Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Gecina’s Rating to BBB+ / Outlook Stable

Regulatory News:

Standard & Poor’s has upgraded its rating for Gecina (Paris:GFC) from BBB / outlook positive to BBB+ / outlook stable.

The rating agency highlights the solid operating performance and the strengthening of Gecina's shareholder base over the past year, following the arrival of new institutional shareholders, such as Ivanhoé Cambridge, Blackstone or Norges Bank, and the increase in the interests held by Crédit Agricole Assurances – Predica.

Following this announcement, Gecina’s credit ratings from Standard & Poor’s (BBB+ / outlook stable) and Moody’s (Baa1 / outlook stable, after being upgraded in September 2014) are now at the same level.

Gecina, a leading real estate group

Gecina owns, manages and develops property holdings worth 10.2 billion euros at June 30, 2014, with 90% located in the Paris Region. The Group's business is built around France's largest office portfolio, as well as residential assets, student residences and healthcare facilities. Gecina has put sustainable innovation at the heart of its strategy to create value, anticipate its customers' expectations and invest while respecting the environment, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its staff.

Gecina is a French real estate investment trust (SIIC) listed on Euronext Paris, and is part of the FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe and World, Stoxx Global ESG Leaders and Euronext Vigeo France 20 indices. In line with its commitments to the community, Gecina has created a company foundation, which is focused on protecting the environment and supporting all forms of disability.

www.gecina.fr