Quarterly Report • Feb 22, 2022
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| Beginning of the financial year | 1 January 2021 |
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| End of the financial year | 31 December 2021 |
| Interim reporting period | 1 October 2021 – 31 December 2021 |
| MANAGEMENT REPORT 3 |
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| MANAGEMENT BOARD'S CONFIRMATION18 |
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19 |
| Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 19 |
| Consolidated statement of financial position 20 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows 21 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity 22 |
| NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS23 |
| Note 1 Corporate information23 |
| Note 2 Basis of preparation23 |
| Note 3 Segment information23 |
| Note 4 Financial items 25 |
| Note 5 Earnings per share 25 |
| Note 6 Property, plant and equipment 26 |
| Note 7 Intangible assets 27 |
| Note 8 Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 28 |
| Note 9 Share capital29 |
| Note 10 Dividends29 |
| Note 11 Related party disclosures 29 |
| STATEMENT BY THE MANAGEMENT BOARD 30 |
| ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES 30 |
| CONTACT INFORMATION 34 |

In the fourth quarter (1 October – 31 December) of the year, Tallink Grupp AS and its subsidiaries (the Group) carried 1 122 892 passengers, which is 660 thousand passengers more than in the fourth quarter last year. The number of cargo units transported increased by 24% in the same comparison. The Group's unaudited consolidated revenue increased by 110.1% or EUR 87.3 million to a total of EUR 166.6 million. Unaudited EBITDA was EUR 25.1 million (EUR 1.2 million in the fourth quarter 2020) and unaudited net loss was EUR 3.3 million (net loss of EUR 26.9 million in the fourth quarter 2020). Net profit in the second half of the year amounted to EUR 2.2 million (net loss of EUR 50.7 million in the second half of the year 2020).
The Group's operations and operating results were continuously strongly influenced by the COVID-19 situation in the fourth quarter. In the beginning of the quarter, particularly in October and November, the demand for travelling was relatively strong due to moderate restrictions, which allowed the business to start recovering and had positive effect on results. With the rise of new COVID-19 variant, demand was negatively affected, and additional restrictions were put in place by the end of the quarter in Group's home markets in Finland and Sweden. The operational factors impacting results were following:
To enhance travelling and contribute to resolving the COVID-19 crisis, the Group offered the opportunity for passengers to perform COVID-19 antigen testing and get vaccinated on board the Tallinn-Helsinki shuttle ferries since June 2021.
The results of the first half of the year were severely affected by limited operations of vessels and low demand for travelling due to strict travel restrictions imposed in Group's home markets. Despite of extensive travel restrictions and continuous negative effect of COVID-19, lower impact from support measures and government assistance, increasing fuel prices, the Group managed to operate profitably in the second half of the year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, reopening of Tallinn-Stockholm and Helsinki-Stockholm routes in the second half of the year contributed to the operating results of the Group. The earnings were supported by partial alleviation of travel restrictions, cost savings from previously implemented measures and short-term chartering of vessels.




Given the uncertainty regarding the duration of the crisis and the course of the post-crisis recovery with progress of vaccinations, the business environment has remained challenging. In the current situation, the focus has remained on costs and cash flow management to ensure the sustainability of the Group's core business.
Cruise ferry Baltic Queen operated on the Tallinn-Stockholm route in the fourth quarter. Cruise ferry Victoria I operated 3 return trips on the Tallinn-Helsinki route replacing the cruise ferry Silja Europa. Cruise ferries Silja Europa and Romantika were chartered out from mid-October to mid-November.
Operations of the Riga-Stockholm route were suspended during the quarter.
Tallink City Hotel, Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel and Tallink Express Hotel were all operating during the fourth quarter. Tallink Hotel Riga has remained closed since October 2020 and was not opened in 2021.
Estonia-Finland routes' shuttle vessels Megastar and Star, cargo vessel Sea Wind, Paldiski-Kapellskär route cargo vessels Regal Star and Sailor, and the four Finland-Sweden routes' cruise ferries continued their operations throughout the quarter.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Group's total revenue increased by EUR 87.3 million to EUR 166.6 million. Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2019 was EUR 79.3 million and EUR 226.4 million, respectively.
Revenue from route operations (core business) increased by EUR 71.4 million to EUR 139.2 million. The passenger operations and segment results on all routes were significantly affected by the COVID-19 situation and imposed travel restrictions.
The number of passengers carried on the Estonia-Finland routes increased by 70.9% compared to last year. The number of transported cargo units increased by 19.6%. Estonia-Finland routes' revenue increased by EUR 18.1 million, or 48.3%, to EUR 55.5 million. The segment result increased by EUR 7.4 million to EUR 6.6 million. The segment effectively reflects operations of two shuttle vessels, one cruise ferry and one cargo vessel.
The number of passengers carried on the Finland-Sweden routes increased by 283.1%. The number of transported cargo units increased by 34.4%. The route's revenue increased by EUR 42.4 million to EUR 64.2 million and the segment result improved by EUR 20.2 million to EUR 2.9 million. The segment reflects the operations of Turku-Stockholm and Helsinki-Stockholm routes.
On Estonia-Sweden routes' the number of passengers carried increased by 104 thousand compared to last year. The number of transported cargo units increased by 40.8%. Estonia-Sweden routes' revenue increased by EUR 12.0 million to EUR 19.4 million and the segment result improved by EUR 3.7 million to EUR -1.1 million. Estonia-Sweden route reflects operation of two cargo vessels and one cruise ferry as well as expenses related to the suspended cruise ferry Victoria I.
The Latvia-Sweden route operations were suspended in the fourth quarter. The EUR -3.6 million segment result reflects the expenses of the suspended cruise ferries Isabelle as well as Romantika after conclusion of charter period.
Revenue from the segment other increased by a total of EUR 16.4 million and amounted to EUR 27.9 million. The increase was mainly driven by charter revenue and to a lesser extent by accommodation sales and various retail activities.

Interim report Q4 2021 Management report
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Group's gross profit improved by EUR 38.4 million compared to the same period last year, amounting to EUR 20.0 million. EBITDA increased by EUR 23.9 million and amounted to EUR 25.1 million.
In the fourth quarter, the net amount of government assistance from Group's home markets was limited at EUR 1.4 million (EUR 14.7 million in fourth quarter of 2020). In addition, the reduction in fairway dues in Estonia amounted to EUR 0.6 million (EUR 1.1 million in fourth quarter of 2020).
Amortisation and depreciation expense decreased by EUR 1.1 million to EUR 24.2 million compared to last year.
As a result of increased interest-bearing liabilities, net finance costs increased by EUR 0.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of last year.
The Group's unaudited net loss for the fourth quarter of 2021 was EUR 3.3 million or EUR 0.004 per share compared to a net loss of EUR 26.9 million or EUR 0.040 per share in 2020 and net profit of EUR 5.5 million or EUR 0.008 per share in 2019.
In the 2021 financial year (1 January – 31 December), the Group carried a total of 2 961 975 passengers, which is 21% less compared to the 2020 financial year. The number of cargo units transported increased by 2.6% compared to the previous financial year.
The Group's unaudited consolidated revenue amounted to EUR 476.9 million (EUR 442.9 million in 2020). Unaudited EBITDA was EUR 58.3 million (EUR 8.0 million, 2020) and unaudited net loss for the financial year was EUR 56.6 million or EUR 0.08 per share (net loss of EUR 108.3 million or EUR 0.16 per share, 2020).
The financial result of the 2021 financial year was impacted by suspension of operations of vessels and hotels due to the COVID-19 situation and travel restrictions as well as increase in global fuel prices. The results of the first half of the year were strongly impacted by low season and low demand for travelling due to extensive travel restrictions and communication advising against travelling. Despite the continuous impact of the pandemic, the reopening of Tallinn-Stockholm and Helsinki-Stockholm routes in the second half of the year and income from short-term charter agreements contributed to the operating results, and the Group managed to earn net profit in the second half of the year.



The Group's investments in fourth quarter of 2021 amounted to EUR 9.2 million.
Due to the changed economic environment and suspension of vessel operations, ship-related investments were kept to minimum and only critical maintenance and repair works were performed.
Investments were also made in the development of the online booking and sales systems as well as other administrative systems and in relation to the opening of Burger King restaurants.
Due to a deteriorated operating environment and considering the Group's long-term interests, the shareholders' annual general meeting decided not to distribute dividends for 2020.
In order to relieve the liquidity issues caused by the COVID-19 situation, Group entities were allowed to postpone tax payments in 2020 and 2021 by home markets tax boards. The postponed tax liabilities amounted to EUR 1.8 million at the end of the quarter and have different settlement dates over the coming years.
At the end of the second quarter, the Group agreed with financial institutions on the amendment and the prolongation of the waivers of financial covenants and the postponement of principal payments under existing loan agreements. From the second quarter of 2021 until the end of first quarter of 2022 repayments in the total amount of EUR 82.1 million are deferred and added to the last payment of each respective loan facility. The deferrals for the 2021 financial year amount to EUR 67.4 million.
At the end of the fourth quarter 2021, the Group's net debt had decreased by EUR 24.9 million to EUR 652.4 million compared to the end of the fourth quarter 2020.
As at 31 December 2021, the Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 127.6 million (EUR 27.8 million at 31 December 2020) and the Group had EUR 134.8 million in unused credit lines (EUR 119.3 million at 31 December 2020). The total liquidity buffer (cash, cash equivalents and unused credit facilities) amounted to EUR 262.4 million (EUR 147.1 million at 31 December 2020). The current trade and other payables amounted to EUR 91.7 million (EUR 73.5 million at 31 December 2020).

| For the period | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (million euros) | 166.6 | 79.3 | 110.1% |
| Gross profit/loss (million euros) | 20.0 | -18.4 | 209.1% |
| EBITDA¹ (million euros) | 25.1 | 1.2 | 2019.3% |
| EBIT¹ (million euros) | 0.9 | -24.2 | 103.6% |
| Net loss for the period (million euros) | -3.3 | -26.9 | 87.6% |
| Depreciation and amortisation (million euros) | 24.2 | 25.4 | -4.5% |
| Capital expenditures¹ ²(million euros) | 9.2 | 4.8 | 91.0% |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding | 743 569 064 | 669 882 040 | 11.0% |
| Earnings/loss per share¹ | -0.004 | -0.040 | 88.8% |
| Number of passengers | 1 122 892 | 462 859 | 142.6% |
| Number of cargo units | 101 486 | 81 861 | 24.0% |
| Average number of employees | 4 743 | 4 707 | 0.8% |
| As at | 31.12.2021 | 30.09.2021 | Change % |
| Total assets (million euros) | 1 585.9 | 1 616.7 | -1.9% |
| Total liabilities (million euros) | 893.4 | 920.8 | -3.0% |
| Interest-bearing liabilities (million euros) | 779.9 | 802.8 | -2.8% |
| Net debt¹ (million euros) | 652.4 | 659.7 | -1.1% |
| Net debt to EBITDA¹ | 11.2 | 19.2 | -41.7% |
| Total equity (million euros) | 692.5 | 695.9 | -0.5% |
| Equity ratio¹ (%) | 44% | 43% | |
| Number of ordinary shares outstanding | 743 569 064 | 743 569 064 | 0.0% |
| Equity per share¹ | 0.93 | 0.94 | -0.5% |
| Ratios¹ | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | |
| Gross margin (%) | 12.0% | -23.2% | |
| EBITDA margin (%) | 15.1% | 1.5% | |
| EBIT margin (%) | 0.5% | -30.5% | |
| Net profit/loss margin (%) | -2.0% | -33.9% | |
| ROA (%) | -2.4% | -6.1% | |
| ROE (%) | -8.2% | -14.1% | |
| ROCE (%) | -2.8% | -7.2% |
1 Alternative performance measures based on ESMA guidelines are disclosed in the Alternative Performance Measures section of this Interim Report.
2 Does not include additions to right-of-use assets.

The following table provides an overview of the quarterly sales and result development by geographical segments.
| Q4 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q4 2021 | Q4 Change | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia - | Passengers (thousands) | 338 | 201 | 336 | 649 | 578 | 70.9% |
| Finland | Cargo units (thousands) | 56 | 58 | 64 | 61 | 67 | 19.6% |
| Revenue (million euros) | 37.4 | 24.8 | 41.1 | 63.2 | 55.5 | 48.3% | |
| Segment result¹ (million euros) | -0.8 | -4.9 | 0.2 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 946.5% | |
| Finland - | Passengers (thousands) | 112 | 56 | 82 | 379 | 431 | 283.1% |
| Sweden | Cargo units (thousands) | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 34.4% |
| Revenue (million euros) | 21.7 | 14.8 | 18.8 | 60.9 | 64.2 | 195.1% | |
| Segment result¹ (million euros) | -17.3 | -13.3 | -11.5 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 116.7% | |
| Estonia - | Passengers (thousands) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 116 | 114 | 1009.1% |
| Sweden | Cargo units (thousands) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 40.8% |
| Revenue (million euros) | 7.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 18.6 | 19.4 | 159.6% | |
| Segment result¹ (million euros) | -4.8 | -3.2 | -4.3 | 1.6 | -1.1 | 76.3% | |
| Latvia - | Passengers (thousands) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -100.0% |
| Sweden | Cargo units (thousands) | 1 | 0 | 0 0 0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 -3.5 -1.9 -3.6 |
-100.0% | ||
| Revenue (million euros) | 1.2 | -88.6% | |||||
| Segment result¹ (million euros) | -4.5 | -3.5 | 19.4% | ||||
| Other | Revenue (million euros) | 11.5 | 9.2 | 20.0 | 28.1 | 27.9 | 142.7% |
| Segment result¹ (million euros) | 1.8 | -0.1 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 255.6% | |
| Intersegment revenue (million euros) | -0.1 | -0.0 | -0.0 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -734.1% | |
| Total revenue (million euros) | 79.3 | 53.7 | 86.1 | 170.5 | 166.6 | 110.1% | |
| EBITDA (million euros) | 1.2 | -6.3 | 4.4 | 35.1 | 25.1 | 2016.7% | |
| Total segment result¹ (million euros) | -25.7 | -25.0 | -15.6 | 22.1 | 11.0 | 143.0% | |
| Net profit/loss | -26.9 | -34.4 | -24.3 | 5.5 | -3.3 | 87.6% |
¹ Segment result is the result before administrative expenses, finance costs and taxes.

The following table provides an overview of the quarterly sales development by operating segments:
| Revenue (million euros) | Q4 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 | Q3 2021 | Q4 2021 | Q4 Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant and shop sales on-board and onshore | 37.6 | 20.2 | 40.0 | 86.2 | 87.0 | 131.6% |
| Ticket sales | 15.5 | 7.6 | 13.4 | 43.8 | 34.3 | 121.9% |
| Sales of cargo transportation | 20.9 | 22.1 | 23.7 | 22.5 | 26.5 | 26.5% |
| Accommodation sales | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 477.1% |
| Income from charter of vessels | 2.4 | 2.3 | 5.7 | 10.0 | 12.3 | 405.6% |
| Other sales | 2.6 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 92.5% |
| Total revenue | 79.3 | 53.7 | 86.1 | 170.5 | 166.6 | 110.1% |
The following charts provide an overview of the Group's fourth quarter sales by operational and geographical segments.


The following table provides a detailed overview of the cost items during the 12-month period ended 31 December.
| Costs (in thousands of euros) | Jan-Dec 2021 | Jan-Dec 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of goods | 110 451 | 116 624 | -5.3% |
| Staff cost | 86 101 | 116 818 | -26.3% |
| Marketing & Administration¹ | 62 075 | 71 797 | -13.5% |
| Port & Stevedoring | 62 998 | 68 100 | -7.5% |
| Fuel cost | 72 234 | 56 341 | 28.2% |
| Ship operating expenses | 34 363 | 36 923 | -6.9% |
| Other costs² | 6 768 | 5 631 | 20.2% |
| Total costs from operations | 434 991 | 472 234 | -7.9% |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 95 313 | 100 661 | -5.3% |
| Net finance cost³ | 21 967 | 18 000 | 22.0% |
| Total costs | 552 271 | 590 894 | -6.5% |
¹ Depreciation and amortisation excluded.
2 Includes package costs.
3 Includes share of profit/loss of equity-accounted investees.
2021 staff cost was impacted by salary support from Government of Estonia paid directly to employees. Salary support paid by Government of Sweden is recognized as other operating income.

The following chart provides an overview of the proportions of the cost items in the 2021.

The following table provides an overview of the passengers, cargo units and passenger vehicles transported during the fourth quarter of 2021 and 2020.
| Passengers | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Change | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia - Finland | 577 653 | 338 057 | 70.9% | 1 764 058 | 2 439 972 | -27.7% |
| Finland - Sweden | 430 943 | 112 481 | 283.1% | 948 534 | 980 076 | -3.2% |
| Estonia - Sweden | 114 296 | 10 305 | 1009.1% | 249 383 | 172 226 | 44.8% |
| Latvia - Sweden | 0 | 2 016 | -100.0% | 0 | 139 828 | -100.0% |
| Total | 1 122 892 | 462 859 | 142.6% | 2 961 975 | 3 732 102 | -20.6% |
| Cargo units | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Change | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia - Finland | 66 728 | 55 775 | 19.6% | 249 603 | 244 481 | 2.1% |
| Finland - Sweden | 19 726 | 14 672 | 34.4% | 70 855 | 70 088 | 1.1% |
| Estonia - Sweden | 15 032 | 10 675 | 40.8% | 48 712 | 40 193 | 21.2% |
| Latvia - Sweden | 0 | 739 | -100.0% | 0 | 5 049 | -100.0% |
| Total | 101 486 | 81 861 | 24.0% | 369 170 | 359 811 | 2.6% |
| Passenger vehicles | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Change | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia - Finland | 144 778 | 117 102 | 23.6% | 499 005 | 596 661 | -16.4% |
| Finland - Sweden | 18 879 | 15 739 | 20.0% | 83 130 | 80 768 | 2.9% |
| Estonia - Sweden | 7 380 | 763 | 867.2% | 19 898 | 10 788 | 84.4% |
| Latvia - Sweden | 0 | 592 | -100.0% | 0 | 14 485 | -100.0% |
| Total | 171 037 | 134 196 | 27.5% | 602 033 | 702 702 | -14.3% |
The Group's estimated market shares on the routes operated during the 12-month period ended 31 December 2021 were as follows:
Since mid-March 2020 there has not been consistent daily passenger operation on the Latvia-Sweden routes.

At the reporting date, the Group consisted of 46 companies. All subsidiaries are wholly owned by Tallink Grupp AS. The following diagram represents the Group's structure as at the reporting date:

The Group also owns 34% of Tallink Takso AS.
Catering services

As at 31 December 2021, the Group had 4 785 employees (4 200 at 31 December 2020). The number of employees includes 217 employees on maternity leave. The following table provides a more detailed overview of the Group's personnel.
| Average of Q4 | Average of Jan-Dec | End of Q4 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |
| Onshore total | 1 049 | 1 226 | -14.4% | 1 060 | 1 467 | -27.7% | 1 049 | 1 123 | -6.6% |
| Estonia | 671 | 699 | -4.0% | 674 | 864 | -22.0% | 668 | 671 | -0.4% |
| Finland | 238 | 343 | -30.6% | 240 | 396 | -39.4% | 241 | 272 | -11.4% |
| Sweden | 103 | 122 | -15.6% | 108 | 131 | -17.6% | 103 | 122 | -15.6% |
| Latvia | 21 | 44 | -52.3% | 22 | 58 | -62.1% | 21 | 40 | -47.5% |
| Russia | 11 | 12 | -8.3% | 11 | 12 | -8.3% | 11 | 12 | -8.3% |
| Germany | 5 | 6 | -16.7% | 5 | 6 | -16.7% | 5 | 6 | -16.7% |
| Onboard | 3 214 | 3 101 | 3.6% | 2 891 | 4 187 | -31.0% | 3 231 | 2 750 | 17.5% |
| Burger King¹ | 240 | 186 | 29.0% | 223 | 98 | 127.6% | 272 | 206 | 32.0% |
| Hotel¹ | 240 | 194 | 23.7% | 186 | 352 | -47.2% | 233 | 121 | 92.6% |
| Total | 4 743 | 4 707 | 0.8% | 4 360 | 6 104 | -28.6% | 4 785 | 4 200 | 13.9% |
1 The number of Burger King and hotel personnel is not included in the total number of onshore personnel.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, staff costs amounted to EUR 37.3 million (EUR 33.2 million in 2020), which is an 12.5% increase compared to the same period last year*. In the fourth quarter of 2021 the Group did not receive any salary support from governments.
*During the fourth quarter, the Group operated with 6 cruise ferries, 2 shuttle ferries and 3 cargo vessels. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Group effectively operated with 3 cruise ferries, 2 shuttle ferries and 3 cargo vessels.

The following chart displays the shareholder structure of Tallink Grupp AS as at 31 December 2021.

The shares of Tallink Grupp AS have been listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn stock exchange since 9 December 2005, where the shares are traded under the ticker symbol TAL1T. Starting from 3 December 2018, the shares of Tallink Grupp AS are listed as Finnish Depository Receipts (FDRs) also on Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange, where the FDRs are traded under the ticker symbol TALLINK. At the reporting date the closing share price on Nasdaq Baltic was EUR 0.59 and the closing price of the FDR on Nasdaq Helsinki was EUR 0.58. The following charts give an overview of the share and FDR price and turnover developments in the past twelve months. The account NORDEA BANK ABP / CLIENTS FDR represented 9 571 FDR-holders at 31 December 2021. The total number of shareholders and FDR-holders was 37 334.


The Supervisory Board of Tallink Grupp AS consists of seven members and includes:
The Management Board of Tallink Grupp AS operated with six members, including:
The term of office of Mr Lembit Kitter ended on 30 December 2021.
The Group considers Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia its home markets with the most exposure to the economic and travel restriction developments in Finland. The Group has also high exposure to the economic and travel restriction developments in Estonia and Sweden. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Group's economic environment was still dominated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions related to international travel, although to a lesser extent compared to previous periods.
Despite some decline during the quarter, the confidence of Finnish, Swedish and Estonian consumers remained relatively high. The overall demand in passenger traffic remained negatively affected by the COVID-19 related considerations, particularly in the end of the quarter on Finnish and Swedish markets.
In the fourth quarter, the cargo business remained solid supported by the continuously robust business confidence on all home markets. The market conditions regarding the price competition remained challenging.
Measured in euros and weighted with the Group's consumption volumes, the global fuel prices increased, on average, by 138% in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to last year. Increase in the fuel prices was the main cause of the Group's overall fuel cost increase by 132% compared to the same period last year.
High levels of vaccination in Finland and Sweden contributed to consumer confidence to travel, which was evident in the first months of the fourth quarter. The developments with the new COVID-19 variant affected negatively the demand in December. By the end of the quarter, infection rates grew rapidly in all home markets and additional restrictions were put in place in Finland and Sweden, effectively resulting in lower demand for travelling. The vaccination pace in Latvia and particularly in Estonia unfortunately lagged and the lower than average level of vaccination rate contributed to the countries rapid growth in infections and hospitalisations per capita compared to other home markets.

For the foreseeable future, the key risk has to do with global and regional developments of the COVID-19 situation, progress of national vaccination efforts and related restrictions on travel and other economic activities, the economic damage it may cause and its impact on local and international trade.
Cruise ferries Silja Europa and Romantika were chartered out from mid-October to mid-November to provide accommodation for the COP26 event in Glasgow, Scotland.
In December 2021, three new Burger King restaurants were opened in Lithuania. By the end of the year, the Group operated 14 Burger King restaurants in the Baltics.
In January 2022, one new Burger King restaurant was opened in Latvia. The Group continues preparations for opening additional Burger King restaurants in 2022.
Starting from February 2022, travel restrictions were lifted in Group's home markets in Finland and Sweden, which contributed to the increase in number of bookings.
On 11 February 2022, AS Tallink Grupp and AS Tallinna Sadam concluded a settlement upon approval of which by the court, the court dispute between the parties concerning the fees of port services provided to passenger vessels at Old City Harbour is terminated, AS Tallink Grupp waives all the claims filed in the matter and AS Tallinna Sadam will amend the port fees applied to passenger vessels visiting the Old City Harbour.
The new LNG-based shuttle vessel built in Rauma Shipyard is expected to be delivered during spring 2022. MyStar is estimated to start operating on the Tallinn-Helsinki route from June 2022.
The Group's earnings are not generated evenly throughout the year. The summer period is the high season in the Group's operations. In management's opinion and based on prior experience most of the Group's earnings are generated during the summer (June-August). However, this year, dependent on situation with the vaccinations and cross-border travelling, the period extended to autumn.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation the earnings outlook is uncertain and continues to be strongly affected by external factors such as the progress of vaccination and situation with new COVID-19 variants, states' decisions regarding the timing of the lifting or imposing of travel restrictions and allowing passenger traffic, passengers' willingness to travel as well as the duration of the recovery period. Management expects the passenger traffic between Estonia and Finland to recover more rapidly from the second quarter of 2022, when greater immunity is expected to be reached for most of the population on Group's home markets and hospitalisation rates are decreasing.
The Group does not have any substantial ongoing research and development projects. The Group is continuously seeking opportunities for expanding its operations in order to improve its results.

The Group is continuously looking for innovative ways to upgrade the ships and passenger area technology to improve its overall performance through modern solutions. The most recent technical projects are focusing on the solutions for reduction of the ships CO2 footprint.
The Group's business, financial position and operating results could be materially affected by various risks. These risks are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently believe are immaterial or unlikely, could also impair our business. The order of presentation of the risk factors below is not intended to be an indication of the probability of their occurrence or of their potential effect on our business.

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge, the management report of Tallink Grupp AS for the fourth quarter of 2021 presents a true and fair view of the Group's development, results and financial position and includes an overview of the main risks and uncertainties.

Paavo Nõgene Chairman of the Management Board

Kadri Land Member of the Management Board

Piret Mürk-Dubout Member of the Management Board
This Interim Report has been signed digitally.

Harri Hanschmidt Member of the Management Board

Margus Schults Member of the Management Board

| Unaudited, in thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (Note 3) | 166 618 | 79 295 | 476 937 | 442 934 |
| Cost of sales | -146 593 | -97 658 | -455 282 | -486 388 |
| Gross loss /profit | 20 025 | -18 363 | 21 655 | -43 454 |
| Sales and marketing expenses | -9 008 | -7 289 | -29 262 | -37 817 |
| Administrative expenses | -13 460 | -13 301 | -45 732 | -48 391 |
| Other operating income | 3 334 | 14 974 | 16 336 | 37 339 |
| Other operating expenses | -11 | -205 | -28 | -298 |
| Result from operating activities | 880 | -24 184 | -37 031 | -92 621 |
| Finance income (Note 4) | -37 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Finance costs (Note 4) | -5 867 | -4 983 | -21 921 | -17 843 |
| Share of profit/loss of equity-accounted investees | -80 | -158 | -80 | -158 |
| Loss/ profit before income tax | -5 104 | -29 325 | -58 998 | -110 621 |
| Income tax | 1 766 | 2 474 | 2 422 | 2 313 |
| Net loss/ profit for the period | -3 338 | -26 851 | -56 576 | -108 308 |
| Net loss/ profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the Parent | -3 338 | -26 851 | -56 576 | -108 308 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations | -13 | -320 | 123 | -193 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | -13 | -320 | 123 | -193 |
| Total comprehensive loss/ profit for the period | -3 351 | -27 171 | -56 453 | -108 501 |
| Total comprehensive loss/ profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the Parent | -3 351 | -27 171 | -56 453 | -108 501 |
| Loss per share (in EUR, Note 5) | -0.004 | -0.040 | -0.081 | -0.162 |

| Unaudited, in thousands of EUR | 31.12.2021 | 31.12.2020 |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 127 556 | 27 834 |
| Trade and other receivables | 29 298 | 25 463 |
| Prepayments | 11 924 | 7 216 |
| Inventories | 34 631 | 28 707 |
| Current assets | 203 409 | 89 220 |
| Investments in equity-accounted investees | 165 | 245 |
| Other financial assets and prepayments | 555 | 2 233 |
| Deferred income tax assets | 21 840 | 20 270 |
| Investment property | 300 | 300 |
| Property, plant and equipment (Note 6) | 1 323 353 | 1 363 485 |
| Intangible assets (Note 7) | 36 293 | 40 448 |
| Non-current assets | 1 382 506 | 1 426 981 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1 585 915 | 1 516 201 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (Note 8) | 244 436 | 111 601 |
| Trade and other payables | 91 687 | 73 477 |
| Payables to owners | 6 | 6 |
| Income tax liability | 47 | 10 |
| Deferred income | 21 734 | 23 253 |
| Current liabilities | 357 910 | 208 347 |
| Interest-bearing loans and borrowings (Note 8) | 535 489 | 593 518 |
| Non-current liabilities | 535 489 | 593 518 |
| Total liabilities | 893 399 | 801 865 |
| Share capital (Note 9) | 349 477 | 314 844 |
| Share premium | 663 | 663 |
| Reserves | 67 930 | 69 854 |
| Retained earnings | 274 446 | 328 975 |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent | 692 516 | 714 336 |
| Total equity | 692 516 | 714 336 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 1 585 915 | 1 516 201 |

| Unaudited, in thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Net loss for the period | -3 338 | -26 851 | -56 576 | -108 308 |
| Adjustments | 29 973 | 29 188 | 116 083 | 117 305 |
| Changes in: | ||||
| Receivables and prepayments related to operating activities | 6 446 | 2 950 | -6 925 | 10 822 |
| Inventories | 560 | 3 799 | -6 513 | 8 548 |
| Liabilities related to operating activities | -6 045 | -21 343 | 13 447 | -35 307 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities | 961 | -14 594 | 9 | -15 937 |
| Cash generated from operating activities | 27 596 | -12 257 | 59 516 | -6 940 |
| Income tax repaid/paid | -20 | -21 | -137 | -107 |
| NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 27 576 | -12 278 | 59 379 | -7 047 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Purchase of property, plant, equipment and intangible assets (Notes 6, 7) | -9 191 | -17 163 | -20 192 | -100 024 |
| Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, equipment | 26 | 37 | 816 | 115 |
| Interest received | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | -9 164 | -17 126 | -19 373 | -99 908 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Proceeds from loans received (Note 8) | 0 | 70 000 | 90 000 | 125 000 |
| Repayment of loans received (Note 8) | 0 | 0 | -14 667 | -14 667 |
| Change in overdraft (Note 8) | -25 482 | -34 937 | -15 556 | 15 736 |
| Payment of lease liabilities (Note 8) | -4 159 | -3 704 | -14 903 | -12 565 |
| Interest paid | -4 328 | -4 122 | -19 296 | -16 290 |
| Payment of transaction costs related to loans | 0 | -670 | -495 | -1 302 |
| Increase of share capital (Note 9) | 0 | 0 | 34 633 | 0 |
| NET CASH FROM/USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES | -33 969 | 26 567 | 59 716 | 95 912 |
| TOTAL NET CASH FLOW | -15 557 | -2 837 | 99 722 | -11 043 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 143 113 | 30 671 | 27 834 | 38 877 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -15 557 | -2 837 | 99 722 | -11 043 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 127 556 | 27 834 | 127 556 | 27 834 |

| Unaudited, in thousands of EUR | Share capital | Share premium |
Translation reserve |
Ships re valuation reserve |
Mandatory legal reserve |
Retained earnings |
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent |
Total equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As at 31 December 2020 | 314 844 | 663 | 237 | 37 458 | 32 159 | 328 975 | 714 336 | 714 336 |
| Net loss for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -56 576 | -56 576 | -56 576 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 123 |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | -56 576 | -56 453 | -56 453 |
| Transactions with owners of the Company recognised directly in equity |
||||||||
| Transfer from revaluation reserve | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 047 | 0 | 2 047 | 0 | 0 |
| Increase of share capital | 34 633 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 633 | 34 633 |
| Transactions with owners of the Company recognised directly in equity |
34 633 | 0 | 0 | -2 047 | 0 | 2 047 | 34 633 | 34 633 |
| As at 31 December 2021 | 349 477 | 663 | 360 | 35 411 | 32 159 | 274 446 | 692 516 | 692 516 |
| As at 31 December 2019 | 314 844 | 663 | 430 | 39 505 | 29 673 | 437 722 | 822 837 | 822 837 |
| Net loss for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -108 308 | -108 308 | -108 308 |
| Other comprehensive income for the period | 0 | 0 | -193 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -193 | -193 |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period Transactions with owners of the Company |
0 | 0 | -193 | 0 | 0 | -108 308 | -108 501 | -108 501 |
| recognised directly in equity | ||||||||
| Transfer from profit for 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 486 | -2 486 | 0 | 0 |
| Transfer from revaluation reserve | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 047 | 0 | 2 047 | 0 | 0 |
| Transactions with owners of the Company recognised directly in equity |
0 | 0 | 0 | -2 047 | 2 486 | -439 | 0 | 0 |
| As at 31 December 2020 | 314 844 | 663 | 237 | 37 458 | 32 159 | 328 975 | 714 336 | 714 336 |

The consolidated interim financial statements of Tallink Grupp AS (the "Parent") and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") for the fourth quarter of 2021 were authorised for issue by the Management Board on 22 February 2022.
Tallink Grupp AS is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Estonia, with a registered office at Sadama 5, Tallinn. Tallink Grupp AS shares have been publicly traded on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange since 9 December 2005. Starting from 3 December 2018 the shares of Tallink Grupp AS are also listed as Finnish Depository Receipts (FDRs) on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.
The principal activities of the Group are related to marine transportation in the Baltic Sea (passenger and cargo transportation). As at 31 December 2021, the Group employed 4 785 people (4 200 as at 31 December 2020).
These interim consolidated financial statements of Tallink Grupp AS have been prepared in a condensed form in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies and measurement bases that were applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of Tallink Grupp AS for the financial year ended on 31 December 2020. The Group prepares its consolidated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU.
The interim consolidated financial statements are presented in thousand euros (EUR).
The Group's operations are organized and managed separately according to the nature of the different markets. Different routes represent different business segments.
The following tables present the Group's revenue and profit by reportable segments for the reporting and the comparative period.

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
| Estonia-Finland | Estonia-Sweden | Latvia-Sweden | Finland-Sweden | Intersegment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the period 1 January - 31 December, in thousands of EUR | routes | routes | route | routes | Other | elimination | Total |
| 2021 | |||||||
| Sales to external customers | 184 529 | 49 065 | 280 | 158 697 | 84 366 | 0 | 476 937 |
| Intersegment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 874 | -874 | 0 |
| Revenue | 184 529 | 49 065 | 280 | 158 697 | 85 240 | -874 | 476 937 |
| Segment result | 11 962 | -7 025 | -12 543 | -15 587 | 15 586 | 0 | -7 607 |
| Unallocated expenses | -29 424 | ||||||
| Net financial items (Note 4) | -21 887 | ||||||
| Share of profit/loss of equity-accounted investees |
-80 | ||||||
| Loss before income tax | -58 998 |
| Estonia-Finland | Estonia-Sweden | Latvia-Sweden | Finland-Sweden | Intersegment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the period 1 January - 31 December, in thousands of EUR | routes | routes | route | routes | Other | elimination | Total |
| 2020 | |||||||
| Sales to external customers | 200 439 | 34 858 | 15 390 | 149 485 | 42 762 | 0 | 442 934 |
| Intersegment sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 434 | -2 434 | 0 |
| Revenue | 200 439 | 34 858 | 15 390 | 149 485 | 45 196 | -2 434 | 442 934 |
| Segment result | 3 461 | -17 921 | -17 519 | -53 937 | 4 645 | 0 | -81 271 |
| Unallocated expenses | -11 350 | ||||||
| Net financial items (Note 4) | -17 842 | ||||||
| Share of profit of equity-accounted investees | -158 | ||||||
| Loss before income tax | -110 621 |

| In thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant and shop sales on-board and onshore | 87 005 | 37 574 | 233 376 | 228 487 |
| Ticket sales | 34 306 | 15 459 | 99 094 | 95 629 |
| Sales of cargo transport | 26 481 | 20 937 | 94 763 | 93 959 |
| Sales of accommodation | 1 414 | 245 | 3 367 | 4 022 |
| Income from charter of vessels | 12 328 | 2 437 | 30 278 | 9 967 |
| Other | 5 084 | 2 643 | 16 059 | 10 870 |
| Total revenue of the Group | 166 618 | 79 295 | 476 937 | 442 934 |
| In thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net foreign exchange gain | -38 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Income from other financial assets | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total finance income | -37 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| Net foreign exchange loss | 0 | -338 | 0 | -569 |
| Expenses from other financial assets | 0 | 0 | -75 | 0 |
| Interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised cost | -5 198 | -4 086 | -19 424 | -14 989 |
| Interest expense on right-of-use asset lease liabilities | -669 | -559 | -2 422 | -2 285 |
| Total finance costs | -5 867 | -4 983 | -21 921 | -17 843 |
| Net finance costs | -5 904 | -4 983 | -21 887 | -17 842 |
Earnings per share (EPS) are calculated by dividing the net profit/loss for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
| At the end of the period, in thousands | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares issued | 743 569 | 669 882 | 743 569 | 669 882 |
| Shares outstanding | 743 569 | 669 882 | 743 569 | 669 882 |
| For the period, in thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 | Jan-Dec 2021 |
Jan-Dec 2020 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding (in thousands) | 743 569 | 669 882 | 694 444 | 669 882 |
| Net loss attributable to equity holders of the Parent | -3 338 | -26 851 | -56 576 | -108 308 |
| Loss per share | -0.004 | -0.040 | -0.081 | -0.162 |

| Land and |
Plant and |
Right-of-use | Assets under |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In thousands of EUR | buildings | Ships | equipment | assets | construction | Total |
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 1 477 | 1 134 564 | 54 483 | 94 738 | 78 223 | 1 363 485 |
| Additions | 259 | -398 | 6 334 | 35 372 | 11 239 | 52 806 |
| Reclassification | 140 | 3 443 | 5 924 | 0 | -9 507 | 0 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | -509 | -4 055 | 0 | -4 564 |
| Depreciation for the period | -294 | -55 074 | -15 760 | -17 246 | 0 | -88 374 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2021 | 1 582 | 1 082 535 | 50 472 | 108 809 | 79 955 | 1 323 353 |
| As at 31 December 2021 | ||||||
| Gross carrying amount | 8 677 | 1 653 461 | 119 577 | 151 997 | 79 955 | 2 013 667 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -7 095 | -570 926 | -69 105 | -43 188 | 0 | -690 314 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2019 | 1 870 | 1 173 534 | 56 985 | 97 723 | 16 981 | 1 347 093 |
| Additions | 13 | 8 500 | 3 187 | 13 747 | 84 865 | 110 312 |
| Reclassification | 0 | 12 580 | 11 043 | 0 | -23 623 | 0 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | -283 | -331 | 0 | -614 |
| Depreciation for the period | -406 | -60 050 | -16 449 | -16 401 | 0 | -93 306 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 1 477 | 1 134 564 | 54 483 | 94 738 | 78 223 | 1 363 485 |
| As at 31 December 2020 | ||||||
| Gross carrying amount | 8 278 | 1 653 005 | 112 447 | 125 779 | 78 223 | 1 977 732 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -6 801 | -518 441 | -57 964 | -31 041 | 0 | -614 247 |

| In thousands of EUR | Buildings and premises |
Plant and equipment |
Total right-of use assets |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 94 102 | 636 | 94 738 | |
| Additions | 35 159 | 213 | 35 372 | |
| Disposals | -4 020 | -35 | -4 055 | |
| Depreciation for the period | -16 901 | -345 | -17 246 | |
| Book value as at 31 December 2021 | 108 340 | 469 | 108 809 | |
| As at 31 December 2021 | ||||
| Gross carrying amount | 150 576 | 1 421 | 151 997 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | -42 236 | -952 | -43 188 | |
| Book value as at 31 December 2019 | 97 142 | 581 | 97 723 | |
| Additions | 13 038 | 709 | ||
| Disposals | -90 | -241 | -331 | |
| Depreciation for the period | -15 988 | -413 | -16 401 | |
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 94 102 | 636 | 94 738 | |
| As at 31 December 2020 | ||||
| Gross carrying amount | 124 491 | 1 288 | 125 779 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | -30 389 | -652 | -31 041 |
| In thousands of EUR | Goodwill | Trademark | Other | Assets under construction |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 11 066 | 16 006 | 12 829 | 547 | 40 448 |
| Additions | 0 | 0 | 725 | 2 058 | 2 783 |
| Reclassification | 0 | 0 | 1 894 | -1 894 | 0 |
| Amortisation for the period | 0 | -2 916 | -4 022 | 0 | -6 938 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2021 | 11 066 | 13 090 | 11 426 | 711 | 36 293 |
| As at 31 December 2021 | |||||
| Cost | 11 066 | 58 288 | 41 699 | 711 | 111 764 |
| Accumulated amortisation | 0 | -45 198 | -30 273 | 0 | -75 471 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2019 | 11 066 | 18 922 | 13 055 | 1 221 | 44 264 |
| Additions | 0 | 0 | 394 | 3 144 | 3 538 |
| Reclassification | 0 | 0 | 3 818 | -3 818 | 0 |
| Amortisation for the period | 0 | -2 916 | -4 438 | 0 | -7 354 |
| Book value as at 31 December 2020 | 11 066 | 16 006 | 12 829 | 547 | 40 448 |
| As at 31 December 2020 | |||||
| Cost | 11 066 | 58 288 | 40 357 | 547 | 110 258 |
| Accumulated amortisation | 0 | -42 282 | -27 528 | 0 | -69 810 |

| In thousands of EUR | 31/12/2020 | Addition Repayments | Exchange differences |
Other changes¹ |
31/12/2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease liabilities | 258 | 25 | -57 | -4 | -106 | 116 |
| Right-of-use assets lease liabilities | 102 509 | 35 372 | -16 929 | -1 | -4 548 | 116 403 |
| Overdrafts | 15 736 | 0 | -15 556 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| Long-term bank loans | 586 616 | 90 000 | -14 667 | 0 | 1 277 | 663 226 |
| Total borrowings | 705 119 | 125 397 | -47 209 | -5 | -3 377 | 779 925 |
| Current portion | 111 601 | 244 436 | ||||
| Non-current portion | 593 518 | 535 489 | ||||
| Total borrowings | 705 119 | 779 925 |
| In thousands of EUR | 31/12/2019 | Addition Repayments | Exchange differences |
Other changes¹ |
31/12/2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease liabilities | 304 | 79 | -95 | 12 | -42 | 258 |
| Right-of-use assets lease liabilities | 101 577 | 13 747 | -12 470 | 2 | -347 | 102 509 |
| Overdrafts | 0 | 15 736 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 736 |
| Long-term bank loans | 475 999 | 125 000 | -14 667 | 0 | 284 | 586 616 |
| Total borrowings | 577 880 | 154 562 | -27 232 | 14 | -105 | 705 119 |
| Current portion | 89 198 | 111 601 | ||||
| Non-current portion | 488 682 | 593 518 | ||||
| Total borrowings | 577 880 | 705 119 |
1 Capitalisation and amortisation of transaction costs and the termination of lease agreements.
Bank overdrafts are secured with commercial pledges (in the total amount of EUR 20 204 thousand) and ship mortgages. Tallink Grupp AS has given guarantees to Nordea Bank Plc, Danske Bank A/S and Nordic Investment Bank for loans of EUR 247 159 thousand granted to its ship-owning subsidiaries and Tallink Silja OY. Ship-owning subsidiaries have given guarantees to Nordea Bank Finland Plc, Swedbank AS and SA KredEx for loans of EUR 416 067 thousand granted to Tallink Grupp AS. The primary securities for these loans are pledges of the shares in the ship-owning subsidiaries and mortgages on the ships belonging to the aforementioned subsidiaries.
EUR 100 000 thousand has been drawn from the 100 000 thousand working capital loan limit signed between Tallink Grupp AS and SA KredEx. EUR 100 000 thousand has been drawn from the 100 000 thousand working capital loan limit signed between Tallink Silja OY and Nordic Investment Bank.

According to the articles of association of the Parent the maximum number of ordinary shares is 2 400 000 000. Each share grants one vote at the shareholders' general meeting. Shares acquired by the transfer of ownership are eligible for participating in and voting at a general meeting only if the ownership change is recorded in the Estonian Central Registry of Securities at the time used to determine the list of shareholders for the given shareholders' general meeting.
Tallink Grupp AS held the public offering of the new shares of the company from 18 August to 1 September 2021. Altogether 73 687 024 new shares of the company were allocated to the investors. The company's share capital was increased by EUR 34 633 thousand.
Tallink Grupp AS has 743 569 064 registered shares without nominal value and the notional value of each share is EUR 0.47.
In October 2018, the Management Board of Tallink Grupp AS decided to supplement the Company's dividend policy, according to which if the economic performance enables it, dividends would be paid in the minimum amount of EUR 0.05 per share.
Due to a deteriorated operating environment and considering the Company's long-term interests, on 15 June 2021, the shareholders' general meeting decided not to pay dividends in 2021.
The Group has conducted transactions with related parties and has outstanding balances with related parties.
| For the period ended 31 December 2021, in thousands of EUR |
Sales to related parties |
Purchases from related parties |
Receivables from related parties |
Payables to related parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companies controlled by the Key Management Personnel |
2 117 | 24 205 | 68 | 100 137 |
| Associated companies | 1 | 128 | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 2 118 | 24 333 | 69 | 100 148 |
| For the period ended 31 December 2020, in thousands of EUR |
Sales to related parties |
Purchases from related parties |
Receivables from related parties |
Payables to related parties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companies controlled by the Key Management Personnel |
716 | 18 287 | 59 | 89 166 |
| Associated companies | 4 | 157 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 720 | 18 444 | 59 | 89 177 |

Hereby we acknowledge our responsibility for the Tallink Grupp AS Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the fourth quarter of 2021, and confirm that these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position, financial performance and cash flows.
Based on today's knowledge and giving also consideration to the successfully concluded negotiations over the amendments of existing loan agreements the Management Board is of opinion that Tallink Grupp AS and its subsidiaries are able to continue as going concerns for a period of at least one year after the date of approval of these interim financial statements.

Paavo Nõgene Chairman of the Management Board

Kadri Land Member of the Management Board

Piret Mürk-Dubout Member of the Management Board
This Interim Report has been signed digitally.

Harri Hanschmidt Member of the Management Board

Margus Schults Member of the Management Board

Tallink Grupp AS presents certain performance measures as key figures, which in accordance with the "Alternative Performance Measures" guidance by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are not accounting measures of historical financial performance, financial position and cash flows, defined or specified in IFRS, but which are instead non-financial measures and alternative performance measures (APMs).
The non-financial measures and APMs provide the management, investors, securities analysts and other parties significant additional information related to the Group's results of operations, financial position or cash flows and are often used by analysts, investors and other parties.
The non-financial measures and APMs should not be considered in isolation or as substitute to the measures under IFRS. The APMs are unaudited.
EBITDA: result from operating activities before net financial items, share of profit of equityaccounted investees, taxes, depreciation and amortization
EBIT: result from operating activities
Earnings per share: net profit or loss/ weighted average number of shares outstanding
Equity ratio: total equity / total assets
Shareholder's equity per share: shareholder's equity / number of shares outstanding
Gross margin: gross profit / net sales
EBITDA margin: EBITDA / net sales
EBIT margin: EBIT / net sales
Net profit margin: net profit or loss / net sales
Capital expenditure: additions to property, plant and equipment – additions to right-of-use assets + additions to intangible assets
ROA: earnings before net financial items, taxes 12-months trailing / average total assets
ROE: net profit 12-months trailing / average shareholders' equity
ROCE: earnings before net financial items, taxes 12-months trailing / (total assets – current liabilities (average for the period))
Net debt: interest-bearing liabilities less cash and cash equivalents
Net debt to EBITDA: net debt / EBITDA 12-months trailing

| In thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | 22 501 | 23 555 |
| Amortisation | 1 733 | 1 814 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 24 234 | 25 369 |
| Result from operating activities | 880 | -24 184 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 24 234 | 25 369 |
| EBITDA | 25 114 | 1 185 |
| EBITDA | 25 114 | 1 185 |
| IFRS 16 adoption effect | -5 147 | -4 806 |
| EBITDA adjusted | 19 967 | -3 621 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | 8 460 | 4 171 |
| Additions to intangible assets | 731 | 642 |
| Capital expenditures | 9 191 | 4 813 |
| Net loss for the period | -3 338 | -26 851 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 743 569 064 | 669 882 040 |
| Loss per share (EUR) | -0.004 | -0.040 |
| Lease liabilities | 116 | 258 |
| Lease liabilities related to right-of-use assets | 116 403 | 102 509 |
| Overdraft | 180 | 15 736 |
| Long-term bank loans | 663 226 | 586 616 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 779 925 | 705 119 |
| Gross profit/loss | 20 025 | -18 363 |
| Net sales | 166 618 | 79 295 |
| Gross margin | 12.0% | -23.2% |
| EBITDA | 25 114 | 1 185 |
| Net sales | 166 618 | 79 295 |
| EBITDA margin | 15.1% | 1.5% |
| EBITDA adjusted | 19 967 | -3 621 |
| Net sales | 166 618 | 79 295 |
| EBITDA margin adjusted | 12.0% | -4.6% |
| EBIT | 880 | -24 184 |
| Net sales | 166 618 | 79 295 |
| EBIT margin | 0.5% | -30.5% |
| Net loss | -3 338 | -26 851 |
| Net sales | 166 618 | 79 295 |
| Net loss margin | -2.0% | -33.9% |
| Result from operating activities 12-months trailing | -37 031 | -92 621 |
| Total assets 31 December (previous year) | 1 516 201 | 1 532 963 |
| Total assets 31 March | 1 492 507 | 1 517 773 |
| Total assets 30 June | 1 524 741 | 1 505 876 |
| Total assets 30 September | 1 616 656 | 1 542 932 |
| Total assets 31 December | 1 585 915 | 1 516 201 |
| Average assets | 1 547 204 | 1 523 149 |
| ROA | -2.4% | -6.1% |

| In thousands of EUR | Q4 2021 | Q4 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Net loss 12-months trailing | -56 576 | -108 308 |
| Total equity 31 December (previous year) | 714 336 | 822 837 |
| Total equity 31 March | 680 079 | 793 224 |
| Total equity 30 June | 655 682 | 765 349 |
| Total equity 30 September | 695 867 | 741 507 |
| Total equity 31 December | 692 516 | 714 336 |
| Average equity | 687 696 | 767 451 |
| ROE | -8.2% | -14.1% |
| Result from operating activities 12-months trailing | -37 031 | -92 621 |
| Total assets 31 December (previous year) | 1 516 201 | 1 532 963 |
| Total assets 31 March | 1 492 507 | 1 517 773 |
| Total assets 30 June | 1 524 741 | 1 505 876 |
| Total assets 30 September | 1 616 656 | 1 542 932 |
| Total assets 31 December | 1 585 915 | 1 516 201 |
| Current liabilities 31 December (previous year) | 208 347 | 221 444 |
| Current liabilities 31 March | 233 651 | 234 336 |
| Current liabilities 30 June | 218 923 | 254 934 |
| Current liabilities 30 September | 207 183 | 275 820 |
| Current liabilities 31 December | 357 910 | 208 347 |
| Total assets - current liabilities 31 December (previous year) | 1 307 854 | 1 311 519 |
| Total assets - current liabilities 31 March | 1 258 856 | 1 283 437 |
| Total assets - current liabilities 30 June | 1 305 818 | 1 250 942 |
| Total assets - current liabilities 30 September | 1 409 473 | 1 267 112 |
| Total assets - current liabilities 31 December | 1 228 005 | 1 307 854 |
| Average assets - current liabilities | 1 302 001 | 1 284 173 |
| ROCE | -2.8% | -7.2% |
| In thousands of EUR | 31/12/2021 | 30/09/2021 |
| Interest-bearing liabilities | 779 925 | 802 763 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 127 556 | 143 113 |
| Net debt | 652 369 | 659 650 |
| Total equity | 692 516 | 695 867 |
| Total assets | 1 585 915 | 1 616 656 |
| Equity ratio | 43.7% | 43.0% |
| Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent | 692 516 | 695 867 |
| Number of ordinary shares outstanding | 743 569 064 | 743 569 064 |
| Shareholders' equity per share (EUR per share) | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| Net debt | 652 369 | 659 650 |
| 12-months trailing | ||
| Depreciation | 88 374 | 89 428 |
| Amortisation | 6 938 | 7 019 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 95 312 | 96 447 |
| EBITDA | 58 281 | 34 352 |
| Net debt to EBITDA | 11.2 | 19.2 |

| Commercial Registry no. | 10238429 |
|---|---|
| Address | Sadama 5 |
| 10111, Tallinn | |
| Republic of Estonia | |
| Phone | +372 6 409 800 |
| Fax | +372 6 409 810 |
| Website | www.tallink.com |
| Main activity | maritime transport |
| (passenger & cargo transport) |
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