Management Board of Northern Horizon Capital AS has approved the audited
financial results of Baltic Horizon Fund (the Fund) for the year 2017. The
financial results remained unchanged compared to the preliminary disclosure on
15th of February 2018.
At the end of 2017, the GAV increased from EUR 154.9 million to EUR 215.8
million as compared to the end of 2016. The increase is mainly related to new
acquisitions during the year and the increase in cash as a result of the latest
secondary public offering in November. The Fund completed the acquisition of
the Postimaja Shopping Centre on 13 February 2018 and thus has deployed most of
the new capital raised in November 2017.
During 2017, the Fund NAV increased from EUR 76.8 million to EUR 107 million as
compared to the end of 2016. The increase is related to new equity raised and
the Group’s operational performance over the year. The Fund raised EUR 25.6
million net equity during the June and November public offerings and generated
EUR 9.4 million in net profit. The Fund also made a EUR 5.1 million cash
distribution to its investors.
In 2017, the net profit of the Group increased from EUR 5.8 million to EUR 9.4
million as compared to 2016. During the year, the Group recorded a EUR 3.7
million fair value gain (EUR 2.7 million during 2016).
In 2017, the Group recorded a EUR 10.8 million net rental income (EUR 7.2
million in 2016). The increase is related to new acquisitions that were made
following the capital raisings at the end of 2016 and during 2017.
Annual Key Figures
Euro ‘000 2017 2016 Change (%)
Rental income 11,839 7,874 50.4%
Service charge income 3,692 2,594 42.3%
Cost of rental activities (4,763) (3,315) 43.7%
Net rental income 10,768 7,153 50.5%
Expenses related to public offerings (637) (938) (32.1)%
Administrative expenses (2,137) (1,252) 70.7%
Other operating income / (expenses) 14 97 (85.6)%
Valuation gain / (loss) on investment 3,676 2,737 34.3%
properties
Operating profit 11,684 7,797 49.9%
Financial income 47 14 235.7%
Financial expenses (1,528) (1,253) 21.9%
Net financing costs (1,481) (1,239) 19.5%
Profit before tax 10,203 6,558 55.6%
Income tax charge (759) (798) (4.9)%
Profit for the period 9,444 5,760 64.0%
Weighted average number of units outstanding 62,270,694 47,350,881 31.5%
Earnings per unit (EUR) 0.08 0.02 300.0%
Weighted average number of units outstanding 62,270,694 47,350,881 31.5%
Earnings per unit (EUR) 0.15 0.12 25.0%
Euro ‘000 31.12.2017 31.12.2016 Change (%)
Investment property in use 189,317 141,740 33.6%
Gross asset value (GAV) 215,785 154,938 39.3%
Interest bearing loans 98,087 69,172 41.8%
Total liabilities 108,809 78,129 39.3%
Net asset value (NAV) 106,976 76,809 39.3%
Number of units outstanding 77,440,638 57,264,743 35.2%
Net asset value (NAV) per unit (EUR) 1.3814 1.3413 3.0%
Loan-to-Value ratio (LTV) 51.8% 48.8%
Average effective interest rate 1.7% 1.8%
INVESTMENT PROPERTIES PERFORMANCE as of 31 DECEMBER 2017
During 2017, the average actual occupancy of the portfolio was 96.6% (2016:
97.1%). When all rental guarantees are considered, the effective occupancy rate
is 97.8% (2016: 97.1%). Average direct property yield during 2017 was 7.2%
(2016: 7.2%). The net initial yield for the whole portfolio for 2017 was 6.8%
(2016: 6.8%).
Property City Countr Market NLA Direct Net Occupancy
name y value1 property initial rate
Euro‘00 yield for yield for for2017
0 2017 2017
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Duetto I Vilniu Lithua 16,210 8,327 6.5% 6.4% 100.0%2
s nia
Pirita SC Tallin Estoni 11,630 5,436 7.5% 7.6% 100.0%2
n a
Upmalas Riga Latvia 24,269 10,419 7.2% 6.7% 99.8%
Biroji
BC
G4S Tallin Estoni 16,570 8,363 7.4% 7.0% 100.0%
Headquar n a
ters
Europa SC Vilniu Lithua 39,600 16,856 6.5% 6.5% 95.5%
s nia
Domus Pro Vilniu Lithua 17,280 11,247 7.8% 6.9% 98.0%
Retail s nia
Park
Domus Pro Vilniu Lithua 7,150 4,759 3.9%3 2.8% 73.4%
Office s nia
CC Plaza Tallin Estoni 13,240 8,664 8.2% 7.5% 100.0%
n a
Sky SC Riga Latvia 5,448 3,263 8.6% 7.5% 99.3%
Lincona Tallin Estoni 16,050 10,859 7.7% 7.4% 94.1%
n a
Vainodes Riga Latvia 21,870 8,052 4.3%4 4.2% 100.0%
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Total 189,317 96,245 7.2% 6.8% 97.2%
portfoli
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1. Based on the latest valuation as at 31 December 2017.
2. Effective occupancy rate is 100% due to a rental guarantee.
3. Domus Pro stage III was opened in October, however, it was not fully
occupied during Q4 2017. It is expected to be fully occupied by the end of
Q1 2018. The property development yield and annualized direct property
yield is 7.9%.
4. Vainodes I acquisition was closed on 12 December 2017. The annualized
direct property yield is 7.0%.
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Euro ‘000 2017 2016
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Rental income 11,839 7,874
Service charge income 3,692 2,594
Cost of rental activities (4,763) (3,315)
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Net rental income 10,768 7,153
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Administrative expenses (2,774) (2,190)
Other operating income / (expenses) 14 97
Valuation gains / (loss) on investment properties 3,676 2,737
Operating profit 11,684 7,797
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Financial income 47 14
Financial expenses (1,528) (1,253)
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Net financing costs (1,481) (1,239)
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Profit before tax 10,203 6,558
Income tax charge (759) (798)
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Profit for the period 9,444 5,760
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Other comprehensive income that is or may be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods
Net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges 273 (113)
Termination of interest rate swap agreement reclassified to 57 -
profit or loss
Recognition of initial interest rate cap costs (43) -
Income tax relating to net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (49) 18
Other comprehensive income/ (expense), net of tax, that is or 238 (95)
may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods
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Total comprehensive income/ (expense) for the period, net of 9,682 5,665
tax
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Basic and diluted earnings per unit (Euro) 0.15 0.12
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Euro ‘000 31.12.2017 31.12.2016
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Non-current assets
Investment properties 189,317 141,740
Investment property under construction - 1,580
Derivative financial instruments 89 -
Other non-current assets 146 288
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Total non-current assets 189,552 143,608
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 1,568 1,269
Prepayments 108 178
Cash and cash equivalents 24,557 9,883
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Total current assets 26,233 11,330
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Total assets 215,785 154,938
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Equity
Paid in capital 91,848 66,224
Own units - (8)
Cash flow hedge reserve (56) (294)
Retained earnings 15,184 10,887
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Total equity 106,976 76,809
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Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 96,497 58,981
Deferred tax liabilities 5,206 4,383
Derivative financial instruments 88 345
Other non-current liabilities 859 935
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Total non-current liabilities 102,650 64,644
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Current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 1,590 10,191
Trade and other payables 4,202 2,876
Income tax payable 14 46
Derivative financial instruments 15 -
Other current liabilities 338 372
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Total current liabilities 6,159 13,485
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Total liabilities 108,809 78,129
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Total equity and liabilities 215,785 154,938
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Additional information:
Tarmo Karotam
Baltic Horizon Fund manager
E-mail tarmo.karotam@nh-cap.com
www.baltichorizon.com
The Fund is a registered contractual public closed-end real estate fund that is
managed by an alternative investment fund manager license holder Northern
Horizon Capital AS.
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