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AB Sagax

Quarterly Report Feb 21, 2025

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YEAR-END REPORT 2024

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

Year-end report 2024

2024 FINANCIAL YEAR

  • Rental revenue increased 16% to SEK 4,994 M (SEK 4,293 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders increased 11% to SEK 4,296 M (3,881).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 11.95 (11.16).
  • Changes in the value of properties had an impact on profit of SEK 558 M (−2,517).
  • Changes in value of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 1,104 M (–1,235).
  • Profit after tax for the year attributable to Parent Company's shareholders was SEK 5,255 M (–13).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 3,586 M (3,485), corresponding to SEK 9.85 (9.94) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 6,683 M (5,913), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 5,698 M (5,088).
  • The Board of Directors proposes that the dividend per Class A and B share be raised to SEK 3.50 (3.10). The Board also proposes a dividend of SEK 2.00 (2.00) per Class D share through a quarterly payment of SEK 0.50. The dividend proposal is in accordance with the company's dividend policy.

FOURTH QUARTER OF 2024

  • Rental revenue increased 16% to SEK 1,315 M (SEK 1,133 M in the year-earlier period).
  • Profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders increased 19% to SEK 1,079 M (909).
  • Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 3.00 (2.52).
  • Changes in the value of properties had an impact on profit of SEK 101 M (−837).
  • Changes in value of financial instruments had an impact on profit of SEK 29 M (–501).
  • Profit after tax for the period attributable to Parent Company's shareholders was SEK 999 M (–433).
  • Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 882 M (778), corresponding to SEK 2.42 (2.13) per Class A and B share after dilution.
  • Net investments in properties amounted to SEK 841 M (2,188), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 611 M (1,852).

FORECAST FOR 2025

Profit from property management for 2025 attributable to Parent Company's shareholders, 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 4,400 M.

Selected key performance indicators
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after
dilution, SEK
11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Change compared with preceding year, % 7 15 21 21 20
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 14.78 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78
Dividend per Class A and B share, SEK (2024 proposed) 3.50 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.4 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7
Debt ratio at year end, % 42 41 45 42 43
Properties' market value at the year end, SEK M 65,874 57,061 52,682 46,067 37,548
Yield, % 6.6 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3
Return on equity, % 13.5 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8

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:

Financial targets
Outcome 2024 Five-year
average
Return on equity, measured over a five-year
period, shall exceed 15% per year
14% 15%
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share shall increase by a minimum of
15% per year
7% 18%

STRATEGIES

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. This segment 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 or equity. The Class D shares participate in an annual dividend of up to

Profit from property management per Class A and B share

Financial target growth rate is 15% per year

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, Helsinki and Paris, 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:

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 whistleblower 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.

Market value and lettable area of properties

Profit from property management and cash flow

The Maxwellstraat 31 and Energiestraat 6-8 properties in the Netherlands were acquired in the fourth quarter. The properties encompass a total of 7,900 square metres of lettable area and are fully let.

Profit, revenue and expenses

The profit/loss and cash flow items below refer to the January to December 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 rose 11% to SEK 4,326 M (3,881), mainly due to property acquisitions, rent indexation and higher profit from property management from joint ventures and associated companies. Profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders increased 11% to SEK 4,296 M (3,881). Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 11.95 (11.16).

Property revaluation had an impact of SEK 558 M (–2,517) on profit for the year, of which SEK 12 M (–1,220) referred to changes in value of properties in joint ventures and associated companies.

Revaluation of financial instruments had an impact on profit for the year of SEK 1,104 M (–1,235), of which SEK –81 M (–302) referred to changes in value from joint ventures and associated companies. SEK 1,185 M referred to the revaluation to market value of Sagax's holding in NP3 Fastigheter AB. For additional information, see page 13.

Profit after tax for the year amounted to SEK 5,274 M (–13), of which SEK 5,255 M (–13) was attributable to Parent Company's shareholders. Accordingly, profit attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to SEK 19 M (–).

Rental revenue

REVENUE

Rental revenue rose 16% to SEK 4,994 M (4,293). Revenue increased primarily due to by property acquisitions in the France, Spain, Finland and Benelux segments and rent indexation.

During the year, rental revenue in comparable portfolios increased 3.9% (6.6) excluding currency effects. The segments with the largest percentage increases were Sweden with 8.6%, France 4.9% and Germany 2.9%. The weighted inflation rate for the reporting period was 1.4% (3.4) at an annual rate.

Other revenue rose to SEK 69 M (25) and mainly related to insurance compensation.

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Rental revenue 4,994 4,293
Acquisitions and divestments –716 –163
Currency adjustment1) –12
Total 4,278 4,118

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

Economic occupancy rate

Rental revenue, comparable portfolios

Weighted average inflation, rolling 12 month

CHANGE IN THE ECONOMIC OCCUPANCY RATE

The economic occupancy rate amounted to 96% (96). During the year, the vacancy value rose SEK 199 M (210) due to tenants vacating premises and declined SEK 156 M (211) following new lettings. Fixed-term rent discounts for new tenants fell SEK 11 M (–13) to SEK 42 M (52) on an annual basis at the end of the year. Acquisitions and property divestments during the year increased the vacancy value by a net SEK 13 M (–1). The total vacancy value at the end of the year amounted to SEK 231 M (182).

FUTURE VACANCY CHANGES

At year end, notice of termination had been served for leases with a rental value of SEK 201 M (74), of which leases with notice of vacating the premises for SEK 196 M (74) and leases with notice of renegotiation accounted for SEK 5 M (–). Of the leases for which notice had been received, vacancies corresponding to a rental value of SEK 84 M will arise in 2025 and SEK 97 M in 2026. Lettings of premises to tenants who have not yet occupied reduced the adjusted vacancy value by SEK 43 M (19). New lettings corresponding to a rental value of SEK 43 M will occur in 2025. The adjusted vacancy value was SEK 389 M (237).

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating and maintenance costs amounted to a total of SEK 483 M (454). The increase was primarily due to property acquisitions. Operating and maintenance costs in comparable portfolios increased 1.7% and weighted inflation for the year was 1.4%. In real terms, the increase in costs was 0.2% corresponding to SEK 1 M. In real terms, operating expenses decreased 3.1% corresponding to SEK 11 M, mainly due to lower electricity and heating costs. In real terms, maintenance costs increased 12% corresponding to SEK 12 M, of which SEK 5 M related to the upgrade of the ventilation system in a property in the Other Europe segment due to changes in regulatory requirements.

Expenses for property tax increased to SEK 272 M (220) and other property expenses increased to SEK 117 M (94). Expenses for property tax and other property expenses in the comparable portfolio were unchanged compared with last year.

Number of employees

Country Total
Sweden 38
Finland 29
France 12
Netherlands 10
Spain 8
Germany 1
Total 98

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
2025 28 43 99 84
2026 17 97
2027 2 8
2028 1 6
>2028
Total 28 43 119 196

Vacancies on 1 January 2025

Vacancy changes

Rental value, Vacancy value, Economic Lettable Vacant Vacancy rate
Market segment SEK M SEK M1) vacancy rate1) area, sqm area, sqm by area
Sweden 1,147 75 7% 935,000 65,000 7%
Finland 1,923 97 5% 1,480,000 77,000 5%
France 1,234 20 2% 1,050,000 18,000 2%
Benelux 704 21 3% 708,000 11,000 2%
Spain 383 8 2% 524,000 23,000 4%
Germany 150 10 7% 132,000 10,000 8%
Other Europe 12 6,000
Total 5,553 231 4% 4,834,000 203,000 4%

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

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Opening vacancy for each year 182 171
New lettings −156 −211
Vacancies 199 210
Change in discounts provided −11 13
Vacancy value, acquired properties 20 6
Vacancy value, divested properties −7 −7
Change in exchange rates 4
Closing vacancy value 231 182
Terminated for renegotiation 5
Terminated lease, not vacated 196 74
Letting, not occupied −43 −19

Adjusted closing vacancy value 389 237

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Central administration costs amounted to SEK 187 M (182), corresponding to 3.7% (4.2) of the year's rental revenue.

At year end, Sagax had 98 (96) employees. Functions such as property caretaking and on-call operations are outsourced. Sagax has offices in Stockholm, Helsinki, Paris, Rotterdam, Barcelona and Frankfurt.

PROFIT FROM JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES

Profit from joint ventures and associated companies for the year amounted to SEK 783 M (−556), of which profit from property management accounted for SEK 1,108 M (937), changes in value of properties for SEK 12 M (−1,220) and changes in the value of fixed income derivatives for SEK –81 M (−302). Tax expense on profit from joint ventures and associated companies amounted to SEK 256 M (–14). For additional information, see page 13.

NET FINANCIAL ITEMS

Financial income amounted to SEK 162 M (339) , of which SEK 154 M (110) refers to interest income on listed bonds and other financial investments and SEK 8 M (46) referred to dividends from listed shares. Last year included income pertaining to repurchased bonds of SEK 59 M and financial income of SEK 124 M pertaining to a current finance lease asset, and there was no such corresponding income this year.

Financial expenses, excluding the interest component relating to the Group's lease liabilities, increased to SEK 912 M (734) due to higher interest-bearing liabilities resulting from property acquisitions and the impact of higher market interest rates on the Group's borrowing costs. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities was 2.3% (1.9) on the balance sheet date.

The interest component relating to the Group's lease liabilities amounted to SEK –36 M (–31). This expense primarily comprised site leasehold 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 99% of the market value of the properties had been externally valued. For other properties, the market value was determined as the acquisition price or internal valuations were applied. The changes in value for the properties amounted to SEK 546 M (–1,297), of which unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK 563 M (–1,306) and realised changes in value amounted to SEK –17 M (9). Of the unrealised change in value, SEK 652 M (670) was attributable to property management and SEK –89 M (–1,976) was related to general changes in market value. For additional information, see page 12.

REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The change in value of financial instruments was SEK 1,184 M (–932). Realised changes in value amounted to SEK –17 M (23) and referred

to divestments of financial instruments. Unrealised changes in value amounted to SEK 1,202 M (–955). Revaluation of listed instruments resulted in an unrealised change in value of SEK 1,185 M (–631) in connection with the market valuation of Sagax's holding in NP3 Fastigheter AB. For additional information, see page 13.

The revaluation of financial instruments in joint ventures amounted to SEK 61 M (–226). The unrealised change in value attributable to fixed income derivatives amounted to SEK –49 M (–36). Other financial instruments were revalued by SEK 5 M (–61).

TAX

Sagax recognised a tax expense of SEK 458 M (172) comprising of a current tax expense of SEK 194 M (156) and a deferred tax expense of SEK 264 M (16). The higher deferred tax expense was mainly attributable to unrealised changes in value of properties. The tax expense recognised in other comprehensive income amounted to SEK 8 M (–16). The Group's deferred tax liabilities at year end amounted to SEK 4,289 M (3,954). Deferred tax assets pertaining to accumulated loss carryforwards and financial instruments amounted to SEK 163 M (168).

CASH FLOW

Cash flow from operating activities before changes in working capital amounted to SEK 3,586 M (3,485). Changes in working capital had an impact of SEK –235 M (80) on cash flow. Investing activities had an impact of SEK –5,732 M (−4,749) on cash flow, of which SEK 2,814 M derived from the acquisition of French Wholesale Properties. Cash flow from financing activities amounted to SEK 2,639 M (1,135). In total, cash and cash equivalents changed by SEK 259 M (–48) during the year.

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 127 M (119).

Forecast and current earnings capacity

FORECAST FOR 2025

Profit from property management for 2025 attributable to Parent Company's shareholders, 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 4,400 M.

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 January. 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 supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises. Property expenses are based on actual outcomes over the past twelve months adjusted for the holding period. Central administration costs are based on actual outcomes over the past twelve 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 actual outcomes over the past twelve months. Dividends at tributable to the company's holdings of listed shares were not taken into account in the earnings capacity. Tax is calculated at the standard tax rate of 17% (18). Translation from EUR took place at the closing rate of SEK 11.49. Translation from EUR of the earnings capacity on 1 January 2024 took place at a rate of SEK 11.43.

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

Amounts in SEK M 1 Jan 2025 1 Jan 2024
Rental value 5,553 4,738
Vacancy –231 –182
Rental revenue 5,323 4,557
Property expenses –909 –771
Net operating income 4,414 3,785
Central administration –187 –182
Joint ventures and associated companies 1,162 1,096
Net financial items –859 –555
Lease expenses –36 –31
Profit from property management 4,494 4,114
– of which profit from property management
attributable to non-controlling interests 61
Tax –764 –741
Profit after tax 3,730 3,374
Attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders 3,669 3,374
– of which, holders of Class D shares 253 253
– of which, holders of Class A and B shares 3,416
Run rate yield, % 6.7 3,122
6.6
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.1 4.9

Profit from property management attributable to Parent Company's shareholders according to current earnings capacity

Difference between yield and interest rate

Property portfolio

On 31 December 2024, the property portfolio comprised 983 (903) properties with a lettable area of 4,834,000 square metres (4,331,000). At year end, the rental value and contractual annual rent amounted to SEK 5,553 M (4,738) and SEK 5,323 M (4,557), respectively. This corresponds to an economic occupancy rate of 96% (96).

PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS

During the year, Sagax invested SEK 6,827 M (5,991), of which property acquisitions accounted for SEK 5,698 M (5,088). 85 (142) properties were acquired, of which 43 properties related to Sagax's acquisition of French Wholesale Properties (FWP) in France. Sagax's ownership in FWP amounted to 77% at year end.

INVESTMENTS IN THE EXISTING PORTFOLIO

A total of SEK 1,129 M (902) was invested in the existing property portfolio, of which SEK 279 M (205) referred to property maintenance and

SEK 510 M (395) to new construction. Of the investment in new construction, SEK 410 M was related to projects in Sweden. In addition, SEK 233 M (252) was invested in connection with new lettings and SEK 107 M (50) against rent supplements. Of total investments, SEK 53 M (18) referred to investments in energy-saving measures.

DIVESTMENTS

During the year, 5 (9) properties with a carrying amount of SEK 144 M (77) million were divested.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO YIELD

The yield for the period was 6.6% (6.4). The run rate yield was 6.7% (6.6).

Summary of property portfolio, 1 January 2025

Market value Contractual
Market segment SEK M Share SEK per
sqm
No. of
properties
Lettable area,
sqm
Vacant area,
sqm
Rental value,
SEK M
Economic
occupancy rate
annual rent,
SEK M
Sweden 15,101 23% 16,200 128 935,000 65,000 1,147 93% 1,072
Finland 19,606 30% 13,200 248 1,480,000 77,000 1,923 95% 1,826
France 14,515 22% 13,800 310 1,050,000 18,000 1,234 98% 1,214
Benelux 9,264 14% 13,100 157 708,000 11,000 704 97% 683
Spain 5,485 8% 10,500 124 524,000 23,000 383 98% 375
Germany 1,778 3% 13,500 14 132,000 10,000 150 93% 140
Other Europe 126 0% 19,500 2 6,000 12 100% 12
Total 65,874 100% 13,600 983 4,834,000 203,000 5,553 96% 5,323

Property investments January-December 2024

Property
acquisitions, SEK M
Property acquisitions,
no. of properties
Existing portfolio,
SEK M
Total, SEK M Share of total
investments
Divestments,
SEK M
Divestments,
no. of properties
Net investments, SEK M
Sweden 88 3 635 722 11% 722
Finland 439 7 279 717 11% –19 2 699
France 3,7251) 48 103 3,828 56% –45 2 3,783
Benelux 408 10 89 497 7% 497
Spain 681 12 23 705 10% –80 1 625
Germany 357 5 1 358 5% 358
Total 5,698 85 1,129 6,827 100% –144 5 6,683

1) Of which SEK 1,089 M refers to acquired value attributable to non-controlling interests in French Wholesale Properties.

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 year end was distributed between 2,557 leases (2,462). The table below presents the size of Sagax's leases in relation to the Group's annual rent at year end. The table shows that 2,550 leases (2,455) had an individual rental value of less than 1% of the Group's annual rent. The total rental value for these leases accounted for 91% (90) of Sagax's annual rent. In addition, Sagax is party to 7 (6) leases with a rental value corresponding to 1–2% of the Group's annual rent. Combined, these leases total 9% (8) of Sagax's annual rent. None of Sagax's leases had an annual rental value that accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent (last year one lease accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent).

Sagax's annual rent at year end was distributed between 1,407 tenants. The table below shows that 70% of the Group's annual rent at year end comprised tenants who each accounted for less than 1% of

Distribution of leases

Share of contractual
annual rent
Annual rent No. of Lease
SEK M Share, % leases Average annual
rent, SEK M
term, years
>2%
1–2% 498 9 7 71 6
<1% 4,825 91 2,550 2 5
Total 5,323 100 2,557 2 5

Distribution of tenants

Share of Annual rent Average
contractual
annual rent
SEK M Share, % No. of
tenants1)
No. of
leases
annual
rent, SEK M
Lease
term, years
>2% 1,009 19 6 187 84 7
1–2% 598 11 8 125 26 6
<1% 3,716 70 1,393 2,245 3 4
Total 5,323 100 1,407 2,557 4 5

1) Companies within the same group or with state and municipal ownership are listed as one tenant.

Lease terms

No Contractual annual rent
Year of expiry leases Area, sqm SEK M Share
2025 882 600,000 733 14%
2026 515 691,000 768 14%
2027 416 687,000 726 14%
2028 240 434,000 535 10%
2029 121 454,000 532 10%
>2029 383 1,766,000 2,028 38%
Total 2,557 4,631,000 5,323 100%

11 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. YEAR-END REPORT 2024 In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

the Group's annual rent, 11% of Sagax's annual rent comprised tenants who each accounted for 1–2% of the Group's annual rent and 19% of the Group's annual rent comprised tenants who each accounted for more than 2% of the Group's annual rent. The six largest tenants in alphabetical order are Baxter, Groupe Colas, Kesko, Metro France and Nokia as well as state and municipal-owned operations.

Sagax's tenants operate in a variety of sectors. Companies in the manufacturing industry accounted for 17% (16) of rental revenue. The food-related operations and automotive-related industry, including sales, service and manufacturing, accounted for 15% (10) and 14% (14) of rental revenue, respectively. Diverse tenant industries are considered to lower the risk of vacancies and rent losses. The main industries are presented in the pie chart below.

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 48% of the annual rent expire in or after 2029. 10–14% of annual rent expires each year between 2025 and 2028.

Year of maturity of annual rent

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 983 properties (903) was established at SEK 65,874 M (57,061) on 31 December 2024. Exchange rate fluctuations during the year resulted in property values denominated in EUR and DKK changing by SEK 1,567 M (–229).

The unrealised change in value for the period amounted to SEK 563 M (–1,306) corresponding to a change in value of 0.9% (–2.2). In the same period, weighted inflation was 1.6% (3.4) in the markets where Sagax is active. The real change in value amounted to –0.7% (–5.5).

Of this unrealised change in value, SEK 652 M was attributable to property management and SEK –89 M was related to general changes in market value. The weighted capitalisation rate was unchanged compared with the same period last year.

Change in the carrying amounts of the property portfolio
SEK M No
Property portfolio, 31 December 2023 57,061 903
Acquisition of properties 5,698 85
Investments in the existing portfolio 1,129
Divestment/disposal of properties –144 –5
Currency translation effect 1,567
Unrealised changes in value 563
Property portfolio, 31 December 2024 65,874 983
Properties acquired, possession pending 326 3

Unrealised changes in the value of properties

Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec 2024
New lettings/Renegotiations 887
Vacancies/Renegotiations –235
General change in market value –89
Total 563

Group's rental value

VALUATION METHOD AND IMPLEMENTATION

The valuations were carried out in accordance with generally accepted international valuation methods. Properties corresponding to 99% of the property value have been valued by authorised property appraisers from independent valuation companies as per 31 December 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 5 and 20 years. As a rule, the calculation period is 10 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 (5.1– 16.0%), 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% (7.8) and 8.1% (7.9), respectively. The weighted capitalisation rate was 6.4% (6.4).

Unrealised changes in the value of properties per quarter

Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec 2024
First quarter 152
Second quarter 124
Third quarter 206
Fourth quarter 81
Total 563

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 the shareholders. The accumulated investments amounted to SEK 7,872 M, which has generated an accumulated dividend of SEK 3,734 M (3,249) for Sagax. The carrying amount of these investments amounted to SEK 15,170 M (13,171), of which 97% comprised Hemsö Fastighets AB, NP3 Fastigheter AB, Nyfosa AB, Söderport Property Investment AB and Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB.

These investments contributed a total of SEK 1,108 M (937) to profit from property management during the year and SEK 477 M (692) to the cash flow. In addition, Sagax received a distribution in kind comprising shares in Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB corresponding to SEK 50 M. Sagax's share of changes in the value of properties amounted to SEK 12 M (–1,220) and the share of changes in the value of derivatives was SEK –81 M (–302).

In addition to the holdings presented below, Sagax owns shares amounting to SEK 118 M (12) 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 1,182 M was located in Stockholm on 31 December 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 NP3 Fastigheter AB (NP3)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 20.5% of the votes and 15.2% of the capital in NP3. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 3,378 M (3,041) and the carrying amount to SEK 3,478 M (2,104) on 31 December 2024.

NP3 is a property company focusing on high-yielding commercial investment properties mainly in northern Sweden. The company's property portfolio encompassed 554 properties with a total property value of SEK 23.4 billion and a rental value of SEK 2,326 M on 31 December 2024. NP3 is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.np3fastigheter.se.

In September 2024, NP3 carried out a directed issue, which resulted in Sagax reclassifying the holding in NP3 to financial instruments which led to an unrealised change in value of SEK 1,335 M in the third quarter. In November 2024, Sagax acquired shares in NP3, and the holding in NP3 was subsequently recognised as an associated company in accordance with the equity method. This reclassification resulted in an un realised change in value of financial instruments of SEK –150 M.

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 4,856 M (4,265) and the carrying amount to SEK 2,809 M (2,789) on 31 December 2024.

Nyfosa is a property company active in the Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian markets focusing on commercial properties in high-growth municipalities. The company's property portfolio encompassed 494 properties with a total property value of SEK 39.4 billion and a rental value of SEK 3,963 M on 31 December 2024. Nyfosa is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. For more information, refer to www.nyfosa.se.

Fastighetsbolaget Emilshus AB (Emilshus)

Sagax owns shares corresponding to 25.7% of the votes and 25.2% of the capital in Emilshus. The market value of Sagax's shareholding amounted to SEK 1,395 M (820) and the carrying amount to SEK 982 M (708) on 31 December 2024.

Emilshus acquires, develops and manages commercial properties in Småland and nearby growth regions. The company's property portfolio encompassed 172 properties with a total property value of SEK 8.9 billion and a rental value of SEK 790 M on 31 December 2024. Emilshus is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap. For more information, refer to www.emilshus.com.

Sagax's joint ventures

Hemsö Söderport Ess-Sierra
2024 Jan-Dec 2023 Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-Dec 2023 Jan-Dec 2024 Jan-Dec 2023 Jan-Dec
Sagax's ownership, % 15 15 50 50 50 50
Sagax's share of total comprehensive income,
SEK M
238 –219 224 24 22 –30
Sagax's share of profit from property
management, SEK M
318 297 235 224 24 31
Rental revenue, SEK M 5,130 4,818 1,096 1,025 99 96
Profit from property management, SEK M 2,498 2,345 469 449 48 62
Profit/loss for the year, SEK M 1,886 –2,721 448 48 44 –59
31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023 31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023
Carrying amount of ownership interest, SEK M 4,799 4,546 2,702 2,728 282 283
No. of properties 477 488 86 86 39 39
Carrying amount of properties, SEK M 85,973 82,624 14,688 14,418 1,484 1,475
Lettable area, sqm 2,425,000 2,458,000 778,000 773,000 184,000 184,000
Lease term, years 9.1 9.5 3.9 4.0 6.6 6.5
Economic occupancy rate, % 98 98 94 96 100 100
Interest-bearing liabilities, SEK M 52,185 50,823 7,709 7,354 843 847
Loan maturity, years 5.0 5.5 3.1 3.9 3.0 4.0
Average fixed interest rate period, years 4.8 5.0 2.1 2.7 2.0 2.8
Market value of derivatives, SEK M –604 –187 –54 –72

Funding

EQUITY

Consolidated equity amounted to SEK 41,803 M (36,578) on 31 December 2024. During the year, equity changed primarily due to total comprehensive income of SEK 5,678 M (86), transactions totalling SEK 9 M in connection with the incentive programme, dividends of SEK –1,301 M, transactions with non-controlling interests of SEK 10 M and change in non-controlling interests of SEK 830 M. The change in non-controlling interests was attributable to French Wholesale Properties, in which Sagax acquired 77% of the participations during the year.

INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES

Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities at year end amounted to SEK 35,134 M (30,343) corresponding to a nominal amount of SEK 35,283 M (30,481). An amount corresponding to SEK 33,202 M (28,636) of liabilities was recognised in EUR. Exchange rate fluctuations increased interest-bearing liabilities by SEK 1,069 M (–72).

Listed bonds amounted to SEK 29,454 M (26,162). Other interestbearing liabilities comprised commercial paper of SEK 456 M (1,495) and liabilities to banks of SEK 5,224 M (2,686).

Unsecured liabilities including commercial paper corresponded to 86% (92) of interest-bearing liabilities.

The interest coverage ratio amounted to 5.0 (5.7) times for the year and the debt ratio to 42% (41) at year end. Net interest-bearing debt was 5.4 (5.2) times EBITDA and 5.1 (4.9) times run rate EBITDA. During the year, a total of SEK 13,405 M (7,326) was raised in loans and SEK 9,683 M (9,206) was repaid. Net interest-bearing debt amounted to SEK 24,367 M (20,804).

The average remaining fixed interest and loan maturity terms were 2.9 years (2.8) and 3.1 years (3.1), respectively, at year end. The average interest rate on interest-bearing liabilities on the balance sheet date was 2.3% (1.9), including the effect of derivatives.

Of Sagax's interest-bearing liabilities, SEK 29,454 M (26,162), or 84% (86), bear fixed interest rates. The company has interest-rate swaps with a total nominal value of SEK 4,077 M (1,393), corresponding to 12% (5) of interest-bearing liabilities.

WORKING CAPITAL AND UNUTILISED CREDIT FACILITIES

Sagax's working capital amounted to SEK –5,006 M (–4,445) on 31 December 2024. At the same date, unutilised credit facilities including back-up facilities for commercial paper programmes amounted to SEK 11,560 M (11,393). No additional collateral needs to be pledged to utilise these credit facilities.

Interest rate exposure and loan maturity 31 December 2024

Interest rate exposure1) Loan maturity
Year of expiry Nominal
amount, SEK M
Interest
rate2)
Share Nominal
amount, SEK M
Share
2025 6,223 2.9% 18% 4,675 13%
2026 3,446 1.6% 10% 3,698 10%
2027 5,251 1.8% 15% 5,882 17%
2028 6,708 1.3% 19% 5,766 16%
2029 7,911 2.0% 22% 9,519 27%
>2029 5,743 4.4% 16% 5,743 16%
Total/
Average
35,283 2.3% 100% 35,283 100%

1) Including derivatives.

2) The average interest rate for 2025 includes the margin for the variable portion of the debt portfolio.

Debt ratio and interest coverage ratio

Net debt
2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M 31 Dec 31 Dec
Interest-bearing liabilities 35,134 30,343
Interest-bearing assets –359 –729
Listed instruments1) –10,121 –8,782
Cash and cash equivalents –287 –28
Net debt 24,367 20,804

1) Including associated companies whose shares are listed.

Net debt/EBITDA, rolling 12 months

Listed bonds, 31 December 2024

Nominal
Maturity Interest base amount, EUR M Liabilities, EUR M Effective interest Coupon rate Maturity date ISIN code
2019-2025 Fixed interest 400 400 2.1% 2.3% 13 Mar 2025 XS1962543820
2022-2026 Fixed interest 300 299 1.8% 1.6% 24 Feb 2026 XS2447539060
2020-2027 Fixed interest 375 369 1.9% 1.1% 30 Jan 2027 XS2112816934
2021-2028 Fixed interest 500 498 0.9% 0.8% 26 Jan 2028 XS2291340433
2021-2029 Fixed interest 500 500 1.0% 1.0% 17 May 2029 XS2342227837
2024-2030 Fixed interest 500 498 4.5% 4.4% 29 May 2030 XS2830446535
Total/average 2,575 2,564 2.0% 1.9%
Derivative contracts, 31 December 2024
Amounts in SEK M Nominal
amount
Years to
maturity
Market value
31 Dec 2024
Market value
31 Dec 2023
Change for
the period
Nominal interest-rate swaps 4,077 4 –71 –27 –44
Interest-rate caps 5 –5
Total/average 4,077 4 –71 –21 –49
Rating and key performance indicators according to EMTN programme
Financial covenant in
EMTN programme
31 Dec 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 6.5x 8.1x
Secured liabilities/Total assets <45% 6% 3%

Sources of financing

Distribution between secured and unsecured liabilities

Unsecured liabilities 85% (SEK 29,741 M) Secured liabilities 14% (SEK 4,937 M) Commercial paper 1% (SEK 456 M)

Bonds 84% (SEK 29,454 M) Bank loans 15% (SEK 5,224 M) Commercial paper 1% (SEK 456 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

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 year amounted to SEK 546 M (454).

LISTED INSTRUMENTS

Listed instruments amounted to SEK 625 M (752) and comprised listed bonds.

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets amounted to SEK 574 M (543) at the end of the year and primarily comprised rent receivables of SEK 288 M (264), of which due rent receivables amounted to SEK 28 M (24).

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME

Accrued expenses and deferred income amounted to SEK 1,231 M (999) at the end of the year and primarily comprised prepaid rental revenue of SEK 623 M (527) and accrued interest expenses of SEK 452 M (346).

Interest coverage ratio

The interest coverage ratio is to exceed 3.0x according to the financial policy

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2024 2023 2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Oct-Dec Oct-Dec
Rental revenue 4,994 4,293 1,315 1,133
Other revenue 69 25 2 13
Operating expenses −357 −350 −104 −97
Maintenance costs −126 −104 −16 −31
Property tax −272 −220 −75 −62
Other property expenses −117 −94 −35 −26
Net operating income 4,191 3,551 1,086 930
Central administration −187 −182 −50 −64
Profit from joint ventures and associated companies 783 −556 313 −496
– of which, profit from property management 1,108 937 275 239
– of which, changes in value −69 −1,523 128 −761
– of which, tax −256 14 −90 26
– of which, other 15
Financial income 162 339 44 35
Financial expenses −912 −734 −254 −224
Financial expense, interest component of leases −36 −31 −9 −7
Profit including profit from joint ventures and associated companies 4,001 2,388 1,130 175
– of which, profit from property management 4,326 3,881 1,092 909
– of which attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 4,296 3,881 1,079 909
Changes in value of properties, realised −17 9 –21 8
Changes in value of properties, unrealised 563 −1,306 81 −350
Changes in value of financial instruments, realised −17 23 −17 –1
Changes in value of financial instruments, unrealised 1,202 −955 −40 −234
Profit before tax 5,732 159 1,133 −402
Deferred tax −264 −16 −54 −18
Current tax −194 −156 −74 −13
Profit/loss for the period 5,274 −13 1,005 −433
– of which attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 5,255 –13 999 –433
– of which attributable to non-controlling interests 19 6
Other comprehensive income
Items that might be reclassified subsequently to the profit or loss:
Translation differences for foreign operations 642 −174 373 −681
Share of other comprehensive income for joint ventures 9 228 7 161
Translation differences, hedge accounting −240 29 −163 296
Tax on items that may be reclassified −8 16 4 11
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax 404 99 221 −213
Total comprehensive income for the period 5,678 86 1,225 −646
– of which attributable to Parent Company's shareholders 5,646 86 1,206 −646
– of which attributable to non-controlling interests 32 19
Earnings per Class A and B share, SEK 14.78 –0.82 2.76 –1.54
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 14.78 –0.82 2.76 –1.53
Earnings per Class D share, SEK 2.00 2.00 0.50 0.50
Average no. of Class A and B shares, million 338.4 324.8 338.4 333.7
Average no. of Class A and B shares after dilution, million 338.5 325.1 338.5 333.9
Average number of Class D shares, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position

Amounts in SEK M 2024
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
Investment properties 65,862 57,061
Investment properties for sale 12
Leases, right-of-use assets 546 454
Joint ventures and associated companies 15,170 13,171
Deferred tax assets 163 168
Interest-bearing financial receivables 230 225
Other fixed assets 91 127
Total fixed assets 82,073 71,207
Listed instruments 625 752
Interest-bearing current receivables 129 504
Other current assets 574 543
Prepaid expenses and accrued income 356 376
Cash and bank balances 287 28
Total current assets 1,971 2,203
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Equity 41,803 36,578
– of which equity attributable to non-controlling interests 862
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 30,002 25,436
Deferred tax liabilities 4,289 3,954
Derivatives 71 21
Lease liabilities 546 454
Other non-current liabilities 357 318
Total non-current liabilities 35,264 30,184
Commercial paper 456 1,495
Other current interest-bearing liabilities 4,676 3,412
Other current liabilities 612 742
Accrued expenses and deferred income 1,231 999
Total current liabilities 6,976 6,648
Total equity and liabilities 84,044 73,410

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Oct-Dec
2023
Oct-Dec
Profit before tax 5,732 159 1,133 –402
Tax paid –162 –130 –24 24
Dividends from joint ventures and associated companies 477 653 75 64
Adjustment for non-cash items
Changes in value of financial instruments –1,184 932 58 235
Change in value of properties –546 1,297 –60 343
Profit/loss from joint ventures and associated companies –783 556 –313 496
Dissolution of allocated borrowing costs 56 49 15 11
Other items not included in cash flow –4 –31 –2 8
Cash flow from operating activities before
changes in working capital 3,586 3,485 882 778
Cash flow from changes in current receivables 196 79 48 –90
Cash flow from changes in current liabilities –431 1 –301 21
Cash flow from operating activities 3,351 3,565 629 710
Acquisition of properties –4,853 –5,088 –610 –1,852
Divestment of properties 127 86 94 28
Investments in existing properties –1,129 –902 –342 –356
Acquisition of listed shares –334 –15
Divestment of listed shares 478 116
Purchase of financial instruments –101 –733 –25 –49
Sale of financial instruments 683 2,122 603 95
Investments in joint ventures and associated companies –442 –336 –195 –172
Changes in lending to joint ventures and associated companies –54 –45 158 –9
Increase in other fixed assets –51 –260 –214
Decrease in other fixed assets
Cash flow from investing activities
88
−5,732
264
−4,749
8
–310

−2,428
Issue of new Class B shares 15 4,166 2,095
Dividends paid to shareholders –1,301 –1,111 –63 –63
Incentive plan –4 –26
Proceeds from borrowings 13,405 7,326 277 2,126
Repayment of borrowings −9,683 −9,206 −1,049 –2,512
Decrease in other non-current liabilities –24 –195
Increase in other non-current liabilities 181 181 128 77
Transactions with non-controlling interests 52 52
Cash flow from financing activities 2,639 1,135 –656 1,721
Cash flow for the period 258 −49 –337 3
Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents
Change in cash and cash equivalents
1
259
1
–48

–337

3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
28
287
76
28
624
287
25
28

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 equity
attributable to
Parent Company's
shareholders
Non-controlling
interests
Total equity
Equity, 31 December 2022 781 3,616 1,078 27,988 33,463 33,463
Profit for 2023 –13 –13 –13
Other comprehensive income 2023 99 99 99
Total comprehensive income for the period 99 –13 86 86
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 36 4,176 4,212 4,212
Dividends –1,111 –1,111 –1,111
Transactions with shareholders 36 4,176 –1,111 3,101 3,101
Other transactions
Transaction costs
–46 –46 –46
Redemption of incentive plan –34 –34 –34
Subscription of incentive plan 8 8 8
Other transactions –46 –26 –72 –72
Equity, 31 December 2023 817 7,746 1,177 26,838 36,578 36,578
Profit for 2024 5,255 5,255 19 5,274
Other comprehensive income 2024 391 391 13 404
Total comprehensive income for the period 391 5,255 5,646 32 5,678
Transactions with shareholders
Issue of Class B shares 0 15 15 15
Dividends –1,301 –1,301 –1,301
Transactions with shareholders 0 15 –1,301 –1,287 –1,287
Other transactions
Transaction costs –1 −1 −1
Redemption of incentive plan –13 –13 –13
Subscription of incentive plan 9 9 9
Transfer to share premium reserve 2,179 –2,179
Transactions with non-controlling interests 10 10 10
Change in non-controlling interests 830 830
Other transactions 2,175 –2,173 4 830 834
Equity, 31 December 2024 817 9,935 1,568 28,621 40,941 862 41,803

Parent Company income statement

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Net sales 139 125
Administration costs –136 –131
Profit/loss before financial income and expenses 3 –5
Profit from participations in Group companies 1,182 2,171
Profit from participations in joint ventures 122 161
Financial income 1,054 1,033
Financial expenses –732 –759
Profit before tax and appropriations 1,629 2,601
Appropriations –52 102
Taxes –45 –18
Profit for the period 1,531 2,684

Condensed Parent Company balance sheet

Total equity, untaxed reserves and liabilities 45,440 43,706
Total current liabilities 6,006 7,310
Other current liabilities 350 281
Liabilities to Group companies 5,200 5,417
Current interest-bearing liabilities 456 1,612
Total non-current liabilities 28,194 25,393
Deferred tax liabilities 6 5
Liabilities to Group companies 18,252 18,096
Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 9,936 7,291
Untaxed reserves 11 13
Equity 11,229 10,990
Unrestricted equity 10,263 10,024
Restricted equity 966 966
Total assets 45,440 43,706
Total current assets 26,223 25,907
Cash and bank balances 172 2
Other current assets 18 37
Receivables from Group companies 26,034 25,868
Total fixed assets 19,216 17,799
Other financial fixed assets 17,118 15,697
Receivables from Group companies 2,097 2,101
Tangible fixed assets 2 1
Amounts in SEK M 31 Dec 31 Dec
2024 2023

22 This document is an in-house translation of the Swedish Interim report. YEAR-END REPORT 2024 In the event of discrepancies, the Swedish original will supersede the translation.

Segment information

Changes in value, properties
Market segment Rental revenue Net operating income Unrealised Realised Total return
Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
Sweden 1,044 955 948 816 –270 –859 677 –44
Finland 1,799 1,682 1,457 1,370 90 –629 1 8 1,549 748
France 1,012 697 804 534 509 230 2 1 1,315 765
Benelux 648 586 595 530 8 –37 602 493
Spain 355 254 324 230 155 61 –20 459 291
Germany 124 108 119 104 74 –52 0 194 52
Other Europe 12 12 6 12 –2 –19 4 –8
Non-specified –63 –44 –63 –44
Total 4,994 4,293 4,191 3,551 563 –1,306 –17 9 4,737 2,254
Market segment Market value
properties
Investments
properties
Acquisition
properties
Divestment
properties
2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023 2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M 31 Dec 31 Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Sweden 15,101 14,649 635 539 88 186
Finland 19,606 18,175 279 167 439 851 –19 –13
France 14,515 9,815 103 89 3,725 1,601 –45 –35
Benelux 9,264 8,461 89 79 408 1,096
Spain 5,485 4,543 23 26 681 1,281 –80
Germany 1,778 1,295 1 2 357 73 –30
Other Europe 126 124
Total 65,874 57,061 1,129 902 5,698 5,088 –144 –77

Key performance indicators

2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2022
Jan-Dec
2021
Jan-Dec
2020
Jan-Dec
Property-related key figures
Yield, % 6.6 6.4 5.8 6.0 6.3
Surplus ratio, % 84 83 82 83 83
Occupancy rate by area, % 96 97 95 96 95
Economic occupancy rate, % 96 96 96 96 95
Lettable area at the end of the period, 000 sqm 4,834 4,331 3,895 3,759 3,480
No. of properties at the end of the period 983 903 751 673 673
Financial key figures
Return on total capital, % 6.7 6.4 5.7 5.9 6.6
Return on equity, % 13.5 0.0 8.4 36.6 17.8
Average interest rate, % 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.4 1.8
Fixed interest period incl. derivatives, years 2.9 2.8 3.2 4.0 3.4
Loan maturity, years 3.1 3.1 3.7 4.3 3.4
Equity/assets ratio, % 50 50 46 50 48
Debt ratio, % 42 41 45 42 43
Net debt/run rate EBITDA, multiple 5.1 4.9 6.5 5.4 6.4
Net debt/EBITDA, multiple 5.4 5.2 7.1 5.8 6.4
Interest coverage ratio, multiple 5.0 5.7 7.1 6.5 5.7
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme, multiple 6.5 8.1 12.7 9.4 6.4
Data per Class A and B share
Price of Class B share at the end of the period, SEK 226.20 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60
Net asset value, SEK 125.23 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38
Equity, SEK 107.92 95.05 91.33 83.93 55.19
Equity after dilution, SEK 107.91 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09
Earnings, SEK 14.78 –0.82 7.76 30.09 10.80
Earnings after dilution, SEK 14.78 –0.82 7.75 30.04 10.78
Profit from property management, SEK 11.95 11.17 9.71 8.01 6.63
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Cash flow, SEK 9.85 9.95 8.69 6.59 6.10
Cash flow after dilution, SEK 9.85 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09
Dividend per share, SEK (proposed for 2024) 3.50 3.10 2.70 2.15 1.65
No. of shares at year end, million 338.4 338.3 318.0 317.7 317.3
No. of shares at year end after dilution, million 338.4 338.5 318.5 318.0 317.9
Average number of shares, millions 338.4 324.8 317.8 317.5 317.1
Average number of shares after dilution, millions 338.5 325.1 318.3 318.0 317.7
Data per Class D share
Share price at the end of period, SEK 30.95 28.00 26.70 33.40 32.05
Equity, SEK 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00
Earnings, SEK 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Dividend per share, SEK (proposed for 2024) 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
No. of shares at end of period, million 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.3 125.8
Average number of shares, millions 126.3 126.3 126.3 126.2 118.4

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

The Sagax share and shareholders

At year end, Sagax had 26,480 (23,512) shareholders. Sagax's market capitalisation amounted to SEK 80,428 M (97,299).

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

A total of 466,685,788 shares were outstanding at year end, of which 2,000,000 were repurchased 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.

Due to the exercise of warrants under the 2021/2024 incentive plan, Sagax issued 89,804 Class B common shares.

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 amounted to SEK 11.95 (11.16), which, compared with the share price of the Class B share, corresponded to a multiple of 18.9 (24.9).

EQUITY PER CLASS A AND B SHARE

Equity per Class A and B share after dilution amounted to SEK 107.91 (95.01). Net asset value per Class A and B share amounted to SEK 125.23 (110.90). The share price for the Class B share at the end of the year was 210% (292) of equity per Class A and B share and 181% (250) of Net asset value per Class A and B share.

Key performance indicators per Class B share

2024
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
2022
31 Dec
2021
31 Dec
2020
31 Dec
Share price at the end of period, SEK 226.20 277.40 236.50 305.00 169.60
Profit from property management after dilution, SEK 11.95 11.16 9.70 7.99 6.62
Cash flow after dilution, SEK1) 9.85 9.94 8.68 6.58 6.09
Equity after dilution, SEK 107.91 95.01 91.20 83.84 55.09
Net asset value, SEK 125.23 110.90 106.61 97.92 66.38
Share price/Profit from property management, multiple 18.9 24.9 24.4 38.2 25.6
Share price/Cash flow, multiple1) 23.0 27.9 27.3 46.4 27.9
Share price/Equity, % 210 292 259 364 308
Share price/Net asset value, % 181 250 222 311 255

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

Share price in relation to equity and net asset value

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
31 Dec 2024 31 Dec 2023 2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
Class A shares 225.00 274.00 1 2 0 1
Class B shares 226.20 277.40 28 25 91 69
Class D shares 30.95 28.00 51 51 8 7

Ownership structure 31 December 20241)

No. of shares No. of
shareholders
Shareholder category No. of share
holders
Share of
voting power
Shareholders by country No. of share
holders
Share of
voting power
1–500 18,599 Private individuals residing in Sweden 24,580 14% Sweden 25,246 84%
501–1,000 2,308 USA 91 6%
1,001–2,000 1,861 Private individuals residing abroad 342 1%
2,001–5,000 1,744 Companies/institutions in Sweden 666 70% Norway 192 2%
5,001–10,000 745 Netherlands 14 1%
10,001–50,000 879 Companies/institutions abroad 892 11% Finland 153 1%
50,001– 344 Unknown type of shareholder 5% Other 784 7%
Total 26,480 Total 26,480 100% Total 26,480 100%

1) Including shares held by AB Sagax.

Largest shareholders, 31 December 2024

No. of shares Share 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%
Vanguard 9,356,884 7,453,517 3.6% 2.4%
Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund 821,630 9,797,208 5,476,928 3.4% 3.3%
Avanza Pension 41,787 225,362 15,452,805 3.4% 2.3%
Länsförsäkringar Fonder 11,771,634 1,083,832 2.8% 1.8%
SEB Investment Management 12,660,002 2.7% 1.8%
Handelsbanken Fonder 9,221,863 3,106,633 2.6% 1.8%
Third Swedish National Pension Fund 11,399,298 2.4% 1.6%
BlackRock 10,384,232 56,123 2.2% 1.5%
Patrik Brummer and companies 8,357,887 1.8% 1.2%
Lannebo Kapitalförvaltning 8,316,606 1.8% 1.2%
Carnegie Fonder 7,249,953 1.6% 1.0%
Norges Bank Investment Management 4,231,649 2,539,815 1.5% 1.0%
Filip Engelbert and companies 243,000 1,889,784 4,200,000 1.4% 1.2%
Cliens Fonder 5,200,000 1.1% 0.7%
Second Swedish National Pension Fund 4,993,812 1.1% 0.7%
Swedbank Robur Fonder 500,000 4,241,019 1.0% 1.3%
Nordea Fonder 4,165,085 0.9% 0.6%
Erik Selin and companies 1,178,959 1,768,033 1,036,935 0.9% 2.1%
Total 20 largest shareholders 22,522,685 209,184,615 49,664,475 60.3% 68.9%
Other shareholders 3,958,742 102,758,417 76,596,854 39.3% 31.1%
Sub-total 26,481,427 311,943,032 126,261,329 99.6% 100.0%
Shares held by AB Sagax 2,000,000 0.4%
Total 26,481,427 313,943,032 126,261,329 100.0% 100.0%
– of which, Board and employees 20,355,565 100,912,591 6,311,331 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
Class of share No. of shares Voting rights per share No. of votes Proportion of voting rights Proportion of share capital
Class A shares 26,481,427 1.0 26,481,427.00 38% 6%
Class B shares 313,943,032 0.1 31,394,303.20 45% 67%
Class D shares 126,261,329 0.1 12,626,132.90 18% 27%
Total 466,685,788 70,501,863.10 100% 100%

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. Sagax works continuously to identify and, if possible, address any risks.

Sagax's main risks are described below and in the 2023 Annual Report, on pages 50–53.

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 99% of the property value on 31 December 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 interest-bearing 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 31 December 2024, assets less liabilities in EUR, amounted to SEK 14,295 M (11,838). In total, net exposure in EUR amounted to 34% (32) 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 31 December, EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.49 (11.10), and DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.54 (1.49). Revenue and expense items are translated at the average exchange rate for the year: EUR 1 was equivalent to SEK 11.43 (11.48) and DKK 1 was equivalent to SEK 1.53 (1.54). 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.

Currency exposure
Amounts in EUR M 2024
31 Dec
2023
31 Dec
Investment properties 4,409 3,861
Other assets 108 134
Total assets 4,518 3,995
Interest-bearing liabilities 2,891 2,580
Other liabilities 383 348
Total liabilities 3,273 2,928
Net exposure 1,245 1,067

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

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

Debt ratio on change in value of property portfolio
–20% –10% 0% +10% +20%
Value change, SEK M –13,175 –6,587 6,587 13,175
Debt ratio, % 50 45 42 39 36
Interest coverage ratio on change in occupancy rate
–10% –5% 0% +5% +10%
Occupancy rate, % 86 91 96 N/A N/A
Interest coverage ratio,
multiple
4.5 4.8 5.0 N/A N/A

Sensitivity analysis for property values

Change Value change, SEK M
Capitalisation rate +/–0.25% point –1,770/+1,922
Discount rate +/–0.25% point –881/+897
Rental revenue +/–5% +2,644/–2,657
Property expenses +/–5% –356/+354

Sensitivity analysis on 31 December 20241)

Effect on
profit from property
management,
Effect on
profit after tax,
Effect on
Amounts in SEK M Change annual basis annual basis equity
Economic occupancy rate +/–1% point +56/–56 +46/–46 +46/–46
Rental revenue +/–1% +53/–53 +44/–44 +44/–44
Property expenses +/–1% –9/+9 –7/+7 –7/+7
Interest expenses for liabilities in SEK including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –7/+7 –6/+6 –6/+6
Interest expenses for liabilities in EUR including fixed income derivatives +/–1% point –41/+41 –34/+34 –34/+34
Change in SEK/EUR exchange rate2) +/–10% +256/–256 +208/–208 +1,430/–1,430
Changed rent level for contract maturities in 2025 +/–10% +73/–73 +61/–61 +61/–61

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 IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The term "IFRS" in this report means application of IFRS as adopted by the EU, and the interpretations of the 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.

On 9 April 2024, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB®) issued a new accounting standard, IFRS 18, which will replace IAS 1. IFRS 18 enters force for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027, with early application permitted. Retrospective application is required for comparative periods. The EU has yet to adopt this standard. As yet, the Group has not assessed the impact of IFRS 18.

In October 2022, the IASB published amendments to IAS 1 regarding the classification of covenants, as current or non-current, with an effective date of 1 January 2024. The amendment did not have any impact on the consolidated financial statements.

No other changes to IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are not yet effective are expected to have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Rounding-off differences may occur.

SIGNIFICANT 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

On 17 February 2025, it was announced in a press release that Sagax has acquired 4 properties through 4 separate transactions for the equivalent of SEK 420 million. The properties comprise a lettable area of 23,400 square metres and 42,000 square metres of land, of which 4,200 square metres are held with site leasehold title. The annual rental income amounts to the equivalent of SEK 29 million. The occupancy rate is 96% and the average remaining lease term is 3.8 years. Closing for the equivalent of SEK 289 million has taken place. Closing for the remaining SEK 131 million is expected to take place during the first quarter of 2025. The acquisitions will be reported in Sagax's segments Benelux (SEK 218 million), France (SEK 131 million) and Spain (SEK 71 million).

No other significant events have occurred after the end of the year.

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, 21 February 2025 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 year-end 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. The information was released for publication on 21 February 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CET.

Calendar

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

2024 Annual Report Week beginning 14 April 2025 Annual General Meeting 2025 8 May 2025 Interim Report January – March 2025 8 May 2025 Interim Report January – June 2025 14 July 2025 Interim Report January – September 2025 24 October 2025

SCHEDULE OF DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO HOLDERS OF CLASS D SHARES

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/loss before tax adjusted for items not included in cash flow, less tax
paid and increased by dividends received from joint ventures and associat
ed companies in relation to the weighted average number of Class A and
B shares after dilution. Dividends on Class D shares for the year have also
been deducted from profit before tax.
The KPI shows the amount of cash flow for the year
that can be considered to be attributable to owners
of Class A and Class B shares.
Debt ratio Interest-bearing liabilities at year end in relation to total assets at year end. 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
difference 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/loss for the year attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders
in relation to the weighted average number of Class A and B shares after
taking into account the portion of profit/loss for the year 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 year as a percentage of rental
value directly after the end of the year.
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 attributable to the Parent Company's share owners at the end of the
year in relation to the number of Class A and B shares at the end of the
year 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 year as a percentage of the number of common
shares at the end of the year. 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 attributable to the Parent Company's shareholders
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 associat
ed 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
equivalents, listed instruments and the market value of shares in listed joint
ventures and associated companies.
The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to
EMTN programme
Financial indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents, listed shares
including the market value of shares in listed joint ventures and associated
companies.
The KPI shows the Group's indebtedness.
Net debt according to EMTN
programme/Total assets
Financial indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents, listed shares
including the market value of shares in listed joint ventures and associated
companies in relation to total assets.
The KPI shows financial risk.
Net debt/Total assets Interest-bearing liabilities less interest-bearing assets, cash and cash
equivalents, 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 year end as a percentage of total lettable area directly after
the end of the year.
The KPI shows the occupancy situation.
Profit from property
management
Profit, including profits of associated companies and joint ventures,
excluding changes in value and tax.
An indicator of the earnings generation in the
operations, excluding changes in value.
Profit from property manage
ment per Class A and B share
after dilution
Profit/loss from property management attributable to the Parent Company's
shareholders for the year 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 year and the entire comparative year. 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 year,
with supplements for estimated market rents for vacant premises.
The key performance indicator shows the Group's
income potential.
Return on equity Profit/loss for the year as a percentage of average equity (opening and
closing balances) divided by 2 for the year.
The KPI shows how shareholders' capital yields
interest during the year.
Return on total capital Profit from property management for the year after reversal of financial
expenses as a percentage of average total assets for the year.
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 during the year.
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 year.
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 year as a percentage of rental revenue for
the year.
The KPI shows the profitability of the properties.
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 prop
erty 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
available, excluding available credit facilities,
to conduct its daily operations.
Yield Net operating income for the year with add-back of site leasehold fees
adjusted for the holding periods of the properties during the year and
recalculated to the current exchange rates on the balance sheet date as
a percentage of the carrying amounts of the properties at the end of the
year.
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.

2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Cash flow per Class A and B share
Profit before tax 5,732 159
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies
477 653
Items not affecting cash flow –2,460 2,803
Tax paid –162 –130
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –253 –253
Cash flow 3,334 3,232
Cash flow per Class A and B share after dilution, SEK 9.85 9.94
Debt ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities 35,134 30,343
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Debt ratio 42% 41%
Earnings per Class A and B share1)
Profit/Loss after tax attributable to
Parent Company's owners 5,255 –13
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –253 –253
Adjusted profit/Loss after tax 5,002 –266
Earnings per Class A and B share after dilution,
SEK
14.78 –0.82
EBITDA
Net operating income 4,191 3,551
Central administration –187 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and
associated companies
527 653
EBITDA 4,531 4,023
Economic occupancy rate
Contractual annual rent 5,323 4,557
Rental value 5,553 4,738
Economic occupancy rate 96% 96%
Equity/Assets ratio
Equity 41,803 36,578
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Equity/Assets ratio 50% 50%
Equity per Class A and B share
Equity attributable to Parent Company's owners 40,941 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D shares –4,419 –4,419
Equity attributable to Class A and B shares 36,522 32,159
No. of shares, '000s 338,424 338,335
Number of shares after dilution, '000s 338,444 338,477
Equity per Class A and B share, SEK
Equity per Class A and B share
107.92 95.05
Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
Interest coverage ratio
Profit from property management 4,326 3,881
Reversal of profit from property management
joint ventures and associated companies
–1,108 –937
Dividends from joint ventures and associated
companies
527 653
Financial expenses including leases 947 765
Adjusted profit from property management
before financial expenses
4,693 4,362
Interest coverage ratio 5.0x 5.7x
Interest coverage ratio, EMTN programme
Profit from property management 4,326 3,881
Net financial items 786 550
Profit from property management before net
financial items
5,112 4,431
Interest coverage ratio 6.5x 8.1x
Net asset value
Equity attributable to Parent Company's owners 40,941 36,578
Equity attributable to Class D shares –4,419 –4,419
Reversal of derivatives 71 21
Reversal of deferred tax, net 4,185 3,882
Reversals due to joint ventures
and associated companies
1,605 1,474
Net asset value 42,382 37,537
NAV per Class A and B
share after dilution, SEK
125.23 110.90
Net debt
See page 15.
Net debt according to EMTN programme
Interest-bearing liabilities 35,134 30,343
Listed shares in fixed assets2) –9,496 –8,030
Net debt according to EMTN programme/Total assets
Net debt according to EMTN programme 25,352 22,285
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Net debt according to EMTN programme/
Total assets
30% 30%
Net debt/EBITDA
Net debt 24,367 20,804
EBITDA 4,531 4,023
Net debt/EBITDA 5.4x 5.2x

Cash and cash equivalents –287 –28 Net debt according to EMTN programme 25,352 22,285

1) IFRS performance measure.

2) Pertains to listed shares in companies recognised as associated companies. Associated companies are recognised in the income statement pursuant to the equity method.

after dilution, SEK 107.91 95.01

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

Amounts in SEK M 2024
Jan-Dec
2023
Jan-Dec
Net debt/Run rate EBITDA
Net debt 24,367 20,804
EBITDA, run rate 4,754 4,256
Net debt/EBITDA run rate 5.1x 4.9x
Net debt/Total assets
Net debt 24,367 20,804
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Net debt/Total assets 29% 28%
Occupancy rate by area
Contracted area, '000s sqm 4,631 4,182
Total lettable area, '000s sqm 4,834 4,331
Occupancy rate by area 96% 97%
Profit from property management
Profit after tax 5,274 –13
Tax 714 158
Changes in value –1,661 3,737
Profit from property management 4,326 3,881
– of which attributable to minority owners 30
– of which attributable to Parent Company's owners 4,296 3,881
Profit from property management per Class A and B share after dilution
Profit from property management attributable to Parent
Company's owners 4,296 3,881
Dividends attributable to Class D shares –253 –253
Adjusted profit from property management 4,044 3,628
Average no. of Class A and B shares
after dilution, '000s
338,465 325,123
Profit from property management per Class A
and B share after dilution, SEK 11.95 11.16
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
Rental revenue 4,994 4,293
Acquired and sold properties –716 –163
Currency adjustment1) –12
Rental revenue, comparable portfolios
excluding currency effects 4,278 4,118
Return on equity
Profit after tax 5,274 –13
Average equity 39,191 35,020
Return on equity 13.5% 0.0%
Return on total capital
Profit from property management 4,326 3,881
Financial expenses 947 765
Profit before financial expenses 5,274 4,646
Average total assets 78,727 72,751
Return on total capital 6.7% 6.4%
2024 2023
Amounts in SEK M Jan-Dec Jan-Dec
Run rate EBITDA
Net operating income according to current earnings
capacity 4,414 3,785
Central administration –187 –182
Dividends from joint ventures and associated
companies 527 653
Run rate EBITDA 4,754 4,256
Run rate yield
Net operating income according to current earnings
capacity 4,414 3,785
Add-back of site leasehold fees –32 –25
Adjusted net operating income 4,382 3,760
Carrying amounts of properties 65,874 57,061
Run rate yield 6.7% 6.6%
Secured liabilities/Total assets
Secured liabilities 4,937 2,309
Total assets 84,044 73,410
Secured liabilities/Total assets 6% 3%
Surplus ratio
Net operating income 4,191 3,551
Rental revenue 4,994 4,293
Surplus ratio 84% 83%
Yield
Net operating income 4,191 3,551
Add-back of site leasehold fees –32 –27
Holding adjustment, acquisitions/divestments/
other 184 232
Currency translation to closing rate 17 –100
Adjusted net operating income 4,360 3,656
Carrying amounts of properties 65,874 57,061
Yield 6.6% 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 31 December 2024 amounted to 4,834,000 square metres, distributed between 983 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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