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S Immo AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2018
May 29, 2018
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Key figures
| 01.01. – 31.03.2018 | 01.01. – 31.03.2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | EUR m | 43.5 | 46.5 |
| whereof rental income and revenues from hotel operations | EUR m | 34.6 | 36.4 |
| EBITDA | EUR m | 17.3 | 19.5 |
| EBIT | EUR m | 24.9 | 27.2 |
| EBT | EUR m | 18.1 | 17.9 |
| Net income for the period | EUR m | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Total assets | EUR m | 2,504.2 | 2,335.6 |
| Equity | EUR m | 954.9 | 847.6 |
| Liabilities | EUR m | 1,549.3 | 1,488.0 |
| Equity ratio | in % | 38 | 36 |
| Operating cash flow | EUR m | 16.8 | 19.0 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | EUR m | -220.8 | -62.9 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | EUR m | 203.2 | 20.8 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 March | EUR m | 75.1 | 43.8 |
| NOI ratio | in % | 48 | 49 |
| FFO I | EUR m | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| FFO II | EUR m | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| Earnings per share | EUR | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Book value per share | EUR | 14.37 | 12.33 |
| Difference between share price and book value per share (2018: premium, 2017: discount) | in % | 12 | -9 |
| Operating cash flow per share | EUR | 0.25 | 0.29 |
| Property assets | EUR m | 1,887.9 | 2,096.3 |
| whereof properties under construction | EUR m | 42.3 | 23.6 |
Contents
| Letter from the Management | 01 |
|---|---|
| S IMMO in the capital market | 02 |
| Interim Management Report | 06 |
| Consolidated Interim Financial Statements as of 31 March 2018 | 11 |
| Financial calendar/Contact/Imprint | 24 |
01 LETTER FROM THE MANAGEMENT
Hermann Hesse once said, "In all beginnings dwells a magic force". In our case, the start of a new year is always a good time to hone our strategy, get our projects on track and firm up our plans.
Our cycle-oriented strategy remains the base of our business activities. In 2016 and 2017, we took highly lucrative opportunities to sell properties worth over EUR 700m in total. Again and again we are finding attractive investment opportunities in German cities that have particularly strong growth potential, for example Leipzig. At the same time, we are working hard on various project developments in all our markets. These investments ensure future income.
The strongest evidence for our value-enhancing strategy is the repeated increase of EPRA NAV, which we were able to raise from EUR 17.63 as of 31 December 2017 to EUR 17.79 per share as of 31 March 2018. Of course, the sales in recent years are also reflected by the commensurate decrease in rental income in our results and 2018 must be seen as a year of transition. Nevertheless, numerous positive effects were realised in the first quarter. Among these are the significant improvement of the results from hotel operations, positive derivatives valuation effects, the elimination of participating certificates and an improvement in the cost of funding.
Capital market
Following a strong annual performance of more than 60% in 2017, the S IMMO share tended to move sideways in the first quarter, closing at EUR 16.10 as of 31 March. Our dividend proposal of EUR 0.40 per share was accepted at this year's Annual General Meeting, confirming our sustainable distribution policy. Since the beginning of the year, there have again been some changes in our shareholder structure. We see this as a confirmation of the attractiveness of an investment in S IMMO and will keep on working for the good of the company and our shareholders in the future.
Outlook
Currently, we are observing highly favourable conditions in our markets. In Budapest, we have reached the highest occupancy rate since market entry. In Germany, we are benefiting from properties we bought years ago on the one hand, while on the other we are steadily finding attractive properties with upside potential. When making these investment decisions, we are always mindful of positive demographic and economic trends.
At the same time, we are also continuing with our project developments. Renovation of the Sun Plaza in Bucharest was successfully completed in the first quarter, the first tenants are currently moving into the Einsteinova Business Center in Bratislava and we are still on target with the office building The Mark in Bucharest, which should be completed this year. We have already started construction work on Siebenbrunnengasse, Vienna, and other exciting projects are on our agenda in Berlin.
We are looking forward to the year ahead, to our projects and plans, and to creating sustainable value for you, our esteemed shareholders. In both the short and the long run. This is our prime goal in everything we do.
The Management Board
Ernst Vejdovszky Friedrich Wachernig
S IMMO in the capital market
Capital market environment
The US economy began 2018 on solid footing, but this did not impact positively on the performance of the American stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) reached 24,103.11 points as of the end of the quarter, which corresponds to a decrease of 7.8% since the beginning of the year. The S&P 500 also failed to maintain its level at the end of the quarter, recording a decrease of 6.5% to close at 2,640.87 points.
The eurozone continued to benefit from strong foreign trade, but was not able to maintain the growth of the previous quarters. Most of the European benchmark indices moved sideways. For example, the German benchmark index DAX fell below the relevant threshold of 12,000 points on two different occasions. At the end of the first quarter, the DAX stood at 12,096.73 points, which represents a loss of 8.3% compared with the end of 2017. The Austrian benchmark index ATX ended the first quarter with a decline of 4.6% at 3,428.53 points.
Austrian property shares remained on a successful path. The IATX index for Austrian property shares ended the first quarter at 334.33 points, up by 1.4% since the beginning of the year.
In 2018, the major uncertainties on the global stock markets remain the consequences of Brexit in March 2019, the announcement of punitive tariffs by the United States and fears that the US Fed will increase prime rates too quickly. The situation between the United Kingdom and Russia also intensified due to the accusation regarding the nerve gas attack in London.
Price performance of the S IMMO share
On 05 April 2018, S IMMO published the second best result in its history. This highly successful operational performance was also reflected in the price performance of the S IMMO share in 2017. In the first quarter, the S IMMO share moved sideways and was listed at EUR 16.10 as of 31 March 2018.
The share's liquidity increased in the first quarter. Average daily turnover was 158,386 shares (double counting) in the first three months, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.6%.
Performance
as of 31 March 2018
| S IMMO share | S IMMO INVEST participating certificates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISIN | AT0000652250/SPI | AT0000795737 (initial listing 1996) |
AT0000630694 (initial listing 2004) |
|
| One year | 43.24% | 11.52% | 12.13% | |
| Three years, p.a. | 23.97% | 9.27% | 10.53% | |
| Ticker symbols | Reuters: SIAG.VI, Bloomberg: SPI:AV | Reuters: SIMIg.VI, Bloomberg: SIIG:AV | ||
| Market | Vienna Stock Exchange | Vienna Stock Exchange | ||
| Market segment | Prime Market | other securities.at | ||
| Index | ATX/IATX/GPR General | – | ||
| Market capitalisation (31 March 2018) | EUR 1,077.37m | EUR 54.86m | ||
| Number of securities (31 March 2018) | 66,917,179 | 434,478 | 116,303 | |
| Market makers | Erste Group/Hauck & Aufhäuser/ Baader Bank/Raiffeisen Centrobank |
| in EUR | S IMMO share price AT0000652250 |
S IMMO INVEST price AT0000795737 |
S IMMO INVEST price AT0000630694 |
ATX | IATX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2017 | 11.240 | 93.010 | 93.000 | 2,828.79 | 263.08 |
| 31 December 2017 | 16.150 | 98.000 | 99.010 | 3,420.14 | 330.24 |
| 31 March 2018 | 16.100 | 99.500 | 100.000 | 3,428.53 | 334.33 |
S IMMO bonds
| ISIN | Maturity | Coupon | Total nominal value in kEUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT0000A19SB5 | 02 October 2019 | 3.00% | 100,000.00 |
| AT0000A177D2 | 16 June 2021 | 4.50% | 89,739.50 |
| AT0000A1DBM5 | 08 April 2025 | 3.25% | 33,993.50 |
| AT0000A1DWK5 | 20 April 2027 | 3.25% | 65,000.00 |
| AT0000A1Z9D9 | 06 February 2024 | 1.75% | 100,000.00 |
| AT0000A1Z9C1 | 06 February 2030 | 2.875% | 50,000.00 |
S IMMO INVEST participating certificates and corporate bonds
In the first quarter of 2018, S IMMO AG issued two corporate bonds. The six-year tranche was issued with a volume of EUR 100m and a fixed-rated coupon of 1.75% p.a. The twelve-year tranche was issued with a volume of EUR 50m and a fixed-rated coupon of 2.875% p.a.
With effect as of the end of 2017, S IMMO AG terminated all S IMMO INVEST participating certificates it had issued. Participating certificate liability as of 31 December 2017 was determined at EUR 102.98 per certificate. Out of this amount, EUR 3.00 per participating certificate was paid as a dividend distribution for the fiscal year 2017 and the remaining amount of EUR 99.98 per participating certificate was paid as a repayment on 04 May 2018.
Share data
| 31 March 2018 | 31 March 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Closing price | EUR | 16.100 | 11.240 |
| Average daily turnover for the last 100 days | shares1 | 158,386 | 130,256 |
| Earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter | EUR | 0.22 | 0.21 |
| Book value per share | EUR | 14.37 | 12.33 |
| Difference between share price and book value per share (2018: premium, 2017: discount) | in % | 12 | -9 |
| EPRA NAV per share | EUR | 17.79 | 14.95 |
| Share price discount to EPRA NAV per share | in % | -9 | -25 |
| EPRA NNNAV per share | EUR | 15.27 | 12.82 |
| FFO I per share for the first quarter | EUR | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| FFO II per share for the first quarter | EUR | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Dividend per share | EUR | 0.402 | 0.403 |
1 Double counting
2 The dividend for the financial year 2017 was distributed on 16 May 2018.
3 The dividend that was distributed in 2017 relates to the financial year 2016.
Investor relations activities
S IMMO AG's Management and Investor Relations team took part in numerous investor conferences and roadshows in the first quarter of 2018. In addition to the standard destinations Paris, London (Berenberg Bank) and Zürs (RCB), S IMMO was present at the Oddo Sydler investor conference in Lyon. The Baader Bank roadshow in Warsaw and the Concorde Conference in Budapest were also on the agenda.
Regular contact with Austrian private investors is also an important part of the company's IR activities. S IMMO AG's diversified portfolio in terms of use type and region, sustainable dividend policy and positive share price growth in recent months make the S IMMO share attractive to private shareholders as well. For instance, S IMMO AG was introduced to investment advisers at the stock market information days of the Vienna Stock Exchange in Dornbirn and Innsbruck.
Shareholder structure
At the beginning of the second quarter, further changes in the shareholder structure of S IMMO AG occurred. On 09 April 2018, the company was informed that Sparkassen Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group had disposed of its stake in S IMMO AG. Furthermore, the company was informed that Familie Benko Privatstiftung had acquired around 4.9 million shares in S IMMO AG through SIGNA 2018 Eins GmbH from Sparkassen Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group. On 18 April 2018, Immofinanz AG announced that it had acquired a stake of 29.14% in S IMMO due to share purchase agreements from member companies of RPR Group (approximately 14.6 million shares) and SIGNA Group (approximately 4.9 million shares). The transaction is subject to various conditions precedent, in particular to the approval of the antitrust authorities in Austria, Germany and other jurisdictions.
EPRA key figures
| in EUR | 31 March 2018 |
31 December 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| EPRA NAV per share | 17.79 | 17.63 |
| EPRA NNNAV per share | 15.27 | 15.13 |
| Share price discount to EPRA NAV per share in % |
-9 | -8 |
| EPRA net initial yield in % | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| 31 March 2018 in kEUR |
31 December 2017 |
|
|---|---|---|
| EPRA NAV | ||
| Consolidated shareholders' equity net of non-controlling interests |
951,266 | 940,815 |
| Revaluation of other non-current investments |
79,009 | 77,525 |
| Fair value of derivative financial instruments |
13,407 | 15,960 |
| Deferred taxes on derivative financial instruments |
-3,352 | -3,977 |
| Other deferred taxes | 137,106 | 136,828 |
| EPRA NAV | 1,177,436 | 1,167,151 |
| EPRA NAV per share in EUR | 17.79 | 17.63 |
| in kEUR | 31 March 2018 | 31 March 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| EPRA earnings and EPRA earnings per share (EPS) |
||
| Consolidated net income for the period attributable to shareholders |
14,678 | 13,728 |
| Results from property valuation | -9,356 | -9,752 |
| Income from property disposals incl. transaction costs |
0 | 0 |
| Tax on income from disposals | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in market value of derivatives |
-1,710 | -364 |
| Deferred taxes in respect of EPRA adjustments |
1,585 | 910 |
| Minority interests in respect of the above |
0 | 2,426 |
| EPRA earnings | 5,197 | 6,948 |
| EPRA EPS in EUR | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| 31 March 2018 in kEUR |
31 December 2017 |
|
|---|---|---|
| EPRA NNNAV | ||
| EPRA NAV | 1,177,436 | 1,167,151 |
| EPRA NAV per share in EUR | 17.79 | 17.63 |
| Fair value of derivative financial instruments |
-13,407 | -15,960 |
| Deferred taxes on derivative financial instruments |
3,352 | 3,977 |
| Other deferred taxes | -137,106 | -136,828 |
| Fair value of liabilities | -25,651 | -22,663 |
| Deferred taxes on debt adjustment | 6,413 | 5,666 |
| EPRA NNNAV | 1,011,037 | 1,001,343 |
| EPRA NNNAV per share in EUR | 15.27 | 15.13 |
Calculation of FFO I
| in kEUR | 31 March 2018 | 31 March 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | 14,700 | 16,160 |
| Non-cash taxes | 3,011 | 1,279 |
| Adjusted net income | 17,711 | 17,439 |
| Non-cash revaluation result | -9,356 | -9,752 |
| Non-cash depreciation and amortisation | 1,774 | 2,081 |
| Sales result | 0 | 0 |
| Other non-cash/non-recurring effects | 1,139 | 675 |
| Non-cash valuation of derivatives | -1,710 | -364 |
| Non-cash FX result | 225 | -131 |
| FFO (without results from disposals) | 9,783 | 9,948 |
| FFO I per share in EUR | 0.15 | 0.15 |
Interim Management Report
Economic overview
Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in both the eurozone and the European Union (EU) during the first quarter of 2018. This figure is based on a preliminary flash estimate that was published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, at the beginning of May. In the fourth quarter of 2017, GDP expanded by 0.7% in the eurozone and 0.6% in the EU.
Compared with the first quarter of 2017, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 2.5% in the eurozone and 2.4% in the EU during the first quarter of 2018.
CEE
The available economic indicators for the first quarter of 2018 suggest that the economies of the CEE region continue to enjoy robust growth. Strong private household consumption is likely being driven by rising income and low unemployment. Revised monetary policy and a positive business climate should support investment activity. Healthy but slower regional GDP growth of 4.4% is projected for the first quarter of 2018.
Austria
The broad global economic upswing will continue to bolster the Austrian economy. Growth is expected to come in at 2.9% in 2018 and 2.3% in 2019. The upswing is being supported primarily by exports and private consumption.
Real estate market overview
Austria
In the first quarter, the take-up on the Viennese office market amounted to 41,800 m², which was approximately 60% above the prior-year figure. The vacancy rate decreased to 5.2%. Overall, 280,000 m² of new space is expected to be delivered in 2018, with the majority coming from the completion of large-volume projects.
The Viennese hotel industry continued its positive development and reached another record in overnight stays. During the first quarter, overnight stays increased to EUR 2.9m, which corresponds to a plus of 7.5% compared with the prior year. Net room revenues for January and February registered growth of 19.9%.
Germany
Purchase prices and rents for apartments continue to rise in major German cities. The main drivers are the positive population development, the high employment rate and the supply shortage. Accordingly, vacancy rates are low. The average increase in prices in major German cities was between 15% and 20% in year-on-year comparison. It is unlikely that this upward price pressure will end in the near future.
Berlin's office market had a strong start in 2018 and is on pace to set new records. Take-up amounted to 210,400 m² and the vacancy rate decreased to 2.9%. Prime rents continued climbing during the first quarter. An area of 69,800 m² was made available for the market. The refurbishment of existing outdated office buildings is a major part of the project pipeline and thus will not contribute to the expansion of office space.
Sources: Budapest Research Forum, CBRE, Colliers, Cushman and Wakefield, EHL Research, Vienna Research Forum, www.absl.ro, www.b2b.wien.info, www.dbresearch.com, www.ec.europa.eu, www.focus-economics.com, www.ihs.ac.at, www.news.gtp.gr, www.pwc.ch, www.tradingeconomics.com
CEE
During the first quarter of 2018, the total demand on the Budapest office market advanced by 36% compared with the prior year, amounting to an area of 91,100 m². The majority of the total leasing activity was related to new leases, which accounted for 54,150 m² of space and thus represented a percentage of 59.5%. Overall, 139 new lease agreements with an average size of 655 m² were concluded. Furthermore, 18,280 m² of new office space were delivered to the market. The vacancy rate of 7.3% was the lowest rate ever recorded on the Budapest office market.
The hotel industry in the CEE region continues to enjoy positive development. The Budapest hotel market was among the top performers in terms of revenue per available room, which is expected to advance by 9.9% in 2018. At the same time, the positive trend is continuing for the hotel market in Prague. Revenue per available room is projected to grow by 6% and an occupancy rate of 81% is expected.
Transactions for a total of 27,000 m² were concluded on the office market in Bratislava, with the biggest leasing transaction representing 6,638 m². The vacancy rate decreased to 6.0%. No office buildings have been delivered to the market since the beginning of the year. The completion of 64,000 m² of new office space is planned for the second quarter.
On the Bucharest office market, the total leasing activity amounted to 70,000 m² in the first quarter of 2018. New leases accounted for 60% of the total activity and 30% of the demand came from companies that moved to modern office buildings. Only one building with a total area of 28,000 m² was delivered to the market in the first quarter. A total of 230,000 m² of new office space is currently scheduled to be completed in 2018 – including the office building The Mark.
The outlook for the Romanian retail market remains very promising, as GDP growth is expected to total 4.8%. In February 2018, retail trade increased by 6.6% compared with the prior year. Current plans call for 175,000 m² of new retail space to be completed over the course of 2018.
Business and earnings development
Property portfolio
As of 31 March 2018, S IMMO's property portfolio consisted of 259 (31 December 2017: 241) properties with a book value of EUR 1,887.9m (31 December 2017: EUR 1,839.7m) and a total area of around 1.2m m² (31 December 2017: 1.2m m²). The occupancy rate of the portfolio in the reporting period was 94.8% (31 December 2017: 94.8%). The overall rental yield was 6.1% (31 December 2017: 6.1%).
The properties are located in Austria and Germany as well as in CEE. Based on book value, properties in Austria made up 23.4% (31 December 2017: 23.9%) of the portfolio, while properties in Germany comprised 42.7% (31 December 2017: 42.0%). The properties in CEE accounted for 33.9% (31 December 2017: 34.1%).
Based on the main use type, the portfolio broke down into 35.9% office buildings (31 December 2017: 39.3%), 20.9% retail properties (31 December 2017: 21.4%), 27.6% residential properties (31 December 2017: 27.0%) and 15.6% hotels (31 December 2017: 12.3%).
Earnings performance – increase of earnings per share
The very successful financial year 2017, in which the second best result in the company's history was generated, was characterised among other things by the profit-generating, cycle-oriented disposals of the Viertel Zwei and Serdika Shopping Center properties with the accompanying office property, which generated positive final revaluation results.
Despite the associated decrease in rental income to EUR 24.6m in the first quarter (Q1 2017: EUR 28.9m), the earnings per share rose from EUR 0.21 in the first quarter 2017 to EUR 0.22 in the first quarter 2018. The factors for this development included the elimination of participating certificate expenses due to the cancellation of the participation certificates in the financial year 2017, significant positive earnings from hotel operations of EUR 1.9m (Q1 2017: EUR 0.3m) and positive effects in the financial result from derivatives valuations and an improved cost of funding.
Results from property valuation amounted to EUR 9.4m in the first quarter and were approximately on the level of the prior year (Q1 2017: EUR 9.8m), which meant net profit for the period amounted to EUR 14.7m (Q1 2017: EUR 16.2m). The results attributable to shareholders in the parent company increased to EUR 14.7m (Q1 2017: EUR 13.7m).
Development of gross profits
In the first three months of 2018, total revenues amounted to EUR 43.5m (Q1 2017: EUR 46.5m), down slightly from the prioryear level due to the disposals that were completed in 2017. The decrease in rental income due to disposals was countered by property purchases in Germany and a positive like-for-like performance of the portfolio properties. After the first half of the year was characterised by the renovation of the Vienna Marriott Hotel in both 2016 and 2017, there was also a significant increase in revenues from hotel operations to EUR 10.0m in the first quarter of 2018 (Q1 2017: EUR 7.4m). A positive effect from disposals was also observed in property operating expenses, which were reduced from EUR 16.5m in the first quarter of 2017 to EUR 14.4m as of 31 March 2018.
Broken down by region, rental income in the first quarter of 2018 was as follows: Austria and Germany contributed 58.3% (Q1 2017: 53.6%) and CEE 41.7% (Q1 2017: 46.4%). In terms of main use type, commercial properties contributed 75.4% (Q1 2017: 82.8%) and residential properties 24.6% (Q1 2017: 17.2%) of the rental income.
Property investments
In the first three months of 2018, S IMMO was selectively active in terms of acquisitions with a focus on properties in medium-sized German cities. Deals were closed for the acquisition of 18 properties with a total purchase price of EUR 26.3m in the first quarter. In addition, contracts for the purchase of another 13 properties with a total transaction volume of EUR 43.6m were signed as of the publication date of this report.
In addition, the interest in Immofinanz AG was increased to approximately 12% and the position in CA Immobilien Anlagen AG was expanded to a much lesser extent in the first quarter. As a result, other financial assets increased to EUR 453.1m in total as of 31 March 2018 (31 December 2017: EUR 300.2m). All shares acquired in the first quarter of 2018 are entitled to dividends in relation to the distributions expected in the financial year 2018.
Development of EBITDA and EBIT
EBITDA fell from EUR 19.5m in the first quarter of 2017 to EUR 17.3m in the first quarter of 2018. Due to the effects described above, EBIT declined from EUR 27.2m in the first quarter of 2017 to EUR 24.9m in the first quarter of 2018.
Financial result
The financial result including participating certificates improved considerably year-on-year. It was improved from EUR -9.3m to EUR -6.7m thanks to positive derivatives valuations and the elimination of the participating certificate results.
Moreover, cost of funding (financing costs excluding bonds and participating certificate costs), which was reduced from 2.94% as of 31 March 2017 to 2.30% as of 31 March 2018, contributed significantly.
Rental income by property use type1
1 Not including Vienna Marriott Hotel and Budapest Marriott Hotel
Increase of EBT and earnings per share
EBIT rose to EUR 18.1 m (Q1 2017: EUR 17.9m). Due to higher tax expenses net profit for the period came to EUR 14.7m (Q1 2017: EUR 16.2m). Net income for the period attributable to shareholders in the parent company increased to EUR 14.7m (Q1 2017: EUR 13.7m). As a consequence, earnings per share rose to EUR 0.22 (Q1 2017: EUR 0.21).
Consolidated statement of financial position
S IMMO Group's total assets increased from EUR 2,272.3m as of 31 December 2017 to EUR 2,504.2m as of 31 March 2018. Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 March 2018 were EUR 75.1m (31 December 2017: EUR 73.4m). In the first quarter of 2018, two additional corporate bonds were issued with a volume of EUR 100m for the six-year bond and a volume of EUR 50m for the twelve-year bond. Both bonds have coupons with a fixed interest rate: 1.75% p.a. for the six-year bond and 2.875% p.a. for the twelve-year bond. In terms of real estate, properties were acquired in Germany and progress was made on the development of the office building The Mark.
Equity not including minority shares increased to EUR 951.3m in the first quarter of 2018 (31 December 2017: EUR 940.8m). The book value per share improved slightly to EUR 14.37 (31 December 2017: EUR 14.21). The equity ratio fell from 41.6% as of 31 December 2017 to 38.1% as of 31 March 2018, mainly due to the described balance-sheet extensions.
Financing
A key figure for the assessment of the financing structure is the loan-to-value ratio (LTV ratio). S IMMO distinguishes between two types of this key figure: the LTV ratio for financing secured with properties (mortgages) and the LTV ratio for unsecured financing. The latter mainly consists of bonds issued by S IMMO AG.
S IMMO's reported property investments amounted to EUR 2,339.2m as of 31 March 2018 (31 December 2017: EUR 2,138.2m). The LTV ratio for financing secured with properties came to 36.5% (31 December 2017: 36.6%), the same amount as posted at the end of 2017 and well below the level reported as of 31 March 2017 of 40.8%.
S IMMO has unsecured financing as well. The LTV ratio for unsecured financing minus cash and cash equivalents rose to 17.9% (31 December 2017: 12.7%) in the reporting period, mainly due to the bond issues in the first quarter. In total, the company's LTV ratio was 54.4% (31 December 2017: 49.3%). The calculation of both key figures is described in detail in the 2017 Annual Report.
Risk management report
S IMMO AG is exposed to all risks typical for the industry in connection with its business activities (purchase, letting, development and sale of properties in various regions and use types). These include strategic, property-specific, financial and other risks. By identifying, analysing, managing and monitoring risks and opportunities, the company strives to detect negative developments and potential success factors in good time and take them into account in its decision making processes.
Potential risks for the current financial year and the risk management of S IMMO AG are set out in detail in the 2017 Annual Report (starting on page 67).
The probability of occurrence of the stated risks depends on a large number of factors such as economic development in the markets in which the company operates or the cyclical fluctuations to which the property industry is exposed. S IMMO invests in properties and property companies within the European Union, and its property portfolio is diversified by region and use type.
According to the forecasts of the European Commission, the robust economic growth within the EU is set to continue. In Austria, the European Commission expects GDP growth of 2.9% for 2018 and 2.3% for 2019. For the EU and the eurozone, GDP is predicted to rise by 2.3% in 2018 and 2.0% in 2019. The reasons for the ongoing positive trend include an improved situation on the employment market and generally positive economic sentiment.
Despite these sound prospects, there are uncertain factors such as the outcome of Brexit negotiations, geopolitical tensions and the protectionist trends in some countries that could negatively affect S IMMO's business operations.
As far as the property markets are concerned, the company expects that the properties completed in 2018 will attract high demand and that sale and rental prices will remain stable. If the economic situation in the markets were to deteriorate unexpectedly, the Group would have to expect an increase in industry, property portfolio, property valuation, letting and rental default risk.
In addition to the risks associated with its operating activities, S IMMO is exposed to the market risk on the capital markets as a listed company. Alongside the S IMMO share, the securities of companies (Immofinanz AG and CA Immobilien Anlagen AG) in which the company has a stake are exposed to the risk of volatility. A fall in the share price would have a negative impact on S IMMO's equity.
Moreover Immofinanz and CA Immo are exposed to similar risks to those of S IMMO, particularly all risks associated with the purchase, development, operation and sale of properties.
In addition to internal regulations and guidelines, risk management at S IMMO comprises ongoing reports to the Management Board in the context of regular meetings. Furthermore, there are control measures for the purpose of early detection, management and monitoring of risks. The Management Board takes the key decisions relating to risks. An Internal Control System is in place for all key business processes. In addition, accounting provisions are made for potential risks.
Potential risks are also countered by opportunities: S IMMO is currently benefiting from the dynamic growth on the German property market and the strong economic development in CEE. Against this background, the company is realising development projects and making opportunistic purchases and sales when appropriate.
Outlook
Taking advantage of property cycles is a key part of the company's strategy. Currently S IMMO AG continues to benefit from the positive economic development in its markets as well as the lowinterest environment and the high price levels in many property markets.
The company currently sees an attractive price level for purchases primarily in up-and-coming major German cities such as Leipzig, Kiel and Rostock. These cities have a good demographic profile and growth potential as a result of the population influx. The purchase of properties with stable yields and low rents ensures a sustainable cash flow while also creating upside potential.
Renovation of the Sun Plaza shopping centre in Bucharest was successfully completed in the first quarter. In addition, first tenants are currently moving into the Einsteinova Business Center and the office building The Mark in Bucharest is expected to be completed this year. Renovation work on the residential and office building Siebenbrunnengasse in Vienna will also commence this year.
11 INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated interim financial statements
| Consolidated statement of financial position as of 31 March 2018 |
12 |
|---|---|
| Consolidated income statement for the three months ended on 31 March 2018 |
14 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended on 31 March 2018 |
15 |
| Consolidated cash flow statement for the three months ended on 31 March 2018 |
16 |
| Changes in consolidated equity | 17 |
| Notes to the consolidated interim financial statements (condensed) |
18 |
Consolidated statement of financial position as of 31 March 2018
| Assets EUR '000 | Notes | 31 March 2018 | 31 December 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-current assets | |||
| Investment properties | |||
| Rented properties | 3.1.1. | 1,710,982 | 1,668,405 |
| Properties under development and undeveloped land | 3.1.1. | 42,326 | 37,100 |
| 1,753,308 | 1,705,505 | ||
| Owner-operated properties | 3.1.2. | 128,265 | 127,875 |
| Other plant and equipment | 4,601 | 4,655 | |
| Intangible assets | 223 | 230 | |
| Interests in companies measured at equity | 11,177 | 12,237 | |
| Group interests | 2,812 | 842 | |
| Loans to companies measured at equity | 11,192 | 10,946 | |
| Other financial assets | 3.1.3. | 453,070 | 300,175 |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,347 | 2,277 | |
| 2,366,995 | 2,164,742 |
Current assets
| Inventories | 3.1.4. | 507 | 530 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 7,347 | 8,447 | |
| Other financial assets | 35,729 | 6,607 | |
| Other assets | 12,220 | 12,239 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3.1.5. | 75,083 | 73,390 |
| 130,886 | 101,213 | ||
| Assets held for sale | 3.1.6. | 6,300 | 6,300 |
| 137,186 | 107,513 | ||
| 2,504,181 | 2,272,255 |
| Equity and liabilities EUR '000 | Notes | 31 March 2018 | 31 December 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| Share capital | 240,544 | 240,544 | |
| Capital reserves | 68,832 | 68,832 | |
| Other reserves | 641,890 | 631,439 | |
| 951,266 | 940,815 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 3,633 | 3,611 | |
| 954,899 | 944,426 | ||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Issued bonds | 3.1.8. | 436,459 | 287,518 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3.1.9. | 743,025 | 686,589 |
| Provisions | 2,385 | 2,334 | |
| Other liabilities | 8 | 7 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 136,101 | 135,128 | |
| 1,317,978 | 1,111,576 | ||
| Current liabilities |
| Subordinated participating certificate capital | 3.1.7. | 56,717 | 56,717 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial liabilities | 3.1.9. | 125,538 | 113,398 |
| Income tax liabilities | 4,626 | 4,666 | |
| Trade payables | 8,739 | 7,363 | |
| Other liabilities | 35,684 | 34,109 | |
| 231,304 | 216,253 |
Consolidated income statement
for the three months ended on 31 March 2018
| EUR '000 | Notes | 01 – 03 / 2018 | 01 – 03 / 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Rental income | 3.2.1. | 24,591 | 28,929 |
| Revenues from operating costs | 8,937 | 10,133 | |
| Revenues from hotel operations | 3.1.2. | 10,014 | 7,447 |
| 43,542 | 46,509 | ||
| Other operating income | 553 | 483 | |
| Property operating expenses | 3.2.2. | -14,438 | -16,488 |
| Hotel operating expenses | 3.2.2. | -8,069 | -7,150 |
| Gross profit | 21,588 | 23,354 | |
| Income from property disposals | 0 | 1,741 | |
| Book value of disposals | 0 | -1,741 | |
| Gains on property disposals | 3.2.3. | 0 | 0 |
| Management expenses | -4,320 | -3,825 | |
| Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) | 17,268 | 19,529 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -1,774 | -2,081 | |
| Results from property valuation | 9,356 | 9,752 | |
| Operating result (EBIT) | 24,8500 | 27,200 | |
| Financing costs | 3.2.4. | -6,965 | -9,290 |
| Financing income | 3.2.4. | 954 | 851 |
| Results from companies measured at equity | 3.2.4. | -710 | -93 |
| Participating certificates result | 3.1.7. | 0 | -719 |
| Net income before tax (EBT) | 18.18,129 | 17,949 | |
| Income tax | 3.2.5. | -3,429 | -1,789 |
| Consolidated net income for the period | 14,700 | 16,160 | |
| of which attributable to shareholders in parent company | 14,678 | 13,728 | |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 22 | 2,432 | |
undiluted = diluted 0.22 0.21
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the three months ended on 31 March 2018
| EUR '000 | 01 – 03 / 2018 | 01 – 03 / 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated net income for the period | 14,700 | 16,160 |
| Change in value of cash flow hedges | 441 | 2,547 |
| Income tax on cash flow hedges | -100 | -488 |
| Reclassification of derivatives valuation effects | 312 | 1,062 |
| Reserve for foreign exchange rate differences | 226 | -295 |
| Valuation of financial instruments available for sale | -8,778 | 6,183 |
| Income taxes from measurement of financial instruments available for sale | 2,195 | -1,546 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period (realised through profit or loss) | -5,704 | 7,463 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | 8,996 | 23,623 |
| of which attributable to shareholders in parent company | 8,974 | 20,976 |
| of which attributable to non-controlling interests | 22 | 2,647 |
Consolidated cash flow statement
for the three months ended on 31 March 2018
| EUR '000 | 01 – 03 / 2018 | 01 – 03 / 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 16,849 | 19,019 |
| Changes in net current assets | 2,483 | 837 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | 19,332 | 19,856 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | -220,843 | -62,938 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 203,204 | 20,822 |
| Total | 1,693 | -22,260 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as of 01 January | 73,390 | 66,029 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as of 31 March | 75,083 | 43,769 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 1,693 | -22,260 |
Changes in consolidated equity
| EUR '000 | Share capital |
Capital reserves |
Foreign currency translation reserve |
Hedge accounting reserve |
AFS reserve |
Other reserves |
Sub-total S IMMO share holders |
Non controlling interests |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of 01 January 2018 | 240,544 | 68,832 | -17,200 | -6,022 | 25,053 | 629,608 | 940,815 | 3,611 | 944,426 |
| Changeover effects of first-time application of IFRS 9 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,478 | 1,478 | 0 | 1,478 |
| Total after adjustment due to first time application of IFRS 9 |
240,544 | 68,832 | -17,200 | -6,022 | 25,053 | 631,086 | 942,293 | 3,611 | 945,904 |
| Consolidated net income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14,678 | 14,678 | 22 | 14,700 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 225 | 653 | -6,583 | 0 | -5,705 | 0 | -5,705 |
| Repurchase of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| As of 31 March 2018 | 240,544 | 68,832 | -16,975 | -5,369 | 18,470 | 645,764 | 951,266 | 3,633 | 954,899 |
| As of 01 January 2017 | 240,544 | 68,832 | -17,365 | -17,585 | -3,858 | 525,037 | 795,605 | 28,737 | 824,342 |
| Consolidated net income for the period |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13,728 | 13,728 | 2,432 | 16,160 |
| Other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -295 | 2,906 | 4,637 | 0 | 7,248 | 215 | 7,463 |
| Repurchase of treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Change in non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -350 | -350 |
| As of 31 March 2017 | 240,544 | 68,832 | -17,660 | -14,679 | 779 | 538,765 | 816,581 | 31,034 | 847,615 |
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 ultimate 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 and since 2007 in the Prime Market segment. S IMMO was included in the Austrian ATX benchmark index for the first time on 18 September 2017. It has subsidiaries in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Denmark. As of 31 March 2018, S IMMO Group owned properties in all the above countries except Denmark. S IMMO Group is an international real estate group that engages in buying, selling, real estate project development, letting, asset management, and operating hotels and shopping centres as well as in revitalising and renovating properties in Austria, Germany and CEE (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Croatia).
2. Accounting and valuation policies
2.1. Accounting policies
The consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended on 31 March 2018 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 on 31 December 2017.
In preparing the consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended on 31 March 2018, the accounting and valuation policies applied in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended on 31 December 2017 have been applied substantially unchanged.
The financial statements for the three months ended on 31 March 2018 have neither been audited nor reviewed by independent auditors.
The accounting policies of all companies included in the consolidation are based on the uniform accounting regulations of S IMMO Group. The financial year for all companies included in the consolidation is the year ending on 31 December.
The consolidated interim financial statements are presented rounded to the nearest 1,000 euros (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
For the preparation of these consolidated interim financial statements, IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments, IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers, a clarification to IFRS 15 and amendments to IFRS 1 and IAS 28 (AIP 2014–2016) were applicable from 01 January 2018 onwards. For a more detailed description of these and future changes and their impact on the consolidated financial statements, please refer to the 2017 consolidated financial statements. None of the new standards to be applied had any significant impact on these interim financial statements. For one equity investment previously measured at amortised cost less impairment, the book value was adjusted by kEUR 1,970 on the basis of IFRS 9. The change was recognised with an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.
| Type of financial asset | Original valuation category | New valuation category | Original book value under | New book value under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| under IAS 39 | under IFRS 9 | IAS 39 | IFRS 9 | |
| Group interests | Financial assets available for sale |
Financial assets measured at fair value not recognised in profit or loss (OCI option) |
kEUR 535 | kEUR 2,505 |
New standards and interpretations which have been approved for application in the EU, but are not yet required to be applied for the financial year 2018 were not applied (further information can be found in the consolidated financial statements for the financial year 2017).
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 | Rented properties | Properties under development and undeveloped land |
|---|---|---|
| As of 01 January 2017 | 1,917,303 | 20,801 |
| Additions | 90,941 | 17,168 |
| Disposals | -1,741 | 0 |
| Other changes | -2,148 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value (reali sed through profit or loss) |
128,316 | -869 |
| Reclassifications as proper ties held for sale |
-464,266 | 0 |
| As of 31 December 2017 | 1,668,405 | 37,100 |
| whereof pledged as security |
1,606,715 | 31,670 |
| Additions | 33,221 | 5,226 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 |
| Other changes | 0 | 0 |
| Changes in fair value (reali sed through profit or loss) |
9,356 | 0 |
| Reclassifications as proper ties held for sale |
0 | 0 |
| As of 31 March 2018 | 1,710,982 | 42,326 |
| whereof pledged as security |
1,620,372 | 36,896 |
Consisting of:
Rented properties
| 1,710,982 | 1,668,405 | |
|---|---|---|
| CEE | 529,781 | 523,080 |
| Germany | 799,713 | 765,855 |
| Austria | 381,488 | 379,470 |
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
Properties under development and undeveloped land
| 42,326 | 37,100 | |
|---|---|---|
| CEE | 42,326 | 37,100 |
| Germany | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 0 | 0 |
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
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 2017 annual financial statements and correspond to level 3 of the IFRS 13.86 fair value hierarchy. The valuation result for the investment properties in the first quarter of 2018 is based on internal calculation models with input parameters that have changed since the preparation of the 2017 annual financial statements but with the same valuation methods as applied for the 2017 annual financial statements. The valuations of the first quarter apply to all segments.
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. Other financials assets
Other financial assets mainly include shares in the companies Immofinanz AG and CA Immobilien Anlagen AG that are accounted for as available-for-sale securities. Accounting is carried out using FVOCI, whereby recycling via the income statement is no longer permissible due to the entry into force of IFRS 9. In the first quarter, S IMMO acquired a package of 60,000,000 shares in Immofinanz AG over the counter. In addition, much smaller quantities of shares in Immofinanz AG and CA Immobilien Anlagen AG were purchased on the stock exchange.
3.1.4. Inventories
Inventories exist to a minor extent and are measured at cost. The net realisable value of inventories does not exceed their book values.
3.1.5. Cash and cash equivalents
| 75,083 | 73,390 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash in hand | 280 | 276 |
| Bank balances | 74,803 | 73,114 |
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
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. This is currently intended for one property in Germany.
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,300 | 6,300 |
| 6,300 | 6,300 |
3.1.7. Participating certificates (subordinated)
In the second quarter of 2017, S IMMO exercised the cancellation right and cancelled all participating certificates it had issued effective from 31 December 2017. As a result, income entitlements and hidden reserves were allocated for the financial year 2017 for the last time.
The participation certificate liability determined in this way as of 31 December 2017 was approved by the Supervisory Board at the meeting on 04 April 2018. All payments have been made in accordance with the contract within one month from this date. On 31 March 2018, the participating certificate tranche with the ISIN AT0000795737 was listed at a price of EUR 99.50 per certificate; the tranche with the ISIN AT0000630694 was listed at a price of EUR 100.00 per certificate.
3.1.8. Issued bonds
In February 2018, S IMMO AG issued two bonds. A bond (ISIN AT0000A1Z9D9) with a total nominal value of kEUR 100,000 divided into 200,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 500 each and a second bond (ISIN AT0000A1Z9C1) with a total nominal value of kEUR 50,000 divided into 100,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 500 each. Taking into account the issuing costs to be offset, this resulted in an addition of bond liabilities of kEUR 99,134 or kEUR 49,708 in the reporting period.
The following table shows key data of all issued corporate bonds:
| ISIN | Total nominal value in EUR '000 |
Coupon | Effective interest rate | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT0000A177D2 | 89,739.5 | 4.500% | 4.66% | 16 June 2021 |
| AT0000A19SB5 | 100,000 | 3.000% | 3.13% | 02 October 2019 |
| AT0000A1DBM5 | 33,993.5 | 3.250% | 3.36% | 08 April 2025 |
| AT0000A1DWK5 | 65,000 | 3.250% | 3.31% | 20 April 2027 |
| AT0000A1Z9D9 | 100,000 | 1.750% | 1.90% | 06 February 2024 |
| AT0000A1Z9C1 | 50,000 | 2.875% | 2.93% | 06 February 2030 |
All of the bonds are listed in the Corporates Prime segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
3.1.9. Other financial liabilities
The other current and non-current financial liabilities (excluding participating certificates liabilities) amounted to kEUR 868,563 (31 December 2017: kEUR 799,987) in total.
3.1.10. Derivatives
The S IMMO Group currently uses swaps and caps to manage the interest rate risk in connection with variable-rated property financing. These derivatives were disclosed under other financial assets (31 March 2018: kEUR 1,338; 31 December 2017: kEUR 1,170) and under other financial liabilities (31 March 2018: kEUR 14,745; 31 December 2017: kEUR 17,130). 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 2017 annual financial statements. The measurement falls under level 2 of the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy. Following the methods used as of 31 December 2017, 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 2018, expenses of kEUR 441 (Q1 2017: kEUR 2,547) were recognised under equity without affecting the income statement. Overall, valuation- and OCI recycling effects had a positive contribution to earnings in the consolidated income statement in the amount of kEUR 1,710 (Q1 2017: kEUR 364).
31 March 2018
| EUR '000 | Nominal | Positive fair value |
Negative fair value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swaps | 483,289 | 486 | -14,745 |
| Caps | 195,000 | 852 | 0 |
| Total | 678,289 | 1,338 | -14,745 |
31 December 2017
| Total | 609,035 | 1,170 | -17,130 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caps | 195,000 | 848 | 0 | |
| Swaps | 414,035 | 322 | -17,130 | |
| EUR '000 | Nominal | Positive fair value |
Negative fair value |
3.2. Consolidated income statement
3.2.1. Rental income
Rental income by property use type was as follows:
| 24,591 | 28,929 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels | 1,148 | 1,194 |
| Retail | 9,370 | 11,505 |
| Residential | 6,043 | 4,981 |
| Office | 8,030 | 11,249 |
| EUR '000 | 01– 03/2018 | 01– 03/2017 |
The decrease in rental income is due to disposals of the properties Viertel 2 and Serdika in the third quarter of 2017.
3.2.2. Operating costs and expenses from properties and hotel operations
These expenses are almost exclusively expenses related to investment properties. They consist mainly of operating costs, valuation allowances for rents receivable, 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 first three months of 2018 was 592 (Q1 2017: 556), 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 2018, no property was sold.
3.2.4. Financing result
The net financing result was made up as follows:
| EUR '000 | 01– 03/2018 | 01– 03/2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Financing expense | -7,675 | -9,383 |
| Financing income | 954 | 851 |
| -6,721 | -8,532 |
3.2.5. Taxes on income
| EUR '000 | 01– 03/2018 | 01– 03/2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Current tax expense | -1,007 | -389 |
| Deferred tax expense | -2,422 | -1,400 |
| -3,429 | -1,789 |
4. Operating segments
Segment reporting for S IMMO Group is based on geographical regions. The assessment and analysis of the regional structure follows the strategic direction, which differentiates between Austria, Germany and CEE. The regions are as follows:
Austria: This operating segment includes all the Group's Austrian subsidiaries, apart from those with property in Germany.
Germany: This operating segment includes the German subsidiaries and also subsidiaries in Denmark and Austria holding properties in Germany.
CEE: This operating segment comprises the subsidiaries in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, 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.
| Austria | Germany | CEE | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR '000 | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Rental income | 4,666 | 6,848 | 9,677 | 8,655 | 10,248 | 13,426 | 24,591 | 28,929 |
| Revenues from operating costs | 1,225 | 1,793 | 2,828 | 2,624 | 4,884 | 5,716 | 8,937 | 10,133 |
| Revenues from hotel operations | 5,353 | 3,058 | 0 | 0 | 4,661 | 4,389 | 10,014 | 7,447 |
| Total revenues | 11,244 | 11,699 | 12,505 | 11,279 | 19,793 | 23,531 | 43,542 | 46,509 |
| Other operating income | 313 | 286 | 200 | 134 | 40 | 63 | 553 | 483 |
| Property operating expenses | -2,256 | -2,970 | -6,408 | -6,218 | -5,774 | -7,300 | -14,438 | -16,488 |
| Hotel operating expenses | -4,673 | -3,785 | 0 | 0 | -3,396 | -3,365 | -8,069 | -7,150 |
| Gross profit | 4,628 | 5,230 | 6,297 | 5,195 | 10,663 | 12,929 | 21,588 | 23,354 |
| Gains on property disposals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Management expenses | -2,574 | -2,150 | -1,228 | -1,086 | -518 | -589 | -4,320 | -3,825 |
| EBITDA | 2,054 | 3,080 | 5,069 | 4,109 | 10,145 | 12,340 | 17,268 | 19,529 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -1,093 | -1,105 | -42 | -19 | -639 | -957 | -1,774 | -2,081 |
| Results from property valuation | 1,400 | 143 | 3,657 | 1,907 | 4,299 | 7,702 | 9,356 | 9,752 |
| EBIT | 2,361 | 2,118 | 8,684 | 5,997 | 13,805 | 19,085 | 24,850 | 27,200 |
| 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 | |
| Non-current assets | 916,031 | 759,947 | 801,046 | 766,720 | 649,918 | 638,075 | 2,366,995 | 2,164,742 |
| Non-current liabilities | 672,403 | 512,973 | 320,349 | 275,996 | 325,226 | 322,607 | 1,317,978 | 1,111,576 |
5. Other obligations and contingent liabilities
In the S IMMO Group, there were a number of open legal disputes as of 31 March 2018. However, in Management's opinion, neither the individual amounts involved nor the total were material.
6. Related party disclosures
For the S IMMO Group, related parties as of 31 March 2018 are as follows:
- S IMMO Group's managing bodies
- Vienna Insurance Group
- RPR Privatstiftung
- Familie Benko Privatstiftung
- Arealis Liegenschaftsmanagement GmbH
- Associated companies and joint venture companies
Each division is operated independently of every other division. The chief operating decision maker for the divisions is the CEO.
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
- Manfred Rapf, Wien
- Wilhelm Rasinger, Vienna
There were the following receivables and payables due to Vienna Insurance Group (2018) and accordingly Vienna Insurance Group and Erste Group (2017) as of 31 March 2018 and as of 31 December 2017:
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Other receivables | 80 | 3,830 |
| Bank balances | 0 | 60,405 |
| Receivables | 80 | 64,235 |
| Liabilities | 152,115 | 396,748 |
|---|---|---|
| Other liabilities | 0 | 1,224 |
| Trade payables | 0 | 61 |
| Current bank and financial liabilities | 9,709 | 49,368 |
| Non-current bank and financial liabilities | 142,406 | 346,095 |
| EUR '000 | 31.03.2018 | 31.12.2017 |
There were the following expenses and income in connection with Vienna Insurance Group (2018) and accordingly Vienna Insurance Group and Erste Group (2017) in the first three months of the year and the same period last year:
| EUR '000 | 01– 03/2018 | 01– 03/2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Management fees | 0 | -73 |
| Bank loan interest, other financing expenses and service charges |
-1,004 | -4,266 |
| Other expenses | -225 | -304 |
| Expenses | -1,229 | -4,643 |
| EUR '000 | 01– 03/2018 | 01– 03/2017 |
| Rent and operating costs | 0 | 65 |
| Bank interest | 0 | 50 |
| Other interest income | 9 | 0 |
| Income | 9 | 115 |
7. Significant events after the balance sheet date
On 09 April 2018, S IMMO was informed that Sparkassen Versicherung AG Vienna Insurance Group had sold its shares in S IMMO AG. According to the shareholding notification dated 18 April 2018, Immofinanz AG has acquired shares in S IMMO AG in the amount of 29.14%. The acquisition is subject to the condition precedent of permissibility/non-prohibition under antitrust and competition law.
Vienna, 29 May 2018
Management Board
Ernst Vejdovszky m.p.
Friedrich Wachernig, MBA m.p.
Financial calendar 2018
29 May 2018 Results for the first quarter 2018
30 August 2018 Results for the first half-year 2018 29 November 2018 Results for the first three quarters 2018
Contact
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