HSC Fund - portfolio value increases to CHF 750 million

Ad hoc announcement according to article 53 KR, February 08, 2022

Zurich, February 08, 2022 - The Helvetica Swiss Commercial Fund (HSC Fund) increases the rental income by 8.2% in 2021 based on unaudited results.

The fund management company looks back on a successful financial year for the HSC Fund. The fund is fully invested and the acquisitions from the previous year contributed to full year income for the first time. This led to an 8.2% increase in rental and building lease income from CHF 38.8 million to CHF 42.0 million. The market value of the real estate portfolio increased by 0.8% to CHF 750 million at the end of the previous year. This increase was mainly achieved through successful lettings and dedicated asset management.
Due to various acquisitions in the financial year 2020 and the associated one-off revaluations, the return on investment was 6.9%. Since no acquisitions were made in 2021, the net income was slightly higher and resulted in correspondingly lower revaluations, leading to a return on investment of 5.4% in 2021.

As of December 31, 2021, the fund comprises 35 properties with a total leasable area of over 300,000 m2. For further information on the HSC Fund, please refer to the HSC Fund factsheet as of December 31, 2021. The annual report will be published on March 15, 2022.

About Helvetica
Helvetica Property Investors AG is a leading real estate fund management company and asset management firm. We deliver sustainable value to our clients through active, long-term ownership of safe and stable real estate investments. With a fully integrated real estate investment platform, we are able to provide both standardized investment products and customized investment plans. We are proud of our longstanding reputation for outstanding client service and dedication to responsible ownership. Our firm is approved and regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

About Helvetica Swiss Commercial Fund
The HSC Fund is a Swiss real estate fund listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and open to all investors. The HSC Fund invests in commercial and industrial properties in the major economic areas of Switzerland. The fund's portfolio is geared towards long-term value preservation and features high location and property quality as well as broad diversification. The investment objective is mainly the long-term preservation of value and the distribution of reasonable profits. The HSC Fund is approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA.

Listing SIX Swiss Exchange; ticker symbol HSC; valor 33 550 793; ISIN CH0335507932

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