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Quarterly Report Sep 5, 2017

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RAPPORT FINANCIER SEMESTRIEL INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT

SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

A French société anonyme (joint-stock corporation) with share capital of EUR 66,862,500 Registered office: 42, rue Bassano, 75008 Paris 422 800 029 RCS Paris SIRET No. 422 800 029 00031

Interim financial report Six-month period ended June 30, 2017

(Article L.451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code [Code monétaire et financier], Articles 222-4 et seq. of the General Regulations of the French financial markets authority [Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF])

Interim financial report for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article L.451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code and Articles 222-4 et seq. of the General Regulations of the AMF. This report has been distributed in accordance with the provisions of Article 221-3 of the General Regulations of the AMF. It can also be consulted on the Company's website at www.cegereal.com

1. Attestation by the person responsible for the 2017 interim report

"I certify that to my knowledge, the full consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and results of the Company and all companies included in the consolidation scope, and that the attached interim activity report includes a fair review of the material events of the first six months of the year and their impact on the interim financial statements, the principal related-party transactions, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year."

Paris, July 20, 2017

Raphaël Tréguier Chief Executive Officer

2. Interim activity report

2.1. COMMENTS ON ACTIVITY

2.1.1 RENTAL ACTIVITY

During the first half of 2017, Cegereal's rental activity was active with new leases signed for 11,300 sq.m of office space.

Huawei strengthened its presence in the heart of the TMT Valley by leasing an additional area of 6,500 sq.m in the Arcs de Seine building for a minimum term of 6 years (effective from July 3rd, 2017 for 5,000 sq.m), making a total of 11,700 sq.m. RT France, the international news channel network, also joined the campus, signing a firm 9-year lease for 1,800 sq.m.

GE Capital will vacate the space it occupies in the Europlaza building at the end of August, while at the same time My Money bank will take up an additional 3,000 sq.m. In 2018, the vacated area (17% of the rental space) will form a separate complex of over 8,000 sq.m in the upper floors of the building at La Défense, Europe's largest business center.

OCCUPANCY RATE

The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at June 30, 2017.

The financial occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent or lease termination indemnities at June 30, 2017.

Unless otherwise specified, the occupancy rates referred to in this report correspond to physical occupancy rates.

The table below shows the physical and financial occupancy rates for the Group's portfolio over the past three years.

Cegereal portfolio June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
Dec. 31,
2015
Physical occupancy rate 90% 87% 93%
Financial occupancy rate 90% 87% 93%

The physical and financial occupancy rates for each property at June 30, 2017 can be analyzed as follows:

June 30, 2017 Europlaza Arcs de
Seine
Rives de
Bercy
Hanami
Campus
Total
Physical
occupancy rate
84% 87% 100% 92% 90%
Financial
occupancy rate
84% 87% 100% 92% 90%

At June 30, 2017, the occupancy rate of Arcs de Seine includes the surface areas made available in advance to Huawei (1,500 sq.m) and RT France.

Change in rental income (June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2017)

2.1.2 NET INCOME BY KEY INDICATOR FOR THE PERIOD

in thousands of euros

Statement of
comprehensive
income caption
Amount Breakdown
Net rental income 22,344 Net rental income corresponds to rental
income for the period (EUR 25,975k) and rental
expenses rebilled to lessees (EUR 10,675k),
less building-related costs (EUR 14,306k).
During the first half of 2017, net rental income
rose 1.64% compared to net rental income
for 2016 prorated over six months, mainly as
a result of the departure of Boursorama (50%
rent increase, and various payments in a total
amount of EUR 2.43m) which was offset
by the acquisition of Hanami.
Administrative costs (2,518) Administrative costs chiefly comprise fees,
insurance premiums and personnel costs.
Other operating
income
716 Other operating income corresponds to the
change in fair value of share subscription
warrants.
Change in fair
value
of investment
property
14,095 The value of the real estate portfolio increased
from EUR 1,124m at December 31, 2016 to
EUR 1,144m at June 30, 2017. This change
breaks down into EUR 14m of changes in
fair value and EUR 5.5m of work (subsequent
expenditure).
Operating income 34,636
Financial income
and expenses
(4,898) Net financial expense is primarily made
up of financial expenses in the amount
of EUR,5,102k.
Net income 29,738

2.2. FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Structure of net debt at June 30, 2017

Debt stood at EUR 586m at June 30, 2017, versus EUR 584m at end-2016.

PROTHIN

Prothin refinanced in full the credit agreement of July 26, 2012, signed with (i) Aareal Bank AG, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank Aktiengesellschaft, Bayerische Landesbank, and Landesbank Berlin AG, and (ii) Cegereal, which represented a principal amount of EUR 405m (the "Initial Loan").

In this respect, on July 26, 2016, Prothin entered into a credit agreement (the "Prothin Credit Agreement") with Aareal Bank AG, Natixis, and Natixis Pfandbriefbank AG (the "Banks") for a principal amount of EUR 525m, which enabled it in particular to pay back the Initial Loan and finance certain work and expenditures. The initial due date is December 15, 2021.

Early repayment in the event of a change in control

The Prothin Credit Agreement provides for mandatory early repayment in the event of a change in control of Prothin and/or Cegereal.

Early repayment indemnity

Under the Prothin Credit Agreement, should Prothin make any (x) voluntary early repayments of all or part of the outstanding loan, or (y) mandatory, in certain cases, early repayments of all or part of the outstanding loan, or cancel all or part of the available amount, Prothin will have to pay, in addition to breakage costs, an early repayment indemnity equal to:

  • one percent (1%) of any loan amounts repaid or cancelled between the date of signature and the first anniversary of the date of signature; then
  • zero point seventy-five percent (0.75%) of any loan amounts repaid or cancelled between the first anniversary of the date of signature and the second anniversary of the date of signature;
  • zero point fifty percent (0.50%) of any loan amounts repaid or cancelled between the second anniversary of the date of signature and the third anniversary of the date of signature.

No early repayment indemnity will be payable in the case of amounts repaid as of the third anniversary of the date of signature.

HANAMI RUEIL SCI

Following the acquisition of Hanami Rueil SCI, Cegereal entered into a credit agreement for EUR 100m on December 15, 2016. The loan matures on December 15, 2021.

The main guarantees given in the credit agreements are as follows:

  • exclusive senior pledge in favor of the banks of the credit balance of bank accounts;
  • assignment of professional receivables under the Dailly Law mechanism; - mortgage collateral;
  • exclusive senior pledge of the shares held in the capital of Prothin and Hanami Rueil; and
  • pledge of subordinated loan receivables.

Early repayment indemnity

Under the Hanami Rueil Credit Agreement, should Hanami Rueil make any (x) voluntary early repayments of all or part of the outstanding loan (with the exception, where applicable, of any amortizing payments made in accordance with the Credit Agreement), or (y) mandatory early repayments of all or part of the outstanding loan, Hanami Rueil will have to pay, in addition to breakage costs, an early repayment indemnity equal to:

  • one percent (1%) of any loan amounts repaid between the date of signature and the first anniversary of the date of signature; then
  • zero point seventy-five percent (0.75%) of any loan amounts repaid between the first anniversary of the date of signature and the second anniversary of the date of signature;
  • zero point twenty-five percent (0.25%) of any loan amounts repaid between the second anniversary of the date of signature and the third anniversary of the date of signature.

No early repayment indemnity will be payable in respect of this article in the case of amounts repaid as of the third anniversary of the date of signature and any early repayment indemnities payable in relation to amounts repaid following a change in control will be reduced by fifty percent (50%).

Main financial ratios

Cegereal's financial position at June 30, 2017 satisfies the various limits that could affect the conditions set out in the different credit agreements relating to interest and early repayment clauses.

The table below presents the main financial ratios set out in the credit agreements.

June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
Dec. 31,
2015
Gearing ratio
Non-current borrowings/
adjusted net assets
51.2% 52.1% 43.0%
Interest coverage ratio
Projected net rental income/
interest expenses
468% 513% 298%

Projected net rental income designates total projected net rental income for the following 12 months, excluding taxes, less rental income where the risk of non-recovery has been established (notice given, unpaid rent) and operating expenses rebillable to lessees and operating expenses not rebillable to lessees.

Operating expenses comprise expenses (including recoverable expenses) including tax incurred in operating, upkeeping, maintaining, running, managing and administering the buildings (in particular, compensation paid under the asset management agreement and the property management agreement) and administrative expenses incurred by the borrower.

Other financing arrangements

There are no plans to put in place other investment financing with respect to which the management bodies have made firm commitments.

As of the date of this interim financial report, the Company's investment capacity is estimated to be in the region of EUR 100m. Provided that the Company maintains a debt structure as described above, it will quickly have the investment capacity to implement its industrial and commercial policies. In the event that the Company fails to identify any investment opportunities that correspond to the risk/return profiles it is seeking, it could consider distributing these amounts to its shareholders.

2.3. CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE (NAV)

The indicators published by Cegereal are aligned with the recommendations of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), of which Cegereal is a member. EPRA's role is to promote, develop and represent the publicly listed real estate sector.

EPRA notably publishes its "Best Practice Recommendations" (BPRs) whose purpose is to enhance transparency, uniformity and comparability of financial reporting by real estate companies.

2.3.1 EPRA EARNINGS

in thousands of euros
June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
June 30,
2016
Net income under IFRS 29,738 41,265 32,623
Restatement of the changes
in fair value of investment property
(14,095) (20,392) (19,531)
Other restatements of changes
in fair value
(733) 997 741
Restatement of loan breakage costs 0 6,334 0
EPRA earnings 14,910 28,204 13,833

2.3.2 EPRA NAV & EPRA NNNAV

in thousands of euros, except per share data

June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
June 30,
2016
Shareholders' equity under IFRS 584,847 583,048 574,192
Portion of rent-free periods (26,865) (29,732) (31,773)
Restatement of the changes in fair
value of financial instruments
0 0 741
Elimination of fair value of interest rate
caps
34 (25) 0
Elimination of fair value of interest rate
swaps
0 205 0
Elimination of fair value of share
subscription warrants
0 716 0
EPRA NAV 558,016 554,210 543,160
Market value of the loan (583,372) (585,977) (411,080)
Carrying amount of the loan* 578,547 578,071 403,254
Add-back of the changes in fair value
of financial instruments
0 0 (741)
Revaluation to fair value of interest rate
caps
(34) 25 0
Revaluation to fair value of interest rate
swaps
0 (205) 0
Revaluation to fair value of share
subscription warrants
0 (716) 0
EPRA NNNAV 553,157 545,410 534,593
Number of shares
(excl. treasury shares)
13,358,601 13,357,581 13,359,055
NAV per share 41.4 40.8 40.0

* Reflects the balance sheet amount of the loan under IFRS.

ANR triple net EPRA in euros per share

2.4. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS BETWEEN THE DATE ON WHICH THE 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE APPROVED AND JUNE 30, 2017

The main significant events since the date on which the 2016 financial statements were approved are stated in Note 5.29 to the interim consolidated financial statements.

2.5. DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES FOR THE REMAINING SIX MONTHS OF THE YEAR

There was no change in the Company's risk factors during the first six months of the year.

Consequently, reference should be made to the Company's Registration Document filed with the AMF on March 24, 2017 under no. D.17-0219.

3. Interim consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

in thousands of euros, except per share data
Notes June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
6 months 12 months 6 months
Rental income 5.18 25,975 47,196 24,354
Income from other services 5.18 10,675 13,991 10,597
Building-related costs 5.19 (14,306) (17,221) (11,396)
Net rental income 22,344 43,965 23,555
Sale of building
Administrative costs 5.20 (2,513) (3,663) (1,849)
Net additions to provisions & depreciation and amortization expense (5) (4)
Other operating expenses 5.21 0 (716) (741)
Other operating income 716 9 8
Increase in fair value of investment property 14,095 34,292 37,561
Decrease in fair value of investment property (13,900) (18,030)
Total change in fair value of investment property 5.1 14,095 20,392 19,531
Net operating income 34,636 59,987 40,500
Financial income 204 53 0
Financial expenses (5,102) (17,972) (7,074)
Net financial expense 5.22 (4,898) (17,919) (7,074)
Corporate income tax 5.23 0 (802) (802)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 29,738 41,265 32,623
of which attributable to owners of the Company 29,738 41,265 32,623
of which attributable to non-controlling interests 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 29,738 41,265 32,623
of which attributable to owners of the Company 29,738 41,265 32,623
of which attributable to non-controlling interests 0 0 0
Basic earnings per share (in euros) 2.23 3.09 2.44
Diluted earnings per share 2.04 2.95 2.44

Consolidated statement of financial position at June 30, 2017

in thousands of euros
Notes June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 56 61 66
Investment property 5.1 1,143,700 1,124,100 967,300
Non-current loans and receivables 5.2 15,359 22,949 26,416
Financial instruments 101 184
Total non-current assets 1,159,216 1,147,294 993,781
Current assets
Trade accounts receivable 5.3 10,808 16,539 11,823
Other operating receivables 5.4 16,065 12,709 7,039
Prepaid expenses 247 354 193
Total receivables 27,120 29,602 19,054
Cash and cash equivalents 5.5 42,321 18,634 26,346
Total cash and cash equivalents 42,321 18,634 26,346
Total current assets 69,441 48,236 45,400
TOTAL ASSETS 1,228,657 1,195,530 1,039,182
Shareholders' equity
Share capital 66,863 66,863 160,470
Legal reserve and additional paid-in capital 77,600 115,043 21,436
Consolidated reserves and retained earnings 410,646 359,877 359,663
Net attributable income 29,738 41,265 32,623
Total shareholders' equity 5.10 584,847 583,048 574,192
Non-current liabilities
Non-current borrowings 5.11 577,061 576,951 403,254
Other non-current borrowings and debt 5.13 5,374 4,605 4,058
Non-current corporate income tax liability 0
Financial instruments (1) 920
Total non-current liabilities 582,435 582,476 407,312
Current liabilities
Current borrowings 3,160 2,224 1,591
Trade accounts payable 2,880 5,832 2,525
Corporate income tax liability 802
Other operating liabilities 5.14 39,250 7,985 37,968
Other financial liabilities 5.12 750
Prepaid revenue 5.16 16,086 13,966 14,041
Total current liabilities 61,376 30,007 57,678
Total liabilities 643,811 612,483 464,990

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,228,657 1,195,530 1,039,182

Consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

in thousands of euros

June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net income 29,738 41,265 32,623
Elimination of items related to the valuation of buildings:
Fair value adjustments to investment property (14,095) (20,392) (19,531)
Reversal of depreciation and amortization
Indemnity received from lessees for the replacement of components - -
Elimination of other income/expense items with no cash impact:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (excluding investment property) 5 9 4
Free share grants not vested at the reporting date 103 102
Fair value of financial instruments (share subscription warrants, interest rate caps and swaps) (838) 895 741
Adjustments for loans at amortized cost and fair value of embedded derivatives 957 2,949 590
Cash flows from operations before tax and changes in working capital requirements 15,870 24,828 14,427
Change in shareholder debt 28,082 26,746
Other changes in working capital requirements 12,216 376 6,574
Working capital adjustments to reflect changes in the scope of consolidation 134
Change in working capital requirements 40,298 511 33,320
Net cash flows from operating activities 56,168 25,339 47,747
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of fixed assets (5,505) (161,717) (5,777)
Net increase in amounts due to fixed asset suppliers 207 621 2,314
Net cash flows used in investing activities (5,297) (161,096) (3,464)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in share capital 0 0 0
Change in bank debt (375) 181,000 0
Issue of financial instruments (share subscription warrants) 0 9 9
Refinancing transaction costs (106) (8,542)
Purchases of hedging instruments 0 (168)
Net increase in current borrowings (35)
Net decrease in current borrowings 571 (523)
Net increase in other non-current borrowings and debt 769 654 107
Net decrease in other non-current borrowings and debt 0 0
Purchases and sales of treasury shares 40 (43) 5
Dividends paid (28,082) (26,720) (26,746)
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities (27,184) 145,668 (26,660)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 23,687 9,911 17,623
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period* 18,634 8,723 8,723
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD 42,321 18,634 26,346

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

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

in thousands of euros

Share
capital
Legal
reserve and
additional
paid-in
capital
Treasury
shares
Consolidated
reserves and
retained
earnings
Shareholders'
equity
attributable to
owners of the
Company
Non-controlling
interests
Total
shareholders'
equity
Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2015 160,470 21,436 (217) 386,620 568,309 - 568,309
Comprehensive income 0 0 0 41,501 41,501 0 41,501
- Net income for the period 41,265 41,265 41,265
- Other changes 236 236 236
- Other comprehensive income
Capital transactions with owners (93,608) 93,608 (43) (26,720) (26,763) 0 (26,763)
- Dividends paid (2.00 per share) (26,720) (26,720) (26,720)
- Decrease in nominal share capital (93,608) 93,608 0 0
- Change in treasury shares held (43) (43) (43)
Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2016 66,862 115,044 (259) 401,401 583,048 - 583,048
Comprehensive income 0 0 0 29,842 29,842 0 29,842
- Net income for the period 29,738 29,738 29,738
- Other changes 103 103 103
- Other comprehensive income
Capital transactions with owners 0 0 40 (28,082) (28,043) 0 (28,043)
- Dividends paid (2.00 per share) (28,082) (28,082) (28,082)
- Decrease in nominal share capital 0 0
- Change in treasury shares held 40 40 40
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2017 66,862 115,044 (220) 403,161 584,847 - 584,847

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Background and main assumptions used to prepare
the consolidated financial statements for the six-month
period ended June 30, 201712
1.1. Operational context 12
1.2. Presentation of comparative financial information 12
1.3. Regulatory context 12
2. Significant accounting policies used to prepare
the consolidated financial statements for the six-month
period ended June 30, 201713
2.1. Presentation of the IFRS financial statements 13
2.2. Segment reporting 14
2.3. Investment property 14
2.4. Estimates of the fair value of investment property 14
2.5. Financial instruments – classification and measurement
of financial assets and liabilities 15
2.6. Share capital 16
2.7. Treasury shares 16
2.8. Election for tax treatment as an SIIC 16
2.9. Employee benefits 16
2.10. Bank borrowings 16
2.11. Rental income 17
2.12. Rental expenses and rebilling of expenses to lessees 17
2.13. Discounting of deferred payments 17
2.14. Earnings per share 17
2.15. Presentation of the financial statements 17
3. Critical accounting estimates and judgments18
4. Management of financial risks19
4.1. Risk related to refinancing 19
4.2. Risk related to the valuation of real estate assets 19
4.3. Risk related to changes in market rent levels for office premises 19
4.4. Risk related to the regulatory framework applicable to leases 19
4.5. Counterparty risk 19
4.6. Liquidity risk 19
4.7. Interest rate risk 20
5. Notes to the consolidated statement of financial position at
June 30, 2017 and to the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income for the period then ended Investment property20
5.1. Investment property 20
5.2. Non-current loans and receivables 21
5.3. Trade accounts receivable 21
5.4. Other operating receivables 21
5.5. Cash and cash equivalents 21
5.6. Ageing analysis of receivables 22
5.7. Fair value of financial assets 23
5.8. Financial assets and liabilities 23
5.9. Changes in impairment of financial assets 23
5.10. Consolidated equity 24
5.11. Non-current borrowings 24
5.12. Financial instruments 24
5.13. Fair value of financial liabilities 24
5.14. Other non-current borrowings and debt 24
5.15. Other operating liabilities 24
5.16. Maturity schedule for liabilities with undiscounted
contractual values 26
5.17. Prepaid revenue 26
5.18. Rental income 26
5.19. Building-related costs 27
5.20. Administrative costs 27
5.21. Other operating income 27
5.22. Financial income and expenses 27
5.23. Corporate income tax and tax proof 27
5.24. Earnings per share 27
5.25. Off-balance sheet commitments and security provided 28
5.26. Transactions with related parties 30
5.27. Personnel 30
5.28. Statutory Auditors 31
5.29. Subsequent events 31
  1. Background and main assumptions used to prepare the consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

1.1. OPERATIONAL CONTEXT

The Group, made up of Cegereal SA and its subsidiaries Prothin SAS and the OPPCI K Rueil, did not experience any change in its operating environment during the six-month period ended June 30, 2017.

The Group did not acquire or dispose of any real estate assets during the year ended December 31, 2016.

RENTAL ACTIVITY

During the first half of 2017, Cegereal's rental activity was active with new leases signed for 11,300 sq.m of office space.

Huawei strengthened its presence in the heart of the TMT Valley by leasing an additional area of 6,500 sq.m in the Arcs de Seine building for a minimum term of 6 years (effective from July 3rd, 2017 for 5,000 sq.m), making a total of 11,700 sq.m. RT France, the international news channel network, also joined the campus, signing a firm 9-year lease for 1,800 sq.m.

GE Capital will vacate the space it occupies in the Europlaza building at the end of August, while at the same time My Money bank will take up an additional 3,000 sq.m. In 2018, the vacated area (17% of the rental space) will form a separate complex of over 8,000 sq.m in the upper floors of the building at La Défense, Europe's largest business center.

Occupancy rate

The physical occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent within the framework of a lease agreement at June 30, 2017.

The financial occupancy rate corresponds to the percentage of premises for which the Company receives rent or lease termination indemnities at June 30, 2017.

Unless otherwise specified, the occupancy rates referred to in this report correspond to physical occupancy rates.

The table below shows the physical and financial occupancy rates for the Group's portfolio over the past three years.

Cegereal portfolio June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
Dec. 31,
2015
Physical occupancy rate 90% 87% 93%
Financial occupancy rate 90% 87% 93%

The physical and financial occupancy rates for each property at June 30, 2017 can be analyzed as follows:

June 30, 2017 Europlaza Arcs de
Seine
Rives de
Bercy
Hanami
Campus
Total
Physical
occupancy rate
84% 87% 100.0% 92% 90%
Financial
occupancy rate
84% 87% 100.0% 92% 90%

At June 30, 2017, the occupancy rate of Arcs de Seine includes the surface areas made available in advance to Huawei (1,500 sq.m) and RT France.

1.2. PRESENTATION OF COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

For the purposes of comparison, the financial information presented in the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the six month period ended June 30, 2017 includes:

  • the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016; and

  • the IFRS consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2016.

1.3. REGULATORY CONTEXT

The Group's consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) applicable to accounting periods ended June 30, 2017, as adopted by the European Union (hereafter referred to as "IFRS").

Dividend payments are decided by the General Shareholders' Meeting on the basis of Cegereal SA's financial statements prepared in accordance with French GAAP and not on the basis of the IFRS financial statements.

In addition, Cegereal is required to comply with certain dividend payment obligations in accordance with its election for tax treatment as an SIIC (see Note 2.8).

The interim consolidated financial statements were adopted by the Board of Directors on July 20, 2017.

  1. Significant accounting policies used to prepare the consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017

2.1. PRESENTATION OF THE IFRS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The Group's consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 have been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS) and with the interpretations of the Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC) and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as adopted by the European Union at June 30, 2017 and applicable at that date. For the purposes of comparison, the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 were also prepared according to the same standards.

For the fiscal years presented, the standards and interpretations adopted in the European Union and applicable to the Group are similar to the standards and interpretations effective for these periods as published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The Group's financial statements are therefore prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and IFRIC interpretations, as published by the IASB.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention, except in the case of investment property, financial instruments and assets held for sale, which are carried at fair value in accordance with IAS 40, IAS 32, IAS 39 and IFRS 5.

This interim financial report was prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".

The new published standards, amendments and interpretations effective for accounting periods beginning on or after June 30, 2017 have no impact on the Company's first-half 2017 interim consolidated financial statements.

In accordance with the amendment to IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements", aimed at complementing the financial information relating to the statement of comprehensive net income and gains and losses recognized directly in equity, items in "Other comprehensive income" in the statement of comprehensive income may be grouped into sub-totals depending on whether or not they are subsequently reclassified.

The Group has elected not to early adopt any IFRS standards or IFRIC interpretations adopted by the European Union but only effective for subsequent accounting periods and which would have an impact on the Group's financial statements.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include all entities controlled or jointly controlled by the Group, or over which it exercises significant influence. In determining its ownership interest, the Group considers any potential voting rights giving access to additional voting rights, provided that these rights are currently exercisable or convertible.

FULL CONSOLIDATION

All entities controlled by the Group are fully consolidated. Control is presumed to exist when the Group has the power to manage the relevant activities, is exposed to or is entitled to the variable returns generated by such activities, and has the power to influence such returns.

At June 30, 2017, no entities were jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the Group.

SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

At June 30, 2017, the scope of consolidation included the following entities:

Siren no. % control % interest Basis of consolidation Period taken into account
Cegereal SA 422,800,029 100% 100% Full consolidation January 1 to June 30, 2017
Prothin SAS 533,212,445 100% 100% Full consolidation January 1 to June 30, 2017
K RUEIL OPPCI 814,319,513 100% 100% Full consolidation January 1 to June 30, 2017
HANAMI RUEIL SCI 814,254,512 100% 100% Full consolidation January 1 to June 30, 2017

All entities included in the scope of consolidation close their accounts at December 31.

CONSOLIDATION ADJUSTMENTS AND ELIMINATIONS

Business combinations are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 3. A business combination is where the acquirer acquires a controlling interest in one or several businesses. IFRS 3 defines a business as a combination of the three following elements:

  • economic resources that create, or have the ability to create outputs;
  • any process that, when applied to the resources, creates or has the ability to create outputs;
  • the outputs resulting from the processes applied to the resources that provide or have the ability to provide the expected return.

In accordance with IFRS 3, the cost of a business combination reflects the acquisition-date fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed or incurred and equity instruments issued in exchange for the acquiree.

On the first-time consolidation of a company, the impact of consolidation, representing the difference between the acquisition cost of the shares and their share in the fair value of the assets and liabilities transferred, is recorded as:

  • a fair value adjustment relating to certain identifiable assets and liabilities, amortized using the same rules as the assets and liabilities to which it relates;
  • goodwill (where appropriate), recorded within assets on the consolidated statement of financial position in the case of a positive balance and tested for impairment each year, or recorded within the statement of comprehensive income in the case of a negative balance.

No fair value adjustments or goodwill were recognized on the first-time consolidation of Prothin SAS as the company was created by Cegereal SA on June 22, 2011.

The OPPCI K Rueil and Hanami Rueil SCI entered the scope of consolidation with effect from December 15, 2016. The acquisition does not meet the definition of a business combination within the meaning of IFRS 3 and is therefore treated as the acquisition of a group of assets. The acquisition cost relating to the group of assets has been allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in proportion to their respective fair value at the acquisition date. No goodwill has been recognized.

2.2. SEGMENT REPORTING

Within the framework of IFRS 8, the Group has not identified different operating segments insofar as its assets solely comprise commercial real estate located in the Paris area.

IFRS 8 states that operating segments may be aggregated if they are similar in each of the following respects:

  • the nature of the products and services;
  • the nature of the production processes;
  • the type or class of customer for their products and services;
  • the methods used to distribute their products or provide their services;
  • if applicable, the nature of the regulatory environment, for example, banking, insurance or public utilities.

Consequently, the Group did not have significant additional disclosure requirements as a result of applying IFRS 8.

2.3. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Property held under long-term operating leases to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both, and not occupied by the Group, is classified as investment property. Investment property includes owned land and buildings.

On acquisition, investment property is measured at the acquisition price including transaction costs (legal fees, transfer duties, etc.) in accordance with IAS 40.

After initial recognition, investment property is remeasured at fair value. As a result, no depreciation or impairment is recognized on investment property. Fair value is measured net of registration tax by an external real estate valuer at the end of each reporting period. The methodology used by the external real estate valuer is described below in Note 2.4.

Subsequent expenditure may only be allocated to the assets' carrying amount when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the property will flow to the Group, and the cost of the property can be measured reliably. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income during the period in which they are incurred. Changes in the fair value of investment property are recognized in the statement of comprehensive income.

2.4. ESTIMATES OF THE FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY

• Estimates and assumptions

The fair value of property is measured by an external real estate valuer twice a year in accordance with the benchmark treatment in IAS 40.

In accordance with the recommendations of the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) of July 2009, the Group appointed real estate valuation firms BNP Paribas Real Estate, Catella Valuation and Cushman & Wakefield to appraise four commercial properties.

It is common practice to change real estate valuer every three years in order to obtain a new analysis of an asset's qualities and market value. In the first half of 2016, the Company appointed BNP Paribas Real Estate and Catella Valuation to replace DTZ Valuation France as external real estate valuers for (i) Europlaza and Rives de Bercy, and (ii) Arcs de Seine, respectively. Cushman & Wakefield is the external real estate valuer of the Hanami property acquired in December 2016.

When preparing the financial statements, management and the external real estate valuer are required to use certain estimates and assumptions that are likely to affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses reported in the financial statements and in the accompanying notes. The Group and its real estate valuer are required to review these estimates and appraisals on an ongoing basis in light of past experience and other factors deemed of material importance with regard to economic conditions. The amounts reported in future financial statements may differ from these estimates as a result of changes in assumptions or circumstances.

The values of investment property measured by the real estate valuers represent the best estimates at June 30, 2017, based on recent market observations and valuation methods commonly used within the profession. These estimates are not intended to anticipate any market changes.

• Valuation methods

The valuer calculated the fair value of the real estate assets in accordance with the professional standards set out in the French Real Estate Valuation Charter. The market value of the property is measured using its estimated rental value and the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and capitalization methods.

ESTIMATED RENTAL VALUE

The rental value is determined by comparing the rental value per square meter of the most recent transactions involving properties of similar type and location, in order to determine a market value per square meter for the different types of premises (offices, staff cafeterias, car parks, etc.). This rental value is subject to a reversion rate to take account of the specific features of the real estate assets.

MARKET VALUE

The results of applying two traditional methods (the DCF method and the capitalization method) are combined to estimate the market value.

A discount is applied to the gross value to take account of transfer duties and registration costs, which are estimated at the rate of 7.50%.

DCF method

This method consists of discounting the annual cash flows generated by the asset, including the assumed resale at the end of a defined ownership period. Cash flows are defined as the total amount of all of the asset's revenues, net of expenses not rebillable to lessees.

Capitalization approach

This method consists of capitalizing the annual income generated by an asset with a capitalization rate defined by reference to the market. The rate used reflects the quality of the financial covenants as well as the long-term risks related to the property.

FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY UNDER IFRS 13

Cegereal applies IFRS 13, which defines fair value as the price that would be received in an orderly transaction to sell an asset or paid in an orderly transaction to transfer the liability at the measurement date under current market conditions.

IFRS 13 uses a three-level fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used as a basis to measure the assets and liabilities concerned.

The three levels are as follows:

Level 1: fair value corresponds to the unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

Level 2: fair value is determined, either directly or indirectly, using observable inputs;

Level 3: fair value is determined directly using unobservable inputs.

The categorization of the Group's investment property in accordance with IFRS 13 is presented in Note 5.1.

2.5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Financial assets and liabilities are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 39.

• Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables include the non-current portion of the economic benefits of the lease, rent-free periods, rent discounts, the portion of fitting-out costs incurred by the lessee and borne by the lessor, and the lease premiums paid to lessees in accordance with IAS 17 and interpretation SIC 15.

• Trade accounts receivable

Trade accounts receivable consist of accrued amounts receivable from lessees. They are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any provisions for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade accounts receivable is set aside when there is objective evidence that certain amounts are no longer recoverable. The amount of this provision corresponds to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and the present value of future cash flows estimated using the effective interest method. Impairment provisions are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income.

As rent is usually billed in advance, trade accounts receivable consist of rents billed in respect of the following period.

The timing difference between the billing date and the end of the reporting period is eliminated by recognizing rent billed for future periods and not yet due under "Prepaid revenue" (see Note 5.17).

• Non-derivative financial liabilities

After initial recognition, non-derivative financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

• Derivative financial instruments

Cegereal has not opted for hedge accounting. Derivative financial instruments are therefore measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period with any gains or losses recognized in income.

Cegereal applies IFRS 13, which defines fair value as the price that would be received in an orderly transaction to sell an asset or paid in an orderly transaction to transfer the liability at the measurement date under current market conditions (see Note 2.4).

The categorization of the Group's derivative financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 13 is presented in Note 5.13.

Hybrid financial instruments

A hybrid financial instrument is a non-derivative financial contract (host contract) containing one (or more) derivative instrument(s) (embedded derivative(s)).

When the embedded derivative is not closely related to the host contract, it is accounted for separately. Otherwise, it is accounted for as part of the host contract.

Hybrid instruments are measured:

  • under the fair value option when measured as a whole; or
  • when the fair value option is not chosen, the host contract is measured at amortized cost.

The Group has not chosen to use the fair value option to measure hybrid financial instruments.

2.6. SHARE CAPITAL

Ordinary shares are classified in shareholders' equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to new share issues are shown in shareholders' equity as a deduction, net of tax, from additional paid-in capital.

2.7. TREASURY SHARES

On August 29, 2006, Cegereal SA entered into a liquidity agreement with Exane BNP Paribas. This agreement complies with the standard-type contract of the French Association of Investment Firms (Association Française des Entreprises d'Investissement – AFEI) and the AFEI code of ethics of March 14, 2005 which was approved by the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) on March 22, 2005.

Under the terms of this agreement, Exane BNP Paribas may buy and sell Cegereal SA shares on behalf of Cegereal SA within the limits imposed by law and the authorizations granted by the Board of Directors.

Within the scope of these liquidity agreements, the Company owned 13,899 treasury shares (representing 0.10% of its total issued shares) for a total amount of EUR 444k at June 30, 2017.

In accordance with IAS 32, these treasury shares are shown as a deduction from consolidated equity based on their acquisition cost (net of directly attributable transaction costs) or their initial carrying amount in the consolidated statement of financial position. Any capital gains or losses arising on the disposal of these shares are eliminated in the statement of comprehensive income and recognized against consolidated equity.

Cash allocated to the liquidity agreement and not invested in Cegereal SA shares at the end of the reporting period is stated in "Other operating receivables".

2.8. ELECTION FOR TAX TREATMENT AS AN SIIC

Cegereal SA has elected for the preferential tax treatment granted to listed real estate investment companies (Sociétés d'Investissement Immobilières Cotées – SIICs) in accordance with Article 208 C of the French Tax Code (Code général des impôts). This election took effect on April 1, 2006. Prothin SAS, Cegereal SA's subsidiary, also benefits from this preferential tax treatment.

Owing to this tax treatment, no corporate income tax is payable directly or indirectly through income from subsidiaries in respect of the real estate leasing business and no deferred taxes were recognized at June 30, 2017. Similarly, no tax was payable on capital gains arising on disposals of real estate or equity interests in subsidiaries eligible for the same tax treatment.

In addition, K Rueil is a SPPICAV and is therefore not subject to corporate income tax. Hanami Rueil SCI is transparent for tax purposes, within the meaning of Article 8 of the French Tax Code.

Terms and conditions and impact of tax treatment as an SIIC

  • a) When a company elects for SIIC status, the ensuing change in tax treatment has a similar impact to that of a discontinuance of business (taxation of unrealized capital gains, income which is subject to tax deferral and as yet untaxed operating income).
  • b) SIICs that have elected for preferential tax treatment are exempted from paying corporate income tax on the portion of their income resulting from:

  • the lease of buildings, provided that 95% of this income is distributed before the end of the fiscal year following the year in which the income is generated;

  • capital gains generated on the sale of buildings, shareholdings in partnerships falling within the scope of Article 8 of the French Tax Code and having the same purpose as that of the SIIC, or shareholdings in subsidiaries having elected for preferential tax treatment, provided that 60% of these capital gains are distributed by the end of the second fiscal year following the year in which they were generated;
  • dividends received from subsidiaries having elected for preferential tax treatment and resulting from exempt income or from capital gains provided that they are redistributed in full during the fiscal year following the year in which they were received.

In the event that they choose to leave the SIIC tax regime at any time, the SIICs and their subsidiaries must add back to their taxable earnings for the period the portion of their income available for distribution at the end of said period which results from previously tax-exempt amounts.

  • c) The Amending French Finance Act for 2006 stipulates that companies may not benefit from preferential tax treatment as an SIIC if 60% or more of their capital or voting rights are held by one or several persons acting in concert within the meaning of Article L.233-10 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce).
  • d) The Amending French Finance Act for 2006 also introduced a 20% withholding tax to be paid by SIICs on dividends distributed from taxexempt income to shareholders, other than natural persons, that hold at least 10% of dividend entitlements in said SIICs and that are not liable for corporate income tax or another equivalent tax on the dividends received. However, the withholding tax is not due when the beneficiary of the dividends is a company required to distribute the full amount of the dividends it receives and whose shareholders that directly or indirectly hold at least 10% of the dividend rights are liable for corporate income tax or another equivalent tax on the dividends received.

2.9. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

IAS 19 requires entities to recognize as expenses all current or future benefits or compensation granted by an entity to its employees or to third parties over the period during which the rights to such benefits or compensation vest.

The Group only has three employees and therefore considers that its employee benefit commitments in respect of defined benefit plans are not material. Consequently, the amount of its employee benefit commitments was not assessed at June 30, 2017.

2.10. BANK BORROWINGS

On initial recognition, bank borrowings are measured at the fair value of the consideration received, less directly attributable transaction costs.

They are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The long-term portion (due more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period) is classified in non-current borrowings and debt, while the short-term portion (due in less than 12 months) is classified in current borrowings and debt.

When the agreement contains derivative instruments, it is accounted for as described in the section on "Hybrid financial instruments" in Note 2.5.

2.11. RENTAL INCOME

The Group leases out its real estate under operating leases. Assets leased under operating leases are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position within investment property.

Rental income is recognized over the lease term.

In accordance with IAS 17 and interpretation SIC 15, the financial impact of all of the provisions in the lease agreement is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the period up to the date on which the lessee may terminate the lease without incurring any material financial consequences (usually after six years). Therefore, in order to accurately reflect the economic benefits of the lease, rent-free periods, rent discounts, the portion of fitting-out costs incurred by the lessee and borne by the lessor, and lease premiums paid to lessees are recognized over the firm term of the lease.

Termination and restoration indemnities received from former lessees are recognized under "Miscellaneous services" in operating income.

2.12. RENTAL EXPENSES AND REBILLING OF EXPENSES TO LESSEES

Rental expenses incurred by the lessor on behalf of lessees and expenses chargeable to the lessees under the terms of the lease are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income under "Building-related costs".

The rebilling of rental expenses and expenses chargeable to lessees under the terms of the lease are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income under "Income from other services".

The portion of rental expenses concerning vacant premises is recorded directly in the statement of comprehensive income.

Rental expenses include building-related taxes (property tax, tax on office premises and tax on parking areas).

Pursuant to IFRIC 21, the interpretation of IAS 37, property tax, tax on office premises and tax on parking areas are recognized in full at January 1 of each reporting period, i.e., the date of the obligating event. The same applies to taxes rebilled in advance to lessees.

2.13. DISCOUNTING OF DEFERRED PAYMENTS

Long-term payables and receivables are discounted when they are considered to have a material impact.

  • Security deposits received from lessees are not discounted because they are indexed annually based on an index used for annual rent reviews.
  • There are no provisions for material liabilities, as defined in IAS 37.

2.14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is a key indicator used by the Group, and is calculated by dividing net attributable income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Treasury shares are not considered as outstanding and are therefore not included in the calculation of earnings per share.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on income attributable to holders of ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares existing during the year, adjusted to reflect the impact of potentially dilutive ordinary shares.

2.15. PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Assets and liabilities maturing within 12 months of the reporting date are classified as current assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position. All other assets and liabilities are treated as non-current.

Expenses in the statement of comprehensive income are shown according to their nature.

In the statement of cash flows, net operating cash flows are calculated using the indirect method, whereby the net amount is based on net income adjusted for non-cash transactions, items of income or expense associated with investing or financing cash flows, and changes in working capital requirements.

3. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

To prepare the interim consolidated financial statements, the Group uses estimates and judgments which are updated on a regular basis and are based on past information and other factors, in particular assumptions of future events deemed reasonable in view of the circumstances.

Estimates that could lead to a significant adjustment in the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the subsequent period mainly concern the determination of the fair value of the Group's real estate assets and financial instruments. The fair value of the Group's real estate assets is measured on the basis of valuations carried out by an external real estate valuer using the methodology described in Note 2.4.

As these valuations are only estimates, there may be a significant difference between the amount obtained upon the sale of certain real estate assets and their estimated value, even when they are sold in the months following the end of the reporting period.

In this context, valuations of the Group's real estate assets by the external real estate valuers could vary significantly according to changes in the rate of return, based on observations of the rates prevailing in the real estate market.

in millions of euros
Changes in potential rate of return
Building Market rental
value
Potential rate
of return
0.500% 0.375% 0.250% 0.125% 0.000% (0.125)% (0.250)% (0.375)% (0.500)%
Europlaza 20.7 5.24% 335.9 343.4 351.2 359.4 368.0 377.0 386.4 396.4 406.8
Arcs
de Seine
21.6 4.70% 386.4 395.9 405.9 416.4 427.5 439.2 451.5 464.6 478.4
Rives
de Bercy
11.8 5.63% 179.6 183.3 187.2 191.3 195.5 199.9 204.6 209.4 214.5
Campus
Hanami
10.0 5.50% 140.1 143.1 146.1 149.4 152.7 156.2 159.9 163.7 167.8
Total 64.2 5.27% 1,042.0 1,065.7 1,090.4 1,116.5 1,143.7 1,172.4 1,202.4 1,234.2 1,267.5
Impact on portfolio value (8.90)% (6.83)% (4.66)% (2.38)% 0.00% 2.50% 5.13% 7.91% 10.82%

Source: BNP Paribas Real Estate, Catella Valuation and Cushman & Wakefield

These data are linked to the market and could therefore change significantly in the current climate. This could have a significant positive or negative impact on the fair value of the Group's real estate assets.

Regarding hedging instruments, which are analyzed in Note 4.7, a change in interest rates would result in the following values:

in thousands of euros
Hedging
instrument
Nominal
amount
Hedged rate Fixed rate -1% -0.5% Value at
June 30, 2017
+0.5% +1%
Cap 320,000 6-month Euribor 1.50% 0 8 64 291 880
Cap 15,000 3-month Euribor 1.50% 4 13 33 69 123
Cap 25,000 3-month Euribor 2.00% (1,160) (583) (22) 523 1,053
Swap 15,000 3-month Euribor 0.10% 0 0 3 13 40
Total (1,156) (562) 78 896 2,096

4. Management of financial risks

4.1. RISK RELATED TO REFINANCING

On July 26, 2016, Cegereal renegotiated the EUR 405m loan and entered into a new credit agreement authorizing the Group to borrow EUR 525m. The five-year loan consists of two tranches of (i) EUR 445m and (ii) EUR 80m, repayable at maturity on July 26, 2021. The agreement also provides for an optional two-year extension.

The first tranche was drawn down in full on July 26, 2016 and the second tranche was drawn down in an amount of EUR 41m on December 12, 2016.

Following the acquisition of Hanami Rueil SCI, Cegereal entered into a credit agreement for EUR 100m on December 15, 2016. The agreement provides for a five-year loan, 0.375% of the principal amount of which is repayable at each due date and the remainder on maturity at December 15, 2021.

4.2. RISK RELATED TO THE VALUATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS

The Group's real estate portfolio is valued by external real estate valuers. The value of the portfolio depends on the ratio of supply to demand in the property market, a large number of substantially varying factors, and changes in the economic environment.

All of the Group's real estate assets are office buildings with a large surface area (above 30,000 sq.m) located in the inner suburbs of Paris. A fall in demand for this type of building could adversely affect the Group's earnings, business activities and financial position.

The current economic climate has sparked volatility in real estate prices and values. Consequently, the price obtained if the assets are disposed of in the short term may not be in line with the valuation.

4.3. RISK RELATED TO CHANGES IN MARKET RENT LEVELS FOR OFFICE PREMISES

Market rent levels for office premises and the value of office buildings are strongly influenced by the ratio of supply to demand in the property market. A situation where supply outweighs demand is likely to adversely affect the Group's earnings, business activities, assets and liabilities, and financial position.

4.4. RISK RELATED TO THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK APPLICABLE TO LEASES

Certain legal provisions applicable to commercial leases, such as public policy regulations governing lease terms and the indexing of rent, can restrict the capacity of property owners to increase rents. In the event of a change in the regulatory framework or the index used, the Group may be exposed to such risks.

4.5. COUNTERPARTY RISK

Group procedures ensure that lease agreements are only entered into with lessees of suitable credit standing. The Group has developed policies that limit its exposure to credit risk.

At June 30, 2017, the Group was dependent on five lessees who collectively represented approximately 55% of the total rental income collected during the first half of 2017 and individually more than 7%. Although the Group's real estate assets could be – and are – leased to many different lessees, financial difficulties experienced by one of these lessees, a request for more favorable lease terms upon renewal or a decision to terminate their lease, could adversely impact the Group's financial position, earnings and future performance.

4.6. LIQUIDITY RISK

Prudent liquidity risk management involves maintaining sufficient liquidity and short-term investment securities, being able to raise funds based on suitably adapted lines of credit and the ability to unwind market positions.

The Group has purchased four hedges:

in thousands of euros
Financial
institution
Commonwealth
Bank of
Australia
Commonwealth
Bank of
Australia
Société
Générale
Société
Générale
Type of hedge Cap Cap Cap Swap
Nominal amount
(In thousands
of,euros)
320,000 15,000 15,000 25,000
Fixed rate 1.5% 1.5% 2% 0.1%
Hedged rate 6-month
Euribor
3-month
Euribor
3-month
Euribor
3-month
Euribor
Start date 10/15/2016 12/15/2016 10/15/2019 12/15/2016
Maturity 10/15/2019 10/15/2019 12/15/2021 12/15/2021

The Group's loans were taken out with bank pools.

Notes 5.11 and 5.25 contain a description of the different credit facilities and the early repayment clauses contained in the credit agreements. The Group complied with its covenants at the most recent due date.

4.7. INTEREST RATE RISK

On July 26, 2016, Cegereal refinanced its debt following repayment of the loan taken out on July 26, 2012. The new loan agreement authorizes the Group to borrow EUR 525m and consists of two tranches of (i) EUR 445m (tranche A) and (ii) EUR 80m (tranche B). Tranche A was drawn down in full on July 26, 2016 and a first drawdown of EUR 41m made on tranche B on December 12, 2016.

94% of tranche A is subject to a fixed rate of 1.35% if the occupancy rate is greater than 75%, and 1.50% if it is not. The remaining balance of tranche A (i.e., 6%) is subject to a variable interest rate (6-month Euribor with a floor of 0%) plus a margin of 1.35% if the occupancy rate is greater than 75%, and 1.50% if it is not. The Euribor rate was below 0% during the first half of 2017.

Tranche B is subject to the same conditions as the portion of tranche A that is subject to a variable rate.

Following the acquisition of Hanami Rueil SCI, Cegereal entered into a credit agreement for EUR 100m on December 15, 2016. The loan comprises three tranches: one in an amount of EUR 50m at a fixed rate of 1.52%, including a 1.45% margin, one in an amount of EUR 25m at a variable 3-month Euribor rate with a floor of 0%, and one in an amount of EUR 25m at a variable 3 month Euribor rate with a floor of -0.4%. The two variablerate tranches also have a 1.45% margin.

5. Notes to the consolidated statement of financial position at June 30, 2017 and to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period then ended

5.1. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

• Carrying amount of investment property

Changes in the carrying amount of investment property can be broken down by building as follows:

in thousands of euros
Rives de Bercy Europlaza Arcs de Seine Hanami Campus Total
Dec. 31, 2015 202,000 361,000 379,000 942,000
Indemnity received 0 0 0 0
Subsequent expenditure 0 5,630 139 5,769
Disposals 0 0 0 0
Change in fair value (7,600) (10,430) 37,561 19,531
June 30, 2016 194,400 356,200 416,700 - 967,300
Acquisitions 0 0 0 153,881 153,881
Indemnity received 0 0 0 0 0
Subsequent expenditure 0 189 1,870 0 2,059
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0
Change in fair value 400 5,611 (3,270) (1,881) 861
Dec. 31, 2016 194,800 362,000 415,300 152,000 1,124,100
Acquisitions 0 0 0 0 0
Indemnity received 0 0 0 0 0
Subsequent expenditure 0 329 4,889 287 5,505
Disposals 0 0 0 0 0
Change in fair value 700 5,671 7,311 413 14,095
June 30, 2017 195,500 368,000 427,500 152,700 1,143,700

• Main fair value assumptions

The real estate valuers' estimation of the fair value of the buildings at June 30, 2017 is indicated below, along with the information used in the calculation:

Building June 30, 2017 (net of taxes) Estimated value at Rate of
return
Gross leasable area(1) at
June 30, 2017
Annual rent (net of taxes)(2)
in millions of
euros
% % sq.m % in thousands
of euros
%
Europlaza (1999(3)) 368,000 32 5.0 - 5.3 49,321 32 23,302 35
Arcs de Seine (2000(3)) 427,500 37 4.7 45,167 29 21,244 32
Rives de Bercy (2003(3)) 195,500 17 5.2 29,850 19 11,776 18
Hanami Campus (2016) 152,700 13 5.5 30,035 19 10,009 15
Total 1,143,700 100 154,373 100 66,331 100

(1) The gross leasable area includes the surface area of the offices, storage areas and a share of common areas.

(2) Annual rent includes rent billed to lessees for space occupied at June 30, 2017 and market rent, as estimated by valuers, in relation to vacant premises.

(3) Year of construction or restoration.

In light of the nature of the French real estate market and the relative lack of publicly-available data, real estate assets have been categorized within Level 3 of the IFRS 13 fair value hierarchy.

5.2. NON-CURRENT LOANS AND RECEIVABLES

5.4. OTHER OPERATING RECEIVABLES

This item can be broken down as follows:

in thousands of euros

Benefits granted to lessees

Supplier accounts in debit

This item can be broken down as follows:
-- -- -- -- -- ------------------------------------------ -- -- -- -- -- --

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
June 30,
2016
Security deposits paid 24 23 23
Benefits granted to lessees
(non-current portion)
15,335 22,926 26,393
Non-current loans and receivables 15,359 22,949 26,416

Non-current benefits granted to lessees concern rent-free periods, rent discounts and lease premiums paid to lessees recognized over the firm term of the lease in accordance with the accounting policies stated in Note 2.11.

5.3. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

This item can be broken down as follows:

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
Dec. 31,
2016
June 30,
2016
Trade accounts receivable 10,808 16,539 11,823
Provision for impairment of trade
accounts receivable
0 0 0
Trade accounts receivable, net 10,808 16,539 11,823

5.5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

"Cash and cash equivalents" comprises either bank account balances or risk-free bank deposits that may be considered as cash equivalents.

June 30, 2017

(current portion) 11,529 6,806 5,381 VAT 1,429 0 1,168

and other receivables 2,820 5,656 196

Liquidity account/treasury shares 286 247 294 Other operating receivables 16,065 12,709 7,039

Dec. 31, 2016

June 30, 2016

Current bank account balances recorded in this caption represent EUR 42,321k.

5.6. AGEING ANALYSIS OF RECEIVABLES

The ageing analysis of receivables at June 30, 2017 is as follows:

Receivables (net
of impairment)
June 30, 2017
Receivables not
yet due (net of
impairment)
Receivables
past due (net of
impairment)
o/w receivables
less than
6 months
past due
o/w receivables
more than
6 months and
less than 1 year
past due
o/w receivables
more than 1 year
past due
Non-current receivables
Non-current loans and receivables 15,359 15,359 0 0 0 0
Total non-current receivables 15,359 15,359 0 0 0 0
Current receivables
Trade accounts receivable* 10,808 6,271 4,537 4,329 208 0
Other operating receivables 16,065 16,065 0 0 0 0
Prepaid expenses 247 247 0 0 0 0
Total current receivables 27,119 22,583 4,537 4,329 208 0
Total receivables 42,479 37,942 4,537 4,329 208 -

* The amount of trade accounts receivable pledged as collateral for loans and borrowings amounts to EUR,10,808k at June 30, 2017 and is detailed in Note,5.25.

The ageing analysis of receivables at December 31, 2016 was as follows:

in thousands of euros

in thousands of euros

Receivables (net
of impairment)
Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables not
yet due (net of
impairment)
Receivables
past due (net of
impairment)
o/w receivables
less than
6 months
past due
o/w receivables
more than
6 months and
less than 1 year
past due
o/w receivables
more than 1 year
past due
Non-current receivables
Non-current loans and receivables 22,949 22,949 0 0 0 0
Total non-current receivables 22,949 22,949 0 0 0 0
Current receivables
Trade accounts receivable* 16,539 15,842 697 682 15 0
Other operating receivables 12,709 12,709 0 0 0 0
Prepaid expenses 354 354 0 0 0 0
Total current receivables 29,602 28,905 697 682 15 0
Total receivables 52,551 51,854 697 682 15 -

* The amount of trade accounts receivable pledged as collateral for loans and borrowings amounts to EUR,16,539k at December 31, 2016 and is detailed in Note,5.25.

5.7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

The fair value of financial assets at June 30, 2017 can be analyzed as follows:

in thousands of euros
----------------------- --
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value Fair value hierarchy(**)
Interest rate cap (*) 101 101 184 184 Level 2
Total non-current assets 101 101 184 184

(*) Derivative financial instruments.

(**) Classification under IFRS 13 (see Note 2.4).

The characteristics of non-current assets are described in Note 4.6 and Note 5.12.

The fair value of other financial assets, which primarily comprise receivables, corresponds to their carrying amount.

5.8. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The table below presents a summary of financial assets and liabilities:

in thousands of euros
Summary of financial assets and liabilities June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 101 184 0
Held-to-maturity investments 0 0 0
Loans and receivables
Non-current loans and receivables 15,359 22,949 26,416
Current receivables 26,873 29,248 18,861
Available-for-sale financial assets 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents 42,321 18,634 26,346
Total financial assets 84,654 71,016 71,623
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 920
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Non-current liabilities 582,435 581,556 407,312
Current liabilities 45,290 16,041 43,636
Total financial liabilities 627,726 598,517 450,949

5.9. CHANGES IN IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

No impairment was recognized against financial assets in the period.

5.10. CONSOLIDATED EQUITY

Composition of and changes in shareholders' equity:

Composition et évolution des capitaux propres Number of shares Par value
of shares
Share capital Legal reserve
and additional
paid-in capital
Consolidated
reserves and
retained earnings
in euros in thousands of euros in thousands of euros in thousands of euros
Shareholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2016 13,372,500 5 66,863 115,043 401,142
Dividends paid 0 0 0 (28,082) 0
Other changes 0 0 0 0 103
Other comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 0
Decrease in the legal reserve 0 0 0 (9,361) 9,361
Net income for the period 0 0 0 0 29,738
Decrease in nominal share capital 0 0 0 0 0
Change in treasury shares held 0 0 0 0 39
Shareholders' equity at June 30, 2017 13,372,500 5 66,863 77,600 440,384

Treasury shares

in euros
Amount at
June 30, 2017
Amount at
Dec. 31, 2016
Amount at
June 30, 2016
Acquisition cost 443,844 479,153 376,825
Number of treasury shares at reporting date 13,899 14,919 13,445

5.11. NON-CURRENT BORROWINGS

The maturity schedule of loans taken out by the Group, valued at amortized cost less transaction costs, is as follows:

in thousands of euros Bank loan Due in 1 year or less Due in 1 to 2 years Due in 2 to 5 years Due in more
than 5 years
Bank borrowings
Fixed rate 466,328 743 732 464,853 -
Variable rate 119,297 743 732 117,822 -
Accrued interest not yet due 1,673 1,673 - - -
Bank fees to spread at effective interest rate (7,078) (2,005) (3,983) (1,090) -
Total at June 30, 2017 580,221 1,154 (2,519) 581,586 -

The Group complied with the ratios described in Note 5.25, which were calculated on April 15, 2017. The loan characteristics are described in Notes 4.1 and 4.7.

5.12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The table below presents a summary of financial instruments:

in thousands of euros
-----------------------
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016
Interest rate cap 101 184
Assets 101 184
Share subscription warrants 0 716
Interest rate swap 0 205
Liabilities 0 920

The characteristics of the cap and swap agreements are described in Note 4.6.

The share subscription warrants and the swap are considered to be derivative financial instruments and are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period with any gains or losses recognized in income (see Note 2.5).

On April 14, 2016, Cegereal issued 865,000 share subscription warrants to Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS at a unit price of EUR 0.01. These warrants were subscribed in a total amount of EUR 8,650 as at April 22, 2016 and must be exercised no later than June 30, 2022. Each share subscription warrant entitles the holder to subscribe to one new share in the Company. The subscription price for one share will be calculated based on the volume-weighted average share price during the 20 trading days prior to the exercise date.

5.13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

The fair value of financial liabilities at June 30, 2017 can be analyzed as follows:

in thousands of euros
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016 Fair value
Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value Carrying amount Fair value hierarchy (**)
Bank loan 578,547 583,372 578,071 585,977 403,254 411,080 Level 2
Interest rate swap(*) 0 0 205 205 0 0 Level 2
Share subscription warrants(*) 0 0 716 716 750 750 Level 1
Total non-current liabilities 578,547 583,372 578,992 586,897 404,004 411,830

(*) Derivative financial instruments.

(**) Classification under IFRS 13 (see Note 2.4).

The characteristics of non-current liabilities are described in Note 4.6 and Note 5.12. There was no difference between the carrying amounts and fair values of financial liabilities other than those mentioned above.

5.14. OTHER NON-CURRENT BORROWINGS AND DEBT

This caption mainly consists of security deposits paid by lessees, which are recorded as non-current borrowings and debt based on the assumption that lessees will seek to renew their leases if they expire within the next 12 months.

5.15. OTHER OPERATING LIABILITIES

These can be broken down as follows:

in thousands of euros
-----------------------
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Personnel 183 322 242
Directors' fees 70 159 0
Accrued VAT, other taxes and social security charges 7,246 2,379 6,047
Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees 1,192 1,177 1,094
Advance payments by lessees - miscellaneous 1,136 2,693 1,005
Shareholders 28,082 60 26,746
Other operating liabilities 37,909 6,789 35,134
Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers 1,341 1,195 2,834
Amounts due to fixed asset suppliers 1,341 1,195 2,834
Other liabilities 39,250 7,985 37,968

"Accrued rental expenses rebilled to lessees" corresponds to the balance of lessees' contributions to the financing of large items of shared equipment.

5.16. MATURITY SCHEDULE FOR LIABILITIES WITH UNDISCOUNTED CONTRACTUAL VALUES

The maturity schedule for liabilities with undiscounted contractual values is as follows:

Other liabilities

Undiscounted contractual value
Carrying amount at
June 30, 2017
Undiscounted
contractual value
Due in 1 year
or less
Due in more than
1 year but
less than 5 years
Due in more
than 5 years
Non-current liabilities
Non-current borrowings 577,061 585,625 1,486 584,139 -
Other non-current borrowings and debt 5,374 5,374 - - 5,374
Non-current corporate income tax liability - - - - -
Total non-current liabilities 582,435 590,999 1,486 584,139 5,374
Current liabilities
Current borrowings 3,160 3,160 3,160
Trade accounts payable 2,880 2,880 2,880
Corporate income tax liability - - -
Other operating liabilities 39,250 39,250 39,250
Other financial liabilities - - -
Total current liabilities 45,290 45,290 45,290 -

Other non-current borrowings and debt correspond to security deposits paid by lessees. Their maturity date is more than five years because it is the Group's policy to extend leases when they expire.

5.17. PREPAID REVENUE

Prepaid revenue consists of rents billed in advance for the third quarter of 2017.

5.18. RENTAL INCOME

Including the impact of benefits granted to lessees, rental income can be broken down by building as follows:

in thousands of euros

June 30, 2017
6 months
Dec. 31, 2016
12 months
June 30, 2016
6 months
Europlaza 9,203 19,183 9,479
Arcs de Seine 6,995 17,747 9,951
Rives de Bercy 4,954 9,847 4,924
Hanami Campus 4,823 419
Total rental income 25,975 47,196 24,354

Invoiced rent amounted to EUR 29,983k, corresponding to IFRS rental income (EUR 25,975k) plus front-end incentives (EUR 4,008k).

Income from other services

Income from other services can be analyzed as follows:

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Rental expenses rebilled to lessees 4,319 6,323 3,605
Real estate taxes rebilled to lessees 6,127 4,599 4,535
Other amounts rebilled to lessees
and miscellaneous income
229 463 2,457
Indemnities 0 2,606 0
Income from other services 10,675 13,991 10,597

Pursuant to IFRIC 21, real estate taxes rebilled to lessees correspond to rebillings for the entire year.

Other amounts rebilled to lessees and miscellaneous income mainly include indemnities in an amount of EUR 125k.

5.19. BUILDING-RELATED COSTS

These can be broken down as follows:

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Rental expenses 4,494 6,744 3,636
Taxes 6,641 5,034 4,942
Fees 2,265 4,281 2,212
Maintenance costs 192 136 104
Expenses on vacant premises 670 968 458
Other expenses 44 59 45
Building-related costs 14,306 17,221 11,396

Pursuant to IFRIC 21, income tax expenses correspond to corporate income tax for the entire year.

Fees mainly comprise asset management fees with Northwood Investors Asset Management SAS, which amounted to EUR 2,068k in first-half 2017 compared with EUR 3,975k in 2016. These fees are calculated based on the Group's net asset value.

The impact of vacant premises in first-half 2017 amounted to EUR 1,024k.

5.20. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

Administrative costs mainly comprise professional fees for EUR 786k and payroll expenses for EUR 673k.

5.21. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Other operating income corresponds to changes in the fair value of the share subscription warrants described in Note 5.12.

5.22. FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES

Financial income and expenses can be broken down as follows:

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Financial income 204 53 0
Financial expenses (5,102) (17,972) (7,074)
Interest on bank borrowings (5,102) (13,141) (7,074)
Financial income and expenses (4,898) (17,919) (7,074)

5.23. CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND TAX PROOF

All consolidated entities contributing to consolidated income fall under the SIIC tax regime for listed real estate investment companies or the SPPICAV tax regime for companies investing predominantly in real estate with a variable share capital, and are not liable for corporate income tax in respect of their property rental activities.

Income tax expense for the reporting period can be broken down as follows: in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Corporate income tax(1) 0 0 0
Additional corporate income
tax contribution(2)
0 802 802
Corporate income tax - 802 802

(1) Corporate income tax on other taxable activities (other than property rental activities).

(2) Additional corporate income tax contribution on amounts distributed in the form of dividends.

5.24. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing consolidated net income attributable to owners of Cegereal SA by the number of ordinary shares net of treasury shares at June 30, 2017, i.e., EUR 2.23.

Pursuant to IAS 33, the potential shares (warrants) were considered to be dilutive at June 30, 2017. Diluted earnings per share came out at EUR 2.04. in thousands of euros

June 30, 2017
6 months
Dec. 31, 2016
12 months
Net attributable income (in thousands
of euros)
29,738 41,265
Weighted average number of shares
before dilution
13,358,601 13,359,055
Earnings per share (in euros) 2.23 3,09
Net attributable income, including impact
of dilutive shares (in thousands of euros)
29,022 41,972
Weighted average number of shares
after dilution
14,223,601 14,224,055
Diluted earnings per share (in euros) 2.04 2.95

5.25. OFF-BALANCE SHEET COMMITMENTS AND SECURITY PROVIDED

All material commitments are listed below. The Group had not entered into any complex commitments at the end of the reporting period.

• Commitments given

Credit agreement

Pursuant to the credit agreement of July 26, 2016, the amounts provided shall be used solely to:

  • repay the initial loan of EUR 405m as well as the related interest and expenses (i.e., EUR 412m);

  • and, in a maximum amount of EUR 120m:

  • finance certain work/expenses,

  • repay a portion of the issue or merger premium,
  • repay any existing or future intragroup loans,
  • refund shareholders in the event of a capital reduction.

In accordance with the EUR 525m credit agreement of July 26, 2016, the Group is also required to comply with the following main commitments:

  • registration of contractual mortgages carried out on Prothin's real estate assets;
  • assignment of rent receivables relating to Prothin's real estate assets under the Dailly Law mechanism;
  • senior pledge of Prothin's bank accounts. The Group agrees not to close these accounts or open bank accounts other than those identified in the credit agreement;
  • pledge of Prothin Shares from the securities account held in Cegereal's name;
  • pledge of receivables relating to the current account agreement between Cegereal and Prothin;
  • to ensure that the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) (outstanding loan/market value of real estate assets) remains below 70% (65% in the event that the credit agreement is extended until July 21, 2021). Non compliance with this ratio (calculated on each drawdown date and on July 26 of each year) results in an obligation to repay the outstanding loan in the amount required for the ratio to be below 60%;
  • when the LTV ratio is above 65% (60% if the agreement is extended), to repay the loan in advance, on each Interest Payment Date, in tranches of 0.50% of the loan while the LTV ratio is above 60%;
  • to ensure that the ISC ratio (available income/[projected interest + agency fees]) remains above 200%. Non compliance with this ratio (calculated on each drawdown date and on each interest payment date) results in an obligation to repay the outstanding loan in the amount required for the ratio to be complied with;
  • not to grant liens on these assets, rights or income other than security interests;
  • to provide the agency with accounting and financial documents, valuation reports, financial ratio calculations and other information relating to the buildings described in the credit agreement;
  • to allow the agency to carry out audits and visits as set out in the credit agreement;
  • to take out insurance as set out in the credit agreement;
  • to set up a hedge;
  • not to take out any borrowings other than those provided for in the credit agreement;
  • not to grant any loans apart from those set out in the credit agreement;
  • (applicable to Prothin only) not to acquire any new real estate assets (except by means of equity financing) or interests;
  • to repay some or all of the loan in advance in the event of a change of control of the Company or the total or partial sale of one of the buildings, expropriation or a major incident;

  • to repay the loan in advance, which would give rise to breakage costs and an early repayment indemnity;

  • in the event that the Group no longer benefits from the SIIC regime, to show that the Group has sufficient equity to pay all the taxes and indemnities for which it may be liable and that the fact of no longer benefiting from the regime will not lead to an effective payment of corporate income tax during the term of the loan resulting in a materially unfavorable event.

Under the EUR 100m credit agreement of December 15, 2016, the amounts borrowed should be used solely to refinance in full the amounts due under the previous loan. The Group's main commitments under the agreement are as follows:

  • registration of contractual mortgages on Hanami Rueil SCI's real estate assets;
  • assignment of rent receivables relating to Hanami Rueil SCI's real estate assets under the Dailly Law mechanism;
  • senior pledge of Hanami Rueil SCI's bank accounts. The Group agrees not to close these accounts or open bank accounts other than those identified in the credit agreement;
  • pledge of Hanami Rueil SCI shares from the securities account held in the name of K Rueil and Cegereal;
  • pledge of receivables relating to subordinate loans granted by K Rueil or Cegereal;
  • to ensure that the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) (outstanding loan/market value of real estate assets) remains below 70%;
  • to ensure that the debt service coverage ratio (DSC) (available income/ [interest expenses + agency fees + principal repaid]) remains above 115%;
  • not to grant liens on these assets, rights or income other than security interests;
  • to provide the agency with accounting and financial documents, valuation reports, financial ratio calculations and other information relating to the buildings described in the credit agreement;
  • to allow the agency to carry out audits and visits as set out in the credit agreement;
  • to take out insurance as set out in the credit agreement;
  • to set up hedges;
  • not to take out any borrowings other than those provided for in the credit agreement;
  • not to grant any loans apart from those set out in the credit agreement;
  • (applicable to Hanami Rueil SCI only) not to acquire any new real estate assets (except by means of equity financing) or interests;
  • early repayment of all or part of the loan in the event of a change of control of the Company or the total or partial sale of one of the buildings, expropriation or a major incident;
  • repaying the loan in advance, which would give rise to breakage costs and an early repayment indemnity;
  • Hanami Rueil SCI undertakes to remain transparent for tax purposes, within the meaning of Article 8 of the French Tax Code, and not to elect for corporate income tax liability.

Advisory Services Agreement

Under the Advisory Services Agreement entered into by Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS (the "Advisor") and Prothin, effective January 1, 2016 for an initial term of six years and amended on December 23, 2016 (the "Prothin ASA"), an incentive fee is paid to encourage the Advisor to create value for the shareholders ("Value Growth").

Value Growth is determined on the basis of growth in the Group's EPRA NNNAV over a period of three years adjusted upwards for dividend distributions and downwards for capital increases made over that period (the calculation only includes the proportion of net asset value that Prothin represents relative to that of Cegereal and its subsidiaries or affiliates). The incentive fee is equal to a maximum of 10% of Value Growth, provided that an annualized IRR of at least 6% is achieved (the "Initial Hurdle"). A catch-up clause divides the proportion of Value Growth in excess of the Initial Hurdle equally between the Advisor and Prothin until the point that the incentive fee reaches 10% of Value Growth. Beyond that hurdle, the total incentive fee is 10% of Value Growth.

No incentive fee was recorded in the financial statements for first-half 2017, as the different elements used to calculate the amount of the incentive fee and its high sensitivity to the portfolio value meant it was not possible to produce a reliable estimate of this amount by the date on which the financial statements were approved.

• Commitments received

Security deposits received from lessees amounted to EUR 26,589k at June 30, 2017.

Description of the main provisions and resulting commitments of the Group's operating leases:

All of the Group's business assets are located in France and are subject to the provisions of French law. The Group's business activities are governed by Articles L.145-1 to L.145-60 of the French Commercial Code. The lease term may not be less than nine years and only the lessee has the option of terminating the lease at the end of each three-year period following inception of the lease, subject to six months' notice.

Until the entry into force of Act no. 2014-626 of June 18, 2014 on craftspeople, small traders and micro businesses (the "Pinel Act"), the parties could contractually override this three-year termination period. This possibility is now limited in certain cases for leases signed on or after September 1, 2014 (the date on which the Pinel Act came into effect).

Rents are generally payable quarterly in advance and are indexed annually.

The lease may provide for a step-up arrangement or for constant rental payments, and it may include rent-free periods or temporary rent freezes, but in any event, the terms and conditions are fixed at the inception of the lease for the entire lease term. Charges, including real property tax and tax on office premises, are generally borne by the lessee unless otherwise stipulated in the lease. Pursuant to Article R.145-35 of the French Commercial Code, some of these charges cannot be rebilled.

Minimum guaranteed rental income from current operating leases:

At June 30, 2017, the minimum annual rental income (excluding VAT, rebilling of taxes and expenses, and rent decreases agreed after end-2016) due to the Group until the earliest possible termination dates of the different operating leases was as follows:

These rents represent amounts to be invoiced, excluding the impact of staggering the benefits granted to lessees with respect to earlier periods.

in thousands of euros

Minimum annual rental income
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Second-half 2016 25,226
2017 25,347 55,085 45,990
2018 49,655 50,196 39,667
2019 47,064 46,414 36,330
2020 42,164 37,116 29,111
2021 38,470 29,825 24,330
2022 22,148 8,291 2,879
2023 18,814 7,217 1,695
2024 16,330 4,591
2025 15,762

5.26. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

• Transactions with related companies

On November 5, 2015, the Northwood Concert became the Group's majority shareholder. Accordingly, transactions with the Northwood Concert and Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS are considered related party transactions.

Transactions with related parties mainly comprise the asset management agreements entered into with Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS (Note 5.20).

Northwood Investors France Asset Management SAS subscribed for 865,000 share subscription warrants, at a unit price of EUR 0.01 in a total amount of EUR 8,650 (see Note 5.12).

in thousands of euros

June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Impact on operating income
Building-related costs:
Asset management fees
2,068 3,975 1,973
Administrative costs: Fees 11 0 0
Total impact on income statement 2,079 3,975 1,973
Impact on assets
Prepaid expenses 0 0 0
Other receivables 6 0 0
Total impact on assets 6 - -
Impact on liabilities
Non-current borrowings 0 0 0
Trade accounts payable 0 200 0
Total impact on liabilities - 200 -

• Transactions with key management personnel

Compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors

The Chairman of the Board of Directors does not receive any compensation.

Compensation of key management personnel

in thousands of euros
Categories of employee benefits June 30,
2017
6 months
Dec. 31,
2016
12 months
June 30,
2016
6 months
Short-term employee benefits 300 600 314
Post-employment benefits 0 0 0
Other long-term employment benefits 0 0 0
Termination benefits 0 0 0
Share-based payment 103 102 0
Total 403 702 314

At its meeting on July 7, 2016, the Board of Directors granted Raphaël Tréguier 5,349 free shares.

Non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement and confidentiality agreement

On November 5, 2015, the Company decided to request that Raphael Tréguier sign a non-compete, non-solicitation, non disparagement and confidentiality agreement valid for a period of six months as of the termination of his duties as Chief Executive Officer. The agreement entitles him to noncompete benefits for a period of six months, payable monthly in an amount equal to:

  • his last fixed monthly compensation; and
  • 1/12 of his annual variable compensation in respect of the previous year in the event his term of office is terminated in 2017, or 1/12 of his average annual variable compensation over the previous three years in the event his term of office is terminated in 2018 or beyond.

If the Chief Executive Officer's office is terminated, the Board of Directors may, on the termination date, decide to:

  • release him from his non-compete agreement, in which case the corresponding non-compete benefits shall not be due; or
  • reduce the period of the non-compete agreement, in which case the noncompete benefits will only be due for that reduced period.

The Company has not entered into any other agreement to pay severance indemnities to senior executives or employees in the event of their resignation or dismissal without just cause, or in the event of a public offer for the Company's shares.

Directors' fees

Directors' fees of EUR 194,522 were paid for 2016.

Directors' fees of up to EUR 200k were allocated for 2017.

Loans and securities granted to or on behalf of executives

None

Transactions entered into with executives

None

Entities having key management personnel in common with the Group

The Group has key management personnel in common with Northwood Investors, namely certain directors.

5.27. PERSONNEL

At June 30, 2017, the Group had three employees, unchanged from December 31, 2016.

5.28. STATUTORY AUDITORS

The Statutory Auditors are:

KPMG Audit FS I

Tour Eqho 2 avenue Gambetta 92066 Paris-La Défense Cedex Tenure renewed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 20, 2017.

Denjean et associés

35 avenue Victor Hugo 75116 Paris Tenure renewed at the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of April 20, 2017.

Fees paid to the Statutory Auditors for the six-month period ended June 30, 2017 were as follows:

in thousands of euros
Amount (net of taxes) %
June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2017 Dec. 31, 2016 June 30, 2016
Statutory audit of the financial statements 156 223 112 96 69 72
Advisory services and services not related
to the statutory audit engagement
7 57 43 4 31 28
Total 162 280 156 100 100 100

5.29. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

GE Capital has signed a termination agreement for its lease and will leave at the end of August 2017.

4. Statutory Auditors' review report

Cegereal S.A.

Registered office: 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris Share capital: €66,862,500

Statutory Auditors' review report on the 2017 interim financial information

For the six months ended June 30, 2017

To the Shareholders,

In compliance with the assignment entrusted to us by your General Shareholders' Meeting and in accordance with the requirements of article L. 451-1-2 III of the French Monetary and Financial Code (Code monétaire et financier), we hereby report to you on:

• the review of the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of Cegereal S.A. for the six months ended June 30, 2017;

• the verification of the information contained in the interim management report.

These interim consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Our role is to express a conclusion on these financial statements based on our review.

I - CONCLUSION ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We conducted our review in accordance with professional standards applicable in France.

A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with professional standards applicable in France and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements do not give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities and of the financial position of the Group at June 30, 2017 and of the results of its operations for the period then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Union.

II – SPECIFIC VERIFICATION

We have also verified the information given in the interim management report on the interim consolidated financial statements subject to our review. We have no matters to report as to its fair presentation and its consistency with the interim consolidated financial statements.

Paris-La Défense, July 21, 2017

KPMG Audit FS I

Regis Chemouny Partner

Denjean & Associés

Thierry Denjean Associé

CEGEREAL

Shareholders and Investor Relations 42, rue de Bassano - 75008 Paris France Tel.: +33 (0)1 42 25 76 36 [email protected]

www.cegereal.com

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