Sweden — Akademiska Hus recruits Ali Ranji as new project director. Ali Ranji, who will be part of the company's management team, comes most recently from Fabege in the role of head of production district.

Sweden — The Board of Directors of Akademiska Hus has appointed Caroline Arehult to serve as new Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed Kerstin Lindberg Göransson, who is leaving her position in the autumn.

Sweden — Hemfosa has successfully issued a senior unsecured green bond loan in the total amount of MSEK 800 under a framework of MSEK 1,000. The bond loan has a tenor of 3 years and a floating interest rate of STIBOR three months plus 210 bps and will mature on 3 October 2022.

Finland — Essi Sten has been recruited as new head of Hemfosa’s operations in Finland. She has extensive experience from senior positions in the property sector, most recently as Country Manager and Head of Asset Management at Patrizia Finland Oy. Essi Sten will assume her position after the summer. With an operational presence in Finland, Hemfosa will accelerate its efforts to grow in the expansive Finnish market for community service properties.

Norway — Henrik Melder has been recruited as new head of Hemfosa’s operations in Norway. He has extensive experience from senior positions in the property sector, most recently as Head of Leasing at Entra ASA.

Nordic — Jenny Asmundsson has been recruited to the newly established position as Head of Business Development at Hemfosa Fastigheter.

Nordic — Hemfosa has made acquisitions in all three markets for a total underlying property value of approximately MSEK 575 and annual rental income of about MSEK 42. The acquisitions in Sweden and Norway complement the existing portfolio in locations where Hemfosa already owns properties and offer potential for development. Hemfosa is also entering the preschool segment in Finland with the acquisition of four preschools in Oulu.

Sweden — Following the decision to distribute Nyfosa to the ordinary shareholders, Hemfosa Fastigheter has worked on preparing a strategy and business plan for the next few years. This process has resulted in new financial targets and a new dividend policy that have now been adopted by the Hemfosa Board of Directors. These targets include property portfolio growth from slightly more than SEK 35 billion to SEK 50 billion in property value within five years.

Sweden — Hemfosa is acquiring a further four LSS homes in Sweden from Emrahus at a total property value of MSEK 103. The acquisition is part of Hemfosa’s cooperation with Emrahus regarding the acquisition of completed and leased LSS homes, and contributes to strengthening Hemfosa’s position as a specialist in community service properties.