Catella makes fourth investment in Swedish logistics properties through Infrahubs

Catella AB (publ) is investing, through its partly owned company Infrahubs Fastighet 5 AB, in developing a 25,000 sqm warehouse with Postnord TPL AB (Third-Party Logistics) as a tenant in a 10-year lease agreement.

Infrahubs has today entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a 44,000 sqm large land area in Municipality of Ljungby. In the area, a new logistics property of approximately 25,000 square meters will be completed. The property is fully let to Postnord TPL AB with a lease that runs for 10 years. The total investment amount is estimated at approximately SEK 150 million, where Catella’s part of the project amounts to 40%.

The facility will be a optimized logistics facility in an ideal position by the E4 in the growing commercial hub Ljungby. With the lease agreement, the partnership with Postnord continues, who previously also signed a lease in Infrahub’s facility in Norrköping. As with previous facilities, the construction of the building will be characterized by sustainable construction methods and building materials as well as energy-efficiency.

“It is clear that we see great opportunities in the logistics segment and that we want to contribute to sustainable solutions that meet current and future needs. Through Infrahubs, we see a successful combination of developing modern logistics facilities with high demands on sustainability and investments with good returns. This will be the fourth investment and the deal affirms our strategic focus on property investments within the Principal Investments business area” says Christoffer Abramson, CEO of Catella.

For further information, please contact:

Michel Fischier

Head of Investor Relations and Group Communications

+46 8 463 33 86

michel.fischier@catella.se

Catella enters into agreement to purchase landmark building in central Düsseldorf

Catella AB (publ) has, through its subsidiary Catella Project Capital entered into an agreement to acquire Königsallee 106 in central Düsseldorf. Through the agreement, Catella’s ambition is to contribute to the development of central Düsseldorf with sustainability, energy efficiency and modern urban quality in focus. The total investment is estimated to be EUR 250 million and Catella’s share of the project is 23%.

The investment is a major step in line with the company’s stronger focus on the property segment within the business area Principal Investments. The strategy is to grow through own investments and co-investments with selected partners, in this case WPV, a pension company managing over four billion euros in the German market.

Catella and its partners will now focus on the detailed long-term improvement plans for this critical 26,000 sqm. asset in Düsseldorf’s central business district.

“We are pleased to enter into this opportunity through our local team Catella Project Management and are honoured to partner with WPV on this landmark transaction. The development, together with the other Principal Investments in Germany, as well as logistic properties in France, Spain and Sweden showcases Catella’s ambition to successfully grow own property investments and partnerships across Europe. To date, nearly SEK 700 million of Catellla’s equity has been invested contributing to Catella’s long term internal rate of return target.  We see great opportunities for future partnerships and growing our Principal Investments portfolio across Europe” says Christoffer Abramson, CEO of Catella.

For further information, please contact:

Michel Fischier
Head of Investor Relations and Group Communications
+46 8 463 33 86
michel.fischier@catella.se

Management changes in Catella AB (publ)

The Board of directors of Catella AB (publ) has decided to appoint current acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mattias Brodin to CFO as of 1 August 2021.
On 1 June, Michel Fischier will take on the role as Head of Investor Relations and Group Communications and Johanna Bjärnemyr joins as Head of Group Legal.

Mattias Brodin has held the position of acting CFO since 26 March 2021. Before that, he has held positions as Interim Group CFO at Transcendent Group (publ.) and previously similar positions at Estate Group Sverige and Apoteksgruppen. Mattias Brodin has extensive knowledge of Real Estate and other industries such as Industry, Logistics and Retail.

“It’s feels wonderful to take on the role as Chief Financial Officer. Catella is a complex organization with challenging and interesting projects. I really look forward to contributing to Catella’s continued development together with the management team and all employee, says Mattias Brodin, incoming CFO.

Michel Fischier will start as Head of Investor Relations and Group Communications on 1 June. Michel most recently comes from the position as Vice President Investor Relations at SAS. He has extensive experience in investor relations and communications from roles in for example Hoist Finance and Skandia.

“I look forward to participating in the continued work of positioning Catella towards a more property-focused company. Catella has a strong brand both in the real estate industry and among investors. I see great opportunities to continued development, says Michel Fischier, Head of Investor Relations and Group Communications.

On June 1, Johanna Bjärnemyr is also taking on the role as Head of Group Legal. Johanna has deep experience from the real estate industry through roles at Hemfosa Fastigheter AB, Wistrand Advokatbyrå and Advokatfirman Cederquist.

“It feels great to join Catella during such an eventful time. Catella’s increased property focus, new business areas and work towards a broader market in a bigger context attracts me. I am very happy for the trust placed in me” says Johanna Bjärnemyr, Head of Group Legal.

“It feels fantastic to bring on board three such talented and experienced people as Mattias, Michel and Johanna to Catella. Their combination of solid expertise and broad experience in real estate and in their respective areas of responsibility will further strengthen Catella and help us develop our strategy with a focus on the real estate industry. Together, we are now in an even better position to develop the business, to ensure future growth, and to further strengthen our position in Europe”, says Christoffer Abramson, President and CEO of Catella.

Christoffer Abramson, Mattias Brodin. Michel Fischier, Johanna Bjärnemyr and Mathias deMaré, Head of Group HR, will together form Catella AB’s formal Group Management.

For further information, please contact:       

Christoffer Abramson
CEO and President
+46 (0) 8 463 33 25
christoffer.abramson@catella.se

Catella is a leading specialist in property investments and fund management, with operations in 13 countries. The group has assets under management of approximately SEK 117 billion. Catella is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment. Read more online at catella.com..

Bulletin from annual general meeting of Catella AB (publ)

Today Catella AB (publ) held its annual general meeting at which mainly the following resolutions were adopted in accordance with the proposals by the board of directors and the nomination committee:

  • To adopt the income statement and balance sheet for the parent company and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2020.
  • To pay a dividend of SEK 0.90 per share to the shareholders and that the remaining profits shall be carried forward. 27 May 2021 was determined as the record date for dividends.
  • To discharge the board of directors and the managing directors from liability.
  • The number of board members shall be six (6) and no deputy board members are to be elected, and that one auditor shall be elected.
  • Fees to board members shall be paid as follows:
  • the chairman of the board shall receive SEK 570,000 (previous year SEK 570,000) and other board members SEK 350,000 (SEK 350,000) each.
  • fees for service on the board audit committee in the amount of SEK 130 000 (130,000) to the chairman of the committee and SEK 100,000 (100,000) each to the other members of the committee.
  • fees for service on the board compensation committee in the amount of SEK 40,000 (40,000) to the chairman of the committee and SEK 30,000 (30,000) to the other member of the committee.
  • The audit fee shall be payable in accordance with the approved invoice.
  • Re-election of the existing board members Johan Claesson, Tobias Alsborger, Johan Damne, Joachim Gahm and Jan Roxendal. New election of Anneli Jansson. The election of Anneli Jansson requires approval from relevant regulatory authorities. Johan Claesson was elected chairman of the board.
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers AB was re-elected as the company’s auditor for a new term from the end of the AGM 2021 to the end of the AGM 2022, with Daniel Algotsson as auditor-in-charge.
  • To adopt principles for the nomination committee for the 2022 AGM.
  • To approve guidelines for remuneration to senior executives.
  • To approve the remuneration report 2020.

Catella’s Annual General Meeting 2021 was conducted completely digitally with voting by post. The voter turnout for the AGM was over 67.5 per cent, which is considered as a high turnout.

For further information, please contact:       

Christoffer Abramson
CEO and President
+46 (0) 8 463 33 25
christoffer.abramson@catella.se

Catella is a leading specialist in property investments and fund management, with operations in 13 countries. The group has assets under management amounted to SEK 117 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2021. Catella is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment. Read more online at catella.com.

Catella AB (publ) publishes bond prospectus and applies for listing of its bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

Catella AB (publ) (”Catella”) issued on 17 March 2021 a senior unsecured bond loan of SEK 1,250,000,000 within a total framework amount of SEK 1,500,000,000 on the Swedish bond market. The bonds carry a floating rate interest of STIBOR 3m + 4.75 per cent per annum and matures 17 March 2025.

Catella has applied for listing of the bonds on the corporate bond list at Nasdaq Stockholm. The bonds will be admitted to trading on or about 10 May 2021.

In connection with this Catella has prepared a prospectus. The prospectus has been approved by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. The Prospectus will be available on the Financial Supervisory Authority’s website (www.fi.se) and on Catella’s website (www.catella.com).

 

This disclosure contains information that Catella is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014) and the Swedish Securities Markets Act (2007:528). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 10-05-2021 14:30 CET.

For further information, please contact:       
Christoffer Abramson
CEO and President
+46 (0) 8 463 33 25
christoffer.abramson@catella.se

Catella is a leading specialist in property investments and fund management, with operations in 13 countries. The group has assets under management amounted to SEK 117 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2021. Catella is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in the Mid Cap segment. Read more online at catella.com.