INTERIM REPORT JANUARY – JUNE 2012

Second quarter

• Rental revenue SEK 6.6 M (6.9)
• Operating profit SEK 3.8 M (1.5)
• Profit before tax SEK 1.4 M (0.8)
• Unrealized changes in property value SEK -0.5 M (1.3)
• Investments in continuing operations SEK 0.5 M (1.3)
• Profit after tax SEK 1.1 M (-0.3)
• Rental revenue SEK 13.3 M (13.8)
• Operating profit SEK 22.6 M (31.5)
• Profit before tax SEK 17.9 M (32.6)
• Unrealized changes in property value SEK 14.3 M (30.3)
• Investments in continuing operations SEK 0.7 M (1.7)
• Profit after tax SEK 13.3 M (90.7)

The period January-June

• Rental revenue SEK 13.3 M (13.8)
• Operating profit SEK 22.6 M (31.5)
• Profit before tax SEK 17.9 M (32.6)
• Unrealized changes in property value SEK 14.3 M (30.3)
• Investments in continuing operations SEK 0.7 M (1.7)
• Profit after tax SEK 13.3 M (90.7)

CEO Andreas Philipson comments

In the second quarter, we continued to focus on completing the zoning plan and development contract for Haga Norra. Accordingly, this work involves no major changes since the beginning of the year. The zoning plan was exhibited ahead of the summer, and its definitive approval by the City of Solna is expected in the fall. This process is a key component for us being able to realize the future Haga Norra, with new housing and workplaces.

The response has been positive in the ongoing letting work to find tenants for the site. We also believe strongly that Haga Norra is attractive. It is centrally located in the new Solna-Stockholm district, which is an up-and-coming area between Hagastaden, Frösunda, the Mall of Scandinavia and the National Arena.

We also strengthened our organization, appointing Lars Lindvall as our new CFO. Lars’ previous positions include being an accounting and corporate consultant, as well as holding executive positions in the Norsk Hydro group.

Otherwise, operating activities progressed as planned, with continued stable cash flow from tenants. Profit before tax was SEK 17.9 M, compared to SEK 32.6 M in the corresponding period of the previous year. The difference is mainly in a lower value increase on properties. We have unchanged property values compared to the first quarter. Compared to a year ago, the difference is an increase of SEK 73 M.

For information, please contact Andreas Philipsson, President and CEO, tel +46-702097760 

N.B. This is a translation from Swedish. The Swedish version shall always take precedence. 
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