Catena shifts up a gear in Denmark - acquiring three strategically located logistics properties for SEK 235 million

Catena is today acquiring three properties in Hilleröd, Horsens and Odense in
Denmark. The properties are being sold by PostNord which is also a tenant at the
relevant locations.

9 January 2020, 11:40 a.m. CET

The acquisitions are being conducted as a corporate transaction at a total
underlying property value of SEK 235 million following the deduction of deferred
taxes. The properties are situated on plots with a combined area of
approximately 61,000 square metres and have a combined lettable area of 12,700
square metres. The properties also have development rights of about 20,000
square meters, which provide opportunities for future expansion. PostNord is
signing a ten-year lease in connection with the transaction and the estimated
net operating surplus for the properties amounts to approximately SEK 12.7
million. The acquired properties are modern, space-efficient, terminal-style
distribution hubs, strategically located near access roads to urban areas,
making them suitable for handling last-mile deliveries.

'These acquisitions take Catena a step further into the Danish market,
additionally improving our conditions for linking Scandinavia's freight flows.
At the same time, we are deepening our close partnership with PostNord and we
are proud that, as a landlord and active partner in discussions, we can
contribute to their business beyond Sweden's borders,' says Benny Thögersen, CEO
of Catena.

The tenant, PostNord, offers communications and logistics solutions to, from and
within the Nordic region. It delivers more than 150 million packages to the 25
million inhabitants of the Nordic region each year, as well as to 2 million
companies.

'We look forward to our continued collaboration with Catena, which understands
our needs well, particularly in terms of growing e-commerce logistics and
efficient city logistics,' says Jesper Friisberg, Head of Real Estate, Nordic
Region at PostNord.

Catena will take possession of the properties in Hilleröd and Horsens on 31
January 2020. The building in Odense is under construction, with Catena being
scheduled to take possession on 1 September 2020.

For further information, please contact

Benny Thögersen, CEO
Tel. +46 730-660 83 50
benny.thogersen@catenafastigheter.se

Jörgen Eriksson, Regional Manager Malmö
Tel. +46 730-70 22 24
jorgen.eriksson@catenafastigheter.se (benny.thogersen@catenafastigheter.se)

Catena is a listed property company that, through collaboration sustainably
develops, owns and manages efficient logistics facilities. Its strategically
located properties supply the Scandinavian metropolitan areas and are adapted
for both current and future goods flows. The overall objective is to generate
strong cash flow, enabling stable development and providing shareholders a
favourable total return in the long term. As of 30 September 2019, the
properties had a total value of SEK 15,918.3 million. Catena's shares are traded
on NASDAQ Stockholm, Mid Cap.

This information is such that Catena AB (publ) is obliged to publish under the
EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was provided by the contact persons
mentioned in this press release, for publication at the time stated above.

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