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S Immo AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2015
May 28, 2015
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Interim Report Q1 as at 31 March 2015
Key figures
| 01.01. – 31.03.2015 | 01.01. – 31.03.2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | EUR m | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| whereof rental income and revenues from hotel operations | EUR m | 35.8 | 36.1 |
| EBITDA | EUR m | 19.7 | 22.4 |
| EBIT | EUR m | 18.6 | 26.5 |
| EBT | EUR m | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| Net income for the period | EUR m | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Total assets | EUR m | 1,874.8 | 1,871.2 |
| Equity | EUR m | 587.8 | 557.5 |
| Liabilities | EUR m | 1,287.0 | 1,313.7 |
| Equity ratio | in % | 31 | 30 |
| Operating cash flow | EUR m | 19.2 | 21.2 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | EUR m | -25.6 | 28.3* |
| Cash flow from financing activities | EUR m | -20.1 | -27.6 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 March | EUR m | 49.4 | 70.7 |
| NOI margin | in % | 51 | 56 |
| FFO I | EUR m | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| FFO II | EUR m | 8.5 | 10.6 |
| Earnings per share | EUR | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Book value per share | EUR | 8.41 | 7.95 |
| Share price difference to book value per share | in % | -0.45 | +33.67 |
| Operating cash flow per share | EUR | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Property portfolio | EUR m | 1,759.9 | 1,741.6 |
| whereof properties under construction | EUR m | 14.6 | 17.0 |
* Adjusted
| CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Letter from the Management | 01 |
| Investor Relations | 02 |
| Interim Management Report | 04 |
| Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as at 31 March 2015 | 10 |
| Financial calendar / Contact / Publication details | 25 |
Dear Shareholders,
Like a strong opening number in a concert, a good start to the new financial year in the business world is also important and motivating for what lies ahead. With this in mind, it is our great pleasure to tell you that S IMMO started the current year successfully and with real enthusiasm. All signs point to growth.
A few weeks ago, we notified you of an outstanding net income for 2014, which also pleased our shareholders: We propose to the Annual General Meeting, taking place on 3 June 2015, to increase the dividend to EUR 0.24. In the first quarter of 2015, we also worked hard on the company's operating success in order to achieve further profitable growth. Net profit for the period increased by over 20% to EUR 8.1m. Earnings per share rose to EUR 0.11 as against EUR 0.08 the previous year. We would like to emphasise revenues from hotel operations, which improved to EUR 8.7m. As hotels are usually early indicators for economic development, this increase boosts our optimism for the forthcoming quarters.
Ernst Vejdovszky (left), Friedrich Wachernig (right)
Capital market
The S IMMO share again significantly outperformed the ATX and the IATX in the first quarter, ending the quarter at EUR 8.45. It therefore posted a year-to-date performance of just under 37% as at 31 March 2015. In the last few weeks, our share has undergone a slight correction, but at a pleasingly high level. We are also happy with the exchange offer for S IMMO INVEST participation certificates in March 2015: The outstanding participation certificate capital was reduced by a further EUR 40m to around EUR 56m. In mid-April, we successfully placed the S IMMO bond 2015–2027 with a volume of EUR 65m, thus ensuring additional room for opportunities.
Outlook 2015
Our goal for the 2015 financial year is to improve our net income yet again. S IMMO's property portfolio is set to grow by around EUR 700m to EUR 2.4bn in the medium term, and an investment volume of EUR 180m is planned for 2015. About two-thirds of this should be used for acquisitions in Germany, mainly focusing on commercial properties in Berlin and surrounding major cities. For this reason, at the beginning of the year, we launched a purchasing offensive and acquired commercial properties with a total usable space of around 35,000 m2 and floor space of over 90,000 m2 in the first quarter. We are constantly appraising attractive opportunities on our home market of Vienna, and purchased a property here in the first quarter. Opportunistic acquisitions and development projects are planned in Central and Southeastern Europe,
where the recovery of the property markets is continuing steadily.
Our investment story: investmentstory.simmoag.at/en
With our robust business
model, we are exceptionally well positioned for the coming years. We are focused entirely on capital cities in our existing markets in the European Union, and also pay special attention to commercially used properties and residential properties. Once again, we have made a good start, so our outlook for the rest of 2015 is very positive.
The Management Board team
Ernst Vejdovszky Friedrich Wachernig
Our share
The positive trends of 2014 continued on the capital markets in the first quarter of 2015, with the European benchmark indices posting impressive gains in particular.
The German DAX rose by 22.03%, ending the quarter at 11,966.20 points. This performance was underpinned by Germany's strong economic output and the weak euro, which boosted the country's exports.
Share price development
indexed (01 January 2015 to 31 March 2015)
The situation in the United States was a little more mixed: Compared with the end of 2014, the Dow Jones Index was down 0.26% after the first three months of this year, closing at 17,823.10 on 31 March 2015. The broad-based S&P 500 Index rose only slightly by 0.44%, ending the reporting period at 2,067.89 points.
The Austrian ATX benchmark index performed extremely positively compared with 2014, rising by 16.19% to end the quarter at 2,509.82 points.
The IATX, which tracks all Austrian property shares, posted an even stronger performance. After the first three months of 2015, it was up 21.20% at 200.52 points.
The S IMMO share significantly outperformed the ATX and the IATX, recording a year-to-date increase of 36.95% as at 31 March 2015. At the end of the quarter, the closing price stood at EUR 8.45.
Exchange offer for S IMMO INVEST participating certificates
In March 2015, the holders of S IMMO INVEST participating certificates were able to exchange their participating certificates for a ten-year bond with a fixed coupon of 3.25% or sell their participating certificates for a cash alternative of EUR 85.00 per
| Share indicators | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closing price (as at 31 March) | EUR | 8.45 | 5.36 |
| Average daily turnover | shares | 156,855 | 78,714 |
| Earnings per share (EPS) | EUR | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| EPRA NAV per share | EUR | 10.71 | 9.87 |
| Share price discount from EPRA NAV | in % | 21 | 46 |
| Book value per share | EUR | 8.41 | 7.95 |
| Share price difference to book value per share | in % | -0.45 | +33.67 |
| Operating cash flow per share | EUR | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Price/operating cash flow | EUR | 7.34 | 4.23 |
S IMMO share performance
| ISIN | AT0000652250 |
|---|---|
| One year | 57.80% |
| Three years, p.a. | 23.48% |
S IMMO INVEST participating certificate performance
| ISIN | AT0000795737 | AT0000630694 |
|---|---|---|
| One year | 14.30% | 12.70% |
| Three years, p.a. | 10.70% | 10.20% |
S IMMO share information
| ISIN | AT0000652250/SPI |
|---|---|
| Ticker symbols | Reuters: SIAG.VI Bloomberg: SPI:AV |
| Market | Vienna Stock Exchange |
| Market segment | Prime Market |
| Index | GPR General/IATX |
| Market capitalisation (31 March 2015) | EUR 565.45m |
| Number of shares (31 March 2015) | 66,917,179 |
| Market maker | Erste Group/KochBank |
| Initial listing | 28 June 2002 |
| Participating certificate information |
|---|
| AT0000795737 (initial listing 1996) AT0000630694 (initial listing 2004) |
| Reuters: SIMIg.VI Bloomberg: SIIG:AV |
| Vienna Stock Exchange |
| other securities.at |
| Market capitalisation (31 March 2015) EUR 96.33m |
| 761,861 (tranche I) 368,820 (tranche II) |
participating certificate. As a result of the exchange offer, the outstanding participating certificate capital was reduced by a further EUR 40m to around EUR 56m and the maturity profile was attractively extended in the ongoing period of low interest rates.
Investor relations activities
In the first quarter of 2015, the Management Board and the IR team attended several conferences and a roadshow, including an Erste Group investors' conference in London that was held in cooperation with the Vienna Stock Exchange. Other activities included Kepler Cheuvreux's German corporate conference and HSBC's real-estate conference in Frankfurt. In addition, S IMMO was present at the premiere of "Small Caps on the Road", a new event specifically for small caps that was held in Frankfurt in cooperation with the Vienna Stock Exchange and IPREO.
| in EUR | S IMMO share price AT0000652250 |
S IMMO INVEST price AT0000795737 |
S IMMO INVEST price AT0000630694 |
ATX | IATX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2014 | 5.355 | 78.100 | 77.000 | 2,523.82 | 194.34 |
| 31 December 2014 | 6.170 | 81.000 | 81.000 | 2,160.08 | 200.52 |
| 31 March 2015 | 8.450 | 86.010 | 83.510 | 2,509.82 | 243.04 |
Interim Management Report
Macroeconomic overview
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the eurozone will have to deal with weaker overall economic growth for some time to come. While the rapid decline in oil prices is causing difficulties for oil producing countries such as Russia, it is benefiting consumers in Europe. As a result, the consumption climate in Europe improved significantly in the first quarter of 2015. In addition, the depreciation of the euro is lending support to Europe's export industry. Growth in Germany is on the rise and is expected to come to 1.6%. The forecasts for the beleaguered countries of Italy and Spain are more optimistic as well. Therefore, the IMF projects growth of 1.5% for the eurozone in 2015 and 1.6% in 2016.
The IMF revised its forecast for Austria to 0.9%. In October 2014, economists were still expecting growth of 1.9% for this year. Based on the revised projections, Austria will lose the strong position it has enjoyed with regard to growth in recent years.
The Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS) expects inflation to come in at 1.8% for 2015, while the forecast by the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) is 1.9%. Neither institute sees a risk of deflation in Austria. However, the aid measures for banks are driving up the government deficit. Austrian economists believe that Austria's budget deficit will shoot up to roughly 3% of GDP in 2015. The Hypo liquidation and the establishment of a wind-down company will likely impact the public budget to the tune of EUR 4bn. In addition, the government could be forced to spend EUR 1bn on Kommunalkredit and the partially nationalised Österreichische Volksbanken (ÖVAG).
Real estate market overview
AUSTRIA
The trend on the Vienna office market is moving towards quality. Tenants are focusing more and more on the satisfaction of their employees, very good public accessibility and an excellent infrastructure, rather than only paying attention to the lowest possible rents. Take-up is expected to increase by around 18% in 2015 to 260,000 m², mainly because of pre-leases in the planned projects coming onto the market starting in 2016. The vacancy rate still stands at a stable 6.6%.
The Viennese hotel market got off to a good start in the new year, posting a 6.3% increase in overnight stays in the first quarter of 2015. With the exception of five-star hotels, which experienced a decline of 1.5%, all market segments benefited from this growth. The budget and economy segment, by contrast, achieved exceptionally strong results.
Although the number of available rooms rose by 1,365 from March 2014 to March 2015, which represents a gain of 4.5%, average occupancy grew to 53% in the first quarter of 2015. This means that the increase in demand exceeded the newly added supply, which is a continuation of the trend seen in 2014. Upscale chain hotels also reported an increase in occupancy by 1.2 percentage points to 56.1% as well as a rise in net room rates to roughly EUR 142, which is a 1.9% boost over the prior-year period.
GERMANY
In the first quarter of 2015, Berlin recorded an above-average increase in offer prices for freehold flats. Among other things, this is a consequence of the current interest rate development. The fear of negative interest rates is causing many investors to invest in real estate despite the already relatively high prices. Offer rents, on the other hand, are mainly trending sideways, but with a rise of 1.5%, Berlin also tops this ranking.
| Prime rents (EUR/m²/month) |
Prime gross yields (%) |
Total leasing activity Q1 2015 (m²) |
Vacancy rate (%) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Retail | Office | Retail | Office | Office | |
| Berlin | 22.501 | 330.001 | 4.501 | 4.001 | 152,0005 | 6.05 |
| Bratislava | 16.001 | 55.00*1 | 7.001 | 6.90*1 | 33,5509 | 12.69 |
| Bucharest | 18.501 | 60.00*1 | 7.751 | 8.00*1 | 56,0006 | 13.36 |
| Budapest | 20.001 | 90.00*1 | 7.251 | 7.00*1 | 64,0104 | 15.74 |
| Sofia | 12.502 | 20.00*3 | 9.002 | 9.25*3 | 25,9032 | 25.62 |
| Vienna | 25.751 | 310.001 | 4.551 | 3.901 | 67,0008 | 6.67 |
| Zagreb | 14.251 | 22.50*1 | 8.051 | 8.00*1 | n. a. | n. a. |
* Data for shopping centres; data for remainder of the locations is for high street retail
1 CBRE, Market View, EMEA Rents and Yields, Q1 2015
2 Cushman & Wakefield / Forton, Bulgarian Office Market, Q1 2015
3 Cushman & Wakefield / Forton, Bulgarian Retail Market, Q1 2015
4 Budapest Research Forum, Office Market Report, Q1 2015
5 Cushman & Wakefield, Marketbeat Office Snapshot, Berlin, Q1 2015
6 CBRE, Market Report, Office Market Bucharest, Q1 2015
7 EHL, Office Market Report Vienna, Spring 2015
8 Cushman & Wakefield, Office Market Report Vienna, Q1 2015
9 CBRE, Market Report, Office Market Bratislava, Q1 2015
Berlin's office market recorded the second-strongest start into a new year ever in the first quarter of 2015. Take-up amounted to 152,000 m², which is 12.3% above the five-year average, and 38.4% above the ten-year average. The vacancy rate decreased from 6.4% to 6.0% year-on-year and is the lowest among the top-five cities in Germany. Berlin's office market remains highly attractive to companies from all sectors. According to a study by the real estate service provider Colliers International Germany, Berlin is in second place behind London in the ranking of leading European locations for technology, media and telecommunications. This is also reflected in the strong building activity: Some 361,300 m² are expected to enter the market in the coming years, 186,000 m² of this in 2015 alone.
CENTRAL EUROPE (CEE)
In the first quarter of 2015, no new office buildings were completed in Budapest. At 64,010 m², demand was slightly lower than the five-year average. New deals were the major driver of the market with a share of 43%, followed by renewals at 31% and expansions at 19%. The vacancy rate decreased to 15.7%, reaching the lowest level since the second quarter of 2009. Overall, 165 deals were closed in the first quarter of 2015 with an average size of 388 m². This represents no significant change when compared with the same period last year, but lags behind the average of the first quarters of the past five years.
The Budapest hotel market continued the positive development it enjoyed last year in the first quarter of 2015. Occupancy in the chain hotel segment advanced by 8.1 percentage points to around 61% during the first two months of the year, while the average room rate improved by 12% to about EUR 85.
Sources: Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), Bank Austria, Budapest Research Forum, CBRE, Colliers International Germany, Cushman & Wakefield, Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Presse, EHL, European Central Bank (ECB), European Chain Hotels Market Review, Format, Forton, Handelsblatt, Hotel und Tourismus Consulting Hotstats.com by TRI Hospitality Consulting, HVS 2015: European Chain Hotel Valuation Index, IMX – Der Immobilienindex von ImmobilienScout24, International Monetary Fund, JLL, Kieler Institut für Wirtschaft, Kohl & Partner GmbH, www.kohl.at, Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), Reuters, Vienna Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS), Vienna Tourist Board (info.wien.at)
Take-up on the Bratislava office market in the first quarter of 2015 was lower than in the fourth quarter of 2014, but better in annual comparison. There was also a shift away from rationalisation and towards expansion. Only 40,000 m² of new space is expected to come onto the market in 2015, the majority of which is already pre-leased. Consequently, the vacancy rate is expected to decrease further over the course of the year. Due to the structural surplus of hotel rooms, conditions on the Bratislava hotel market remain difficult.
SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE (SEE)
The development of the Sofia office market remained positive in the first quarter of 2015 due to the strong demand. Take-up increased 10% as against the first quarter of 2014 to 25,903 m². The IT sector accounted for the largest share. The vacancy rate decreased again to 25.6% − a significant decline compared with the 29.7% posted in the first quarter 2014. The supply remains short, but will increase in the coming years because of the projects currently under construction. The vacancy rate is expected to continue declining.
In the first quarter of 2015, the shopping centre market in Sofia was marked by restructuring efforts in order to improve the performance of the malls. Demand was mainly driven by fashion brands seeking to gain market share. One more shopping centre is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.
Total leasing activity on the Bucharest office market amounted to 56,000 m² in the first quarter of 2015. The largest part was made up by new deals at a share of 33%, reflecting the improved business climate. Three new office projects were delivered, adding another 39,000 m² to the market. The vacancy rate decreased significantly from 15% in the first quarter of 2014 to 13.3%. Nevertheless, it increased slightly compared with the 13% posted in the fourth quarter of 2014. With rising demand and new deliveries remaining constant, the vacancy rate is expected to decrease further to around 12.4% by the end of the year. A stable continuation of the prevailing trend is expected on the hotel market in Bucharest.
Business development and performance
Property portfolio
As at 31 March 2015, S IMMO AG owned a total of 202 properties (31 December 2014: 203), with a book value of EUR 1,759.9m (31 December 2014: EUR 1,764.4m) and a total usable space of roughly 1.2 million m² (31 December 2014: 1.2 million m²). In the reporting period, the occupancy rate was 91.7% (31 December 2014: 91.1%), and the overall rental yield amounted to 7.0% (31 December 2014: 6.9%).
S IMMO holds properties in the developed markets of Austria and Germany as well as the growth markets of Central Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) and Southeastern Europe (Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia). On the basis of carrying value as at 31 March 2015, properties in Austria and Germany make up the largest share of the portfolio at 58.0% (31 December 2014: 58.2%). Some 42.0% of the properties are situated in CEE and SEE (31 December 2014: 41.8%).
The portfolio, based on carrying value, consists of commercial properties (office, retail and hotel) at 79.4% (Q1 2014: 79.8%), complemented by residential properties to a smaller extent of 20.6% (31 December 2014: 20.2%).
Performance – summary
S IMMO's operating activities progressed successfully in the first three months of 2015: FFO I increased by roughly 15% to EUR 6.3m (Q1 2014: EUR 5.5m). The financial result improved particularly well in year-on-year terms. Net income rose by 20.9% to EUR 8.1m (Q1 2014: EUR 6.7m). Earnings per share were improved to EUR 0.11 (Q1 2014: EUR 0.08).
Gross profit
S IMMO AG's revenues for the first three months of 2015 totalled EUR 44.3m (Q1 2014: EUR 44.8m), close to the level of the previous year. The rental income included therein was affected by property sales as expected, and amounted to EUR 27.2m (Q1 2014: EUR 28.2m).
Broken down by region, rental income for the first three months of 2015 was as follows: Austria and Germany 50.9% (Q1 2014: 52.2%), CEE and SEE 49.1% (Q1 2014: 47.8%).
As regards rental income by use type, commercial properties contributed 81.2% (Q1 2014: 81.0%), and residential properties 18.8% (Q1 2014: 19.0%).
Revenues from hotel operations (revenues from the Vienna and Budapest Marriott Hotels, both operated under management agreements) increased to EUR 8.7m (Q1 2014: EUR 7.9m). Gross profit from hotel operations was at EUR 1.2m (Q1 2014: EUR 1.2m) and rose by 5% as against the previous year. In the first quarter of 2015, property management expenses amounted to EUR 14.1m (Q1 2014: EUR 12.9m). Gross profit totalled EUR 23.3m (Q1 2014: EUR 25.6m).
Successful property sales
In the first quarter of 2015, three properties were sold with a total book value of EUR 36.9m (Q1 2014: EUR 21.6m). All three properties sold were already classified as held for sale as at 31 December 2014. Since the revaluation surplus of almost EUR 2.3m was already recorded for the most part in the financial year 2014, no profit contribution resulted from these transactions in the first quarter of 2015.
EBITDA and EBIT
EBITDA totalled EUR 19.7m in the first quarter of 2015 (Q1 2014: EUR 22.4m). The decrease was caused by the sales-related reduction in rental income as well as increased costs. However, the rise in costs was mainly due to non-recurring and timingrelated effects. Since estimates of the valuation reports recently created for the annual report are still valid, property valuations remained largely unchanged from 31 December 2014, which resulted in a minor valuation gain of only EUR 0.8m posted in the profit and loss account (Q1 2014: EUR 5.9m). Consequently, EBIT amounted to EUR 18.6m (Q1 2014: EUR 26.5m).
Financial result
As at 31 March 2015, the financial result including the participating certificates result stood at EUR -9.0m (Q1 2014: EUR -17.8m). This significant improvement is attributable to positive currency translation effects and positive derivative valuation effects.
* Not including Vienna Marriott Hotel and Budapest Marriott Hotel * Not including Vienna Marriott Hotel and Budapest Marriott Hotel
Net income and earnings per share
EBT amounted to EUR 9.6m, up 10.3% on the same period of the previous year (Q1 2014: EUR 8.7m). Due to the effects described above, profit for the period increased by 20.9% to EUR 8.1m (Q1 2014: EUR 6.7m). Earnings per share improved to EUR 0.11 (Q1 2014: EUR 0.08).
Funds from operations (FFO)
FFO I, an indicator for the operating performance of the company, improved by roughly 15% and amounted to EUR 6.3m in the first quarter of 2015 (Q1 2014: EUR 5.5m). FFO II, which includes gains on property sales and valuation gains on properties sold in the current year, came to EUR 8.5m (Q1 2014: EUR 10.6m).
Consolidated statement of financial position
S IMMO Group's balance sheet total declined from EUR 1,894.7m as at 31 December 2014 to EUR 1,874.8m as at 31 March 2015. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 49.4m as at 31 March 2015 (31 December 2014: EUR 74.7m). Properties held for sale amounted to EUR 9.2m (31 December 2014: EUR 42.8m).
Financing
To give a better picture of the financing structure, S IMMO adapted its calculation of the loan-to-value ratio (LTV ratio) for the financial year 2014 and now posts two key figures, broken down into property-secured financing on the one hand and unsecured financing on the other. The calculation is described in the 2014 annual report.
S IMMO's reported property assets stood at EUR 1,759.9m on 31 March 2015 (31 December 2014: EUR 1,764.4m). The loanto-value ratio for financing secured by properties improved to 46.4% in the reporting period (31 December 2014: 48.0%).
S IMMO also has unsecured financing. The loan-to-value ratio for unsecured financing less cash and cash equivalents amounted to 13.4% in the reporting period (31 December 2014: 12.0%). Therefore, the total LTV of the company amounts to 59.8% (31 December 2014: 60.0%).
Net asset value (NAV)
In the first quarter of 2015, the book value and EPRA NAV per share were up on the first quarter of 2014. As at 31 March 2015, the book value of the equity per share improved to EUR 8.41 (31 December 2014: EUR 8.31), while EPRA NAV rose to EUR 10.71 (31 December 2014: EUR 10.63) per share. EPRA NAV represents the value of equity adjusted for effects which, assuming that the property portfolio is held for the long term, do not have an effect on the business activities of S IMMO Group, such as valuations of interest rate hedges and deferred taxes. Derivatives being used as interest rate hedges will gradually expire over the coming years. This effect is already having a positive impact on equity and book value per share.
Risk report
The complete risk management report of S IMMO AG and the assessment of potential risks for the current financial year are set out in detail in the 2014 annual report (starting on page 42). This section deals mainly with potential risks in the coming months.
In general, S IMMO sees risks in the economy and the macroeconomic situation in the countries where the company operates. Factors such as changes in disposable income, economic output, interest rates or tax policy may influence supply and demand for properties.
Other influencing factors include geopolitical uncertainties, as in the case of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. These external circumstances can lead to worse credit ratings for tenants, higher rental arrears, rising vacancy rates or rental defaults.
At present, forecasts for Europe's economic development are cautiously optimistic. Nevertheless, the countries of the CEE and SEE regions are progressing at different rates. Therefore, the company could be exposed to industry, property portfolio, letting and rental default risks.
In addition, stricter equity and liquidity regulations for banks could make refinancing harder due to restrictive lending or reduced lending levels. Furthermore, increases in bank margins cannot be ruled out.
Corresponding measures and accounting provisions are made for risks.
Outlook
S IMMO is targeting a further increase in net income in the ongoing financial year. An investment volume of EUR 180m is planned for 2015. The property portfolio is set to grow from EUR 1.76bn to EUR 2.4bn in the medium term.
About two-thirds of the planned volume is to be used for new acquisitions and development projects in Germany. The company continues to see great potential in Berlin and the area surrounding the German capital. The focus is on commercially used properties with development potential. The price level of these properties is still regarded as relatively low. For this reason, the company started a portfolio expansion offensive at the beginning of 2015: Commercial properties with usable space of roughly 35,000 m² and floor space of over 90,000 m² were purchased in Germany in the reporting period.
Further investments in residential properties are planned on a smaller scale. A strong influx to the German capital – around 45,000 people last year alone – means that demand for living and working space remains high. With over 100 centrally located residential properties in its portfolio and an experienced local team, S IMMO is well positioned on the German market. Acquisitions are planned in the regions of Austria, Central Europe and Southeastern Europe.
Furthermore, S IMMO is reducing financing costs in the current low interest rate environment and is using the positive leverage.
On the capital markets, S IMMO is affirming its sustainable positioning as a dividend-paying stock. The company is focusing on commercially used properties with a complementary share of residential properties in the existing regions. S IMMO is therefore stable and ideally placed to continue its successful pursuit of profitable growth.
Consolidated statement of financial position
as at 31 March 2015
| Assets EUR '000 |
NOTES | 31 March 2015 | 31 December 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Investment properties | |||
| Rental properties | 3.1.1. | 1,617,337 | 1,587,063 |
| Properties under development and undeveloped land | 3.1.1. | 14,644 | 14,452 |
| 1,631,981 | 1,601,515 | ||
| Owner-operated properties | 3.1.2. | 118,673 | 119,999 |
| Other plant and equipment | 6,845 | 6,408 | |
| Intangible assets | 186 | 168 | |
| Interests in companies measured at equity | 8,602 | 8,021 | |
| Group interests | 3.1.3. | 822 | 834 |
| Other financial assets | 3.1.3. | 600 | 600 |
| Deferred tax assets | 10,250 | 10,772 | |
| 1,777,959 | 1,748,317 |
| CURRENT ASSETS |
|---|
| ---------------- |
| Inventories | 3.1.4. | 1,151 | 1,394 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 12,689 | 12,078 | |
| Other financial assets | 3.1.3. | 15,032 | 6,234 |
| Other assets | 9,392 | 9,107 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3.1.5. | 49,422 | 74,697 |
| 87,686 | 103,510 | ||
| Properties held for sale | 3.1.6. | 9,200 | 42,845 |
| 96,886 | 146,355 | ||
| 1,874,845 | 1,894,672 |
| Equity and liabilities EUR '000 |
NOTES | 31 March 2015 | 31 December 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 242,688 | 242,775 | |
| Capital reserves | 72,277 | 72,350 | |
| Other reserves | 246,897 | 240,272 | |
| 561,862 | 555,397 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 3.1.7. | 25,965 | 25,855 |
| 587,827 | 581,252 | ||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
| Subordinated participating certificate capital | 3.1.8. | 96,530 | 95,539 |
| Issued bonds | 3.1.9. | 188,421 | 188,367 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3.1.10. | 730,254 | 782,190 |
| Provisions | 3,523 | 3,453 | |
| Other liabilities | 12 | 11 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES
| Financial liabilities | 3.1.10. | 143,823 | 122,992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income tax liabilities | 6,659 | 6,433 | |
| Provisions | 751 | 754 | |
| Trade payables | 4,523 | 6,444 | |
| Other liabilities | 36,853 | 32,081 | |
| 192,609 | 168,704 |
Deferred tax liabilities 75,669 75,156
| 1,874,845 | 1,894,672 |
|---|---|
1,094,409 1,144,716
Consolidated income statement
for the three months ended 31 March 2015
| EUR '000 | NOTES | 01 – 03 / 2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Rental income | 3.2.1. | 27,184 | 28,223 |
| Revenues from operating costs | 8,467 | 8,717 | |
| Revenues from hotel operations | 8,664 | 7,862 | |
| 44,315 | 44,802 | ||
| Other operating income | 535 | 420 | |
| Expenses directly attributable to properties | 3.2.2. | -14,083 | -12,896 |
| Hotel operating expenses | 3.2.2. | -7,440 | -6,701 |
| Gross profit | 23,327 | 25,625 | |
| Income from property disposals | 6,743 | 21,550 | |
| Book value of disposals | -6,738 | -21,550 | |
| Gains on property disposals | 3.2.3. | 5 | 0 |
| Management expenses | -3,676 | -3,192 | |
| Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation | |||
| (EBITDA) | 19,656 | 22,433 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -1,888 | -1,863 | |
| Results from property valuation | 786 | 5,898 | |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 18,554 | 26,468 | |
| Financing costs | 3.2.4. | -13,049 | -15,451 |
| Financing income | 3.2.4. | 4,248 | 390 |
| Results from companies measured at equity | 3.2.4. | 832 | 29 |
| Participating certificates result | 3.1.8. | -991 | -2,735 |
| Net income before tax (EBT) | 9,594 | 8,701 | |
| Taxes on income | 3.2.5. | -1,519 | -2,021 |
| Consolidated net income for the period | 8,075 | 6,680 | |
| of which attributable to shareholders in parent company | 7,475 | 5,658 | |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 600 | 1,022 | |
| Earnings per share | |||
undiluted = diluted 0.11 0.08
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the three months ended 31 March 2015
| EUR '000 | 01 – 03 / 2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net income for the period | 8,075 | 6,680 |
| Change in value of cash flow hedges | 74 | -104 |
| Income tax on cash flow hedges | 36 | -126 |
| Reclassification of derivative valuation effects through net income | 1,427 | 667 |
| Foreign exchange rate differences | -2,411 | 1,477 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period (realised through profit or loss) |
-874 | 1,914 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 7,201 | 8,594 |
| of which attributable to shareholders in parent company | 6,625 | 7,885 |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 576 | 709 |
Consolidated cash flow statement
for the three months ended 31 March 2015
| EUR '000 | 01 – 03 / 2015 | 01 – 03 / 20141) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 19,232 | 21,157 |
| Changes in net current assets | 1,215 | -944 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 20,447 | 20,213 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -25,611 | 28,254 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | -20,111 | -27,603 |
| Total | -25,275 | 20,864 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 01 January | 74,697 | 49,873 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 March | 49,422 | 70,737 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | -25,275 | 20,864 |
1) Adjusted
Changes in consolidated equity
| EUR '000 | Share capital |
Capital reserves |
Foreign currency translation reserve |
Hedge accounting reserve |
Other reserves |
Sub-total S IMMO share holders |
Non controlling interests |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at 01 January 2015 | 242,775 | 72,350 | -16,473 | -26,835 | 283,580 | 555,397 | 25,855 | 581,252 |
| Consolidated net income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,475 | 7,475 | 600 | 8,075 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -2,411 | 1,561 | 0 | -850 | -24 | -874 |
| Repurchase of own shares | -87 | -73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -160 | 0 | -160 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -466 | -466 |
| As at 31 March 2015 | 242,688 | 72,277 | -18,884 | -25,274 | 291,055 | 561,862 | 25,965 | 587,827 |
| As at 01 January 2014 | 243,126 | 72,535 | -19,193 | -39,212 | 266,837 | 524,093 | 25,531 | 549,624 |
| Consolidated net income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,658 | 5,658 | 1,022 | 6,680 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 1,477 | 750 | 0 | 2,227 | -313 | 1,914 |
| Repurchase of own shares | -243 | -112 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -356 | 0 | -356 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -350 | -350 |
| As at 31 March 2014 | 242,883 | 72,422 | -17,716 | -38,462 | 272,495 | 531,622 | 25,890 | 557,512 |
Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements
(condensed)
1. THE GROUP
S IMMO Group (S IMMO AG and its subsidiaries) is an international real estate group. The parent company of the Group, S IMMO AG, has its registered office and headquarters at Friedrichstrasse 10, 1010 Vienna, Austria. The company has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange since 1987, since 2007 in the Prime Segment. It has subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Denmark. As at 31 March 2015, S IMMO Group owned properties in all of the above mentioned countries except Denmark. The company focuses on profitable, long-term property investments through the development, purchase, rental, operation, renovation and sale of buildings and apartments in Austria, Germany and six countries in Central and Southeastern Europe.
Its activities include:
- real estate project development,
- the operation of hotels and shopping centres,
- the refurbishment of standing properties,
- active asset and portfolio management and
- services such as facility management.
2. ACCOUNTING AND VALUATION POLICIES
2.1. Accounting policies
The consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended 31 March 2015 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and do not contain all the information required to be disclosed in a full set of IFRS consolidated financial statements. The interim financial statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014.
In preparing the consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended 31 March 2015, the accounting and valuation policies applied in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014 have been applied substantially unchanged.
The financial statements for the three months ended 31 March 2015 have neither been audited nor reviewed by independent auditors.
The accounting policies of all companies included in consolidation are based on the uniform accounting regulations of S IMMO Group. The financial year for all companies is the year ending on 31 December. In the first quarter of 2015, the previously fully consolidated company Viertel Zwei Hotel GmbH & Co KG was sold. In the same period, four companies were fully consolidated in the interim consolidated financial statements of S IMMO AG for the first time. These companies are S Immo Wohn Verwaltungs GmbH, Germany; S Immo APM Hungary Kft, Hungary; S IMMO Beteiligungen GmbH, Austria and Siebenbrunnengasse 19-21 GmbH & Co OG, Austria. A business combination as per IFRS 3 did not occur for any of the four companies, as the definition of a business according to IFRS 3 was not met.
The consolidated interim financial statements are presented rounded to the nearest 1,000 euro (EUR '000 or kEUR). The totals of rounded amounts and the percentages may be affected by rounding differences caused by the use of computer software.
2.2. New mandatory accounting regulations
The amendment to IAS 19 "Employee Benefits" applies for financial years beginning on 01 July 2014. The annual improvements from the 2010–2012 cycle also apply for financial years beginning on or after 01 July 2014. These amendments pertain to IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment", IFRS 3 "Business Combinations", IFRS 8 "Operating Segments", IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement", IAS 7 "Statement of Cash Flows", IAS 16 "Property, Plant and Equipment", IAS 38 "Intangible Assets" and IAS 24 "Related Party Disclosures". The annual improvements from the 2011–2013 cycle apply from 01 July 2014. The amendments pertain to IFRS 1 "First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards", IFRS 3 "Business Combinations", IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement" and IAS 40 "Investment Property".
The indicated amended standards have no material effects on the recognition and measurement methods or on the presentation of the interim report.
2.3. Reporting currency and currency translation
The Group's reporting currency is the euro. The functional currency is determined as per the criteria of IAS 21, and has been identified as being the euro for the majority of S IMMO's Group companies.
3. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3.1. Statement of financial position
3.1.1. Investment properties
| EUR '000 | Rental properties | Properties under develop ment and undeveloped land |
|---|---|---|
| As at 01 January 2014 | 1,580,311 | 16,677 |
| Additions | 6,279 | 928 |
| Disposals | -8,845 | -3,010 |
| Other changes | -4,532 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value (realised through profit or loss) | 56,695 | -143 |
| Reclassifications as properties held for sale | -42,845 | 0 |
| As at 31 December 2014 | 1,587,063 | 14,452 |
| whereof pledged as security | 1,516,780 | 0 |
| Additions | 32,918 | 192 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 |
| Other changes | -331 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value (realised through profit or loss) | 987 | 0 |
| Reclassifications as properties held for sale | -3,300 | 0 |
| As at 31 March 2015 | 1,617,337 | 14,644 |
| whereof pledged as security | 1,515,646 | 0 |
Consisting of:
Rental properties
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 517,138 | 491,159 |
| Germany | 454,093 | 451,207 |
| Central Europe | 281,878 | 281,098 |
| Southeastern Europe | 364,228 | 363,599 |
| 1,617,337 | 1,587,063 |
Properties under development and undeveloped land
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 0 | 0 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 |
| Central Europe | 4,160 | 4,150 |
| Southeastern Europe | 10,484 | 10,302 |
| 14,644 | 14,452 |
Appraisals are generally obtained from independent experts once per year to measure the fair value of all investment properties. The measurement methods are the same as those used for the 2014 annual financial statements and correspond to level 3 of the IFRS 13.86 fair value hierarchy.
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,900 | 7,980 |
| Austria | 3,300 | 34,865 |
| 9,200 | 42,845 |
3.1.2. Owner-operated properties
Owner-operated properties are hotels operated for the S IMMO Group by international hotel chains under management agreements. Both income and expenses of hotel operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations.
3.1.3. Financials assets
The carrying amounts of the current and non-current financial assets correspond largely to their present values.
3.1.4. Inventories
Inventories essentially consist of one freehold apartment (in Austria) and are measured at cost of acquisition and construction. The book values in the consolidated financial statements as at 31 March 2015 amounted to kEUR 1,151 (31 December 2014: kEUR 1,394).
3.1.5. Cash and cash equivalents
3.1.6. Properties held for sale
Properties are treated as "held for sale" if it is the intention of the Group's Management to dispose of them in the near future (if, for example, negotiations for sale are already well advanced). This is currently intended for two properties in Germany and one in Austria.
3.1.7. Non-controlling interests
The non-controlling interests of kEUR 25,965 (31 December 2014: kEUR 25,855) consisted principally of Einkaufscenter Sofia G.m.b.H. & Co KG (35% minority interest). The disposals in the amount of kEUR 466 (31 March 2014: kEUR 350) shown in the statement of changes in consolidated equity are due primarily to distributions.
3.1.8. Participating certificates (subordinated)
The terms of the agreement for S IMMO INVEST participating certificates were changed retroactively with effect from 01 January 2007 (resolution of the meeting of the holders of the participating certificates of 11 June 2007 and resolution of the Annual General Meeting of 12 June 2007).
Under the amended agreement, the holders of the participating certificates receive an annual income entitlement (interest) calculated as follows:
| (Participating certificate | Consolidated EBIT |
|---|---|
| * capital + profit brought forward) |
Average property portfolio (not including development |
| projects) |
To the extent that the income entitlement under the terms of the Participating Certificates Agreement is not paid out, it is added to the profit carried forward into the next year.
For the three months ended 31 March 2015, the total share of income entitlements was kEUR 924 (31 December 2014: kEUR 6,905).
As at 31 March 2015, there were 1,130,681 participating certificates in issue. The total entitlements of participating certificate holders as of that date were EUR 85.37 (31 December 2014: EUR 84.50) per certificate and were made up as follows:
| EUR '000 | Participating certificate capital |
Profit brought forward |
Profit for the period |
Share of undisclosed reserves on property portfolio |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participating certificates capital 01 January 2015 | 82,166 | 1,608 | 83,774 | ||
| Profit brought forward 01 January 2015 | 4,860 | 4,860 | |||
| Income entitlements of participating certificate holders from 2014 |
6,905 | 6,905 | |||
| Distribution | 0 | 0 | |||
| Change in profit brought forward pursuant to Clause 5(6), Participating Certificates Agreement |
6,905 | -6,905 | 0 | ||
| Income entitlements of participating certificate holders | 924 | 924 | |||
| Allocation of undisclosed reserves on property portfolio |
67 | 67 | |||
| Participating certificates capital as at 31 March 2015 |
82,166 | 11,765 | 924 | 1,675 | 96,530 |
| Per participating certificate (EUR) | 72.67 | 10.41 | 0.82 | 1.48 | 85.37 |
| EUR '000 | Participating certificate capital |
Profit brought forward |
Profit for the period |
Share of undisclosed reserves on property portfolio |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participating certificate capital 01 January 2014 | 167,704 | 2,099 | 169,803 | ||
| Profit brought forward 01 January 2014 | 7,632 | 7,632 | |||
| Income entitlements of participating certificate holders from 2013 |
9,211 | 9,211 | |||
| Distribution of 28 April 2014 | -6,842 | -6,842 | |||
| Change in profit brought forward pursuant to Clause 5(6), Participating Certificates Agreement |
2,368 | -2,368 | 0 | ||
| Repurchase and retirement of 1,177,066 participating certificates |
-85,537 | -5,141 | -1,071 | -91,749 | |
| Income entitlements of participating certificate holders | 6,905 | 6,905 | |||
| Allocation of undisclosed reserves on property portfolio |
580 | 580 | |||
| Participating certificates capital as at 31 December 2014 |
82,166 | 4,860 | 6,905 | 1,608 | 95,539 |
| Per participating certificate (EUR) | 72.67 | 4.30 | 6.11 | 1.42 | 84.50 |
The participating certificates mature on 31 December 2029. With effect from 31 December 2017, both the holders and the company may annually give notice of redemption of the participating certificates in whole or in part.
On 31 March 2015, the participating certificate tranche with the ISIN AT0000795737 was listed at a price of EUR 86.01 per certificate; the tranche with the ISIN AT0000630694 was listed at a price of EUR 83.51 per certificate, which translates to a fair value of kEUR 96,328.
3.1.9. Issued bonds
S IMMO AG issued two bonds in the financial year 2014. In June 2014, S IMMO AG issued a bond (ISIN AT0000A177D2) with a total nominal value of kEUR 89,739.5 divided into 179,479 shares with a nominal value of EUR 500 by way of exchange for participating certificates. This bond is listed in the Corporates Prime segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange and runs until 16 June 2021 at a fixed coupon of 4.50%. At the beginning of October 2014, S IMMO AG issued a further bond (ISIN AT0000A19SB5) with a total nominal value of kEUR 100,000 divided into 200,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 500 each. This bond is also listed in the Corporates Prime segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange and runs until 02 October 2019 at a fixed coupon of 3.00%. On 31 March 2015, the bond with the ISIN AT0000A177D2 was listed at a price of 111.00, and the bond with the ISIN AT0000A19SB5 at 104.25. The market value of the bond liabilities based on the share prices amounted to kEUR 203,861 as at 31 March 2015.
3.1.10. Other financial liabilities
The short-term and long-term other financial liabilities amounted to kEUR 874,077 (31 December 2014: kEUR 905,182) in total. The book values indicated for the other financial liabilities correspond largely to the fair values. The maturities of the undiscounted payment flows for future periods are as follows:
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining maturity less than 1 year |
182,961 | 161,172 |
| Remaining maturity between 1 and 5 years |
458,997 | 480,684 |
| Remaining maturity over 5 years |
322,318 | 376,093 |
3.1.11. Derivatives
The S IMMO Group generally uses swaps, caps and collars to manage the interest rate risk in connection with variable-rate property financing. In some cases, interest rate derivatives are concluded for individual projects, and in other cases large volume derivatives are used for financing agreements for a number of individual projects. These derivatives were disclosed under other financial assets (31 March 2015: kEUR 131; 31 December 2014: kEUR 8) and under non-current and current financial liabilities (31 March 2015: kEUR 57,797; 31 December 2014: kEUR 61,133). The fair value measurement of derivatives is based on estimates made by external experts. There were no changes to the applied measurement methods or key input parameters compared with the 2014 annual financial statements. The measurement falls under level 2 of the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy. Following the methods used as at 31 December 2014, CVAs/DVAs were used for the measurement of derivatives and resulted in minor adjustments of the liabilities from derivatives. In the first three months of 2015, an income of kEUR 1,977 was recognised under equity without affecting the income statement. Moreover, a non-cash income of kEUR 1,483 was recognised in the consolidated income statement in the financial result.
31 March 2015
| EUR '000 | Nominal | Positive fair value |
Negative fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaps | 469,000 | 0 | -51,745 |
| Caps | 71,450 | 131 | -728 |
| Collars | 100,000 | 0 | -5,324 |
| Total | 640,450 | 131 | -57,797 |
31 December 2014
| EUR '000 | Nominal | Positive fair value |
Negative fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaps | 470,060 | 0 | -54,455 |
| Caps | 91,520 | 8 | -810 |
| Collars | 100,000 | 0 | -5,868 |
| Total | 661,580 | 8 | -61,133 |
3.2. Consolidated income statement
3.2.1. Rental income
Rental income by property use type was as follows:
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Office | 8,954 | 9,719 |
| Residential | 5,111 | 5,371 |
| Retail | 11,488 | 11,109 |
| Hotels | 1,631 | 2,024 |
| 27,184 | 28,223 |
3.2.2. Operating costs and expenses from properties and hotel operations
These expenses arise in connection with non-current property assets, consisting mainly of operating costs, provisions for doubtful debts, maintenance expenses and commissions.
The expenses of hotel operations are largely made up of expenses for food, beverages, catering supplies, hotel rooms, licences and management fees, maintenance, operating costs, commissions, personnel expenses and advertising. Both income and expenses of hotel operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations.
The average number of employees in the Group was 532 (Q1 2014: 503), including hotel staff. Personnel expenses for the hotels are disclosed under hotel operations.
3.2.3. Gains on property disposals
In the first quarter of 2015, one residential property and one retail property were sold in Hamburg, Germany. In addition, one hotel property was sold in Vienna, Austria, in the course of a share deal.
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Disposal proceeds | ||
| Investment properties | 0 | 0 |
| Properties held for sale | 6,743 | 21,550 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 |
| 6,743 | 21,550 | |
| Book value | ||
| Investment properties | 0 | 0 |
| Properties held for sale | -6,738 | -21,550 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 |
| -6,738 | -21,550 | |
| Gains on property disposals |
||
| Investment properties | 0 | 0 |
| Properties held for sale | 5 | 0 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
3.2.4. Financing result
The net financing result was made up as follows:
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Financing expense | -13,049 | -15,451 |
| Financing income | 5,080 | 419 |
| -7,969 | -15,032 |
In the first quarter of 2015, the financing result included a noncash foreign exchange gain of kEUR 2,500 (Q1 2014: foreign exchange loss of kEUR -1,825).
3.2.5. Taxes on income
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax expense | -966 | -1,497 |
| Deferred tax income/expense | -553 | -524 |
| -1,519 | -2,021 |
4. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Segment reporting for S IMMO Group is based on geographical regions. The four regions are as follows.
Austria: This operating segment includes all the Group's Austrian subsidiaries.
Germany: This operating segment includes the German subsidiaries and also subsidiaries in Denmark and Austria, which hold properties in Germany.
Central Europe: This operating segment comprises the subsidiaries in Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Southeastern Europe: This operating segment includes the subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania.
In preparing and presenting the segment information, the same accounting and valuation policies are applied as for the consolidated financial statements.
Each division is operated independently of every other division. The chief operating decision maker for the divisions is the chief financial officer.
| Austria | Germany | Central Europe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR '000 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Rental income | 6,785 | 7,498 | 7,060 | 7,230 | 4,926 | 5,284 | |
| Revenues from operating costs | 1,713 | 1,817 | 1,980 | 2,164 | 1,556 | 1,620 | |
| Revenues from hotel operations | 4,702 | 5,050 | 0 | 0 | 3,962 | 2,812 | |
| Total revenues | 13,200 | 14,365 | 9,040 | 9,394 | 10,444 | 9,716 | |
| Other operating income | 72 | 198 | 243 | 167 | 61 | 4 | |
| Property operating expenses | -2,993 | -2,569 | -5,254 | -4,487 | -2,061 | -1,975 | |
| Hotel operating expenses | -4,410 | -4,306 | 0 | 0 | -3,030 | -2,395 | |
| Gross profit | 5,869 | 7,688 | 4,029 | 5,074 | 5,414 | 5,350 | |
| Gains on property disposals | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Management expenses | -2,064 | -2,059 | -940 | -668 | -380 | -287 | |
| EBITDA | 3,806 | 5,629 | 3,093 | 4,406 | 5,034 | 5,063 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -777 | -651 | -21 | -34 | -920 | -1,009 | |
| Results from property valuation | 449 | 1,316 | 0 | 3,332 | 0 | 0 | |
| EBIT | 3,478 | 6,294 | 3,072 | 7,704 | 4,114 | 4,054 | |
| 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 | ||
| Non-current assets | 575,759 | 549,248 | 454,803 | 451,951 | 350,745 | 351,121 | |
| Non-current liabilities (incl. participating certificates in Austria) |
521,416 | 530,028 | 158,592 | 190,826 | 210,254 | 218,364 |
5. OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
In S IMMO Group there were a number of open legal disputes as at 31 March 2015, however in Management's opinion, neither the individual amounts involved nor the total were material.
6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
For S IMMO Group related parties are as follows:
- S IMMO Group's managing bodies
- Erste Group
- Vienna Insurance Group
- Arealis Liegenschaftsmanagement GmbH
- associated companies and joint venture companies
S IMMO Group's managing bodies are as follows:
S IMMO AG Management Board
- Ernst Vejdovszky, Vienna (CEO)
- Friedrich Wachernig, MBA, Vienna
S IMMO AG Supervisory Board
- Martin Simhandl, Vienna (Chairman)
- Ralf Zeitlberger, Vienna (first deputy chairman)
- Franz Kerber, Graz (second deputy chairman)
- Andrea Besenhofer, Vienna
- Christian Hager, Krems
- Erwin Hammerbacher, Vienna
- Michael Matlin, MBA, New York
- Wilhelm Rasinger, Vienna
There were the following receivables and payables with Erste Group and Vienna Insurance Group as at 31 March 2015 and as at 31 December 2014:
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 3,581 | 3,581 |
| Bank balances | 33,726 | 22,199 |
| Receivables | 37,307 | 25,780 |
| Total | Southeastern Europe | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 2014 |
2014 | 2015 | |
| 27,184 28,223 |
8,211 | 8,413 | |
| 8,467 8,717 |
3,116 | 3,218 | |
| 8,664 7,862 |
0 | 0 | |
| 44,315 44,802 |
11,327 | 11,631 | |
| 535 420 |
51 | 159 | |
| -14,083 -12,896 |
-3,865 | -3,775 | |
| -7,440 -6,701 |
0 | 0 | |
| 23,327 25,625 |
7,513 | 8,015 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| -3,676 -3,192 |
-178 | -292 | |
| 19,656 22,433 |
7,335 | 7,723 | |
| -1,888 -1,863 |
-169 | -170 | |
| 786 5,898 |
1,250 | 337 | |
| 18,554 26,468 |
8,416 | 7,890 | |
| 31.03.2015 31.12.2014 |
31.12.2014 | 31.03.2015 | |
| 1,777,959 1,748,317 |
395,997 | 396,652 | |
| 1,094,409 1,144,716 |
205,498 | 204,147 |
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2015 | 31.12.2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-current bank and financial liabilities |
367,228 | 376,568 |
| Current bank and financial liabilities |
94,678 | 99,715 |
| Trade payables | 86 | 402 |
| Other liabilities | 2,093 | 906 |
| Liabilities | 464,085 | 477,591 |
There were the following material expenses and income in connection with Erste Group and Vienna Insurance Group in the first three months of the year and the same period last year:
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Management fees – Erste Group Immorent AG |
-322 | -329 |
| Bank loan interest, other interest and charges |
-8,432 | -8,328 |
| Other expenses | -488 | -548 |
| Expenses | -9,242 | -9,205 |
| EUR '000 | 01–03/2015 | 01 – 03 / 2014 |
| Rent and revenues from | ||
| operating costs | 172 | 172 |
| Bank interest | 2 | 13 |
| Other interest income | 0 | 0 |
| Income | 174 | 185 |
7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
On 11 March 2015, S IMMO AG issued a voluntary public offer pursuant to §§ 4 ÜbG to the holders of the S IMMO INVEST participating certificates with the ISIN AT0000795737 and the ISIN AT0000630694 for the purchase of these participating certificates by way of an alternative exchange and cash offer. A total of 401,312 participating certificates were exchanged for a bond from the company, and 74,457 submitted for the cash offer. On 09 April 2015, the company therefore purchased 475,769 S IMMO INVEST participating certificates and issued a ten-year bond with a fixed interest rate of 3.25% p.a. (ISIN AT0000A1DBM5) with a total value of kEUR 33,993.5 and made cash payments in the amount of kEUR 6,447.
The company also issued another fixed-rate bond with a volume of EUR 65m, a term of 12 years and a fixed coupon of 3.25% p.a. in the middle of April 2015. In April 2015, 477,224 participating certificates were collected. In May 2015, a disbursement totalling kEUR 1,960 was made to the participating certificate holders, which corresponds to a disbursement of EUR 3.00 per participating certificate.
Vienna, 28 May 2015
Management Board
Ernst Vejdovszky m.p.
Friedrich Wachernig, MBA m.p.
This Interim Report has been prepared and proofread with the greatest possible care, and the information in it has been checked. Nevertheless, the possibility of rounding errors, errors in transmission, typesetting or printing errors cannot be excluded. Apparent arithmetical errors may be the result of rounding errors caused by software. In the interests of simplicity and readability, the language of this Interim Report is as far as possible gender neutral. Therefore, the terms used refer to people of both genders. This Interim Report contains information and forecasts relating to the future development of S IMMO AG and its subsidiaries. These forecasts are estimates, based on the information available to us at the time the Interim Report was prepared. Should the assumptions on which the forecasts are based prove to be unfounded, or should events of the kind described in the risk report occur, then the actual outcomes may differ from those currently expected. This Interim Report neither contains nor implies a recommendation either to buy or to sell shares and participating certificates of S IMMO AG. Past events are not a reliable indicator of future developments. This Interim Report has been prepared in the German language, and only the German language version is authentic. The Interim Report in other languages is a translation of the German Report.
Financial calendar 2015
| 28 May 2015 | Results first quarter 2015 |
|---|---|
| 03 June 2015 | Annual General Meeting |
| 08 June 2015 | Dividend ex day |
| 10 June 2015 | Dividend payment day |
| 27 August 2015 | Results first half year 2015 |
| 26 November 2015 | Results first three quarters 2015 |
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