Fourth quarter, 2012 * Like-for like ("L/L") RevPAR was up by 4.2%. * Revenue increased by 6.6% to MEUR 240.6 (225.6). On a L/L basis Revenue increased by 2.8%. * EBITDA amounted to MEUR 15.6 (14.1), and the EBITDA margin to 6.5% (6.3). * Loss after tax amounted to MEUR -13.3 (-13.5), negatively impacted by termination costs due to exit of contracts of MEUR -9.4 (0.0), write-downs of assets of MEUR -6.7 (-9.9) and a write-down of deferred tax assets of MEUR -3.3 (-8.5). * Basic and diluted Earnings Per Share amounted to EUR -0.09 (-0.09). * Ca 1,100 new rooms opened and ca 1,300 new rooms were contracted. Twelve month ended December 31, 2012 * L/L RevPAR was up by 4.6%. * Revenue increased by 6.9% to MEUR 923.7 (864.2). On a L/L basis Revenue increased by 4.0%. * EBITDA amounted to MEUR 50.9 (35.1), and the EBITDA margin to 5.5% (4.1). * Loss after tax amounted to MEUR -16.8 (-11.9), negatively impacted by termination costs due to exit of contracts of MEUR -9.4 (0.0), write-downs of assets of MEUR -12.3 (-11.6) and a write-down of deferred tax assets of MEUR -3.3 (+3.2). * Basic and diluted Earnings Per Share amounted to EUR -0.12 (-0.08). * Cash flow from operating activities improved to MEUR 16.5 (14.1), negatively impacted by termination costs of MEUR 9.4 * Ca 4,000 new rooms opened and ca 7,100 new rooms were contracted. MEUR Q4 2012 Q4 2011 FY 2012 FY 2011 ----------------------------------------------------------- Revenue 240.6 225.6 923.7 864.2 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDAR 78.5 74.0 300.5 274.6 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA 15.6 14.1 50.9 35.1 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBIT -8.7 -4.0 -0.9 -7.7 ----------------------------------------------------------- Profit/loss for the period -13.3 -13.5 -16.8 -11.9 ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDAR margin, % 32.6% 32.8% 32.5% 31.8% ----------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA margin, % 6.5% 6.3% 5.5% 4.1% ----------------------------------------------------------- EBIT margin, % -3.6% -1.8% -0.1% -0.9% ----------------------------------------------------------- Comments from the CEO - RevPAR, cash flow from operations and EBITDA margin improved in 2012. Structural changes were undertaken during the year to build a strong platform for continued profitability improvement "Despite a continued fragile global macroeconomic climate, Rezidor's Like-for- Like RevPAR continued to show a positive development with a healthy growth of 4% in the fourth quarter of 2012. For the full year, RevPAR grew by 5%, fueled by a strong growth in Eastern Europe and the Middle East and Africa. The RevPAR improvement together with the continued weakening of the Euro, resulted in a revenue increase of 7% in Q4 2012 including a strong growth of 18% in fee revenue from our managed and franchised business. Our EBIT margin and the net result were negatively impacted primarily by termination costs for lease agreements which we exited in the quarter and write-downs of assets resulting in a MEUR 13 loss after tax. Cash flow from operations, adjusted for the termination costs, improved by MEUR 12. Our commitment to profitable asset-light growth continues. All of the 4,000 room openings and 7,100 room signings in 2012 were either managed or franchised contracts. Rezidor achieved another important milestone by converting two lease agreements to franchise agreements in Sweden. Together with the earlier announced exit from seven leases in France, these transactions represent a positive effect of ca 0.5% on the EBITDA margin going forward. Our continued global commercial focus in partnership with Carlson, the effective execution of Route 2015, and the cost cutting programme combined with significant organisational changes have strengthened our platform; paving the way for contined profitability improvement in the years ahead." Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO Presentation of the Q4 results On February 14, 2013 at 10h00 (Central European Time) a combined telephone conference and live webcast (in English) concerning the report will be presented by the President and CEO, Wolfgang M. Neumann and Deputy President & CFO, Knut Kleiven. To follow the webcast, please visit www.investor.rezidor.com To access the telephone conference, please dial: Sweden: +46 (0)8 5051 3793 Sweden toll-free: 0200 883 440 UK: +44 (0)20 7136 2051 UK toll-free: 0800 279 5004 France: +33(0)1 70 80 17 65 France toll-free: 0805 631 580 US: +1 646 254 3365 US toll-free: +1877 280 2296 Confirmation code: 6882214 For a replay of the conference call please visit www.investor.rezidor.com. Financial calendar 2013 Q1 2013 results: April 24, 2013 Annual General Meeting 2013: April 24, 2013 Q2 2013 results: July 17, 2013 Q3 2013 results: October 22, 2013 This quarterly report comprises information which Rezidor Hotel Group AB (publ) is required to disclose under the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. It was released for publication at 08h30 Central European Time on February 14, 2013. Stockholm February 14, 2013 Wolfgang M. Neumann President & CEO Rezidor Hotel Group AB For further information, contact Knut Kleiven Deputy President & CFO +32 2 702 9244 +32 2 702 9330 knut.kleiven@carlsonrezidor.com Ebba Vassallo Director, Investor Relations +32 2 702 9286 +32 2 702 9300 ebba.vassallo@carlsonrezidor.com The Rezidor Hotel Group Corporate Office Avenue du Bourget 44 B-1130 Brussels Belgium Tel. +32 2 702 9200 Fax: +32 2 702 93 00 Website: www.rezidor.com About the Rezidor Hotel Group The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group currently features a portfolio of 438 hotels with 96,000 rooms in operation and under development in more than 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rezidor operates the core brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson - as well as Regent Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Missoni, a lifestyle brand which is developed worldwide following a licence agreement with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni. Rezidor is a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. For more information, visit www.rezidor.com The full report with tables can be downloaded from the following link: [HUG#1677994]