Swiss Life Asset Managers is planning to launch a new listed real estate fund, with a commercial real estate portfolio of Core and Core Plus properties in selected above-average micro locations in large Swiss cities and metropolitan regions. The real estate fund is currently undergoing the approval procedure by FINMA.

Upon launching the planned “Swiss Life REF (CH) ESG Diversified Commercial Switzerland” real estate fund, the aim is to acquire a broadly diversified portfolio of properties in commercial use throughout Switzerland. The wide-ranging initial portfolio of existing properties offers attractive cash flow stability and properties in above-average attractive locations.

Investors will be offered the highest possible earnings stability. The properties are directly owned by the fund, which is why investors domiciled in Switzerland for tax purposes are generally exempt from tax on annual distributions and assets invested in the fund.

“Our aim is to launch a new, high-yield real estate fund in the current market environment with stable
rental properties in good locations – through disciplined selection, conservative assumptions and a comprehensive review of the key risks. The planned initial issue at net asset value (plus issuing commission) offers investors an attractive opportunity to participate in a significant, established portfolio that already meets our high sustainability requirements,” comments Paolo Di Stefano, Head Real Estate Switzerland at Swiss Life Asset Managers. The portfolio of the planned fund is based on an integrated ESG strategy that targets the systematic and incremental optimisation of properties over the entire holding period as part of an active management process. Swiss Life Asset Managers is responsible for the entire value chain for the planned product and generates sustainable added value at all levels.

The launch of the fund at net asset value is planned for 1 April 2026. Detailed information will be
communicated shortly after receiving the necessary approvals from FINMA, the listing decision from SIX Swiss Exchange and approval from the internal committees.

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This press release is intended for pre-marketing purposes only and is intended solely to gauge the interest of potential investors and is intended for pre-marketing information and discussion purposes only. This document does not contain sufficient information to enable potential investors to make an investment decision and does not constitute an offer or invitation to subscribe for fund units. The information contained in this document relates to a fund that is currently in the approval procedure with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). The fund is not yet licensed and will not be publicly offered or distributed until approval is given. The information presented herein is non-binding and subject to change at any time. All information, forecasts and assumptions contained in this document are based on current estimates and are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein in no way serves as a sufficient basis for an investment decision. An investment is only possible after approval by FINMA and provision of complete fund documentation (prospectus, fund contract, KIID, annual and semi-annual report).