Successful strategy: LEG records significant growth in operating earnings (FFO) in the 2012 fiscal year

- Group transformation successfully completed: Significant increase of 22.2% in FFO I to EUR136.5 million

- Healthy letting business: Vacancy rate drops to 3.1%; occupancy rate is 96.9%

- Strong balance sheet: Low gearing (LTV) of 47.9% forms the basis for further growth

- Growth strategy confirmed: Negotiations on the acquisition of an attractive portfolio enter the final stage

Dusseldorf, 30^th April 2013 - In 2012, LEG Immobilien AG successfully completed the comprehensive transformation set out in its corporate strategy and again improved its operational and financial key figures. Rental income for the LEG Group as a whole increased by 1.8% to EUR344.2 million (previous year: EUR338.2 million). This was driven in part by a further reduction in the vacancy rate, which declined significantly from 3.6% to 3.1% at year-end 2012. For 2013, LEG is forecasting accelerated rental growth as a result of catch-up effects and the non-recurring effects recorded in the previous year. These effects should be seen in conjunction with the new rent indexes that have been announced and the extraordinary reduction in the cost of rent as a result of the early refinancing of subsidized loans. Describing the letting strategy, COO Holger Hentschel commented: 'A clearly defined market, local presence, extensive market expertise and a high-quality portfolio are what ensures our continuously strong letting performance.'

Investments in modernization and maintenance amounted to EUR76.9 million in 2012 (previous year: EUR81.9 million), corresponding to an investment volume of EUR12.90 per square meter of residential space. 'Investments remained at a high level and form the basis for the further value enhancement of the portfolio,' commented Holger Hentschel (COO).

Positive consolidated net profit underlines effective business model
Operating earnings adjusted for extraordinary factors (EBITDA) saw above-average growth of 5.9% to EUR223.1 million in 2012 (previous year: EUR210.6 million). In addition to rental growth, a higher share of capitalized investments was the main growth driver.
Successful reorganization: Growth of 22.2% in funds from operations (FFO I)
The most important key performance indicator, FFO I (funds from operations excluding funds and net income from disposals), increased significantly by 22.2% to EUR136.5 million in 2012 (previous year: EUR111.8 million). Adjusted for a non-recurrent tax effect, the FFO I amounted to EUR133 million. This also highlights the positive effects of the reorganization on the Company's long-term earnings situation. The refinancing of around EUR2 billion meant that cash interest expenses fell by EUR7.3 million year-on-year to EUR90.1 million, thereby making a significant contribution to this positive earnings performance. Interest rate hedges protecting against changes in interest rates have been concluded for 97% of the Company's total financing. 'With an average term of 12 years and low financing costs of 3.3%, the financing structure is a stable pillar for high profitability and earnings visibility,' noted CFO Eckhard Schultz.

IFRS consolidated net profit also confirms the positive earnings trend. Despite non-recurring expenses in connection with the reorganization, consolidated net profit was positive at EUR112.1 million (previous year: EUR-15.1 million). The positive operating development (lower vacancy rates, higher rental income and the acquisition of 1,244 residential units in Bocholt in October 2012) were also reflected in the positive portfolio valuation results of EUR120.3 million.

On the day this report was published, net asset value in accordance with the EPRA standard (EPRA NAV) amounted to EUR2,368.3 billion (EUR44.72 per share) and remained largely unchanged to the previous year (2011: EUR2,384.4 billion). In early 2013, a shareholder loan was converted to equity; this had a positive effect of around EUR40 million on NAV. The equity ratio amounted to 39.8% in 2012, while gearing (loan-to-value - LTV) was a low 47.9%. This secures the Company's defensive risk profile and forms the basis for future growth.

CEO Thomas Hegel: 'In the past year, the Company has overcome significant internal challenges, such as the introduction of new SAP ERP software, the transition to IFRS and, in particular, preparations for the IPO. In light of these factors, we are particularly satisfied with our clearly positive earnings performance. The LEG team has demonstrated the effectiveness of our business model.'

On the basis of this positive earnings development, the Management Board will propose the payment of an initial dividend of EUR0.41 per share to the Annual General Meeting. This corresponds to 16% of FFO I in the 2012 financial year. A distribution ratio of 65% of FFO I is planned from 2013 onwards.

Focus on growth strategy: Acquisition in a core region is in a very late stage
'LEG's business model is dedicated to growth. The Company plans to acquire around 10,000 residential units by the end of 2014. The cash and cash equivalents held by the Company will provide the equity component of these potential acquisitions. With its scalable, fully integrated property management platform, between 20,000 and 25,000 residential units can be integrated into the LEG Group's structure in its core region of North Rhine-Westphalia without this requiring significant additional personnel and organizational costs,' explained CEO Thomas Hegel.

Negotiations with the seller on the acquisition of an additional residential portfolio in North Rhine-Westphalia have entered the final phase. The portfolio consists of more than 2,000 residential units and offers considerable synergies with LEG's existing portfolio. This transaction will also meet LEG's ambitious financial target criteria for acquisitions with further potential for value enhancement. CEO Thomas Hegel: 'Our extensive local market expertise and financial strength means that we enjoy significant competitive advantages when it comes to external growth. Our financial flexibility helps us to become the exclusive negotiation partner for sellers at an early stage.' LEG's acquisition pipeline also contains a number of different portfolios that have been selected on the basis of clearly defined target criteria, including a further small portfolio that is under exclusive examination. This means that LEG is continuing on the growth path that began with the acquisition of 1,244 residential units in Bocholt in October 2012. These units were rapidly integrated into LEG and their operational performance is already exceeding expectations.

Outlook
LEG Immobilien AG is confirming its target of organic rental growth of between 2% and 3% for the 2013 fiscal year and expects to generate operating earnings (FFO I) of EUR137-140 million. This forecast does not include the impact of future acquisitions. Investments will again amount to around EUR13 per square meter of residential space.

The Annual Report, containing the audited annual financial statements of LEG Immobilien AG, is as of today available for download at www.leg-nrw.de.

Investor Relations/Press Contact:

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Tel. +49 211 45 68-204/-325

E-mail: burkhard.sawazki@leg-nrw.de, manfred.neuhoefer@leg-nrw.de

About LEG

With around 91,000 rental properties and 250,000 tenants, LEG is one of Germany's leading housing companies. It has a comprehensive presence in North Rhine-Westphalia, with nine branches, 16 customer centers and around 100 tenant offices, and offer personal local contact. LEG generated rental and letting income of around EUR500 million in the 2012 fiscal year.