Union Properties PJSC

The text is a disclosure regarding the approval of proxies, based on Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 40 of the Corporate Governance Manual. It informs shareholders that they can delegate someone, who is not a board member or company employee, to attend the general assembly on their behalf. The delegated person must have a written authorization stating their right to attend and vote, and they cannot represent more than 5% of the company's issued capital. Shareholders lacking legal capacity must be represented by their legal representatives. The shareholder's signature on the power of attorney must be approved by specific entities such as a notary public, a chamber of commerce, a licensed bank or company, financial markets, or any licensed entity for attestation. The proxy form should include the contact details of the shareholder and the brokerage firm that approved the proxy.

Union Properties reported strong financial results for the fiscal year 2024, achieving a comprehensive income of AED 395 million and a 59% growth in operating profits. The company's success is attributed to the strong performance of its subsidiaries, effective debt restructuring, and increased demand for its real estate projects. Operating profit reached AED 161.8 million, and revenue from customer contracts rose to AED 528.7 million, compared to AED 508 million in 2023. In 2024, Union Properties completed debt repayments totaling AED 723 million and reduced finance costs from AED 114 million in 2023 to AED 31.7 million. The company plans to address accumulated losses through capital reduction, aiming to strengthen its capital structure and enable future dividend distribution.

This document announces that Union Properties PJSC’s Board of Directors will hold its first meeting of 2025 on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the company’s headquarters. The meeting agenda includes reviewing and approving the previous Board meeting minutes, reviewing and approving the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, discussing methods to extinguish accumulated losses, considering a call for the Annual General Assembly Meeting (including a proposal to reduce the company’s share capital to address these losses, subject to regulatory approval), and addressing any other matters. The letter is signed by the Chairman of Union Properties PJSC.

Union Properties has announced a reduction in its legacy debt from AED 1.47 billion in FY2022 to AED 575 million by the end of December 2024, with plans to further decrease it by AED 150 million by the end of Q1 2025. The company has also secured new bank loans of AED 150 million to support upcoming investments expected to generate an annual income of AED 40 million. Through its debt restructuring strategy, Union Properties has lowered financing costs significantly, improving profitability and liquidity. The company has generated AED 1.3 billion by selling plots as part of its asset divestment strategy to settle debts and fund new projects. Additionally, Union Properties plans to retain 10 million sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area for future development, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable growth in the UAE's real estate sector.