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Adler Group (ETR:) SA: BaFin Completes Audit of ADLER Real Estate AG (ETR:) 2019-2021 Financial Statements

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Adler Group (ETR:) SA: BaFin completes the audit of the consolidated financial statements of ADLER Real Estate AG (ETR:) 2019 to 2021

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Adler Group SA: BaFin closes audit of ADLER’s consolidated financial statements

Real Estate AG 2019 bis 2021 ab

27.12.2023 / 09:59 CET/CEST

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BaFin closes audit of ADLER Real Estate AG’s 2019 consolidated financial statements

until 2021

* Audit of the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021

Error detection

* No restatement or error correction of the consolidated financial statements

ordered and no fine imposed; The only sanction is today’s

Publication of the error determination by BaFin

* Adler continues to maintain the complete accuracy of the verified

consolidated financial statements for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 financial years

* Good and constructive dialogue with BaFin throughout

Examination process too complex despite differences of opinion

Facts

* After the minority shareholder squeeze-out took effect in October

ADLER Real Estate will no longer be listed on the stock exchange in 2023

Luxembourg/Berlin, December 27, 2023 – Adler Group SA announces,

that the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (“BaFin”) has its

Audit of the consolidated financial statements and the combined management reports for the

Financial years 2019, 2020 and 2021 of ADLER Real Estate Aktiengesellschaft,

formerly listed subsidiary of the Adler Group (together with

Adler Group “Adler”). A corresponding publication

by BaFin took place today.

In connection with the completion of the audit, BaFin identified accounting errors

the consolidated financial statements and combined management reports for the

Financial years 2020 and 2021 determined. BaFin’s error determination

contains newly identified matters that are not yet in the

error determination for the 2019 financial year were included. The first

concerns the sale of shares in ACCENTRO Real Estate AG. Accordingly, it has

BaFin determined that the remaining purchase price claim amounted to €59

EUR million (including interest) was “significantly overvalued” because the

known significant credit and realization risks are not included

measurement of an allowance for expected credit losses

are. The second matter relates to the sale of a

Real estate portfolios to AB Immobilien BV BaFin determined that

the purchase price claim was set at nominal value, even though it was

The authority’s opinion is that the fair value is around EUR 18.9 million lower

fair value was to be assessed. BaFin also criticizes the lack of information

to secure an inter-company loan.

Regarding the determination of errors in connection with the real estate project

“Glasmacherviertel”, Adler emphasizes that this is not a new one

point, but simply a subsequent error in connection with

the identification of errors in the consolidated financial statements for the 2019 financial year, which

has already been published by BaFin. Adler has several times

publicly stated that they were making the assessment contrary to the

BaFin considers this to be appropriate and correct.

Against this background and with regard to those already submitted

Reasons for objection to the finding of errors in the consolidated financial statements

For the 2019 financial year, Adler is currently checking whether the error has been identified

should be proceeded.

Adler points out that BaFin’s error determination as well as that

Examination procedures that have now been completed have no influence on the validity

the consolidated financial statements of ADLER Real Estate AG as of December 31, 2019, 2020

and 2021 has. In addition, there was neither a reorganization nor one

Error correction of the consolidated financial statements was ordered and none were made

fines imposed.

Adler emphasizes the continued good and constructive dialogue with BaFin

throughout the examination process despite differing views

complex issues. The Adler Group subsidiary ADLER Real

After the squeeze-out of the minority shareholders has taken effect, the estate is in

October 2023 will no longer be listed and does not hold any securities

are listed on officially regulated stock exchanges.

“Even if we do not agree with BaFin’s findings of errors

We are pleased that we are combining the process with BaFin

were always able to conclude constructive and professional dialogue,”

comments Thomas Echelmeyer, CFO of the Adler Group.

Adler is convinced that BaFin has examined very thoroughly

The duration of the examination over two years already makes clear. Except those known

made – which Adler does not share – she has no further mistakes

noted. The allegations made by a short seller in October 2021

have therefore not been substantiated beyond the identified errors.

Contact

Investor Relations:

T +352 203 342 10

E [email protected]

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Language: German

Company: Adler Group SA

55 Allée Scheffer

2520 Luxemburg

Luxemburg

Phone: +352 278 456 710

Fax: +352 203 015 00

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.adler-group.com

ISIN: LU1250154413

WKN: A14U78

Indizes: FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Index, FTSE EPRA/NAREIT

Developed Europe Index, FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Germany Index

Stock exchanges: Regulated market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);

Open market in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover,

Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; London Stock Exchange

Luxembourg, SIX

EQS News ID: 1803925

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