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Earnings Release Feb 28, 2020

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Paris, February 28, 2020 – 8:00 am 2019 Annual Results – Regulated Information

CEGEREAL CONTINUES ITS GROWTH WITH A 30.6% INCREASE IN EPRA EARNINGS

  • Rental income up 19.5%
  • Portfolio value up 3.9%
  • European leader in CSR
  • €2.3 per share dividend distribution

Key indicators

In millions of euros 2019 2018 Change
IFRS rental income 63.4 53.0 +19.5%
EPRA earnings 40.0 30.7 +30.6%
Portfolio value (excluding transfer duties) 1,464 1,409 +3.9%
Occupancy rate 96.9% 96.1% +0.8 pts
LTV ratio 52.6% 54.7% -2.1 pts
EPRA NNNAV per share excluding transfer duties (in €) 43.7 41.0 +2.4%

Jérôme Anselme, Cegereal's Chief Executive Officer commented: "This year once again, Cegereal's teams have enabled the Company to deliver a record performance both operationally and financially, with EPRA earnings coming out at €40 million. Illustrated in particular by the arrival of the European Banking Authority's teams and the significant extension of KPMG France's lease in Europlaza tower, our solid rental activity demonstrates our capacity to attract and build strong relationships with clients. Our strength lies in our capacity to offer a user experience uniting connectivity, convenience, flexibility and respect for the environment. 2020 will see us roll out the same strategy and continue to focus on our objective of increasing the value of our portfolio and our Company".

Record 96.9% occupancy rate

The highlights of 2019 included the extension of KPMG France's lease in Europlaza tower, in which the firm now occupies 12,600 sq.m, reaffirming the property's continued appeal, as well as the arrival of Salto, the French VoD platform developed by television channels TF1, M6 and France Télévisions, at Arcs de Seine.

In total, leases have been renewed, extended or signed on 45% of the portfolio's surface area in the last three years. This successful rental activity has pushed the portfolio occupancy rate to 96.9%, demonstrating the effectiveness of Cegereal's strategy, both in terms of asset management and the close relationship the Company has with its tenants. Four out of five assets are now fully leased.

Benefiting from the many signings in 2019, Cegereal's rental income climbed 19.5% to €63.4 million in 2019, with the December 2018 acquisition of the Passy Kennedy building contributing €9.9 million. On a like-for-like basis, rental income grew 2.2% year-on-year.

The estimated value of Cegereal's property portfolio (excluding transfer duties) amounted to €1,464 million, up 3.9% compared with 2018. This increase was driven by the signing of leases under market-beating conditions, as well as by the desirable location of the portfolio's different properties.

Improvement in all financial indicators

The Company's operational and financial performance was positively impacted by its excellent rental activity as well as the full-year impact of income generated by the Passy Kennedy building. Cegereal's EPRA earnings totaled €40.0 million in 2019, a sharp 30.6% increase on 2018.

Net attributable income came in at €80.8 million in 2019, compared with €33.4 million in 2018, mainly due to the increase in the portfolio value.

Consolidated net debt stood at €769 million at December 31, 2019, representing an LTV ratio of 52.6%, while the average maturity of the Group's borrowings stood at 3.5 years with an average interest rate of 1.3%.

EPRA NNNAV stood at €695.1 million or €43.7 per share at end-December, up 8.7% from €639.6 million or €41 per share at December 31, 2018. This increase reflects the growth in IFRS consolidated net income to €80.8 million, mainly thanks to the €55.4 million increase in the portfolio value, offset by the dividend distribution of €36.6 million.

No. 1 in Europe in CSR

Each year since its creation, Cegereal has proven its strong engagement in respect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Its commitment and the transparency of its non-financial reporting have been commended by ratings agencies such as the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), as well as the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), which has placed the Company in the top 3 since it first participated in the benchmark. With a score of 95/100, Cegereal reached a new milestone in 2019, climbing to number one in Europe and number three worldwide, all sectors combined.

The in-depth work carried out during the year to analyze and control the environmental indicators of each of the Company's buildings paid off, resulting in a reduction in the portfolio's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and 42%, respectively, since 2013. In addition, its entire portfolio has achieved NF HQETM Exploitation and BREEAM In-Use International certification.

Cegereal also stands out in how it manages biodiversity across its portfolio: the Company promotes the development of the flora and fauna housed in the portfolio's 37,300 sq.m of green space.

2020 dividend distribution: €2.3 per share

Cegereal's recurring cash flow rose to €42.9 million, up from €35.2 million in 2018. At the next General Shareholders' Meeting, Cegereal will recommend paying another significant dividend distribution of €2.3 per share.

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Cegereal's Board of Directors met on February 27, 2020 to approve the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The annual results presentation can be viewed on the Company's website: www.cegereal.com

For more information, contact:

Media Relations Aliénor Miens/Alexandre Dechaux +33 7 62 72 71 15 [email protected] Investor Relations Charlotte de Laroche +33 1 42 25 76 38 [email protected]

About Cegereal

Created in 2006, Cegereal is a listed property company that invests in prime office properties in Greater Paris. The total value of the portfolio is estimated at €1,464 million at December 31, 2019 (excluding transfer duties). Thanks to its strong commitment to environmental, social and governance issues, Cegereal achieved first place among listed companies in Europe in the 2019 Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) ranking. Its entire portfolio has achieved NF HQETM Exploitation and BREEAM In-Use International certification. Cegereal is a REIT listed on Euronext Paris since 2006, in compartment B (ISIN: FR0010309096). The Company had a market capitalization of €658.5 million at February 27, 2020. www.cegereal.com

APPENDICES

IFRS Income Statement (consolidated)

In thousands of euros, except per share data

2019 2018
12 months 12 months
Rental income 63 369 53 026
Income from other services 20 045 15 010
Building-related costs (31 621) (31 002)
Net rental income 51 793 37 034
Sale of building 0 0
Administrative costs (3 885) (4 039)
Other operating expenses (13) (89)
Other operating income 165 0
Increase in fair value of investment property 60 710 12 501
Decrease in fair value of investment property (14 480) (800)
Total change in fair value of investment property 46 230 11 701
Net operating income 94 289 44 607
Financial income 0 6
Financial expenses (13 529) (11 508)
Net financial expense (13 529) (11 502)
Corporate income tax 0 0
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 80 760 33 106
of which attributable to owners of the Company 80 760 33 106
of which attributable to non-controlling interests 0 0
Other comprehensive income
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 80 760 33 106
of which attributable to owners of the Company 80 760 33 106
of which attributable to non-controlling interests 0 0
Basic earnings per share (in euros) 5,10 2,40
Diluted earnings per share (in euros) 4,92 2,27

IFRS Balance Sheet (consolidated)

In thousands of euros

Dec. 31, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 38 47
Investment property 1 463 920 1 408 520
Non-current loans and receivables 23 146 20 230
Financial instruments 34 597
Total non-current assets 1 487 138 1 429 393
Current assets
Trade accounts receivable 9 720 7 747
Other operating receivables 11 607 14 726
Prepaid expenses 292 116
Total receivables 21 620 22 589
Cash and cash equivalents 44 880 53 367
Total cash and cash equivalents 44 880 53 367
Total current assets 66 499 75 957
TOTAL ASSETS 1 553 637 1 505 350
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 79 532 78 006
Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital 66 462 93 277
Consolidated reserves and retained earnings 503 513 470 500
Net attributable income 80 760 33 106
Total shareholders' equity 730 268 674 889
Non-current liabilities
Non-current borrowings 763 974 763 321
Other non-current borrowings and debt 10 087 9 543
Non-current corporate income tax liability 0 0
Financial instruments 682 791
Total non-current liabilities 774 743 773 655
Current liabilities
Current borrowings 3 468 3 152
Trade accounts payable 12 349 24 996
Corporate income tax liability 0 0
Other operating liabilities 10 437 9 698
Prepaid revenue 22 373 18 960
Total current liabilities 48 626 56 806
Total liabilities 823 369 830 461
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND
LIABILITIES
1 553 637 1 505 350

IFRS Statement of Cash Flows (consolidated)

In thousands of euros
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2019 2018
Consolidated net income 80 760 33 106
Elimination of items related to the valuation of buildings:
Fair value adjustments to investment property
Annulation des dotations aux amortissement
(46 230) (11 701)
Indemnité perçue des locataires pour le remplacement des composants 0 0
Elimination of other income/expense items with no cash impact:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (excluding investment
property)
9 11
Free share grants not vested at the reporting date
Fair value of financial instruments (share subscription warrants, interest
rate caps and swaps)
0
427
0
473
Adjustments for loans at amortized cost
Contingency and loss provisions
Corporate income tax
2 362
0
2 247
0
Penalty interest
Cash flows from operations before tax and changes in working capital
requirements
37 329 24 136
Other changes in working capital requirements
Working capital adjustments to reflect changes in the scope of consolidation
(8 277) 19 621
Change in working capital requirements (8 277) 19 621
Net cash flows from operating activities 29 052 43 757
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of fixed assets (9 170) (227 422)
Net increase in amounts due to fixed asset suppliers (1 745) 2 620
Net cash flows used in investing activities (10 915) (224 802)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital increase 11 204 79 901
Capital increase transaction costs 0 (794)
Change in bank debt
Issue of financial instruments (share subscription warrants)
(1 500)
0
147 000
0
Refinancing/financing transaction costs (102) (1 930)
Net increase in liability in respect of refinancing (420) 420
Purchases of hedging instruments 0 (796)
Net increase in current borrowings 236 134
Net decrease in current borrowings
Net increase in other non-current borrowings and debt
0
544
0
3 615
Net decrease in other non-current borrowings and debt 0 0
Purchases and sales of treasury shares
Dividends paid
(28)
(36 557)
(42)
(54 813)
Net cash flows from financing activities (26 625) 172 694
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period*
(8 488)
53 367
(8 351)
61 718

* There were no cash liabilities for any of the periods presented above.

French GAAP Income statement

NET LOSS

Dec. 31, 2019 Dec. 31, 2018
12 months 12 months
Sales of services 248 750 249 160
NET REVENUE 248 750 249 160
Reversal of depreciation and amortization charges, impairment and expense transfers 0 235 610
Other revenue 22 559 1 886
Total operating revenue 271 309 486 656
Purchases of raw materials and other supplies 0 0
Other purchases and external charges 1 901 020 2 564 773
Taxes, duties and other levies 39 809 80 181
Wages and salaries 340 980 714 151
Social security charges 175 048 300 884
Fixed assets: depreciation and amortization 3 561 1 955
Contingency and loss provisions 0 0
Other expenses 196 229 191 927
Total operating expenses 2 656 646 3 853 871
OPERATING LOSS (2 385 337) (3 367 215)
Financial income from controlled entities 3 022 000 3 353 425
Other interest income 0 6 347
Foreign exchange gains 0 0
Total financial income 3 022 000 3 359 772
Interest expenses 104 731 85 396
Foreign exchange losses 0 0
Total financial expenses 104 731 85 396
NET FINANCIAL INCOME 2 917 269 3 274 376
RECURRING LOSS BEFORE TAX 531 932 (92 839)
Non-recurring income on capital transactions 42 347 68 222
Reversal of impairment, provisions and non-recurring expense transfers 0 194 056
Total non-recurring income 42 347 262 278
Non-recurring expenses on management transactions 5 000 0
Non-recurring expenses on capital transactions 11 352 213 895
Total non-recurring expenses 16 352 213 895
NET NON-RECURRING INCOME 25 995 48 383
Corporate income tax 0 0
TOTAL INCOME 3 335 656 4 108 706
TOTAL EXPENSES 2 777 729 4 153 162
NET LOSS 557 927 (44 456)

French GAAP Balance Sheet

ASSETS Gross
amount
Depr., amort. &
prov.
Dec. 31,
2019
Dec. 31,
2018
Property, plant and equipment
Other property, plant and equipment
10 776 5 705 5 071 4 753
Financial fixed assets
Receivables from controlled entities
235 004 686 235 004 686 242 004 686
Loans
Other financial fixed assets
-
791 653
-
791 653
-
801 745
FIXED ASSETS 235 807 115 5 705 235 801 410 242 811 184
Receivables
Trade accounts receivable
Other receivables
233 134
68 291 960
233 134
68 291 960
241 992
73 376 973
Cash and cash equivalents 2 236 722 2 236 722 14 762 019
CURRENT ASSETS 70 761 815 70 761 815 88 380 984
Prepaid expenses - - 11 206
TOTAL ASSETS 306 568 930 5 705 306 563 225 331 203 374

In euros

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Dec. 31,
2019
Dec. 31,
2018
Capital
Share capital (including paid-up capital: 66,862,500) 79 532 200 78 006 250
Additional paid-in capital 59 463 926 86 278 764
Revaluation reserve 152 341 864 152 341 864
Reserves
Legal reserve 7 800 625 7 800 625
Other reserves 0 122 849
Retained earnings
Retained earnings 27 867 14 006
Net loss for the year 557 (44
927 456)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 299 724 408 324 519 901
OTHER EQUITY - -
Loss provisions 0 0
CONTINGENCY AND LOSS PROVISIONS - -
Non-current borrowings and debt
Miscellaneous borrowings and debt 5 793 854 5 630 705
Trade accounts payable and other current
liabilities
Trade accounts payable 721 770 758 313
Tax and social liabilities 323 194 294 455
Amounts owed to fixed asset suppliers 0 0
LIABILITIES 6 838 817 6 683 473
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 306 563 225 331 203 374

Reconciliation of Alternative Performance Measures (APM)

Cegereal recurring cash flow APM

Cegereal recurring cash flow 42 908 35 177
Restatement of deferred finance costs 2 260 2 247
IFRS adjustments (rent-free periods, etc.) 602 2 256
EPRA earnings 40 046 30 674
Restatement of other fees 5 061 8 794
Other restatements of changes in fair value 454 475
Restatement of changes in fair value of investment property -46 230 -11 701
Net income under IFRS 80 760 33 106
In thousands of euros 2019 2018

EPRA NNNAV APM

NNNAV PER SHARE 695 057 639 649
Carrying amount of loans 765 240 764 507
Market value of loans -771 837 -772 432
Portion of rent-free periods -28 614 -27 315
Shareholders' equity under IFRS 730 268 674 889
In thousands of euros 2019 2018

LTV ratio APM

In thousands of euros 2019 2018
Gross amount of balance sheet loans (statutory financial statements) 769 771
Fair value of investment property 1 464 1 409
LTV ratio (%) 52,6% 54,7%

Occupancy rate APM

The occupancy rate is the ratio of space for which the Company receives rent under a lease agreement to the total amount of available space.

Taking into account the upcoming arrivals (KPMG particularly), Cegereal's overall occupancy rate is up sharply at 96.9%.

At December 31, 2019, i.e., before the effective date of these new leases, the occupancy rate stood at 93.9%, versus 92.3% one year earlier.

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