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EQS-Adhoc: Mobimo Holding AG: Mobimo records strong operational performance in 2017

EQS Group-Ad-hoc: Mobimo Holding AG / Key word(s): Final Results
Mobimo Holding AG: Mobimo records strong operational performance in 2017

09-Feb-2018 / 07:00 CET/CEST
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Press release

Mobimo records strong operational performance in 2017

-After the record-breaking result of the previous year (CHF 159.4 million) that
was largely due to revaluation, Mobimo generated another strong result,with
profit of CHF 91.5 million.

- The company generated rental income of CHF 111.0 million, remaining at a
similar level to the previous year (CHF 114.7 million).

- The vacancy rate continues to remain low at 4.9% (previous year: 4.8%).

- Profit attributable to trading properties and development services amounted to
CHF 24.7 million, up from the prior year (CHF 23.9 million).

- A profit of CHF 27.5 million was generated from the sale of individual
investment properties (previous year: CHF 34.9 million).

Lucerne, 9 February 2018 - Mobimo was well on course operationally in all areas
in 2017. Stable rental income, profit from trading properties and development
services as well as selective sales from the portfolio resulted in a pleasing
EBIT excluding revaluation that was practically on a par with the previous year.

Mobimo can once again look back on a good financial year. The 2017 result was
strongly shaped by operational performance again, whereas in the record-breaking
years of 2015 and 2016 income from the sale of investment properties, high
market-related upwards valuations and a positive non-recurring item relating to
deferred taxes had been prominent. With EBIT amounting to CHF 142.3 million
(prior year: CHF 200.3 million), Mobimo recorded the third-highest EBIT result
in the history of the company. EBIT excluding revaluation totalled CHF 115.0
million (prior year: CHF 119.6 million) and was thus on a par with the previous
year, which reflects the excellent performance of all operational activities.
Mobimo achieved profit attributable to the shareholders of Mobimo Holding AG of
CHF 91.6 million including revaluation and CHF 71.9 million excluding
revaluation (prior year: CHF 158.7 million and CHF 99.4 million respectively).
The corresponding earnings per share stood at CHF 14.74 and CHF 11.56 (prior
year: CHF 25.52 and CHF 15.99). The Board of Directors will once again propose a
distribution of CHF 10.00 per share at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Active portfolio management
In 2017, Mobimo acquired a plot of land in Meggen on the shores of Lake Lucerne
as well as a commercial property, which is situated next to the station square
Lausanne. The company is planning to use the plot in Meggen to build 30
condominiums in the mid-price segment, which continue to be in high demand.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019. The huge potential of the fully let
building in Lausanne shall be realised in the development of the property.

The profit generated by the sale of four investment properties, including three
office and commercial properties, stands at CHF 27.5 million (prior year: CHF
34.9 million). As part of its property strategy, Mobimo will continue to take
advantage of attractive transaction opportunities in the future with the aim of
optimising its portfolio. During the reporting period, the Mobimo portfolio grew
from CHF 2,766 million to CHF 2,799 million net.

Stable rental income with a persistently low vacancy rate
Mobimo recorded stable rental income of CHF 111.0 million (prior year: CHF 114.7
million) in spite of the aforementioned sales. Net rental income totalled CHF
94.1 million (prior year: CHF 96.2 million). The vacancy rate remained at a low
level of 4.9% (prior year: 4.8%), while the cost/income ratio arising from
direct expenses for rented properties fell from 16% to 15% year-on-year.

There were and still are slightly higher contract maturities than usual in 2017
and 2018. In light of this and in view of the increasingly competitive
environment of the commercial space market, Mobimo considers its in-house
management and facility management as well as its many years of development
experience as valuable prerequisites for investment in long-term tenant
retention and for maintaining a high level of occupancy.

Pleasing result from trading properties and development
The profit generated on the sale of trading properties and development services
totalled CHF 24.7 million (prior year: CHF 23.9 million), with the transfers of
condominium ownership in Aarau's Aeschbachquartier contributing to this. The
projects in Lucerne (Am Meggerwald) and Feldmeilen (Flair) were completed in
2017 with the sale of the final apartments. The Development for Third Parties
business area played a significant role in achieving this pleasing result with
the sale of one building on the Labitzke site in Zurich and the successful
completion of the first stage of the project being carried out in Bad Zurzach
(rental properties and condominiums).

Revaluation gains thanks to project development
Following the extraordinary revaluation income of CHF 80.7 million driven
predominantly by the market in 2016, revaluation income fell to a normal level
in the year under review, amounting to CHF 27.3 million. This is mainly due to
operational activities and therefore reflects the fact that construction is
proceeding as planned in the major projects for the company's own portfolio as
well as the activities aimed at increasing the quality of the existing
portfolio. portfolio.

Realisation on track
In the development business, Mobimo is on track to realise the major Mattenhof,
Labitzke and Aeschbachquartier projects. With the Labitzke development, Mobimo
is clearly addressing the high demand for affordable residential space in an
urban environment. Four months prior to tenants moving in, all of the apartments
and 75% of the commercial spaces have been let. It will, however, be more
challenging to market the spaces in the Aeschbachquartier and Mattenhof
projects, despite the good product and price-performance ratio.

From the perspective of the pipeline, 2017 was a transitional year with only two
smaller completions, both of which are in Lausanne - Les Garages with floor
space for businesses, studios and galleries, as well as the Esplanade du Flon,
the central square that has undergone comprehensive renovations in the Flon
district. In 2018 as well as in 2019 and 2020 in particular, the abovementioned
development projects as well as many others will be added to the portfolio,
bringing additional rental income of over CHF 25 million.

Rejuvenation of the Executive Board
Mobimo enters the new financial year with a slight change in its organisational
structure. The appointment of Vinzenz Manser and Marco Tondel has seen the
Executive Board strengthened and rejuvenated with the addition of two
longstanding members of management. In his role as Head of Realisation, Vinzenz
Manser is responsible for ensuring that construction projects are realised
within budget and on schedule, as well as for the quality assurance process and
the smooth handover of units to tenants and buyers. Marco Tondel is in charge of
the company's development activities. Andreas Hämmerli, previously Head of
Development, stepped down from the Executive Board as at 1 January 2018. We
would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his successful service to
Mobimo in almost ten years with the company.

Outlook
The Board of Directors and the Executive Board expect the Swiss real estate
market to once again deliver a robust performance in 2018. Along with consumer
sentiment, the Purchasing Manager Index and the KOF Economic Barometer, the key
indicators for the market are looking positive. In 2017, the Swiss franc also
weakened, and the mortgage interest rate remained at a record-low level, which
resulted in the reference interest rate falling to 1.5%. The forecast economic
growth could culminate in interest rate adjustments in the OECD area, which
would also provide the Swiss National Bank with greater leeway in terms of its
monetary policy. Nevertheless, we expect interest rates to remain low in 2018.
Real estate prices are therefore likely to remain stable. The pleasing economic
outlook looks set to have a positive impact on the office space market, where
location and product remain the factors for success. This also holds true for
the rental apartment market. The high amount of residential construction
activity is leading to a higher vacancy rate in peripheral areas, while demand
for residential space in city centres and commuter towns close to centres
remains consistently high. This is also the case, in a slightly adapted form,
for the demand for condominiums.

Thanks to our high-quality portfolio featuring real estate in excellent
locations as well as the attractive pipeline, Mobimo is optimally prepared to
overcome the future challenges it will face on the market. The company will
adhere to its proven strategy and business model, thus ensuring attractive
distribution, and is looking to the future with great confidence.


Detailed reporting:You can find the Annual Report 2017 on ourwebsite.

A media and analysts' conference will take place today at 10.00 a.m.
Christoph Caviezel (CEO) and Manuel Itten (CFO) will present the 2017 results.

The webcast of the conference is also available on our website at:
http://mobimo090218-live.audio-webcast.com

A telephone conference in English for analysts and media representatives will
take
place today at 2.00 p.m.:Following the presentation of the 2017 financial
results, Christoph Caviezel (CEO) and Manuel Itten (CFO) will be available to
answer any questions. Registration is not necessary.

Dial-in data: +41 44 580 10 22 | Conference ID: 2505739
The corresponding presentation can be viewed by clicking the following link:
www.audio-webcast.com
Password: mobimo0218en


If you have any questions, please contact:
Mobimo Holding AG
Dr. Christoph Caviezel, CEO
Manuel Itten, CFO
+41 44 397 11 86 
ir@mobimo.ch
www.mobimo.ch


About Mobimo:
Mobimo Holding AG was established in Lucerne in 1999 and has been listed on the
SIX Swiss Exchange since 2005. With a real estate portfolio with a total value
of CHF 2.8 billion, the Group is one of the leading real estate companies in
Switzerland. The portfolio comprises investment and development properties in
first-class locations in German-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking
Switzerland. Mobimo generates stable rental income with its residential and
commercial properties, while its development expertise and full pipeline allows
it to create value enhancement potential in its own portfolio and for third
parties. The investment volume of development properties for its own portfolio
totals around CHF 0.8 billion. Mobimo has a stable business model, pursues a
sustainable strategy and provides its shareholders with an attractive return.

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