2018 Annual Report Content
Overview Financial statements and governance
This is Hemsö 1 Directors’ Report 66 Hemsö in figures 2 Directors’ Report – Financing 70 Significant events in 2018 3 Directors’ Report – Risk management 76 Public properties 5 Chairman’s comments 82 CEO statement 6 Corporate governance 83 Strategy and business model 9 Board of Directors 87 Hemsö’s targets 14 Senior executives 88 Skolgårdslyftet 16 Multi-year overview 91 Market overview 18 Financial statements 92 Notes 98 Operations Proposed appropriation of profits 118 Audit report 121 Property portfolio 24 List of properties 124 Property portfolio – Nursing homes 32 Hemsö’s Sustainability Report 132 Property portfolio – Education 34 GRI Content Index 133 Property portfolio – Health care 36 Key ratio calculations 136 Property portfolio – Justice system 37 Definitions 138 Property management 38 Reporting – Sustainable bonds 139 Development projects 50 Employees 58 Sustainable business 63
2018 Annual Report and Sustainability Report The statutory Annual Report, including the Directors’ Report for Hemsö Fastighets AB (publ), Corp. Reg. No. 556779-8169 has been audited and comprises pages 66-120. The Directors’ Report comprises pages 66-81. Sustainability issues are integrated into Hemsö’s operating activities. A description of the company’s sustainability efforts is therefore included in each operating area. The GRI Content Index is on pages 63–65 and 132–135. Mission Hemsö’s mission is to sustainably own, manage and develop public properties
Vision Hemsö’s vision is to be the best property company for public services
Hemsö’s core values Three core values permeate Hemsö’s operations: accessible, reliable and progressive.
Accessible. We are locally based This is Hemsö and work closely with our custom- ers. We are responsive and always Hemsö is one of the largest private owners of strive to promote positive dialogue. public properties in Sweden. The business is We are a dependable and accessi- ble partner, with high availability. based on sustainably owning, managing and developing public properties for nursing homes, Reliable. We take responsibility education, health care and the justice system. for the properties we manage and build confidence through financial stability and stable ownership. We The properties are located in Sweden, Germa- contribute to sustainable develop- ny and Finland. The tenants are mainly state, ment and our properties are part of the social infrastructure. municipal and county councils, but also private companies with taxpayer-funded operations. Progressive. We drive develop- ments in our industry. We develop The Third Swedish National Pension Fund is offerings and premises based on Hemsö’s principal owner. the requirements and preferences of our customers.
This is Hemsö 1 Hemsö in figures and significant events in 2018
Leasable area
1,732 Properties tsqm 365
Economic occupancy rate
98.3 % Property value
SEK 46.2 billion
Contracted annual rent
Profit from SEK 2,750 property management million SEK 1,443 million
2 Hemsö in brief Q2
Hemsö acquired two nursing homes with 90 beds that are currently under construction in Turku. A 12-year lease agreement was signed with Esperi Care for Q1 both of the nursing homes. Hemsö launched the “Skolgårds- lyftet” project and invested SEK 30 million in the development of Within the framework of the school playgrounds. The aim of existing EMTN programme, a 15- the project is to raise the quality year bond of EUR 56 million and of all school playgrounds in the a 20-year bond of SEK 150 million portfolio. were issued. Construction start for the Kronan In central Helsinki, Hemsö ac- nursing home in Luleå. The home quired three university prop- has 144 beds, and a 20-year lease erties with the University of agreement was signed with the Arts Helsinki as tenant. The Luleå Municipality. University of the Arts Helsinki, comprises the Sibelius Academy, Hemsö initiated the development the Theatre Academy and the of a new 60-bed nursing home Finnish Academy of Fine Arts. project in Kristianstad in part- The investment amount was SEK nership with Vardaga, which has 800 million. signed a 15-year lease agreement.
Hemsö raised a loan of SEK 800 The City of Stockholm allocated a million from the Nordic Invest- land reserve to Hemsö in Skärhol- ment Bank (NIB). The 8-year loan men with the aim of exploring is unsecured and included in the the possibility of developing a NIB’s loan portfolio, which aims hospital. to promote social sustainability across the Nordic region. Borlänge Municipality awarded Hemsö a contract to develop a Hemsö’s newly constructed re- new school for 600 students. search and educational property A 20-year lease agreement Neo in Huddinge was fully leased. was signed with Borlänge The largest tenants are the Municipality. Karolinska Institute and Huddinge Municipality.
Hemsö in brief 3 Q4
Hemsö extended the lease agree- ment with Mälardalen University in Västerås. The lease agreement comprises approximately 34,500 sqm and the lease term is Q3 ten years. Hemsö concluded an agreement to construct a secondary school for 1,000 students in Zossen, Hemsö signed a loan agreement south of Berlin in Germany. The of SEK 3,000 million with the City of Zossen signed a 20-year European Investment Bank. The lease agreement. The investment loan agreement supports new amount was EUR 45 million. construction and refurbish- ment for energy-efficient public Hemsö signed a letter of intent properties “Nearly Zero-Energy with the City of Turku to acquire Buildings.” eight nursing homes and health care properties in Turku, Finland. Hemsö acquired a property The investment amount was EUR portfolio in a new segment in 130 million. Germany. The portfolio compris- es four justice system properties Hemsö received the Swedish with the State of Hesse as tenant. Business Award in Germany, pre- The investment amount was EUR sented by the Swedish Chamber 26 million. of Commerce, Business Sweden and Swedish Embassy. In Sandbyhov in Norrköping, the zoning plan was enacted and Hemsö acquired a school under Hemsö commenced construction construction in Haninge and is of “Nodhuset.” The new building planning to construct a 54-bed will house health care premises nursing home in Halmstad. The for Region Östergötland, and 42 investment amount was SEK 320 rental apartments that Hyres- million. bostäder (a housing company owned by Norrköping Municipali- Hemsö acquired Helsinki Court ty) will acquire. House for EUR 200 million. The Finnish state is the largest tenant. Hemsö strengthened its devel- The leasable area is 50,000 sqm opment project department by and the remaining lease term is employing eight people, and 12 years. Transfer is scheduled for recruiting a new Head of Central/ the first quarter of 2019. Northern Region.
Hemsö in brief 4 Properties for public use A property that is predominantly used for taxpayer-funded operations and is dedicated to public services. Internationally, these properties are generally referred to as “social infrastructure.”
Nursing home Education Health care Justice system
5 Public properties CEO statement We are equipped for the future
Hemsö’s stable growth continued years and where public-sector ten- in 2018. Rental income and profit ants accounted for 90 per cent from property management rose of the rental income. Because 10 per cent to SEK 2,607 million of these efforts, the quality and SEK 1,443 million, respectively, of our property portfolio and profit for the year after tax will continue to improve increased 19 per cent to SEK 3,092 in the future. million, mainly driven by changes in property value. Leading project de- veloper of schools Hemsö’s business model with long- and nursing homes term lease agreements and tenants In recent years, Hemsö with good credit scores creates has established a market long-term earnings stability. Over position as one of Sweden’s the past five years, the average leading project developers of increase in Hemsö’s profit from public properties, particularly property management has been schools and nursing homes. 15 per cent per year. Hemsö’s low operational risk combined with an The focus of our investment in extended loan maturity and fixed- development is to help Swedish rate period creates ideal conditions municipalities create the social in line with current research on for stable and predictable cash infrastructure needed to provide quality outdoor environments. flows moving forward. public services. This involves close The research shows that green and cooperation with municipalities varied school playgrounds promote Longer lease duration and private health care and school the learning of children and young and improved property operators when constructing new people, as well as their social and portfolio schools and nursing homes. During physical development. Due to acquisitions and completed the year, we started development development projects during the projects in Sweden with public-sec- Hemsö currently own approximately year, the lease duration increased tor tenants including the City of 100 preschools and elementary to 9.7 years. The proportion of pub- Västerås, Norrköping Municipality, schools across Sweden and Skol- lic-sector tenants, where Hemsö Luleå Municipality, Region Östergöt- gårdslyftet enables us, as a property signs lease agreements directly with land, and taxpayer-funded pri- owner, to embrace our social re- state, municipal or county councils, vate-sector tenants such as Vardaga sponsibility and contribute to great- increased to 60 per cent. A full 94 and Norlandia Care. er social sustainability. Sustainable per cent of Hemsö’s total rental development is a primary objective income is derived from taxpay- Skolgårdslyftet for Hemsö and we are proud to be er-funded tenants. During the year, Hemsö launched making this investment on behalf of the Skolgårdslyftet project, with an our children and young people. The The property portfolio has been initial investment of SEK 30 million. initiative represents an important continuously improved over the The aim of the project is to raise the step in the creation of a well-func- past years, and our focus on devel- quality of outdoor environments tioning learning environment, and a oping modern nursing homes and at our schools and preschools. The sound workplace for teachers and schools has played an important investment will help to improve other members of staff. part. In 2018, we started construct- social sustainability by enhancing ing new schools, nursing homes and and developing the outdoor envi- Strategic investments in health care properties for a total ronment with a focus on children Germany and Finland investment volume of SEK 2 billion, and young people. The objective is During the year, we broadened our a lease duration of more than 20 to develop the school playgrounds operations in Germany with a focus
6 CEO statement on justice system properties and million in restoring the property to Despite bond market turbulence in schools with public-sector tenants. its former condition in the 1930s the second half of the year, Hemsö We also broadened our portfolio in when it was built as a conservato- has created a strong position in Finland by acquiring properties and ry. Hemsö is creating modern and Swedish and international capital development projects with a large functional teaching rooms with high markets with access to financing that proportion of public-sector tenants demands on good acoustics. few other property companies can engaged in justice system, educa- The Sibelius Academy is ranked the match. tion and nursing home services. I sixth-best school of music in the would like to highlight our first two world and I am proud to have such Favourable conditions development properties outside of a prestigious Finnish cultural institu- for growth Sweden, where close cooperation tion as one of our long-term The demand for social infrastructure with public-sector tenants has played tenants. is large. This need is mainly driven a key role. by demographic shifts and popula- tion growth that are not changing, regardless of global economic trends. “In recent years, Hemsö has claimed a This strong demand is creating fa- vourable market conditions for con- market position as one of Sweden’s lead- tinued growth, and Hemsö can help ing project developers of public proper- not only municipalities in Sweden, ties for schools and nursing homes.” but also in Germany and Finland, with their major challenges.
To meet this challenge of creating Hemsö took a major step forward Lower refinancing new social infrastructure while main- in Germany with the construction risk and predictable taining a stable capital structure, start of a secondary school for 1,000 interest expense Hemsö’s owners contributed equity students in Zossen, south of Berlin. During the year, we strengthened of SEK 1 billion after the end of the This is Hemsö’s first school project in our capital structure. We focused on year. The capital contribution from Germany. The City of Zossen is the broadening the company’s financing the Third Swedish National Pension tenant and has signed a 20-year lease and issued long-term bonds with Fund and Sagax is testament to the agreement. This development project fixed rates in both European and long-term approach of our owners is unique in Germany, where virtually Swedish bond markets. The bonds and their confidence that the com- all municipal schools are developed have maturities of up to 25 and 30 pany will play a key role in meeting by the municipalities themselves. I be- years, respectively. In addition, two this challenge. The owners view this lieve that this project will show other unsecured loans totalling SEK 3.8 as a first capital injection and are German municipalities the benefits billion were raised from the Nordic prepared to provide further capital in of working with an experienced and Investment Bank and European In- the future should the need arise. long-term partner like Hemsö. Ger- vestment Bank. These efforts subse- many’s schools are in huge need of quently extended our loan maturity Finally, I would like to thank all of our modernisation and the municipalities and fixed-rate period by 7.9 and 5.9 talented and committed employees will not be able meet this challenge years, respectively, at period-end, and partners for their dedicated without partnership with private while our investor base was consider- efforts over the past year to create operators. ably broadened during the year. an even stronger Hemsö.
Hemsö’s first development project Despite a longer fixed-rate period, Nils Styf, CEO in Finland is a total refurbishment the average interest rate declined of the Sibelius Academy in central to 1.3 per cent. Helsinki. Hemsö is investing EUR 15
CEO statement 7 8 Strategy and business model Education, Medicinaren 25, Huddinge Strategy and business model Hemsö’s strategy is to own public properties with long-term lease agreements and predominantly public-sector tenants. The aim of the business model is to generate long-term and stable returns.
Hemsö owns, manages and develops • Stable demand for premises, which Demand for public properties is ex- public properties. These properties is also expected to rise over time. pected to rise sharply over the next are customised for public services • Financially stable tenants who sign 20 years – partly because of the and the tenants are taxpayer-fund- long-term lease agreements. demographic trend, partly urban- ed. The public properties market isation. All of Hemsö’s geographic • Lower sensitivity to economic creates conditions for long-term and markets are also characterised by a fluctuations than other property stable returns due to: major need to convert older portfoli- types. os into more modern premises.
Of Hemsö’s property portfolio, 72 Urbanisation in Sweden, % per cent is located in Sweden, 16 per cent in Germany and 12 per cent 40 Major cities in Finland. The tenants are state, 30 Large cities municipality, county or private 20 Suburban municipalities operators who are taxpayer-fund- 10 Sparsely populated ed. The countries in which Hemsö municipalities 0 operates have stable economies, Other municipalities -10 with strong finances and a publicly
-20 funded welfare sector. This strength- ens Hemsö’s business model, with -30 Index 2013 = 100 income derived directly or indirectly -40 Source: SCB & Eurostat 1973 1983 1993 2003 2013 2023 2033 2043 2050 ear from public funds.
Hemsö’s markets
Country Sweden Germany Finland
Credit rating, S&P AAA AAA AA+ Public sector share of GDP 49 % 44 % 54 % GDP growth 2018 2.3 % 1.5 % 2.2 % Hemsö’s market value, share 72 % 16 % 12 %
Population Sweden Germany Finland Population, 2018 10,220,000 83,000,000 5,520,000 Population 80+ 520,000 4,980,000 290,000 Projected population growth, 2030 +8 % -3 % +5 % Projected population growth for 80+, 2030 +58 % +22 % +69 %
Source: Statistics Sweden, Eurostat and OECD
Strategy and business model 9 Hemsö’s four property frameworks To clarify the company’s strategy, Hemsö has four property frameworks. These frameworks aim to ensure a low level of portfolio risk, and that Hemsö’s cash flow remains stable over time.
Nursing homes are to account for at least 30 per cent of rental income The nursing homes segment is showing strong, long-term and rising demand, Share of income which guarantees stable rental income over time. Demand is directly linked to from nursing homes the demographic trend, where the share of people aged 80 and over is setting the tone. This share is expected to rise sharply in all of Hemsö’s geographic mar- kets. The residual value risk is also low, since nursing homes can often be easily 4 0 % converted into ordinary housing.
At least 75 per cent of the property value is to be concentrated to large cities Demand for public properties is mainly driven by demographics and urbanisation. Share of large cities Analyses show that demand will be greatest in metropolitan areas and large cities. For this reason, strong long-term demand for Hemsö’s properties is secured by concentrating a high percentage of the property holding to large cities. 81 %
10 Strategy and business model Rental income from nursing homes, % Public-sector tenants, %
50 80
40 60 40 60 30 40 20
20 10
0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Large cities, % Lease duration, years
100 10 9.7 80 81 8
60 6
40 4
20 2
0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Public-sector tenants are to account for at least 50 per cent of rental income Hemsö’s business model is based on taxpayer-funded tenants in an established Share of public-sector tenants system with publicly funded welfare services. Hemsö endeavours to receive rental income directly from the state, municipalities or county councils. This provides sta- 60 % bility since the ability of these tenants to meet their payment obligations is strong.
The Lease duration is to exceed 5 years To ensure stable, predictable and inflation-adjusted income, Hemsö strives for Lease duration long-term lease agreements. Lease agreements for new construction normally have terms of 15-25 years, with annual rent adjustments to reflect increases in the consumer price index. years 9.7
Strategy and business model 11 Education, Sandbyhov, Norrköping Nursing home, Sandbyhov 30, Norrköping
Hemsö’s portfolio demands. By ensuring an efficient efficiency and a strong sustainability Hemsö grows through acquisitions, construction process, we can offer focus. Hemsö has extensive experi- extensions and refurbishment, and our tenants attractive rents. ence and knowledge of its tenants’ new construction. To reduce risk in Hemsö’s new operations and has built up special- construction projects, a high rate ised expertise in the management of Growth takes place with a focus of occupancy and long-term lease public properties. on profitability, and on developing agreements are secured before the property portfolio in accor- construction start-up, which guar- In Germany and Finland, lease dance with the stated property antees future net operating income. agreements are usually structured so frameworks. Hemsö holds a unique Production costs are fixed before that tenants are responsible for most position with growth opportunities project start to ensure project profit- of the operating expenses, which by being the leading public property ability, and production is procured minimises the cost risk. operator, with established tenant from creditworthy contractors, Hemsö’s NOI-margin is currently 74.5 relationships, especially with which minimises cost risk. per cent. municipalities. Properties that Hemsö considers Hemsö has in-house expertise and non-strategic holdings are divested, NOI-margin, % such as solitary properties in smaller capacity for public property develop- 80 ment projects, and is therefore able towns, which further streamlines to meet strong demand, particularly Hemsö’s property management. The 75 74.5 the need for new nursing homes freed-up capital is used to acquire or 70 and schools. By working closely with build new properties that are mod- municipalities and tenants, Hemsö ern, sustainable and located in areas 65
can develop its existing portfolio at with long-term strong demand. 60 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 an early stage, or undertake new construction projects. Property management Hemsö is a property-management To further improve the predictability Hemsö implements new construc- company and a long-term property of cash flow from property oper- tion projects with the aim of long- partner for our tenants. Hemsö’s ations, property management is term ownership. This guarantees property management is character- focused on minimising costs by, for high-quality and sustainable pro- ised by a local presence to ensure example, reducing energy consump- duction that meets the tenant’s high a high level of service, as well as tion and hedging electricity costs.
12 Strategy and business model District Court of Helsinki, Finland
Since demand for public properties Historically, the loan-to-value ratio tainable financing of SEK 2.6 billion in is both high and growing, tenants has been about 65 per cent and was the form of sustainability bonds, and usually choose to extend their lease 63.3 per cent at period-end. Hemsö’s sustainable financing from the Eu- agreements when they expire. capital structure reflects a stable ropean Investment Bank and Nordic Hemsö’s property management and predictable operating cash flow, Investment Bank. includes active efforts to understand which provides scope for adjusting tenant needs and challenges, to the capital structure and maintaining adapt the premises together and win financial flexibility should the prop- tenant loyalty. erty market decline.
Occupancy rate, % Hemsö minimises its financial risk by diversifying the sources of its 100 borrowed funds. By focusing on un- Loan maturity and fixed-rate 98.3 period, years 95 secured loans in the capital market, 10 Hemsö has methodically reduced its 90 8 secured debt, which amounted to 0 6 85 at year-end. Efforts to optimise the 4 80 debt maturity profile, as well as loan 2 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 maturity and fixed-rate periods, have 0 also been important for minimising 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Capital structure financial risk. On 31 December, the Loan maturity Fixed-rate period Hemsö grows through the free cash loan maturity was 7.9 years and the flow generated by its operations. 50 fixed-rate period 5.9 years, which means that net financing cost is per cent of the profit from property Share of secured debt, % management is normally distributed expected to remain stable in the 30 to shareholders, while the remain- medium term and refinancing risk is 25 ing 50 per cent is reinvested in the limited. 20 operations. 15 Hemsö’s sustainability efforts rep- 10 Hemsö strives to maintain a stable resent a key component of future 5 capital structure, with a maximum borrowing. Hemsö currently has sus- 0 0.0 loan-to-value ratio of 70 per cent. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Strategy and business model 13 Hemsö’s targets
Energy consumption per sqm is to be reduced by Engagement Index (EI). 30 per cent between 2012 and 2020.
Outcome 2018 Outcome 2018
84/100 13.5%
This means that the target of 77 was achieved in Energy consumption has fallen 13.5 per cent since 2018. EI is part of the Employee Engagement 2012. Energy audits have been carried out Index (EEI), which includes the Leadership for all properties in Sweden and potential Index and Efficiency Index, which also efficiencies in tenant operations have received high scores during the year. also been identified.
Financial target Financial policy Average return on equity of A maximum loan-to-value ratio An interest-coverage ratio of 15 per cent over a five-year period. of 70 per cent. at least 2.0.
Return on equity, % Loan-to-value ratio, % Interest-coverage ratio
30 100 5 4.9 25 80 max. 4 20 target 20.5 60 3 15 63.3 min. 40 2 10 5 20 1 0 0 0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
In 2018, average return on equity At the end of 2018, Hemsö’s loan- In 2018, the interest-coverage ratio over a five-year period was 20.5 to-value ratio was 63.3 per cent increased to 4.9. This was an effect per cent. which is in line with 2017. of higher net operating income and a lower average interest rate.
14 Hemsö’s targets Education, Vittra School, Sollentuna Hemsö’s targets 15 Education, Vittra School, Sollentuna Education, Raoul Wallenberg School, Solna
Skolgårdslyftet Hemsö launched the Skolgårdslyftet project during the year, a development project to raise quality and increase social sustainability by improving the outdoor environments of preschools and comprehensive schools. Over the next few years, at least SEK 30 million will be invested in the project.
A focus on learning place for peace, quiet and reflection. owner, to contribute to greater social Hemsö owns just over 100 pre- Hemsö is implementing Skolgårds- sustainability. schools and elemantary schools lyftet with the aim of raising quality in Sweden, distributed across the and increasing social sustainability The all-important outdoor entire country. Hemsö’s target is by improving the outdoor envi- environment to make an inventory of all school ronments of our preschools and Research findings from the Swedish playgrounds in its portfolio within elemantary schools. University of Agricultural Scienc- five years, and to upgrade them es (SLU) in Alnarp show how the according to need. The construction Ongoing planning of outdoor environments years of these schools vary consid- sustainability efforts is important for how children play erably – the oldest was built in the Efforts are in full swing and stage and interact with nature. School early 1900s, others are still under one is now complete – 13 preschools playgrounds with both greenery construction. and elemantary schools in Nacka and areas for play and social inte- received new, educational outdoor raction promote learning and School playgrounds are an essential environments that were inaugurated reduce stress. part of the learning environment for after summer in 2018. An inventory children and young people. As well phase for 20 school and preschool Park features as a place for breaks and play, they playgrounds is ongoing across the Based on the study of human needs should also promote cognitive, mo- country, with the aim of continuing and demands on their physical and tor, creative and social development. to develop inspiring and stimulating social environment, eight different The outdoor environment should outdoor environments. Skolgårds- features were identified in outdoor therefore be stimulating, but also a lyftet enables Hemsö, as a property environments that meet the basic
16 Skolgårdslyftet Education, Raoul Wallenberg School, Solna
needs of humans, both passive and 8 active. park features The design of school playgrounds and outdoor environments for chil- dren and young people should strive to provide these eight different char- acteristics, which influence cognitive learning. Hemsö has included these features in the design of Skolgårds- lyftet. Cultural Centre/party history
Species Open space richness Garden Wildness Common Restfulness
Targets andSkolgårdslyftet frameworks 17 Health care, Torp 2:19, Lerum
Market overview Hemsö is active in Sweden, Germany and Finland. A common denom- inator for these markets is that public services are mainly financed by municipalities, county councils or the state.
It means that private-sector tenants term care insurance fee is paid to Definition of a also receive funding from munic- the nursing home where the care public property ipalities, county councils or the recipient chooses to live. 94 per cent A property that is predominantly state. For independent schools in of Hemsö’s total rental income is used for taxpayer-funded oper- Sweden, for example, the municipal- derived from taxpayer-funded oper- ations and is purpose-built for ity pays a school fee to the school ations. Refer to the following market public services. Internationally, where the student is enrolled. For section for each country. these properties are generally re- nursing homes in Germany, a long- ferred to as “social infrastructure.”
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