Quarterly Report • Apr 16, 2021
Quarterly Report
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Commercial name AS Baltika
Commercial registry number 10144415
Legal address Valukoja 10, Tallinn 11415, Estonia
Phone +372 630 2700 E-mail [email protected] Web page www.baltikagroup.com
Main activities Design, development and sales arrangement of the fashion brands of clothing
Auditor AS PricewaterhouseCoopers
Financial year 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 Reporting period 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021

| Brief description of Baltika Group 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Management board's confirmation of the management report 11 | ||
| Interim financial statements 12 | ||
| Consolidated statement of financial position 13 | ||
| Consolidated statement of profit and loss and comprehensive income 14 | ||
| Consolidated cash flow statement 15 | ||
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity 16 | ||
| Notes to consolidated interim report 17 | ||
| NOTE 1 | Accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the interim report 17 | |
| NOTE 2 | Financial risks 17 | |
| NOTE 3 | Cash and cash equivalents 21 | |
| NOTE 4 | Trade and other receivables 21 | |
| NOTE 5 | Inventories 22 | |
| NOTE 6 | Poperty, plant and equipment 23 | |
| NOTE 7 | Intangible assets 23 | |
| NOTE 8 | Finance lease 24 | |
| NOTE 9 | Borrowings 25 | |
| NOTE 10 | Trade and other payables 26 | |
| NOTE 11 | Provisions 26 | |
| NOTE 12 | Equity 26 | |
| NOTE 13 | Segments 27 | |
| NOTE 14 | Revenue 29 | |
| NOTE 15 | Cost of goods sold 29 | |
| NOTE 16 | Distribution costs 29 | |
| NOTE 17 | Administrative and general expenses 30 | |
| NOTE 18 | Other operating income and expenses 30 | |
| NOTE 19 | Finance costs 31 | |
| NOTE 20 | Earnings per share 31 | |
| NOTE 21 | Related parties 31 | |
| AS Baltika Supervisory Board 33 | ||
| AS Baltika Management Board 34 |
Baltika Group, with the parent company AS Baltika, is an international fashion retailer. Baltika develops and operates fashion brands: Monton, Baltman and Ivo Nikkolo. Baltika employs a business model, which means that it controls various stages of the fashion process: design, supply chain management, distribution/logistics, wholesale and retail.
The shares of AS Baltika are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange that is part of the NASDAQ exchange group.
As at 31st March 2021 the Group employed 247 people (31 December 2020: 277).
The parent company is located and has been registered at Valukoja 10 in Tallinn, Estonia.
The Group consists of the following companies:
| Subsidiary | Location | Activity | Holding as at 31 March 2021 |
Holding as at 31 December 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OÜ Baltika Retail | Estonia | Dormant | 100% | 100% |
| OÜ Baltman | Estonia | Retail | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Baltika Latvija1 | Latvia | Retail | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Baltika Lietuva1 | Lithuania | Retail | 100% | 100% |
1 Interest through a subsidiary.
Baltika Group ended the first quarter with a net loss of 1,655 thousand euros. The loss for the same period last year was 2,603 thousand euros. This signifies an improvement of 958 thousand euros despite the fact that 2020 first quarter was impacted from COVID-19 pandemia for less than one month opposed to current year.
The Group's sales revenue for the first quarter was 2,132 thousand euros, decreasing by 65% compared to the same period last year. Retail sales revenue in the first quarter decreased by 78%. The main reason for the decrease in retail sales was the second wave of COVID-19 and the restrictions in place in Latvia and Lithuania for full period and in Estonia fully from 11th March. Meanwhile e-com performance was very strong, and sales increased 89%.
The gross profit for the quarter was 873 thousand euros, decreasing by 1,874 thousand euros compared to the same period of the previous year (Q1 2020: 2,747 thousand euros) in line with the sales decrease. The company's gross profit margin was 40.9% in the first quarter, which is 3.7 percentage points lower than the margin of the first quarter of the previous year (Q1 2020: 44.6%). The decrease in gross profit margin is mainly because Estonian market was open and sales higher in January and February, which is sales period for all retails and the target set was to reduce prior year collections related inventory and increase Group´s cashflow with higher sales discounts.
The Group's distribution and administrative expenses in the first quarter were 2,636 thousand euros, decreasing by 47% i.e., 2,356 thousand euros compared to the same period last year. Over 70% of the decrease in expense relates to reduction in retail costs. The head-office distribution and administrative expense decreased a further 396 thousand euros compared to same period last year as main changes in head-office took place after first quarter 2020.
Last year pandemic that saw the closing of stores for only a few weeks in the first quarter seems now nothing compared to what happened this year when half of market (Latvia and Lithuania) have been closed since mid of December 2020. Additionally, all our Estonian offline store were completely closed from 11th of March while different restrictions were already in place earlier. However, despite this unpredictability and difficult business scenario, Baltika managed to reach financial stability just in time and be proactive with stock management to remain in good financial position (only 66 thousand euros withdrawn from 3 000 thousand euros limit) to look forward for opening of offline stores to show the Ivo Nikkolo clothing collection and accessories.
Baltika's first quarter revenue was 2,132 thousand euros, which was 65% lower compared to the same period last year. Retail sales decreased by 78%, as the second wave of COVID-19 continued in the Baltic countries. Latvian stores were closed throughout the period. Lithuanian stores were closed throughout the period except for one small store having separate entrance that was open from 15th February. Estonian stores were closed for the weekend on 6th and 7th March and then completely from 11th March. E-com sales meanwhile increased 89% as Latvia and Lithuania had very limited off-line competitors during the period.
| EUR thousand | 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1,168 | 5,385 | -78% |
| E-com sales | 956 | 505 | 89% |
| Other | 8 | 247 | -97% |
| Total | 2,132 | 6,137 | -65% |
As of 31st March 2021, the Group had 48 stores. During the first quarter, the number of stores decreased by 13. Baltika Group closed in Estonia 2, Latvia 3 and in Lithuania 8 stores.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 March 2020 | Average area change* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 23 | 32 | -11% |
| Lithuania | 12 | 28 | -34% |
| Latvia | 13 | 17 | -5% |
| Finland | 0 | 1 | -100% |
| Total stores | 48 | 78 | |
| Total sales area, sqm | 11,649 | 15,580 | -25% |
*Yearly average area change also considers the time store is closed for renovation.
Retail sales for the first quarter was 1,167 thousand euros, decreasing by 78% compared to the same period last year.
| EUR thousand | 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | +/- | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 1,115 | 2,550 | -56% | 95% |
| Lithuania | 51 | 1,540 | -97% | 4% |
| Latvia | 2 | 1,265 | -100% | 0% |
| Finland | 0 | 30 | -100% | 0% |
| Total | 1,168 | 5,385 | -78% | 100% |
Estonia, as the country where stores were not closed before March (from 6th March for weekends and 11th fully), the decrease amounted to 56%.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 81 | 127 | -36% |
| Lithuania | 134 | 116 | 16% |
| Latvia | 0 | 136 | -100% |
| Finland | 0 | 54 | -100% |
| Total | 83 | 125 | -34% |
Monton's sales revenue for the first quarter was 767 thousand euros, decreasing by 76% compared to the same period last year in line with general decrease in sales.
In the first quarter the largest brand remained Monton with 66%, as the first two months was still sales period of previous years collection. In March when the focus was on new collection then although springsummer is still transitional period meaning there is also new collection under Monton, Ivo Nikkolo share from total sales rose to 39%.
Baltman's first quarter sales fell by 75%. Mosaic and Bastion's sales disappearance relates to the decision to discontinue these brands, which is a part of Baltika Group's ongoing restructuring plan.
| EUR thousand | 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | +/- | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monton | 767 | 3,162 | -76% | 66% |
| Mosaic | 0 | 897 | -100% | 0% |
| Baltman | 167 | 677 | -75% | 14% |
| Ivo Nikkolo | 234 | 644 | -64% | 20% |
| Bastion | 0 | 5 | -100% | 0% |
| Total | 1,168 | 5,385 | -78% | 100% |
The sales revenue of Baltika Group's e-store in the first quarter increased by 89% compared to the same period last year and was 956 thousand euros. Considering that Baltika's e-commerce is operating with less brands than it did during the same period in 2020, it is important to compare same brands numbers– when comparing the overall sales of Baltman, Monton & Ivo Nikkolo to those of 2020 first quarter, the growth percentage of e-commerce is 114%, indicating that all existing and remaining brands were in good growth during 2021 first quarter, only brands that have since been discontinued showed decrease in sales and affected the overall growth percentage. First quarter 2021 also saw a different approach being used in digital marketing activities in Latvia and Lithuania, with the aim of increasing the brand visibility in those markets – initial results show promise, as – although all markets grew – Latvia and Lithuania grew by 206% and 153% respectively, whilst Estonia grew by 45%. Regarding brands, all brands except the discontinued ones saw growth – as a very promising sign, Ivo Nikkolo performed the best in regard to womenswear, surpassing Monton by 55 p.p. (Monton grew by 87%, whilst Ivo Nikkolo grew by 142%). First quarter also saw our cooperation with Glami and Pigu continue, with Glami being the dominant marketplace. Although total sales numbers were low in first quarter due to developmental issues (Pigu producing approximately 20,000 sales, Glami 55,000), return on investment metrics in both Glami and Pigu are equal, hence both channels are proving to be effective. Second quarter will see both an increase in our presence in the existing marketplaces as well as further cooperation's with new partners.
First quarter 2021 was significant for Baltika's e-business, as it saw the discontinuation of Baltika's ecommerce umbrella brand Andmorefashion. Starting from 2021, Baltika will continue operating with separate Monton & Ivo Nikkolo e-stores, with Baltman products being sold from Monton's e-store. Work
will continue improving the e-channel further by replacing the existing e-store platform with a new alternative.
The gross profit for the quarter was 873 thousand euros, decreasing by 1,874 thousand euros compared to the same period of the previous year (Q1 2020: 2,747thousand euros) in line sales decrease. The company's gross profit margin was 40.9% in the first quarter, which is 3.9 percentage points lower than the margin of the first quarter of the previous year (Q1 2020: 44.8%). The decrease in gross profit margin is mainly because Estonian market was open and sales higher in January and February, which is sales period.
The Group's distribution and administrative expenses in the first quarter were 2,636 thousand euros, decreasing by 47% i.e., 2,356 thousand euros compared to the same period last year. Over 70% of the decrease in expense relates to reduction in retail costs. These are reduced due to closure of Baltika brands stores and salary support received for the store staff. The head-office distribution and administrative expense decreased a further 396 thousand euros compared to same period last year as main changes in head-office took place after first quarter.
Other net operating income was 234 thousand euros in the first quarter. Majority of this income in the amount of 250 thousand euros relates to government support for December to February working capital. Operating loss in the first quarter was 1,655 thousand euros, in the same period of the previous year the operating loss was 2,603 thousand euros.
Net financial expenses were 126 thousand euros in the quarter, which is 140 thousand euros less than in the same period last year. The decrease in financial expenses is related to the restructuring of interestbearing debt obligations of creditors in accordance with the reorganization plan and agreement to restructure the related party loans as subordinated loans.
The net loss for the quarter was 1,655 thousand euros, the result for the comparable period was a net loss of 2,603 thousand euros. This signifies an improvement of 958 thousand euros even though 2020 first quarter was impacted from COVID-19 pandemic only in one month opposed to current year.
As at 31 March 2021, Baltika Group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to 356 thousand euros (1,427 thousand euros as at 31 December 2020). The decrease in cash and cash-equivalents relates to financing the first quarter operating expenses.
At the end of the quarter, the Group's inventories totalled 3,651 thousand euros, increasing by 184 thousand euros, i.e., 5% compared to the end of the previous year. The amount remained relatively stable as there was limited buying done and hence the stock level remains optimal despite the long, unexpected closure of offline stores.
Fixed assets were acquired in the first quarter for 61 thousand euros and depreciation was 171 thousand euros. The residual value of fixed assets has decreased by 124 thousand euros compared to the end of the previous year and was 1,691 thousand euros.
Right of use assets as at 31 March 2021 amounted to 8,079 thousand euros. The assets have decreased by 1,120 thousand euros compared to year end, whereby 951 thousand euros relates to depreciation, 290 thousand euros is finished contracts and new contracts in the amount of 121 thousand euros.
As at 31 March 2021, the total debt was 10,407 thousand euros, which together with the change in overdraft means a similar level compared to the end of the previous year (31.12.2020: 10,341 thousand euros.
As at 31 March 2021 the Group equity was 1,057 thousand euros due to the loss in the first quarter. With this Baltika Group is not compliant with Commercial Code requirement of equity being 50% from share capital. As the first quarter is always difficult in retail, Baltika Management Board will continue to monitor the situation in these unpredictable times and if needed decide in time for action when the situation is clearer and does not improve.
Cash flow from operating activities in the first quarter was -29 thousand euros (Q1 2020: -120 thousand euros) as the rents to shopping centres in the markets which were closed were not fully paid. In the first quarter, 61 thousand euros were put into investment activities. Financing activities shows 981 thousand euros expense (stores rent). The Group's total cash flow for the first quarter was -1 071 thousand euros (Q1 2020: 52 thousand euros).
As at 31 March 2021, Group's net debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and cash equivalents) was 10,051 thousand euros, which is 1,137 thousand euros more than at the end of the previous year. The increase in net debt is mainly related to decrease in cash and cash equivalents due to first quarter loss. The net debt to equity ratio as of 31 March 2020 was 951% (31 December 2020: 329%). The Group's liquidity ratio has gone down over the quarter (31 March 2021 and 31 December 2020) from 0.86 to 0.61 due to a decrease in current assets.
As at 31 March 2020 Baltika Group employed 247 people, which is 30 people less than at 31 December 2020 (277), thereof 195 (31.12.2020: 225) in the retail system, and 52 (31.12.2020: 52) at the head office and logistics centre.
Baltika Group employees' remuneration expense in 3 months of the year amounted to 880 thousand euros (Q1 of 2020: 1,684 thousand euros). The remuneration expense of the members of the Supervisory Board and Management Board totalled 203 thousand euros (Q1 of 2020: 70 thousand euros).
| Sales activity key figures | 3M and 31 March 2021 |
3M and 31 March 2020 |
3M and 31 March 2019 |
3M and 31 March 2018 |
3M and 31 March 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (EUR thousand) | 2,132 | 6,137 | 9,270 | 10,343 | 10,757 |
| Retail sales (EUR thousand) | 1,168 | 5,385 | 7,975 | 8,137 | 8,524 |
| Share of retail sales in revenue | 54.8% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 78.7% | 79.2% |
| Share of exports in revenue | 50.2% | 50.2% | 53.3% | 56.6% | 57.7% |
| Number of stores in retail | 48 | 78 | 91 | 95 | 95 |
| Number of stores | 48 | 78 | 101 | 126 | 128 |
| Sales area (sqm) (end of period) | 11,649 | 15,580 | 17,082 | 17,642 | 17,425 |
| Number of employees (end of | |||||
| period) | 247 | 495 | 946 | 1 022 | 1 047 |
| Gross margin | 40.9% | 44.8% | 47.8% | 47.2% | 48.8% |
| EBITDA (EUR thousand) | -402 | -525 | 672 | -576 | -152 |
| Net profit (EUR thousand) | -1 655 | -2 474 | -1 442 | -982 | -590 |
| EBITDA margin | -18.9% | -8.5% | 7.2% | -5.6% | -1.4% |
| Operating margin | -71.8% | -36.0% | -11.6% | -8.3% | -4.4% |
| EBT margin | -77.7% | -40.3% | -15.6% | -9.5% | -5.5% |
| Net margin | -77.7% | -40.3% | -15.6% | -9.5% | -5.5% |
| Inventory turnover | 0.94 | 1.37 | 1.78 | 2.01 | 1.99 |
| Other ratios | |||||
| Current ratio | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Net gearing ratio | 9509.0% | 2823.9% | -1198.3% | 190.8% | 189.0% |
| Return on equity | -311.6% | -444.7% | -62.8% | -21.8% | -12.9% |
| Return on assets | -8.3% | -9.1% | -8.3% | -5.3% | -3.1% |
EBITDA = Operating profit-amortisation depreciation and loss from disposal of fixed assets EBITDA margin = EBITDA÷Revenue Gross margin = (Revenue-Cost of goods sold)÷Revenue Operating margin = Operating profit÷Revenue EBT margin = Profit before income tax÷Revenue Net margin = Net profit (attributable to parent)÷Revenue Current ratio = Current assets÷Current liabilities Inventory turnover = Cost of goods sold÷Average inventories* Net gearing ratio = (Interest-bearing liabilities-cash and cash equivalents)÷Equity Return on equity (ROE) = Net profit÷Average equity* Return on assets (ROA) = Net profit÷Average total assets*
*Based on 12-month average

The Management Board confirms that the management report presents a true and fair view of all significant events that occurred during the reporting period as well as their impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements; includes the description of major risks and doubts influencing the remainder of the financial year; and provides an overview of all significant transactions with related parties.
Flavio Perini Chairman of Management Board, CEO 16 April 2021
Triinu Tarkin Member of Management Board, CFO 16 April 2021
The Management Board confirms the correctness and completeness of AS Baltika's consolidated interim report for the first quarter of 2021 as presented on pages 12-32.
The Management Board confirms that:
Flavio Perini Chairman of Management Board, CEO 16 April 2021
Triinu Tarkin Member of Management Board, CFO 16 April 2021
| Note | 31 March 2021 31 Dec 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | |||
| Current assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3 | 356 | 1,427 |
| Trade and other receivables | 4 | 205 | 318 |
| Inventories | 5 | 3,651 | 3,467 |
| Total current assets | 4,212 | 5,212 | |
| Non-current assets | |||
| Deferred income tax asset | 140 | 140 | |
| Other non-current assets | 4 | 124 | 111 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 6 | 1,082 | 1,218 |
| Right-of-use assets | 8 | 8,079 | 9,199 |
| Intangible assets | 7 | 609 | 597 |
| Total non-current assets | 10,034 | 11,255 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 14,246 | 16,477 | |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
| Current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 9 | 347 | 252 |
| Lease liabilities | 8 | 3,139 | 3,127 |
| Trade and other payables | 10,11 | 3,479 | 3,019 |
| Total current liabilities | 6,959 | 6,398 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings | 9 | 883 | 874 |
| Lease liabilities | 8 | 5,341 | 6,493 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 6,224 | 7,367 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 13,189 | 13,765 | |
| EQUITY | |||
| Share capital at par value | 12 | 5,408 | 5,408 |
| Reserves | 12 | 3,931 | 3,931 |
| Retained earnings | -6,627 | -6,250 | |
| Net profit (loss) for the period | -1,655 | ˇ-377 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 1,057 | 2,712 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 14,246 | 16,477 |
| Note | 1Q 2021 | 1Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 13,14 | 2,132 | 6,137 |
| Cost of goods sold | 15 | -1,259 | -3,390 |
| Gross profit | 873 | 2,747 | |
| Distribution costs | 16 | -2,141 | -4,200 |
| Administrative and general expenses | 17 | -495 | -792 |
| Other operating income (-expense) | 18 | 234 | 37 |
| Operating profit (loss) | -1,529 | -2,474 | |
| Finance costs | 19 | -126 | -266 |
| Profit (loss) before income tax | -1,655 | -2,603 | |
| Income tax expense | 0 | 0 | |
| Net profit (loss) for the period | -1,655 | -2,603 | |
| Basic earnings per share from net profit (loss) | |||
| for the period, EUR | 20 | -0.03 | -0.05 |
| Diluted earnings per share from net profit (loss) for the period, EUR |
20 | -0.03 | -0.05 |
| Note | 1Q 2021 | 1Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||
| Operating profit (loss) | -1,529 | -2,208 | |
| Adjustments: | |||
| Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of PPE and intangibles | 15-17 | 1,101 | 1,682 |
| Gain (loss) from sale, impairment of PPE, non-current assets, net | 28 | 31 | |
| Other non-monetary adjustments* | 0 | 165 | |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Change in trade and other receivables | 4 | 100 | -132 |
| Change in inventories | 5 | -184 | -391 |
| Change in trade and other payables | 10 | 460 | 796 |
| Interest paid and other financial expense | -5 | -63 | |
| Net cash generated from operating activities | -29 | -120 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangibles | 6, 7 | -61 | 84 |
| Proceeds from disposal of PPE | 0 | 33 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -61 | 117 | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Received borrowings | 9 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Repayments of borrowings | 9 | 0 | -116 |
| Change in bank overdraft | 9 | 66 | 1,094 |
| Repayments of finance lease | 8 | -2 | 0 |
| Repayments of lease liabilities, principle | 8 | -932 | -1,731 |
| Repayments of lease liabilities, interest | 8 | -113 | -195 |
| Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities | -981 | 52 | |
| Total cash flows | -1,071 | 49 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 3 | 1,427 | 215 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 3 | 356 | 264 |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | -1,071 | 49 |
| Share capital |
Reserves | Retained earnings |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 31 Dec 2019 | 5,408 | 4,045 | -6,250 | 3,203 |
| Loss for the period | 0 | 0 | -2,474 | -2,474 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -2,474 | -2,474 |
| Balance as at 31 March 2020 | 5,408 | 4,045 | -8,724 | 729 |
| Balance as at 31 Dec 2020 | 5,408 | 3,931 | -6,627 | 2,712 |
| Loss for the period | 0 | 0 | -1,655 | -1,655 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | -1,655 | -1,655 |
| Balance as at 31 March 2021 | 5,408 | 3,931 | -8,282 | 1,057 |
The Baltika Group, with the parent company AS Baltika, is an international fashion retailer that develops and operates fashion brands: Monton, Baltman and Ivo Nikkolo. The Group employes a business model that controls the following stages of the fashion process: design, supply chain management, logistics and whole-, franchise- and retail sales. AS Baltika's shares are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange. The largest shareholder and the only company holding more than 20% of shares (Note 12) of AS Baltika is KJK Fund Sicav-SIF (on ING Luxembourg S.A. account).
The Group's condensed consolidated interim report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2021 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union. The interim report should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020, which has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. The interim report has been prepared in accordance with the principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.
All information in the financial statements is presented in thousands of euros, unless stated otherwise.
This interim report has not been audited or otherwise reviewed by auditors and includes only the Group's consolidated reports and does not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements.
In its daily activities, the Group is exposed to different types of risks. Risk management is an important and integral part of the business activities of the Group. The Group's ability to identify, measure and control different risks is a key variable for the Group's profitability. The Group's management defines risk as a potential negative deviation from the expected financial results. The main risk factors are market (including currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk), credit, liquidity, and operational risks. Management of the Group's Parent company considers all the risks as significant risks for the Group. The Group uses the ability to regulate retail prices, reduces expenses and if necessary, restructures the Group's internal transactions to hedge certain risk exposures.
The basis for risk management in the Group are the requirements set by the Nasdaq Tallinn, the Financial Supervision Authority and other regulatory bodies, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, as well as the company's internal regulations and risk policies. Overall risk management includes identification, measurement and control of risks. The management of the Parent company plays a major role in managing risks and approving risk procedures. The Supervisory Board of the Group's Parent company monitors the management's risk management activities.
In 2021 and 2020 all sales were made in euros. The Group's foreign exchange risk is related to purchases done in foreign currencies. Most raw materials used in production are acquired from the European Union and goods purchased for resale are acquired outside of the European Union. The main currencies used for purchases are EUR (euro) and USD (US dollar).
The Group's results are affected by the fluctuations in foreign currency rates. The changes in average foreign currency rates against the euro in the reporting period were the following:
| Average currencies | I Q 2021 | I Q 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| USD (US dollar) | 9.26% | -2.91% |
The changes in foreign currency rates against the euro between balance-sheet dates were the following:
USD (US dollar) -3.56%
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3), trade receivables (Note 4) and borrowings (Note 9) are in euro and thereof not open to foreign exchange risk. Trade payables (Note 10) are also in foreign currency and therefore open to foreign exchange risk.
The Management monitors changes of foreign currency constantly and assesses if the changes exceed the risk tolerance determined by the Group. If feasible, foreign currencies collected are used for the settling of liabilities denominated in the same currency.
As the Group's cash and cash equivalents carry fixed interest rate and the Group has no other significant interest carrying assets, the Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates.
The Group's interest rate risk arises mainly from current and non-current borrowings issued at floating interest rate and thus exposing the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is primarily caused by the potential fluctuations of Euribor and the changing of the average interest rates of banks. The Group's risk margins have not changed significantly and correspond to market conditions.
Non-current borrowings in the amount of 747 thousand euros at 31 March 2021 and 778 thousand euros at 31 December 2020 were subject to a floating 6-month interest rate based on Euribor. The remaining non-current borrowings at 31 March 2021 in the amount of 8,079 thousand euros and 9,199 thousand euros at 31 December 2020 are the present value of the lease liabilities recognized under IFRS 16, discounted at an average interest rate of 5%. The Group analyses its interest rate exposure on a regular basis. Various scenarios are simulated taking into consideration refinancing, renewal of existing positions and alternative financing.
During the financial year and the previous financial year, the Group´s management evaluated and recognised the extent of the interest rate risk. However, the Group uses no hedging instruments to manage the risks arising from fluctuations in interest rates, as it finds the extent of the interest-rate risk to be insignificant.
The Group is not exposed to the price risk with respect to financial instruments as it does not hold any equity securities.
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, deposits with banks and financial institutions as well as all outstanding trade receivables.
For banks and financial institutions, mostly independently rated parties with a minimum rating of "A" are accepted as long-term counterparties in the Baltic states and Finland.
As at 31 March 2021 the maximum exposure to credit risk from trade receivables (Note 4) and other non-current assets (Note 4) amounted to 93 thousand euros (31 December 2020: 230 thousand euros) on a net basis after allowances.
Sales to retail customers are settled in cash or using major credit cards, thus no credit risk is involved with retail clients, except the risk arising from banks and financial institutions selected as approved counterparties.
Liquidity risk is the potential risk that the Group has limited or insufficient financial (cash) resources to meet the obligations arising from the Group's activities. Management monitors the sufficiency of cash and cash equivalents to settle liabilities and finance the Group's strategic goals on a regular basis by using rolling cash forecasts.
The Group´s working capital is negative as at the end of the year as a result of the lease accounting. Due to IFRS 16 the next twelve months´ lease payments are recorded as short-term liabilities as of 31 December 2020 while the leased assets are non-current assets by the nature.
To manage liquidity risks, the Group uses different financing instruments such as bank loans, overdrafts, commercial bond issues, issuance of additional shares and monitors the terms of receivables and
purchase contracts. The unused limit of the Group´s overdraft facilities as at 31 March 2021 was 2,934 thousand euros (31 December 2020: 3,000 thousand euros). Management is on the opinion that negative working capital does not pose a risk for Group in meeting its obligations in 2021.
| Undiscounted cash flows1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount |
1-12 months |
1-5 years |
Total | |
| Loans (Note 9)2 | 1,207 | 342 | 892 | 1,234 |
| Finance lease liabilities (Note 8) | 8,480 | 3,574 | 6,744 | 10,318 |
| Trade payables (Note 10) | 1,621 | 1,621 | 0 | 1,621 |
| Other financial liabilities | 128 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| Total | 11,436 | 5,665 | 7,636 | 13,301 |
| Undiscounted cash flows1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying amount |
1-12 months |
1-5 years |
Total | |
| Loans (Note 9)2 | 1,101 | 246 | 869 | 1,115 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 8) | 9,620 | 3,761 | 6,650 | 10,411 |
| Trade payables (Note 10) | 1,044 | 999 | 45 | 1,044 |
| Other financial liabilities | 60 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Total | 11,825 | 5,066 | 7,564 | 12,630 |
1For interest bearing borrowings carrying a floating interest rate based on Euribor, the last applied spot rate to loans has been used.
2Used overdraft facilities are shown under loans based on the contractual date of payment.
The Group's operations are mostly affected by the cyclical nature of economies in target markets and changes in competitive positions, as well as risks related to specific markets.
To manage the risks, the Group attempts to increase the flexibility of its operations: the sales volumes and the activities of competitors are also being monitored and if necessary, the Group makes adjustments in price levels, marketing activities and collections offered. In addition to central gathering and assessment of information, an important role in analysing and planning actions is played by a market organisation in each target market, enabling the Group to obtain fast and direct feedback on market developments on one hand and adequately consider local conditions on the other.
Improvement of flexibility plays an important role in increasing the Group's competitiveness. Continuous efforts are being made to shorten the cycles of business processes and minimise potential deviations. This also helps to improve the relative level and structure of inventories and the fashion collections' meeting consumer expectations. Group's business model was expensive and the share of fixed costs was high, which made it difficult to respond to external factors and demand. Therefore, Group started implementing changes in business model, management structure, procedures and information systems. Group is changing its supplier base, closed production units and reduced fixed costs which will be continued.
The most important operating risk arises from the Group's inability to produce collections which would meet customer expectations and the goods that cannot be sold when expected and as budgeted. To ensure good collections, the Group employs a strong team of designers who monitor and are aware of fashion trends by using internationally acclaimed channels. Such a structure, procedures and information systems have been set up at the Group which help daily monitoring of sales and balance of inventories and using the information in subsequent activities. To avoid supply problems, cooperation with the world's leading procurement intermediaries as well as fabric manufacturers has been expanded.
The unavoidable risk factor in selling clothes is the weather. Collections are created and sales volumes as well as timing of sales is planned under the assumption that regular weather conditions prevail in the
target markets – in case weather conditions differ significantly from normal conditions, the actual sales results may significantly differ from the budget.
Debtors of the Group may be adversely affected by the financial and economic environment which could in turn impact their ability to repay the amounts owed. Deteriorating operating and economic conditions for customers may also have an impact on management's cash flow forecasts and assessment of the impairment of financial and non-financial assets. To the extent that information is available, management has properly reflected revised estimates of expected future cash flows in its impairment assessments, however management is unable to reliably estimate the effects on the Group's financial position of any further deterioration in the liquidity of the financial markets and the increased volatility in the currency and equity markets. Management believes it is taking all the necessary measures to support the sustainability and development of the Group's business in the current circumstances.
The spread of COVID-19 had the greatest impact on the economic environment of Baltic States and the world, and thus on the Group's financial results. Various measures to prevent the spread of the virus were implemented on a large scale in the Baltic States in March 2020 and they brought about drastic changes in the current way of life and the economic environment, therefore affecting the daily work of the Group's companies.
Another new risk from 2020 related to COVID-19 is the risk of having stores closed due to restrictions in the country. In 2020 spring the stores were closed in the weekends for nearly 2 months in Latvia and fully for one and a half months in Lithuania and close to two months in Estonia. In the beginning of winter the stores were fully closed in Latvia and Lithuania from mid December and they remain closed when writing this report. In Estonia the stores were closed for the second time only in mid March 2021. As at the date of issuance the report the restrictions regarding closing stores is in place till 31st March 2021 in Lithuania, 6th April 2021 in Latvia and 11th April 2021 in Estonia. E-com has remained operational all the time. This risk has further variability of different conditions that might effect the results for the Group: whether any stores have direct entrances from street, whether subsidiary and/or Group is applicable for government support. This risk has implications for stock management, cost management etc. The increase in the sales of the e-commerce did not compensate for the decrease in sales of the Baltika Group´s physical stores. Coronavirus has had a part in decrease in sales (see Note 17), reduction of rent expense through government support (see Note 19) and reduction of payroll through government support (see Note 19 and 20).
In 2020, the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and uncertainty of supply from China, one of the largest procurement countries, has become an important risk. This risk is significantly reduced for going forward in 2021 with material shift in more procurement coming from closer countries.
Baltika Group is consistently monitoring changing risk assessments and analysing the effects of the virus on an ongoing basis. Management is on the opinion that the risks will not materialise in 2021 to such extent to endanger the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as going concern to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
Loan agreements with the banks include certain restrictions and obligations to provide information to the bank concerning payments of dividends, changes in share capital and in cases of supplementing additional capital.
Commercial Code sets requirement to equity level – the required level of equity has to be minimum 50% of share capital.
The Group monitors capital based on net gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as net debt divided by equity. Net debt is calculated as interest carrying borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
Consolidated interim report for the I quarter of 2021 (in thousand euros, unaudited)
| Interest carrying borrowings (Note 8, 9) | 10,407 | 10,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and bank (Note 3) | -356 | -1,427 |
| Net debt | 10,051 | 8,914 |
| Total equity | 1,057 | 2,712 |
| Net gearing ratio | 951% | 329% |
The Group estimates that the fair values of the financial assets and liabilities denominated in the statement of financial position at amortised cost do not differ significantly from their carrying amounts presented in the Group's consolidated statement of financial position at 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2020.
Trade receivables and payables are recorded in the carrying amount less an impairment provision, and as trade receivables and payables are short term then their fair value is estimated by management to approximate their balance value.
Regarding to the Group's long-term borrowings that have a floating interest rate that changes along with the changes in market interest rates, the discount rates used in the discounted cash flow model are applied to calculate the fair value of borrowings. The Group's risk margins have not changed considerably and are reflecting the market conditions. Group's long-term borrowings that have a fixed interest rate, are recognized at the discounted present value by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments. Based on that, the Management estimates that the fair value of long-term borrowings does not significantly differ from their carrying amounts. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash at hand | 35 | 34 |
| Cash at bank and overnight deposits | 321 | 1,393 |
| Total | 356 | 1,427 |
All cash and cash equivalents are denominated in euros.
| Short-term trade and other receivables | 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables, net | 93 | 230 |
| Other prepaid expenses | 82 | 79 |
| Tax prepayments and tax reclaims, thereof | 24 | 1 |
| Value added tax | 24 | 1 |
| Other current receivables | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 205 | 318 |
| Long-term assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Non-current lease prepayments | 124 | 111 |
| Total | 124 | 111 |
All trade and other receivables are in euros.
| Eastern | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| European | |||
| 31 March 2021 | Baltic region | region | Total |
| Total | 93 | 0 | 93 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6 months past due | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3-6 months past due | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1-3 months past due | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Up to 1 month past due | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not due | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| Eastern European |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2020 | Baltic region | region | Total | |
| Not due | 213 | 0 | 213 | |
| Up to 1 month past due | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1-3 months past due | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| 3-6 months past due | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Over 6 months past due | 9 | 2 | 11 | |
| Total | 228 | 2 | 230 |
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrics and accessories | 50 | 53 |
| Allowance for fabrics and accessories | -50 | -53 |
| Finished goods and goods purchased for resale | 3,657 | 3,587 |
| Allowance for impairment of finished goods and goods purchased for | ||
| resale | -130 | -250 |
| Prepayments to suppliers | 124 | 130 |
| Total | 3,651 | 3,467 |
| Pre | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings and |
Machinery | payments, | |||
| and | Other | PPE not in | |||
| structures | equipment | fixtures | yet in use | Total | |
| 31 December 2019 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 2,746 | 1,004 | 4,235 | 5 | 7,990 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -1,987 | -856 | -3,464 | 0 | -6,307 |
| Net book amount | 759 | 148 | 771 | 5 | 1,683 |
| Additions | 6 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 46 |
| Disposals | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | -3 |
| Depreciation | -86 | -15 | -87 | 0 | -188 |
| 31 March 2020 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 2,618 | 975 | 4,064 | 40 | 7,697 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -1,939 | -840 | -3,380 | 0 | -6,159 |
| Net book amount | 679 | 135 | 684 | 40 | 1,538 |
| 31 December 2020 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 2,384 | 937 | 3,703 | 0 | 7,024 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -1,794 | -843 | -3,169 | 0 | -5,806 |
| Net book amount | 590 | 94 | 534 | 0 | 1,218 |
| Additions | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 29 |
| Disposals | -6 | -2 | -5 | 0 | -13 |
| Depreciation | -65 | -31 | -55 | 0 | -151 |
| 31 March 2021 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 2,206 | 927 | 3,438 | 0 | 6,571 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -1,672 | -866 | -2,951 | 0 | -5,489 |
| Net book amount | 534 | 61 | 487 | 0 | 1,082 |
| Licenses, software and other |
Trade | marks Prepayments | Goodwill | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2019 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 885 | 643 | 46 | 154 | 1,728 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -763 | -429 | 0 | 0 | -1,192 |
| Net book amount | 122 | 214 | 46 | 154 | 536 |
| Additions | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
| Disposal | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0 | -5 |
| Amortisation | -4 | -8 | 0 | 0 | -12 |
| 31 March 2020 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 913 | 643 | 51 | 154 | 1,761 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -767 | -437 | 0 | 0 | -1,204 |
| Consolidated interim report for the I quarter of 2021 (in thousand euros, unaudited) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net book amount | 146 | 206 | 51 | 154 | 557 |
| 31 December 2020 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 974 | 643 | 73 | 154 | 1,844 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -786 | -461 | 0 | 0 | -1,247 |
| Net book amount | 188 | 182 | 73 | 154 | 597 |
| Additions | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Amortisation | -12 | -8 | 0 | 0 | -20 |
| 31 March 2021 | |||||
| Acquisition cost | 974 | 643 | 105 | 154 | 1,876 |
| Accumulated depreciation | -798 | -469 | 0 | 0 | -1,267 |
| Net book amount | 176 | 174 | 105 | 154 | 609 |
Amounts recognised in the balance sheet The balance sheet shows the following amounts relating to leases:
| Right-of-use assets | |
|---|---|
| Net assets 31.12.2019 | 16,040 |
| Depreciation | 366 |
| Additions | 0 |
| Discount | -1,481 |
| Net assets 31.03.2020 | 14,925 |
| Net assets 31.12.2020 | 9,199 |
| Additions | 121 |
| Terminations | -290 |
| Depreciation | -951 |
| Net assets 31.03.2021 | 8,079 |
Right-of-use assets include only lease contracts for offices and commercial premises.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lease liabilities | ||
| Current | 3,139 | 3,127 |
| Non-current | 5,341 | 6,493 |
| Total lease liabilities | 8,480 | 9,620 |
Detailed information on minimum lease payments by maturity is disclosed in Note 2.
The group's consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income includes the following amounts relating to leases:
| 1Q 2021 | 1Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest expense (under finance cost, Note 19) | 113 | 195 |
| Depreciation (under operating expenses, Notes 15-17) | 951 | 1 481 |
| Total | 1,064 | 1,676 |
The total cash outflow for long-term leases in I quarter of 2021 was 1,084 thousand euros (I quarter 2020: 1,665 thousand euros).
Offices and commercial premises rent contracts have mainly been concluded for fixed term, on average for 5 years and include mostly rights to prolong and terminate. Rental conditions are agreed contract by contract and therefore can include various conditions.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current borrowings | ||
| Current portion of bank loans | 324 | 227 |
| Current portion of finance lease liabilities | 23 | 25 |
| Total | 347 | 252 |
| Non-current borrowings | ||
| Non-current bank loans | 681 | 778 |
| Non-current overtraft | 66 | 0 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 136 | 96 |
| Total | 883 | 874 |
| Total borrowings | 1,230 | 1,126 |
During the reporting period, the Group made bank loan repayments in the amount of 0 euros (3 months 2020: 116 thousand euros). Group´s overdraft facilities with the banks were used in the amount of 66 thousand euros as at 31 March 2021 (31 December 2020: 0 euros).
Interest expense from all interest carrying borrowings in the reporting period amounted to 126 thousand euros (3 months 2020: 266 thousand euros), 3 months interests from lease liabilities recognised under IFRS 16 in the amount of 113 thousand euros (3 months 2020: 196 thousand euros).
In November, KJK Fund Sicav-SIF, a major shareholder of the company, and AS Baltika signed a new amendment to the loan agreement, according to which KJK Fund Sicav-SIF will grant an additional loan of 1,000 thousand euros, with an interest rate of 6% per annum and repayment date in May 2022. The loan was drawn down in the first quarter of 2020.
In accordance with creditors' claims restructuring plan approved on 19 June 2020 the overdraft agreement (in the amount of 3,000 thousand euros) was extended till 31.12.2023 and the investment loan repayment schedule was changed in a way that repayments will be made from June 2021 till December 2023. KJK Fund SICAV-SIF loan was restructured in a way that only 15% of claim will be paid and in the end of 2023.
In August, KJK Fund Sicav-SIF, a major shareholder of the company, and AS Baltika signed a new amendment to the loan agreement, according to which KJK Fund Sicav-SIF will grant a loan of 2,550 thousand euros, with an interest rate of 6% per annum and repayment date in December 2024. The loan was transferred on September 2020.
An amendment to the loan agreement was signed in December, according to which, as of December 2020, the above-mentioned loan of 2,550 thousand euros is non-interest bearing and the repayment date is not fixed and is therefore classified as subordinated loan that is recorded in equity.
| Average risk premium |
Carrying amount |
|
|---|---|---|
| Borrowings at floating interest rate (based on 6-month Euribor) | EURIBOR +2.00% | 1,071 |
| Average risk premium |
Carrying amount |
|
|---|---|---|
| Borrowings at floating interest rate (based on 6-month Euribor) | EURIBOR +2.00% | 1,006 |
| Total | 1,006 |
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current liabilities | ||
| Trade payables | 1,621 | 1,044 |
| Tax liabilities, thereof | 908 | 1,203 |
| Personal income tax | 173 | 164 |
| Social security taxes and unemployment insurance premium | 405 | 406 |
| Value added tax | 330 | 633 |
| Payables to employees1 | 589 | 391 |
| Other current payables | 105 | 35 |
| Other accrued expenses | 115 | 18 |
| Customer prepayments | 70 | 98 |
| Total | 3,408 | 2,789 |
1Payables to employees consist of accrued wages, salaries and vacation reserve.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR (euro) | 1,587 | 940 |
| USD (US dollar) | 149 | 122 |
| Total | 1,736 | 1,062 |
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other provision1 | 71 | 230 |
| Total | 71 | 230 |
Other provision1 includes store closure in 2021 expense reserve.
The provision is calculated using assumptions made by Management as described in the Group´s consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital | 5,408 | 5,408 |
| Number of shares (pcs) | 54,079,485 | 54,079,485 |
| Nominal value of share (EUR) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Other reserves | 3,931 | 3,931 |
As at 31 March 2021, under the Articles of Association, the company's minimum share capital is 2,000 thousand euros and the maximum share capital is 8,000 thousand euros and as at 31 December 2020, under the Articles of Association, the company's minimum share capital was 2,000 thousand euros and the maximum share capital was 8,000 thousand euros. As at 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2020 share capital consists of ordinary shares, that are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange and all shares have been paid for.
Changes in year 2020
In accordance with creditors' claims restructuring plan approved on 19 June 2020 loan from KJK Fund SICAV-SIF was reduced from 4,045 thousand euros to 820 thousand euros.
On 30 December, amendments to loan agreements with KJK Fund SICAV-SIF and its holding company were signed and in amount of 3,931 thousand euros was recorded as subordinated loans.
Other reserves in the amount of 3 931 thousand euros at 31 December 2020 and 4,045 thousand euros as of 31 December 2019 represents the non-interest-bearing loan with no fixed repayment date from KJK Sicav-SIF.
| Number of shares | Holding | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. ING Luxembourg S.A. | 48,526,500 | 89.73% |
| 2. Clearstream Banking AG | 1,070,500 | 1.98% |
| 3. Members of Management and Supervisory Boards and persons related to them | ||
| Entities connected to Supervisory Board not mentioned above | 231 578 | 0,43% |
| 4. Other shareholders | 4,250 907 | 7,86% |
| Total | 54,079,485 | 100% |
| Number of shares | Holding | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. ING Luxembourg S.A. | 48,526,500 | 89.73% |
| 2. Clearstream Banking AG | 1,070,500 | 1.98% |
| 3. Members of Management and Supervisory Boards and persons related to them | ||
| Entities connected to Supervisory Board not mentioned above | 231 578 | 0,43% |
| 4. Other shareholders | 4,250 907 | 7,86% |
| Total | 54,079,485 | 100% |
The shares of the Parent company are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn. After registering the increase of AS Baltika share capital in Commercial Register on August 13, 2019, KJK Fund Sicav-SIF (ING Luxembourg S.A. AIF ACCOUNT account) shareholding in AS Baltika increased and made the entity a controlling shareholder (shareholding of 89.73%).
Description of segments and principal activities:
chosen by the customer, similar to the order made in the e-store, thereby improving the availability of the products.
All other segments – consists of sale of goods to wholesale, franchise and consignation clients, materials and sewing services. None of these segments meet the reportable segments quantitative thresholds set out by IFRS 8 and are therefore aggregated into the All other segments category.
The Parent company's Management Board measures the performance of the operating segments based on external revenue and profit (loss). External revenue amounts provided to the Management Board are measured in a manner consistent with that of the financial statements. The segment profit (loss) is an internal measure used in the internally generated reports to assess the performance of the segments and comprises the segment's gross profit (loss) less operating expenses directly attributable to the segment, except for other operating income and expenses. The amounts provided to the Management Board with respect to inventories are measured in a manner consistent with that of the financial statements. The segment inventories include those operating inventories directly attributable to the segment or those that can be allocated to the particular segment based on the operations of the segment and the physical location of the inventories.
The Management Board monitors the Group´s results also by shops and brands. The Group makes decisions on a shop-by-shop basis, using aggregated information for decision making. For segment reporting the Management Board has decided to disclose the information by distribution channel. Most of the Management Board's decisions related to investments and resource allocation are based on the segment information disclosed in this Note.
Measures of profit or loss, segment assets and liabilities have been measured in accordance with accounting policies used in the preparation of the financial statements, except for IFRS 16 measurement and recognition of right of use assets and lease liabilities.
The Management Board primarily uses a measure of revenue from external customers, segment profit, depreciation and amortisation and inventories to assess the performance of the operating segments. Information for the segments is disclosed below:
| Retail segment |
E-com segments |
All other segments1 |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M 2021 and as at 31 March 2021 | ||||
| Revenue (from external customers) | 1,168 | 956 | 8 | 2,132 |
| Segment profit (loss)2 | -930 | 113 | -817 | |
| Incl. depreciation and amortisation | -124 | -6 | -130 | |
| Inventories of segments | 2,158 | 2,158 | ||
| 3M 2020 and as at 31 March 2020 | ||||
| Revenue (from external customers) | 5,385 | 505 | 247 | 6,137 |
| Segment profit (loss)2 | - 864 | 40 | 57 | -767 |
| Incl. depreciation and amortisation | -180 | -180 | ||
| Inventories of segments | 3,814 | 3,814 |
1All other segments include sale of goods to wholesale, franchise and consignation clients, materials and sewing services.
2The segment profit is the segment operating profit.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total segment profit | -817 | -767 |
| Unallocated expenses1 : |
||
| Costs of goods sold and distribution costs | -451 | -987 |
| Administrative and general expenses | -495 | -594 |
| Impact of the rent accounting principles | 0 | 103 |
| Other operating income (expenses), net | 234 | 37 |
| Operating profit (loss) | -1,529 | -2,208 |
1Unallocated expenses include the expenses of the parent and production company that are not allocated to the reportable segments in internal reporting.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total inventories of segments | 2,158 | 2,643 |
| Inventories in Parent company and production company | 1,493 | 824 |
| Inventories on statement of financial position | 3,651 | 3,467 |
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of goods in retail channel | 1,168 | 5,385 |
| Sale of goods in wholesale and franchise channel | 3 | 200 |
| Sale of goods in e-commerce channel | 956 | 505 |
| Other sales | 5 | 47 |
| Total | 2,132 | 6,137 |
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 1,535 | 3,054 |
| Lithuania | 281 | 1,643 |
| Latvia | 280 | 1,371 |
| Russia | 12 | 13 |
| Ukraine | 8 | 9 |
| Finland | 5 | 35 |
| Germany | 2 | 2 |
| Austria | 0 | 1 |
| Other countries | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 2,132 | 6,137 |
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and supplies | 1,379 | 3,520 |
| Changes in inventories | -120 | -130 |
| Total | 1,259 | 3,390 |
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs1 | 819 | 1,848 |
| Operating lease expenses2 | -97 | 191 |
Consolidated interim report for the I quarter of 2021 (in thousand euros, unaudited)
| Advertising expenses | 117 | 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortisation (Note 6,7,8) | 1,074 | 1,458 |
| Fuel, heating and electricity costs | 49 | 96 |
| Municipal services and security expenses | 54 | 90 |
| Fees for card payments | 31 | 30 |
| Information technology expenses | 38 | 50 |
| Travel expenses | 0 | 22 |
| Consultation and management fees | 8 | 29 |
| Communication expenses | 23 | 18 |
| Other sales expenses3 | 25 | 114 |
| Total | 2,141 | 4,200 |
1Payroll costs include reduction of expense as governments´ subsidies have been received either directly by group companies or indirectly by paying less due to employees receiving income directly from government.
2Operating lease (rent) expense is negative as rent discounts (reduction of the lease payments) related tothe stores was recognised and government´s subsidies to cover lease payments were received.
3Other sales expenses consist mostly of insurance and customs expenses, bank fees, expenses for uniforms, packaging, transportation and renovation expenses of stores, and service fees connected to administration of market organisations.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs1 | 382 | 317 |
| Operating lease expenses | 1 | 9 |
| Information technology expenses | 44 | 48 |
| Bank fees | 11 | 21 |
| Depreciation and amortisation (Note 6,7) | 27 | 224 |
| Fuel, heating and electricity expenses | 2 | 28 |
| Management, juridical-, auditor´s and other consulting fees | 13 | 93 |
| Other administrative expenses2 | 15 | 52 |
| Total | 495 | 792 |
1Payroll costs include reduction of expense as governments´ subsidies have been received either directly by group companies or indirectly by paying less due to employees receiving income directly from government.
2Other administrative expenses consist of insurance, communication, travel, training, municipal and security expenses, and other services.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gain (loss) from sale, impairment of PPE | -28 | 30 |
| Other operating income, expenses | 270 | 9 |
| Foreign exchange gain (-loss) | -5 | 3 |
| Fines, penalties and tax interest | 0 | -2 |
| Other operating expenses1 | -3 | -3 |
| Total | 234 | 37 |
1Other operating income includes government subsidy for working capital.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interest cost | -126 | -266 |
| Total | -126 | -266 |
In 3 months of 2021, interest expense includes accounted interest expense from lease liabilities (IFRS 16) in the amount of 113 thousand euros (3 months 2020: 195 thousand euros).
| Basic earnings per share | 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted average number of shares (thousand) | pcs | 54,079 | 54,079 |
| Net loss from continuing operations | -1,655 | -2,474 | |
| Basic earnings per share | EUR | -0.03 | -0.05 |
| Diluted earnings per share | EUR | -0.03 | -0.05 |
The average price (arithmetic average based on daily closing prices) of AS Baltika share on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange in the reporting period was 0.35 euros (2020: 0.12 euros).
For the purpose of these financial statements, parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party, is under common control, or can exercise significant influence over the financial and management decisions of the other one in accordance with IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures. Not only the legal form of the transactions and mutual relationships, but also their actual substance has been taken into consideration when defining related parties.
For the reporting purposes in consolidated interim statements of the Group, the following entities have been considered related parties:
1Only members of the Parent company Management Board and Supervisory Board are considered as key management personnel, as only they have responsibility for planning, directing and controlling Group activities.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Services purchased | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 6 | 6 |
In 2021 and 2020, AS Baltika bought mostly management services from the related parties.
| 31 March 2021 | 31 Dec 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Other loans and interests (Note 9, 12) | 3,992 | 3,992 |
| Payables to related parties total | 3,992 | 3,992 |
All transactions in 2021 as well as in 2020 reporting periods and balances with related parties as at 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2020 were with entities under the control or significant influence of the members of the Supervisory Board.
| 1 Q 2021 | 1 Q 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of the members of the Management Board | 201 | 66 |
| Remuneration of the members of the Supervisory Council | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 203 | 70 |
As at 31 March 2021 was two Management Board Member and four Supervisory Board Members. 31 December 2020 were two Management Board Members and five Supervisory Board Members.
On 16 August 2020, the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders decided to recall Tiina Mõis, a member of the Supervisory Board.
According to the decision of the Supervisory Board held in 11 March, Flavio Perini is the new CEO and Member of Management Board of AS Baltika from 1 May 2020. Mae Leyrer, Member of the Management Board of AS Baltika 14-months contract expired on 22 May 2020. The contract of Maigi Pärnik-Pernik, Member of the Management Board, expired in March 2020 and was extended to 22 May 2020 according to the decision made on 11 March by Supervisory Board.
Since December 1, 2020, Triinu Tarkin, Chief Financial Manager of AS Baltika Group, is a member of the Management Board.

JAAKKO SAKARI MIKAEL SALMELIN
Chairman of the Supervisory Board since 23 May 2012, Member of the Supervisory Board since 21.06.2010 Partner, KJK Capital Oy
Master of Science in Finance, Helsinki School of Economics Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 0

REET SAKS Member of the Supervisory Board since 25.03.1997 Legal Advisor at Farmi Piimatööstus Degree in Law, University of Tartu Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 0

LAURI KUSTAA ÄIMÄ Member of the Supervisory Board since 18.06.2009 Managing Director of Kaima Capital Oy Master of Economics, University of Helsinki Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 231,578 shares (on Kaima Capital Eesti OÜ account)

KRISTJAN KOTKAS Member of the Supervisory Board since 08.10.2019 General Counsel at KJK Capital Oy Master's degree in Law, University of Tartu Master's degree in Law, University of Cape Town Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 0

FLAVIO PERINI Member of the Management Board, CEO since May 1st 2020 Member of the Board since 2020, in the Group since 2020 Law Degree (Università degli Studi di Parma) Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 0

TRIINU TARKIN Member of the Management Board, CFO Member of the Board since December 1st 2020, in the Group since 2011 Master of Science in Finance and Economic analysis (Tallinn University of Technology) Baltika shares held on 31 March 2021: 0
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