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Atria Oyj

Earnings Release Jul 30, 2015

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EUR million Q2
2015
Q2
2014
H1
2015
H1
2014
2014
Net sales 337.5 371.4 652.1 698.4 1,426.1
EBIT 8.4 8.4 9.1 5.8 40.6
EBIT % 2.5 2.3 1.4 0.8 2.8
Profit before taxes 6.0 9.9 4.4 4.1 34.0
Earnings per share, € 0.18 0.28 0.11 0.09 0.93
Extraordinary items* 1.9 -0.4 1.9 -1.2 1.0
* Extraordinary items are included in the reported figures.
Atria Group's EBIT, without non-recurring items, is at the previous year's level. Net sales fell.
The summer barbeque season started late. Oversupply in the international meat market
decreased the meat prices.
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Atria acquired the operations of Aalbaek Specialiteter A/S, a Danish manufacturer of organic
cold cuts.
The sale of the Falbygdens cheese business was realized to Arla in Sweden on 1 April 2015.
The Campofarm piggery real estate in Russia was sold.
The investment of Atria Finland, worth around EUR 36 million, in renovating of pig cutting
plant in Nurmo has progressed according to plan.

Atria Finland January 1 – June 30, 2015

EUR million Q2 2015 Q2 2014 H1 2015 H1 2014 2014 Net sales 233.7 246.5 445.9 436.4 945.5 EBIT 4 7 5 9 6 6 6 2 33 6 4.75.96.66.233.6EBIT % 2.0 2.4 1.5 1.3 3.6 Extraordinary items* 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.8 0.9

*Extraordinary items are included in the reported figures.

  • Atria Finland's net sales for April–June declined because of the sluggish start of the barbecue season. The decline of the net sales at the beginning of the year was also due to the lower consumer demand.
  • The development of EBIT was brought down by a decrease in meat prices which The development of EBIT was brought down by a decrease in meat prices, was due to the the oversupply of meat in the international market.
  • Atria Finland's cost efficiency has remained at a good level.
  • Atria has launched an investment worth around EUR 36 million in renovating its pig cutting plant in Nurmo.

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Atria Scandinavia

January 1 – June 30, 2015

EUR million Q2
2015
Q2
2014
H1
2015
H1
2014
2014
Net sales 80.3 95.4 165.4 183.8 371.9
EBIT 2.5 3.4 4.4 4.4 14.9
EBIT % 3.1 3.6 2.6 2.4 4.0
Extraordinary items* 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

*Extraordinary items are included in the reported figures.

  • Atria Scandinavia sold the Falbygdens cheese business to Arla in Sweden on 1 April 2015. The sale will reduce Atria's annual net sales by EUR 52 million and EBIT by EUR 3 million.
  • Atria acquired in May the operations of Aalbaek Specialiteter A/S, a Danish manufacturer of organic cold cuts with annual net sales amount of EUR 10 million Aalbaek is the top organic cuts, of EUR million. is the cold cuts brand in Denmark.
  • Atria Scandinavia's net sales for April-June as well as the for the whole beginning of the year were roughly the same as in the corresponding period last year, when the changes arising from the sale of the Falbygdens cheese business and the acquisition of Aalbaek are excluded.

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• The decline of EBIT for April-June was mainly due to the sale of the Falbygdens cheese business.

Atria Scandinavia • In January-June, the total market for sausages in the Swedish retail trade shrank by 0.4% and the total market for cold cuts grew by 0.5% (source: AC Nielsen). • In sa sages the market share of Atria brands sausages, of brands remained unchanged and Atria's share of production increased. • In the Danish retail sector, the total market for cold cuts shrank by about 1.0% during the period. • In Denmark, the 3-Stjernet brand consolidated its market leadership (source: AC Nielsen). • Sibylla continued its international expansion: 30 July, 2015 6 there are currently 4,640 Sibylla points of sale in Europe.

Atria Russia
January 1 – June 30, 2015
EUR million Q2
2015
Q2
2014
H1
2015
H1
2014
2014
Net sales 21.5 25.9 37.3 47.3 98.8
EBIT 1.9 -1.1 -0.3 -3.2 -5.7
EBIT % 9.1 -4.1 -0.9 -6.9 -5.8
Extraordinary items* 1.9 0.0 1.9 0.0 0.5

*Extraordinary items are included in the reported figures.

  • Compared to the previous year, Atria Russia's net sales for April-June continued its growth of over 6% started at the beginning of the year, when compared to the previous year. The growth was due to price increases.
  • The EBIT for April-June was improved due to price increases, the elimination of p p p unprofitable products, and improved cost-efficiency in industrial operations. Atria has implemented all the planned structural reforms according to schedule, and the positive effect of these are now seen in the results. In the first half of the year, EBIT was brought down by an increas in raw material prices and lower consumer demand.
  • EBIT includes a total of EUR +1.9 million of non-recurring items. Non-recurring costs of EUR 0.6 million were recognised for the sale of a Russian subsidiary. Additionally, translation differences accrued in equity improved earnings by EUR 2.5 million.

Market dynamics in Russia • GDP in June -4,5% • Inflation for the last 12 months +15,3 • Retail net sales in January-June -8.4% • Investments in June -8% • Real income decreased in May -8,7%, in April -13,4% • Food embargo prolonged till 1 August 2016 Food embargo prolonged till 1 August 2016. • Internal private consumption has decreased by 9%, which is more than in 2009 and it is a deeper drop compared to even 1998. 30 July, 2015 10 Sources: Rosstat, Interfax, Reuters, Sberbank CIB investment research

Atria Baltic January 1 – June 30, 2015

EUR million Q2
2015
Q2
2014
H1
2015
H1
2014
2014
Net sales 8.9 9.6 16.5 17.0 34.5
EBIT 0 2
0.2
-0.1
0 1
0 1
0.1
-0.3
0 3
-0.0
0 0
EBIT % 2.3 -0.9 0.5 -1.7 -0.1
Extraordinary items* 0.0 0.4 0.0 -0.4 -0,4

*Extraordinary items are included in the reported figures.

  • Atria Baltic's net sales for April–June declined because the cold weather in the early summer reduced the sale of barbecue products.
  • Prolonged oversupply in the international meat market and the fierce price competition in the retail market have brought down meat prices As a result competition in the retail market have brought down meat prices. As a result, the consumption of fresh meat has increased while that of meat products have fallen.

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• Low prices have reduced the profitability of sales.

Atria Group Financial indicators

€ Million 30.6.2015 31.3.2014 31.12.2014
Shareholders' equity per share, EUR 14.14 14.19 14.22
Interest-bearing liabilities 240 1. 324 0. 254 1.
Equity ratio, % 45.1 40.9 44.0
Gearing, % 59.5 80.1 62.6
Net gearing, % 58.8 79.0 61.8
Gross investments in fixed assets 28.8 48.9 62.7
Gross investments, % of net sales 4.4 7.0 4.4
Average number of employees 4,399 4,845 4,715

• During the period under review, the Group's free cash flow (operating cash flow – cash flow from investments) was EUR 28.5 million (EUR -12.8 million).

• On 30 June 2015, the Group's undrawn committed credit facilities amounted to EUR 109.8 million (31 December 2014: EUR 110.6 million). The average maturity of loans and committed credit facilities at the end of the period under review was 3 years 2 months (31 December 2014: 3 years).

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Atria Group Income Statement

Q2 Q2 H1 H1
EUR million 2015 2014 2015 2014 2014
NET SALES 337.5 371.4 652.1 698.4 1,426.1
Cost of goods sold -297.8 -325.8 -580.3 -619.4 -1,249.3
GROSS PROFIT 39.8 45.6 71.8 79.0 176.8
% of Net sales 11.8 12.3 11.0 11.3 12.4
Other income 2.6 0.7 3.2 1.3 6.7
Other expenses -34.0 -37.9 -66.0 -74.4 -142.9
EBIT 8.4 8.4 9.1 5.8 40.6
% of Net sales 2.5 2.3 1.4 0.8 2.8
Financial income and expenses -2.5 -3.2 -4.8 -6.8 -12.7
Income from joint-ventures and associates 0.1 4.7 0.1 5.1 6.2
PROFIT BEFORE TAXES 6.0 9.9 4.4 4.1 34.0
Income taxes -0.8 -1.7 -1.3 -1.2 -7.2
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 5.1 8.2 3.1 2.9 26.8
% of Net sales 1.5 2.2 0.5 0.4 1.9
Earnings/share, € 0.18 0.28 0.11 0.09 0.93

Atria Group Cash flow statement

H1 H1
€ Million 2015 2014 2014
Cash flow from operating activities 23.8 44.3 113.3
Financial items and taxes -1.6 -11.6 -21.1
Net cash flow from operating
activities
22.2 32.7 92.2
Investing activities, tangible and
intangible assets
-22.0 -20.3 -33.9
Acquired operations -5.5 -26.3 -32.5
Sold operations 34.1 11.9
Change in non-current receivables 0.1 -0,9 -2.8
Dividends from investments 0.6 1.0 8.4
Changes in other investments
g
-1.1 1.0 1.1
Net cash used in investing activities 6.3 -45.5 -47.8
FREE CASH FLOW 28.5 -12.8 44.3
Changes in interest-bearing loans -17.8 -5.2 -63.4
Dividends paid -11.3 -6,2 -6.2
Net cash used in financing activities -29.1 11.4 -69.6
CHANGE IN LIQUID FUNDS -6.6 -24.2 -25.3

Business risks in the period under review and short-term risks

  • Unplanned and unforeseen incidents related to the quality and safety of raw materials and products in any part of the chain, from primary production to consumptio primary production to consumption constitute a potential risk in , constitute a potential risk in Atria's operations. Also, shifts in the balance between meat supply and demand in global meat markets pose a risk to Atria's business.
  • Atria estimates that no significant changes have occurred in risks associated with raw materials and in meat market uncertainties compared to the situation described in the Annual Report 2014.
  • Atria's exposure to the volatility of the Russian rouble and to the effects of Russia's import ban on EU meat continues.
  • Th i k f h d f Af i i f i E i i ill hi h The risk of the spread of African swine fever in Estonia is still high. Atria has introduced several precautions in order to prevent the disease from spreading into its production facilities, and is thereby managing the existing risk.

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