Property value 28,736 32,787 23,419 14,962 15,435 13,420 13,192 10,118 10,064
NAV 18,089 19,369 19,930 19,603 18,501 15,035 16,826 16,230 15,839
Market cap 7,933 11,052 12,100 11,848 8,757 8,687 7,860 6,826 9,597
Market cap/NAVI 44% 44% 57% 61% 60% 47% 58% 47% 42% 61%

Cash Flow

EUR '000 Q1 2023 Q1 2022
Net cash flow from operating activities (301) (821)
Net cash flow used in investing activities 12 1,384
Net cash flows from financing activities - -
Net cash change during period (289) 563

Operating cash flow for Q1 2023 was negative EUR 289,000 compared to a positive EUR 563,000 in the same quarter last year. The net negative change is mainly explained by the constructions paid during the quarter. The net cash from investing activities includes the collections made in respect of the sold plots.

Market Facts – Macro

Romanian GDP advanced 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, easing from a growth of 4.5% growth in the previous month. The first quarter growth was somewhat below expectations. Even though, it was the eight consequetive quarter of growth.

In the latest IMF report from April 2023, the estimated GDP growth will moderate to 2.4% (4.8%) in 2023. The estimated unemployment rate will remain constant at 5.6% and CPI is estimated to drop to 10.4% by the end of this year and down to 5.2% in 2024.

Real Estate market facts

Romanian Investment Market: According to Colliers, 2022 was a healthy year for property transactions in Romania totalling EUR 1.25 billion versus EUR 890 million in 2021. Another

characteristic of 2022 was the increased strong demand stemming from local investors with an estimated 50 percent of the volume.

Offices: In the main market Bucharest, about 125,000 m2 of new modern offices has been delivered in 2022. Taking the overall stock to about 3.3m m2 according to Colliers. The estimated vacancy ended at about 14 percent versus around 15 percent by the end of 2021. The two main unknowns for 2023 is the overall macro development and a how the hybrid work (home vs office work) pans out. The new office pipeline for 2023 is about 100,000 m2. All in all, the Romanian office market is still undersupplied on a per capita basis relative to Western European capitals, and the Romanian regional market is even more so.

Retail: According to Colliers, about 77,000 m2 was delivered in total in Romania in 2022 versus about 102,000 m2 in 2021. This is the second lowest year figure in almost two decades. The bulk of new entrants came via retail parks. The estimated total retail space in Romania is about 4.1m m2 by the end of 2022. The estimated 2023 deliveries of about 260,000 m2, may turn out to be among the most significant supply additions since 2011. This could lead to some delays and some projects pushed into 2024.

Industrial/logistics: The industrial and logistic sector reached 6.2m m2 of modern stock during 2022 following completion of several larger projects, About 50% of the new stock came in Bucharest. During last year about 800,000 m2 was agreed in new rental contracts. The RomReal Limited Fourth quarter 2022 Page 6 of 15 biggest transaction in 2022 was H & M's new distribution facility in Ploiesti, totalling circa 88,000 m2. Colliers is optimistic with regards to the long-term prospects of the I&L market, with an estimate of about 10m m2 by the end of the decade.

Started 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 first quarter of 2023 compared the fourth quarter of 2022 (EUR 1,400/m2) to EUR 1,433/m2 at the end of Q1 2023 and EUR 1,425/ m2 at the end of April 2023. In Constanta, average prices increased by 0.62% during the first quarter of 2023 (EUR 1,465/m2 at the end of March 2023, compared to EUR 1,456/m2 at the end of December 2022), according to www.imobiliare.ro index.

Operational Overview

Lake Side (No.1 on the table) – The Company made only one small sale this quarter. 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 during February 2023. RomReal is marketing the remaining 3 small plots for sale.

Oasis (No. 3 on the table) – The Company has re-authorise utilities like gas and electricity but are still applying for several roads on the plot. Both block structures have already been reauthorised by Ovidiu City Hall. The Company has finalised the works for water and sewage on the plot as well. The first apartment block is about 75% finished and costs hitherto is somewhat below the budget. After the end of first quarter a binding sale of one of the four old villas was agreed.

Industrial Park (No. 4 on the table) – The project is still for sale. Some investments are required on the plot to maintain its existing PUZ and building Authorisation before October 2023, which normally could be extended.

Balada Market (No. 6 on the table) – The project is for sale. A regulation process to utilise a larger part of the plot for parking has been obtained and installation of the parking system has been completed mid-May. Some modest parking income has started to occur.

Ovidiu Residence (former Badulescu plot (No. 2 on the table) – Based on the Lakeside plot experience, the Company has commenced a process to regulate this plot located nearby Lakeside for residential and commercial use. The regulation process is broadly advancing as planned, but an urbanistic regulation/PUZ is not obtained yet. The Company has signed a precontract for sale of a part of the plot with a local investor. A few building authorisations have been obtained in the neighbourhood and the whole area is expanding.

Ovidiu Residence 2 (former 7,900 sqm) - The Company has commenced a process to regulate the plot located nearby Lakeside for residential use. This will include infrastructure investments. It is expected the urbanistic regulation/PUZ of the plot to be approved by local authorities hopefully within end 2023. The Company has signed a precontract 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 residential use. It is expected to include infrastructure investments. It is expected the urbanistic regulation/PUZ of the plot to be approved by local authorities hopefully within end 2023.

The Property Portfolio

The Company's land bank consists at the end of Q1 2023 of 6 plots with a total size of 218.904 m2:

Plot name Location Size (m2)
1 Ovidiu Lakeside Constanta North/Ovidiu 2,475
2 Ovidiu Residence Constanta North/Ovidiu 50,000
3 Ovidiu (Oasis) Constanta North/Ovidiu 22,569
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 218.904

Shareholder Information

Rank Name Holding Stake
1 SIX SIS AG 10,331,934 24.98%
2 GRØNSKAG, KJETIL 5,813,322 14.05%
3 THORKILDSEN, WENCHE 5,392,985 13.04%
4 SAGA EIENDOM AS 3,386,636 8.02%
5 AUSTBØ, EDVIN 2,108,500 5.10%
6 Danske Bank A/S 1,558,167 3.77%
7 ENERGI INVEST AS 1,253,611 3.03%
8 GRØNLAND, STEINAR 1,253,014 2.98%
9 Orakel AS 1,101,000 2.66%
10 BNP Paribas Securities Services 991,717 2.40%
11 SPAR KAPITAL INVESTOR AS 940,236 2.27%
12 THORKILDSEN INVEST AS 829,478 2.01%
13 PERSSON, ARILD 718,000 1.74%
14 KVAAL INVEST AS 702,000 1.70%
15 HOEN, ANDERS MYSSEN 689,557 1.67%
16 AKSEL MAGDAHL 453,021 1.10%
17 FRENICO AS 396,000 0.96%
18 CITIBANK 220,000 0.53%
19 NORDNET LIVSFORSIKRING AS 175,622 0.42%
20 Jo Egil Aalerud 166,864 0.40%
TOP 20 38,481,664 92.83%

Please see below the list of the top 20 shareholders in RomReal as of 16 May 2023:

(1) This is the Top 20 Shareholder list as per 16 May 2023

(2) The total issued number of shares issued at end Q1 2023 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 5,813,322 shares corresponding to 14.05%.

(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.

Outlook

Both the CPI and GDP growth in Romania is expected to fall during 2023 with a modest improvement in 2024. This 2023 forecasted trend is confirmed according to macro figures hitherto. RomReal is in a relatively strong financial position with zero external debt. The weakening macro fundamentals have already resulted in a slower sales progress of the remaining projects, and only two small properties are sold so far 2023. Hitherto, all the vendor financing schemes are developing according to what is agreed. In addition, the infrastructure investments are reviewed on an on-going basis to ensure the cash position is satisfactory.

INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OPERATING RESULTS

Accounting Principles

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first quarter of 2023, 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 2022. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

To information presented in the interim report for the first quarter of 2023 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 2023, and major related party transactions.

Comparative data for Q1 2023 and Q1 2022

The interpretations below refer to comparable financial information for Q1 2023 and Q1 2022. They are prepared for RomReal on a consolidated basis and use consistent accounting policies and treatments.

Operating Revenue

The operating revenue during Q1 2023 was EUR 101,000 compared to a total of EUR 1,901,000 reported in Q1 2022. This consists of the revenue resulting mainly from the disposals made during the quarter as well as marginally the rent earned by the Company in respect of some of the plots.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses amounted to a negative EUR 352,000 in Q1 2023 compared to a total negative EUR 316,000 in Q1 2022. The main elements of cost relate to the administrative expenses (EUR 127,000) and the payroll costs (EUR 81,000). The unrealised losses in respect of the inventory portfolio represented EUR 117,000 unrealised losses.

Other operating income/ (expense), net

The other operating income/ (expense) during the quarter were loss of EUR 230,000, compared to a loss of EUR 1,093,000 during the same period of the previous year. The bulk of the total amount is represented by the cost of the disposed assets.

Profit/ (loss) from operations

During Q1 2023, RomReal generated an operating loss of EUR 480,000, compared to a profit of EUR 492,000 in Q1 2022.

Financial Income and expense

Foreign exchange result for Q1 2023 was a net gain of EUR 83,000 compared to a net foreign exchange loss of EUR 89,000 in Q1 2022. 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 payments made at the exchange rate ruling at the date of payment, hence reducing the risk of cash losses due to exchange rate movements.

Result before tax

The result before tax in Q1 2023 was a loss of EUR 398,000 compared to a gain before tax of EUR 403,000 in Q1 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company's cash and cash equivalents position at end of Q1 2023 was EUR 3,810,000 compared to EUR 4,098,000 as at end of Q4 2022.

RomReal portfolio / sale transactions to be completed in2023/2025.

Romreal portfolio / sale transactions to be completed in 2022-2025
Agreed sale Installments To To To
value received@ cash cash cash
No Plot name Location (EUR) 10.05.2023 2023 2024 2025
Ovidiu
1 Ovidiu Lakeside 4 blocks Constanta 1,714,750 487,810 736,158 490,782
Ovidiu
2 Ovidiu Lakeside 12 plots Constanta 1,318,400 988,800 329,600
Ovidiu
3 Ovidiu Lakeside 10 plots Constanta 452,600 364,449 88,152
Ovidiu
4 Ovidiu Lakeside block 9 Constanta 238,463 143,076 95,387
Ovidiu
5 Ovidiu 5 ha plot 2 Promissory Constanta 2,958,160 150,000 351,020 1,404,080 1,053,060
Ovidiu
6 Ovidiu 7900 sqm plot Promissory Constanta 474,000 94,800 56,880 227,520 94,800
Ovidiu
7 Ovidiu Lakeside plot 1 Constanta 57,800 49,920 7,880
Ovidiu
8 Ovidiu Oasis plot Cocorilor 1 Constanta 108,000 5,000 103,000
Total 7,322,173 2,140,779 1,712,766 2,217,769 1,250,860

Taxation

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 16% taxable profits, while some are subject to 1% tax calculated on total revenue. This is the case for 2 of the Group companies pays 1% tax while 1 company is subject to 16% on taxable profits.

RomReal Limited First quarter 2023 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.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)

Figures in thousand EUR
YID 2023 VID 2022
Rent revenue पी पी 45
Revenue from sale of assets 57 1.856
Operating revenue 101 1,901
Payroll expenses (81) (62)
Management fees (26)
Inventory (write off)/reversal (117) (ei)
General and administrative expenses (127) (194)
Operating expenses (355) (316)
Profit/ (loss) before other operating items (250) 1,585
Other operating income (expense), net (230) (1,093)
Profit from operations (480) 400
Financial income 55 (70)
Financial costs (0)
Foreign exchange, net 28 (19)
Result before tax (398) 403
Tax expense 9 (71)
Result of the period (389) 339

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

-
to be updated(UNAUDITED)

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Figures in thousand EUR
Nill Claudio Det Jagaran Millell Jig William
Profit for the year (389) (635) 332
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 41 ਤੇ ਰੋ 364
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 41 39 364
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax (348) (596) 697

CASH FLOW STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)

Figures in thousand EUR
Mar 31,2023 Dec 31,2022 March 31.
Net cash flow from operating activities (301) (631) (821)
Net cash flow from investing activities 12 922 1,384
Net cash flows from financing activities -
Net cash change during period (289) 291 563
Cash at beginning of period 4.098 3.807 3,807
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 3,810 4,098 4,370

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Figures in thousand EUR
Mar 31,2023 Dec 31,2022 March 31, 2022
Equity at the beginning of the period 16.230 16.826 16.826
Result for the period (388) (635) 332
Other changes (3) ਤੇ ਰੇ (5)
Equity at the end of the period 15,839 16,230 17,154

Responsibility Statement

We confirm that, to the best of our knowledge, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the first quarter of 2023, 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. To the best of our knowledge, the interim report for the first quarter of 2023 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 period of 2023, and major related party transactions.

May 25, 2023

The Board of Directors RomReal Limited Hamilton, Bermuda:

Kjetil Grønskag (Chairman & CEO), Bendt Thorkildsen (Director), Heidi Sørensen Austbø (Director) and Lacramioara Isarescu (Director)

Questions should be directed to: Kjetil Grønskag: Chairman & CEO, +44 776 775 4119

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

IR

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.

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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