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Rental Income:Increased by 17% to SEK1.510 billion, driven by acquisitions and CPI-linked contracts.
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Profit from Property Management:Increased by 14%, with a per share increase of 5.2% and 10.9% for the second quarter.
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Net Asset Value (NRV):SEK461.20 per share.
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Loan-to-Value (LTV):Reduced to 43.9% after portfolio disposal.
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Occupancy Rate:Dropped to 94.6% with expectations to return to 95% or above.
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Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE):7.1 years.
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Portfolio Value:SEK55.8 billion, with SEK3.6 billion in Finland.
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Net Leasing:Negative SEK42 million for the quarter.
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Equity Ratio:47% at the end of Q2.
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Net Debt to EBITDA:8.9 times.
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Interest Coverage Ratio:3.7 times.
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Average Interest Cost:3.3% with 51% of debt carrying fixed interest.
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Capital Deployment:Acquisitions of SEK10.175 billion, development of SEK698 million, and divestments of SEK403 million.
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Property Value Change:Positive value change of SEK612 million, correlating to 1.1% of the total portfolio.
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Release Date: July 06, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Catena AB ( LTS:0GVS ) reported a 17% increase in rental income, reaching SEK1.510 billion, primarily driven by acquisitions and CPI-linked contracts.
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Profit from property management increased by 14%, with a per-share increase of 5.2%, highlighting strong shareholder value creation.
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The company has established a Nordic platform with a strong market offering after closing a deal with Urban Partners.
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Catena AB ( LTS:0GVS ) has made strategic acquisitions in Finland, expanding its portfolio with properties near Helsinki Airport, indicating growth potential in the region.
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The company maintains a solid balance sheet with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 43.9% after recent divestments, ensuring financial stability.
Negative Points
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The occupancy rate has dropped to 94.6%, with some tenants moving out during the quarter, impacting the letting ratio.
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Net leasing was negative, with a net moving out of SEK42 million, affecting earnings for Q2.
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There are delays in zoning decisions for the land bank, particularly in Jarna, where challenges regarding nature values are expected to cause a delay of two to three years.
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Geopolitical uncertainty has increased financial market volatility, impacting real estate transactions and credit markets.
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The company faces challenges in achieving higher yields in Finland compared to Sweden, due to competition and asset quality considerations.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details on the increased vacancy in the quarter and the timing of new move-ins? A: The increased vacancy was due to terminated lease agreements with tenants moving out on April 1, across various locations in Sweden. We have signed new leases that will commence in Q3 and Q4, and we are optimistic about reaching a 95% occupancy rate soon.
Q: How are discussions progressing for the CAG completed last quarter? A: We are having positive discussions regarding the CAG, and we hope to sign a lease either this quarter or by Q4.
Q: Is there an improvement in tenant discussions for existing properties or new spaces? A: The positive discussions are primarily for filling vacancies in existing properties, but there is also a slight improvement in interest for new projects, although these take more time to finalize.
Q: How much of the SEK42 million in negative leasing has been relet? A: While we cannot provide specific details, we are positive about the situation, with some new leases set to commence in the second half of the year.
Q: What is the expected annualized run rate for central administration costs? A: We aim to return to the earnings capacity guidance, despite recent higher costs due to structural changes and IT investments.
Q: Are there any planned divestments in the current portfolio? A: There are no planned divestments, but we may consider recycling assets if opportunities arise, particularly to invest in Finland.
Q: What yield levels are you targeting for acquisitions in Finland, and what is the critical size for operations there? A: We are targeting yields around 6% for acquisitions in Finland, similar to recent deals. We aim for a portfolio size comparable to Denmark, around SEK8 billion, to justify building an organization.
Q: How do you see occupancy over the next 12 months, given upcoming lease renegotiations? A: We aim to maintain a letting ratio of around 95%. We haven't seen any significant tenant terminations, so no dramatic changes are expected in 2027.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
