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AB Sagax

Quarterly Report Jul 15, 2024

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INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industrial segment

Interim report January – June 2024

FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2024

  • Rental revenue increased 17% to SEK 2,388 M (SEK 2,048 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management increased 5% to SEK 2,056 M (1,956).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 5.70 (5.74).
  • Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK 202 M (–1,367).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 103 M (–707).
  • Profit after tax for the period was SEK 2,058 M (–214).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 1,789 M (1,782), corresponding to SEK 4.91 (5.19) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 1,544 M (1,390), of which acquisitions accounted for SEK 1,033 M (1,096).

SECOND QUARTER OF 2024

  • Rental revenue increased 16% to SEK 1,203 M (SEK 1,040 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management increased 5% to SEK 1,063 M (1,014).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 2.95 (2.97).
  • Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK 141 M (–708).
  • Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK –93 M (–182).
  • Profit after tax for the period was SEK 978 M (53).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital declined 6% to SEK 885 M (944), corresponding to SEK 2.43 (2.76) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 589 M (1,228), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 327 M (1,078).

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2024

Profit from property management for 2024, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 4,300 M. The forecast was presented in the interim report for January–March 2024.

Selected key performance indicators
2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
Profit from property management per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
5.70 5.74 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Change compared with preceding year, % –1 22 15 21 21 20 28
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 5.71 –1.07 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78 12.13
Dividend per Class A and B share, SEK 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65 1.30
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.3 6.8 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4 6.6
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.4 6.5 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7 4.9
Debt ratio at the end of the period, % 45 43 41 45 42 43 44
Properties' market value at the end of period, SEK M 59,875 55,476 57,061 52,682 46,067 37,548 32,625
Yield, % 6.6 6.2 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3 6.4

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 32-33.

Business concept, targets and strategies

Sagax's business concept is to invest in commercial properties, mainly in the warehouse and light industrial segments.

OPERATIONAL TARGETS

Sagax's goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted return for the company's shareholders. This is to be achieved by accomplishing the following operational targets:

  • The company's operations are to generate long-term sustainable return and strong cash flows.
  • The company is to continue to grow through new investments if attractive risk-adjusted returns are expected to be achieved.
  • Cash flow growth in existing operations is to exceed inflation.

FINANCIAL TARGETS

Sagax has the following financial targets:

  • Return on equity, measured over a five-year period, shall exceed 15% per year.
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share shall increase by a minimum of 15% per year.

The table and charts below illustrate the outcome for the past five years in relation to the financial targets:

STRATEGIES

Financial targets Outcome rolling
12 months
Five-year
average
Return on equity, measured over a five-year
period, shall exceed 15% per year
6% 16%
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share shall increase by a minimum of
15% per year
4% 20%

Sagax has a long-term "buy and hold" approach to its investments. Sagax does not engage in property trading activities other than occasional sales of properties that no longer meet the company's investment criteria. Sagax's property development activities are limited and projects are carried out primarily after they have been let.

To achieve the company's operational and financial targets the company has adopted the following strategies.

Investment strategy

Property acquisitions and investments in the existing portfolio aim to increase cash flow and diversify rental revenue, thereby reducing the company's operational and financial risks.

Sagax invests in commercial properties, mainly in the warehouse and light industrial segments. These property segments combine low rates of new construction with stable occupancy levels, generating stable cash flow and opportunities for long-term value creation. Sagax invests in add-on acquisitions and in existing properties.

In addition to direct investments Sagax invests in properties via joint ventures and associated companies. This enables the company to invest in markets that Sagax cannot reach successfully on its own. The indirect investments allow Sagax to team-up with specialised management teams and to leverage Sagax's general industry knowledge to develop attractive investments.

Financing strategy

The financial structure of Sagax is designed with a clear focus on operating cash flow and interest coverage ratio. This is expected to create both good prerequisites for expansion and attractive return on equity.

The chart on page 4 shows that Sagax's cash flow from operating activities largely corresponds to its profit from property management. The difference is mainly due to joint ventures and associated companies, where dividends instead of profit from property management are recognised as cash flow from operating activities.

Sagax endeavours to have well-balanced fixed interest and loan maturity profiles to secure its operating cash flow. The company's interest-bearing debt mainly consists of senior unsecured bonds issued in the EUR market. Sagax also finances its operations via issuance of commercial paper in EUR and SEK. Sagax can also raise bank loans in EUR and in SEK when this is deemed to be advantageous. Moody's Investors Service has rated Sagax Baa2 with a stable outlook.

The company has three classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares. The Class A and B shares participate fully in the company's profit

Profit from property management per Class A and B share

3 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024 event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Financial target growth rate is 15% per year

or equity. The Class D shares participate in an annual dividend of up to SEK 2.00 per share. The aim with the Class D shares is to attract investor categories that value stable and regular dividends while limiting dilution for the holders of common shares of Class A and B.

Asset management strategy

Sagax's long-term perspective applies to the company's asset management strategy. Sagax endeavours to attract reputable and creditworthy tenants. The company prioritises long-term customer relationships even if this entails foregoing higher rental levels. This is regarded as being advantageous since it reduces the risk of vacancies, while leading to lower costs for letting premises and adapting premises to tenant needs.

Sagax invests primarily in regions experiencing stable population growth with diversified business activities. This reduces the risk of a decline in occupancy rates and rent levels due to a weaker rental market. Sagax's largest markets are Stockholm and Helsinki, which are regarded as offering favourable conditions for long-term growth.

The company mainly enters into net leases. This strategy protects the company's operating cash flow from increased expenses deriving from changes in property taxes, consumption levels or for utility rates.

SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES

The aim of Sagax's sustainability activities is to avoid short-term gains arising at the expense of negative longer-term consequences. The company's investing activities, management and funding are conducted to achieve the best possible long-term – meaning sustainable – outcome. The planning, governance and monitoring of sustainability activities follow Sagax's organisational structure with well-defined delegation of responsibilities and authorities. Sustainability activities are based on applicable legislation and internal policies. Sagax has identified the following focus areas:

Market value and lettable area of properties

Environmental and resource efficiency

Heating and the use of electricity account for the largest share of properties' energy use. Sagax takes regular measures to reduce energy consumption. Sagax obtains sustainability ratings for buildings that are constructed and is working to have existing buildings sustainability rated.

Business ethics

Sagax works to combat all forms of corruption, and has a whistle-blower function available on the Sagax website and a Code of Conduct for Suppliers.

Economic sustainability

Sagax's business model is characterised in all areas by a long-term approach. Short-term gains are subordinate to the company's long-term value creation. Accordingly, sustainability work is integrated into the business model.

Professional and dedicated employees

The development of the company is dependent on highly skilled employees. For this reason, it is important that the company is an attractive employer that can recruit and has the ability to retain highly skilled personnel. Sagax employees are expected to assume responsibility of their work duties and serve as good representatives of the company's values and culture.

Additional information on Sagax's sustainability activities is available in the sustainability report in Sagax's 2023 Annual Report.

Cash flow from operating activities before change in working capital, rolling 12 months

The Angerstrasse 5 property in Germany was acquired in the second quarter. The property is located just outside Leipzig and encompasses 2,000 square metres of lettable area.

Profit, revenue and expenses

The profit/loss and cash flow items below refer to the January to June 2024 period. The balance-sheet items refer to the position at the end of the period. The comparative items refer to the year-earlier period and the position at the end of the period last year.

PROFIT

Profit from property management increased 5% to SEK 2,056 M (1,956), of which joint ventures and associated companies accounted for SEK 531 M (437). Profit from property management primarily increased as a result of property acquisitions and rent indexation. Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 5.70 (5.74).

Property revaluation had an impact on profit of SEK 202 M (–1,367), of which SEK –78 M (–525) referred to changes in value from joint ventures and associated companies.

Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 103 M (–707).

Profit after tax for the period was SEK 2,058 M (–214).

REVENUE

Rental revenue increased 17% to SEK 2,388 M (2,048). Revenue was primarily affected by property acquisitions and rent indexation.

During the period, rental revenue in comparable portfolios increased 4.5% (6.6) excluding currency effects. The segments with the largest increases were Sweden with 9.3%, France 5.1% and Germany 5.1%.

Other revenue amounted to SEK 18 M (9).

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

Total 2,130 2,039
Currency adjustment1) 9
Acquisitions and divestments –258 –17
Rental revenue 2,388 2,048
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
2024 2023

1) The preceding period has been adjusted so that the exchange rate is the same as in the current period.

Profit from property management

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

750 1,500 2,250 3,000 3,750 4,500 5,250

Change in rental revenue in comparable portfolio, excluding currency effects, compared to the same period previous year

Rolling 12 months Rental revenue per quarter

Rental revenue

6 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024 event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

CHANGE IN THE ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY RATE

The economic occupancy rate amounted to 96% (96). During the period, the vacancy value increased SEK 95 M (126) due to tenants vacating premises and declined SEK 70 M (103) following new lettings. Fixedterm rent discounts for new tenants fell SEK 21 M (6) to SEK 31 M (33) on an annual basis at the end of the period. Acquisitions and property divestments during the period increased the vacancy value by a net SEK 7 M (3). The total vacancy value at the end of the period amounted to SEK 196 M (197).

FUTURE VACANCY CHANGES

At the end of the period, notice of termination had been served for leases with a rental value of SEK 118 M (99), of which leases with notice of vacating the premises accounted for SEK 115 M (96) and leases amounting to SEK 4 M (3) were terminated with notice of renegotiation. Of the leases for which notice had been received, vacancies corresponding to a rental value of SEK 31 M will occur in 2024.

Lettings of premises to tenants who have not yet occupied reduced the adjusted vacancy value by SEK 26 M (45). Net lettings corresponding to a rental value of SEK 21 M will occur in 2024. The adjusted vacancy value was SEK 288 M (250).

Vacancy changes

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Opening vacancy for each year 182 171
New lettings –70 –211
Vacancies 95 210
Change in discounts provided –21 13
Vacancy value, acquired properties 8 6
Vacancy value, divested properties –1 –7
Change in exchange rates 3
Closing vacancy value 196 182
Terminated for renegotiation 4
Terminated lease, not vacated 115 74
Letting, not occupied –26 –19
Adjusted closing vacancy value 288 237

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating and maintenance costs amounted to a total of SEK 260 M (232). Expenses for property tax increased to SEK 121 M (103) and other property expenses increased to SEK 51 M (42). The increase was due primarily to property acquisitions.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Central administration costs amounted to SEK 90 M (80), corresponding to 3.8% (3.9) of the period's rental revenue.

At the end of the period, Sagax had 96 (94) employees. Functions such as property caretaking and on-call operations are outsourced. Sagax has offices in Stockholm, Helsinki, Paris, Rotterdam, Barcelona and Frankfurt.

Number of employees

Country Total
Sweden 38
Finland 27
France 13
Netherlands 9
Spain 8
Germany 1
Total 96

Signed leases and leases terminated

New lettings Vacancies
Year of occupancy and
vacancy
No. of
leases
Rental value,
SEK M
No. of
leases
Rental value,
SEK M
2024 16 21 60 31
2025 3 5 35 42
2026 5 33
2027 2 8
>2027
Total 19 26 102 115

Vacancies, 1 July 2024 Segment Rental value, SEK M Vacancy value, SEK M1) Economic vacancy rate1) Lettable area, sqm Vacant area, sqm Vacancy rate by area Sweden 1,105 54 5% 920,000 43,000 5% Finland 1,877 92 5% 1,476,000 84,000 6% France 870 24 3% 757,000 23,000 3% Benelux 659 21 3% 671,000 16,000 2% Spain 369 3 1% 500,000 11,000 2% Germany 119 1 1% 96,000 2,000 2% Other Europe 12 – – 6,000 – – Total 5,011 196 4% 4,425,000 179,000 4%

1) The vacancy value and economic vacancy rate take into account both vacancies and discounts granted.

PROFIT FROM JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Profit from joint ventures and associated companies for the period amounted to SEK 354 M (−90), of which profit from property management accounted to SEK 531 M (437), changes in value of properties for SEK −78 M (−525) and changes in the value of fixed income derivatives for SEK 15 M (−5). Tax expense on profit from joint ventures and associated companies amounted to SEK 115 M (11). For additional information, see page 13.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Financial income amounted to SEK 76 M (271). Last year included income pertaining to repurchased bonds of SEK 59 M, financial income of SEK 121 M pertaining to current finance lease assets and dividends of SEK 45 M from listed shares, and there was no such corresponding income this year.

Financial expenses, excluding the interest component of IFRS 16 Leases, increased to SEK 418 M (336) due to higher interest-bearing liabilities and that higher market interest rates impacted the Group's borrowing costs. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.5% (1.8) on the balance sheet date.

The interest component of IFRS 16 Leases amounted to SEK –18 M (–15). This expense primarily comprised site leaseholds fees and ground rents.

REVALUATION OF PROPERTIES

Sagax uses external valuations to determine the market value of its properties. As per the balance sheet date, a corresponding 98% of the market value of the properties had been externally valued. The changes in value for the properties amounted to SEK 280 M (–842), of which unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK 276 M (–842) and realised changes in value amounted to SEK 4 M (–). Of this unrealised change in value, SEK 272 M (399) was attributable to property management and SEK 4 M (–1,241) was related to general changes in market value, see table below. For additional information, see page 12.

REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The change in value of financial instruments amounted to SEK 88 M (–702), of which SEK 56 M (–41) pertained to the revaluation of financial

Unrealised changes in the value of properties

Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun 2024
New lettings/Renegotiations 354
Vacancies/Renegotiations –82
General change in market value 4
Total 276

instruments in joint ventures. The unrealised change in value attributable to fixed income derivatives amounted to SEK 31 M (7). Other financial instruments were revalued by SEK 1 M (–61).

Last year included the revaluation of listed shares of SEK –630 M as well as realised changes in value attributable to the divestment of financial instruments of SEK 23 M, with no such corresponding items this year.

TAX

Sagax recognised a tax expense of SEK 189 M (101) comprising of a current tax expense of SEK 72 M (100) and a deferred tax expense of SEK 117 M (1). The tax expense recognised in other comprehensive income amounted to SEK 15 M (–9). The Group's deferred tax liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 4,092 M (4,118). Deferred tax assets pertaining to accumulated loss carryforwards and financial instruments amounted to SEK 141 M (204).

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 1,789 M (1,782). Changes in working capital had an impact of SEK –336 M (–177) on cash flow. Investing activities had an impact of SEK –2,501 M (322) on cash flow, while cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 4,075 M (–1,982). In total, cash and cash equivalents changed by SEK 3,028 M (–54) during the period.

The increase in cash and cash equivalents was due to a temporary increase in interest-bearing liabilities. For further information, see page 15.

PARENT COMPANY

The Parent Company, AB Sagax, is responsible for stock market issues, such as financial reporting and stock market information. Services between Group companies are charged on commercial terms and conditions and in accordance with market-based pricing. Intra-Group services comprise management services. The Parent Company's management fees from Group companies amounted to SEK 56 M (44).

Unrealised changes in the value of properties per quarter

Second quarter
124
First quarter 152
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun 2024

Forecast and current earnings capacity

UNCHANGED FORECAST FOR 2024

Profit from property management for 2024, meaning profit before revaluations and tax, based on the current property portfolio, announced acquisitions and divestments and current exchange rates, is expected to amount to SEK 4,300 M. The forecast was presented in the interim report for January–March 2024.

CURRENT EARNINGS CAPACITY

Current earnings capacity is reported in conjunction with interim reports and year-end reports.

The table below shows the company's earnings capacity on a 12-month basis on 1 July. It is important to note that this capacity is not equivalent to a forecast for the forthcoming 12 months since it does not contain assessments about, for example, future vacancies, interest rate scenario, currency effects, rent trends or changes in value.

The rental value is based on contractual rental revenue on an annual basis, with addition for estimated market rents for vacant premises.

Current earnings capacity

Amounts in SEK M 1 Jul 2024 1 Jan 2024
Rental value 5,011 4,738
Vacancy –196 –182
Rental revenue 4,815 4,557
Property expenses –826 –771
Net operating income 3,988 3,785
Central administration –193 –182
Joint ventures and associated companies 1,127 1,096
Net financial items –790 –555
Lease expenses –36 –31
Profit from property management 4,096 4,114
Tax –696 –741
Profit after tax 3,400 3,374
– of which, holders of Class D shares 253 253
– of which, holders of Class A and B shares 3,147 3,122
Run rate yield, % 6.6 6.6
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.1 4.9

Property expenses are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months adjusted for the holding period. Central administration costs are based on actual outcomes over the past 12 months. Net financial items are calculated based on interest-bearing liabilities and assets on the balance sheet date. Expenses for interest-bearing liabilities are based on the Group's estimated average interest rate, plus accrued financing costs and the costs for unutilised credit facilities on the balance sheet date. Lease expenses essentially pertain to site leasehold fees that are based on outcomes for the period and restated to 12 months. Tax is calculated at the standard tax rate of 17% (18). Translation from EUR took place at the closing rate of SEK 11.36. Translation from EUR of the earnings capacity on 1 January 2024 took place at a rate of SEK 11.10.

Share in profit from joint ventures and associated companies are calculated in accordance with the same principles as for Sagax, taking into account the size of the participations.

Current earnings capacity before tax

% 0 2 4 6 8 10 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Yield on Sagax's properties Yield and interest rate

Sagax's average interest rate

Difference between yield and interest rate

Property portfolio

On 30 June 2024, the property portfolio comprised 918 (773) properties with a lettable area of 4,425,000 square metres (3,979,000). At the end of the period, the rental value and contractual annual rent amounted to SEK 5,011 M (4,517) and SEK 4,815 M (4,320), respectively. This corresponds to an economic occupancy rate of 96% (96).

INVESTMENTS

During the period, Sagax invested SEK 1,574 M (1,412), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 1,033 M (1,096).

A total of SEK 540 M (315) was invested in the existing property portfolio. SEK 124 M (83) referred to property maintenance and SEK 263 M (112) to new construction. In addition, SEK 109 M (107) was invested in connection with new lettings and SEK 44 M (13) against rent supplements. Of total investments, SEK 24 M (6) referred to investments in energy-saving measures.

During the period, Sagax has agreed to acquire 2 properties in Germany and 1 in France, with closing taking place after the end of the period. The total investment will amount to SEK 134 M.

After the end of the period, an agreement was concluded on the acquisition of a property in Germany equivalent to SEK 125 M.

DIVESTMENTS

During the period, 2 properties were divested for a total of SEK 30 M. Agreements were signed for the sale of 2 properties in France for a total of SEK 30 M, with closing scheduled after the end of the period.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO YIELD

The yield for the period was 6.6% (6.2). The run rate yield was 6.6% (6.3).

Summary of property portfolio, 1 July 2024

Market value
Segment SEK M Share SEK per
sqm
No. of
properties
Lettable
area, sqm
Vacant area,
sqm
Rental value,
SEK M
Economic
occupancy rate
Contractual
annual rent,
SEK M
Sweden 14,768 25% 16,100 125 920,000 43,000 1,105 95% 1,051
Finland 19,063 32% 12,900 247 1,476,000 84,000 1,877 95% 1,785
France 10,559 18% 14,000 268 757,000 23,000 870 97% 846
Benelux 8,828 15% 13,200 149 671,000 16,000 659 97% 638
Spain 5,186 9% 10,400 117 500,000 11,000 369 99% 366
Germany 1,347 2% 14,100 10 96,000 2,000 119 99% 117
Other Europe 124 0% 19,200 2 6,000 12 100% 12
Total 59,875 100% 13,500 918 4,425,000 179,000 5,011 96% 4,815

Property investments January-June 2024

Amounts in SEK M Property acquisitions Existing portfolio Total Share of total investments Divestments Net investments
Sweden 335 335 21% 335
Finland 405 92 497 32% –19 478
France 84 54 138 9% –11 127
Benelux 111 45 156 10% 156
Spain 404 15 419 27% 419
Germany 28 28 2% 28
Total 1,033 540 1,574 100% –30 1,544

LEASE STRUCTURE

Sagax has a diverse lease structure, which improves the company's possibilities to maintain a stable occupancy rate. To reduce the risk of lower rental revenue, Sagax endeavours to create long-term relationships with the company's tenants and to achieve diversification in terms of the duration and size of its leases.

Sagax's annual rent at the end of the period was distributed between 2,465 leases (2,282). The table below presents the size of Sagax's leases in relation to the Group's annual rent at the end of the period. The table shows that 2,458 leases (2,274) had an individual rental value of less than 1% of the Group's annual rent. The total rental value for these leases accounted for 90% (88) of Sagax's annual rent. In addition, Sagax is party to six leases (seven) with a rental value corresponding to 1–2% of the Group's annual rent. Combined, these leases total 8% (9) of Sagax's annual rent. Only one (one) of Sagax's leases had an annual rental value

that accounted for at least 2% of the Group's annual rent. This lease represented 2% of the Group's annual rent.

Sagax's tenants operate in a variety of sectors. Companies in the manufacturing industry account for 18% (15) of rental revenue. The automotive-related industry, including sales, service and manufacturing, accounts for 14% (14) of rental revenue and food-related operations for 10% (10). Diverse tenant industries are considered to lower the risk of vacancies and rent losses. The main industries are presented in the pie

According to Sagax's asset management strategy, the company strives to secure long-term leases and an even distribution of contract maturities over the years. This is deemed to reduce the risk of significant variations in the Group's occupancy rate. Leases representing 50% of the annual rent expire in or after 2028. 8–16% of annual rent expires each year between 2024 and 2027.

Distribution of leases Industry exposure

Annual rent
Share of
contractual
annual rent
SEK M Share, % No. of
leases
Average
annual rent,
SEK M
Lease term,
years
>2% 102 2 1 102 13
1–2% 370 8 6 62 3
<1% 4,343 90 2,458 2 5
Total 4,815 100 2,465 2 5
Lease terms
Year of expiry No. Area, sqm SEK M Share
2024 560 303,000 392 8%
2025 599 753,000 773 16%
2026 400 599,000 666 14%
2027 349 565,000 600 12%
2028 175 387,000 472 10%
>2028 382 1,640,000 1,912 40%
Total 2,465 4,247,000 4,815 100%

chart below.

Market value of property portfolio

Sagax prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The company has decided to measure its properties at fair value according to Level 3 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement.

Sagax uses external valuations to determine the market value of its properties. The valuations are carried out by independent valuation companies and updated on a quarterly basis.

The total market value of Sagax's 918 properties (773) was established at SEK 59,875 M (55,476) on 30 June 2024. Exchange rate fluctuations during the period resulted in property values denominated in EUR and DKK changing by SEK 995 M (2,245).

The unrealised change in value for the period amounted to SEK 276 M (–842) corresponding to a change in value of 0.5% (–1.5). In the same period, weighted inflation was 1.3% (2.4) in the markets where Sagax is active. Accordingly, the real change in value amounted to –0.8% (–3.8).

Of this unrealised change in value, SEK 272 M was attributable to property management and SEK 4 M was related to general changes in market value. Compared with the preceding quarter, the weighted capitalisation rate declined by 0.05 percentage point to 6.41%.

Funding terms and market interest rates remain uncertain, despite the ECB and Sweden's central bank Riksbanken lowering their key policy interest rate, and caution prevails in the property market with few comparable transactions.

VALUATION METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION

The valuations were carried out in accordance with generally accepted international valuation methods. Properties corresponding to 98% of the property value have been valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies as per 30 June 2024. For other properties, the market value was determined as the acquisition price or internal valuations were applied.

The principal method of appraisal used was cash flow calculations in which the present value of net operating income, investments and residual values was calculated. The calculation period was adjusted to the remaining term of existing leases and varies between five and 20 years. As a rule, the calculation period is ten years. For more information, see Sagax's 2023 Annual Report, page 94.

ANALYSIS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

The discount rate for the present value calculation of cash flows (5.3– 16.1%), the discount rate for the present value calculation of residual values (5.3–16.1%) and the capitalisation rate for the residual value calculations (4.3–14.0%) are based on comparable transactions and on individual assessments of the risk level and market position of each property.

The weighted discount rate for the present value calculation of cash flows and residual values for the property portfolio amounted to 8.0% (7.9) and 8.0% (8.0), respectively. The weighted capitalisation rate was 6.4% (6.3).

Change in the carrying amounts of the property portfolio

SEK M No.
Property portfolio, 31 December 2023 57,061 903
Acquisition of properties 1,033 17
Investments in the existing portfolio 540
Divestment of properties –30 –2
Currency translation effect 995
Unrealised changes in value 276
Property portfolio, 30 June 2024 59,875 918
Acquired properties, not yet closed 134 3

Group's rental value

Finland 37% (SEK 1,877 M) Sweden 22% (SEK 1,105 M) France 17% (SEK 870 M)

  • Benelux 13% (SEK 659 M)
  • Spain 7% (SEK 369 M)
  • Germany 2% (SEK 119 M)
  • Other Europe 0% (SEK 12 M)

Market value of properties

Joint ventures and associated companies

In addition to the directly owned property portfolio, Sagax has invested in joint ventures and associated companies since 2010. The investment objective is to reach markets that Sagax does not have the capacity to reach, but which are considered attractive for shareholders. The accumulated investments amounted to SEK 8,549 M, which has generated an accumulated dividend of SEK 3,633 M (3,061) for Sagax. The carrying amount of these investments amounted to SEK 14,011 M (13,458), of which 86% comprised Hemsö Fastighets AB, Nyfosa AB, Söderport Property Investment AB and NP3 Fastigheter AB. The change in the carrying amount primarily refers to the acqisition of the associated company French Wholesale Properties in France and dividends from other holdings.

These investments contributed a total of SEK 531 M (437) to profit from property management during the period and SEK 333 M (405) to the cash flow. Sagax's share of changes in the value of properties amounted to SEK –78 M (–525) and the share of changes in the value of derivatives was SEK 15 M (–5).

In addition to what is presented below, Sagax owns shares amounting to SEK 98 M (15) in joint ventures and associated companies.

JOINT VENTURES

Hemsö Fastighets AB (Hemsö)

Sagax indirectly owns 15% of Hemsö, with the remaining share owned by the Third Swedish National Pension Fund. Hemsö conducts operations in Sweden, Germany and Finland. Operations consist of owning, managing and developing public properties. For more information, refer to www.hemso.se.

Söderport Property Investment AB (Söderport)

Sagax owns 50% of Söderport, with the remaining share owned by Nyfosa AB. Söderport's operations consist of owning, managing and developing properties in Sweden. Sagax handles the financial administration and most of the asset management.

A corresponding 74% of Söderport's rental value of SEK 1,155 M was located in Stockholm on 30 June 2024.

Fastighetsaktiebolaget Ess-Sierra (Ess-Sierra)

Sagax owns 50% of Ess-Sierra, with the remainder owned by NP3 Fastigheter AB. The operations entail owning and managing properties for primarily building supply stores. The lettable area amounts to 184,000 square metres, the majority of which comprises warehouse premises and building supply stores. Most of the properties are situated in university and regional cities. Sagax handles the financial administration and asset management.

ASSOCIATED COMPANIES Nyfosa AB (Nyfosa)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 21.6% of the votes and capital in Nyfosa. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 4,622 M (2,652) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,785 M (3,023) on 30 June 2024.

Nyfosa is a property company active in the Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian markets focusing on commercial properties in high-growth municipalities. The property portfolio encompassed 494 properties with a total property value of SEK 39 billion and a rental value of SEK 3,899 M on 30 June 2024. Nyfosa is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.nyfosa.se.

NP3 Fastigheter AB (NP3)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 21.3% of the votes and 16.1% of the capital in NP3. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 3,359 M (2,140) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,134 M (2,166) on 30 June 2024.

NP3 is a property company focusing on high-yielding commercial investment properties mainly in northern Sweden. The property portfolio encompassed 516 properties with a total property value of SEK 20.9 billion and a rental value of SEK 2,097 M on 30 June 2024. NP3 is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.np3fastigheter.se.

Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB (Emilshus)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 25.4% of the votes and 24.7% of the capital in Emilshus. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 1,151 M (590) and the carrying amount to SEK 927 M (660) on 30 June 2024.

Emilshus acquires, develops and manages commercial properties in Småland and nearby growth regions. The property portfolio encompassed 157 properties with a total property value of SEK 8.3 billion and a rental value of SEK 730 M on 30 June 2024. Emilshus is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information, refer to www.emilshus.com.

French Wholesale Properties (FWP)

Sagax's participation corresponds to 26.8% in FWP. The carrying amount of Sagax's participation amounted to SEK 703 M on 30 June 2024.

FWP owns and manages a property portfolio concentrated to the Paris, Lyon, Lille and Marseille regions of France. The properties encompass a lettable area of 285,000 square metres and are used for wholesale operations in the HORECA segment. The property portfolio encompassed 43 properties with a total market value of SEK 3.5 billion and a rental value of SEK 320 M on 30 June 2024.

Sagax's joint ventures

Hemsö
Söderport
Ess-Sierra
2024, Jan-Jun 2023, Jan-Jun 2024, Jan-Jun 2023, Jan-Jun 2024, Jan-Jun 2023, Jan-Jun
Sagax's ownership, % 15 15 50 50 50 50
Sagax's share of comprehensive income, SEK M –82 –224 87 102 10 –16
Sagax's share of profit from property
management, SEK M
158 152 110 117 11 15
Rental revenue, SEK M 2,561 2,386 549 512 49 48
Profit from property management, SEK M 1,240 1,187 221 234 23 31
Profit/loss for the period, SEK M 670 –1,842 173 203 20 –32
30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023
Carrying amount of ownership interest, SEK M 4,516 4,502 2,565 2,806 283 297
No. of properties 487 484 86 85 39 39
Carrying amounts of properties, SEK M 84,126 85,071 14,489 14,418 1,479 1,540
Lettable area, sqm 2,457,000 2,438,000 774,000 773,000 184,000 184,000
Lease term, years 9.3 9.7 4.0 3.9 6.9 7.0
Economic occupancy rate, % 98 98 95 94 100 100
Interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M 51,379 53,645 7,725 7,308 843 862
Loan maturity, years 5.3 5.8 3.5 1.9 3.5 1.4
Average fixed interest rate period, years 4.9 5.1 2.3 1.4 2.4 0.4
Market value of derivatives, SEK M –376 –313 –35 162

Funding

EQUITY

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 37,452 M (34,689) on 30 June 2024. During the period, equity increased primarily due to total comprehensive income of SEK 2,164 M and dividends of SEK –1,301 M.

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period amounted to SEK 36,283 M (30,934) corresponding to a nominal amount of SEK 36,453 M (31,023). An amount corresponding to SEK 33,753 M (29,282) of liabilities was recognised in EUR. Exchange rate fluctuations increased interest-bearing liabilities by SEK 692 M (1,790).

The interest-bearing liabilities have increased due to the bond issue of SEK 5,653 M that was completed in the second quarter.

Listed bonds amounted to SEK 29,109 M (26,996). Other interestbearing liabilities comprised commercial paper of SEK 1,972 M (1,683) and liabilities to banks of SEK 5,202 M (2,254).

Unsecured liabilities including commercial paper corresponded to 86% (94) of interest-bearing liabilities.

The interest coverage ratio amounted to 5.4 (6.5) times for the period and the debt ratio to 45% (43) at the end of the period. Net interest-bearing debt was 5.3 (6.8) times EBITDA for the past 12 months and 5.1 (6.3) times run rate EBITDA.

During the period, a total of SEK 12,099 M (3,444) was raised in loans and SEK 6,852 M (6,635) was repaid. Net interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 22,640 M (24,134).

The average remaining fixed interest and loan maturity terms were 3.3 years (3.2) and 3.6 years (3.5), respectively, at the end of the period. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities on the balance sheet date was 2.5% (1.8), including the effect of derivatives.

Of Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities, SEK 29,109 M (27,239), or 80% (88), bear fixed interest rates. The company has interest-rate caps and interest-rate swaps with a total nominal value of SEK 4,088 M (1,211), corresponding to 11.3% (3.9) of interest-bearing liabilities.

WORKING CAPITAL AND UNUTILISED CREDIT FACILITIES

Sagax's working capital amounted to SEK –2,783 M (–5,439) on 30 June 2024. At the same date, unutilised credit facilities including back-up facilities for commercial paper programmes amounted to SEK 11,463 M (9,914).

No additional collateral needs to be pledged to utilise these credit facilities.

Interest rate exposure and loan maturity 30 June 2024

Interest rate exposure1) Loan maturity
Year of expiry Nominal
amount, SEK M
Interest
rate
Share Nominal
amount, SEK M
Share
2024 3,356 4.1% 9% 16 0%
2025 4,545 2.2% 12% 4,625 13%
2026 3,408 1.7% 9% 3,658 10%
2027 5,198 2.1% 14% 5,826 16%
2028 6,634 1.1% 18% 6,822 19%
>2028 13,311 3.2% 37% 15,507 43%
Total/
Average
36,453 2.5% 100% 36,453 100%

1) Including derivatives.

Debt ratio and interest coverage ratio

Net debt Amounts in SEK M 30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023 Interest-bearing liabilities 36,283 30,934 Interest-bearing assets –752 –821 Listed instruments1) –9,834 –5,957 Cash and cash equivalents –3,056 –22 Net debt 22,640 24,134

1) Including associated companies whose shares are listed.

Net debt/EBITDA, rolling 12 months

Listed bonds, 30 June 2024

2024–2030 Fixed interest 500 498 4.5% 4.4% 29 May 2030 XS2830446535
2021–2029 Fixed interest 500 500 1.0% 1.0% 17 May 2029 XS2342227837
2021–2028 Fixed interest 500 498 0.9% 0.8% 26 Jan 2028 XS2291340433
2020–2027 Fixed interest 375 368 1.9% 1.1% 30 Jan 2027 XS2112816934
2022–2026 Fixed interest 300 299 1.8% 1.6% 24 Feb 2026 XS2447539060
2019–2025 Fixed interest 400 400 2.1% 2.3% 13 Mar 2025 XS1962543820
Maturity Interest base Nominal
amount, EUR M
Liabilities, EUR M Effective interest Coupon rate Maturity date ISIN code
Derivative contracts, 30 June 2024
Amounts in SEK M Nominal
amount
Years to
maturity
Market value
30 Jun 2024
Market value
31 Dec 2023
Change for
the period
Nominal interest-rate swaps 3,844 4 8 –27 35
Interest-rate caps 244 2 5 –3
Total/average 4,088 4 10 –21 31
Rating and key performance indicators according to EMTN programme
Financial covenant in
EMTN programme 30 Jun 2024 31 Dec 2023
Rating according to Moody's Investors Services Baa2, Stable outlook Baa2, Stable outlook
Net debt/Total assets <65% 30% 30%
Interest coverage ratio >1.8x 6.7x 8.1x
Secured liabilities/Total assets <45% 6% 3%

Sources of financing

Distribution between secured and unsecured liabilities

Unsecured liabilities 81% (SEK 29,397 M) Secured liabilities 14% (SEK 4,914 M) Commercial paper 5% (SEK 1,972 M)

Bonds 80% SEK (29,109 M) Bank loans 14% (SEK 5,202 M) Commercial paper 5% (SEK 1,972 M)

FINANCIAL POLICY

Sagax's financial policy sets guidelines and rules for the financial operations to illustrate how financial risks are to be limited. Sagax has the following guidelines for its financial operations.

  • A debt ratio of no more than 50%.
  • An interest coverage ratio exceeding 3.0x.
  • Net debt in relation to the Group's EBITDA not above 8x.

The following charts illustrate the outcome for the past five years in relation to the company's guidelines.

Debt ratio

Interest coverage ratio

Net debt/EBITDA

Other balance-sheet items

LEASES AND SITE LEASEHOLDS

Sagax reports leases and site leaseholds in accordance with IFRS 16. Right-of-use assets are recognised as an asset with a corresponding liability. Sagax's leases and site leaseholds at the end of the period amounted to SEK 536 M (448).

INTEREST-BEARING NON-CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Interest-bearing non-current receivables amounted to SEK 246 M (735) at the end of the period and comprised receivables from joint ventures of SEK 138 M (76) and promissory notes issued in connection with a property divestment in 2021 of SEK 107 M (123). The decrease compared with last year was primarily due to a convertible debenture being reclassified to interest-bearing current receivables.

LISTED INSTRUMENTS

Listed instruments amounted to SEK 814 M (629) and comprise bonds of SEK 814 M (597) and, when applicable, listed shares that are not holdings in associated companies of SEK – M (33).

INTEREST-BEARING CURRENT RECEIVABLES

Interest-bearing current receivables comprise a convertible debenture issued by the French company Groupe BMG valued at SEK 507 M.

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets amounted to SEK 1,200 M (1,002) at the end of the period and primarily comprised prepaid costs and accrued income of SEK 517 M (426), other receivables of SEK 369 M (382) and rent receivables of SEK 312 M (194).

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2024 2023 2024 2023 2023 Rolling 12
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Dec months
Rental revenue 2,388 2,048 1,203 1,040 4,293 4,633
Other revenue 18 9 10 5 25 34
Operating expenses −184 −183 −71 −79 −350 −351
Maintenance costs −76 −49 −41 −24 −104 −131
Property tax −121 −103 −61 −53 −220 −238
Other property expenses −51 −42 −25 −19 −94 −103
Net operating income 1,974 1,679 1,015 870 3,551 3,846
Central administration −90 −80 −47 −38 −182 −193
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies 354 −90 177 58 −556 −113
– of which, profit from property management 531 437 293 252 937 1,031
– of which, changes in value −62 −530 −65 −189 −1,523 −1,055
– of which, tax −115 −11 −51 −20 14 −90
– of which, other 15 15 15
Financial income 76 271 45 108 339 144
Financial expenses −418 −336 −234 −171 −734 −816
Financial expense, interest component of leases −18 −15 −9 −8 −31 −34
Profit including profit from joint ventures and associated companies 1,879 1,430 947 819 2,388 2,837
– of which, profit from property management 2,056 1,956 1,063 1,014 3,881 3,981
Changes in value of properties, realised 4 9 13
Changes in value of properties, unrealised 276 −842 124 −508 −1,306 −188
Changes in value of financial instruments, realised 23 18 23 −1
Changes in value of financial instruments, unrealised 88 −725 −11 −211 −955 −141
Profit/loss before tax 2,247 −113 1,060 119 159 2,519
Deferred tax −117 −1 −42 −8 −16 −132
Current tax −72 −100 −39 −57 −156 −129
Profit/loss for the period 2,058 −214 978 53 −13 2,259
Other comprehensive income
– items that might be reclassified subsequently to the profit or loss:
Translation differences for foreign operations 402 946 −316 724 −174 −718
Share of other comprehensive income for joint ventures −156 15 −107 13 228 58
Translation differences, hedge accounting −125 −466 147 −346 29 369
Tax on items that may be reclassified
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
−15
106
9
504
−6
−281
9
400
16
99
−8
−300
Total comprehensive income for the period 2,164 290 697 453 86 1,960
Earnings per Class A and B share, SEK 5.71 –1.07 2.70 –0.03 –0.82 5.96
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 5.71 –1.07 2.70 –0.03 –0.82 5.96
Earnings per Class D share, SEK 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.00
Average no. of Class A and B shares, million 338.3 318.6 338.3 319.1 324.8 334.6
Average no. of Class A and B shares after dilution, million 338.5 318.7 338.5 319.6 325.1 334.8
Average number of Class D shares, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

2024 2023 2023
Amounts in SEK M 30 Jun 30 Jun 31 Dec
Investment properties 59,845 55,445 57,061
Investment properties for sale 30 30
Leases, right-of-use assets 536 448 454
Joint ventures and associated companies 14,011 13,458 13,171
Deferred tax assets1) 141 204 168
Derivatives 10 21
Interest-bearing financial receivables 246 735 225
Other fixed assets 93 152 127
Total fixed assets 74,911 70,493 71,207
Listed instruments 814 629 752
Interest-bearing current receivables 507 504
Other current assets 1,200 1,002 919
Cash and bank balances 3,056 22 28
Total current assets 5,577 1,653 2,203
Total assets 80,488 72,146 73,410
Equity 37,452 34,689 36,578
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 29,706 25,499 25,436
Deferred tax liabilities1) 4,092 4,118 3,954
Derivatives 21
Lease liabilities 536 448 454
Other non-current liabilities 342 301 318
Total non-current liabilities 34,676 30,365 30,184
Commercial paper 1,972 1,683 1,495
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 4,605 3,752 3,412
Other current liabilities 1,784 1,657 1,741
Total current liabilities 8,360 7,092 6,648
Total equity and liabilities 80,488 72,146 73,410

1) Comparative figures as per 30 June 2023 pertaining to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been updated. Deferred tax regarding unutilised loss carryforwards and financial instruments of SEK 204 M were previously recognised in a net amount under deferred tax liabilities.

Consolidated statement of cash flows

2024 2023 2024 2023 2023 Rolling 12
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Apr-Jun Apr-Jun Jan-Dec months
Profit/loss before tax 2,247 –113 1,060 119 159 2,519
Tax paid –92 –111 –60 –80 –130 –111
Adjustment for items in operating activities
Changes in value of financial instruments –88 702 11 193 932 142
Change in value of properties –280 842 –124 510 1,297 175
Profit/loss from joint ventures and associated companies –354 90 –177 –58 556 112
Dividends from joint ventures and associated companies 333 405 159 291 653 581
Dissolution of allocated borrowing costs 28 23 14 12 49 53
Other items not included in cash flow –4 –55 2 –42 –31 20
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 1,789 1,782 885 944 3,485 3,492
Cash flow from changes in current receivables 96 115 –55 –82 79 60
Cash flow from changes in current liabilities –432 –292 125 112 1 –139
Cash flow from operating activities 1,453 1,605 954 974 3,565 3,414
Acquisition of properties –1,033 –1,096 –327 –1,078 –5,088 –5,025
Divestment of properties 30 21 86 95
Investments in existing properties –540 –315 –262 –151 –902 –1,128
Acquisition of listed shares –285 –260 –334 –49
Divestment of listed shares 512 443 478 –34
Purchase of financial instruments –76 –460 –61 –225 –733 –349
Sale of financial instruments 15 2,026 2,008 2,122 111
Acquisition of joint ventures and associated companies –870 –84 –774 –34 –111 –897
Capital contribution to joint ventures and associated companies –225 –225
Lending to joint ventures and associated companies –14 –10 –3 –10 –45 –49
Increase in other fixed assets –51 –46 –49 –260 –266
Decrease in other fixed assets 39 59 59 264 244
Cash flow from investing activities −2,501 322 –1,477 752 −4,749 −7,573
Issue of new Class B shares 15 2,040 15 2,040 4,166 2,141
Dividends paid to shareholders –1,175 –985 –1,112 –922 –1,111 –1,301
Incentive plan –4 8 –4 8 –26 –38
Proceeds from borrowings 12,099 3,444 8,096 230 7,326 15,981
Repayment of borrowings −6,852 −6,635 −3,409 –3,276 –9,206 –9,424
Decrease in other non-current liabilities –24 –14 –21 –195 –205
Increase in other non-current liabilities 17 160 160 181 38
Cash flow from financing activities 4,075 −1,982 3,564 −1,760 1,135 7,192
Cash flow for the period 3,027 −55 3,041 −34 −49 3,033
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents 1 1 1 1 1
Change in cash and cash equivalents 3,028 –54 3,041 –34 –48 3,034
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 28 76 15 56 76 22
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,056 22 3,056 22 28 3,056

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Amounts in SEK M Share capital Other
contributed capital
Reserves,
translation differences
Profit earned
incl. net
profit for the period
Total equity1)
Equity, 31 December 2022 781 3,616 1,078 27,988 33,463
Profit/loss for the period, January-June 2023 –214 –214
Other comprehensive income, January-June 2023 504 504
Total comprehensive income for the period 504 –214 290
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 18 2,022 2,040
Dividends –1,111 –1,111
Transactions with shareholders 18 2,022 –1,111 928
Other transactions
Subscription of incentive plan 8 8
Other transactions 8 8
Equity, 30 June 2023 799 5,638 1,582 26,671 34,689
Profit/loss for the period, July-December 2023 201 201
Other comprehensive income, July-December 2023 –405 –405
Total comprehensive income for the period –405 201 –204
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 18 2,154 2,172
Transactions with shareholders 18 2,154 2,172
Other transactions
Transaction costs –46 –46
Redemption of incentive plan –34 –34
Other transactions –46 –34 –80
Equity 31 December 2023 817 7,746 1,177 26,838 36,578
Profit/loss for the period, January-June 2024 2,058 2,058
Other comprehensive income, January-June 2024 106 106
Total comprehensive income for the period 106 2,058 2,164
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 15 15
Dividends –1,301 –1,301
Transactions with shareholders 15 –1,301 –1,287
Other transactions
Redemption of incentive plan −13 –13
Subscription of incentive plan 9 9
Other transactions –4 –4
Equity, 30 June 2024 817 7,761 1,283 27,591 37,452

1) Equity is attributable in its entirety to the Parent Company's shareholders.

Parent Company income statement

2024 2023 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Net sales 60 100 125
Administration costs –70 –62 –131
Profit/loss before financial income and expenses –10 37 –5
Profit from participations in Group companies 672 95 2,171
Profit from participations in joint ventures 4 161 161
Financial income 442 435 1,033
Financial expenses –216 –290 –759
Profit before tax and appropriations 892 437 2,601
Appropriations 102
Tax 6 –3 –18
Profit for the period 886 435 2,684

Condensed Parent Company balance sheet

41,061 43,706
7,499 9,080 7,310
344 327 281
5,178 7,037 5,417
1,978 1,716 1,612
28,006 25,354 25,393
5 5 5
18,202 18,374 18,096
9,800 6,974 7,291
13 22 13
10,580 6,605 10,990
46,098 41,061 43,706
27,020 24,755 25,907
2,984 0 2
39 28 37
23,997 24,727 25,868
19,078 16,306 17,799
16,996 14,535 15,697
2,080 1,769 2,101
2 1 1
30 Jun 31 Dec
30 Jun
46,098

Segment information

Changes in value, properties
Segment Rental revenue1) Net operating income Unrealised Realised Total return
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
Sweden 519 471 445 398 –216 –437 230 –39
Finland 896 816 716 659 –17 –130 1 701 529
France 415 324 332 251 387 –76 3 721 176
Benelux 319 270 293 242 11 –196 304 46
Spain 174 109 160 99 121 –3 281 96
Germany 58 51 55 49 –8 7 47 56
Other Europe 6 6 5 6 –2 –7 2 –2
Non-specified –31 –25 –31 –25
Total 2,388 2,048 1,974 1,679 276 –842 4 2,254 837

1) All rental revenue pertains to external tenants.

Market value
properties
Investments Acquisition Divestment
Segment properties properties properties
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M 30 Jun 30 Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Jun
Sweden 14,768 14,723 335 191 186
Finland 19,063 19,583 92 49 405 726 –19
France 10,559 8,438 54 46 84 46 –11 –21
Benelux 8,828 7,731 45 17 111 94
Spain 5,186 3,464 15 11 404 42
Germany 1,347 1,394 2 28 1
Other Europe 124 144
Total 59,875 55,476 540 315 1,033 1,096 –30 –21

Key performance indicators

2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
2019
Jan-Dec
Property-related key figures
Yield, % 6.6 6.2 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3 6.4
Surplus ratio, % 83 82 83 82 83 83 83
Occupancy rate by area, % 96 95 97 95 96 95 95
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 96 96 96 96 95 95
Lettable area at the end of the period, 000 sqm 4,425 3,979 4,331 3,895 3,759 3,480 3,022
No. of properties at the end of the period 918 773 903 751 673 673 553
Financial key figures
Return on total capital, % 6.5 6.4 6.4 5.7 5.9 6.6 6.7
Return on equity, % 11.1 –1.3 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8 23.7
Average interest rate, % 2.5 1.8 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.8 1.9
Fixed interest period incl. derivatives, years 3.3 3.2 2.8 3.2 4.0 3.4 3.5
Loan maturity, years 3.6 3.6 3.1 3.7 4.3 3.4 3.8
Equity/assets ratio, % 47 48 50 46 50 48 48
Debt ratio, % 45 43 41 45 42 43 44
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.1 6.3 4.9 6.5 5.4 6.4 6.6
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.3 6.8 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4 6.6
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.4 6.5 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7 4.9
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme, multiple 6.7 10.7 8.1 12.7 9.4 6.4 5.3
Data per Class A and B share
Price of Class B share at the end of the period, SEK 271.20 213.00 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60 136.20
Net asset value, SEK 114 108 111 107 98 66 57
Equity, SEK 97.61 92.28 95.05 91.33 83.93 55.19 46.86
Equity after dilution, SEK 97.59 92.14 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09 46.78
Earnings, SEK 5.71 –1.07 –0.82 7.76 30.09 10.80 12.15
Earnings after dilution, SEK 5.71 –1.07 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78 12.13
Profit from property management, SEK 5.70 5.74 11.17 9.71 8.01 6.63 5.51
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 5.70 5.74 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Cash flow, SEK 4.91 5.20 9.95 8.69 6.59 6.10 4.86
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 4.91 5.19 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09 4.86
Dividend per share, SEK 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65 1.30
No. of shares at end of period, million 338.4 328.0 338.3 318.0 317.7 317.3 317.1
No. of shares at end of period after dilution, million 338.5 328.5 338.5 318.5 318.0 317.9 317.5
Average number of shares, millions 338.3 318.6 324.8 317.8 317.5 317.1 316.9
Average number of shares after dilution, millions 338.5 318.7 325.1 318.3 318.0 317.7 317.3
Data per Class D share
Share price at the end of period, SEK 30.90 26.10 28.00 26.70 33.40 32.05 36.35
Equity, SEK 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
Earnings, SEK 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. of shares at end of period, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 125.8 107.8
Average number of shares, millions 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.2 118.4 105.7

Definitions of key performance indicators are provided on pages 32–33.

The Sagax share and shareholders

At the end of the period, Sagax had 24,731 (23,732) shareholders. Sagax's market capitalisation amounted to SEK 95,677 M (73,217).

Sagax has three classes of shares: Class A, B and D common shares. The shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.

Due to the exercise of warrants under the 2021/2024 incentive plan, Sagax issued 89,804 Class B common shares in June. A total of 466,685,788 shares were outstanding at the end of the period, of which 2,000,000 were Class B treasury shares. According to the Articles of Association, each Class D share is entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.

WARRANTS

Sagax has three warrant plans for the company's employees. In total, Sagax's employees hold warrants corresponding to 0.3% of the number of Class A and B shares outstanding. The company's CEO and Board Members do not participate in the plans. These plans are valid for three years, and encompass the periods 2022–2025, 2023–2026 and 2024–2027.

The subscription price corresponds to the price paid for the Class B share at the start of each warrant plan, converted using the average

share price performance in accordance with a real estate index comprising property companies listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's main list for a three-year period. Accordingly, the warrants will have a value on condition that the price performance of the Sagax share exceeds the average for the listed property companies during each three-year period.

PROFIT FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution on a rolling 12-month basis amounted to SEK 11.14 (10.74), which, compared with the share price of the Class B share at the end of the period, corresponded to a multiple of 24.4 (19.8).

EQUITY PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Equity per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 97.59 (92.14). Net asset value per Class A and B share amounted to SEK 113.62 (108.07). The share price for the Class B share at the end of the period was 278% (231) of equity per Class A and B share and 239% (197) of net asset value per Class A and B share.

Key performance indicators per Class B share
2024
30 Jun
2023
30 Jun
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2021
31 Dec
2020
31 Dec
2019
31 Dec
Share price at the end of period, SEK 271.20 213.00 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60 136.20
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK1) 11.14 10.74 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62 5.51
Cash flow after dilution, SEK1) 2) 9.68 9.10 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09 4.86
Equity after dilution, SEK 97.59 92.14 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09 46.78
Net asset value, SEK 113.62 108.07 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38 56.77
Share price/Profit from property management, multiple 24.4 19.8 24.9 24.4 38.2 25.6 24.7
Share price/Cash flow, multiple1) 28.0 23.4 27.9 27.3 46.4 27.9 28.0
Share price/Equity, % 278 231 292 259 364 308 292
Share price/Net asset value, % 239 197 250 222 311 255 240

1) Profit from property management and cash flow pertains to rolling 12 months.

2) Cash flow pertains to cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital.

Share price per Class B share/equity per Class A and B share

Share price per Class B share/net asset value per Class A and B share

Trade in the shares on the Nasdaq Stockholm

Price paid, SEK on an annual basis, % Turnover rate Average trading
volume per trading day, SEK M
30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023 30 Jun 2024 30 Jun 2023
Class A shares 271.00 215.00 1 1 0 0
Class B shares 271.20 213.00 29 26 91 75
Class D shares 30.90 26.10 56 56 71 8

Ownership structure 30 June 20241)

No. of shares No. of shareholders Shareholder category No. Share of
voting power
Shareholders by country No. Share of
voting power
1–500 17,711 Private individuals residing in Sweden 23,508 83%
501–1,000 2,004 Sweden 22,884 13% USA 92 6%
1,001–2,000 1,632 Private individuals residing Norway 199 2%
2,001–5,000 1,530 abroad 323 1%
5,001–10,000 671 Companies/institutions in Sweden 624 70% Netherlands 15 1%
10,001–50,000 841 Companies/institutions abroad 900 11% UK 47 1%
50,001– 342 Unknown type of shareholder 5% Other 870 8%
Total 24,731 Total 24,731 100% Total 24,731 100%

1) Including shares held by AB Sagax.

Largest shareholders, 30 June 2024

No. of shares Percentage of
Class A shares Class B shares Class D shares Share capital Votes1)
David Mindus and companies 14,000,000 63,713,912 900,000 16.8% 29.1%
Staffan Salén and companies 5,737,309 28,598,279 7.4% 12.2%
Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 821,630 12,095,927 6,155,514 4.1% 3.8%
Third Swedish National Pension Fund 17,708,952 3.8% 2.5%
Vanguard 9,297,861 6,697,077 3.4% 2.3%
Avanza Pension 43,173 291,589 15,336,630 3.4% 2.3%
Länsförsäkringar Fonder 11,366,549 1,026,439 2.7% 1.8%
SEB Fonder 12,135,028 2.6% 1.7%
Handelsbanken Fonder 8,805,454 3,031,965 2.5% 1.7%
BlackRock 9,405,985 37,334 2.0% 1.3%
Patrik Brummer and companies 8,357,887 1.8% 1.2%
Norges Bank 4,004,928 2,972,130 1.5% 1.0%
Filip Engelbert and companies 241,000 1,869,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2%
Lannebo Fonder 5,902,121 1.3% 0.8%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 4,603,918 1.1% 1.4%
Erik Selin and companies 1,179,959 1,883,964 1,716,868 1.0% 2.2%
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 4,700,981 1.0% 0.7%
Folksam 3,820,353 0.8% 0.5%
Didner & Gerge Fonder 3,453,502 0.7% 0.5%
Danske Invest 1,518,530 1,800,000 0.7% 0.5%
Total 20 largest shareholders 22,523,071 205,177,617 52,231,844 60.0% 68.6%
Other shareholders 3,971,095 106,752,676 74,029,485 39.6% 31.4%
Sub-total 26,494,166 311,930,293 126,261,329 99.6% 100.0%
Shares held by AB Sagax 2,000,000 0.4%
Total 26,494,166 313,930,293 126,261,329 100.0% 100.0%
– of which, Board and employees 20,353,565 100,947,807 6,309,435 27.3% 44.2%

1) Voting rights for treasury shares held by AB Sagax have been excluded.

Source: Monitor from Modular Finance AB. Data compiled and processed from such sources as Euroclear, Morningstar and Finansinpektionen.

Voting rights and proportion of share capital No. of shares Voting rights per share No. of votes Proportion of votes Proportion of share capital Class A shares 26,494,166 1.0 26,494,166.00 38% 6% Class B shares 313,930,293 0.1 31,393,029.30 45% 67% Class D shares 126,261,329 0.1 12,626,132.90 18% 27% Total 466,685,788 70,513,328.20 100% 100%

26 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024 event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Risks and uncertainties

To prepare the accounts based on IFRS, company management must make judgements and assumptions that affect asset and liability items, revenue and expense items recognised in the accounts and other information provided. The actual outcome may differ from these judgements. Sagax is also exposed to various risks that may be of significance to the company's future business, earnings and financial position.

PROPERTY-RELATED RISKS

The valuation of investment properties is affected by the estimates and assumptions made. To reduce the risk of incorrect estimates, properties corresponding to 98% of the property value on 30 June 2024 were valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies. By their very nature, properties valuations are always associated with uncertainty.

Sagax prioritises leasing to tenants with a high credit rating and long-term leases, despite these entailing slightly lower immediate earnings. The intention is to reduce the risk of rent losses and the risk of vacancies.

Sagax mainly enters into net leases. This means the tenant accounts for the costs of such items as heating, electricity, property tax, water and sewage, in addition to the contractual rent. Accordingly, Sagax is only affected to a limited extent by changed costs due to changes in consumption or changed rates for such utilities as heating and electricity. More than 95% of Sagax's leases are indexed to the CPI or the equivalent. Annual indexation may, in certain cases, be limited by a CPI ceiling or floor. A small number of leases have annual fixed rental adjustments.

The geographic distribution of Sagax's property portfolio and the industries of its tenants are highly diversified. Sagax's lease structure of many small leases help reduce the risks of vacancies and rent losses.

FINANCIAL RISKS

Sagax's financial expenses comprise the single largest expense for the Group. To reduce Sagax's exposure to a rise in interest rates, the Group has a significant portion of fixed-rate loans. To limit interest-rate risk for loans at floating interest rates, interest-rate swaps and interest-rate caps are used. Sagax's funding primarily comprises equity and interestbearing liabilities. Sagax endeavours to secure a long average remaining term of interest-bearing liabilities to limit its refinancing risk, defined as the risk that refinancing existing debt cannot take place on reasonable terms. The company's long-term funding comprises listed bonds and bank loans. The complete terms and conditions for the bond loans are available at www.sagax.se.

CURRENCY RISKS

The amounts in the consolidated balance sheet are partly exposed to exchange rate fluctuations, particularly for the EUR. Net exposure on 30 June 2024, assets less liabilities in EUR, amounted to SEK 10,792 M (9,096). In total, net exposure in EUR amounted to 29% (26) of equity. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the balance sheets of the Group's foreign operations are translated from their functional

currencies into SEK based on the exchange rates applying on the balance sheet date. On 30 June, EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.36 (11.79), DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.52 (1.58) and NOK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.00. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period: EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.39 (11.32), DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.53 (1.52) and NOK 1 was equivalent to SEK 0.99. In accordance with IAS 21, the currency effects for foreign operations and hedge accounting are recognised in Other comprehensive income. Other currency effects are recognised in profit or loss.

RISK OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

To limit the risk of potential conflicts of interest, the Group has policies that prohibit Sagax's employees and Board members from:

  • i. Committing to Board assignments in property companies that primarily own warehouse and industrial premises except for those companies in which Sagax is a shareholder and when the Board assignment is performed within the framework of Sagax's operations.
  • ii. Investing in companies in which Sagax is a shareholder.
  • iii. Investing in competitors for an amount exceeding 10% of the value of the employee's or Board member's holdings in Sagax.

The policies also specify that senior executives and Board members who borrow against more than 10% of the market value of their shares in Sagax shall notify the company. As per the publication of this report no such notification has been received.

OTHER RISKS

Geopolitical conflicts and the transition from a low interest-rate environment to higher interest rates had a negative effect on the financial markets, resulting in, for example, rising market interest rates and greater volatility. The property market has thus been negatively impacted by this. The company is monitoring developments to identify and, if possible, address any risks.

Sagax's other risks are described in the 2023 Annual Report, on pages 50-53.

Currency exposure

2024 2023
Amounts in EUR M 30 Jun 30 Jun
Investment properties 4,010 3,444
Other assets 421 127
Total assets 4,431 3,571
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,972 2,483
Other liabilities 149 317
Total liabilities 3,481 2,800
Net exposure 950 771

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sagax's exposure to material risks in the company's operations is presented below.

Sensitivity analysis for property values
–20% –10% 0% +10% +20%
Value change, SEK M –11,975 –5,988 5,988 11,975
Debt ratio, % 53 49 45 42 39
Sensitivity analysis for changes in the occupancy rate
–10% –5% 0% +5% +10%
Occupancy rate, % 86 91 96 N/A N/A
Interest coverage ratio,
multiple
4.8 5.1 5.4 N/A N/A

Sensitivity analysis for property values

Change Value change, SEK M
Capitalisation rate +/–0.25% point –1,723/+1,855
Discount rate +/–0.25% point –985/+985
Rental revenue +/–5% +2,588/–2,621
Property expenses +/–5% –366/+343

Sensitivity analysis on 30 June 20241)

Effect on
profit from property Effect on
management, profit after tax, Effect on
Amounts in SEK M Change annual basis annual basis equity
Economic occupancy rate +/–1% point +50/–50 +42/–42 +42/–42
Rental revenue +/–1% +48/–48 +40/–40 +40/–40
Property expenses +/–1% –8/+8 –7/+7 –7/+7
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –12/+12 –10/+10 –10/+10
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –28/+28 –23/+23 –23/+23
Change in SEK/EUR exchange rate2) +/–10% +219/–219 +184/–184 +1,079/–1,079
Changed rent level for contract maturities in 2024 +/–10% +39/–39 +33/–33 +33/–33

1) Excluding shares in profit of joint ventures and associated companies.

2) Sagax's net exposure to the SEK/EUR exchange rate comprises assets and liabilities recognised in EUR, in addition to revenue and expenses in EUR.

Other disclosures

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This condensed interim report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The term "IFRS" in this report means application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, and the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC). The accounting policies and calculation methods are the same as those applied in the 2023 Annual Report and are to be read together with this Annual Report.

There are no amendments to accounting standards in 2024 that are deemed to have any material impact on the company's financial statements.

Rounding-off differences may occur.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Transactions with related parties are described in Note 27 of the 2023 Annual Report. No material changes regarding transactions with related parties have taken place in relation to the information presented in the 2023 Annual Report.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

No significant events have occurred after the end of the period.

The Board of Directors and CEO give their assurance that this interim report provides a fair overview of the company's and the Group's operations, financial position and earnings and describes significant risks and uncertainties faced by the company and the companies included in the Group.

Stockholm, 15 July 2024 AB SAGAX (publ) Corporate Registration Number 556520-0028

Chairman of the Board Board member Board member

Staffan Salén Johan Cederlund Filip Engelbert

David Mindus Johan Thorell Ulrika Werdelin CEO and Board member Board member Board member

This interim report has not been reviewed by the company's auditors.

This constitutes information that AB Sagax (publ) is legally obliged to publish under the EU's Market Abuse Regulation and the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information was released for publication on 15 July 2024 at 12:30 p.m. (CEST).

Calendar

The financial calendar is available at www.sagax.se.

Interim report January – September 2024 25 October 2024 Year-end Report 2024 21 February 2025

SCHEDULE OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO HOLDERS OF CLASS D SHARES

September 2024

  • Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 September 2024
  • First day for trading excluding dividend rights 27 September 2024
  • Record date for dividend payment 30 September 2024

December 2024

  • Final day for trading including dividend rights 26 December 2024
  • First day for trading excluding dividend rights 27 December 2024
  • Record date for dividend payment 30 December 2024

March 2025

  • Final day for trading including dividend rights 27 March 2025
  • First day for trading excluding dividend rights 28 March 2025
  • Record date for dividend payment 31 March 2025

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

David Mindus, CEO +46 8 545 83 540, [email protected]

Agneta Segerhammar, CFO +46 8 545 83 540, [email protected]

Visit us at www.sagax.se.

Definitions

Sagax applies the European Securities and Market Authority's (ESMA) Guidelines on the Alternative Performance Measures. Alternative performance measures refer to financial measures of historical or future earnings trends, financial position, financial results or cash flows that are not defined or stated in the applicable rules for financial reporting, which in Sagax's case is IFRS. The basis of the alternative performance measures provided is that they are used by company management to assess the financial performance and thus are considered to provide valuable information to shareholders and other stakeholders.

The table below presents definitions of Sagax's key performance indicators. The calculation of alternative performance measures is described separately on the following pages.

Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Cash flow per Class A and B
share after dilution
Profit before tax adjusted for items not included in cash flow, less tax paid
and increased by dividends received from joint ventures and associated
companies in relation to the weighted average number of Class A and B
shares after dilution. Dividends on Class D shares for the period have also
been deducted from profit before tax.
The KPI shows the amount of cash flow for the
period that can be considered to be attributable to
owners of Class A and Class B shares.
Debt ratio Interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the period in relation to total assets
at the end of the period.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Dilution Dilution due to outstanding warrants has been calculated, in line with IAS
33, as the number of Class A and B shares to be issued to cover the differ
ence between the strike price and market price for all potential Class A and
B shares (warrants) outstanding, insofar as it is probable that they will be
utilised.
Not an APM.
Earnings per Class A and B
share
Profit for the period in relation to the weighted average number of Class A
and B shares after taking into account the portion of profit for the period
represented by Class D shares.
The KPI shows the shareholders' share of profit.
Earnings per Class D share Class D shares are entitled to five times the total dividend on Class A and B
shares, although not more than SEK 2.00 per share annually.
The KPI shows the shareholders' share of profit.
EBITDA Net operating income less central administration costs plus dividends
received from joint ventures and associated companies.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the Net debt/EBITDA
KPI shows financial risk.
Economic occupancy rate Contractual annual rent at the end of the period as a percentage of rental
value directly after the end of the period.
The KPI shows the economic degree of utilisation of
the Group's properties.
Equity/assets ratio Equity in relation to total assets. The KPI shows financial risk.
Equity per Class A and B
share
Equity at the end of the period in relation to the number of Class A and B
shares at the end of the period after taking into account equity attributable
to Class D shares.
The KPI shows the owner's share of equity.
Equity per Class D share Equity at the end of the period as a percentage of the number of common
shares at the end of the period. Equity is restricted to SEK 35.00 per Class
D share.
The KPI shows the owner's share of equity.
Fixed income derivatives Agreements on lending rates that may include the factors of time, inflation
and/or maximum interest rates. Usually signed to hedge interest rates for
interest-bearing loans.
Not an APM.
Interest coverage ratio Profit from property management, excluding profit from property manage
ment from joint ventures and associated companies but including dividends
from joint ventures and associated companies, after reversal of financial
expenses in relation to financial expenses (including lease expenses).
The KPI shows financial risk.
Interest coverage ratio,
EMTN programme
Profit from property management after reversal of financial income and
expenses as a percentage of net financial items.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Interest-rate swaps An agreement between two parties to swap interest rate conditions in the
same currency. The swap entails that one party exchanges its floating interest
rate for a fixed rate, while the other party receives a fixed rate in exchange
for a floating rate. The purpose of an interest-rate swap is to reduce interest
rate risk.
Not an APM.
Lease term Remaining term of a lease. The KPI shows the risk of future vacancies.
Net asset value Recognised equity according to the balance sheet, less equity attributable
to Class D shares, with add-back of reserves for fixed income derivatives,
deferred tax on temporary differences on property values and fixed income
derivatives. Reversal of corresponding items attributable to joint ventures and
associated companies takes place on a separate row.
An established indicator of the Group's net asset
value that facilitates analyses and comparisons with
EPRA NAV.
Key performance indicators Description Reason for alternative performance measure
Net debt Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash equiva
lents, and listed shares as a percentage of total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme
Financial indebtedness less listed shares and cash and cash equivalents. The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Financial indebtedness less listed shares and cash and cash equivalents in
relation to total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net debt/Total assets Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash equiva
lents, and listed shares as a percentage of total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net investments The net of property acquisitions and investments in the existing property
portfolio, as well as sales of properties.
The KPI shows the investment volume.
Occupancy rate by area Area let at the end of the period as a percentage of total lettable area
directly after the end of the period.
The KPI shows the occupancy situation.
Profit from property
management
Profit excluding changes in value and tax. Also includes changes in value
from subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures.
An indicator of the earnings generation in the
operations, excluding changes in value.
Profit from property
management per Class A
and B share after dilution
Profit from property management for the period reduced by dividends on
Class D shares divided by the weighted average number of Class A and B
shares after dilution.
An indicator of the earnings generation of the
assets, excluding the changes in value accruing to
holders of Class A and B shares.
Property Pertains to properties held under title or site leasehold. Not an APM.
Rental revenue, comparable
portfolios
Rental revenue from properties that were included in the portfolio for the
entire reporting period and the entire comparative period. Project properties
and properties that were acquired or sold are not included.
The KPI shows the trend in rental revenue excluding
non-recurring effects, such as prematurely vacating
premises, not impacted by acquired and sold
properties.
Rental value The contractual annual rent applicable directly after the end of the period,
with supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises.
The key performance indicator shows the Group's
income potential.
Return on equity Profit for the period, recalculated to 12 months, as a percentage of average
equity (opening and closing balances) divided by 2 for the period.
The KPI shows how shareholders' capital yields
interest during the period.
Return on total capital Profit from property management for the period, recalculated to 12 months,
after reversal of financial expenses as a percentage of average total assets
for the period.
The KPI shows the ability to generate earnings on
the Group's assets, excluding financing costs.
Run rate EBITDA Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less central
administration costs plus dividends received from joint ventures and
associated companies rolling 12 months.
Sagax uses EBITDA so that the run rate Net debt/
EBITDA KPI shows financial risk.
Run rate yield Net operating income according to current earnings capacity less site
leasehold fees, as a percentage of the carrying amounts of the properties at
the end of the period.
The KPI shows the earnings generation of the
operations before financial expenses and central
administration costs are taken into account.
Secured liabilities/Total assets Liabilities secured with pledged assets as a percentage of total assets. The KPI shows financial risk for bond holders.
Surplus ratio Net operating income for the period as a percentage of rental revenue for
the period.
The KPI shows the profitability of the properties.
Total return on property
portfolio
Total of adjusted net operating income and unrealised changes in property
value during the period as a percentage of the property value at the end of
the period adjusted for unrealised changes in value for the period.
The KPI shows earnings generation and value
growth for the properties for a period.
Triple net lease A type of lease whereby the tenant pays, in addition to the rent, all costs
incurred on the property that would normally have been paid by the proper
ty owner. These include operating expenses, maintenance, property tax,
site leasehold fees, insurance, property caretaking, etc.
Not an APM.
Working capital Current assets less current liabilities. The KPI describes the capital that Sagax has avail
able, excluding available credit facilities, to conduct
its daily operations.
Yield Net operating income for the period with add-back of site leasehold fees,
recalculated to 12 months, adjusted for the holding periods of the properties
during the period and recalculated to the current exchange rates on the
balance sheet date as a percentage of the carrying amounts of the proper
ties at the end of the period.
The KPI shows the earnings generation of the
operations before financial expenses and central
administration costs are taken into account.

The calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below.

Amounts in SEK M

Run rate yield

Run rate EBITDA

Economic occupancy rate

Net operating income according

Net operating income according

Dividends from joint ventures and

Profit from property management

Dividends attributable to Class

Adjusted profit from property

Average no. of Class A and B

Profit from property management per Class A and B share after

Dividends attributable to Class

Adjusted profit from property

Average no. of Class A and B

Profit from property management per Class A and B share, current

Profit from property management per Class A and B share,

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

Rental revenue, comparable

portfolios

2024 Jan-Jun

Contractual annual rent 4,815 4,320 4,557 Rental value 5,011 4,517 4,738 Economic occupancy rate 96% 96% 96%

to current earnings capacity 3,988 3,550 3,785 Add-back of site leasehold fees –33 –28 –25 Adjusted net operating income 3,956 3,522 3,760 Carrying amounts of properties 59,875 55,476 57,061 Run rate yield 6.6% 6.3% 6.6%

to current earnings capacity 3,988 3,550 3,785 Central administration –193 –176 –182

associated companies 632 452 653 Run rate EBITDA 4,428 3,826 4,256

Profit after tax 2,058 –214 –13 Tax 304 112 158 Changes in value –306 2,059 3,737 Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881

Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881

D shares –126 –126 –253

management 1,930 1,830 3,628

shares after dilution, '000s 338,471 318,726 325,123

dilution, SEK 5.70 5.74 11.16

Profit from property management per Class A and B shares, rolling 12 months Profit from property management 3,981 3,676 3,881

D shares –253 –253 –253

management 3,728 3,423 2,628

shares after dilution, '000s 334,787 318,726 325,123

period 11.14 10.74 11.16

preceding period 10.74 8.82 9.70 Annual growth rate, % 4% 22% 15%

Rental revenue 2,388 2,048 N/A Acquired and sold properties –258 –17 N/A Currency adjustment1) – 9 N/A

excluding currency effects 2,130 2,039 N/A

2023 Jan-Jun

2023 Jan-Dec

Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Dec
Cash flow per Class A and B share
Profit/loss before tax 2,247 –113 159
Items not affecting cash flow –366 2,006 3,456
Tax paid –92 –111 –130
Dividends attributable
to Class D shares –126 –126 –253
Cash flow 1,663 1,656 3,232
Cash flow per Class A and B
share after dilution, SEK
4.91 5.19 9.94
Debt ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 36,283 30,934 30,343
Total assets 80,488 71,943 73,410
Debt ratio 45% 43% 41%
Earnings per Class A and B share1)
Profit after tax 2,058 –214 –13
Dividends attributable to Class
D shares –126 –126 –253
Adjusted profit/loss after tax 1,932 –340 –266
Earnings per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
5.71 –1.07 –0.82
EBITDA rolling 12 months
Net operating income 3,846 3,249 3,551
Central administration –193 –176 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies 632 452 653
EBITDA 4,286 3,525 4,023
Economic occupancy rate
Contractual annual rent 4,815 4,320 4,557
Rental value 5,011 4,517 4,738
Economic occupancy rate 96% 96% 96%
Equity/assets ratio
Equity 37,452 34,689 36,578
Total assets 80,488 71,943 73,410
Equity/assets ratio 47% 48% 50%
Equity per Class A and B share
Equity 37,452 34,689 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D
shares –4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Equity attributable to Class A and
B shares
33,032 30,270 32,159
No. of shares, '000s 338,424 328,020 338,335
No. of shares after dilution, '000s 338,483 328,514 338,477
Equity per Class A and B share,
SEK
97.61 92.28 95.05
Equity per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
97.59 92.14 95.01
Amounts in SEK M 2024 2023 2023
unless otherwise stated Jan-Jun Jan-Jun Jan-Dec
Interest coverage ratio
Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881
Reversal of profit from property
management joint ventures and
associated companies
–531 –437 –937
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies
384 405 653
Financial expenses incl leases 436 351 765
Adjusted profit from property
management before
financial expenses
2,345 2,275 4,362
Interest coverage ratio 5.4x 6.5x 5.7x
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme
Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881
Net financial items 360 201 550
Profit from property management
before net financial items
2,416 2,157 4,431
Interest coverage ratio 6.7x 10.7x 8.1x
Net asset value
Equity 37,452 34,689 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D
shares
–4,419 –4,419 –4,419
Reversal of derivatives –10 –21 21
Reversal of deferred tax, net 4,022 4,035 3,882
Reversals due to joint ventures
and associated companies
1,415 1,219 1,474
Net asset value 38,460 35,503 37,537
NAV per Class A and B share
after dilution, SEK
114 108 111

Net debt

See page 15.

Net debt according to EMTN programme

Interest-bearing liabilities 36,283 30,934 30,343
Listed shares in fixed assets2) –9,020 –5,328 –8,030
Listed shares in current assets –33
Cash and cash equivalents –3,056 –22 –28
Net debt according to EMTN
programme 24,206 25,550 22,285
Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets
Net debt according to EMTN
programme
24,206 25,550 22,285
Total assets 80,488 71,943 73,410
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Net debt/EBITDA
30% 36% 30%
Net debt 22,640 24,134 20,804
EBITDA rolling 12 months 4,286 3,525 4,023
Net debt/EBITDA 5.3x 6.8x 5,2x

1) IFRS performance measure.

2) Pertains to listed shares in companies recognised as associated companies.

Associated companies are recognised in the balance sheet pursuant to the equity method.

Calculation of alternative performance measures is presented in the tables below, cont'd.

Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Dec
Net debt/run rate EBITDA
Net debt 22,640 24,134 20,804
EBITDA, run rate 4,428 3,826 4,256
Net debt/run rate EBITDA 5.1x 6.3x 4.9x
Net debt/Total assets
Net debt 22,640 24,134 20,804
Total assets 80,488 71,943 73,410
Net debt/Total assets 28% 34% 28%
Occupancy rate by area
Contracted area, '000s sqm 4,247 3,798 4,182
Total lettable area, '000s sqm 4,425 3,979 4,331
Occupancy rate by area 96% 95% 97%
Profit from property management
Profit after tax 2,058 –214 –13
Tax 304 112 158
Changes in value –306 2,059 3,737
Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution
Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881
Dividends attributable to
Class D shares –126 –126 –253
Adjusted profit from property
management
1,930 1,830 3,628
Average no. of Class A and B
shares after dilution, '000s
338,471 318,726 325,123
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK 5.70 5.74 11.16
Profit from property management per Class A and B shares, rolling 12 months
Profit from property management
Dividends attributable to Class
3,981 3,676 3,881
D shares –253 –253 –253
Adjusted profit from property
management
3,728 3,423 2,628
Average no. of Class A and B
shares after dilution, '000s 334,787 318,726 325,123
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK 11.14 10.74 11.16
Profit from property management
per Class A and B share,
preceding period
10.74 8.82 9.70
Annual growth rate, % 4% 22% 15%
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
Rental revenue 2,388 2,048 N/A
Acquired and sold properties –258 –17 N/A
Currency adjustment1) 9 N/A
Rental revenue, comparable port
folios excluding currency effects
2,130 2,039 N/A
Return on equity
Profit/loss after tax
Addition for translation to annual
2,058 –214 –13
value 2,058 –214
Adjusted profit/loss after tax 4,117 –428 –13
Average equity 37,015 34,076 35,020
35 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. In the INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2024
event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.
Amounts in SEK M
unless otherwise stated
2024
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Jun
2023
Jan-Dec
Return on total capital
Profit from property management 2,056 1,956 3,881
Addition for translation to annual
value 2,056 1,956
Financial expenses 436 351 765
Addition for translation to annual
value 436 351
Profit before financial expenses 4,984 4,614 4,646
Average total assets 76,949 72,017 72,751
Return on total capital 6.5% 6.4% 6.4%
Run rate EBITDA
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 3,988 3,550 3,785
Central administration –193 –176 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies 632 452 653
Run rate EBITDA 4,428 3,826 4,256
Run rate yield
Net operating income according
to current earnings capacity 3,988 3,550 3,785
Add-back of site leasehold fees –33 –28 –25
Adjusted net operating income 3,956 3,522 3,760
Carrying amounts of properties 59,875 55,476 57,061
Run rate yield 6.6% 6.3% 6.6%
Secured liabilities/Total assets
Secured liabilities 4,914 1,977 2,309
Total assets 80,488 71,943 73,410
Secured liabilities/Total assets 6.1% 2.7% 3.0%
Surplus ratio
Net operating income 1,974 1,679 3,551
Rental revenue 2,388 2,048 4,293
Surplus ratio 83% 82% 83%
Yield
Net operating income
1,974 1,679 3,551
Add-back of site leasehold fees
Addition for translation to annual
–16 –14 –27
value 1,958 1,665
Holding adjustment,
acquisitions/divestments 28 23 232
Currency translation to
closing rate
–9 110 –100
Adjusted net operating income 3,936 3,463 3,656
Carrying amounts of properties 59,875 55,476 57,061
Yield 6.6% 6.2% 6.4%

1) The preceding period has been adjusted so that the exchange rate is the same as in the current period.

AB Sagax is a property company whose business concept is to invest in commercial properties, primarily in the warehouse and light industrial segment. Sagax's property holdings on 30 June 2024 amounted to 4,425,000 square metres, distributed between 918 properties. AB Sagax (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. More information is available at www.sagax.se.

AB Sagax (publ), Engelbrektsplan 1, SE-114 34 Stockholm, Sweden Corp. Reg. No. 556520-0028 Tel: +46 8 545 83 540 www.sagax.se

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