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Half-yearly financial report of Ascencio SA Results at 31/03/2025 DYNAMIC LETTING ACTIVITY & SOLID DEBT STRUCTURE OPERATING RESULTS - Rental income: €27.1 million, up by 2.8 % from €26.3 million at 31/03/2024 - EPRA Earnings: €19.0 million, up 5.7% from €18.0 million at 31/03/2024 - EPRA Earnings (per share): €2.88 (vs €2.72 at 31/03/2024) - Net result: €18.7 million (vs €5.7 million at 31/03/2024), the significant increase being due to the difference in revaluations (-€0.3 million vs -€12.2 million) between the two periods - EPRA occupancy rate: 96.7%, down from the 97.8% recorded at 30/09/2024 BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION - Fair value of the real estate portfolio: €746.0 million (vs €748.6 million at 30/09/2024) - EPRA Debt ratio (EPRA LTV): 43.5% (vs 42.1% at 30/09/2024) - Net asset value per share (EPRA NTA): €64.23 (vs €65.80 at 30/09/2024) REGULATED INFORMATION 21/05/2025 96.7% EPRA OCCUPANCY RATE 2.18% AVERAGE COST OF DEBT -0.1% CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF THE PORTFOLIO 95.2% INTEREST RATE HEDG E RATIO 6.95% GROSS YIELD ON THE PORTFOLIO
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MANAGEMENT REPORT ........................................................................................... 3 1.1. GENERAL CONTEXT .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY DURING THE 1ST HALF OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR .................. 3 1.3. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AT 31/03/2025 ..................................................... 9 1.4. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2025 ................................... 12 1.5. CONSOLIDATED DATA PER SHARE .......................................................................................... 14 1.6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ........................................................................................................ 14 1.7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS AFTER 31/03/2025 ................................ 15 1.8. MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES .......................................................................................... 15 1.9. OUTLOOK .......................................................................................................................................... 15 2. PROPERTY EXPERTS’ REPORT ........................................................................... 16 2.1. PROPERTY EXPERTS .................................................................................................................... 16 2.2. EXPERTS’ REPORT ......................................................................................................................... 16 3. ASCENCIO ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE ............................................................. 20 3.1. TRENDS IN CLOSING PRICE AND INTRINSIC VALUE .......................................................... 20 3.2. DIVIDEND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023/2024 ............................................................ 20 3.3. SHAREHOLDERS OF ASCENCIO SA ........................................................................................... 20 4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................................................... 21 4.1. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2025 ........................................................... 21 4.2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AT 31/03/2025 ........ 23 4.3. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT AT 31/03/2025 ........................................... 25 4.4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY .................................................... 26 4.5. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................. 27 NOTE 1 General information and accounting methods ................................ ................................ . 27 NOTE 2 Investment properties ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 28 NOTE 3 Financial debts ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 29 NOTE 4 Financial instruments ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 30 NOTE 5 Dividend ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 30 NOTE 6 Segment information at 31/03/2025 ................................ ................................ .................. 31 4.6. STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT ............................................................................................ 33 5. DECLARATION BY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS ................................................... 34 6. INFORMATION ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ............................ 34 7. FINANCIAL CALENDAR .......................................................................................... 34 8. FACT SHEET .............................................................................................................. 34 RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMS) . 36 EPRA INDICATORS ......................................................................................................... 37
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 3 1. MANAGEMENT REPORT 1.1. GENERAL CONTEXT At macro-economic level, the first half of the 2024-2025 financial year was marked by a high degree of uncertainty linked to the US government’s uncertainties on its tariff policy, leading to volatility in the outlook for both inflation and interest rates. The threat of a trade war has also weighed heavily on consumer and investor confidence, raising fears of a fall in global economic growth and even the prospect of recession. Against this backdrop, out -of-town commercial property continues to demonstrate its resilience, despite the current pressure on certain business sectors. In particular, the household goods sector, which had performed particularly well during the Covid peri od, suffered a setback with the financial difficulties experienced by some well-established brands (Maison du Monde, Casa, etc.). More than ever, this situation meant that Ascencio’s teams have to maintain close contact with its tenants in order to anticipate their needs as effectively as possible, and to adjust its letting policy and tenant mix within the property portfolio where necessary. Moreover, in the investment market, the current uncertainties have generally prevented any significant increase in transaction volumes and have led the Company to remain cautious about the opportunity to engage in new investment projects. 1.2. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITY DURING THE 1ST HALF OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR A. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY Letting Ascencio entered into 16 rentals (9 new leases and 7 renewals), covering a total surface area of approximately 17,000 m 2, or 3.9% of the total surface area of the portfolio, at rent levels on average 7.5% higher than the estimated rental values and on average -8.4% lower than the previous rents for the spaces concerned. The latter percentage is explained exclusively by the renewal at market values of 2 long -term leases (18 years) whose indexed rents had reached levels well above market values. This rental activity was namely achieved by completing the following transactions: • In Belgium: - in Hannut: 2 new leases (Vanden Borre Kitchen and Maxi Zoo); - in La Louvière: 2 renewals; • In France: - in Crêches-sur-Saône (Les Bouchardes): 3 new leases (Dalery, Atol and Chaussea) and 4 renewals. In addition, Ascencio concluded 15 short -term leases, mostly in Uccle (Belgium), to maintain flexibility of occupancy in this building which is involved in a conversion and renovation project and for which planning permission has been sought.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 4 In addition to these lettings and re-lettings, the Company saw a number of vacancies end within its portfolio, notably at the Genval, Hamme-Mille, Gerpinnes and Jodoigne sites in Belgium, and at the Crèches-sur-Saône and Bourgoin-Jallieu sites in France. These lease terminations, most of which had been anticipated, are already being remarketed. On 29/10/2024 and 30/10/2024, the Valence region experienced severe weather conditions, notably affecting the Valence retail site, where Ascencio owns two units. After a forced closure period to restore the interior fittings, the retailers were able to resume their activities. This event did not have any financial impact on the Company, either in terms of revenue or valuation. On 05/03/2025, Casa, tenant of 3 shops in the Belgian portfolio (+/ -2,200 m² - €0.3 million in annual revenues), announced that it was going bankrupt. Although the premises are still occupied by the brand, Ascencio has already begun the process of remarket ing the spaces. To date, advanced discussions are underway to market the 3 concerned spaces. On 03/04/2025, Intermarché announced the closure of 30 stores in France out of the 294 acquired from Casino. It should be noted that none of the supermarkets in Ascencio’s portfolio are affected by this announcement. On 08/04/2025, Cora announced the closure of its hypermarkets in Belgium by 2026. It should be noted that, although Ascencio owns several neighbouring retail units in the car parks of these hypermarkets, this chain is not a tenant in Ascencio’s portfolio. Based on the announcements made in the press, Ascencio welcomes the plans to redevelop and revitalise these sites. Taking these rental events into account, the EPRA occupancy rate stood at 96.7% at 31/03/2025 (vs 97.8% at 30/09/2024), with the following breakdown by country: 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Δ BELGIUM 95.8% 96.9% -1.1% FRANCE 97.7% 98.7% -1.0% SPAIN 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% Total EPRA occupancy rate 96.7% 97.8% -1.1% At 31/03/2025, the average residual term of the occupancy contracts in the portfolio was 2.7 years to lease breaks (WALB) and 6.9 years to lease terms (WALT). Acquisitions/disposals In Belgium, as part of its process of arbitraging small non -strategic assets within its portfolio, Ascencio sold its Ghlin building for €0.4 million and also signed preliminary sale agreements for a retail unit on the Route de Landen in Hannut and for a building in Châtelineau, for a total value of around €3 million.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 5 Investments The Company invested €0.5 million in works within its property portfolio, mainly in the renovation of roofs and façades to improve their sustainability. Sustainability With regard to ESG aspects, Ascencio has notably: Environmental: • commissioned the first charging stations in its French portfolio, at sites in Cormontreuil, Isle d’Abeau and Guyancourt; • installed 750m² of photovoltaic panels on the roof of its supermarket in Ottignies (Belgium). Social: • continued to organise its Academy and apprenticeship programmes for its employees, and supported students from ICHEC and the Louvain School of Management in their final year projects. Governance: • re-evaluated its internal operating processes in the light of its new system for managing rental, administrative and accounting activities; • began implementing an asset management IT solution designed to enhance the automation of its property analysis and reporting systems.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 6 Property valuations Excluding investments and divestments, the stability of the value of Ascencio’s consolidated portfolio was confirmed (-€0.6 million/-0.06%) in line with the trend already observed during the previous financial years. This stability is all the more remarkable given the macroeconomic uncertainties mentioned above. The valuations of Ascencio’s real estate portfolio are as follows: 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Investment properties % of Fair Value Fair value (€000s) Gross yield Fair value (€000s) Gross yield Δ Fair value (excl. invest/divest) BELGIUM 54% 404,634 7.10% 407,371 7.19% -0.11% FRANCE 41% 305,110 6.81% 304,986 6.78% 0.01% SPAIN 4% 30,725 6.54% 30,725 6.59% 0.00% TOTAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR RENT 99% 740,469 6.95% 743,082 6.99% -0.06% Development projects 1% 5,565 5,539 TOTAL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 100% 746,034 748,621 B. FINANCIAL ACTIVITY As part of the management of its debt structure, Ascencio concluded several major refinancing deals with 3 of its partner banks, totalling €60 million. The refinancing arrangements were concluded for an average term of over 6 years, enabling the Company to extend the average residual term of its financing structure and thus further strengthen its long-term liquidity position. In addition, in order to optimise its financing costs while maintaining sufficient liquidity, the Company chose not to refinance the maturity of a first bond tranche of €10 million, despite the desire expressed by the institutional investor concerned to extend this loan. Taking these transactions into account, 90% of the financing maturing during the current financial year has already been renewed, while the remaining 10% is under discussion. At 31/03/2025, Ascencio had unused financing lines totalling around €130.0 million, of which €88 million remained available after taking into account the 100% back-up of commercial paper issues and the financing of a pro rata dividend for the current financial year. This availability enabled the Company to easily cover its operating needs and the investments to be made in its portfolio, with considerable financial capacity for possible acquisition transactions. The average remaining term of the Company’s debt was 3.4 years (vs 3.0 years at 30/09/2024).
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 7 In addition to maintaining an average duration of more than 3 years, Ascencio benefits from a good distribution of its financing maturities over the next 7 years, as illustrated by the chart below: With regard to its interest rate hedging strategy, Ascencio has continued to build up its portfolio of derivative financial instruments in line with the policy in place. Over the past six months, the Company has acquired 5 new IRSs, for a total notional amount of €55 million, and restructured a €50 million IRS in its portfolio, all over the 2028 to 2032 hedging period. Hedging instruments are restructured in order to take advantage of market opportunities, such as the conversion of an IRS into a CAP during the previous financial year, which enabled the Company to benefit from the subsequent fall in interest rates. On the basis of a constant forecast debt, these acquisitions will enable us to meet the targets set over a 7-year hedging period, as illustrated in the graph below: 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Hedge ratio target range Forecasted debt (like-for-like) Current hedge ratio (€ million) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 2024/25 2025/26 2026/27 2027/28 2028/29 2029/30 2030/31 2031/32 Financing structure - Breakdown of maturities Bank borrowings Bonds Medium Term Notes Refinanced maturities (€ million)
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 8 Taking into account the refinancing and hedging transactions referred to above, at 31/03/2025 the Company enjoyed an average cost of debt of 2.18% ( vs 2.22% at 30/09/2024 and 2.16% at 31/03/2024), an average debt of €307.9 million (vs €319.4 million at 31/03/2024) and a hedging ratio of 95.2% (vs 95.5% at 30/09/2024). Benefiting from these solid financing structures and interest rate hedging, the Company expects to be able to maintain a competitive average cost of debt over the next few years.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 9 1.3. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AT 31/03/2025 (€000s) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 RENTAL INCOME 27,078 26,349 Rental related charges 16 -76 Recovery of property charges 563 438 Rental related charges and taxes not recovered -60 -159 Other revenue and rental related charges -27 -110 PROPERTY RESULT 27,570 26,441 Property charges -2,709 -2,398** Corporate overheads and other operating income and expenses -2,544 -2,328** OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO 22,317 21,715 Operating margin * 82.4% 82.4% Financial income 472 3 Net interest charges -2,991 -3,221 Other financial charges -503 -357 Taxes -312 -189 EPRA EARNINGS 18,983 17,952 Result on sales of investment properties 43 1 Change in the fair value of investment properties -571 -1,898 Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities 322 -10,517 Deferred taxes -100 194 NET RESULT 18,677 5,731 Other elements of comprehensive income recyclable in the income statement 34 0 GLOBAL RESULT 18,712 5,731 EPRA Earnings per share (€) 2.88 2.72 Net result per share (€) 2.83 0.87 Number of existing shares 6,595,985 6,595,985 * Alternative Performance Measure (APM). See page 36. ** Reprocessing of the figures at 31/03/2024 related to the reclassification of an amount of €95,000 between Corporate overheads and Property charges.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 10 Rental income for the first half of the financial year amounted to €27.08 million, up by 2.8% on the first half of the previous financial year (3.3% like-for-like). The following table shows rental income by country: (€000s) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 Δ % Belgium 56% 15,044 14,859 1.2% France 41% 11,032 10,517 4.9% Spain 4% 1,002 973 3.0% TOTAL 100% 27,078 26,349 2.8% This growth in revenues continues to be mainly due to the positive impact of indexation applied to rents, and in particular to a series of three -yearly indexations applied to the French portfolio; partially offset by the negative impact of the fall in the occupancy rate in the Belgian and French portfolios. This rise in income, combined with a fall in unrecovered expenses, meant that the property result reached €27.57 million at 31/03/2025, an increase of 4.3% compared with the same period of the previous financial year. Property charges and corporate overheads increased by around 11%, mainly due to the strengthening of the operational and accounting management teams, the refurbishment of the head office and the introduction of new IT tools. Taking these factors into account, the operating result before result on portfolio was €22.32 million (vs €21.72 million at 31/03/2024). The operating margin was 82.4%, stable compared with the same period last year. As regards the financial result, net interest charges decreased by 7.2% to €2.99 million at 31/03/2025, compared with €3.22 million at 31/03/2024. This fall is largely due to the reduction in average debt over the past year, mainly as a result of the Company’s low pay -out ratio. Other financial charges increased, mainly in respect of credit reservation fees, which rose as a result of the greater availability of credit held by the Company. The tax charge increased due to the combination of the following factors: - the emergence of a tax base (made up of disallowed expenditure) in Belgium, due to the exhaustion of historical tax losses carried forward; - an exit tax on the unrealised capital gains of Holdtub SRL due at the time of the merger with its parent company Ascencio SA; - an increase in withholding tax on French income compared with the previous year. The EPRA Earnings amounted to €18.98 million, an increase of 5.7% compared with 31/03/2024, or €2.88 per share, an equivalent increase on the €2.72 recorded in the first half of the previous financial year.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 11 The fair value of the investment property portfolio remained stable at -€0.6 million ( -0.1%), compared with -€1.9 million (-0.2%) at 31/03/2024. The fair value of financial assets and liabilities (which includes only the value of hedging instruments) also remained stable (+€0.3 million vs -€10.5 million), reflecting the rise in long -term interest rates in recent months. Finally, deferred tax liabilities increased due to the combined effect of a reversal of the deferred tax liability on the merged Belgian subsidiary Holdtub and an increase in the deferred tax liability on the French portfolio. Taking into account the favourable impact of these revaluation differences, combined with EPRA Earnings that were also rising, the net result was €18.68 million, up significantly from €5.73 million at 31/03/2024. Lastly, the reversal from shareholders’ equity of the initial revaluation of the Ghlin (Belgium) building, recorded at the time of its sale, slightly increased the Company’s total comprehensive income for the year to €18.71 million.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 12 1.4. SIMPLIFIED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2025 (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 ASSETS 780,385 780,658 Intangible assets 363 375 Investment properties 746,034 748,621 Other tangible assets 823 963 Non-current financial assets 16,307 16,145 Assets held for sale 2,647 259 Current financial assets 594 926 Trade receivables 2,249 6,120 Cash and cash equivalents 2,808 3,070 Other current assets 8,560 4,179 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 780,385 780,658 Equity 433,270 442,921 Non-current financial debts 248,392 196,391 Other non-current liabilities 4,025 5,060 Deferred tax liabilities 6,616 6,516 Current financial debts 73,882 115,280 Other current liabilities 14,201 14,491 Equity 347,116 337,738 IFRS NAV (€/share) 65.69 67.15 EPRA NTA (€/share) 64.23 65.80 Debt ratio (in accordance with the Royal Decree) 43.6% 42.8% EPRA debt ratio 43.5% 42.1% ASSETS 96% of the Company’s assets are made up of the portfolio of investment properties, with a total fair value of €746.0 million at 31/03/2025 (€748.6 million at 30/09/2024). It should be noted that, in accordance with IFRS 16, this heading includes the rights of use held by the Company in the form of emphyteuses, for a value of €4.2 million. Intangible assets include the costs of implementing the new administrative and accounting management system, which are amortised over the expected useful life of the system; other tangible assets mainly comprise the costs of refurbishing office space at the Company’s headquarters (Gosselies, Belgium), which are amortised on the basis of the respective useful lives of the various categories of work carried out. Other non-current financial assets mainly consist of the hedging instruments with positive valuations and maturities of more than one year (€16.0 million), while current financial assets include those instruments with positive valuations and maturities within one year (€0.6 million).
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 13 Assets held for sale include a retail unit on Route de Landen in Hannut (Belgium) and a building formerly used by a supermarket in Châtelineau (Belgium), for which unconditional preliminary sale agreements have been signed. These transactions reflect the Company’s intention t o carry out some arbitrages within its portfolio on assets that have become non-strategic. The balance of trade receivables was €2.2 million, significantly lower than the balance at the end of the previous financial year. This decrease is mainly due to the timing of invoicing for property taxes and service charges from tenants just before the annual accounting close on 30 September. The cash and cash equivalents fell as a result of careful management of the Company’s liquid assets with a view to optimising the cost of financing. Other current assets increased significantly due to the application of IFRIC 21, which requires the full amount of taxes and tax rebates to be recognised early in the accounts on an annual basis. This increase is offset by an equivalent increase in other current liabilities. EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Total equity was €433.3 million, down slightly from the €442.9 million recorded at 30/09/2024. This decrease is linked to the dividend distribution of €28.4 million in February 2025, partly compensated by the €18.7 million result generated in the period. On this basis , the EPRA NTA per share is €64.23 (vs €65.80 at 30/09/2024), while the IFRS net asset value per share is €65.69 ( vs €67.15 at 30/09/2024). On the liabilities side, financial debt (current and non-current) amounted to €322.3 million (vs €311.7 million at 30/09/2024). The increase in financial liabilities is due to the dividend payment, partly offset by the positive net cash generated in the first six months of the year. It should also be noted that current financial debts have fallen significantly in favour of non -current financial debts, illustrating the effectiveness of the refinancing policy pursued by the Company. Financial debts consist of different types of financing: (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Bank borrowings 243,305 209,793 Commercial papers 27,650 39,500 Medium Term Notes 30,544 31,110 Bonds 14,976 25,299 Investment credits 1,270 1,545 Financial debts (IFRS 16) 4,529 4,424 Total financial debts 322,274 311,671
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 14 The financial debts also include the debt recorded under the IFRS 16 standard, representing the net present value of the rentals owed by Ascencio as emphyteutic lessee for the Genval, Châtelineau and Hannut buildings in Belgium. This debt is subject to periodic revaluation at the time of the annua l indexation of the charges. Other non-current financial liabilities and deferred taxes remained relatively stable. These consist respectively of hedging instruments with negative market values and rental guarantees received from tenants; and the deferred tax balance provisioned on the tax latencies in the French and Spanish portfolios. It sh ould be noted that the tax deferral that existed on the Belgian portfolio since the acquisition of Holdtub SRL, owner of 3 retail units in the Bellefleur retail park in Couillet (Belgium), was resolved by the payment of an exit tax amount when this subsidiary was merged into its parent company Ascencio SA. The consolidated EPRA debt ratio ( EPRA LTV) was 43.5%, slightly higher than the 42.1% recorded at 30/09/2024, mainly linked to the dividend distribution for the 2023/2024 financial year. 1.5. CONSOLIDATED DATA PER SHARE CONSOLIDATED RESULT PER SHARE (€) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 30/09/2024 EPRA Earnings 2.88 2.72 5.49 Net result 2.83 0.87 3.87 Net asset value (NAV) IFRS (€000s) 433,270 423,134 442,921 NAV IFRS per share (€) 65.69 64.15 67.15 Restatements (€000s) : Deferred tax 6,616 6,085 6,516 Fair value of financial instruments -15,847 -20,632 -15,053 Intangible assets -363 -428 -375 EPRA NTA (€000s) 423,676 408,159 434,008 Total number of existing shares 6,595,985 6,595,985 6,595,985 EPRA NTA per share (€) 64.23 61.88 65.80 1.6. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE On 19/02/2025, with retroactive effect from 01/01/2025, Ascencio SA performed the merger by absorption of its subsidiary Holdtub SRL, owner of 3 newly redeveloped retail units in the Bellefleur retail park in Couillet (Belgium). The absorption of this enti ty, which was acquired in November 2023, brings all the retail units in this retail park under the tax scope of the B-REIT. The ordinary general meeting of shareholders of 31/01/2025 noted the resignation of Deloitte Réviseurs d’Entreprises, represented by Benjamin Henrion, from its duties as statutory auditor, having reached the maximum duration of consecutive terms of office. The general meeting therefore approved the appointment of KPMG Réviseurs d’Entreprises, represented by Jean -François Kupper, as the new statutory auditor for a 3-year term of office.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 15 1.7. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AND TRANSACTIONS AFTER 31/03/2025 No significant events or transactions potentially affecting the financial statements presented in this report took place after the closing of the past six-month period. 1.8. MAIN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The fundamental specific risks facing the Company remain those described in the “Risk Factors” section of the 2024 Annual Report. Ascencio takes care to implement the measures and follow the procedures it has established in order to anticipate and control them. 1.9. OUTLOOK Against the backdrop described above, the Company once again posted solid earnings growth. However, the current pressure on retailers in certain business sectors means that Ascencio has to be even more vigilant in anticipating needs and monitoring the fina ncial health of its tenants. Despite the proven resilience of Ascencio’s portfolio, this situation could influence the Company’s results in the short term. The Company's pursuit of its value creation strategy within its portfolio therefore makes perfect sense. This strategy involves ESG projects such as the installation of charging stations and photovoltaic panels, which generate additional income with limited financial investment. In addition, the pursue of a careful financial policy aimed at optimising its costs while maintaining a solid balance sheet structure and a good liquidity position remains relevant. Finally, given the performance of the half-year just ended and barring any substantial deterioration in the macroeconomic context which would significantly affect the Company’s results, Ascencio considers that it should be able to distribute a dividend for the current financial year that is at least in line with that of the previous year.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 16 2. PROPERTY EXPERTS’ REPORT 2.1. PROPERTY EXPERTS The quarterly valuation of the portfolio was entrusted to the following experts: • Jones Lang LaSalle Belgium, represented by Ms Greet Hex ; • Cushman & Wakefield Belgium, represented by Mr Emeric Inghels ; • CBRE Belgium, represented by Mr Kevin Van de Velde ; • Cushman & Wakefield France, represented by Mr Jean-Philippe Carmarans ; • Jones Lang LaSalle France, represented by Mr Paul Cooper ; • CBRE France, represented by Ms Béatrice Rousseau MRICS; • Cushman & Wakefield Spain, represented by Mr James Bird. They will establish the fair value of Ascencio SA’s assets on a quarterly basis until the close of the 2024/2025 financial year. 2.2. EXPERTS’ REPORT Brussels, 31 March 2025 Dear Sir, Dear Madam, In accordance to the article 47 of the law of 12 May 2014 on the Belgian Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIR/GVV), you asked Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield to value the buildings situated in Belgium, France and Spain and belonging to the BE-REIT. Our mission has been realized in complete independence. In accordance with established practice, our mission has been realized based on the information communicated by Ascencio regarding rental condition, charges and taxes carried by the lessor, work to be realized, as well as all other elements that might influence the value of the buildings. We suppose this information to be exact and complete. As stated explicitly in our valuation reports, this does not include in any way the valuation of structural and technical quality of the building, nor an analysis of the presence of any harmful material. These elements are known by Ascencio, that manages its portfolio in a professional manner and carries a technical and juridical due diligence before the acquisition of each building. Every building has been visited by the experts. They work with different software, such as Argus Enterprise or Microsoft Excel. The investment value can be defined as the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion. The experts have adopted two different methods: the « Term and Reversion » method and the « Hardcore » method. Besides, they also did a control in terms of price per m².
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 17 According to the « Term and Reversion » method, the capitalization of the revenues considers the actual revenue until the end of the current contract, and then takes the estimated rental value in perpetuity. According to the « Hardcore » method, the estima ted rental value is capitalized in perpetuity before looking at adjustments that consider surfaces that are rented below or above their rental value, void, etc. The yield, used for both methods, represents the expected yield for investors for this kind of properties. It reflects the intrinsic risks of the property and the sector (future void, credit risk, maintenance obligations, etc.). To determine this yield, ex perts based themselves on the most comparable transactions and current transactions in their investment department. When there are unusual or specific factors, corrections are made (e.g. major renovations, non - recoverable costs, etc.). Regarding the sustainability of buildings, the existence of a green premium for the most sustainable buildings is an ongoing subject of observation, investigation, and debate in the market. Appropriate market data is still needed to fully demonstrate whether additional value can be attributed to these buildings. This evolution is closely monitored by experts. In our valuation, we have considered all aspects of the property's sustainability. These elements and considerations have been taken into account in our evaluation, but it is not explicitly adjusted for. Based on the remarks in previous paragraphs, we confirm that the rounded investment value of the real estate portfolio of Ascencio on 31 March 2025 amounts to : 776.853.000 EUR (Seven hundred and seventy-six million eight hundred and fifty-three thousand euro) The sale of a property is in theory subjected to transaction costs. This amount depends among others on the method of transfer, the type of buyer and the geographic location of the property. This amount is known once the sale is closed. In Belgium, as independent real estate experts w e can admit that based on a representative sample of transactions in the market, the weighted average of the costs (average of the transaction costs) was 2,5% (for goods with a net value superior to 2.500.000 EUR). As the Belgian properties are considered as a portfolio, this 2.5% transfer rate has been applied to all the assets in the Belgian portfolio when calculation of its fair value . In France, the transfer rate is generally 1.8% when the property is less than 5 years old and between 6.9% and 7.5%, depending on the department, in all other cases. These rates, increased by transaction fees, have indeed been taken into account to establish the fair value of French buildings. In Spain, the mutation rate generally ranges between 0.5% and 1.5% depending on the location. These rates, increased by transaction fees, have been taken into account to establish the fair value of Spanish buildings.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 18 Based on those elements we confirm that a rounded Fair Value of Ascencio's real estate assets as of 31 March 2025 amounts to : 744.490.000 EUR (Seven hundred and forty-four million four hundred and ninety thousand euro) We stay at your entire disposition if any questions about the report would remain. In the meantime, we offer you our kind salutations. Emeric Inghels MRICS* Partner Cushman & Wakefield Belgium *Calibri Srl Greet Hex MRICS Head of Valuation Belux Jones Lang LaSalle Belgium Kevin Van de Velde MRICS Director Valuation CBRE Belgium Jean-Philippe Carmarans MRICS Head of Valuation Cushman & Wakefield France James Bird MRICS Partner Cushman & Wakefield Spain Paul David Cooper Director Jones Lang LaSalle France Béatrice Rousseau MRICS Directeur CBRE France
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 19 Opinion of Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2025, the investment value at 257.361.800 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 245.808.362 EUR. Emeric Inghels MRICS* Partner Cushman & Wakefield Belgium *Calibri Srl Jean-Philippe Carmarans MRICS Head of Valuation Cushman & Wakefield France James Bird MRICS Partner Cushman & Wakefield Spain Opinion of Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2025, the investment value at 191.661.234 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 181.952.567 EUR. Greet Hex MRICS Head of Valuation Belux Jones Lang LaSalle Belgium Paul David Cooper Director Jones Lang LaSalle France Opinion of CBRE CBRE estimates, for its part of Ascencio's real estate portfolio valued at 31 March 2025, the investment value at 327.830.000 EUR and the fair value (transaction costs deducted) at 316.729.423 EUR. Kevin Van de Velde MRICS Director Valuation CBRE Belgium Béatrice Rousseau MRICS Directeur CBRE France
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 20 3. ASCENCIO ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE 3.1. TRENDS IN CLOSING PRICE AND INTRINSIC VALUE Ascencio’s shares are listed on the continuous market of Euronext Brussels. It forms part of the BEL Mid Index1. Ascencio is also included in the FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed Europe Real Estate Index. At 31/03/2025, the closing price was €44.35 (compared with €48.65 at 30/09/2024). At that date Ascencio stock was thus trading at a 31.0% discount relative to its EPRA NTA. 3.2. DIVIDEND FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2023/2024 The general meeting of 31/01/2025 approved the appropriation of profit as proposed by the Board of Directors. Consequently, the meeting resolved to distribute a gross dividend of €4.30 per share for the financial year ended 30/09/2024. This dividend (coupon number 22) was paid on 10/02/2025. 3.3. SHAREHOLDERS OF ASCENCIO SA SHAREHOLDERS Number of shares Percentage held Carl, Eric, John Mestdagh and controlled companies 684.578 10,38% Patronale Life SA 330.000 5,00% Free float 5.581.407 84,62% TOTAL 6.595.985 100,00% 1 The BEL Mid index is made up of stocks not included in the BEL20 index, having a higher free float market capitalisation than the level of the BEL20 index multiplied by €55,000 and a free-float velocity of at least 15%. 0 30.000 60.000 90.000 120.000 150.000 180.000 € 30 € 35 € 40 € 45 € 50 € 55 € 60 € 65 € 70 € 75 Volume € Volume Closing Price NAV IFRS
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 21 4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4.1. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT 31/03/2025 (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 ASSETS I NON-CURRENT ASSETS B Intangible assets 363 375 C Investment properties 746,034 748,621 (a) properties available for rent 740,469 743,082 (b) development projects 5,565 5,539 D Other tangible assets 823 963 E Non-current financial assets 16,307 16,145 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 763,527 766,105 II CURRENT ASSETS A Assets held for sale 2,647 259 B Current financial assets 594 926 D Trade receivables 2,249 6,120 E Tax receivables and other current assets 3,210 3,035 F Cash and cash equivalents 2,808 3,070 G Deferred charges and accrued income 5,350 1,144 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,858 14,553 TOTAL ASSETS 780,385 780,658
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 22 (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 EQUITY I EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY 433,270 442,921 A Capital 38,659 38,659 B Share premium account 253,353 253,353 C Reserves 122,580 125,391 b. Reserve for changes in fair value of properties 62,327 55,186 e. Reserve for changes in fair value of authorised hedging instruments to which IFRS hedge accounting is not applied 6,803 21,680 m. Other reserves 53,450 48,526 D Net result for the financial year 18,677 25,517 TOTAL EQUITY 433,270 442,921 LIABILITIES I NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 259,033 207,967 B Non-current financial debts 248,392 196,391 a. Credit institutions 213,449 146,557 c. Others 34,943 49,834 C Other non-current financial liabilities 4,025 5,060 F Deferred tax liabilities 6,616 6,516 II CURRENT LIABILITIES 88,083 129,771 B Current financial debts 73,882 115,280 a. Credit institutions 31,125 64,763 c. Others 42,757 50,517 D Trade debts and other current debts 7,321 11,864 F Accrued charges and deferred income 6,881 2,627 TOTAL LIABILITIES 347,116 337,738 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 780,385 780,658
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 23 4.2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AT 31/03/2025 CONSOLIDATED NET RESULT (€000s) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 I Rental income 27,078 26,349 III Rental related charges 16 -76 NET RENTAL RESULT 27,094 26,273 IV Recovery of property charges 563 438 V Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally assumed by tenants on let properties 6,578 6,415 VII Rental charges and taxes normally assumed by tenants on let properties -6,639 -6,575 VIII Other revenue and rental related charges -27 -110 PROPERTY RESULT 27,570 26,441 IX Technical costs -532 -588 X Commercial costs -429 -228 XI Rental charges and taxes on unlet properties -217 -74 XII Property management costs -1,462 -1,353* XIII Other property charges -68 -154 PROPERTY CHARGES -2,709 -2,398* PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT 24,861 24,044 XIV Corporate overheads -2,544 -2,340* XV Other operating income and charges 0 12 OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO 22,317 21,715 XVI Net gains and losses on disposals of investment properties 43 1 XVIII Change in fair value of investment properties -571 -1,898 OPERATING RESULT 21,790 19,818 XX Financial income 472 3 XXI Net interest charges -2.991 -3,221 XXII Other financial charges -503 -357 XXIII Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities 322 -10,517 FINANCIAL RESULT -2,700 -14,092 RESULT BEFORE TAX 19,090 5,726 XXV Corporate tax -363 4 Corporate tax -263 -189 Deferred tax -100 194 XXVI Exit Tax -49 0 NET RESULT 18,677 5,731 - Net result - Group share 18,677 5,731 BASIC NET RESULT AND DILUTED (€/SHARE, GROUP SHARE) 2.83 0.87 * Reprocessing of the figures at 31/03/2024 related to the reclassification of an amount of €95,000 between Corporate overheads and Property charges.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 24 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (€000s) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 I NET RESULT 18,677 5,731 II OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME RECYCLABLE UNDER THE INCOME STATEMENT 34 0 A. Impact on fair value of estimated transaction costs resulting from hypothetical disposal of investment properties 34 0 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR 18,712 5,731 Attributable to - Group share 18,712 5,731 - Non-controlling interests 0 0
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 25 4.3. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT AT 31/03/2025 (€000s) 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 3,070 5,423 Result for the financial year 18,677 5,731 Financial result 3,493 3,578 Net capital gains or losses realised on disposal of assets -514 -1 Income tax expense (- tax income) 312 189 Income statement items without treasury impact 406 12,297 +/- Change in the fair value of investment properties 571 1,898 +/- Change in non-current financial assets -322 10,517 +/- Change in non-current deferred tax liabilities 100 -194 + Depreciation 88 13 + Reductions in value -30 62 Change in working capital requirement -721 -782 +/- Change in trade receivables 3,901 2,819 +/- Change in tax receivables and other current assets -176 -483 +/- Change in deferred charges and accrued income -4,206 -5,026 +/- Change in trade debts and other current debts -4,494 -1,888 +/- Change in accrued charges and deferred income 4,253 3,796 Taxes paid -362 -339 NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 21,292 20,673 - Acquisition of investment properties 0 -7,254 - Other investments -602 -609 - Acquisition of intangible assets 114 -192 - Acquisition of tangible assets -16 -411 + Disposals of investment properties 81 8,333 + Disposals of financial assets 339 0 + Acquisition of financial assets 307 0 - Disposals of financial liabilities -307 0 NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES -84 -132 Additional drawdowns of financial debts (excluding IFRS 16) 99.908 44,295 Reimbursement of financial debts (excluding IFRS 16) -89.413 -36,370 Reimbursement of IFRS 16 financial debts -38 95 Other changes in financial assets and liabilities -72 118 Gross dividends paid -28,363 -27,373 Finance charges paid -3,493 -3,578 NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES -21,470 -22,813 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 31/03/2025 2,808 3,151
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 26 4.4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (000 EUR) Reserves* Capital Share premium account C.b. C.e. C.m. Result for the financial year Total equity BALANCE AT 30/09/2023 38,659 253,353 53,774 22,803 42,369 33,805 444,763 Distribution of dividends -27,373 -27,373 Appropriation to reserves 620 35 5,777 -6,432 0 Net result 5,731 5,731 Reclassification of reserves 793 -352 -441 0 Adjustment to reserves 15 15 BALANCE AT 31/03/2024 38,659 253,353 55,186 22,485 47,721 5,731 423,135 Appropriation to reserves 625 -625 0 Net result 19,786 19,786 Reclassification of reserves -1,431 1,431 0 BALANCE AT 30/09/2024 38,659 253,353 55,186 21,679 48,526 25,517 442,921 Distribution of dividends -28,363 -28,363 Appropriation to reserves 6,478 -13,548 4,225 2,845 0 Net result 18,677 18,677 Other elements recognised in the global result 34 34 Reclassification of reserves 629 -1,328 700 0 BALANCE AT 31/03/2025 38,659 253,353 62,327 6,803 53,450 18,677 433,270 * Reserves : C.b. : Reserve for balance of changes in fair value of properties. C.e. : Reserve for changes in fair value of authorised hedging instruments to which IFRS hedge accounting is not applied. C.m. : Other reserves.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 27 4.5. NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 General information and accounting methods General information Ascencio SA (hereinafter “Ascencio SA” or the “Company”), domiciled at Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 Box 4, 6041 Gosselies (Belgium), is a public Belgian real estate investment trust (“B -REIT”). Its financial year runs from 1 October to 30 September. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as at 31/03/2025 cover the period from 01/10/2024 to 31/03/2025. They were approved by the Board of Directors on 21/05/2025. All amounts are expressed in thousands of euros unless otherwise stated. Basis of preparation and accounting methods The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim financial reporting” as adopted by the European Union. The consolidated financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree of 13/07/2014 as amended by the Royal Decree of 28/04/2018 on regulated real estate companies. The bases of preparation and accounting methods are identical to those set out in the 2024 Annual Report (pages 173 to 180). Valuation of investment properties and methods applied by the experts (Jones Lang LaSalle - CBRE - Cushman & Wakefield) Ascencio has entrusted the task of valuing its portfolio of real estate assets to Jones Lang LaSalle, CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield; all 3 experts were responsible for valuing parts of the Belgian and French portfolios, and the third was also tasked with valuing the Spanish portfolio. The mandates with these experts were concluded after 01/10/2024 for a period of three years and will therefore expire at the end of the portfolio valuation on 30/09/2027. The valuation method applied by the property experts remains the same and is explained in detail on pages 113 to 115 of the 2024 Annual Report. At 31/03/2025, the valuation of the buildings is not subject to “significant valuation uncertainty” as was the case at the time of the COVID -19 health crisis. However, the experts would like to warn that, given the volatility now prevailing on the markets due to current geopolitical tensions, it is important to adopt a cautious approach to lending and investing and to carefully consider the date on which the valuations were carried out.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 28 NOTE 2 Investment properties (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Properties available for rental 740,469 743,082 Development projects 5,565 5,539 BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 746,034 748,621 Investment properties comprise • properties available for rent, including rights of use on land held by the Company and recognised under IFRS 16 (see point 1 hereunder); • development projects (see point 2 hereunder). Development projects include assets for which major renovation or complete redevelopment projects are planned, whether these projects have actually started (work in progress) or are still in the preparatory phase. Projects under development are not taken into account when calculating the Company’s property indicators, particularly in terms of the EPRA occupancy rate or the gross yield on the property portfolio. 1. Investment properties available for rent (000 EUR) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 (€000s) 743,082 740,856 BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 438 2,994 Investments 0 7,254 Acquisitions 0 -8,289 Disposals 0 -6,368 Transfer to the development projects account -2,647 -259 Transfer from assets held for sale -404 6,894 Change in fair value 740,469 743,082 Changes in the fair value of properties available for rent reflect the investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transfers of items during the financial year as well as the change in fair value of the properties that has taken place during the period. The investments, acquisitions, disposals and other transfers during the period are described above in point 1.2. of this half-yearly financial report. 2. Development projects (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 5,539 0 Investments 50 0 Transfer of investment properties 0 6,368 Change in fair value -24 -829 BALANCE AT THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 5,565 5,539
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 29 At 31/03/2025, development projects included a number of retail units at the Bellefleur retail park in Couillet (Belgium) and the shopping galery at Avenue de Fré in Uccle (Belgium); these projects are currently in the planning permission application phase. This item also includes the first expenditure on the project to extend the supermarket in Jambes (Belgium). NOTE 3 Financial debts (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Non-current financial debts 248,392 196,391 a. Credit institutions 213,449 146,557 c. Other - Medium Term Notes and Bonds 30,413 45,410 d. Other - Financial debts IFRS 16 4,529 4,424 Current financial debts 73,882 115,280 a. Credit institutions 31,125 64,763 c. Other - Commercial Papers, Medium Term Notes and Bonds 42,757 50,517 TOTAL 322,274 311,671 The average cost of debt and the structure of financial debts are described above in sections 1.2. and 1.4. of this half-yearly financial report. As mentioned above, Ascencio continued its refinancing programme, with the conclusion of 3 new bank financing arrangements for a total amount of €60 million and an average committed duration of more than 6 years. At 31/03/2025, the breakdown of financial debts was as follows: 77% bank borrowing, 14% bond debts (including Medium Term Notes) and 9% Commercial Paper debts. At that date, the Company had €130.0 million in undrawn credit lines, of which €27.7 million was reserved for the back -up of current Commercial Paper issues ( vs €158.3 million, of which €39.5 million was for the back -up at 30/09/2024).
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 30 NOTE 4 Financial instruments At 31/03/2025, 75.0% of the Company’s debt was at floating rates (compared with 70.8% at 30/09/2024). In order to limit the interest rate risk associated with this type of financing, the Company has put in place an interest rate hedging policy. At the date of this half-yearly financial report, hedging consisted of 35 IRS (interest rate swap) contracts for a total notional amount of €543 million, of which €243 million were effective at 31/03/2025 and €300 million will be effective at a later date (compared with 32 contracts for a total of €518 million, of which €223 million were effective as at 30/09/2024 respectively). Ascencio does not apply hedge accounting to the derivative financial instruments that it holds. Therefore, these instruments are considered as speculative instruments under IFRS, and changes in their market value are directly and fully recognised in profit and loss. These financial instruments are all “level 2” derivatives within the meaning of IFRS 13. The market value of derivative financial instruments is advised at each balance sheet date by the financial institutions from which these instruments have been acquired. At 31/03/2025, taking into account these hedging instruments and the total fixed rate debt of €79.3 million, the Company’s hedging ratio is 95.2% (compared with 95.5% at 30/09/2024). NOTE 5 Dividend The Company distributed a dividend of €4.30 gross per share (€3.01 net per share) as remuneration for the 2023/2024 financial year. This dividend amounts to a total of €28.4 million for the 6,595,985 shares issued by the Company.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 31 NOTE 6 Segment information at 31/03/2025 The breakdown of the income statement by country is as follows : (€000s) Belgium France Spain Total 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 Rental income 15,044 14,859 11,032 10,517 1,002 973 27,078 26,349 Rental-related charges 15 -33 2 -43 0 0 16 -76 NET RENTAL RESULT 15,059 14,827 11,034 10,473 1,002 973 27,094 26,273 Recovery of property charges 334 275 152 147 76 16 563 438 Recovery of rental charges and taxes normally paid by tenants on let properties 3,784 3,600 2,686 2,678 109 138 6,578 6,415 Rental charges and taxes normally paid by tenants on let properties -3,847 -3,725 -2,683 -2,702 -109 -148 -6,639 -6,575 Other revenue and rental- related charges -18 82 3 -41 -12 -151 -27 -110 PROPERTY RESULT 15,312 15,059 11,192 10,555 1,067 827 27,570 26,441 Technical costs -384 -521 -61 -56 -87 -11 -532 -588 Commercial costs -344 -155 -85 -73 -1 0 -429 -228 Rental charges and taxes on unlet properties -173 -60 -45 -14 0 0 -217 -74 Property management costs -1,049 -916* -406 -431 -7 -6 -1,462 -1,353* Other property charges -34 -132 -32 -21 -2 -1 -68 -154 PROPERTY CHARGES -1,983 -1,784 -628 -595 -98 -18 -2,709 -2,398 PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT 13,328 13,274 10,564 9,960 969 809 24,861 24,044 Corporate overheads -2,228 -2,058* -301 -269 -15 -13 -2,544 -2,340* Other operating income and charges 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 OPERATING RESULT BEFORE RESULT ON PORTFOLIO 11,101 11,216 10,262 9,703 954 796 22,317 21,715 Net gains and losses on disposals of investment properties 43 1 0 0 0 0 43 1 Change in the fair value of investment properties -611 3,545 41 -5,926 0 482 -571 -1,898
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 32 (€000s) Belgium France Spain Total 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 OPERATING RESULT 10,533 14,763 10,303 3,777 954 1,278 21,790 19,818 Financial income 472 3 0 0 0 0 472 3 Interest charges -2,671 -2,944 -226 -277 -94 0 -2,991 -3,221 Other financial charges -478 -333 -23 -22 -2 -2 -503 -357 Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities 322 -10,517 0 0 0 0 322 -10,517 FINANCIAL RESULT -2,355 -13,791 -249 -299 -96 -2 -2,700 -14,092 RESULT BEFORE TAX 8,178 972 10,054 3,478 858 1,277 19,090 5,726 Corporate tax -6 41 -407 -37 0 0 -412 4 NET RESULT 8,172 1,013 9,647 3,441 858 1,277 18,677 5,731 * Reprocessing of the figures at 31/03/2024 related to the reclassification of an amount of €95,000 between Corporate overheads and Property charges. This segmentation is consistent with the Group’s organisation and the Company’s internal reporting to management.
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 33 4.6. STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT Statutory auditor's report to the Board of Directors of Ascencio SA on the review of the condensed consolidated interim financial information as at March 31, 2025 and for the 6-month period then ended Introduction We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of financial position of Ascencio SA as at March 31, 2025, the condensed consolidated profit and loss account and statement of other comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of movements in equity and the condensed consolidated cash flow statement for the 6 -month period then ended, and notes to the interim financial information (“the condensed consolidated interim financial information”). The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed consolidated interim financial inf ormation in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this condensed consolidated interim financial information based on our review. Scope of Review We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity”. A review of interim financial information consists of making inq uiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Conclusion Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial information as at March 31, 2025 and for the 6-month period then ended is not prepared, in all material respects , in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting” as adopted by the European Union. Zaventem, May 21, 2025 KPMG Bedrijfsrevisoren - Réviseurs d’Entreprises Statutory Auditor represented by Jean-François Kupper Bedrijfsrevisor / Réviseur d’Entreprises
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 34 5. DECLARATION BY RESPONSIBLE PERSONS The Board of Directors of Ascencio SA hereby declares that to the best of its knowledge: • the condensed financial statements, prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, give a true and fair view of the assets, financial position and results of the Company and of the companies included in the consolidation; • the interim management report contains a true account of the significant events and main transactions between related parties that have taken place in the first six months of the financial year and their effect on the condensed financial statements, as well as a description of the main risks and uncertainties for the remaining months of the financial year. 6. INFORMATION ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This interim financial report contains forward-looking information based on the Company’s estimates and projections and its reasonable expectations in respect of external events and factors. By its very nature, such forward -looking information carries with it risks and uncertainties that could lead to results, the financial situation, performance and actual achievements diverging. Given these factors of uncertainty, statements about the future cannot be guaranteed. 7. FINANCIAL CALENDAR Interim statement at 30/06/2025 13/08/2025 (5.40 p.m.) Press release on annual results at 30/09/2025 26/11/2025 (5.40 p.m.) Ordinary general meeting 2024/2025 30/01/2026 (2.30 p.m.) 8. FACT SHEET Company name Ascencio SA Status Belgian Real Estate Investment Trust (B-REIT) Address Avenue Jean Mermoz 1 Building H Box 4 6041 Gosselies, Belgium Telephone +32 (71) 91 95 00 E-mail info@ascencio.be Website www.ascencio.be Company Register Charleroi Company number BE 0881 334 476 Date of foundation 10/05/2006 Approval as a B-REIT 28/10/2014 Duration Indefinite Statutory auditor KPMG Réviseurs d’entreprise represented by Jean-François Kupper Property experts Jones Lang LaSalle Cushman & Wakefield CBRE Financial year-end 30 September Share capital €39,575,910 Number of shares 6,595,985 Listing Euronext Brussels Fair value of the real estate portfolio €740 million Number of properties 100 Type of properties Out-of-town retail parks, food supermarkets and others
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 35 ABOUT ASCENCIO Ascencio SA is a company incorporated under Belgian law, specialising in commercial property investments, and more specifically, supermarkets and retail parks. The Company is present in Belgium, France and Spain, respectively under the status of B-REIT, SIIC and SOCIMI. With its multidisciplinary team, it manages its assets and its relations with its tenant-retailers in a responsible manner, particularly in terms of sustainability. The fair value of its portfolio amounts to approximately €740 million, spread over a hundred or so real estate assets with a total surface area of around 442,000 m² and generating rental income exceeding €53 million a year. Ascencio SA is listed on Euronext Brussels. Its stock market capitalisation amounted to €290 million at 31/03/2025. For more information, please visit www.ascencio.be. This half-yearly report is also available in Dutch and English, but only the French version of the document has full force and effect. The Dutch and English versions are free translations, prepared under the responsibility of Ascencio. AURORE ANBERGEN Head of IR, Marketing & Communication Tel : +32 (0)71.91.95.23 aurore.anbergen@ascencio.be CÉDRIC BIQUET Chief Financial Officer Tel : +32 (0)71.91.95.00 VINCENT H. QUERTON Chief Executive Officer Tel : +32 (0)71.91.95.00
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 36 RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (APMS) Following the coming into force of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) “ESMA guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures”, the Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) used in this press release are identified by a footnote. The definition of the APMs and the use made of them can be found at the end of the 2024 Annual Report, which is available on Ascencio’s website (www.ascencio.be). Operating margin 31/03/2024 31/03/2023 Operating result before result on portfolio (€000S) = A 21,715 20,875 Rental income (€000S) = B 26,349 25,066 OPERATING MARGIN = A / B 82.4% 83.3% Average cost of debt 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 Net interest charges (heading XXI excluding IFRS 16) (€000s) 2,901 3,126 Commissions on undrawn balances under credit facilities 400 274 Opening commission and charges for credit facilities 58 45 TOTAL COST OF FINANCIAL DEBTS = A 3,359 3,446 WEIGHTED AVERAGE DEBT FOR THE PERIOD = B 307,910 319,426 AVERAGE COST OF DEBT = A / B 2.18% 2.16% Hedging ratio (€000s) 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 Fixed-rate financial debts 79,267 89,542 Financial debts converted into fixed-rate debts by means of IRS 223,000 223,000 Financial debts converted into fixed-rate debts by means of IRS -20,000 -20,000 TOTAL FIXED RATE OR FIXED FINANCIAL DEBTS = A 282,267 292,542 CAPPED FINANCIAL DEBTS 20,000 0 TOTAL UNHEDGED FINANCIAL DEBTS 15,150 13,750 TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBTS = B 317,417 306,292 HEDGING RATIO = A / B 95.2% 95.5%
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www.ascencio.be Press release ● 37 EPRA INDICATORS EPRA (the European Public Real Estate Association) is the voice of Europe’s publicly traded real estate sector, representing more than 290 members and over €840 billion in assets. EPRA publishes recommendations for defining the main performance indicators applicable to listed real estate companies. These recommendations are contained in the report “EPRA Reporting: Best Practices Recommendations Guidelines” (“EPRA BPR”). This report is available on the EPRA website (www.epra.com). Ascencio subscribes to this move to standardise reporting with a view to improving the quality and comparability of information for investors. EPRA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 31/03/2025 31/03/2024 EPRA Earnings (€000s) Earnings from operational activities. 18,983 17,952 EPRA Earnings per share (€) 2.88 2.72 EPRA Cost Ratio (including direct vacancy costs) Administrative & operating costs (including costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. 17.58% 17.58% EPRA Cost Ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) Administrative & operating costs (excluding costs of direct vacancy) divided by gross rental income. 16.78% 17.30% 31/03/2025 30/09/2024 EPRA NRV (€000s) The EPRA NRV assumes that entities never sell assets and provide an estimation of the value required to rebuild the entity. 456,402 466,664 EPRA NRV per share (€) 69.19 70.75 EPRA NTA (€000s) The EPRA NTA assumes that entities buy and sell assets, thereby crystallising certain levels of unavoidable deferred tax. 423,676 434,008 EPRA NTA per share (€) 64.23 65.80 EPRA NDV (€000s) The EPRA NDV represents the value accruing to the Company's shareholders under an asset disposal scenario, resulting in the settlement of deferred taxes, the liquidation of financial instruments and the recognition of other liabilities for their maximum amount, net of any resulting tax. 433,235 442,416 EPRA NDV per share (€) 65.68 67.07 EPRA Net Inital Yield (NIY) Annualised rental income based on the cash rents passing at the balance sheet date, less non-recoverable property operating expenses, divided by the market value of the property, increased with (estimated) purchaser's costs. 6.42% 6.44% EPRA Topped-up NIY This measure incorporates an adjustment to the EPRA NIY in respect of the expiration of rent-free periods or other unexpired lease incentives such as discounted rent periods and step rents. 6.48% 6.50% EPRA Vacancy Rate Estimated Market Rental Value (ERV) of vacant space divided by ERV of the whole portfolio. 3.27% 2.25% EPRA LTV The EPRA LTV aims to represent the Company's indebtedness compared to the market value of its assets. 43.47% 42.12%