Earnings Release • Sep 2, 2020
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AUGA group, AB


Mindaugas Ambrasas CFO
Eimantas Gudonis Head of Finance Department


AUGA group's revenue, profit and EBITDA have increased.
The Group improved results in all business segments.
Net profit of HY2020 quadrupled compared to HY2019.
| HY2020 | HY2019 | Variance | FY2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue, EUR million | 34.69 | 28.84 | +20% | 71.13 |
| Gross profit, EUR million | 8.58 | 6.33 | +36% | 9.85 |
| Net profit, EUR million | 1.30 | 0.34 | +382% | (3.22) |
| EBITDA, EUR million | 11.53 | 9.33 | +24% | 17.12 |
EUR 1.45 million of fair value gain for this season's winter crops was recognized in 2019.

Results by segment Crop growing
CROP GROWING Improved yields
Favourable weather conditions and improving efficiency set expectations for better yields for 2019/2020 harvest.
Overall positive results can be negatively affected by lower quality and prices of some of the crops.

This year's yield, especially in terms of leguminous crops, is expected to be higher than in 2019.
| Yield | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat, t/ha | 4.10 | 2.83 | 4.21 | 4.29 |
| Legumes, t/ha | 3.30 | 1.41 | 1.67 | 3.02 |

German organic wheat sales price was lower by 10.9%.
Sale contracts have already been signed for 67% of the forecasted harvest, as of 30 June 2020.

Increasing supply leads to decreasing prices, especially for feed wheat, in EU market.

Source: www.ami-informiert.de, https://www.bmel-statistik.de/

Improved revenue and gross profit.

Total fair value gain for HY2020 was EUR 1.64 million higher than in HY2019. Additionally, EUR 1.45 million of fair value gain of this season's winter crops was recognized in 2019.
The Group maintains a positive outlook on the annual harvest potential. 2020 Q3 results are expected to show the most significant improvement compared to 2019.
34.8 thous. tons of crops were sold in 2020 compared to 21.9 thous. tons sold in 2019. All harvest from the 2018/2019 season has already been sold.
No sanctions for agricultural activities are expected in 2020 since the requirements for which the Group was penalized in 2019 does not apply for 2020.

| HY2020 | HY2019 | Variance | FY2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cultivated land, ha | 39,673 | 38,564 | +3% | 38,564 |
| Total fair value of harvest, EUR million |
33.55 | 28.06 | +20% | 38.26 |
| Total production cost, EUR million | 27.16 | 24.76 | +10% | 34.43 |
| Gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) recognized in reporting period, EUR million |
4.93 | 3.29 | +50% | 5.28 |
| Total fair value gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets, EUR million |
6.38 | 3.29 | +94% | 5.28 |
| Sales revenue, EUR million | 11.89 | 8.78 | +36% | 29.49 |
| Cost of sales, EUR million | 12.50 | 9.54 | +31% | 30.45 |
| Inventory write-offs, EUR million | 0.68 | 0.49 | +39% | 1.54 |
| Result of sales of agricultural produce, EUR million |
(1.29) | (1.26) | +2% | (2.50) |
| Subsidies, EUR million | 3.71 | 3.51 | +6% | 4.96 |
| Gross profit, EUR million | 7.35 | 5.54 | +33% | 7.74 |
While there has been a decrease in conventional milk price, organic milk price remains stable.
The share of AUGA milk sold at prices of organic milk ranges between 90-100%.
In April 2020, China organic certificate for commodity and packaged milk products has been received. The Group is in progress with the first delivery to China.



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The segment has become profitable and has a potential to improve its current results.
2020 half-year results
| HY2020 | HY2019 | Variance | FY2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total quantity of products sold, t | 6,730 | 6,413 | +4% | 25,224 |
| Milk, t | 13,158 | 12,699 | +4% | 24,492 |
| Cattle, t | 388 | 356 | +9% | 732 |
| Revenue, EUR million | 5.59 | 5.20 | +7% | 10.14 |
| Milk, EUR million | 5.22 | 4.81 | +8% | 9.42 |
| Cattle, EUR million | 0.37 | 0.39 | -5% | 0.72 |
| Cost of sales, EUR million | 5.21 | 5.13 | +2% | 10.64 |
| Milk, EUR million | 4.84 | 4.74 | +2% | 9.93 |
| Cattle, EUR million | 0.37 | 0.39 | -5% | 0.72 |
| Revaluation of biological assets, EUR million |
(1.61) | (1.49) | +8% | (2.20) |
| Subsidies, EUR million | 1.31 | 1.11 | +18% | 2.22 |
| Gross profit, EUR million | 0.07 | (0.30) | +224% | (0.47) |
Milk yield per cow increased by 6%.
In order to increase efficiency, aged herd has been replaced. Write-offs of aged herd are represented in the revaluation of biological assets.
The Company aims to maintain the high share of milk sold at organic price, to improve the yield further and to increase efficiency of dairy operations.

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The segment demonstrates continuous growth.
| HY2020 | HY2019 | Variance | FY2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold mushrooms, t | 6,579 | 6,001 | +10% | 12,256 |
| Average price (Eur/t) | 2,168 | 2,107 | +3% | 2,147 |
| Total revenue, EUR million | 15.21 | 13.80 | +10% | 28.71 |
| Mushroom sales revenue, EUR million |
14.26 | 12.64 | +13% | 26.32 |
| Compost sales revenue, EUR million |
0.95 | 1.15 | -18% | 2.39 |
| Cost of sale, EUR million | 14.14 | 12.75 | +11% | 26.22 |
| Cost of mushrooms sold, EUR million |
13.22 | 11.68 | +13% | 2.49 |
| Cost of compost sold, EUR million | 0.92 | 1.07 | -14% | 23.73 |
| Gross profit, EUR million | 1.06 | 1.04 | +2% | 2.49 |
Growing demand for packaged mushrooms increased average price and cost.
Sales of compost were negatively impacted by the pandemic and developments in the Russian market.
The Company does not foresee any material changes in the results of the segment in the negrest future.



Sales revenue almost doubled in the first half year of 2020.
Sales increased in all markets, with the largest impact coming from the U.S. and the Baltics.
The main group of product remains unchanged: preserved mushrooms, vegetables and soups.
Grybai LT, KB was acquired in Q2 2020. Production profit will improve consolidated results of the group.
The Company expects the growth of segment to continue.
HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019 +89% 2.79 1.99 1.05 Revenue, EUR million 1.90 +89% 2.75 1.01 Cost of goods sold, EUR million Gross profit, EUR million 0.09 0.04 +98% 0.05

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vegetables and soups

AUGA group has entered a new high-organic consumption market, Australia.
The Group has launched several new ready-to-eat products: Gazpacho soup, steamed (no brine) chickpeas, and various beans.

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EBITDA increased by EUR 2.2 million.
Crop-growing segment had the biggest impact on the results.


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The variance in the balance sheet was mainly caused by the acquisition of Grybai LT, KB in 2020 Q2.
Growing profitability improved indebtedness ratios of the Group.
| HY2020 | FY2019 | Variance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity, EUR million | 91.47 | 90.07 | |
| Total assets, EUR million | 221.22 | 206.72 | +7% |
| Equity Ratio, % | 41% | 44% | -3% |
| Debt to financial institutions, EUR million |
60.18 | 59.03 | +2% |
| Net debt – adjusted working capital*, EUR million |
16.05 | 18.93 | -15% |

*Adjusted working capital = Current biological assets + Trade receivables, advance payments and other receivables + Inventory – Trade payables – Other payables and current liabilities. The adjusted working capital formula eliminates cash and financing elements allowing the reader to see how the short-term assets and liabilities directly related to operations of the Group are being utilized.
The share price increased by
0.427 per share) from the
beginning of 2020 to 31 of
was EUR 0.32 million.
17.6% (from EUR 0.363 to EUR
The average monthly turnover
* - Base case scenario



August, 2020.

Mindaugas Ambrasas, CFO +370 620 67296 [email protected]

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