Swiss Life REF (CH) European Properties: imminent capital increase

Existing and new investors¹ can participate in the capital increase. The scheduled issue will take place on a best-effort basis. Six (6) subscription rights entitle the holder to purchase one (1) new unit. The issue price is EUR 105.00. In total, a maximum of 777 777 new units will be issued. The actual number will be defined by the fund management company following the expiry of the subscription period. The subscription period is from 9 September to 22 September 2021 and payment under subscription is planned for 29 September 2021. 

The issue proceeds are to be used primarily to finance properties in Germany and Belgium that are already secured or exclusive.

The real estate fund Swiss Life REF (CH) European Properties was launched on 30 November 2017. Its portfolio composition and performance have since developed well. The fund invests in office, retail and residential real estate that holds its value as well as mixed-use properties in European metropolitan regions. It focuses on central locations in large cities and on regional centres and their suburbs. 

At the end of July 2021, the well-diversified portfolio consisted of fifteen properties in Germany, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Finland and the Netherlands with a market value of EUR 544.9 million. The portfolio was further diversified in line with strategy through the purchase of a commercial property in Lyon in the last financial year. The property at Avenue Jean Jaurès 210 is fully let on a long-term lease to fifteen companies from various sectors. The building enjoys a very good micro-location in the Gerland submarket, a highly diverse district with excellent public transport access. Furthermore, the fund sold the property at Uhlandstrasse 149 in Dortmund at a profit during the past financial year as part of a portfolio adjustment. 

Advantages of European real estate investments
Investments in European real estate generate attractive returns in the current sustained low interest rate environment. They also have a low correlation to other asset classes. Swiss investors can use European real estate investments to significantly diversify their portfolios. Additional advantages include stable returns through rental income and potential inflation protection. 

Responsible investing
Swiss Life Asset Managers has been a signatory to UN PRI since 2018. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are systematically integrated into the investment and risk management processes at Swiss Life Asset Managers. In the real estate investment business, appropriate criteria are taken into account both in the purchase as well as in construction projects and property management.

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