Press release July 29, 2022

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Helvetica Swiss Living Fund portfolio grows by 43%
Since the beginning of the year, the real estate portfolio has been expanded by 13 high-quality residential properties with a total value of CHF 209 million. As of the end of June 2022, it comprises a total of 54 properties with 1’630 apartments and a fair market value of CHF 715 million. Further information can be found in the current Fact sheet. The detailed semi-annual report will be published on August 24.

Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund increases Occupancy rate to 97%
The portfolio was expanded by three properties with tenants with strong credit ratings and long-term leases with a total remaining term of 8.5 years. The purchase volume amounted to approximately CHF 48 million. The occupancy rate of the portfolio increased to a high 97% with an average remaining lease term to maturity of 6.8 years. Further information can be found in the current Fact sheet.

Outlook
Current market conditions are being closely monitored by the fund manager, who expects the SNB to raise interest rates again in the fall. Further interest rate steps cannot be excluded. The fund manager is already taking these trends into account in its current business activities. Due to robust Swiss economic fundamentals, continued high migration, declining construction activity as well as sustained high inflation, the fund management expects a stable value development of the portfolio. In the Helvetica Swiss Living Fund, the focus is on fully occupied, high-quality residential properties in locations with good public transport connections and moderate rents. In the Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund, the focus is on fully leased special properties such as production, logistics and warehouse properties as well as retail markets with yields in line with the market.

As before, further growth steps will be approached critically, and investments will only be made at returns in line with the market to optimize the portfolio ratios. If market conditions are favorable, a further capital increase will be considered. An attractive distribution is also expected for the 2022 financial year.

The detailed half-year reports will be published on August 24.

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About Helvetica
Helvetica Property Investors AG is a leading real estate fund management company and asset management firm. We deliver sustainable value to our clients through active, long-term ownership of safe and stable real estate investments. With a fully integrated real estate investment platform, we are able to provide both standardized investment products and customized investment plans. We are proud of our longstanding reputation for outstanding client service and dedication to responsible ownership. Our firm is approved and regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.

Zurich, July 29, 2022 – Helvetica Swiss Living Fund and Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund successfully continue their growth strategy.

Helvetica Swiss Living Fund
The HSL Fund is a Swiss real estate fund open exclusively to qualified investors. The HSL Fund invests in residential real estate throughout Switzerland, primarily where regional and national economic centers are easily accessible. The investment focus of the fund is on older and newer properties with stable and sustainable revenues. The investment objective is primarily to preserve the fund's long-term value and to distribute reasonable profits. The fund share units can be traded over the counter. The HSL Fund is approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA.

Ticker Symbol HSL; Valor 49 527 566; ISIN CH0495275668

Helvetica Swiss Opportunity Fund
The HSO Fund is a Swiss real estate fund open exclusively to qualified investors. The HSO Fund invests in special purpose properties in the Swiss economic centers. The focus is on fully let properties with long-term leases and few tenants generating stable income. The investment objective is mainly the long-term preservation of value and the distribution of reasonable profits. The fund share units can be traded over the counter. The HSO Fund is approved by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, FINMA.

Ticker Symbol HSO; Valor 43 472 505; ISIN CH0434725054

Disclaimer
This media release does not constitute a prospectus within the meaning of Art. 35 et seq. of the Federal Act on Financial Services, nor a prospectus, a simplified prospectus or Key Investor Information Document (KIID) within the meaning of the Swiss Collective Investment Schemes Act or a basic information sheet. It does not constitute an offer or a recommendation to subscribe to or redeem fund shares but is intended solely for information purposes. Historical performance is no guarantee of current or future performance. The performance data do not take into account any commissions and costs charged on the subscription and redemption of units. The units of the HSL Fund and the HSO Fund may not be publicly offered or promoted in Switzerland. The documents that are solely relevant for an investment decision, the prospectus with integrated fund contract as well as the simplified prospectus can be obtained free of charge from the fund management company. This media release is not addressed to persons domiciled and/or incorporated outside Switzerland. In particular, this media release may not be made available or handed over to US persons within the meaning of the US Securities Act or US tax regulations, nor may it be distributed in the US.