Helvetica acquired properties worth over CHF 240 million in the last two months

The newly acquired residential properties are very well located in the cantons of Basel-Stadt, Bern, St. Gallen, Thurgau and Zurich. They will increase the existing property portfolio of the Helvetica Swiss Living Fund (HSL Fund) by almost 500 apartments and by more than CHF 7 million in annual rental income by the end of January 2022. The occupancy rate of these properties is over 97%. Six of the twelve properties acquired were notarized at the beginning of January 2022 and will thus contribute fully to the earnings of 2022. They are located in the cantons of St. Gallen and Zurich and have a market value of CHF 74 million.

The two special properties acquired by the Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund (HSO Fund) are almost fully let and consist of a logistics property in Buchs, Canton of Zurich, and a consolidation purchase in Sion, Canton of Valais.

Peer Kocur, Head of Investment Management, is pleased: "The proceeds from the capital increases of both funds were directly invested in the purchase of attractive properties. This significantly increases the diversification and fund size of both vehicles."

HSL Fund grew by 181%
In the past 13 months, the real estate portfolio was expanded by 25 high-quality residential properties. As of the end of January 2022, it comprises a total of 47 properties with over 1,300 apartments and a market value of CHF 575 million. Detailed information on the unaudited 2021 results can be found in the HSL Fund factsheet. The annual report will be published on March 21, 2022.

HSO Fund more than doubled
The highlights of the HSO Fund's investments in the financial year 2021 were the purchase of a specialist retailer with five attractive properties in Pratteln and the aforementioned properties in Buchs and Sion. With this portfolio diversification, the fair value increased by CHF 124 million from CHF 110 million to CHF 234 million. Detailed information on the unaudited 2021 results can be found in the HSO Fund factsheet. The annual report will be published on March 17, 2022.

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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.

Helvetica Swiss Living Fund
The HSL Fund is a Swiss real estate fund open exclusively to qualified investors. The HSL Fund invests in residential real estate throughout Switzerland, primarily where regional and national economic centers are easily accessible. The investment focus of the fund is on older and newer properties with stable and sustainable revenues. The investment objective is primarily to preserve the fund's long-term value and to distribute reasonable profits. The fund share units can be traded over-the-counter. The HSLFund is approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA. 

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Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund
The HSO Fund is a Swiss real estate fund open exclusively to qualified investors. The HSO Fund invests in special purpose properties in the Swiss economic centers. The focus is on fully let properties with long-term leases and few tenants generating stable income. The investment objective is mainly the long-term preservation of value and the distribution of reasonable profits. The fund share units can be traded over-the-counter. The HSO Fund is approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA.

Ticker Symbol HSO; Valor 43 472 505; ISIN CH0434725054