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Hufvudstaden provides office and retailing premises in prime locations in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The Company was founded in 1915 and is today one of Sweden's largest listed property companies and one of the strongest brands in the country in the property sector.

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    NK 100 111 77 STOCKHOLM
    +46-8 762 90 00
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    http://www.hufvudstaden.se
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    Hufvudstaden welcomes Swatch to Bibliotekstan

    The watch brand Swatch will open a new store at Smålandsgatan 20 in Bibliotekstan in the spring of 2025. The 60-square-meter space invites visitors into Swatch's playful world, where sporty design meets advanced technology.Swatch is a Swiss watch brand renowned for its innovative, colourful, and affordable timepieces. Founded in 1983 by Nicolas Hayek, the brand is part of the Swatch Group, one of the world’s largest watch manufacturers, which also owns prestigious brands such as Omega, Longines, and Breguet. Swatch has become a global phenomenon, recognized in many countries. The brand is

    Gothenburg gets its own Paradox Museum at Femman

    Several of the world’s major cities already feature a Paradox Museum that challenges visitors' senses and sparks their playfulness. In autumn 2025, Gothenburg will open its own museum after Hufvudstaden has signed a lease agreement with Paradox Museum for 760 square meters on the upper floor of the Femman shopping center in Nordstan. The museum is set to open in autumn 2025.Paradox Museum is part of a global network of museums, with 13 locations worldwide, with Stockholm being the first. Each museum has its own unique installations, but all follow the same core idea – to create a place

    AG Advokat extends lease agreement with Hufvudstaden

    Hufvudstaden’s current tenant, the law firm AG Advokat, has decided to extend its lease at Hufvudstaden’s premises on Regeringsgatan 38.In 2024, AG Advokat signed a new seven-year lease agreement with Hufvudstaden. This extension aligns perfectly with Hufvudstaden’s strategy of nurturing existing customer relationships, offering prime office locations in the city center, and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction in the industry.   “We are very pleased and grateful that AG Advokat has chosen to renew its agreement with us in the NK building. For us, this is valuable

    Hufvudstaden welcomes ARC’TERYX to Bibliotekstan

    ARC’TERYX is to open a 430 sqm store at Smålandsgatan 12 in Bibliotekstan in the spring of 2025. The store will be the brand’s first independent outlet in Sweden.ARC’TERYX is a Canadian outdoor brand founded in 1989 in North Vancouver. It is primarily known for creating technologically advanced and high-quality clothing and equipment for mountaineering, hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities in extreme environments. ARC’TERYX manufactures products that are among the most respected on the market and that offer a wide range of waterproof and insulated jackets, backpacks and other

    HOPE and Rodebjer extend their investment in Bibliotekstan

    Fashion brands HOPE and Rodebjer are to continue their physical retail investment with Hufvudstaden by extending their rental agreements. Hufvudstaden warmly welcomes the Swedish-founded global brands choosing to prolong their investment in the area, which is entirely in line with the company’s strategy to strengthen and develop Bibliotekstan as Scandinavia’s leading retail destination.Early in 2025, HOPE and Rodebjer will move to new premises in Bibliotekstan. Rodebjer to Norrmalmstorg 14 in a premises of approximately 170 square metres and Hope to a premises of some 80 square metres

    Hufvudstaden welcomes OBAYATY to Bibliotekstan

    In December, the beauty brand OBAYATY will open a temporary store at Mäster Samuelsgatan 6 in Bibliotekstan. OBAYATY is a Swedish brand that creates skincare and makeup for men.OBAYATY celebrates a modern interpretation of masculinity through products where skincare meets cosmetics. Since its launch earlier in 2024, OBAYATY has challenged the traditional beauty industry with unique products for men. Founded in Max Martin’s studio in LA and developed in Stockholm, the brand is represented at Dover Street Market in Paris, Selfridges in London, Voo Store in Berlin, and Macando in Milan. Now,

    Hemsö to be new tenant in Hufvudstaden’s Kvarteret Johanna

    Hufvudstaden has signed a lease agreement with Hemsö Fastighets AB, which is moving its regional office to the remodelled and extended Kvarteret Johanna in Gothenburg. The lease is for approximately 400 square metres and occupancy is planned for spring 2026.There is considerable interest in premises in Kvarteret Johanna. There is now just over a year left until the first office tenants can move in, and these include Vinge, Censor and EY. Hemsö is the latest company to sign a lease at the site.     “We’re excited about the move to Kvarteret Johanna. As several of our employees travel

    Interim Report January - September 2024

    · Net revenue from property management was SEK 1,583 million (1,515), an increase of 4 per cent. Including intra-Group rental revenue, net revenue from property management was SEK 1,731 million (1,654).   · Gross profit from property management increased by 5 per cent, totalling SEK 1,078 million (1,030). Including intra-Group rental revenue, gross profit from property management was SEK 1,226 million (1,169).   · Net result for the period was SEK -211 million (-1,585), equivalent to SEK -1.04 per share (-7.83). The negative result can be attributed to negative unrealised

    Hufvudstaden welcomes CAIA to Bibliotekstan

    Makeup brand CAIA will open its first independent flagship store in Sweden in the spring of 2025. The brand is opening a beauty destination of 455 square metres spread over two levels at Biblioteksgatan 5.From early 2025, you will be able to enjoy beauty brand CAIA in Bibliotekstan. The brand was founded in Stockholm by Bianca Ingrosso and Vanessa Lindblad who, together with beauty veterans Jesper Matsch and Mikael Snabb, saw a unique opportunity to enter the beauty market. The business idea was clear: to offer high-quality products at a reasonable price by selling products directly to

    Hufvudstaden retains record rating in key property barometer survey

    Hufvudstaden has once again taken first place in Sweden’s annual customer survey of office tenants, Fastighetsbarometer. In doing so, Hufvudstaden cements its top rating from last year, based on an overall customer satisfaction rating of 88. This is the seventh consecutive year that Hufvudstaden has topped the survey’s Large Companies category.“A big thank you to all our customers who help us continuously develop and improve by participating in the survey – your feedback is extremely important to us. This year, Hufvudstaden has retained its highest score ever, which we’re extremely proud of.

    Hannes Hasselrot new President of NK

    Hannes Hasselrot has been appointed as the new President of AB Nordiska Kompaniet. He will also be the Head of Hufvudstaden’s NK Business Area, as well as a member of Hufvudstaden’s Group Management. Hannes will take office by April 2025 at the latest.   Hannes Hasselrot has long-standing and broad experience from the retail industry, both in Sweden and internationally. He has held executive positions in companies such as Kronans Apotek, Peak Performance, H&M and Nicole Farhi. Over the past few years, Hannes has also been a driving force behind digitisation projects and e-commerce

    Change in number of shares and votes in Hufvudstaden

    When the total number of shares or votes in the company changes, the company shall by law publish information regarding the change.   At the 2001 Annual General Meeting, a share conversion clause was added to Hufvudstaden’s articles of association. Shareholders have the right at any time to request conversion of series C shares to series A shares. During the month of September 2024, 2 series C shares were converted to series A shares.   Through the share conversion, the total number of votes in the company has decreased from 1,030,073,807 to 1,030,073,609 votes. The total number

    Hufvudstaden launches new framework for green financing

    Hufvudstaden has developed a new framework for green financing to better reflect the company’s overall sustainability strategy. The new framework replaces the framework for green bonds from the year 2021.The framework has been designed to enable a wider spectrum of green financing opportunities and creates conditions for issuing green bonds and commercial paper as well as taking out green bank loans.   "With the updated green framework, we want to offer investors and banks an opportunity to participate in the green transition via our green investments. The financial sector has an

    Eurosko to open store, Arken Zoo to expand in Femman

    Scandinavia’s largest retail shoe chain Eurosko is to open a new store in Femman, Nordstan in November. The store will offer a wide range of shoes for the whole family and will also offer the new Shoe Gallery concept with international brands such as New Balance, Veja, and Michael Kors.Eurosko has a total of 460 stores in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The Nordstan store will be Eurosko’s first in central Gothenburg.   “We’re extremely happy about opening in Femman, Nordstan. Being there enables us to reach a broad customer group in a central location in Gothenburg. We look forward to

    Hufvudstaden welcomes Hemtex to Nordstan

    Leading home furnishings and textiles retailer Hemtex is to open its largest store in Sweden in Nordstan at Hufvudstaden’s premises this autumn. The store, located at a prime location along Götgatan, is spread over two floors covering an area of more than 1,000 square metres.This will be Hemtex’s second store in central Gothenburg and will offer customers the brand’s classic range of textiles and furnishings. It will also be the first Hemtex store in Gothenburg to offer a wide range of furniture, which means that customers can now have a complete interior design experience on site and in

    H&M opens a pop-up in Bibliotekstan

    Swedish clothing brand H&M is to open a pop-up outlet in Hufvudstaden’s property in Bibliotekstan, which will see the brand take over large parts of Birger Jarlspassagen for the launch of its autumn collection.H&M is making a series of changes and implementing new strategies to position and differentiate H&M from its competitors. To highlight this, various activations will take place in September and pop-ups will be opened at selected locations around the world. In Stockholm, they have chosen Hufvudstaden’s historic Birger Jarlspassagen at the heart of the Bibliotekstan shopping district

    Censor to move to Hufvudstaden’s Kvarteret Johanna

    Hufvudstaden has signed a lease agreement with Censor for a new Gothenburg office on the top floor of Kvarteret Johanna. The site is currently undergoing a major renovation and extension, and occupancy is planned for early 2026.Censor M&A provides expert advice and project management in ownership planning, change of ownership, and acquisitions. Censor has been an established player on the Nordic market for more than 20 years and is present globally through its co-ownership of Corporate Finance International. Today, Censor has offices in Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmö and will move into

    Half-year Report January - June 2024

    · Net revenue from property management was SEK 1,049 million (1,004), an increase of 5 per cent. Including intra-Group rental revenue, net revenue from property management was SEK 1,147 million (1,101).   · Gross profit from property management increased by 4 per cent, totalling SEK 701 million (675). Including intra-Group rental revenue, gross profit from property management was SEK 799 million (771).   · Net result for the period was SEK -354 million (-1,372), equivalent to SEK -1.75 per share(-6.78). The negative result can be attributed to negative unrealised changes

    New detailed development plan enables extension of Orgelpipan 7 in Stockholm

    The new detailed development plan for Orgelpipan 7 has gained legal force, and design work will now begin ahead of the planned extension of the property, which comprises an entire block alongside Stockholm Central Station. Hufvudstaden aims to start construction in late 2026 or early 2027.Orgelpipan 7 is located between Stockholm Central Station and the T-Centralen metro station at the junction of Vasagatan and Klarabergsgatan. The property was built in 1964 and purchased by Hufvudstaden in 1979. Hufvudstaden has been working in close cooperation with the City of Stockholm planning office

    Hufvudstaden welcomes EY to Kvarteret Johanna

    Global advisory and accountancy firm EY has selected Kvarteret Johanna for its new offices in Gothenburg. The premises will be approximately 2,300 square metres in size, and occupancy is planned for autumn 2026.There is considerable interest in both office and retail space in the soon-to-be-completed Kvarteret Johanna, which totals 32,000 square metres. Occupancy is scheduled from 2026. Potential tenants are given the opportunity to get a feel for their future office space on site. A contract has now been signed with EY.   EY is a global consulting and auditing firm with more than 700

    Hufvudstaden welcomes leading law firm Vinge to Kvarteret Johanna’s top floors

    Leading full-service law firm Vinge is to move into the top floors of Gothenburg’s Kvarteret Johanna in the spring of 2026. In completely newly built premises in one of Gothenburg’s most central districts, Vinge will receive the full range of services and functionality that a modern law office needs.The remodelling and extension of Kvarteret Johanna remains on schedule and now potential tenants are being given the opportunity to see first-hand how future office space will look. Considerable interest exists in both office and retail space in the 32,000 square metre, soon-to-be-completed site.

    Misshumasshu to expand in Bibliotekstan

    Chef duo Adam and Albin’s Misshumasshu bar-restaurant concept on Birger Jarlspassagen in Bibliotekstan, central Stockholm, is set to expand. The Asia-inspired restaurant will increase its total area at the site to approximately 750 square metres.Misshumasshu is a restaurant concept with influences from Japan and other Asian cuisines. It is a popular destination for lunch, dinner and drinks. The concept is now being expanded and developed into Misshumasshu 2.0.   “We’re delighted that Adam and Albin are growing their business in Bibliotekstan with their Misshumasshu concept. Their

    Hufvudstaden begins search for new President of NK

    Hufvudstaden will be replacing the President of Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). A recruitment process will begin immediately and the current President, Bo Wikare – who is also the Vice President of Hufvudstaden and a member of Group Management – will leave the company at the end of August, 2024.   NK is undergoing a comprehensive process of development and change to address the transformation taking place in the retail sector. To take NK further on its journey of change, the Board and the President of Hufvudstaden see a need for a leader with broader expertise in the field of retail. A

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