Strong finish to an eventful year
October–December 2025
January–December 2025
Reading guidance on Dalata Hotel Group plc (Dalata) in the financial statement
The acquisition of Dalata is reported as if the expected divestment of the hotel operating platform to Scandic has already been completed, even though it is formally expected to be completed in 2026. For the balance sheet, this means that the value of 32 Investment Properties and the related deferred tax liability, as well as certain prepaid transaction costs, are included. From time of acquisition 7 November 2025, the income statement includes nominal rent for 31 Investment Properties, nominal property costs, all transaction costs, and financing costs, for the acquisition. In the fourth quarter of 2025, an acquisition result from the acquisition is also recognised. During the period in which the work to separate the business into a property‑owning entity and an operating entity is ongoing, the remaining balance sheet items are included in “Assets and liabilities held for sale”, while the hotel operations is included in “Results from discontinued operations”. For further information, see Note 10 in the year-end report.
Excerpts from CEO comment
“The year concluded with strong earnings development in both business segments. Total revenue and net operating income increased by 9 and 22 percent respectively, with 31 Investment Properties from Dalata Hotel Group (Dalata) included from 7 November.”
”Adjusted for transaction costs (MSEK -241) and preparatory financial costs for the acquisition of Dalata (MSEK -22), cash earnings per share increased by 23 percent.”
“The acquisition of Dalata is a historic milestone for us and consolidates our position as Europe’s leading hotel property owner. In essence, this provided Pandox with 31 Investment Properties – plus one property in Edinburgh which is currently being converted into a hotel – with a market value of around MSEK 16,900. The value – which was confirmed by an external valuation carried out in the fourth quarter – is in line with our previous communication, adjusted for exchange rate changes.”
“This acquisition is expected to increase rental income by MSEK 1,145, net operating income by MSEK 1,115 and cash earnings by MSEK 430 on an annual basis, calculated at the current exchange rate (EUR/SEK 10.55). For the fourth quarter we are recognising an acquisition result of MSEK 1,598, including expected transaction costs of approximately MSEK -340, from the divestment of Dalata’s hotel operations to Scandic. This, combined with expected deferred tax of MSEK 1,847, means that the Dalata acquisition will contribute to EPRA NRV by MSEK 3,445, equivalent to SEK 17.70 per share.”
“Gradually improving macroeconomic development – with decreasing inflation, stable interest rates and accelerated economic growth – is creating the conditions for growth in the hotel market. Hotel demand is expected to remain good in 2026, driven by increased leisure, business and meeting demand.”
“Supported by strong underlying cash flow, a good hotel market and value-creating acquisitions, the Board is proposing an increase in the dividend to SEK 4.50 (4.25) per share, equivalent to a total of around MSEK 876 (827).”
Presentation of the year-end report
Pandox will present this year-end report to investors, analysts and the media in a conference call webcast on 5 February 2026 at 08:30 CET. As a service to Pandox’s stakeholders there will also be an external update on the hotel market.
If you wish to participate via webcast, please use the following link:
https://pandox.events.inderes.com/q4-report-2025
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Attachment: Year-end report January–December 2025