Net turnover amounted to SEK 14.8 m (15.2) for the period January - March Value changes, SEK -371.6 m, realized losses, SEK -15.2 m, and impairment losses, SEK -32.0 m in the property portfolio lead to a result after tax that amounted to SEK -417.8 m (46.9) for the period January - March. Earnings per share amounted to SEK -36.77 (6.91) for the period January-March The economic environment in Russia is still difficult, even though there are some recent signs of relief such as rising oil price, healthier financial markets and a stronger Rouble. Despite such positive signs, the activity on the real estate transactions market in St Petersburg is low. Book value of the properties amounts to SEK 1,260.8 m (1,662.8). The non-liquid market complicates the assessment of a fair market value. Ruric continues its efforts to find a long term financing solution for the company, as well as extending the investment agreement on Moika/Glinki. After the end of the period, Ruric and Storm Real Estate signed and closed the sale of Grifon House. The transaction is partly paid according to agreed payment schedule. Attached: The full Interim Report For further information, please contact Craig Anderson, CEO Phone +7 812 703 35 50 (St. Petersburg) phone +46 8 509 00 100 (Stockholm) email craig@ruric.com web www.ruric.com ABOUT RURIC Ruric's business concept is to acquire, develop, manage, let and divest real estate in St Petersburg, Russia, with a focus on commercial premises of the highest quality in the best locations that can thereby contribute positively to the business of the tenants. The company has the vision of becoming a leading real estate company in central St Petersburg. The strategy is to identify real estate with great potential in the central parts of St Petersburg, create suitable acquisition structures and acquire at the best price. After renovations, commercial premises of the highest class are offered to tenants that are looking for the best possible premises in the best locations and are willing to pay for it. Ruric's Certified Advisor at First North is Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag
Interim Report January - March 2009
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