Sonae Imobiliária SGPS, SA Lugar do Espido Via Norte Apartado 1197 4471-909 Maia Portugal Telephone Management (+351) 22 010 44 34 (+351) 22 010 44 36 General (+351) 22 010 44 63 FAX (+351) 22 010 46 98 www.sonaeimobiliaria.com For the nine months ended 30 September 2004 Operational Direct Profits grew 36% to 35.5 million Sale of 50% of Parque Atlântico to the SIERRA Fund for 26.1 million Opening of Luz del Tajo (Toledo, Spain) INTRODUCTION The consolidated net profits (after minority interests) of Sonae Imobilária totalled 45.32 million for the first nine months of 2004, compared to 170.52 million for the same period of last year. However, last year s figure was impacted both, by the set up of the SIERRA Fund in September 2003, and by the sale, in March 2003, of 50% of Vasco da Gama. In consolidated terms, Sonae Imobiliária ended the first nine months of 2004 with Direct profits of 35.5 million, equal to an increase of 36% compared to the same period of last year. Consolidated operational cash flow (EBITDA) reached 75.44 million compared to 66.99 million in the third quarter of 2003, an increase of 12.6%, despite the sale of 50% of Vasco da Gama to ING Real Estate in March 2003, with the consequent reduction in rents and other income. EBITDA was positively influenced by the openings of Parque Atlântico (Azores, Portugal), Coimbra Retail Park (Coimbra, Portugal), Estação Viana (Viana do Castelo, Portugal) and the expansion of CascaiShopping (Cascais, Portugal) in 2003, as well as by the openings of Dos Mares (Murcia, Spain), Avenida M40 (Madrid, Spain) and Boavista Shopping (São Paulo, Brazil) during the current year. Consolidated indirect profit for the first nine months of 2004 totalled 40.41 million. The Value created on investments, based on independent valuation, was 53.94 million, of which 31.64 million relates to the value created by shopping and leisure centres already operating at the end of 2003 and 22.3 million to shopping and leisure centres opened during 2004. The sale of Parque Atlântico (Azores, Portugal) to the SIERRA Fund generated a profit of 0.9 million and the sale, in the first quarter of 2004, of Sintra Retail Park (Sintra, Portugal) generated a profit of 2.07 million. These gains were reduced by the effect of the decision to abandon the Parque Jockey project in Brazil ( 2.2 million). Deferred Taxes are those resulting from the valuation change, during the period, of Investment Properties. Consolidated net profits before minority interests were 75.91 million compared to 178.69 million in the first nine months of 2003. Minorities include the 49.9% minority interest of the Sierra Fund, as well as the minority interests in Dos Mares (35%), Avenida M40 (40%) and Luz del Tajo (35%). Share Capital 162.244.860 Maia Commercial Registry number 2252 A) Fiscal Number 502 290 811 Page 1 / 7
The consolidated Balance Sheet shows the sound financial position of Sonae Imobiliária. Gearing (measured as net indebtedness as a percentage of total assets less cash and equivalents) was 26.3% as at 30 September 2004, a very favourable percentage for this type of business. MAIN EVENTS The main events during the first nine months of 2004 were the following: February: SIERRA and Miller Development sold Sintra Retail Park, in Portugal, for 29.7 million to Continental Europe Retail Fund, managed by the UK s Pillar Property PLC. March: Shopping and Leisure Centre Dos Mares, Murcia, Spain, held by Sonae Imobiliária (65%) and the Eroski Group (35%), opened its doors to the public on March 31. With a total investment of 36.5 million and 24,257 m2 of GLA, it is the largest development of its kind in the Spanish region of La Manga, and recreates a Mediterranean atmosphere. The centre was inaugurated with 59 of the 76 shops already let, more than 88% of its respective GLA. April: Avenida M40, Madrid, Spain, opened its doors to the public on April 20, aiming to become one of the main shopping and leisure destinations for the more than two million inhabitants of the southern area of Madrid. Held by Sonae Imobiliária (60%) and the Eroski Group (40%), it represents a total investment of 105 million, with 48,360 m2 of GLA and more than 92% of its commercial area already let; CascaiShopping, Cascais, Portugal, was distinguished by the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) with the award for Best Shopping Centre Expansion and Renovation in 2003. Boavista Shopping, Sonae Imobiliária s new Shopping and Leisure Centre in Brazil, opened its doors to the public on April 27 in Santo Amaro, one of the largest districts of São Paulo. Sonae Imobiliária owns 97.5% of the Centre, and the other 2.5% are owned by the Brazilian company Enplanta Engenharia, our partner in Brazil. With 23,800 m2 of GLA, it represents an investment of 19.9 million and is considered to be an important symbol of development in the region. June: A new partnership was set up with Foncière Euris to develop a shopping and leisure centre at Alexander Platz in Berlin, Germany. A construction licence Page 2 / 7
was requested for this new project at the end of June, and it will involve a total investment of 290 million, with 53,000 m2 of GLA. September: The sale of 50% of Parque Atlântico (Azores, Portugal) to the Sierra Fund for 26.1 million euro was the first sale of a property to this Fund after its set up. The Shopping and Leisure Centre Luz del Tajo, Toledo, Spain opened its doors to the public on 28 September, the first such centre in Toledo. Held by Sonae Imobilária (65%) and the Eroski Group (35%), it is an investment of 77 million with 132 shops and 42,500 m2 of GLA, of which 96% has already been let. BUSINESSES SONAE IMOBILIÁRIA ASSETS The overall performance of Sonae Imobiliária s shopping and leisure centres was in line with expectations for the first nine months of 2004. Portugal In Portugal, Sonae Imobiliária is the owner (or co-owner) of 14 shopping and leisure centres, 1 retail park and 2 commercial galleries, with a total of 651 thousand m2 of GLA. Total rental income increased 13.9% compared to the same period of 2003. It should be noted that Parque Atlântico (Azores), Estação Viana (Viana do Castelo) and Coimbra Retail Park (Coimbra) opened during the fourth quarter of 2003. On a like-for-like basis, total rental income increased 6.7%. Spain In Spain, Sonae Imobiliária is the owner (or co-owner) of 9 shopping and leisure centres, with a total of 427 thousand m2 of GLA. Total rental income increased 11.8% compared to the same period of 2003. It should be noted that Dos Mares (Murcia), Avenida M40 (Madrid) and Luz del Tajo (Toledo) opened during 2004. On a like-for-like basis, total rental income increased 2.1%. SONAE IMOBILIÁRIA DEVELOPMENT Portugal During the third quarter of 2004, the construction and marketing of the three Shopping Centres under development, Covilhã Shopping (Covilhã), LoureShopping (Loures), and Rio Sul (Seixal), Page 3 / 7
continued as planned. These centres are expected to open from the autumn of 2005 onwards, and represent a total investment of 155.8 million, with 93,900 m2 of GLA. Setúbal Retail Park (Setúbal) is the company s third investment of this type in Portugal, in joint venture (50/50) with Miller Developments, the company s partner for the retail park business in Portugal and Spain. The project is awaiting a construction license, which the company believes will be issued shortly. It is estimated that the investment will total around 22.1 million. Spain The construction and marketing of the shopping and leisure centre Zubiarte, Bilbao, are proceeding at a brisk pace. This joint venture between Sonae Imobiliária and the ING Group (50/50) is scheduled to open on 26 November. This project represents an investment of 83.4 million, with 20,700 m2 of GLA. Construction and marketing continues at Plaza Éboli shopping and leisure centre in Pinto (Madrid region). The centre, in partnership with the Eroski Group (65/35), represents an investment of 55.5 million. It will have 32,900 m2 of GLA with 112 shops and parking for about 1,000 cars. It is scheduled to open in March 2005. Construction of Plaza Mayor Shopping, Malaga, is expected to begin by the end of the current year, immediately after obtaining the construction licence. This joint venture with Castle City (75/25) represents a 41 million investment with 16,800 m2 of GLA. Germany The shopping and leisure centre at Alexander Platz in Berlin is being developed in joint venture with Foncière Euris. It will have 53,000 m2 of GLA and represents an investment of around 290 million. An excavation license has already been obtained and construction is expected to start before year-end. The development of the shopping and leisure centre 3DO, Dortmund, continues. The net investment is estimated to amount to 290 million with 58,000 m2 of GLA. Construction is expected to start at the beginning of next year after the conclusion of negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (German Rail Road Company). Greece Construction and marketing continues at the Mediterranean Cosmos shopping and leisure centre, Thessalonica. This centre, held 39.9% by Sonae Charagionis, and 60.1% by LAMDA Developments will have 47,000 m2 of GLA and represents a total investment of around 104 million. It is scheduled to open next year. Page 4 / 7
Efforts continue, through Sonae Charagionis, - the Company s joint venture with Charagionis Group (50/50), to obtain the necessary licenses to develop Aegean Park. This shopping and leisure centre in the Greater Athens area represents a total investment of around 152 million with 60,500 m2 of GLA. Italy In Brescia, construction of a new shopping and leisure centre should start at the beginning of next year, immediately after obtaining the construction license. This 29,000 m2 shopping centre with an investment of about 114 million is being developed in partnership with AIG (40%) and Coimpredil (10%). Opening is planned for the spring of 2006. SONAE IMOBILIÁRIA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Property Management business continued to expand during the first nine months of 2004. The company s portfolio increased in Spain with the opening of Dos Mares and Avenida M40. The business now manages 1,470 thousand m2 of GLA. Portugal Sonae Imobiliária managed 936 thousand m2 of GLA during the third quarter of 2004. During the nine months of 2004, visitor numbers were over 197.9 million (an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period of 2003), and tenant sales grew 10.1%. On a like for like basis, sales grew 4.3% and visits 0.4%. Spain Sonae Imobiliária began managing Luz del Tajo (Toledo) in the third quarter of 2004. The management portfolio now includes 10 shopping centres and 2 galleries. Sonae Imobilária currently manages 482 thousand m2 of GLA. Performance was positive during the first nine months with a 19.4% increase in sales and 13.7% increase in visits. On a like-for-like basis, sales and visits increased 6.9% and 2.1%, respectively. Italy Sonae Imobiliária in a joint venture with Espansione Commerciale, manages Orio Centre in Bergamo, one of the largest Shopping Centres in Italy and has signed two contracts with Pirelli Real Estate to become the property manager of two new shopping centres to be inaugurated early 2005. The Centre has 56 thousand m2 of GLA and 132 contracts with tenants. Page 5 / 7
In view of the economic situation in Italy, the performance of the centre is considered reasonable with visits and sales at the same level as last year. SONAE IMOBILIÁRIA BRAZIL After the opening of Boavista Shopping, São Paulo, on April 27, Sonae Imobiliária is now the owner (or co-owner) of 7 shopping and leisure centres, equal to a total of 242 thousand m2 of GLA. Total rental income from the Brazilian portfolio increased 14.1% in Brazilian real, compared to the same period last year. On a like-for-like basis, growth was 10.3%. The portfolio received around 46.5 million visits (an increase of 11.3% over the same period of last year), with sales of more than 906.5 million Brazilian real ( 248.9 million) an increase of 16.6% (in Brazilian real) compared to the same period of last year. On a like-for-like basis, visits increased 5.9% and sales increased 13.8%. The expansion and renovation of the Shopping Penha (east side of São Paulo) continues. With a total investment of around 11.6 million, totally funded by Sonae Imobiliária, this expansion will add an extra 10,900 m2 of GLA. After the opening of the centre, planned for October, Sonae Imobiliária will become its major shareholder. Exercising due prudence and caution, Sonae Imobiliária will continue to analyse other investment opportunities in the Brazilian market. Annexe: Consolidated Financial Statements (un-audited). Page 6 / 7
Sonae Imobiliária Consolidated Profit and Loss Account ( 000) Direct Income from Investments 3Q04 YTD 132.374 3Q03 YTD 117.810 % 04/03 12,4% Operating costs 53.302 38.222 39% Other costs 3.630 12.594-71% Direct costs from investments 56.931 50.816 12% EBITDA 75.442 66.994 12,6% Depreciation 3.455 4.393-21% Recurrent net financial costs 24.744 20.253 22% Direct profit before taxes 47.243 42.348 12% Corporate tax 11.743 16.261-28% Direct profit 35.501 26.087 36% Realized on properties 457 122.141-100% Value created on investments 53.941 51.061 6% Indirect income 54.398 173.203-69% Deferred tax 13.987 20.604-32% Indirect profit 40.411 152.599-74% Net profit before minorities 75.912 178.686-58% Minorities 30.594 8.171 274% Net profit 45.318 170.515-73% Sonae Imobiliária Consolidated Balance Sheet Var. 30-09-2004 31-12-2003 ( 000) (04-03) Investment properties 1.827.541 1.582.306 245.235 Properties under development and others 189.589 231.088-41.499 Goodwill 8.666 9.484-818 Deferred taxes 18.392 17.513 879 Other assets 120.790 134.044-13.253 Deposits 258.925 290.267-31.342 Total assets 2.423.903 2.264.701 159.202 Net worth 788.165 747.220 40.945 Minorities 235.327 194.630 40.697 Bank loans 828.442 764.778 63.664 Shareholder loans from minorities 118.641 135.966-17.325 Deferred taxes 281.953 265.253 16.700 Other liabilities 171.375 156.854 14.521 Total liabilities 1.400.411 1.322.851 77.560 Net worth, minorities and liabilities 2.423.903 2.264.701 159.202 Page 7 / 7