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Agroton Public Limited

Annual Report Apr 28, 2017

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REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

C O N T E N T S

Officers and Professional Advisors Pages
1
Declaration of the Members of the Board of Directors and the Company official responsible
for the drafting of the consolidated financial statements
2
Management Report 3 - 7
Independent Auditors' Report 8 - 12
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 13
Consolidated statement of financial position 14
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 15 & 16
Consolidated statement of cash flows 17 & 18
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 19 - 88

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

OFFICERS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Board of Directors Iurii Zhuravlov - Chief Executive Officer
Tamara Lapta - Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Larysa Orlova - Chief Financial Officer
Borys Supikhanov - Non-Executive Director
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev - Non-Executive Director
Audit Committee Borys Supikhanov (Head of the Committee)
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev
Remuneration Committee Borys Supikhanov (Head of the Committee)
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev
Secretary Inter Jura Cy (Services) Limited
Independent Auditors KPMG Limited
Legal Advisors K. Chrysostomides & Co LLC
Registered office 1 Lampousas Street
1095 Nicosia
Cyprus

In accordance with article 9(3Xc) and (7) of the Transparency Requirements (Securities Listed Trading on a Regulated Market) Law of 2007 (the "Law"), as amended from time to time, we, Members of the Board of Directors and the company oiircial responsible for the drafting oi consolidated financiaf statements of Agroton Public Limited (the "Company,,) for the year ended December 2016, confirm that to the best of our knowledge: for the the 3l

  • a) the annual consolidated financial statements presented on pages l3 to gg:
  • i) have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and the provisions of article (9), section 14) of the Liw, and
  • ii) give a true and fair view of the assets and liabilities, the financial position and the profits or losses of Agroton Public Limited and of the entities included in the consolidated financial statements, as a whole and
  • b) the Management Report provides a fair review of the developments and performance of the business as well as the position of Agroton Public Limited and of the entities included in the consolidated financial statements, as a whole, together with adescription of the major risks and uncertainties that they face.
Members of the Board of Directors: A
Iurii Zhuravlov ury
lamaraLapta
Larysa Orlova
Borys Supikhanov
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev

Company official the year ended 3 1 responsible for the drafting of the consolidated financial December 2016: statements of the Company for

Aprll2017

MANAGEMENT REPORT

The Board of Directors of Agroton Public Limited (the "Company") presents to the members its annual report together with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and of its subsidiary companies (together with the Company, the "Group") for the year ended 31 December 2016.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Group which remained the same as in the previous year, are grain and oil crops growing, agricultural products storage and sale, cattle breeding (milk cattle-breeding, poultry farming). The poultry farming business has been temporarily abandoned due to the military clashes and armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

The financial results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2016 are set out in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on page 13 to the consolidated financial statements.

The profit for the year attributable to the owners of the Company amounted to USD 21 755 thousand (2015: loss USD 9 641 thousand).

EXAMINATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT, POSITION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE GROUP

The net asset position of the Group has increased from USD 46 021 thousand as at 31 December 2015 to USD 71 075 thousand as at 31 December 2016.

The financial position of the Group for the year, as presented in the consolidated financial statements is considered satisfactory.

DIVIDENDS

The Board of Directors does not recommend the payment of a dividend (2015: USD nil).

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

The Board of Directors does not expect major changes in the principal activities of the Group in the foreseeable future.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Group and the steps taken to manage these risks are described in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

MANAGEMENT REPORT (cont.)

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES (cont.)

The Group conducts its operations mainly in Ukraine. Ukraine's political and economic situation has deteriorated significantly since 2014. Following political and social unrest in early 2014, in March 2014, various events in Crimea led to the accession of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation, which was not recognised by Ukraine and many other countries. This event resulted in a significant deterioration of the relationship between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Following the instability in Crimea, regional tensions have spread to the Eastern regions of Ukraine, primarily Donetsk and Lugansk regions. In May 2014, protests in those regions escalated into military clashes and armed conflict between supporters of the self-declared republics of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions and the Ukrainian forces, which continued throughout the date of these financial statements. As a result of this conflict, part of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions remains under control of the self-proclaimed republics, and Ukrainian authorities are not currently able to fully enforce Ukrainian laws on this territory.

Political and social unrest combined with the military conflict in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions has deepened the ongoing economic crisis, caused a fall in the country's gross domestic product and foreign trade, deterioration in state finances, depletion of the National Bank of Ukraine's foreign currency reserves, significant devaluation of the national currency and a further downgrading of the Ukrainian sovereign debt credit ratings. Following the devaluation of the national currency, the National Bank of Ukraine introduced certain administrative restrictions on currency conversion transactions, which among others included restrictions on purchases of foreign currency by individuals and companies, the requirement to convert 65% (2015:75%) of foreign currency proceeds to local currency, a ban on payment of dividends abroad, a ban on early repayment of foreign loans and restrictions on cash withdrawals from banks. These events had a negative effect on Ukrainian companies and banks, significantly limiting their ability to obtain financing on domestic and international markets.

The final resolution and the effects of the political and economic crisis are difficult to predict but may have further severe effects on the Ukrainian economy.

Whilst management believes it is taking appropriate measures to support the sustainability of the Group's business in the current circumstances, a continuation of the current unstable business environment could negatively affect the Group's results and financial position in a manner not currently determinable. These consolidated financial statements reflect management's current assessment of the impact of the Ukrainian business environment on the operations and the financial position of the Group. The future business environment may differ from management's assessment.

SHARE CAPITAL

There were no changes in the share capital of the Company during the year.

STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Board of Directors has adopted the Code of Corporate Governance (the "Code") of the Warsaw Stock Exchange ("WSE") which is available in the WSE website.

At present, the Corporate Governance Code is not fully implemented. There are specific provisions of the Code which cannot be adopted since they are either contrary to and/or do not accord with the provisions of the Articles of Association of the Company, or they cannot be adopted due to the recent developments in Eastern Ukraine. The Board of Directors will endeavor to remedy these as soon as practicable.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

MANAGEMENT REPORT (cont.)

STATEMENT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (cont.)

The Board of Directors ensures through effective internal audit and risk management procedures the collection of the necessary items for the preparation of the periodic reporting required for listed companies.

The Company is governed by the Board of Directors. Companies formed under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113, do not have supervisory board and management board. Cyprus companies have a Board of Directors, members of which are appointed to fill certain executive and non-executive positions. The management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the Company are vested in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors comprises five members, three of which are non-independent and the remaining two are independent. This is comply with the provisions of the Articles of Association of the Company, which requires that the Board of Directors comprise by at least two Directors, two of which shall be independent.

Directors are appointed at general meetings. There is no requirement in the Articles of Association for the retirement of Directors by rotation, thus all Directors continue in office, unless they resign or following an ordinary resolution from the Company shareholders.

The Company has an Audit Committee and a Remuneration Committee. Both committees comprise two members, both of which are non-executive. Analysis of their responsibilities is disclosed separately in this report.

The emoluments and other benefits of Directors of the Company are presented below:

Emoluments Other benefits Total
USD USD USD
Iurii Zhuravlov - - -
Tamara Lapta 9 715 - 9 715
Larysa Orlova 8 047 - 8 047
Borys Supakhanov - - -
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev - - -

The interest in the Company's share capital held directly or indirectly by each member of the Board of Directors at 31 December 2016 and at 20 April 2017 (5 days before the date of approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors) are disclosed separately in this report.

The owners holding directly or indirectly more than 5% interest in the Company's share capital at 31 December 2016 and at 20 April 2017 (5 days before the date of approval of the financial statements by the Board of Directors) are disclosed separately in this report.

There are currently no shares in issue holding special or limited rights.

The Board of Directors can proceed with the issue of shares following an ordinary resolution from the Company owners. For the repurchase of the Company shares a special resolution from the Company's owners is required, in accordance with the provisions of Section 57 of Cyprus Companies Law.

The Report on Corporate Governance has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Code and includes the above mentioned explanations, as well as the information required by the relevant Article of the Directive.

MANAGEMENT REPORT (cont.)

OWNERS HOLDING MORE THAN 5% OF THE COMPANY'S SHARE CAPITAL

The owners holding directly or indirectly more than 5% interest in the Company's share capital at 31 December 2016 and at 20 April 2017 (5 days before the date of approval of the consolidated financial statements by the Board of Directors) were as follows:

31 December 2016 20 April 2017
% %
Iurii Zhuravlov 68,52 69,63
Other 31,48 30,37

On 31 March 2017 Mr. Zhuravlov acquired 239 863 shares.

DIRECTORS' INTEREST IN THE COMPANY'S SHARE CAPITAL

In accordance with Article 4(b) of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Directive the interest in the Company's share capital held directly or indirectly by each member of the Board of Directors at 31 December 2016 and at 20 April 2017 (5 days before the date of approval of the consolidated financial statements by the Board of Directors) were as follows:

31 December 2016 20 April 2017
% %
Iurii Zhuravlov 68,52 69,63
Tamara Lapta - -
Larysa Orlova - -
Borys Supikhanov - -
Volodymyr Kudryavtsev - -

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The members of the Board of Directors at 31 December 2016 and at the date of this report are presented on page 1.

There is no requirement in the Company's Articles of Association for the retirement of Directors by rotation, thus all Directors presently members of the Board continue in office.

There were no significant changes in the assignment of responsibilities and remuneration of the Board of Directors.

AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

The Directors are responsible for formulating, reviewing and approving the Company's and its subsidiary companies strategies, budgets, certain items of capital expenditures and senior personnel appointments. Being a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the Directors have established audit and remuneration committees to improve corporate governance.

The Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee, were established on 4 May 2010 both of which were in force during the year ended 31 December 2016 and continued in force at the date of this report.

MANAGEMENT REPORT (cont.)

AUDIT coMMrrrEE AND REMUNERATTON coMMrrrEE (cont.)

The Audit Committee assists the Company's Board of Directors in discharging its responsibilities with regard to financial repofting, external and internal audits and controls, including revi-wing the annual consolidated financial statements, reviewing and monitoring the extent of the non-audit work undertaken by external auditors, advising on the appointment of external auditors and reviewing the effectiveness of the internal audit activities, internal controls and risk management systems. The ultimate responsibility for reviewing and approving the annual consolidated financ.ial statements and the half yearly financial statements remains with the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee of the Company, comprising of Mr. Borys Supikhanov and Mr. Volodymyr Kudryavstev and is chaired by Mr. Borys Supikhanov. -

The Remuneration Committee assists the Board of Directors in discharging its responsibilities in relation to remuneration, including making recommendations to the Board of Direciors andTor the general meeting of the shareholders of the Company on the policy on executive remuneration, determining the individua'i remuneration and benefits package of each of the Executive Directors and recommending and monitoring the remuneration of senior management below Board level. The Remuneration Committee of the Company, comprising of Mr. Borys Supikhanov and Mr. Volodymyr Kudryavtsev (both Non-Executive Directors), and is chaired by Mr. Borys Supikhanov and sels and review the scale and structure of the Executive Directors' remuneration packages, including share options and the terms of their service contracts.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

Any significant events that occurred after the reporling period are described in note 38 to the consolidated financial statements.

BRANCHES

The Group did not operate through any registered branches during the year ended 3 I Decembe r 2016.

RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

Disclosed in note 32 to the consolidated financial statements.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

The independent auditors of the Company, KPMG Limited, have expressed their willingness to continue in office. A resolution giving authority to the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration will be proposed at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Larysa

Nicosia, 25 Aprll2017

The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit
biological assets
Group's
consist of
The:
agricultural crops and animals in growing and
Our audit approach in this area included, among others:
fattening, which are measured at fair value less
estimated costs to sell.
Estimating the fair value involves a number of
Evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation
methodology by reviewing the valuation expert's report,
whose competence was firstly assessed, on the
methodology used by the Group to assess whether or not
judgments and estimates regarding various inputs it is consistent with IFRS:
and the valuation model. Due to the nature of the
asset, the valuation technique includes a number of
inputs from mostly internal sources. Consequently,
we have determined the valuation of biological
Challenging the inputs used by the Group in calculating
the estimated cash flows by comparing and assessing
them again internal supporting documentation, and
benchmarking them against external data;
assets to be a key audit matter. testing the mathematical accuracy of the model;
evaluating the adequacy of the financial statements
۰
disclosures, including disclosures of key assumptions,
judgments and sensitivities.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

Note 2016 2015
Continuing operations
Revenue 5 44 227 42 150
Cost of sales 6 (48 491) (39 998)
Net change in fair value less cost to sell of biological assets and
agricultural produce 7 30 952 16 307
Gross profit 26 688 18 459
Other operating income 8 1 749 5 863
Administrative expenses 9 (1 535) (1 993)
Distribution expenses 10 (867) (373)
Other operating expenses 11 (2 718) (1 281)
Operating profit 13 23 317 20 675
Impairment losses 12 (53) (7 619)
Gain on repurchase of notes 29 7 172 7 234
Fair value losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (20) (88)
30 416 20 202
Finance income 14 2 331 3 813
Finance costs 14 (10 963) (33 603)
Net finance costs (8 632) (29 790)
Profit/ (loss) before taxation 21 784 (9 588)
Taxation - (1)
Profit/ (loss) from continuing operations 21 784 (9 589)
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations 27 (3) (20)
Profit/ (loss) for the year 21 781 (9 609)
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Effect of translation into presentation currency 3 273 10 992
Total comprehensive income 25 054 1 383
Profit/ (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the Company 21 755 (9 641)
Non-controlling interests 26 32
21 781 (9 609)
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the Company 25 039 1 383
Non-controlling interests 15 -
25 054 1 383
Profit/ (loss) per share
Basic and fully diluted profit/ (loss) per share (USD) 31 1,00 (0,44)
Profit/ (loss) per share – continuing operations
Basic and fully diluted profit/ (loss) per share (USD) 31 1,00 (0,44)

The notes on pages 19 to 88 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

As at 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

Note 2016 2015
Assets
Property, plant and equipment r7 6 056 5 742
Intangible assets l8 6 261 8 851
Biological assets T9 I 840 541
Non-current assets t4 157 16 134
Inventories 29 0t0 l9 803
Biological assets t9 s 775 5 086
Investments designated at fair value through profit or loss 20 235 255
Trade and other receivables 24 4 204 3 588
Loans receivable 2l 16 762 16 336
Assets held for sale 27 t7 20
Cash and cash equivalents 26 ll 674 8 575
Current assets 67 677 53 663
Total assets 81 834 69 797
Equify
Share capital 28
Share premium 28 661
88 532
66r
Retained earnings (26 764) 88 532
(48 sle)
Foreign currency translation reserye 8 43r 5 147
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 70 860 45 82r
Non-controllin g interests 2r5 200
Total equity 7l 075 46 021
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 9 351 20 7rl
Non-current liabilities 9 357 20 7ll
Loans and borrowings 29 74 I 899
Trade and other payables 30 207 043
Income tax liability l12 lt2
Liabilities held for sale 21 9 ll
Current liabilities 1 402 3 065
Total liabilities 10 759 23 776
Total equity and liabilities 81 834 69 797

On 25 April 2017 consolidated financi the Board of Directors of Agroton Public I statements for issue. authorised these

Tamara

ief Executive Officer

The notes on pages l9 to 88 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

Attributable to owners of the Company
Share
capital
Share
premium
Retained
earnings
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance at 1 January 2015 661 88 532 (38 878) (5 877) 44 438 200 44 638
Total comprehensive income
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
(9 641)
-
-
11 024
(9 641)
11 024
32
(32)
(9 609)
10 992
Other comprehensive income - - (9 641) 11 024 1 383 - 1 383
Balance at 31 December 2015 661 88 532 (48 519) 5 147 45 821 200 46 021
Balance at 1 January 2016 661 88 532 (48 519) 5 147 45 821 200 46 021
Total comprehensive income
Profit for the year - - 21 755 - 21 755 26 21 781
Other comprehensive income - - - 3 284 3 284 (11) 3 273
Total comprehensive income for the year - - 21 755 3 284 25 039 15 25 054
Balance at 31 December 2016 661 88 532 (26 764) 8 431 70 860 215 71 075

The notes on pages 19 to 88 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (cont.)

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

  • In accordance with the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113, Section 55 (2) the share premium reserve can only be used by the Company in (a) paying up unissued shares of the Company to be issued to members of the Company as fully paid bonus shares; (b) writing off the expenses of, or the commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of shares or debentures of the Company; and (c) providing for the premium payable on redemption of any redeemable preference shares or of any debentures of the Company.
  • Companies which do not distribute 70% of their profits after tax, as defined by the Special Contribution for the Defence of the Republic Law, during the two years after the end of the year of assessment to which the profits refer, will be deemed to have distributed this amount as dividend. Special contribution for defence at 17% will be payable on such deemed dividend to the extent that the owners (individuals and companies) at the end of the period of two years from the end of the year of assessment to which the profits refer are Cyprus tax residents. The amount of this deemed dividend distribution is reduced by any actual dividend paid out of the profits of the relevant year at any time. This special contribution for defence is paid by the Company for the account of the owners.

The above requirement of the Law is not applied in the case of the Company due to the fact that its owners are not residents in Cyprus for tax purposes.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

Note 2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Profit/ (loss) for the year 21 781 (9 609)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 16 976 1 080
Amortisation 16 1 244 1 430
Gain on repurchase of notes (7 172) (7 234)
Fair value losses on financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss 20 88
Wastages and impairment of inventories 11,12 1 825 1 017
Gain from changes in fair value less cost to sell of biological
assets and agriculture produce 7 (30 952) (16 307)
Impairment of trade and other receivables 11,12 149 649
Impairment of biological assets 12 - 19
Impairment of other non-current assets 12 - 5 644
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 12 8 1 043
Reversal of provision for bad debts 25 (416) (210)
Reversal of impairment of inventories - (1 540)
Reversal of impairment of PPE 14 (308) -
Interest income 14 (2 331) (3 813)
Interest expense 14 1 306 1 991
Trade payables written-off 8 (5) (84)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 11 13 2
Loss on disposal of current assets 11 10 7
Loss on disposal of intangible assets 408 232
Foreign exchange loss 14 9 657 31 612
Income tax expense - 1
Cash flow from operations before working capital changes (3 787) 6 018
Decrease in inventories 16 980 39 061
Decrease in biological assets (2 012) (31 052)
Increase in trade and other receivables (818) (2 846)
Increase/ (decrease) in trade and other payables 168 (865)
Net cash from operating activities 10 531 10 316
Income tax paid - (1)
Net cash from operating activities 10 531 10 315
Cash flow from investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (1 716) (626)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment - 8
Loans granted (110) (510)
Interest received 5 9
Net cash used in investing activities (1 821) (1 119)

The notes on pages 19 to 88 are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (cont.)

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

Note 2016 2015
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of loans and borrowings (5 291) (4 865)
Net cash used in financing activities (5 291) (4 865)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 3 419 4 331
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 8 575 5 206
Effect from translation into presentation currency (320) (962)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 26 11 674 8 575

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Country of incorporation

Agroton Public Limited (the "Company") was incorporated in Cyprus on 21 September 2009 as a public company with limited liability under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113. The Company was listed at the main market of Warsaw Stock Exchange on 8 November 2010.

The Company's registered office is at 1 Lampousas Street, 1095 Nicosia, Cyprus.

Principal activities

The principal activities of the Group are grain and oil crops growing, agricultural products storage and sale, cattle breeding (milk cattle-breeding, poultry farming) and milk processing. The poultry farming business has been temporarily abandoned due to the military clashes and armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

The Group's subsidiaries, country of incorporation, and effective ownership percentages are disclosed below:

Company name Country of
incorporation
Ownership
Interest
31.12.2015
Living LLC Ukraine 31.12.2016
99,99
%
99,99
%
PE Agricultural Production Firm Agro Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
Agroton PJSC Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
LLC Belokurakinskiy Elevator Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
Agro Meta LLC (i) Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
Rosinka-Star LLC Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
Etalon-Agro LLC (i) Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
ALLC Noviy Shlyah Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%
ALLC Shiykivske Ukraine 94,59
%
94,59
%
Agro-Chornukhinski Kurchata LLC Ukraine 99,89
%
99,89
%
Agro-Svinprom LLC (ii) Ukraine 99,89
%
99,89
%
Agroton BVI Limited British Virgin Islands 100,00
%
100,00
%
Gefest LLC (i) Ukraine 100,00
%
100,00
%
LLC Lugastan Ukraine 99,99
%
99,99
%

(i) Agro Meta LLC, Etalon-Agro LLC, and Gefest LLC are in the process of liquidation. (ii) In July 2011 the management of Living LLC resolved to dispose subsidiary of the Group namely Agro-Svinprom LLC engaged in the pig-breeding.

The parent company of the Group is Agroton Public Limited with an issued share capital of 21 670 000 ordinary shares with nominal value € 0,021 per share.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

1. GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.)

The shares at 31 December 2016 and as at the date of issue of these consolidated financial statements were distributed as follows:

31 December 2016 25 April 2017
Shareholder Number of
Shares
Ownership
interest, %
Number of
Shares
Ownership
interest, %
Mr. Iurii Zhuravlov 14 848 783 68,52
%
15 088 646 69,63
%
Others 6 821 217 31,48
%
6 581 354 30,37
%
21 670 000 100,00
%
21 670 000 100,00
%

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

These consolidated financial statements of the Company as at and for the year ended 31 December 2016 comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (together with the Company, the ''Group'').

The Company has subsidiary undertakings and according to 142(1)(b) of the Cyprus Companies Law Cap.113 is required to prepare consolidated financial statements and present them before the members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting.

2.1 Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), as adopted by the European Union ('EU'), and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113, and are for the year ended 31 December 2016.

2.2 Basis of measurement

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the following:

  • biological assets and agricultural produce, which are stated at fair value less costs to sell (agricultural produce is measured at fair value at the point of harvest)
  • debt securities which are stated at amortised cost
  • Investments designated at fair value through profit or loss

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

2 . BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont.)

2.3 Functional and presentation currency

The functional currencies of the companies of the Group are the Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) and United States Dollar (USD). The currency of Cyprus is Euro, but the principal exposure of the parent undertaking is in US dollars, therefore the functional currency of the Company is considered to be USD. Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the Group's companies are treated as transactions in foreign currencies. The Group's management decided to use US dollar (USD) as the presentation currency for financial and management reporting purposes. Exchange differences arising are classified as equity and transferred to the translation reserve.

2.4 Going concern basis

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the going concern basis, which assumes the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the course of ordinary economic activity. Renewals of the Group's assets, and the future activities of the Group, are significantly influenced by the current and future economic environment in Ukraine. The Board of Directors and Management are closely monitoring the events in the current operating environment of the Group as described in note 34 to the consolidated financial statements and has assessed the current situation and there is no indication of adverse effects while at the same time are taking all the steps to secure Group's short and long term viability. To this effect, they consider that the Group is able to continue its operations as a going concern.

2.5 Standards and interpretations

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards and Interpretations

As from 1 January 2016, the Group adopted all changes to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by EU which are relevant to its operations. This adoption did not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Group.

The following Standards, Amendments to Standards and Interpretations have been issued but are not yet effective for annual periods beginning on 1 January 2016. Those which may be relevant to the Group are set out below. The Group does not plan to adopt these Standards early.

(i) Standards and Interpretations adopted by the EU

  • IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IFRS 15 "Revenue from contracts with customers" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).

(ii) Standards and Interpretations not adopted by the EU

  • IAS 7 (Amendments) "Disclosure Initiative" (effective for annual accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017).
  • IAS 12 (Amendments) "Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses" (effective for annual accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017).
  • Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2014-2016 Cycle (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 (IFRS 12) and 1 January 2018 (IFRS 1 and IAS 28)).

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

2 . BASIS OF PREPARATION (cont.)

2.5 Standards and interpretations (cont.)

Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards and Interpretations (cont.)

  • IFRS 2 (Amendments) "Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IFRS 4 (Amendments) "Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IFRS 15 (Clarifications) "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IAS 40 (Amendments) "Transfers of Investment Property" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IFRIC 22 "Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).
  • IFRS 16 "Leases" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019).

The Board of Directors expects that the adoption of these financial reporting standards in the future periods will not have a material effect on the financial statements of the Group.

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Group has consistently applied accounting policies set out in this note to all years presented in these consolidated financial statements. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to achieve consistent application of the accounting policies applied by the Group.

3.1 Basis of consolidation

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. Control exists where the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The financial statements of subsidiaries acquired or disposed during the year are included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss from the date that control commences until the date control ceases.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring them in line with the accounting policies of the Group.

Changes in the Group's ownership interests in existing subsidiaries

Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the Group losing control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and the non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity as transactions with owners acting in their capacity as owners. No adjustments are made to goodwill and no gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.1 Basis of consolidation (cont.)

Changes in the Group's ownership interests in existing subsidiaries (cont.)

When the Group loses control of a subsidiary, the resulting profit or loss is calculated as the difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the subsidiary and any non-controlling interests. The resulting profit or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any interest retained in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value when control is lost.

Business combinations

Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date, except that:

  • deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements are recognised and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 Employee Benefits respectively;
  • liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree or sharebased payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquiree are measured in accordance with IFRS 2 Share-based Payment at the acquisition date; and
  • assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with that Standard.

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests' proportionate share of the recognised amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Other types of non-controlling interests are measured at fair value or, when applicable, on the basis specified in another IFRS.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.1 Basis of consolidation (cont.)

Business combinations (cont.)

When the consideration transferred by the Group in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that qualify as measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained during the 'measurement period' (which cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.

The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments depends on how the contingent consideration is classified. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates in accordance with IAS 39, or IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, as appropriate, with the corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss.

When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date(i.e.the date when the Group obtains control) and the resulting gain or loss,if any,is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed. If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the Group reports provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see above), or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognised at that date.

Non-controlling interest (NCI)

NCI is represented by interest in the subsidiaries not owned by the Group. It is determined at the reporting period as interest in the fair value of identified assets and liabilities of the subsidiary at the date of acquisition or creation of a new subsidiary, as well as interest in change in net assets of a subsidiary after the acquisition or creation of a new subsidiary.

The Group provides information on NCI in net assets of subsidiaries and companies not connected with formal structure and not having a common parent company separately from items of equity attributable to the owners of the parent company.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.2 Foreign currency translation

(а) Transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group entities at their respective functional currency rates prevailing at the date of the transaction.

Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the functional currency of each company included into the Group, at the rates ruling at the reporting period. Foreign exchange gains and losses, arising from transactions in foreign currency, and also from translation of monetary assets and liabilities into the functional currency of each company included into the Group at the rate ruling at the end of the year, are recognised in profit or loss.

The exchange rates used in preparation of these consolidated financial statements, are as follows:

Currency 31 December
2016
Weighted
average for the
31 December
2015
Weighted
average for the
31 December
2014
year 2016 year 2015
US dollar - UAH 27,1909 25,5458 24,0007 21,8290 15,7686

The empowerment of the USD against UAH has resulted in the reduction of various values disclosed in the consolidated financial statements of profit or loss and financial position. This reduction is applicable only in case of translation into presentation currency.

The foreign currencies may be freely convertible to the territory of Ukraine at the exchange rate which is close to the exchange rate established by the National Bank of Ukraine. At the moment, the Ukrainian Hryvnia is not a freely convertible currency outside the Ukraine.

(b) Presentation currency

The financial results and position of each subsidiary are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

  • At each reporting period of the consolidated financial statements all the assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate of the National Bank of Ukraine and of the European Central Bank at that date;
  • Income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates (except for the cases when such average exchange rate is not a reasonably approximate value reflecting cumulative influence of all exchange rates prevailing at the date of transaction, in which case income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates at the date of transaction);
  • All exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.3 Property, plant and equipment

Initial recognition of property, plant and equipment ("PPE") Property plant and equipment is recognised by the Group as an asset only when:

  • it is probable that the Group will receive certain future economic benefits;
  • the historical cost can be assessed in a reliable way;
  • it is intended for use during more than one operating cycle (usually more than 12 months).

Expenses after the initial recognition of property, plant and equipment

Any subsequent expenses, increasing the future economic benefits from the asset, are treated as additions. Otherwise, the Group recognises subsequent expenses to profit or loss of the year, in which they are incurred. The Group divides all expenses, related to the property, plant and equipment, into the following types:

  • current repairs and expenses for maintenance and technical service;
  • capital impairment, including modernisation.

Subsequent measurement of property, plant and equipment

After initial recognition as an asset, the Group applies the model of accounting for the property, plant and equipment at historical cost, net of accumulated depreciation and any accumulated losses from impairment, taking into account estimated residual values of such assets at the end of their useful lives. Such cost includes the cost of replacing significant parts of the plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced from time to time, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific estimated useful lives and depreciation, respectively. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying value of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the profit or loss of the year in which they are incurred.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives agreed upon with the technical personnel of the Group.

The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows:

Construction in progress Not depreciated
Buildings 10-75 years
Machinery and equipment 2-30 years
Vehicles 2-15 years
Computers and office equipment 1-10 years
Instruments, tools and other equipment 1-10 years

Residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted if appropriate.

The acquired asset is depreciated starting from the following month of the date of placing into operation and depreciation is fully accumulated when useful life ends.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.3 Property, plant and equipment (cont.)

Derecognition

An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying value of the asset) is included in profit or loss of the year in which the asset is derecognised.

Impairment

At each reporting period the Group evaluates whether any indicators of possible impairment of an asset exist. If the recoverable value of an asset or a group of assets within property, plant and equipment is lower than their carrying (residual) value, the Group recognises such asset or group of assets as impaired, and accrues a provision for impairment of the amount of excess of the carrying value over the recoverable value of the asset. Impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Assets under construction

Assets under construction comprise costs directly related to construction of property, plant and equipment including an appropriate allocation of directly attributable variable overheads that are incurred in construction. Construction in progress is not depreciated. Depreciation of the construction in progress, on the same basis as for other property, plant and equipment items, commences when the assets are available for use, i.e. when they are in the location and condition necessary for them to be capable of operating in the manner intended by the management.

3.4 Intangible assets

For the purpose of preparation of the consolidated financial statements, the Group defines the following groups of the intangible assets: computer software and land lease rights.

Computer software

Costs that are directly associated with identifiable and unique computer software products controlled by the Group and that will probably generate economic benefits exceeding costs beyond one year are recognised as intangible assets. Subsequently computer software is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Expenditure which enhances or extends the performance of computer software programs beyond their original specifications is recognised as a capital improvement and added to the original cost of the computer software. Costs associated with maintenance of computer software programs are recognised in profit or loss of the year in which they are incurred. Computer software are amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful lives, usually 5 years. Amortisation starts from the following year of the date of placing into operation and is fully accumulated when useful life ends.

Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting period and adjusted accordingly.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.4 Intangible assets (cont.)

Land lease rights

Land lease rights acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Land lease rights acquired in a business combination and recognised separately from goodwill are initially recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their cost). Subsequent to initial recognition, land lease rights acquired in a business combination are reported at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, on the same basis as land lease rights acquired separately.

Amortisation of land lease rights is recognised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. For land lease rights, the amortisation period is 10 years.

The amortisation period and the amortisation method for land lease rights are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for prospectively.

Derecognition of intangible assets

An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal, or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses from derecognition of an intangible asset, measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset, are recognised in profit or loss of the year in which the asset is derecognised.

3.5 Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

(i) Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Trade and other receivables are stated after deducting the appropriate allowances for any impairment.

(ii) Prepayments from clients

Payments received in advance on sale contracts for which no revenue has been recognised yet, are recorded as prepayments from clients as at the reporting date and carried under liabilities.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.5 Financial instruments (cont.)

(iii) Loans granted

Loans originated by the Group by providing money directly to the borrower are categorised as loans and are carried at amortised cost. This is defined as the fair value of cash consideration given to originate those loans as is determined by reference to market prices at origination date. All loans are recognised when cash is advanced to the borrower.

An allowance for loan impairment is established if there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original contractual terms of loans. The amount of the provision is the difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount, being the present value of expected cash flows including amounts recoverable from guarantees and collateral, discounted at the original effective interest rate of loans.

(iv) Investments

Investments in securities are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and are presented at their fair value at the reporting period.

The fair value for investments in listed securities is considered to be the current bid prices and is calculated in accordance with the prices published by the Stock Exchange at the reporting period.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from the change in the fair value of investments are recognised in profit or loss.

(v) Borrowings

Borrowings are recorded initially at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

(vi) Trade payables

Trade payables are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Derecognition of financial assets and liabilies

Financial assets

A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised when:

  • the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;
  • the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without material delay to a third party under a 'pass through' arrangement; or
  • the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.5 Financial instruments (cont.)

Any interest in such derecognized financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognised as a separate asset or liability

Financial liabilities

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss.

Offsetting financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the consolidated statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceable legal right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. This is not generally the case with master netting agreements, and the related assets and liabilities are presented gross in the consolidated statement of financial position.

3.6 Inventories

The Group identifies the following types of inventories:

  • raw and other materials (including principal and auxiliary industrial raw and other materials; agricultural purpose materials);
  • work-in-progress (including semi-finished products);
  • agricultural produce;
  • finished goods;
  • goods in stock;
  • other inventories (including fuel, packaging, construction materials, spare parts, low value items, other materials and consumable supplies).

Work in progress includes the costs incurred during the period, but relating to the preparation of crop areas under sowing for future reporting periods.

Agricultural products derived from biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest. Profit or loss arising upon initial recognition of agricultural products at fair value less estimated costs to sell is recorded in profit or loss as gain/(loss) from changes in value of biological assets and agricultural produce.

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.6 Inventories (cont.)

The cost of inventories is based on the first-in first-out (FIFO) principle and includes all expenses for acquiring the inventories, conversion costs and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition. In the case of work in progress and finished goods, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity.

Net realisable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and preliminary estimated distribution and selling costs.

The Group regularly reviews inventories to determine whether there are any indicators of damage, obsolescence, slow movement, or a decrease in net realisable price. When such events take place, the amount by which inventories are impaired, is reported in profit or loss.

Impairment of inventories

Cost of inventories may be irrecoverable if the realisable value for such inventories has decreased due to their damage, whole or partial obsolescence or resulting from changes in market prices. Cost of inventories may be irrecoverable if possible costs for completion or sale have increased.

Raw and other materials in inventories are not written-off below cost, if finished goods, in which they will be included, will be sold at cost or above. However, when decrease in price for raw materials indicates that cost of finished goods will exceed the net realisable value, raw materials are written off to the net realisation value.

At each reporting period the Group analyses inventories to determine whether they are damaged, obsolete or slow-moving or whether their net realisable value has declined. If such situation occurred, the amount by which inventories are impaired is recorded in profit or loss.

3.7 Biological assets

The following groups of biological assets are distinguished by the Group:

(a) current – with useful life of 1 year, including:

  • agricultural crops (winter crops, spring crops and industrial crops);
  • animals in growing and fattening (cattle);

(b) non-current – with useful life over 1 year:

work and productive livestock (cattle, etc.).

Biological asset is an animal or plant which in the process of biological transformations can create agricultural products or additional biological assets, as well as bring economic benefits in other ways.

Biological assets are measured at fair value less estimated costs to sell, except in case where fair value cannot be determined reliably. Costs to sell include all costs that would be necessary to sell the assets, including transportation costs.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.7 Biological assets (cont.)

If there is an active market for a biological asset or agricultural produce, the Group determines the fair value of assets based on their quoted price in the market. If the Group has access to several markets, the definition of fair value is based on the market, which may be used by the Group with the highest probability.

In the absence of an active market, the Group uses one or more of the following indicators to determine the fair value of biological assets:

  • price of the most recent transaction in the market, provided that in the period between the date of the transaction and the reporting date there were no significant changes of economic conditions;
  • market prices for similar goods;
  • sectorial indices.

In case where there are no market prices or other value indicators to determine the fair value in respect of the biological asset at a particular time, the Group uses the discounted value of the asset's expected net cash flows, while applying a discount coefficient, calculated on the basis of current market conditions for cash flow before tax.

Where there is no information about market prices upon the initial recognition of biological asset, and alternative estimates of fair value are clearly unreliable, such biological asset is valued at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Once there is the possibility to determine the fair value of biological assets with reasonable reliability, the biological asset is revalued at fair value less estimated costs to sell (this principle applies only at initial recognition of the biological asset). If the Group has previously valued the biological asset at fair value less estimated costs to sell, this biological asset is recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell up to the moment of its disposal.

The difference between the fair value less estimated costs to sell and production cost of biological assets is recorded in profit or loss as gain/(loss) from changes in value of biological assets and agricultural products.

Biological assets and future harvest costs

Cost of crops for future harvest consists of actual costs incurred in growing harvest (including lease expenses, costs of land preparation, planting, fertilising, processing, collection, storage). The fair value of winter crops at the end of the year is approximate to its cost due to a minor biological transformation of seeds at the end of the year, significant impact of cultivation quality, weather conditions and precipitation on future harvest, variations in market demand for future harvest. Crops for future harvest are measured at cost.

3.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at banks and in hand, cash in transit, issued letters of credit and call deposits.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.9 Impairment of non-current assets

The Group assesses at each reporting period the carrying value of its non-current assets to determine whether there is any objective evidence that non-current assets are impaired. If any such evidence exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the individual asset, the Group shall determine the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs (the asset's cashgenerating unit).

The expected recoverable amount of a cash-generating unit is the highest of the cash-generating unit's selling value and its value in use. In estimating value in use, the future cash flows are discounted to present value using a discount rate before taxation which reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

If the expected recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying value, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit) shall be reduced to its recoverable amount. That reduction is an impairment loss, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount. Any impairment loss of a revalued asset shall be treated as a revaluation deficit. If the impairment loss is reversed subsequently, then carrying value of an asset (or cash-generating unit) increases to the revised and estimated amount of its recoverable amount, where increased carrying value does not exceed the carrying value which could be determined only in that case if impairment loss for an asset (or cashgenerating unit) was not recognised in the previous years. Reversal of the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss.

3.10 Advances issued and other accounts receivable which are not financial assets

Advances issued are recorded at nominal value less value added tax and any accumulated impairment losses. Other current assets are recorded at nominal cost less accumulated impairment losses.

Impairment of advances issued is recognised if there is objective evidence that repayment of the full amount of the debt does not occur within the contract terms, including the incoming information about substantial financial difficulties of the debtor, the possibility of recognition a debtor as a bankrupt, or probability of debtor's reorganisation, in case of refusal from delivery, etc. Impairment of advances issued and other non-financial current assets is reflected according to order described in subparagraph 'Impairment of Assets' of Note 12.

Advances issued under the contracts for the purchase of property, plant and equipment are recorded in section 'Other non-current assets' of consolidated statement of financial position.

3.11 Value added tax (VAT)

In Ukraine VAT standard rate is 20% on imports and sale of goods and services in the territory of Ukraine and 0% rate for all exports and services rendered outside Ukraine.

The VAT liability is equal to the total amount of VAT accrued during the reporting period and arises at the earlier of goods shipment to the customer or at the date of receipt of payment from the client.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.11 Value added tax (VAT) (cont.)

VAT credit is the amount by which a taxpayer is entitled to reduce his/her VAT liabilities in the reporting period. The right to VAT credit arises on the earlier of the date of payment to supplier or the date of receipt of goods by the Company.

The Group's agricultural entities apply the special VAT taxation treatment prescribed by the Tax Code of Ukraine. Under Special VAT regime the VAT payable to the state budget are partially remitted to the specifically designated bank account of the agriculture producer. The portion of the relevant amount of tax payable remains may be disposed to cover business-related expenses of the agriculture producers. The porting of the VAT that the agriculture producers was entitled to keep depend on the type of agricultute business, which generated it.

The percentage of VAT due for remittance depends on the type of agriculture activities and is established in the law as follows:

  • for the crops growing the portion of VAT payable that shall be remitted to the Government constitutes 85%; the remaining 15% may be retained by the farmer;
  • for cattle breeding the portion of VAT that is due for remittance constitutes 20%; the agriculture producer remains in possession of 80% of VAT generated by this business;
  • for poultry, swine breeding and other type of agriculture business the VAT due for remittance constitutes 50%; other half of VAT remains in possession of agriculture producer.

If the agriculture producer performs several types of activities, it is required to file several VAT returns to apply different proportions of VAT payable as per above depending of the share of the respective business.

For goods and services supplied at the 20% tax rate, revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of VAT amount, unless:

  • the value added tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the value added tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable;
  • receivables and payables are stated including the value added tax.

For the Cyprus Company VAT of 19% applies on expenses.

The Group classifies VAT recoverable arising from its operating activities and its capital expenditures. The balance of VAT recoverable may be realised by the Group either through a cash refund from the state budget or by sett off against VAT liabilities with the state budget in future periods.

The net amount of VAT recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the consolidated statement of financial position.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.12 Income tax

Current income tax

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, by the reporting period, in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.

Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and not in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.

The majority of Groups entities are registered as tax payers of fixed agricultural tax and therefore are not payers of corporate tax.

3.13 Revenue recognition

Revenue comprises the invoiced amount for the sale of goods and services net of Value Added Tax, returns, volume rebates and trade discounts. Revenues earned by the Group are recognised on the following bases:

Sale of Goods

Revenue is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs of possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably.

Services

Sales of services are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered by reference to completion of the specific transaction assessed on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services to be provided.

3.14 Finance income and costs

Finance income comprises of interest income. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest method.

Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings and bank charges.

Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.14 Finance income and costs (cont.)

Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset, which necessarily requires significant time to be prepared for use in accordance with the Group's intentions or for sale, are capitalised as the part of initial value of such asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in profit or loss in the period they were incurred. Borrowing costs include interest payments and other expenses incurred by the Group related to borrowings.

Foreign currency gains and losses are reported on a net basis as either finance income or finance cost depending on whether foreign currency movements are in a net gain or net loss position.

3.15 Assets held for sale or distribution

Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, that are expected to be recovered primarily through sale or distribution rather than through continuing use, are classified as held for sale or distribution. Immediately before classification as held for sale or distribution, the assets, or components of a disposal group, are remeasured in accordance with the Group's accounting policies. Thereafter generally the assets, or disposal group, are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Any impairment loss on a disposal group is allocated first to goodwill, and then to the remaining assets and liabilities on pro rata basis, except that no loss is allocated to inventories, financial assets, deferred tax assets, employee benefit assets, investment property or biological assets, which continue to be measured in accordance with the Group's accounting policies. Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale or distribution and subsequent gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss. Gains are not recognised in excess of any cumulative impairment loss.

Once classified as held for sale or distribution, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are no longer amortised or depreciated, and any equity-accounted investee is no longer equity accounted.

3.16 Leases

At inception of an arrangement, the Group determines whether an arrangement is or contains a lease.

At inception or on reassessment of an arrangement that contains a lease, the Group separates payments and other consideration required by the arrangement into those for the lease and those for other elements on the basis of their relative fair values. If the Group concludes for a finance lease that it is impractible to separate the payments reliably, then an asset and liability are recognised at an amount equal to the fair value of the underlying asset, subsequently, the liability is reduced as payments are made and an imputed finance cost on the liability is recognised using a Group's incremental borrowing rate.

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.16 Leases (cont.)

Finance leases - The Group as lesee

The leases of the Group are classified as finance leases, if they transfer to the Group substantially all the risk and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset. The Group recognises a finance lease as an asset and liability at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and the present value of minimum lease payments. Subsequent to initial recognition, the assets are accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy applicable to that asset.

The payments are appointed between the finance expenses and the decrease of the finance lease obligations based on the effective interest method.

Operating leases

Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are also spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

3.17 Distribution of dividends

The amount payable to the Owners of the Company in the form of dividends is recognised in the financial statements of the Group in the period the dividends were approved by the Owners of the Company.

3.18 Contingent assets and liabilities

Contingent liabilities represent the possible commitments of the Group arising from past events, which existence will be confirmed only as a result of occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events, that are not under the full control of the Group, or current liabilities arising from past events not recognized in the financial statements in connection with the fact that the Group does not consider the outflow of resources providing economic benefits and required for liabilities settlements as expected ones, or the amount of liabilities cannot be reliably measured.

The Group does not recognize contingent liabilities in financial statements. The Group discloses information about contingent liabilities in the notes to the financial statements unless the probability of outflow of resources required to settle the liability, is unlikely.

Contingent assets represent the possible assets of the Group arising from past events, which existence will be confirmed only as a result of occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events that are not under the full control of the Group. The Group does not recognize contingent assets in the financial statements. The Group discloses information about contingent assets in the notes to financial statements, if the flow of economic benefits is likely to occur.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.19 Provisions

A provision is a liability of uncertain amount or timing. Provisions are recognised if as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be estimated reliably and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

3.20 Operating segments

Segment results that are reported to the CEO include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets, head office expenses and tax assets and liabilities.

The Group is organised by reportable segments and this is the primary format for segmental reporting. Each reportable segment provides products or services which are subject to risks and rewards that are different than those of other reportable segments.

The Group presents its geographical analysis for segmental revenue by customer location and for assets based on the asset's location. The Group operates mainly in Ukraine.

3.21 Discontinued operations

Classification as a discontinued operation occurs on disposal or when the operation meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale (see note 3.15), if earlier. When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative statement of comprehensive income is re-presented as if the operation had been discontinued from the start of the comparative year

3.22 Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. The difference between the fair value of the consideration received and the nominal value of share capital issued is taken to share premium. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares, net of any tax effects, are recognised as a deduction from equity.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

3.23 Employee benefits

Post employee benefits

The Group contributes to the State Pension Fund of Ukraine and the social insurance funds for the benefit of its employees (defined benefits). The Group's contributions are expensed as incurred.

Current employee benefits

Employee salaries are expensed in the reporting period in which such work is performed.

3.24 Events after the reporting period

The Group adjusts the consolidated financial statements amounts if events after the reporting period demand adjustments. Events after the reporting period requiring adjustments of the consolidated financial statements amounts relate to the confirmation or contradiction of the circumstances prevailing at the reporting period, as well as estimates and judgments of management, which are made under conditions of uncertainty and incompleteness of information at the reporting period.

If non-adjusting events that occurred after the reporting period are significant, non-disclosure of information about them may affect the economic decisions of users which are made on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Group discloses the nature of such events and estimates of their financial effect or states the impossibility of such estimate for each material category of non-adjusting events that occurred after the reporting period.

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires from management to exercise judgment, to make estimates and assumptions that influence the application of accounting principles and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are deemed to be reasonable based on knowledge available at that time. Actual results may deviate from such estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised prospectively.

In particular, information about significant areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgments in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the consolidated financial statements are described below:

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES (cont.)

4.1 Useful life of property, plant and equipment

The Group estimates the remaining useful life of property, plant and equipment at least once a year at the end of the fiscal year. Should the expectations differ from previous estimates, changes are accounted for as changes in accounting estimates in accordance with IAS 8 'Accounting Policy, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors'. These estimates may have a significant effect on the carrying value of property, plant and equipment and depreciation recognised in profit or loss.

4.2 Impairment of non-financial assets

An impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions in an arm's length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next five years and do not include restructuring activities that the Group is not yet committed to or significant future investments that will enhance the asset's performance of the cash generating unit being tested. The recoverable amount is most sensitive to the discount rate used for the discounted cash flow model as well as the expected future cash inflows and the growth rate used for extrapolation purposes.

4.3 Impairment of receivables

The Group reviews its trade and other receivables for evidence of their recoverability. Such evidence includes the customer's payment record and the customer's overall financial position.

The Group provides for doubtful debts to cover potential losses when a customer may be unable to make necessary payments. In assessing the adequacy of provision for doubtful debts, management considers the current economic conditions in general, the age of accounts receivable, the Group's experience in writing off of receivables, solvency of customers and changes in conditions of settlements. Economic changes, industry situation or financial position of separate customers may result in adjustments related to the amount of provision for doubtful debts reflected in the consolidated financial statements as impairments of receivables.

Additionally a general provision for doubtful debts is provided on all receivables due for more than 365 days.

Bad debts which maturity has already expired are written-off from the consolidated statement of financial position along with a corresponding adjustment to the provision for doubtful debts.

Bad debts which are subsequently recovered are reversed in the consolidated financial statements through profit or loss.

The Group does not accrue provisions for doubtful debts on balances with related parties regardless of the origin date of current debt.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES (cont.)

4.4 Legal proceedings

The Group's Management applies significant assumptions in the measurement and recognition of provisions for and risks of exposure to contingent liabilities related to existing legal proceedings and other unsettled claims, and also other contingent liabilities. Management's judgment is required in estimating the probability of a successful claim against the Group or the crystallising of a material obligation, and in determining the probable amount of the final settlement or obligation. Due to uncertainty inherent to the process of estimation, actual expenses may differ from the initial estimates. Such preliminary estimates may alter as new information is received, from internal specialists within the Group, if any, or from third parties, such as lawyers. Revision of such estimates may have a significant effect on the future results of operating activity.

4.5 Impairment of obsolete and surplus inventory

At each reporting period the Group assesses the necessity to impair obsolete and surplus inventory. The Group analyses inventories to determine whether they are damaged, obsolete or slow-moving or whether their net realisable value has declined. If such necessity exists, the reserve is calculated and necessary adjustments are made.

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realisable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and preliminary estimated distribution and selling costs. The Management estimates the net realisable values of inventories, taking into account the most reliable evidence available at each reporting period.

4.6 Taxation

Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of international business relationships and the long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate future adjustments to tax income and expense already recorded. The Group establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective regions in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the respective Group companies' domicile.

Cyprus taxes

Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for Cyprus direct and indirect taxes. There are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Company recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES (cont.)

4.6 Taxation (cont.)

In Management's opinion, the Company is in substantial compliance with the tax laws governing its operations. However, the risk remains that the relevant authorities could take different positions with regard to interactive issues and the effect could be significant.

The Company met the tax filing in Cyprus. To the best of Management's knowledge, no breaches of tax law have occurred. Thus, the Company has not recorded any provisions for potential impact of any such breaches at the reporting period.

4.7 Contingent liabilities

Contingent liabilities are determined by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events. Measurement of contingent liabilities is based on management's judgments and estimates of the outcomes of such future events. In particular, the tax laws in Ukraine are complex and significant management judgement is required to interpret those laws in connection with the tax affairs of the Group, which is open to challenge by the tax authorities. Additionally, the economic and political situation in Ukraine may have an impact (note 34 to the consolidated financial statements).

4.8 VAT

Management classified VAT recoverable balance as current based on expectations that will be realised within twelve months from the reporting period. In addition management assessed whether the allowance for irrecoverable VAT needs to be created.

In making this assessment, management considers past history of receiving VAT refunds from the state budget. For VAT recoverable expected to be set off against VAT liabilities in future periods, management based its estimates on detailed projections of expected excess of VAT input over VAT output in the normal course of business.

4.9 Measurement of fair values

A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.

The Group has an established control framework with respect to the measurement of fair values. This includes a valuation team that has overall responsibility for overseeing all significant fair value measurements, including Level 3 fair values, and reports directly to the CFO.

The valuation team regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If third party information, such as broker quotes or pricing services, is used to measure fair values, then the valuation team assesses the evidence obtained from the third parties to support the conclusion that such valuations meet the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in which such valuations should be classified.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES (cont.)

4.9 Measurement of fair values (cont.)

Significant valuation issues are reported to the Board of Directors.

When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows.

  • Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  • Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
  • Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorised in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.

Further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair values is included in the relevant notes.

4.10 Ukrainian business enviroment

The Group conducts its operations mainly in Ukraine. Ukraine's political and economic situation has deteriorated significantly since 2014. Following political and social unrest in early 2014, in March 2014, various events in Crimea led to the accession of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation, which was not recognised by Ukraine and many other countries. This event resulted in a significant deterioration of the relationship between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Following the instability in Crimea, regional tensions have spread to the Eastern regions of Ukraine, primarily Donetsk and Lugansk regions. In May 2014, protests in those regions escalated into military clashes and armed conflict between supporters of the self-declared republics of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions and the Ukrainian forces, which continued throughout the date of these financial statements. As a result of this conflict, part of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions remains under control of the self-proclaimed republics, and Ukrainian authorities are not currently able to fully enforce Ukrainian laws on this territory.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATES (cont.)

4.10 Ukrainian business enviroment (cont.)

Political and social unrest combined with the military conflict in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions has deepened the ongoing economic crisis, caused a fall in the country's gross domestic product and foreign trade, deterioration in state finances, depletion of the National Bank of Ukraine's foreign currency reserves, significant devaluation of the national currency and a further downgrading of the Ukrainian sovereign debt credit ratings. Following the devaluation of the national currency, the National Bank of Ukraine introduced certain administrative restrictions on currency conversion transactions, which among others included restrictions on purchases of foreign currency by individuals and companies, the requirement to convert 65% (2015: 75%) of foreign currency proceeds to local currency, a ban on payment of dividends abroad, a ban on early repayment of foreign loans and restrictions on cash withdrawals from banks. These events had a negative effect on Ukrainian companies and banks, significantly limiting their ability to obtain financing on domestic and international markets.

The final resolution and the effects of the political and economic crisis are difficult to predict but may have further severe effects on the Ukrainian economy.

Whilst management believes it is taking appropriate measures to support the sustainability of the Group's business in the current circumstances, a continuation of the current unstable business environment could negatively affect the Group's results and financial position in a manner not currently determinable. These consolidated financial statements reflect management's current assessment of the impact of the Ukrainian business environment on the operations and the financial position of the Group. The future business environment may differ from management's assessment.

5. REVENUE

2016 2015
Sales of goods 38 768 41 366
Rendering of services 5 459 784
Total 44 227 42 150
Revenue generated from sale of goods was as follows:
2016 2015
Livestock and related revenue 2 759 2 723
Winter wheat 15 874 18 077
Sunflower 19 116 18 482
Corn in grain 993 2 048
Other agricultural crops 26 36
Total 38 768 41 366

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

5. REVENUE (cont.)

Sales volume for main agricultural products in tonnes was as follows:

2016 2015
tonnes tonnes
Winter wheat 135 658 161 187
Sunflower 57 555 55 442
Corn in grain 7 821 16 067
Total 201 034 232 696

Sales volume for milk yield for the year ended 31 December 2016 was 10 973 thousand tonnes (2015: 11 050 thousand tonnes).

Revenue generated from rendering of services relates to storage and handling services granted to third parties.

Livestock and related revenue includes revenue from milk and other livestock related products.

6. COST OF SALES

2016 2015
Livestock and related operations 2 639 3 020
Plant breeding and related operations 40 266 36 313
Other activities 5 586 665
Total 48 491 39 998

7. NET CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE LESS COST TO SELL OF BIOLOGICAL ASSETS AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE

2016 2015
Non-current biological assets 293 (257)
Current biological assets 30 659 16 564
Total 30 952 16 307

The net change in fair value less costs to sell per type of biological asset was:

2016 2015
Animals in growing and fattening (131) (901)
Crops under cultivation (Note 19) 31 083 17 208
Total 30 952 16 307

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

8. OTHER OPERATING INCOME

Note 2016 2015
VAT grant 1 002 3 958
Reversal of provision for bad debts 25 416 210
Reversal of impairment of inventories - 1 540
Income from reversal of impairment of PPE 17 308 -
Trade payables written-off 5 84
Other income 18 71
Total 1 749 5 863

9. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Note 2016 2015
Personnel expenses 15 668 869
Amortisation of intangible assets 16 2 3
Depreciation charge 16 25 29
Transportation expenses 110 152
Materials 14 147
Insurance 3 3
Professional fees 305 318
Communication services 42 37
Other expenses 366 435
Total 1 535 1 993

10. DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES

Note 2016 2015
15 4 4
16 - 2
716 315
8 2
139 50
867 373

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

11. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Note 2016 2015
Depreciation charge
16
12 17
Impairment of trade and other receivables
25
136 605
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 13 2
Loss on disposal of land lease rights 408 232
Loss on disposal of current assets 10 7
Wastages and impairment of inventories 1 793 148
Fines and penalties 19 -
Donations 14 37
Other expenses 313 233
Total 2 718 1 281

12. IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

The Group's assets were impaired due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. As a result, the Group has tested the related product lines for impairment and has recognised impairment losses for the following assets:

Note 2016 2015
Impairment of property plant and equipment 17 8 1 043
Impairment of non-current assets 22 - 5 644
Impairment of biological assets 19 - 19
Impairment of trade and other receivables 25 13 44
Impairment of inventories 23 32 869
Total 53 7 619

13. OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit is stated after charging the following items:

Note 2016 2015
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 17 976 1 080
Amortisation of intangible assets 18 1 244 1 430
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 11 13 2
Personnel expenses 15 4 869 5 435
Independent auditors' remuneration for the statutory audit of
annual accounts 41 41

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

14. NET FINANCE COSTS

2016 2015
Interest income 2 331 3 813
Finance income 2 331 3 813
Interest on non-bank loans (198) (318)
Interest on notes (1 108) (1 673)
Loss on foreign exchange differences (9 657) (31 612)
Finance costs (10 963) (33 603)
Net finance costs (8 632) (29 790)

15. PERSONNEL EXPENSES

2016 2015
Wages and salaries 4 033 4 001
Contributions to state funds 836 1 434
Total 4 869 5 435

Payroll and related taxes were presented as follows:

Note 2016 2015
Production personnel 4 197 4 562
Administrative personnel 9 668 869
Distribution personnel 10 4 4
Total 13 4 869 5 435

The number of employees were presented as follows:

2016 2015
Average number of employees, persons 2 053 2 162
Key management personnel 12 12

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

16. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

Note 2016 2015
Depreciation charge:
Depreciation of production property, plant and equipment 939 1 032
Administrative expenses 9 25 29
Distribution expenses 10 - 2
Other expenses 11 12 17
Total 17 976 1 080
Amortisation charge:
Amortisation of land lease rights 1 242 1 427
Amortisation of intangible assets 9 2 3
Total 18 1 244 1 430
Total depreciation and amortisation 2 220 2 510

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

17. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Construction
in progress
Buildings Equipment Vehicles Computers
and office
equipment
Instruments,
tools and
other
equipment
Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2015 960 18 671 15 684 3 570 117 161 39 163
Additions 102 131 364 23 4 2 626
Disposals - - (35) (2) (9) (5) (51)
Transfers (31) 31 - - - - -
Effect from translation into presentation currency (335) (6 405) (5 442) (1 225) (16) (47) (13 470)
Balance at 31 December 2015 696 12 428 10 571 2 366 96 111 26 268
Balance at 1 January 2016 696 12 428 10 571 2 366 96 111 26 268
Additions 99 44 1 451 109 9 4 1 716
Disposals - (105) (72) (25) (4) (5) (211)
Transfers (67) 66 1 - - - -
Reclassification - (41) 272 (213) (13) (5) -
Effect from translation into presentation currency (83) (1 410) (1 371) (261) (11) (14) (3 150)
Balance at 31 December 2016 645 10 982 10 852 1 976 77 91 24 623

The reclassification of depreciation was made in order to disclose the property, plant and equipment groups more properly.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

17. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont.)

Construction
in progress
Buildings Equipment Vehicles Computers
and office
equipment
Instruments,
tools and
other
equipment
Total
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance at 1 January 2015 80 13 675 11 428 2 957 96 135 28 371
Charge for the year - 302 685 79 8 6 1 080
On disposals - - (26) (2) (8) (5) (41)
Impairment 351 610 76 3 2 1 1 043
Effect from translation into presentation currency (59) (4 772) (4 005) (1 021) (28) (42) (9 927)
Balance at 31 December 2015 372 9 815 8 158 2 016 70 95 20 526
Balance at 1 January 2016 372 9 815 8 158 2 016 70 95 20 526
Charge for the year - 246 665 55 6 4 976
On disposals - (96) (68) (25) (4) (5) (198)
Transfers - - - - - - -
Impairment - - 7 1 - - 8
Reversal Impairment - (180) (128) - - - (308)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (43) (1 145) (836) (384) (14) (15) (2 437)
Balance at 31 December 2016 329 8 640 7 798 1 663 58 79 18 567
Carrying amounts:
As at 1 January 2015 880 4 996 4 256 613 21 26 10 792
As at 31 December 2015 324 2 613 2 413 350 26 16 5 742
As at 31 December 2016 316 2 342 3 054 313 19 12 6 056

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

17. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont.)

The property, plant and equipment were impaired due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. As a result, the Group has tested the related product lines for impairment and has recognised an impairment loss for property, plant and equipment of USD 8 thousand (2015: USD 1 043 thousand).

Due to political and economic developments and military conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the Group has temporarily suspended the investment plan for the upgrading of SJSC Khlib Ukraine Novoaydarskyy Elevator. The management has the intention to resume with the investment plan as soon as the conditions in Eastern Ukraine allow this. The total amount spent up to 31 December 2014 for the upgrading of the elevator amounted to USD 961 thousand.

Additionally, during 2015 due to raider attack the Group lost control over Novoaydarskyy Elevator, which has been lawfully rented by the Group from 2000. As a result the amount of USD 642 thousand of upgrading was impaired.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

18. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Computer
software
Land lease
rights
Total
Cost
Balance as at 1 January 2015 19 17 928 17 947
Reclassification from advances to land lease rights - 6 528 6 528
Disposals - (406) (406)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (7) (8 352) (8 359)
Balance as at 31 December 2015 12 15 698 15 710
Balance as at 1 January 2016 12 15 698 15 710
Disposals - (814) (814)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (1) (1 793) (1 794)
Balance as at 31 December 2016 11 13 091 13 102
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Balance as at 1 January 2015 12 5 249 5 261
Amortisation charge 3 1 427 1 430
Reclassification from advances to land lease rights - 3 441 3 441
Disposals - (174) (174)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (5) (3 094) (3 099)
Balance as at 31 December 2015 10 6 849 6 859
Balance as at 1 January 2016 10 6 849 6 859
Amortisation charge 2 1 242 1 244
Disposals - (406) (406)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (1) (855) (856)
Balance as at 31 December 2016 11 6 830 6 841
Carrying amounts:
As at 1 January 2015 7 12 679 12 686
As at 31 December 2015 2 8 849 8 851
As at 31 December 2016 - 6 261 6 261

The ownership of land lease rights previously held by subsidiary companies Gefest LLC, Alinco PE, Tais-Abb PE and LLC Lugastan have been transferred to Agroton PJSC and PE Agricultural Production Firm Agro.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

19. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets were presented as follows:

2016 2015
Crops under cultivation 4 395 3 732
Animals in growing and fattening 1 380 1 354
Total current biological assets 5 775 5 086
Cattle 1 838 1 533
Other 2 8
Total non-current biological assets 1 840 1 541
Total 7 615 6 627

19.1 Crops under cultivation

At 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 the crops under cultivation were presented as follows:

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Thousands Carrying Thousands Carrying
of hectares values of hectares values
Winter wheat plantings 36 4 355 36 3 659
Other plantings 1 40 1 73
Total 37 4 395 37 3 732

The reconciliation of crops under cultivation carrying value was presented as follows:

2016 2015
At 1 January 3 732 4 101
Increase in value as a result of capitalisation of cost 26 007 28 071
Decrease in value as a result of harvesting (55 890) (44 133)
Gain from presentation of biological assets at fair value (note 7) 31 083 17 208
Other changes (including impairment of harvest failure) (28) -
Effect from translation into presentation currency (509) (1 515)
At 31 December 4 395 3 732

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

19. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (cont.)

19.1 Crops under cultivation (cont.)

The main crops harvested and the fair value at the time of harvesting was as follows:

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Volume,
tonnes
Amount,
USD thousand
Volume,
tonnes
Amount,
USD thousand
Winter wheat 160 270 21 065 149 634 19 141
Sunflower 91 786 30 844 67 570 21 780
Corn 12 851 1 838 17 498 1 987
Other sowing 97 002 2 143 70 807 1 225
Total 361 909 55 890 305 509 44 133

There was an impairment of harvest failure in 2016 in the amount of USD 32 thousand included in "Other operating expenses" (2015: nil) (Note 11). The impairment was the result of bad weather conditions.

Expenses capitalised in biological assets mainly include fertilisers, fuel, seeds, labour and the operating lease rentals.

19.2 Non-current biological assets and animals in growing and fattening

Non-current biological assets:

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Number,
heads
Fair
value
Number,
heads
Fair
value
Cattle 2 431 1 838 2 445 1 533
Horses 3 2 8 8
Total 1 840 1 541

Animals in growing and fattening:

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Number,
heads
Fair
value
Number,
heads
Fair
value
Cattle 3 067 1 380 3 204 1 354
Total 1 380 1 354

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

19. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (cont.)

19.2 Non-current biological assets and animals in growing and fattening (cont.)

Reconciliation of non-current biological assets carrying value was presented as follows:

2016 2015
At 1 January 1 541 2 489
Increase in value as a result of capitalisation of cost 2 408 2 084
Decrease in value as a result of harvesting agricultural products (2 268) (2 001)
Gain/(loss) from presentation of biological assets at fair value 293 (257)
Other changes 78 70
Effect from translation into presentation currency (212) (844)
At 31 December 1 840 1 541

Expenses capitalised in biological assets of animals include mixed folder, electricity, labour, depreciation and other.

Reconciliation of animals in growing and fattening carrying value was presented as follows:

2016 2015
At 1 January 1 354 1 847
Increase in value as a result of asset acquisition - 20
Increase in value as a result of capitalisation of cost 996 1 189
Decrease in value as a result of harvesting agricultural products (10) (10)
Decrease in value as a result of sale of assets (286) (305)
Impairment of biological assets - (19)
Other changes (79) (82)
Gain from presentation of biological assets at fair value (424) (639)
Effect from translation into presentation currency (171) (647)
At 31 December 1 380 1 354

Due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the Group has temporarily abandoned the poultry farming business. As a result, the Group has recognised loss for biological assets of USD 19 thousand in 2015. The management will reassess the position when the political and economic environment in Eastern Ukraine will be amended.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

20. INVESTMENTS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss represent equity securities of Bank of Cyprus converted into shares after the decree issued by Central Bank of Cyprus on 29 March 2013. Based on that decree and the measurements for recapitalization of Bank of Cyprus, 47,5% of the uninsured deposits of the affected deposits have been converted into Bank of Cyprus shares.

In August 2013, pursuant to the above measurements, Bank of Cyprus, has issued to the Company 1 591 105 shares with nominal value €1,00 each. These shares have been identified, classified and measured according to the relevant provisions of IAS 39 "Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement" and IFRS 13 "Fair Value Measurement".

Bank of Cyprus shares are marketable securities and are valued at market value at the close of business on 31 December by reference to the Cyprus Stock Exchange quoted bid prices. At 31 December 2016 the bid price was US \$0,1476 per share (31 December 2015: US \$0,16 per share). Prior to 2014, following the decree on the rescue by own means of Bank of Cyprus issued by Central Bank of Cyprus, trading of Bank of Cyprus equity securities had been temporarily suspended by both the Cyprus Stock Exchange and the Athens Stock Exchange. Hence, the 2013 value of shares was estimated by the Company's management.

The exposure of the Company to market risk in relation to financial assets is reported in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

21. LOANS RECEIVABLE

Note 2016 2015
Current assets
Loans to related parties 32 12 594 12 930
Loans to third parties 4 168 3 406
Total 16 762 16 336
  • On 29 June 2012, the Company has entered into a loan agreement with Stimi Agri Limited amounting to USD 2 million. The loan bears interest of 20% per annum and expired on 29 June 2013. On 28 June 2013 the two parties agreed to postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2014. During 2014 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2015. During 2015 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2016. During 2016 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2017. The above loan is unsecured.
  • On 29 June 2012, the Company has entered into a loan agreement with Stiomi Agri Limited amounting to USD 2 million. The loan bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum and expired on 29 December 2013. On 28 June 2013 the two parties agreed to postpone the repayment dates to 31 December 2014. During 2014 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment to 31 December 2015. During 2015 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2016. During 2016 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2017.The above loan is unsecured.
  • On 4 March 2013, the Company has entered into a loan agreement with Agriland Trading Limited amounting to USD 10 million. The loan bears interest at a rate of 20% and expired on 4 March 2014. During 2014 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment to 31 December 2015. During 2015 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2016. During 2016

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

21. LOANS RECEIVABLE (cont.)

the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2017. The above loan is unsecured.

On 1 October 2013, the Company has entered into a loan agreement with Hoyt Network Limited amounting to USD 10 million. The loan bears interest at a rate of 10% and expired on 1 October 2014. During 2014 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment to 1 October 2015. During 2015 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2016. During 2016 the two parties agreed to further postpone the repayment date to 31 December 2017. The above loan is unsecured.

The exposure ot the Group to credit risk is reported in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

22. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS

2016 2015
Advances
Advance for land lease - 8 000
Less: provision for impairment - (1 313)
Less: amortisation - (3 600)
Less: transfer to land lease rights - (3 087)
Advance for land lease - net - -
Prepayments:
Prepayments for the immediate right to use the elevator 10 000 10 000
Less: Provisions for impairment (7 922) (7 922)
Less: amortisation (2 078) (2 078)
Prepayments for the immediate right to use elevator - -
Total - -

On 20 July 2011, PE Agricultural Production Firm "Agro" entered into an investment agreement with SJSC Khlib Ukraine Novoaydarskyy Elevator, in respect of the Novoaydarskyy Elevator. Based on the agreement PE APF "Agro" undertakes to invest USD 1 155 thousand for the upgrading of the elevator until 20 July 2021 and upon completion of the project, "Agro" will become the 54% owner of the elevator while the remaining 46% will continue to be owned by the existing owner. In case "Agro" invests additional amounts in the upgrading of the elevator, its participation in the ownership rights will increase. The grain elevator with a total storage capacity of 130 000 tons was previously rented by the Group as part of its operations.

During the year 2011, Agroton Public Ltd made a prepayment of USD 10 000 thousand in relation to this investment agreement specifically for its rights to secure use of this elevator. The fair value of these rights was evaluated at USD 6 928 thousand hence an impairment loss of USD 3 072 thousand was accounted for in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

The total amount spent by PE Agro for the upgrading of the elevator amounted to USD 961 thousand. The cost is included in construction in progress in property, plant and equipment.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

22. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS (cont.)

Following the development in Eastern Ukraine, due to raider attack during 2015, the Company lost the control of the elevator, hence an impairment loss of USD 4 850 thousand (representing the net book value) was recognised in profit or loss.

During 2015 the land lease rights were also impaired due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. As a result, the Group has tested the related product lines for impairment and has recognised an impairment loss for advances for land lease rights of USD 794 thousand.

23. INVENTORIES

2016 2015
Raw materials 1 988 898
Work-in-progress 2 352 2 942
Agricultural produce 23 433 15 111
Finished goods 4 2
Other 1 233 850
Total 29 010 19 803

Work-in-progress

Work in progress includes expenditure capitalised in respect of 58 thousand hectares (2015: 99 thousand hectares) of plough land prepared for sowing in the current or following year.

Agricultural produce

The main agricultural produce was as follows:

2015
2 807 591
19 068 13 722
633 310
925 488
23 433 15 111
2016

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

23. INVENTORIES (cont.)

Agricultural produce (cont.)

The main agricultural produce volume in tonnes was as follows:

2016 2015
Winter wheat 159 194 149 635
Sunflower 91 787 67 570
Corn 12 849 17 498
Total 263 830 234 703

At 31 December 2016 there were no loans secured by inventories (2015: nil).

During the year inventory of 36 657 tonnes at the value of USD 1 793 thousand was included into other operating expenses as wastage due to mandatory clearing and drying processes in the elevators.

Inventories were impaired due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. As a result, the Group has tested the related product lines for impairment and recognised an impairment loss for inventories of USD 32 thousand (2015: USD 869 thousand).

24. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Note 2016 2015
Trade receivables
Provision for impairment of trade receivables
25 673
(332)
1 147
(349)
Trade receivables, net 341 798
Prepayments to suppliers 2 692 2 706
Other receivables 34 017 33 536
Provision for impairment of prepayments and other
receivables 25 (33 227) (33 650)
VAT recoverable 381 198
Total 4 204 3 588

On 29 June 2012, the Company entered into a preliminary agreement with Stiomi Agri Limited ('Seller') for the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Private Enterprise 'Peredilske'. The parties agreed that the price for transfer of the company's shares amounting to USD 23 080 000.

On 26 December 2012, the Company entered into a preliminary agreement with Stiomi Agri Limited ('Seller') for the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Limited Liability Company 'Skhid Potencial-Resurs'. The parties agreed that the price for transfer of the company's shares shall amount to USD 10 000 000.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

24. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (cont.)

On 3 September 2013 both agreements for the acquisition of PE "Peredilske" and of LLC "Skhid-Potencial-Resurs" have been cancelled. The parties agreed that the whole amount paid should be returned to the Company within twelve months of the signing of the cancellation agreements, either in cash and/or an equivalent market value's worth of agricultural goods.

Due to political and economic developments and military conflict in Eastern Ukraine, Stiomi Agri Limited is currently unable to repay this amount to the Group. It is highly probable that this amount will never be recovered, therefore an impairment loss for USD 33 080 thousand was recognised in 2014.

Additionally, the trade and other receivables were impaired due to the military conflict in Eastern Ukraine. As a result, the Group has recognised an impairment loss for trade and other receivables of USD 13 thousand (2015: USD 44 thousand).

The exposure of the Group to credit risk and impairment losses in relation to trade and other receivables is reported in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

25. MOVEMENT IN PROVISION FOR DOUBTFUL DEBTS

The movement in the provision for doubtful debts in respect of trade and other receivables was as follows:

Note 2016 2015
At 1 January 33 999 34 177
Provision for the year 11 136 605
Impairment losses 12 13 44
Reversal of provision for bad debts 8 (416) (210)
Write-off of provision for bad debt from receivables (28) (58)
Effect of translation into presentation currency (145) (559)
At 31 December 24 33 559 33 999
26.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2016 2015
Cash at bank - USD 11 133 5 438
Cash at bank - UAH 503 3 128
Cash at bank - Euro 8 -
Cash in hand 30 9

The exposure of the Group to credit risk and interest rate risk in relation to cash and cash equivalents is reported in note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

Total 11 674 8 575

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

27. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE

Discontinued operations

The assets and liabilities of subsidiary company Agro-Svinprom LLC, operating in pig-breeding, has been presented as held for sale following the Management decision in July 2011 to dispose the company.

In this respect the Management of the Group has advertised their intention for the sale of the subsidiary to the public media, for attraction of prospective new investors.

Results of discontinued operations

2016 Agro
Svinprom
LLC
Administrative expenses (3)
Operating loss for the year (3)
Loss for the year (3)
2015 Agro
Svinprom
LLC
Cost of sales (10)
Gross loss (10)
Administration expenses (10)
Operating loss for the year (20)
Loss for the year (20)

Held for sale

At 31 December 2016 the disposal group comprised the following assets and liabilities:

Agro
Svinprom
LLC
17
17
(9)
(9)
8

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

27. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE (cont.)

Held for sale (cont.)

At 31 December 2015 the disposal group comprised the following assets and liabilities:

Agro-Svinprom
LLC
Assets classified as held for sale
Property, plant and equipment 20
Total 20
Liabilities classified as held for sale
Trade and other payables (11)
Total (11)
Net assets 9

28. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM

2016
Number of
shares
2016
Nominal value,
USD
2015
Number of
shares
2015
Nominal value,
USD
Authorised share capital
Ordinary shares of EUR 0,021 each 47 619 048 1 321 500 47 619 048 1 321 500
Number of
shares
Nominal
value,
USD
Share
premium,
USD
Total,
USD
Issued and fully paid
At 1 January 2015 21 670 000 661 128 88 531 664 89 192 792
At 31 December 2015 21 670 000 661 128 88 531 664 89 192 792
At 31 December 2016 21 670 000 661 128 88 531 664 89 192 792

Issued share capital

  • i Upon incorporation on 21 September 2009, the Company issued to the subscribers of its Memorandum of Association 12 000 000 ordinary shares of nominal value EUR0,021 each, amounting to EUR 252 000 (USD equivalent of USD 370 591).
  • ii On 4 November 2009 the Company issued 4 000 000 additional ordinary shares of nominal value EUR 0,021 each, amounting to EUR 84 000 (USD equivalent of USD 123 715), at a premium of EUR 6,93 per share, amounting to a total share premium of EUR 27 720 000 (USD equivalent of USD 38 791 285).

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

28. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM (cont.)

Issued share capital (cont.)

Global Depositary Receipts "GDRs" were issued against the 4 000 000 new shares by "The Bank of New York Mellon" for USD 9,72875 per each new share. The total consideration of the share capital issued was USD 38 915 000 out of which USD 123 715 is the total nominal value credited to the share capital account and USD 38 791 285 is the share premium reserve. Share issue expenses of USD 317 154 were deducted from the share premium reserve. GDRs are traded on the Open Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 12 November 2009.

iii The members of the Company held an Extraordinary General Meeting on 25 June 2010 where they authorized and approved the increase of the issued share capital of the Company from 16 000 000 ordinary shares of EUR 0,021 each amounting to EUR 336 000 (USD equivalent of USD 494 306) to 21 670 000 ordinary shares of nominal value of EUR 0,021, by the creation of 5 670 000 ordinary shares of a nominal value of EUR 0,021 each, ranking pari pasu with the existing shares of the Company.

On 29 October 2010 the Company proceeded and issued 5 670 000 ordinary shares of nominal value EUR 0,021 each, amounting to EUR 119.070 (equivalent to USD 166 822), at a premium of EUR 6,7595 per share amounting to a total share premium of EUR 38 326 365 (USD equivalent of USD 54 222 634). The issue price for shares in the Company's public offering was set at PLN 27 per share. The Company raised total gross proceeds of PLN 153 090 000 (USD equivalent of USD 54 389 456) from the public offering. Share issue expenses of USD 4 165 101 were deducted from the share premium reserve.

Listing of the Company to the Warsaw Stock Exchange

During the year 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company resolved to proceed with the initial public offering of 5 670 000 new ordinary shares of the Company and the application for the admission of the entire issued share capital of the company, including the Offer Shares to trading on the regulated market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

29. LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Note 2016 2015
Non-current liabilities
Notes 9 357 20 711
9 357 20 711
Current liabilities
Loan from owner 32 74 1 899
74 1 899
Total loans and borrowings 9 431 22 610

During the year loan payable to owner was set off with loan receivable from owner.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

29. LOANS AND BORROWINGS (cont.)

Notes

On 14 July 2011, the Company's issued USD 50 000 000 12,50% Notes due on 14 July 2014, have been admitted to the official list of the UK Listing authority and to the London Stock Exchange Plc and trading on the London Stock Exchange's regulated market.

The Notes bear interest at a rate of 12,50% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears on 14 January and 14 July in each year, commencing on 14 January 2012.

The Notes are recognised initially at fair value USD 50 000 000 net of issue costs equal to USD 2 777 014. The difference between the proceeds (net of issue costs) and the redemption value as at 14 July 2014 is recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss over the period of the issue.

On 8 August 2013 with the consent of the Noteholders the Company has amended the terms and conditions of the Notes as follow:

  • Extend the maturity of the Notes by 60 months to 14 July 2019 in order to lengthen the average maturity of the Groups funding sources;
  • Postpone the interest payment that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 July 2013 to 14 January 2014;
  • Decrease the interest rate with effect from 14 January 2013 from 12,5% to 8% per annum;
  • Amend the definition of Leverage Ratio Exception so that the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio would be 4,0 rather than 3,0; and
  • Amend the definition of Permitted Indebtedness so that Additional Indebtedness is not to exceed USD 20 million (rather than USD 5 million) at any time outstanding.

On 18 December 2013 the Company has secured a second consent of the Noteholders to amend the terms and conditions of the Notes as follow:

  • Postpone to 14 January 2015 the interest payments that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 January 2014 (including the postponed 14 July 2013 Interest Payment) and the one that would be due for payment to Noteholders on 14 July 2014;
  • Further decrease the interest rate with effect from 14 January 2013 from 8% to 6%;
  • Permit the Issuer, the Sureties and any of their respective subsidiaries to re-purchase Notes, which they may at their option hold, re-sell or surrender for cancellation;
  • Remove the augmented quorum requirement for any Noteholders' meeting the business of which includes any Reserved Matter(s), so that the quorum requirement for any Noteholders' meeting for passing an Extraordinary Resolution (whether or not the business of such meeting includes any Reserved Matter(s) shall henceforth be two or more persons present in person holding Notes or being proxies or representatives and holding or representing in the aggregate more than half of the principal amount of the Notes for the time being outstanding;
  • Reduce the proportion of votes required to pass an Extraordinary Resolution from not less than threequarters in principal amount of the Notes owned by the Noteholders who are present in person or represented by proxy or representative at the relevant Noteholders' meeting to more than half of the principal amount of such Notes;

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

29. LOANS AND BORROWINGS (cont.)

Notes (cont.)

  • Reduce the principal amount of Notes required to be held by Noteholders in order to pass an Extraordinary Resolution by way of electronic consent or written resolution from not less than threequarters in principal amount of the Notes outstanding to more than half of such principal amount; and
  • Remove restrictions on the Issuer's ability to declare or pay dividends to shareholders.

On 19 April 2014 the Company has purchased Notes in an aggregate principal amount of USD 22 100 000.

On 15 December 2014 the Company has secured a third consent of the Noteholders to amend the terms and conditions of the Notes as follow:

  • Postpone to 14 January 2016 the interest payments that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 January 2015 (including the postponed 14 July 2013, 14 January 2014 and 14 July 2014 Interest Payments) and the interest payment that will be due for payment to Noteholders on 14 July 2015; and
  • Waive any Event of Default or Potential Event of Default arising as a result of the Issuer's failure to deliver and publish its audited annual financial statements and accompanying certificate for the financial year ended 31 December 2014 within the period stipulated therefor in breach of Condition 3.2(n) (Financial Information) of the terms and conditions of the Notes.

On 28 October 2015 the Company has purchased Notes in an aggregate principal amount of USD 10 350 000.

On 12 January 2016 the Company has secured a fourth consent of the Noteholders to amend the terms and conditions of the Notes as follow:

  • Postpone to 14 January 2017 the interest payments that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 January 2016 (including the postponed 14 July 2013, 14 January 2014 and 14 July 2014 Interest Payments) and the interest payment that will be due for payment to Noteholders on 14 July 2016; and
  • Waive any Event of Default or Potential Event of Default arising as a result of the Issuer's failure to deliver and publish its audited annual financial statements and accompanying certificate for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 within the period stipulated therefor in breach of Condition 3.2(n) (Financial Information) of the terms and conditions of the Notes.

On 26 October 2016 the Company has purchased Notes in an aggregate principal amount of US\$10 000 000.

On 17 January 2017 the Company has secured a fifth consent of the Noteholders to postpone to 14 January 2018 the interest payments that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 January 2017.

The following subsidiaries are acting as surety providers:

  • Living LLC
  • PE Agricultural Production Firm Agro
  • Agroton PJSC
  • Agro Meta LLC

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

29. LOANS AND BORROWINGS (cont.)

Notes (cont.)

  • ALLC Noviy Shlyah
  • ALLC Shiykivske
  • Agro Svynprom LLC
  • Agro Chornukhinski Kurchata LLC
  • Rosinka-Star LLC
  • AF named by Shevchenko

The exposure of the Group to interest rate risk in relation to loans and borrowings is reported in Note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

30. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

2016 2015
Trade payables 454 184
Payroll and related expenses accrued 330 372
Advances received 196 13
Liabilities for other taxes and mandatory payments 85 156
VAT payable 45 -
Payable for operating lease of land 11 249
Accrued expenses 32 37
Other provisions 12 13
Other liabilities 42 19
Total 1 207 1 043

The exposure of the Group to liquidity risk in relation to trade and other payables is reported in Note 36 to the consolidated financial statements.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

31. PROFIT/(LOSS) PER SHARE

Basic profit/(loss) per share

The calculation of basic profir/(loss) per share was based on the profit/(loss) attributable to the owners of the Company, and a weighted average number of ordinary shares as follows:

2016 2015
Profit attributable to the owners of the Company (in USD'000):
Profit from continuing operations attributable to the owners of the
Company 21 758 (9 621)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to the owners of the
Company (3) (20)
Total profit attributable to the owners of the Company 21 755 (9 641)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares at 31 December
21 670 000 21 670 000
Profit per share from continuing operations (USD per share) 1,00 (0,44)
Total basic profit per share (USD per share) 1,00 (0,44)

Profit per share is the profit for the year after taxation attributable to the owners of the Company divided by weighted average number of shares in issue for each year.

There were no options or instruments convertible into shares and so basic and diluted earnings per share are the same.

32. RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS

As at 31 December 2016 and the date of this report, the Company is controlled by Mr. Iurii Zhuravlov, who holds directly 68,52% of the Company's share capital. The remaining 31,48% of the shares is widely held.

For the purposes of these consolidated 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 other party in making financial or operational decisions. In considering each possible related party relationship, attention is directed to the substance of the relationship, not merely the legal form.

According to these criteria the related parties of the Group are divided into the following categories:

  • a. Companies in which Group's companies have an equity interest;
  • b. Companies in which key management personnel has an equity interest;
  • c. Key management personnel;
  • d. Companies and individuals significantly influencing the Group and having an interest in equity of Group's companies.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

32. RELATED PARTY BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS (cont.)

Salary costs of key management personnel for the years ended 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 were as follows:

2016 2015
Wages and salaries
Contributions to social funds
25
5
42
16
Total 30 58

Key management personnel include Directors (Executive and Non-Executive), the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Agronomist, the Head of the Food Production Division and the Head of the Livestock Division.

2016 2015
Number of key management personnel, persons 12 12
Outstanding balances with related parties:
Loans receivable 2016 2015
d. Companies and individuals significantly influencing the Group
and having an interest in equity of Group's companies
Mr Iurii Zhuravlov - Chief Executive Officer 12 594 12 930
Total 12 594 12 930
Loans payable
d. Companies and individuals significantly influencing the Group
and having an interest in equity of Group's companies
Mr Iurii Zhuravlov - Chief Executive Officer 74 1 899
Total 74 1 899
The Group's transactions with related parties:
Finance cost, net 2016 2015
d. Companies and individuals significantly influencing the Group
and having an interest in equity of Group's companies
Mr Iurii Zhuravlov - Chief Executive Officer 1 477 2 196
Total 1 477 2 196
Expenses
c. Key management personnel 30 58
Total 30 58

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

33. OPERATING SEGMENTS

A reportable segment is a separable component of a business entity that produces goods or provides services to individuals (or groups of related products or services) in a particular economic environment that is subject to risks and generates revenues other than risks and income of those components that are peculiar to other reportable segments.

Reportable segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. All reportable segments' results are reviewed regularly by the Group's CEO to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

The operating businesses are organised and managed separately according to the nature of products and services provided, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers different products and serves different markets.

For the year ended 31 December 2016 the Group identified the following reportable segments, which include products and services, that differ by levels of risk and conditions of generation of income:

  • (ii) Plant breeding segment raises and sells agricultural products and renders accompanying services. The main types of agricultural produce which are sold in this reportable segment are wheat, rye, barley, sunflowers and rape. The main services which are sold in this reportable segment are ploughing, handling and grain storage services.
  • (ii) Livestock segment raises and sells biological assets and agricultural products of cattle breeding. The main biological assets and agricultural products which are sold in this reportable segment are poultry, cattle, pigs and milk.

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.

Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm's length basis in a manner similar to transactions with third parties.

Management monitors the operating results of each of the unit separately for the purpose of making decisions about resources allocation and evaluation of operating results.

Segment performance is evaluated based on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in the consolidated financial statements. Group financing (including finance expense and finance income) and income taxes, are managed on a group basis and are not allocated to operating segments.

The Group carries out its core financial and economic activities in the territory of Ukraine. Accordingly, the Group selects one geographical reportable segment.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

33. OPERATING SEGMENTS (cont.)

Information by reportable segment is presented as follows:

2016 Livestock Plant
breeding
Other Group
level
Total
Total revenue 2 901 36 111 8 536 - 47 548
Inter-segment sales (142) (102) (3 077) - (3 321)
External revenues 2 759 36 009 5 459 - 44 227
Net change in fair value less cost to sell of
biological assets and agricultural produce
Expenses (excluding depreciation and
(1 034) 31 085 901 - 30 952
amortisation (2 585) (45 527) (3 010) - (51 122)
Impairment losses - - (53) - (53)
(Loss)/profit for the year (excluding
depreciation and amortisation) (860) 21 567 3 297 - 24 004
Depreciation and amortisation (56) (1 877) (287) - (2 220)
(Loss)/profit before taxation from
continuing operations (916) 19 690 3 010 - 21 784
Reportable segment assets 5 876 54 844 4 122 16 992 81 834
Reportable segment liabilities 76 990 150 9 543 10 759
2015 Livestock Plant
breeding
Other Group
level
Total
Total revenue 2 972 39 204 1 079 - 43 255
Inter-segment sales (249) (561) (295) - (1 105)
External revenues 2 723 38 643 784 - 42 150
Net change in fair value less cost to sell (896) 18 405 (1 202) - 16 307
of biological assets and agricultural
produce
Expenses (excluding depreciation and
amortisation) (4 587) (52 740) (589) - (57 916)
Impairment losses (44) (7 575) - - (7 619)
(Loss)/profit for the year (excluding (2 804) (3 267) (1 007) - (7 078)
depreciation and amortisation)
Depreciation and amortisation (152) (2 289) (69) - (2 510)
(Loss)/profit before taxation from
continuing operations
(2 956) (5 556) (1 076) - (9 588)
Reportable segment assets 5 686 46 133 1 388 16 590 69 797

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

34. OPERATING ENVIROMENT

Cyprus economic environment

According to the Cyprus Statistical Service, economic growth for 2016 was estimated at + 2,8% compared to 2015. Even though the financial services sector showed negative growth, there has been an increase in the Gross Domestic Product which is mainly attributed to the hotels, construction, manufacturing and the wholesale and retail trade sectors. The economic growth was mainly driven by the increase in private consumption, which benefited from the reduction in unemployment and the consequent increase in disposable income. The growth was also supported by the slower pace of reductions in public spending and the increase in investments. On 17 March 2017 the credit rating of the country rose from BB to BB +.

Ukrainian economic and political environment

The Group conducts its operations mainly in Ukraine. Ukraine's political and economic situation has deteriorated significantly since 2014. Following political and social unrest in early 2014, in March 2014, various events in Crimea led to the accession of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation, which was not recognised by Ukraine and many other countries. This event resulted in a significant deterioration of the relationship between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Following the instability in Crimea, regional tensions have spread to the Eastern regions of Ukraine, primarily Donetsk and Lugansk regions. In May 2014, protests in those regions escalated into military clashes and armed conflict between supporters of the self-declared republics of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions and the Ukrainian forces, which continued throughout the date of these financial statements. As a result of this conflict, part of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions remains under control of the self-proclaimed republics, and Ukrainian authorities are not currently able to fully enforce Ukrainian laws on this territory.

Political and social unrest combined with the military conflict in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions has deepened the ongoing economic crisis, caused a fall in the country's gross domestic product and foreign trade, deterioration in state finances, depletion of the National Bank of Ukraine's foreign currency reserves, significant devaluation of the national currency and a further downgrading of the Ukrainian sovereign debt credit ratings. Following the devaluation of the national currency, the National Bank of Ukraine introduced certain administrative restrictions on currency conversion transactions, which among others included restrictions on purchases of foreign currency by individuals and companies, the requirement to convert 65% (2015: 75%) of foreign currency proceeds to local currency, a ban on payment of dividends abroad, a ban on early repayment of foreign loans and restrictions on cash withdrawals from banks. These events had a negative effect on Ukrainian companies and banks, significantly limiting their ability to obtain financing on domestic and international markets.

The final resolution and the effects of the political and economic crisis are difficult to predict but may have further severe effects on the Ukrainian economy.

Whilst management believes it is taking appropriate measures to support the sustainability of the Group's business in the current circumstances, a continuation of the current unstable business environment could negatively affect the Group's results and financial position in a manner not currently determinable. These consolidated financial statements reflect management's current assessment of the impact of the Ukrainian business environment on the operations and the financial position of the Group. The future business environment may differ from management's assessment.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

34. OPERATING ENVIROMENT (cont.)

Going concern basis

The dangers which may arise from unexpected external factors such as competition, and the further deterioration of the market conditions cannot be ignored. In addition the current financial position of the Group, the uncertain economic conditions in Cyprus and Ukraine, the unavailability of finance, the blockage of funds, together with the current instability of the banking system and the anticipated overall future economic recession may hinder the management's effort to sustain the group as a going concern. However having regard to the fact that with the consent of the Noteholders, the Company has amended the terms and conditions of the Notes with an extension of maturity date and postponement of interest payments, the Board of Directors believes that the Company will remain a going concern and that no indications of any kind of threat of liquidation exists in the foreseeable future.

The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary in case the Group was not able to continue operating as a going concern which could include:

    1. The ability of the Group to repay its Noteholders
    1. The ability of the Group's trade and other debtors to repay the amounts due to the Group
    1. The cash flow forecasts of the Group and the assessment of impairment of other financial and non-financial assets
    1. The recoverability of the deferred tax asset
    1. The ability to realize the current assets held for sale
    1. The ability of the Group to repay its loans
    1. The ability of the Group to meet its obligations towards its customers

35. CONTINGENT AND CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES

Economic environment

The exposure of the Group to the economic environment and possible impact is disclosed in note 34 to the consolidated financial statements.

Taxation

As a result of unstable economic enviroment in Ukraine, tax authorities in Ukraine pay more and more attention to the business cycles. In connection with this, tax laws in Ukraine are subject to frequent changes. Furthermore, there are cases of their inconsistent application, interpretation and execution. Noncompliance with laws and regulations may lead to severe fines and penalties.

The Company operates in the Cypriot tax jurisdiction and its subsidiaries in tax jurisdiction of the respective countries of incorporation. The Group's management must interpret and apply existing legislation to transactions with third parties and its own activities. Significant judgment is required in determining the provision for direct and indirect taxes. There are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.The Group's uncertain tax positions are reassessed by management at every reporting period end. Liabilities are recorded for income tax positions that are determined by management as more likely than not to result in additional taxes being levied if the positions were to be challenged by the tax authorities.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

35. CONTINGENT AND CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES (cont.)

Taxation (cont.)

The assessment is based on the interpretation of tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting period and any known court or other rulings on such issues. Liabilities for penalties, interest and taxes other than on income are recognised based on management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligations at the reporting period.

In December 2010, the revised Tax Code of Ukraine was officially published. In its entirety, the Tax Code of Ukraine became effective on 1 January 2011, while some of its provisions took effect later. Apart from changes in CIT rates from 1 April 2011 and planned abandonment of VAT refunds for agricultural industry from 1 January 2018, respectively, the Tax Code also changes various other taxation rules.

The Group considers that it operates in compliance with tax laws of Ukraine, although, a lot of new laws about taxes and transactions in foreign currency have been adopted recently, and their interpretation is rather ambiguous.

In accordance with recent tax legislation changes, in 2016 the following VAT payment options will be applied:

    1. With regard to transactions with grain and technical crops 85% of positive VAT balance will be paid to the budget and 15% will be transferred to special current account
    1. With regard to livestock farming transactions (cattle and milk) 20% of positive VAT balance will be paid to the budget and 80% will be transferred to special current account
    1. With regard to other agricultural production 50% of positive VAT balance will be paid to the budget and 50% will be transferred to special current account

Effective from 1 January 2016, the Group is applying the third VAT treatment option.

Legal matters

In the course of its economic activities, the Group is involved in legal proceedings with third parties. In most cases, the Group is the initiator of such proceedings with the purpose of preventing or mitigating of economic losses.

The Group's management considers that as at the reporting period, active legal proceedings on such matters will not have any significant influence on its financial position.

Pension and other liabilities

Most employees of the Group receive pension benefits from the Pension Fund, a Ukrainian Government organisation in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of Ukraine. The Group is obliged to deduct and contribute a certain percentage of salaries to the Pension Fund to finance the benefits. The only obligation of the Group with respect to this pension plan is to make the specified contributions from salaries.

At 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 the Group's entities had no liabilities for any supplementary pensions, health care, insurance benefits or retirement indemnities to its current or former employees.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

35. CONTINGENT AND CONTRACTUAL LIABILITIES (cont.)

Leases

The Group had the following contractual obligations under land operating lease agreements as at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015:

2016 2015
Less than 1 year 3 570 2 883
Between 1 to 5 years 8 794 6 889
More than 5 years 3 774 874
Total 16 138 10 646

Plough-land is leased by the Group from individuals. The total size of leased plough-land at 31 December 2016 is 117 thousand hectares (2015: 122 thousand hectares). The average rental payment for leased plough-land in the year ended 31 December 2016 ranges between 3% - 6% (year ended 31 December 2015: 3% - 4%) from the normative value of land.

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group has exposure to the following risks arising from the use of financial instruments:

  • (a) Credit risk
  • (b) Liquidity risk
  • (c) Market risk
  • (d) Operational risk

Risk Management framework

The Company's Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group's risk management framework.

The Group's risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group's activities. The Group, through its training and management standards and procedures, aims to maintain a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Group is not a finance company, thus it uses financial instruments as may be necessary in order to obtain finance for its activities, not for the purpose of receiving income. In the process of its activities the Group uses the following financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable.

The Group is exposed to the following risks resulting from use of financial instruments: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including foreign currency risk and interest rate risk of fair value) and operation risk. This explanation contains information relating to the Group's exposure to each of the risk types mentioned above, Group's objectives, its policy and procedures of these risks measurement and management.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

Risk Management framework (cont.)

Additional disclosures of quantitative information are presented in multiple other sections of these financial statements, including:

  • information on finance income and expenses is disclosed in Note 14 (all finance income and expenses are recognised as a part of profit or loss for the year);
  • information on cash is disclosed in Note 26;
  • information on trade and other receivables is disclosed in Note 24;
  • information on loans receivable is disclosed in Note 21;
  • information on trade and other payables is disclosed in Note 30;
  • information on significant terms of borrowings and loans granted is disclosed in Note 29.

a) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss for the Group in case of non-fulfilment of financial obligations by a client or counterparty under the respective agreement. In the reporting period the Group's financial assets that are exposed to credit risk are represented as follows: cash and balances on bank accounts, trade and other accounts receivable (except for receivables that are not represented by financial assets), loans receivable.

Trade and other receivables

The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer.The Group recognises impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables. The main components of this allowance are a specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures and a collective loss component established for groups of similar assets in respect of losses that have been incurred but not yet identified.

Exposure to credit risk

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting period was presented as follows:

Note 2016 2015
Financial assets
Loan to related parties 21 12 594 12 930
Loans to third parties 21 4 168 3 406
Cash at bank 26 11 644 8 575
Trade receivables 24 341 798
Other receivables 24 749 14
Total 29 496 25 723

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

a)Credit risk (cont.)

Credit quality of financial assets

The table below shows an analysis of the Group's cash balances on bank accounts by the credit rating of the bank in which they are held:

Bank group based on credit ratings by Moody's Note 2016 2015
A2 10 552 4 731
Ca 27 3 817
Caa2 172 -
Caa3 892 16
Unrated 1 11
Total 26 11 644 8 575

The ageing of trade receivables at the end of the reporting period that was not impaired was as follows:

2016 0-90 days 91-180 days 181-365 days over one year Total
Carrying amount of trade
receivables
298 2 3 38 341
2015 0-90 days 91-180 days 181-365 days over one year Total
Carrying amount of trade
receivables
604 84 110 - 798

The column '0-90 days' represents the amounts neither past due nor impaired.

The ageing of trade receivables at the end of the reporting period that was impaired was as follows:

2016 0-90 days 91-180 days 181-365 days over one year Total
Carrying amount of trade
receivables
- - - 332 332
2015 0-90 days 91-180 days 181-365 days over one year Total
Carrying amount of trade
receivables
- - - 349 349

As at 31 December 2016, an amount of USD 151 thousand and USD 79 thousand or 44% and 23% of the total carrying value of trade receivables respectively is due from the two most significant debtors. For the year ended 31 December 2016, an amount of USD 12 931 thousand (29%) and USD 5 942 thousand (13%) from Group's revenue refers to the sales transactions carried out with two of the Group's clients.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

a)Credit risk (cont.)

Credit quality of financial assets (cont.)

As at 31 December 2015, an amount of USD 228 thousand and USD 211 thousand or 42% of the total carrying value of trade receivables is due from the two most significant debtors. For the year ended 31 December 2015, an amount of USD 15 569 (36%) and USD 3 329 (8%) from the Group's revenue refers to the sales transactions carried out with two of the Group's clients.

b) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk of the Group's failure to fulfil its financial obligations at the date of maturity. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability, but can also increase the risk of losses. The Group has procedures with the object of minimising such losses such as maintaining sufficient cash and other highly liquid current assets and by having available an adequate amount of committed credit facilities.

The table below represents the expected maturity of components of working capital.

Exposure to liquidity risk

2016 Note Carrying
amounts
Contractual
cash flows
3 month or
less
3-12 month Between 1-
5 years
Over 5
years
Loan from owner 32 74 86 - - 86 -
Notes 29 9 357 10 495 1 812 227 8 456 -
Trade payables 30 454 454 454 - - -
Other payables 30 53 53 53 - - -
Total 9 938 11 088 2 319 227 8 542 -
2015 Note Carrying
amounts
Contractual
cash flows
3 month
or less
3-12 month Between 1-
5 years
Over 5
years
Loan from owner 32 1 899 1 899 - - 1 899 -
Notes 29 20 711 24 395 3 159 527 20 709 -
Trade payables 30 184 184 - 184 - -
Other payables 30 268 268 - 268 - -
Total 23 062 26 746 3 159 979 22 608 -

c) Market risk

Market risk is the risk of negative influence of changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, on revenue position of the Group or on the value of the Group's available financial instruments.

The objective of market risk management provides control over the Group's exposure to market risk, as well as keeping its level within reasonable limits.

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

c)Market risk (cont.)

Description of the Group's exposure to such market components as currency risk and interest risk is given below:

Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk which represents a part of market risk is the risk of change in value of financial instruments due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Management does not use derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency risks and does not follow the official policy for distribution of risks between liabilities in one or another currency. However, in the period of receiving new borrowings and loans, management uses its own estimates to take the decision as to which currency of the liability will be more favourable for the Group during the expected period till maturity.

Exposure to foreign currency risk

The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk as at 31 December 2016 based on carrying amounts was as follows:

(in conversion to USD thousand) Russian
Ruble
United States
Dollars
Euro
Cash and cash equivalents - 417 8
Trade and other payables - - (20)
Total carrying amount - 417 (12)

The Group's exposure to foreign currency risk at 31 December 2015 based on carrying amounts was as follows:

(in conversion to USD thousand) Russian
Ruble
United States
Dollars
Euro
Cash and cash equivalents - 692 -
Trade and other receivables - 37 -
Total carrying amount - 729 -

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

c)Market risk (cont.)

Sensitivity analysis (foreign currency risk)

An increase of 100 basis points in foreign currency rates at 31 December would have decreased profit and equity by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant. For a decrease of 100 basis points there would be an equal and opposite impact on the profit and equity.

2016 2015
Effect on profit
before tax
Effect on
equity
Effect on
profit
before tax
Effect on
equity
Euro (1) (1) - -
United States Dollars 42 42 73 73
41 41 73 73

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that expenditure or the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. The Group's management monitors the interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and acts accordingly

At present, the Group's approach to limit the interest rate risk consists of borrowings at fixed interest rates.

Structure of interest rate risk

The structure of interest financial instruments of the Group, grouped according to the types of interest rates, was presented as follows:

2016 2015
Fixed rate instruments
Financial assets 16 762 16 336
Financial liabilities (9 431) (22 610)
Total 7 331 (6 274)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

36. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont.)

d) Operational risk (cont.)

d) Operational risk

Crops under cultivation

The Group's operations are subject to seasonal fluctuations as a result of weather conditions. In particular, the cultivation of crops is adversely affected by winter weather conditions, which occur primarily from January to March. The first half of the year typically results in lower revenues and results for cultivations.

Livestock

The Group's agro-industrial business is subject to risks of outbreaks of various diseases that could result in mortality losses. Disease control measures were adopted by the Group to minimise and manage this risk. The Group's management is satisfied that its current existing risk management and quality control processes are effective and sufficient to prevent any outbreak of livestock diseases and related losses.

e) Capital management

The Group's management follows the policy of providing a firm capital base which allows supporting the trust of investors, creditors and market and ensuring future business development.

The Group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while increasing the return to owners through the strive to improve the debt to equity ratio. The Group's overall strategy remains unchanged from prior year. To manage capital, the Group's management, above all, uses calculations of EBITDA.

For the year ended 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 EBITDA amounted to:

2016 2015
Profit/ (loss) for the year 21 781 (9 609)
Income tax charge - 1
Impairment losses 53 7 619
Finance income (2 331) (3 813)
Finance costs 10 963 33 603
EBIT (Earnings before interest and income tax) 30 466 27 801
Depreciation and amortisation 2 220 2 510
EBITDA (earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation and
amortisation) 32 686 30 311

During the year there were no changes in approaches to capital management. The Group is not subject to any external regulatory capital requirements.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES

The Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements.

The different levels have been defined as follows:

  • Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
  • Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
  • Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)

a) Fair value of financial assets

Assumptions in assessing fair value of financial instruments and assessment of their subsequent recognition

As no readily available market exists for the Group's financial instruments, judgment is necessary in arriving at fair value, based on current economic conditions and specific risks attributable to the instruments. The estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Group could realize in a market exchange from the sale of its full holding of the particular instrument.

At 31 December 2016, the following methods and assumptions were used by the Group to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such value:

  • Cash and cash equivalents the fair value is estimated to be the same as the carrying value for these short-term financial instruments.
  • Trade and other receivables the fair value is reasonably estimated to be the same as the carrying value, as provision for doubtful debts is reasonable estimation of discount needed for reflection of credit risk influence.
  • Trade and other payables the fair value is estimated to be the same as the carrying value for trade and other payables.

Application of the effective interest rate method for calculating carrying value of short - term receivables, interest free loans granted and received and payables has been applied to reflect fair values.

  • Loans the fair value of loans, is estimated to approximate the total carrying value as the nominal interest rate of loans is approximately tied to the market rate concerning loans with similar credit risk rate and repayment period at the reporting period.
  • Equity securities the fair value of equity securities is measured using the available quoted market prices from the relevant stock exchange which the securities are listed.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES (cont.)

b) Fair value of non-financial assets

Assumptions in assessing fair value of non-financial instruments and assessment of their subsequent recognition

Biological assets of the Group are measured at fair value within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, except for parent flock, cattle and horses that are measured using the market comparison technique based on market prices for livestock of similar age, breed and geographic location, which is measured at fair value within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Group has an established control framework with respect to the measurement of fair values. This framework includes a valuation team that reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and has overall responsibility for fair value measurement of biological assets.

The valuation team regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. The valuation team assesses and documents the evidence obtained to support the conclusion that the valuation meets the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy. Significant valuation issues are reported to the Chief Financial Officer.

The Group's agro-industrial business is subject to risks of outbreaks of various diseases that could result in mortality losses. Disease control measures were adopted by the Group to minimise and manage this risk. The Group's management is satisfied that its current existing risk management and quality control processes are effective and sufficient to prevent any outbreak of livestock diseases and related losses.

The valuation requires management to make certain assumptions about unobservable inputs to the model of which the significant unobservable inputs are disclosed in the table below:

Level 3 fair values

Type Valuation technique Significant unobservable
inputs
Inter-relationship between key
unobservable inputs and fair value
measurement
Crops under
cultivation
As at 31 December 2016
the biological
transformation is
insignificant, the fair
value approximate cost
not applicable not applicable

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES (cont.)

The table below analyses biological assets measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period, by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorized. The different levels have been defined as follows:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
31 December 2016
Non-financial assets
Plants and plantation - - 4 395 4 395
Livestock - 3 220 - 3 220
- 3 220 4 395 7 615
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
31 December 2015
Non-financial assets
Plants and plantation - - 3 732 3 732
Livestock - 2 895 - 2 895
- 2 895 3 732 6 627

There were no transfers between any levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015.

Total gain or losses for the period as shown in the reconciliation (note 19) are presented on the face of the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as "Net change in fair value less costs to sell of biological assets and agricultural produce".

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES (cont.)

The following table analyses the fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value, by the levels in the fair value hierarchy into which such fair value measurement is categorized:

Carrying amount Fair value
Other
Designated at Loans and Available financial Level Level Level
fair value receivables -for-sale liabilities Total 1 2 3 Total
31 December 2016
Financial Assets measured at fair value
Assets held for sale - - 17 - 17 - - 17 17
Investments designated at fair value through profit or
loss 235 - - - 235 235 - - 235
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Trade receivables - 341 - - 341 - - 341 341
Loans receivable - 16 762 - - 16 762 - - 16 762 16 762
Cash and cash equivalents - 11 674 - - 11 674 - - 11 674 11 674
235 28 777 17 - 29 029 235 - 28 774 29 029
Financial Liabilities measured at fair value
Liabilities held for sale - - 9 - 9 - - 9 9
Financial Liabilities not measured at fair value
Notes - - - 9 357 9 357 3 093 - - 3 093
Loans payable - - - 74 74 - - 74 74
Trade payables - - - 454 454 - - 454 454
Other payables - - - 53 53 - - 53 53
- - 9 9 938 9 947 3 093 - 590 3 683

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES (cont.)

Fair value
Designated at
fair value
Loans and
receivables
Available
-for-sale
Other
financial
liabilities
Total Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Total
31 December 2015
Financial Assets measured at fair value
Assets held for sale - - 20 - 20 - - 20 20
Investments designated at fair value through profit or
loss 255 - - - 255 255 - - 255
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Trade receivables - 798 - - 798 - - 798 798
Loans receivable - 16 336 - - 16 336 - - 16 336 16 336
Cash and cash equivalents - 8 575 - - 8 575 - - 8 575 8 575
255 25 709 20 - 25 984 255 - 25 729 25 984
Financial Liabilities measured at fair value
Liabilities held for sale - - 11 - 11 - - 11 11
Financial Liabilities not measured at fair value
Notes - - - 20 711 20 711 7 106 - - 7 106
Loans payable - - - 1 899 1 899 - - 1 899 1 899
Trade payables - - - 184 184 - - 184 184
Other payables - - - 268 268 - - 268 268
- - 11 23 062 23 073 7 106 - 2 362 9 468

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

37. FAIR VALUES (cont.)

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, together with the carrying amounts in the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015, are as follows.

31 December 2016 Carrying
amount
Fair value
Financial assets
Available for sale investments 235 235
Trade receivables 341 341
Cash and cash equivalents 11 674 11 674
Loans receivable 16 762 16 762
Financial liabilities
Notes 9 357 3 093
Loans payable 74 74
Trade payables 454 454
31 December 2015 Carrying Fair value
amount
Financial assets
Available for sale investments 255 255
Trade receivables 798 798
Cash and cash equivalents 8 575 8 575
Loans receivable 16 336 16 336
Financial liabilities
Notes
20 711 7 106
Loans payable 1 899 1 899

As at 31 December 2016, the fair value of the above financial instruments approximates to their carrying amount, except for notes whose fair value was USD 3 093 thousand (31 December 2015: USD 7 106).

AGROTON PUBLIC LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2016

(in USD thousand, unless otherwise stated)

38. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

Events referred to in note 34 to the consolidated financial statements will continue to influence the Group's operations in 2017. While the management believe it is taking all necessary measures to maintain the sustainability of the business in the current circumstances, a further deterioration of economic and political conditions in Ukraine could adversly affect the Group's results and financial position, so that it is currently impossible to predict.

On 17 January 2017 the Company has secured a fifth consent of the Noteholders to postpone to 14 January 2018 the interest payments that was due for payment to Noteholders on 14 January 2017.

On 25 April 2017 the Board of Directors of Agroton Public Limited approved and authorised these consolidated financial statements for issue.

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