# Castellum

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## Overview

Castellum is a prominent commercial property company in the Nordic region, focusing on sustainable and long-term property management. The company owns and manages a diverse portfolio of properties, including offices, public sector buildings, warehouses, and retail spaces, primarily located in growth cities across Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Castellum is committed to sustainability, with a significant portion of its asset portfolio certified for sustainability. The company actively engages in developing, refining, and modernizing its properties to meet tenant needs and market demands.

## Products & services

• Commercial office spaces
• Public sector properties
• Warehouse and light industrial spaces
• Retail properties
• Property development and management
• Sustainability-certified properties

- **Offices** (61%) — Includes commercial office spaces in city centers.
- **Public Sector Properties** (16%) — Properties leased to state and municipal operations.
- **Warehouse/Light Industry** (14%) — Includes warehouse and light industrial spaces.
- **Retail** (5%) — Retail properties located in or near city centers.
- **Developments and Land** (4%) — Includes developments and undeveloped land.

- Commercial office spaces
- Public sector properties
- Warehouse and light industrial spaces
- Retail properties
- Property development and management
- Sustainability-certified properties

## Customers

Castellum serves a wide range of tenants across various industries, with a focus on commercial and public sector clients. The company maintains a diversified lease portfolio, minimizing exposure to individual tenants and spreading risk across different customer sizes and industries. Castellum's tenants include state and municipal operations, providing stability and long-term growth potential. The company has approximately 7,400 commercial leases and 450 residential leases, with an average contract length of 3.6 years. This diverse tenant base supports Castellum's strategy of maintaining low vacancy rates and stable rental income.

- **Commercial Businesses** (primary) — Leasing office and retail spaces for business operations.
- **Public Sector** (primary) — Leasing properties for state and municipal operations.
- **Industrial Clients** (secondary) — Leasing warehouse and light industrial spaces.
- **Retailers** (secondary) — Leasing retail spaces in city centers.

- State and municipal operations for stability and long-term growth
- Commercial businesses seeking office and retail spaces
- Industrial clients needing warehouse and light industrial spaces
- Retailers looking for city center locations
- Tenants valuing sustainability-certified properties
- Diverse tenant base reduces risk of rent losses

## Geography

Castellum's property portfolio is concentrated in key growth cities across Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, with additional exposure in Norway through its associated company Entra. The company's strategic focus on these regions provides access to stable and growing markets. Castellum's properties are primarily located in or near city centers, offering good communication links and supplementary services. This geographic focus supports Castellum's long-term growth strategy by ensuring proximity to major economic hubs and reducing exposure to market volatility.

- Concentrated in growth cities in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland
- Exposure in Norway through associated company Entra
- Properties located in or near city centers
- Focus on stable and growing markets
- Strategic geographic focus supports long-term growth

## Strategy

Castellum's strategic priorities include improving profitability through cost control, reducing vacancies, and divesting non-core assets. The company aims to achieve a 10% return on equity over a full economic cycle by focusing on core property management activities. Castellum is committed to sustainability, with a significant portion of its asset portfolio certified for sustainability. The company also seeks to enhance its properties and increase flexibility in its portfolio to capitalize on market opportunities. These strategic initiatives are designed to strengthen Castellum's competitive position and ensure long-term growth.

- **Improve profitability** (medium-term) — To achieve a 10% return on equity over a full economic cycle.
- **Sustainability** (long-term) — To maintain a competitive edge and meet market demands.
- **Portfolio flexibility** (medium-term) — To capitalize on market opportunities and enhance profitability.

- Focus on improving profitability and return on equity
- Cost control and reducing vacancies as key priorities
- Divesting non-core assets to streamline operations
- Commitment to sustainability in property management
- Enhancing properties and increasing portfolio flexibility

## Risks

Castellum faces several risks, including property market fluctuations, tax changes, and financing challenges. The company actively manages these risks by maintaining a strong balance sheet and a low loan-to-value ratio. Operational risks are mitigated through a diversified tenant portfolio and strategic geographic focus. Financial risks include interest rate fluctuations and changes in financing terms, which Castellum addresses through active asset management and financial policies. Sustainability risks are also considered, with a focus on maintaining a high percentage of sustainability-certified properties.

- **Property market fluctuations** [high] — Affect asset values and rental income.
- **Interest rate fluctuations** [medium] — Impact financing costs and profitability.
- **Tax changes** [medium] — Could affect financial performance.

- Property market fluctuations affecting asset values
- Tax changes impacting financial performance
- Financing challenges due to interest rate fluctuations
- Operational risks from tenant diversification
- Sustainability risks in property management

## Accounting

Castellum's financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, with specific attention to investment property valuations and goodwill impairment. The company uses fair value measurements for its property portfolio, which can significantly impact reported earnings. Goodwill is recognized from business combinations, with impairment tests conducted regularly to ensure accurate valuations. Castellum's financial policies also include maintaining a low loan-to-value ratio and managing interest rate risks, which are critical for financial stability and reporting accuracy.

- **Fair value measurements** — high
- **Goodwill impairment** — medium

- Fair value measurements for investment properties
- Goodwill impairment tests conducted regularly
- Low loan-to-value ratio maintained for financial stability
- Interest rate risk management impacts financial reporting

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*Last updated: 2026-08-11T04:04:51.486443+00:00*
