1. When was Hufvudstaden founded?
Hufvudstaden was founded in 1915 by, among others, Ivar Kreuger.
2. What is Hufvudstaden's business concept?
Through its properties in central Stockholm and central Gothenburg, Hufvudstaden will offer successful companies high-quality office and retailing premises in attractive marketplaces.
3. What are Hufvudstaden's values?
Hufvudstaden aims to gain the trust of customers, owners and other bodies through attentiveness, honesty, commitment and quality. This means that in our day-to-day work we are open to learning new things, we always keep our word, we are fervent in our business endeavours and we adopt a long-term approach to everything we do.
4. Who is Hufvudstaden's largest shareholder?
The largest shareholder in Hufvudstaden is L E Lundbergföretagen.
5. Where is Hufvudstaden listed?
Hufvudstaden Series A shares have been listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm since 1938 (then the Stockholm Stock Exchange) whilst Series C shares have been listed since 1998. Series A shares carry one vote per share and Series C shares 100 votes per share.
6. What are Hufvudstaden's markets?
Hufvudstaden focuses on commercial properties in prime locations and operations can be divided into two main markets: retailing and office. In addition, there are parking and conference operations.
7. Where are Hufvudstaden's property holdings located?
Hufvudstaden has centrally located properties in Stockholm and Gothenburg, including the area around Hamngatan, Norrmalmstorg, Biblioteksgatan, Kungsgatan and the Central Station in Stockholm, and within Vallgraven and in Östra Nordstan in Gothenburg.
8. What are Hufvudstaden's business areas?
Hufvudstaden is divided into three business areas:
● Stockholm City East
● Stockholm City West, which includes the NK Department Stores in Stockholm and Gothenburg
● Gothenburg
9. Which brands are included in the Hufvudstaden Group?
The Hufvudstaden Group includes the following brands: Hufvudstaden, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Bibliotekstan, Norrmalmstorg 1, Birger Jarlspassagen, Parkaden and Femmanhuset.
10. What is Hufvudstaden's hallmark?
Hufvudstaden works on a long-term basis and seeks to actively preserve and develop both the properties and the surrounding environments. The focal point of operations is providing a high level of service to the tenants and offering properties of superior quality in the best locations.
Hufvudstaden works together with the City of Stockholm, other property companies and tenants to reinforce the City of Stockholm's competitiveness as a retailing centre in relation to off-centre shopping centres.
11. What is Hufvudstaden's focus in the retail trade?
In the retailing sector, Hufvudstaden's focus is to develop different concepts for different marketplaces and target groups. For example, in Bibliotekstan has a unique setting and a combination of stores has been created by bringing together small Swedish brands and high-class international brands. Examples of stores include Efva Attling, Svea, Mrs H, Armani and Gant.
12. What is the focal point of Hufvudstaden in the office sector?
In the office sector Hufvudstaden's focus is to offer prime location office solutions to satisfy the specific wishes of the tenants. These include properties dating from the end of the 19th century onwards. All offices are equipped with modern technology and the vast majority have flexible layouts, making it possible for companies both large and small to be there. Tenants include Danske Bank, White & Case and Vinge Advokatbyrå.
13. What are Hufvudstaden's plans for the future?
Hufvudstaden's plans for the future involve focusing on core operations, i.e. letting, negotiating lease agreements, generating a high level of service for the tenants and preserving and developing both the properties and the street environments. Further property acquisitions cannot be excluded.