Interim / Quarterly Report • May 30, 2018
Interim / Quarterly Report
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1 October 2017 – 31 March 2018
| Corporate profile | 3 |
|---|---|
| Burgenland Holding AG share | 4 |
| Burgenland Holding AG – HY1 2017/18 | 5 |
| Business development | 5 |
| Condensed Interim Financial Statements | 6 |
| Notes | 7 |
| Interim Management Report | 7 |
| Energie Burgenland AG – Q1 2017/18 | 8 |
| Statement of the Management Board on the Interim Financial Report | 9 |
| Burgenland Holding AG | 2017/18 HY1 |
2016/17 | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet total | EURm | 81.3 | 80.81) | 0.6 |
| Equity | EURm | 79.6 | 80.71) | –1.4 |
| Investment income | EURm | 9.3 | 10.32) | –9.7 |
| Net income for the period | EURm | 9.2 | 10.22) | –9.8 |
1) As of 30 September 2017
2) HY1 2016/17
| Energie Burgenland AG | 2017/18 Q1 |
2016/17 Q1 |
Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity sales volumes | GWh | 347 | 334 | 3.9 |
| Electricity network distribution volumes | GWh | 488 | 493 | –1.0 |
| Natural gas sales volumes | GWh | 356 | 371 | –4.0 |
| Natural gas network distribution volumes | GWh | 727 | 785 | –7.4 |
| Revenue | EURm | 9.6 | 86,7 | 5.7 |
| Pre-tax profit | EURm | 16.9 | 15,7 | 7.6 |
| Balance sheet total | EURm | 875.2 | 884,2 | –1.0 |
| Equity | EURm | 337.2 | 333,8 | 1.0 |
Burgenland Holding AG holds 49% of the share capital of Energie Burgenland AG. The remaining 51% of the shares are held by Landesholding Burgenland GmbH. The share capital of Energie Burgenland AG amounts to EUR 34.9m.
The shares of Burgenland Holding AG (share capital: EUR 21.8m) are listed on the Official Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange under AT0000640552. EVN AG is the majority shareholder in Burgenland Holding AG and holds an unchanged stake of 73.63% of the share capital, with VERBUND AG holding more than 10% and WIEN ENERGIE GmbH holding between 5% and 10%. All other shareholders hold less than the mandatory reportable threshold of 4%.
The significant stock market indices for Burgenland Holding AG showed contrary trends from October 2017 to March 2018. While Vienna's leading ATX index rose by 3.39%, the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx Utilities industry index went down by 3.69%.
At the end of March 2018, the share of Burgenland Holding AG closed at EUR 75.00, thus 1.35% higher than compared to the corresponding period last year. This results in a market capitalisation of EUR 225m. Daily trading volume averaged 41 shares during the first half year 2017/18 and the weighting of the share in Vienna's WBI index was 0.18% as of 31 March 2018.
| Stock performance | 2017/18 HY1 |
2016/17 HY1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily turnover | Shares | 41 | 25 |
| Total share volume | EURm | 0.36 | 0.19 |
| Highest price | EUR | 86.00 | 70.70 |
| Lowest price | EUR | 68.00 | 53.00 |
| Share price at the end of March | EUR | 75.00 | 66.70 |
| Market capitalisation at the end of March | EURm | 225 | 200 |
| WBI weighting at the end of September | % | 0.18 | 0.19 |
On the basis of September 2017
| Burgenland Holding AG – Key figures | 2017/18 HY1 |
2016/17 | Change in % |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance sheet total | EURm | 81.3 | 80.81) | 0.6 |
| Equity | EURm | 79.6 | 80.71) | –1.4 |
| Investment income | EURm | 9.3 | 10.32) | –9.7 |
| Net income for the period | EURm | 9.2 | 10.22) | –9.8 |
1) As of 30 September 2017 2) HY1 2016/17
The investment income from Burgenland Holding AG for the first half year 2017/18 includes the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG for the 2016/17 business year. After the one-off increase in the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG in the previous year by about 10%, investment income from Burgenland Holding AG decreased by 9.7% to EUR 9.3m in the reporting period.
Similar to the development of investment income, net income for the period amounted to EUR 9.2m, or 9.8% below the prior year level.
As of 31 March 2018, the balance sheet total amounted to EUR 81.3m, or 0.6% slightly above the balance sheet date of 30 September 2017.
Liabilities due to associated companies include the shortterm interim financing of the Company's own dividend payout. As of the balance sheet date, the investment income tax in connection with the effected dividend payout is still shown under "Other liabilities" in the balance sheet as a result of its later due date. Consequently, the equity ratio shows a decrease from 99.9% to 97.9% in the first six months of 2017/18 compared to the balance sheet date of 30 September 2017.
Due to the fact that the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG from its net profits for 2016/17 has already been accounted for, no major changes in the results of Burgenland Holding AG are expected for the 2017/18 business year after the first six months of 2017/18.
The financial year 2016/17 of Burgenland Holding AG was positively influenced by the one-off increase in the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG by about 10% for the 2015/16 financial year. Net income of Burgenland Holding AG for the 2017/18 financial year is expected to decline to a level of more than EUR 9m.
| Assets in TEUR |
31.03.2018 | 30.09.2017 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Fixed assets | ||
| Investments | 71,325.3 | 71,325.3 |
| 71,325.3 | 71,325.3 | |
| B. Current assets | ||
| I. Accounts receivables | ||
| 1. Receivables from affiliated companies | 120.6 | 9,414.1 |
| 2. Receivables from associates | 9,310.0 | 0.0 |
| 3. Other receivables | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| 9,431.2 | 9,416.0 | |
| II. Cash at banks | 481.9 | 14.8 |
| 9,913.1 | 9,430.8 | |
| C. Deferred expenses and accrued income | ||
| Other | 9.7 | 4.9 |
| D. Deferred tax assets | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| Total assets | 81,274.0 | 80,761.0 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| A. Equity | ||
| I. Called-up, subscribed, and paid-in share capital | 21,810.0 | 21,810.0 |
| II. Capital reserves | ||
| Committed reserves | 43,676.4 | 43,676.4 |
| III. Retained earnings | ||
| Other reserves (free reserves) | 4,902.0 | 4,902.0 |
| IV. Net profit | 9,229.8 | 10,354.0 |
| thereof profit carried forward | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 79,618.2 | 80,742.4 | |
| B. Provisions Other provisions |
9.8 | 17.9 |
| C. Liabilities | ||
| 1. Trade accounts payable | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| thereof with a remaining maturity of up to one year | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 2. Liabilities to affiliated companies | 1,181.0 | 0.3 |
| thereof with a remaining maturity of up to one year | 1,181.0 | 0.3 |
| 3. Other current liabilities | 464.7 | 0.0 |
| thereof with a remaining maturity of up to one year | 464.7 | 0.0 |
| 1,645.9 | 0.6 | |
| thereof with a remaining maturity of up to one year | 1,645.9 | 0.6 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 81,274.0 | 80,761.0 |
| Profit and loss account in TEUR |
2017/18 HY1 |
2016/17 HY1 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Other operating income: | ||
| a) Other | 10.0 | 0.1 |
| 2. Other operating expenses: | ||
| a) Taxes, unless covered by fig 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| b) Other | –133.8 | –117.6 |
| –133.8 | –117.6 | |
| 3. Total 1 and 2 (Operating result) | –123.7 | –117.5 |
| 4. Investment income | 9,310.0 | 10,290.0 |
| 5. Other interest and similar income | 13.6 | 17.4 |
| thereof from associated companies | 13.6 | 17.4 |
| 6. Interest and similar expenses | –0.1 | –0.1 |
| thereof from associated companies | –0.1 | –0.1 |
| 7. Total 4 to 6 (Financial result) | 9,323.5 | 10,307.3 |
| 8. Pre-tax profit | 9,199.8 | 10,189.8 |
| 9. Taxes on income from tax allocation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| thereof income from tax credits | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 10. Deferred income taxes | 25.9 | 0.0 |
| 11. After-tax profit = Net income for the period | 9,225.8 | 10,189.8 |
| 12. Profit carry-forward | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| 13. Net profit | 9,229.8 | 10,193.1 |
The Interim Financial Statements for the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 March 2018 were prepared with regard to Generally Accepted Austrian Accounting Principles.
The Interim Financial Statements as of 31 March 2018 were neither subject to a full audit nor a review by an auditor.
As of the balance sheet date of 31 March 2018, shareholders' equity stood at EUR 79.6m, thus 1.4% below the balance sheet date of 30 September 2017. The position "Other provisions" related mainly to the compensation of Supervisory Board members of Burgenland Holding AG.
The item "Liabilities to affiliated companies" includes EUR 1.2m for the short-term interim financing of the Company's own dividend payout. The item "Other current liabilities" of EUR 0.5m is composed entirely of the investment income tax liability vis-à-vis the tax authorities in connection with the effected dividend payout.
The result of Burgenland Holding AG is determined to a major extent by the dividends of its associated companies Energie Burgenland AG and CEESEG AG as well as the interest rate level. After the first six months of the 2017/18 financial year, net income for the period amounted to EUR 9.2m, a 9.8% decline over the corresponding period in the previous year. This decrease resulted from the lowered dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG compared to the prior year.
At TEUR –123.7, the operating result for the first half year 2017/18 was slightly below last year's level.
The investment income of Burgenland Holding AG in the reporting period comprised the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG. On 19 March 2018, the Annual General Meeting of Energie Burgenland AG resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 19.0m out of the net profit as of 30 September 2017, of which EUR 9.31m are allocated to Burgenland Holding AG.
At TEUR 13.5, the item "Other interest and similar income" was below the corresponding period year's figure. This is primarily attributable to a low interest level.
Due to the fact that the dividend payout of Energie Burgenland AG has already been recorded, no major changes in the result of Burgenland Holding AG are to be expected for the second half of 2017/18.
Furthermore, from today's point of view, no material risks or uncertainties should be anticipated for the remaining six months of the business year given the stable earnings structure of Burgenland Holding AG.
| 2017/18 | 2016/17 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energie Burgenland AG – Group | Q1 | Q1 | in % |
| Electricity sales volumes GWh |
347 | 334 | 3.9 |
| Electricity network distribution volumes GWh |
488 | 493 | –1.0 |
| Natural gas sales volumes GWh |
356 | 371 | –4.0 |
| Natural gas network distribution volumes GWh |
727 | 785 | –7.4 |
| Revenue EURm |
91.6 | 86.7 | 5.7 |
| Pre-tax profit EURm |
16.9 | 15.7 | 7.6 |
| Balance sheet total EURm |
875.2 | 884.2 | –1.0 |
| Equity EURm |
337.2 | 333.8 | 1.0 |
| Gross cash flow EURm |
27.9 | 29.8 | –6.4 |
In the first quarter of 2017/18, electricity sales volumes to end customers rose to 347 GWh, an increase of 3.9% over the last year. However, electricity network distribution volumes decreased by 1.0% to 488 GWh. Natural gas sales volumes to end customers amounted to 356 GWh (previous year: 371 GWh), with natural gas network distribution volumes declining to 727 GWh (previous year: 785 GWh).
The Group's revenue amounted to EUR 91.6m, a drop by 5.7% compared to the previous year. This development is attributable to increased electricity generation volumes from wind parks and significantly higher revenue from the biomass segment. However, the comparable reporting period was affected by a revision at the cogeneration plant in Heiligenkreuz.
Pre-tax profit amounted to EUR 16.9m, which represents an increase of 7.6% compared to the previous year.
As of 31 December 2017, the balance sheet total amounted to EUR 875.2m, with non-current assets (EUR 645.8m) accounting for roughly 73.8% of total assets. The increase in non-current assets compared to last year is mainly the result of purchases of securities.
Shareholders' equity as of 31 December 2017, increased to EUR 337.2m, resulting in an equity ratio of 38.5%. At EUR 27.9m, gross cash flow for the first quarter of 2016/17 was 6.4% below last year's level.
In addition to continuous grid expansion, grid renewal, and maintenance measures, Burgenland's distribution grid is being expanded further to integrate additional renewable power generation, in particular wind power plants. Following projects in the wind power sector are being realised at present:
In addition, in the sales division, measures are regularly implemented and products are developed (i.g. in connection with smart metering or the storage of solar energy) in order to maintain competitiveness and to build long-term customer relationships.
1) The information on performance refers to the interim group accounts of Energie Burgenland's 2016/17 business year as of 31 December 2017. For comparison, the figures from the interim group accounts as of 31 December 2016 are presented. The consolidation circle comprises 14 fully consolidated, two proportionately consolidated and three equityconsolidated companies.
We confirm, that the abridged Interim Financial Statements drawn up in conformity with the relevant accounting standards present, to the best of our knowledge, a true and fair view of the company's assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss, and the Interim Management Report presents a true and fair view of the company's assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss with regard to important events during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the abridged Financial Statements in terms of material risks and uncertainties in the remaining six months of the business year.
Eisenstadt, 23 May 2018
The Management Board
Klaus Kohlhuber Nikolaus Sauer Member of the Member of the
Management Board Management Board
| Results Q1–3 2017/18 | 09.08.2018 |
|---|---|
| Annual results 2017/18 | 13.12.2018 |
1) Preliminary
| Share capital | EUR 21.81m |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 3.0 million no-par bearer shares |
| Majority shareholder | EVN AG |
| Identification number (ISIN) | AT0000640552 |
| Ticker symbols | BHAV.VI (Reuters); BURG AV (Bloomberg); AT; BHD (Dow Jones) |
| Stock exchange listing | Vienna |
Technologiezentrum Marktstraße 3 A-7000 Eisenstadt Austria
Investor Relations Doris Lohwasser
Phone: +43 2236 200-12473 Fax: +43 2236 200-2030 [email protected] www.buho.at
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