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Inform P. Lykos Holdings S.A.

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 6, 2020

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SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT for the period from January 1st to June 30th 2020

According to article 5, Law 3556/2007

A) STATEMENTS BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3
B) SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ISSUER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4
C) REVIEW REPORT ON INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION 11
D) SIX-MONTH CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position13
Company's Statement of Financial Position14
Consolidated Income Statement15
Company's Income Statement16
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 17
Company's Statement of Comprehensive Income 18
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity19
Company's statement of changes in equity 20
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows21
Company's statement of Cash Flows22
Notes to the Financial Statements 23

A) STATEMENTS BY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The members of the Board of Directors:

1) Panagiotis Lykos, Chairman of the Board of Directors

2) Panagiotis Spyropoulos, Vice Chairman & Group CEO

3) Ilias Karantzalis, Member of the Board of Directors

in the above capacity, especially assigned by the Board of Directors of the Société Anonyme under the title «INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A.», declare and certify that to the best of our knowledge:

(a) The interim, company and consolidated, financial statements of «INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A.» for the period 1/1/2020 - 30/06/2020, which were prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards, present truly and fairly the assets and liabilities, the equity and the financial results of the Company and the consolidated companies as a group, according to par. 3 - 5 of article 5 of L. 3556/2007 and the authorizing decisions of the BoD of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

(b) The interim management report of the Board of Directors presents in a true and fair way the information required according to par. 6 of article 5 of L. 3556/2007 and authorizing decisions of the BoD of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

Koropi Attica, 06 August 2020

The designees

Chairman of the Board of Directors Vice Chairman & Group CEO The appointed Member of the Board of Directors

Panagiotis Lykos Panagiotis Spyropoulos Ilias Karantzalis I.D. No AB 607588 I.D. No AI 579288 I.D. No AN 644777

B) SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ISSUER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The present Semi-annual Report of the Board of Directors of INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. concerns the period of the first half of the current fiscal year 2020. The report was prepared and is in accordance with the Greek legislation, Law 3556/2007 (Official publication in National gazette 91A / 30.4.2007) and the issued executive decisions of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission.

This report summarizes the financial information of the Group and the company INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. for the first half of the current fiscal year, significant events that took place during this period and their effect on the interim financial statements. In addition, it outlines the main risks and uncertainties that Group companies may face in the second half of the year and finally lists significant transactions between the issuer and its affiliates.

(a) Significant events of the first half of 2020

COVID-19 impact

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19, a disease caused by a coronavirus strain, a pandemic. The threat to public health has led to increased government restrictions and regulations including staff quarantine or inability to access business premises, which could adversely affect our operations.

The Management closely monitors the development of this pandemic, including the way it can affect the Group, and immediately took actions to protect the company and its people in the face of this crisis. Ensuring the health of staff, defining alternative means of communication and the immediate management of information systems, in order to ensure the safe telecommuting against cyber threats were the first actions to ensure the operation of the company. The Management is not aware of any case of COVID-19 infection among its people and the pandemic has not had significant impact on the Group's activities up to this day. Management has formulated an appropriate plan to deal with this situation and will continue to monitor and evaluate the current development and respond accordingly.

The impact of the pandemic on the strategic orientation and the objectives, the operations, the sales, the supply chains and / or the production, the financial performance, the financial position and the cash flows but also on the operation of the Group in general is manageable to the extent that raises no doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Due to the uncertainty and the wide variety of data and forecasts regarding the consequences and the effect of the pandemic, the Group Management has set up a special working group and carries out relevant evaluations and action plans on a regular basis. The impact of the crisis will depend on:

  • The duration and extent of the crisis, the extent of the restrictive measures and of the operation of the market,
  • The measures to strengthen market liquidity as well as the companies affected by the pandemic.

Depending on the outcome of the aforementioned parameters, Management has prepared different scenarios for the fluctuation of cash flows and corresponding relevant operational and financial actions (case scenarios).

In conclusion, in any possible development of the effects of the pandemic, to a reasonable extent based on current data, the Management of the Group estimates that:

  • No significant additional funds or credit lines will be required in order to meet its financing needs.
  • The Group will continue to operate smoothly at every level.
  • The use of the going concern assumption for the presentation of the Group's financial statements is reasonable.

In particular, the Management of the Group examined the data of the first half of the fiscal year and is able to provide detailed and accurate information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the strategic objectives and the interim financial statements as well as the estimates and judgments that were made and the assumptions used to determine the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Group, regarding:

-Sales

During the first half of 2020, the Group's sales amounted to € 33.7 m. compared to € 38.4 m. in the corresponding half of last year, presenting a decrease of € 4.7 m. or 12.3%, which is mainly due to the one-off project of the security ballots production for the presidential elections in Nigeria of € 4.7 m. that took place within the first quarter of 2019. Excluding this project, sales maintained at the same level as last year, due to a) the development of digital transformation solutions in Greece and Romania and b) the new services of document management provided to our existing and new customers which resulted by the acquisitions made in Romania last year. In addition to the above, the Group operates in sectors directly affected by the current COVID-19 situation, and thus in the core business activity there is a decrease in turnover of -15% in the first half of 2020, which occured mainly from product categories that are addressed to organizations whose the operation was on lockdown by the government during COVID-19 pandemic period, thus the consumption was significantly reduced and consequently the start of contracts was delayed by our customers. Based on the current data, without taking into account a possible new round of restrictive measures within 2020, on an annual basis the Group expects a decrease in turnover of -15% in the core business activity that mainly concerns private sector companies within the country but also abroad.

- Operating expenses - Equipment

The expenses and the additional equipment which was acquired by the Group in order to adjust to the operating conditions based on hygiene protocols were immaterial. It is noted that expenses related to transportation, travels and other relevant costs were significantly reduced.

- Impairment of non-financial assets

The Management of the Group carried out an evaluation that did not identify events or conditions that indicate the existence of possible impairment for non-financial assets.

  • Impairment of financial assets

The Group's sales are mainly to large public and private organizations which are creditworthy. The Group's policy is to trade only with creditworthy customers. The Management of the Group carried out a relevant evaluation which did not identify any indications of impairment of financial assets nor significant increases in credit risk.

INFORM, committed to the goal of developing digital transformation solutions, continues to dynamically create and provide technologically advanced services to support its customers in their own digital transformation by providing highly specialized solutions. Indicative examples of the implementation of digital transformation projects are the following:

  • the digital on boarding (DoB) solution for National Bank. Through this application, every citizen has the opportunity to open a savings account, issue a Debit NBG card (Debit VISA or Debit MasterCard) and obtain credentials to i-bank Internet & Mobile Banking. This new service has already attracted the interest of 30,000 customers of the National Bank and has contributed to the Group's results.

  • the digital payroll slip solution. The introduction of new technology-based tools offers human resources departments several significant benefits, while giving them the opportunity to focus on value-added activities. Payroll slips no longer need to be printed and stored in multiple documents. INFORM's Digital Payslip helps all organizations do the process completely paperless. An Omni channel solution allows employees of organizations to choose how to receive this type of communication, literally at the press of a button and store them on their mobile phones. The above services are complementary to the digital solutions that have already been implemented before, such as the CCM (Customer Communication Management) service or the Enterprise Document Management and Scanning & Archiving services.

In addition, INFORM successfully qualified in the competition for the production of 2nd generation smart tachograph cards (smart tacho gen2) by the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure. The contract's duration is 2 years with the possibility of extension for an additional 6 months, at a total value of € 1 m. INFORM LYKOS will take on the role of the competent authority for the implementation of the Digital Tachograph in Greece and the role of the card personalization organization, AUSTRIACARD (also a member of the AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS Group), which has already successfully implemented a large number of international and complex ID cards, health cards and smart security cards in general for Government Agencies in Europe, Asia & Africa, will manufacture tachograph smart cards. The 2nd generation Tachograph card is connected to a tracking service based on satellite navigation system (GPS), ensuring easier monitoring of drivers' working hours, at European level and includes two (2) secure identification certificates.

The Group, consistent to its strategy to increase the participation of new digital solutions and services, invests in strengthening its already specialized staff by hiring new specialized partners and developing solutions for the implementation and support of its client organizations that will want to adopt digital solutions. In this context, it will focus on extending the range of solutions provided to existing customers, as well as approaching new customers.

On 29/06/2020, the Boards of Directors of INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A. and LYKOS PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS S.A., subsidiaries by 100% and 99.91% respectively, decided to merge by absorbing the second from the first according to the provisions of Law 4172/2013, Law 4601/2019 and Law 4548/2018. The exchange relationship will result from the verification of the value of the assets and liabilities of the merging companies on 30/06/2020, which has been assigned to Deloitte S.A. Certified Public Accountants. This merger is not expected to have any effect on the Group's Financial Statements.

(b) Performance and financial position of the Group

The Group INFORM maintained its sales level at € 34 million excluding the one-off project of the production of security ballots for the Nigerian elections of € 4.7 million from the first half of the previous year. The operating profitability was reduced by just € 0.4 million and amounted to € 3.5 million compared to € 3.9 million in the corresponding half of 2019 due to a) the development of digital transformation solutions in Greece and Romania and b) the new services of document management provided to our existing and new customers by the companies acquired in Romania last year which contributed € 0.5 million to the profitability of the Group. These services of document management, electronic archiving services, physical archiving and certified safe destruction of documents as well as the development of digital transformation solutions contributed significantly to operating profitability and fully offset the loss of profitability from the one-off project of Nigeria ballots in the first half of 2019.

In addition to the above, the Group is also active in sectors directly affected by the current COVID-19 situation, and thus in the core business activity there is a decrease in turnover of -15% in the first half of 2020, which comes mainly from the product categories addressed to the organizations whose the operation was on lockdown by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic restriction period, thus the consumption was significantly reduced and consequently the start of contracts was delayed by our customers.

Following are the relevant tables. Table I with the results of the Group regarding the first half of 2020 and the comparison with the corresponding period last year 2019

Table Ι

01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Δ 20-19 % Δ 20-19
Revenues 33.652.850 38.419.425 (4.766.575) -12,4%
Cost of materials (20.736.759) (25.446.791) 4.710.032 -18,5%
Gross profit I 12.916.092 12.972.634 (56.542) -0,4%
Gross margin Ι 38,4% 33,8%
Production cost (6.932.109) (6.518.829) (413.280) 6,3%
Cost of sales (27.668.867) (31.965.620) 4.296.753 -13,4%
Gross profit II 5.983.983 6.453.805 (469.822) -7,3%
Gross margin ΙI 17,8% 16,8%
Other income 798.046 558.596 239.450 42,9%
Selling and distribution expenses (2.413.539) (2.270.856) (142.683) 6,3%
Administrative expenses (2.243.817) (2.016.145) (227.673) 11,3%

Research and development expenses (407.886) (280.032) (127.854) 45,7%
Other expenses (303.893) (284.455) (19.438) 6,8%
+ Depreciation & amortization 2.081.390 1.723.326 358.064 20,8%
EBITDA 3.494.285 3.884.240 (389.955) -10,0%
- Depreciation & amortization (2.081.390) (1.723.326) (358.065) 20,8%
EBIT 1.412.894 2.160.914 (748.020) -34,6%
Financial income 1.180 14.018 (12.838) -91,6%
Financial expenses (804.583) (638.409) (166.173) 26,0%
Net finance costs (803.403) (624.391) (179.011) 28,7%
EBT 609.492 1.536.523 (927.031) -60,3%
Income tax (246.050) (136.893) (109.157) 79,7%
EAT 363.442 1.399.630 (1.036.188) -74,0%

and Table II excluding the one-off project of the security ballots production for the presidential elections in Nigeria from the corresponding period last year 2019. Table II shows a significant improvement of all figures, which reflects the contribution to the results of the new document management services, as well as the significant contribution of digital transformation solutions.

01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Δ 20-19 % Δ 20-19
33.652.850 33.660.011 (7.161) 0,0%
12.916.092 11.337.799 1.578.293 13,9%
38,4% 33,7%
5.983.983 5.315.121 668.862 12,6%
3.494.285 2.745.556 748.729 27,3%
(2.081.390) (1.723.326) (358.065) 20,8%
1.412.894 1.022.230 390.664 38,2%
(803.403) (624.391) (179.011) 28,7%
609.492 397.839 211.653 53,2%
(246.050) (136.893) (109.157) 79,7%
363.442 260.946 102.496 39,3%
Operating expenses excluding depreciation &
amortization
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Δ 20-19 % Δ 20-19
Production cost (6.932.109) (6.518.829) (413.280) 6,3%
Selling and distribution expenses (2.413.539) (2.270.856) (142.683) 6,3%
Administrative expenses (2.243.817) (2.016.145) (227.673) 11,3%
Research and development expenses (407.886) (280.032) (127.854) 45,7%
+ Depreciation & amortization 2.081.390 1.723.326 358.064 20,8%
Total (9.915.960) (9.362.535) (553.425) 5,9%
% Operating expenses on sales 29,5% 24,4%

As a result of the above, the key financial profitability figures of INFORM Group are presented, as follows:

  • The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of the Group, reached € 3.5 million compared to € 3.9 million in the corresponding half of 2019, decreased by € 0.4 million or -10%, as in the EBITDA of the corresponding half of 2019 included profitability of € 1.1 million from the one-off project of the production of the security ballots for the presidential elections in Nigeria. Excluding this one-off project, EBITDA increased by + 27% compared to the corresponding half of 2019,
  • The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of the Group, reached € 1.4 million compared to € 2.2 million in the corresponding period of 2019, decreased by € 0.8 million, impacted by € 0.4 million from the higher depreciation compared to the corresponding period of 2019 due to the acquisitions took place in Romania within last year,
  • The earnings before taxes (EBT) of the Group, reached € 0.6 million compared to € 1.5 million in the corresponding half of 2019, decreased by € 0.9 million,
  • The consolidated earnings after taxes (EAT) of the Group, reached to € 0.4 million compared to € 1.4 million in the corresponding half of 2019.

The consolidated operating cash flows in the first half of 2020, reached € 0.7 m. at the same level to the corresponding period of 2019. The net debt of the Group amounted to € 20.6 m. in the first half of 2020 from € 19.5 m. in the corresponding period of 2019, increased by € 1.1 m., mainly due to the investments in Romania the previous year.

According to the above, the financial performance ratios of the Group in the first semester 2020 compared to the first semester 2019 were as follows:

  • The margin of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization amounted to 10.4% from 10.1%, increased by 0.3%,
  • The margin of earnings before interest and taxes amounted to 4.2% from 5.6%, decreased by 1.4%,
  • The margin of earnings before taxes amounted to 1.8% from 4.0%, decreased by 2.2%,
  • The performance ratio of equity amounted to 0.9% from 3.6%, decreased by 2.6%,
  • The performance ratio of assets amounted to 0.4% from 1.7%, decreased by 1.3%,
  • The ratio of liabilities to equity amounted to 1.07 at the same level with the first semester of 2019,
  • The ratio of bank debt to equity amounted to 0.6 at the same level with the first semester of 2019,
  • The ratio of liquidity amounted to 1.23 from 1.26, decreased by 0.03 basis points.

(c) Significant events after the end of the reporting period

On 09/07/2020 the Ordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. was held in which the matters of the agenda were discussed and the following decisions were taken, among others:

  • unanimously approved the annual and consolidated financial statements for the year 2019 as well as the relevant Reports of the Board of Directors and the Certified Public Accountant.
  • unanimously approved (a) the proposed by the Board of Directors distribution of profits of the fiscal year from 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 and provided the Board of Directors with the authorizations required for the payment of the dividend. Specifically, it was decided to pay a dividend of € 823.134,96, ie € 0,04 per share before withholding tax (€ 0,038 net dividend per share) and (b) the remuneration from the profits to members of the Board of Directors amounting to € 470.869,30 (before withholding tax).
  • unanimously approved the fees paid to the members of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2019 as well as the advance payment and fees to be paid for the fiscal year 2020.
  • unanimously approved the remuneration policy submitted by the Board of Directors in accordance with articles 110 111 of Law 4548/2018.
  • unanimously approved the report submitted by the Board of Directors on the salaries paid to the members of the Board of Directors during the corporate year 2019.
  • unanimously approved the amendment of article 4 of the articles of association which refers to the duration of the company which becomes indefinite.
  • unanimously approved the amendment of article 7 par. 2 of the articles of association which refers to the term of office of the Board of Directors which becomes five years.

Finally, on 17 July 2020, Law 4706/2020 was passed "Corporate governance of public limited companies, modern capital market, incorporation into Greek legislation of Directive (EU) 2017/828 of the European Parliament and of the Council, measures to implement Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and other provisions", which is intended to strengthen the corporate governance framework taking into account current trends in corporate governance. The Management of the Company will evaluate the changes that may be required in order to fully harmonize with the provisions of the above law, which will be in effect twelve (12) months after its publication in the Official Government Gazette (FEK).

Apart from the above, no further event has occurred after 30/06/2020, which may have a significant impact on the Group's financial position or operation.

(d) Main risks and uncertainties for the second half of 2020

The Group uses financial instruments for trading, financial and investment purposes. The use of financial instruments by the Group materially affects the financial position, profitability and cash flows.

The main risks arising from the financial instruments held by the Group are mainly the following:

  • Market risk (currency risk and interest rate risk)
  • Credit risk
  • Liquidity risk

Market risk

In relation to the risk arising from general market conditions, the Group has reduced exposure to this risk, due to the geographical dispersion with equal distribution of sales between Greece, Romania and other countries with major exposure to the markets of Central and Eastern Europe. A significant part of these sales is directed to the financial sector and mainly banking. The continuing negative economic conditions make the markets, in which we operate more vulnerable. However, the products we offer to our customers in both private and public sector are considered essential for their daily operation and growth. Furthermore, by achieving significant reductions in its operating expenses, the Group is particularly competitive and can offer high-level products and services at competitive prices.

Regarding the risks arising from the volatility of interest rates and exchange rates:

Exchange rate risk

The main part of economic transactions of the Group companies (Greece, Romania, Albania) take place in the currency of the main economic environment, where each company operates (in operation currency). In Romania, part of the obligations of the company is denominated in RON and in Albania is denominated in ALL.

Exposure to exchange rate fluctuations exists regarding the value of the Group's investments in Romania, only at the time of consolidation of financial statements and their translation from the functional currency RON into the presentation currency Euro.

Interest rate risk

All bank debt of the Group is connected with fluctuating interest rates, maintaining however, the option to convert into stable interest rates, depending on the market conditions.

The company does not use financial derivatives. As in the previous year, other financial assets and other financial liabilities are not affected significantly by interest rates.

Credit risk

The Group has established and applied credit control procedures in order to minimize bad debts. Sales are directed mainly to large public and private organizations with an evaluated credit rating. In any case, the Group assesses the credit risk on the basis of approved policies and procedures and recognizes a provision for impairment.

The Group applies the simplified approach for customer receivables and contract assets for the calculation of expected credit losses. Therefore, in every reference date, the Group measures the provision for a financial instrument for an amount equal to the expected credit losses over the lifetime. For determining the expected credit losses, a chronological analysis and percentages table is applied using historical data and reasonable assumptions

Liquidity risk

The Group manages its working capital needs by closely monitoring its debts, long-term financing obligations and payments. Liquidity is monitored on a daily basis and the planning of payments takes place on weekly and monthly basis. Close attention is given to the management of inventories, receivables and liabilities in order to achieve the highest possible cash liquidity for the Group.

The central financial department of the company, responsible for risk management, operates following certain rules approved by the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors through appointee members:

(a) Establishes and implements procedures and arrangements that allow the identification of risks which are associated with the activities, procedures and the Company's operating systems (notably credit risk, market risk and operational risk).

(b) Determines the acceptable level of risk.

(c) Ensures that the Group has the required capital adequacy and overall risk management arising from its operation.

(e) Estimates for development of activities in the second half of 2020

The Group having great know-how in integrated solutions - services has developed long term customer relationships offering high level products and services, at competitive prices, so as to be considered a strategic supplier of banking institutions, telecommunications and other organizations either in the private sector or in the public sector.

The Group is constantly working to create added value to its shareholders in the following areas:

New markets and new customers

It will continue to focus on the increase of market share in the existing markets, on the increase of exports, and will also focus on exploring and evaluating new growth opportunities at the sector of secure documents management and information,

New products and services

It will continue to focus on its goal of developing digital transformation solutions to further enrich the portfolio of services provided. The services Digital Onboarding, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), chatbots, e-signature and HR Payroll, are proof of the Group's strategic position and complement digital services that had already been implemented, such as the CCM (Customer Communication Management) service or Enterprise Document Management and Scanning & Archiving services.

The Group, committed to its strategy to increase the participation of new digital solutions and services, invests in strengthening its already specialized staff by hiring new specialized partners and developing solutions for the implementation and support of its client organizations that will want to adopt digital solutions. In this context, it will focus on extending the range of solutions provided to existing customers, as well as approaching new customers.

Efficiency improvement

It will further utilize low-cost facilities in order to further increase the competitiveness and profitability, it will continue to improve its efficiency and will continue to invest in new technologies that will increase production capacity and reduce costs, in order to enhance profitability.

Potential strategic co-operation opportunities

It will continue to search potential opportunities for strategic partnerships, aiming at a further strengthening of its position in the broader region of Central and Eastern Europe.

(f) Non-financial information

INFORM has incorporated the principles of Sustainable Development into its business activities, recognizing that these principles are a prerequisite for its long-term development. INFORM's key Sustainability priorities are, ensuring a healthy and safe working environment, caring for the natural environment, fulfilling of customers' needs and expectations and the harmonious co-existence with the local communities where it operates.

Policies and Management Systems

Aspiring at Sustainable Development, INFRORM has developed and adopted specific policies and puts into practice adequate management systems and procedures that uphold responsible operation and define the way in which the Company's goals are achieved. More specifically, the Company has established and implements, among others, the following policies and codes:

  • Internal Operating Regulation
  • Occupational Health and Safety Policy
  • Environmental Policy
  • Quality Policy

The management of Corporate Responsibility by INFORM is based on the development and implementation of certified management systems to all of its operations and facilities, while attaining high performance in all segments. Specifically, the following systems are applied:

  • Quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001
  • Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001.
  • Workplace Health and Safety Management System in accordance with OHSAS 18001.

All production units have been audited and certified according the above Management Systems. For INFORM, management systems are dynamic tools allowing the Company to secure its regular operation and to achieve continuous improvement. The implementation of certified management systems plays a very important role in achieving the goals set by the Company, and secures all their operations in light of the ongoing demands for effective risk management.

Caring for Our People

The Company focuses on making continuous investments in human capital, by encouraging initiative taking for synergies, and on continuous development through training. INFORM keeps relations of trust with all employees, while seeking to maintain a safe and discrimination-free working environment that offers at all times training opportunities and fair rewarding.

The Company's main concern is to secure optimum working environment demonstrating fairness and equal reward, showing respect for human rights, diversity and equal opportunities to all employees. The policies and initiatives of INFORM that concern human resources aim at the effectively recruitment, development and retaining of employees. Steadily oriented to human values, the Company strives to implement responsible management practices by focusing on material issues such as:

  • ensuring of the health and safety of its employees
  • creating a work environment of fair reward, respecting human rights and diversity
  • safeguarding of jobs
  • providing equal opportunities for all employees
  • ensuring ongoing training and education
  • providing additional benefits

In total, the Group's personnel reached 513 employees at 30/06/2020 from 388 on 30/06/2019 with the increase coming mainly from the staff of the newly acquired companies in Romania.

INFORM seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most competent individuals so as to ensure that business goals and priorities are achieved.

Environmental Responsibility

INFORM, has carried out the assessment of its environmental aspects, confirming that there is not a significant burden on the environment deriving from its operations. However, recognizing the importance of environmental protection for all of its stakeholders, the Company is stepping up its efforts to monitor and improve its environmental performance. In this context, INFORM has implemented an Environmental Management System, certified according to ISO 14001.

The purpose of implementing an Environmental Management System, is to effectively manage any significant environmental aspects and impacts that arise from the Company's operations in order to minimize any possibility of environmental spill. In addition, the Environmental Management System ensures the harmonization of the Company's operation with the relevant environmental legislation, while achieving continuous environmental improvement.

Detailed information on INFORM's Corporate Responsibility programs and action plan are presented in Corporate Responsibility Report 2018 (June 2019), which is presented on the Company's website www.informlykos.com. The Corporate Responsibility Report is an important tool as it reflects and communicates the way in which the Company responds to important/material issues and to stakeholders' expectations.

(g) Research and Development

The Group's research and development strategy focuses on the following objectives:

  • Innovative products and market-oriented solutions as the basis for the continuation of growth strategy
  • Optimizing the use of resources and production processes.

Especially in the digital era, effective research and development is important as product cycles are short and the requirements of partners and end customers are evolving. This is particularly valid for the digital printing sector. We perceive these changes as opportunities and rely on R&D experts so that we can offer unique services to our customers that will help us grow in the short and long term.

(h) Significant transactions with related parties

The transactions between the company and its related parties within the first half of 2020, were conducted on usual market terms (arm's length), and did not sufficiently differ from the respective transactions conducted in the previous years and therefore, they do not materially affect the financial position and performance of the parent within the first six-month period of the current year.

Amounts in thousand Euro 01/01-30/06/2020

Parent Company - from/to subsidiaries Sales of
services
Receivables Liabilities
INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A. 269 64 196
S.C. INFORM LYKOS S.A. (ROMANIA) 272 314 0
TERRANE LTD 0 2.500 0
INFORM ALBANIA SH.P.K. 9 71 0
Total 550 2.949 196

The sales of the parent company to: «INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A.», «S.C. INFORM LYKOS S.A. (ROMANIA)» and «INFORM ALBANIA SH.P.K.» are mainly related to supporting services of its subsidiaries, in particular for the provision of consulting services in the fields of general administration, financial management, sales, marketing, IT, research and development, and in general any kind of services that will enhance the know-how of the subsidiaries and ensure their smooth and orderly running of the operation, as well as their development, always in accordance with the specifications set by the Group.

(i) Branches

The Company has no branches.

(j) Own shares

There are no own shares.

Koropi, 06 August 2020

Panagiotis Lykos Panagiotis Spyropoulos Chairman of the Board of Directors Vice Chairman & Group CEO

C) REVIEW REPORT ON INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

To the Board of Directors of "INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A."

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed company and consolidated statement of financial position of INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. (the "Company"), as of 30 June 2020 and the related condensed company and consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income , changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and the selected explanatory notes, which comprise the interim condensed financial information and which form an integral part of the six-month financial report as required by L.3556/2007.

Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of this condensed interim financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as they have been adopted by the European Union and applied to interim financial reporting (International Accounting Standard "IAS 34"). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim condensed financial information based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, as they have been transposed into Greek Legislation and consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34.

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements

Our review did not identify any material inconsistency or misstatement in the statements of the members of the Board of Directors and the information of the six-month Board of Director's report, according to article 5 and 5a of L. 3556/2007, with the accompanying condensed interim financial information.

Athens, 06 August 2020 The certified chartered accountant

Nikos Garbis SOEL Reg. No. 25011

D) INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The attached interim condensed financial statements that constitute an integral part of the interim financial report under Article 5 of Law 3556/2007, were approved by the Board of Directors of the issuer (hereinafter INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. or the Company) on 06.08.2020 and have been published on the Company's website - www.informlykos.com, as well as on the ASE website where they will remain at the disposal of investors for at least ten (10) years from their preparation and publication date. It is noted that the annual financial statements, audit reports of the statutory auditor and the reports of the board of directors of the subsidiaries are posted at the site www.informlykos.com.

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Position of the Group for the period ended as at 30/06/2020 and the corresponding comparative figures of previous year 31/12/2019 are the following:

THE GROUP
Notes 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 14 44.412.516 45.602.126
Intangible assets 15 10.877.374 11.019.766
Other receivables 16 27.741 27.521
Deferred tax assets 453.560 399.343
Non-current assets 55.771.190 57.048.756
Inventories 6.554.137 6.237.849
Contract assets 1.176.282 1.337.474
Current income tax assets 262.753 305.282
Trade receivables 16 12.589.673 11.454.526
Other receivables 16 837.932 982.994
Receivables from related parties 16 699.958 302.810
Cash and cash equivalents 17 3.675.048 4.066.858
Current assets 25.795.782 24.687.795
Total assets 81.566.973 81.736.551
Equity
Share capital 12.758.592 12.758.592
Share premium 9.436.797 9.436.797
Reserves 13.092.016 13.358.697
Retained profits 3.927.124 3.716.990
Equity attributable to shareholders of the
Parent Company
39.214.528 39.271.075
Non-controlling interests 192.965 139.427
Total Equity 39.407.493 39.410.502
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 18 18.824.603 20.252.529
Employee benefits 1.130.689 1.112.245
Other payables 19 23.265 23.265
Deferred tax liabilities 1.274.190 1.278.546
Non-current liabilities 21.252.748 22.666.585
Current tax liabilities 131.710 239.185
Loans and borrowings 18 5.453.807 3.821.570
Trade payables 19 11.008.565 11.390.777
Other payables 19 2.109.831 2.199.435
Contract liabilities 134.738 205.135
Liabilities to related parties 19 1.785.855 1.517.414
Provisions 282.227 285.948
Current Liabilities 20.906.732 19.659.464
Total Liabilities 42.159.480 42.326.049
Total Equity and Liabilities 81.566.973 81.736.551

Company's Statement of Financial Position

The Statement of Financial Position of the Company for the period ended as at 30/06/2020 and the corresponding comparative figures of previous year 31/12/2019 are the following:

THE COMPANY
Notes 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 14 86.776 66.070
Intangible assets 15 119.140 138.338
Investments in subsidiaries 35.015.132 35.015.132
Deferred tax assets 194.028 197.532
Non-current assets 35.415.075 35.417.072
Current income tax assets 210.337 290.315
Receivables from related parties 16 2.951.720 1.203.512
Cash and cash equivalents 17 1.244.735 1.932.751
Current assets 4.406.792 3.426.578
Total assets 39.821.868 38.843.650
Equity
Share capital 12.758.592 12.758.592
Share premium 9.436.797 9.436.797
Reserves 13.074.144 13.074.144
Retained profits 3.713.406 1.309.009
Total Equity 38.982.938 36.578.542
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 18 41.647 18.481
Employee benefits 44.423 42.002
Other payables 19 23.265 0
Non-current liabilities 109.335 60.483
Current tax liabilities 110.357 110.357
Loans and borrowings 18 5.922 9.951
Trade payables 19 162.795 0
Other payables 19 254.087 818.332
Liabilities to related parties 19 196.433 1.265.986
Current Liabilities 729.594 2.204.626
Total Liabilities 838.929 2.265.108
Total Equity and Liabilities 39.821.868 38.843.650

Consolidated Income Statement

The Income Statement of the Group for the period 01/01 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE GROUP
Notes 01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Revenue 8 33.652.850 38.419.425
Cost of sales 9 (27.668.867) (31.965.620)
Gross profit 5.983.983 6.453.805
Other income 798.046 558.596
Selling and distribution expenses (2.413.539) (2.270.856)
Administrative expenses (2.243.817) (2.016.145)
Research and development expenses (407.886) (280.032)
Other expenses (303.893) (284.455)
+ Depreciation & amorisation 2.081.390 1.723.326
EBITDA 3.494.285 3.884.240
- Depreciation & amorisation (2.081.390) (1.723.326)
EBIT 1.412.894 2.160.914
Financial income 10 1.180 14.018
Financial expenses 10 (804.583) (638.409)
Net finance costs (803.403) (624.391)
Profits / (losses) before taxes 609.492 1.536.523
Income tax expense 12 (246.050) (136.893)
Profits / (losses) after taxes for the period 363.442 1.399.630
Profits / (losses) attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company 213.997 1.399.336
Non-controlling interests 149.444 293
363.442 1.399.630

Company's Income Statement

The Income Statement of the Company for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE COMPANY
Notes 01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Revenue 8 549.832 18.834.194
Cost of sales 9 0 (15.509.929)
Gross profit 549.832 3.324.265
Other income 400 235.218
Selling and distribution expenses
0 (1.444.971)
Administrative expenses (638.533) (1.119.265)
Research and development expenses 0 (280.032)
Other expenses (2.512) (46.109)
Non-recurring expenses 26.922 1.147.167
+ Depreciation & amorisation (63.892) 1.816.274
EBITDA (26.922) (1.147.167)
- Depreciation & amorisation (90.814) 669.107
Financial income 10 2.501.030 13.995
Financial expenses 10 (2.316) (414.967)
Net finance costs 2.498.714 (400.972)
Profits / (losses) before taxes 2.407.901 268.135
Income tax expense 12 (3.504) 58.802
Profits / (losses) after taxes for the period 2.404.397 326.937

Note: In the fiscal year 2019, the spin-off of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems was concluded, with transformation date 30/06/2019, therefore the figures of the previous period 1/1-30/6/2019 are not comparable to those of the presented period 1/1-30/6/2020. An extensive report on the subject is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in note 1 of the financial statements for the previous fiscal year 2019 (www.informlykos.com).

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

The Statement of Comprehensive Income of the Group for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE GROUP
Notes 01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Profits after taxes 363.442 1.399.630
Other comprehensive income
Items that will never be reclassified to profit
or loss
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 4 0 (554.829)
Related tax 0 138.707
0 (416.122)
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit
or loss
Foreign operations - foreign currency translation
differences
13 (270.295) (344.808)
(270.295) (344.808)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (270.295) (760.930)
Total comprehensive income 93.147 638.700
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the Parent Company
Non-controlling interests (52.683) 637.967
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 145.830 733
93.147 638.700

The accompanying explanatory notes constitute an integral part of the presented financial statements.

Company's Statement of Comprehensive Income

The Statement of Comprehensive Income of the Company for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE COMPANY
Notes 01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Profits / (Losses) after taxes 2.404.397 326.936
Other comprehensive income
Items that will never be reclassified to profit
or loss
Revaluation of property, plant and equipment 4 0 (554.829)
Related tax 0
0
138.707
(416.122)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 0 (416.122)
Total comprehensive income 2.404.397 (89.185)

Note: In the fiscal year 2019, the spin-off of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems was concluded, with transformation date 30/06/2019, therefore the figures of the previous period 1/1-30/6/2019 are not comparable to those of the presented period 1/1-30/6/2020. An extensive report on the subject is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in note 1 of the financial statements for the previous fiscal year 2019 (www.informlykos.com).

The accompanying explanatory notes constitute an integral part of the presented financial statements.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

The Statement of Changes in Equity of the Group is the following:

THE GROUP For the period ended 30 June 2020
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share
capital
Share
premium
Translation
and other
reserves
Revaluation
reserve
IAS 19
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance at 31 December 2019 12.758.592 9.436.797 (2.436.962) 16.001.048 (205.390) 3.716.990 39.271.075 139.427 39.410.502
Profits
/ (losses)
0 0 0 0 0 213.997 213.997 149.444 363.442
Other comprehensive income 0 0 (266.680) 0 0 0 (266.680) (3.614) (270.295)
Total comprehensive income 0 0 (266.680) 0 0 213.997 (52.683) 145.830 93.147
Dividend distribution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (92.191) (92.191)
Other movements 0 0 0 0 0 (3.864) (3.864) (102) (3.965)
Balance at 30 June 2020 12.758.592 9.436.797 (2.703.642) 16.001.048 (205.390) 3.927.124 39.214.528 192.965 39.407.493

THE GROUP For the period ended 30 June 2019
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share
capital
Share
premium
Translation
and other
reserves
Revaluation
reserve
IAS 19
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interest
Total
equity
Balance at 31 December 2018 12.758.592 13.805.791 (1.883.468) 16.224.969 (153.652) (867.435) 39.884.798 290.609 40.175.407
Profits
/ (losses)
0 0 0 0 0 1.399.336 1.399.336 293 1.399.630
Other comprehensive income 0 0 (345.248) (416.122) 0 0 (761.369) 440 (760.930)
Total comprehensive income 0 0 (345.248) (416.122) 0 1.399.336 637.967 733 638.700
Balance at 30 June 2019 12.758.592 13.805.791 (2.228.716) 15.808.847 (153.652) 531.901 40.522.764 291.342 40.814.106

Company's statement of changes in equity

The statement of changes in equity of the Company is the following:

THE COMPANY For the period ended 30 June 2020
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share
capital
Share
premium
Revaluation
reserve
IAS 19
reserve
Other
Reserves
Retained
earnings
Total
Balance at 31 December 2019 12.758.592 9.436.797 0 0 13.074.144 1.309.009 36.578.542
Profits
/ (losses)
0 0 0 0 0 2.404.397 2.404.397
Total comprehensive income 0 0 0 0 0 2.404.397 2.404.397
Balance at 30 June 2020 12.758.592 9.436.797 0 0 13.074.144 3.713.406 38.982.938
THE COMPANY For the period ended 30 June 2019
Attributable to owners of the Company
Share Share Revaluation IAS 19

Attributable to owners of the Company

Share
capital
Share
premium
Revaluation
reserve
IAS 19
reserve
Other
Reserves
Retained
earnings
Total
Balance at 31 December 2018 12.758.592 13.805.791 5.813.820 (153.652) 7.707.254 (4.329.736) 35.602.069
Profits
/ (losses)
0 0 0 0 0 326.936 326.936
Other comprehensive income 0 0 (416.122) 0 0 0 (416.122)
Total comprehensive income 0 0 (416.122) 0 0 326.936 (89.185)
Balance at 30 June 2019 12.758.592 13.805.791 5.397.698 (153.652) 7.707.254 (4.002.800) 35.512.883

Note: In the fiscal year 2019, the spin-off of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems was concluded, with transformation date 30/06/2019, therefore the figures of the previous period 1/1- 30/6/2019 are not comparable to those of the presented period 1/1-30/6/2020. An extensive report on the subject is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in note 1 of the financial statements for the previous fiscal year 2019 (www.informlykos.com).

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Cash flows of the Group for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE GROUP
01/01 - 01/01 -
30/6/2020 30/6/2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Profits / (Losses) before taxes 609.492 1.536.522
Adjustments for:
– Depreciation & amortisation
– Net finance cost
2.081.390
803.403
1.723.326
624.391
– Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment 0 (1.057)
– Foreign exchange differences included in EBIT (52.046) 2.413
– Change in long-term employee benefits & provisions 18.445 16.827
– Other (21.830) (917)
3.438.854 3.901.505
Changes in:
– Inventories (316.288) (2.128.906)
– Trade and other receivables (1.226.039) (1.045.149)
– Trade and other payables (273.772) 434.294
Cash generated from operating activities 1.622.755 1.161.744
Taxes paid (330.284) (6.664)
Interest paid (612.284) (473.934)
Net cash from (used in) operating activities 680.186 681.146
Cash flows from investment activities
Interest received 1.043 13.997
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 0 32.400
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets (1.066.393) (1.562.487)
Acquisition of other investments 0 (2.513.305)
Net cash from (used in) investing activities (1.065.349) (4.029.395)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from loans & borrowings 1.850.816 17.074.512
Payment of loans (1.176.728) (17.581.717)
Payment of finance lease liabilities (505.889) (504.468)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (160.471) 0
Net cash from (used in) financing activities 7.729 (1.011.672)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (377.434) (4.359.921)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 4.066.858 5.944.584
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held (14.376) (7.793)
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 3.675.048 1.576.870

Company's statement of Cash Flows

Cash flows of the Company for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 and the respective comparative figures of the previous period are the following:

THE COMPANY
01/01 -
30/6/2020
01/01 -
30/6/2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Profits / (Losses) before taxes 2.407.901 268.135
Adjustments for:
– Depreciation & amortisation 26.922 1.147.167
– Net finance cost (2.498.714) 400.972
– Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment 0 (1.057)
– Change in long-term employee benefits & provisions 2.422 16.827
– Other 0 24.805
(61.470) 1.856.848
Changes in:
– Inventories 0 (808.270)
– Trade and other receivables (1.748.208) (347.673)
– Trade and other payables (46.695) 82.800
Cash generated from operating activities (1.856.373) 783.705
Taxes paid / income tax returns 78.935 0
Interest paid (2.316) (255.088)
Net cash from (used in) operating activities (1.779.754) 528.617
Cash flows from investment activities
Interest received 1.030 17.535
Dividend received 1.100.000 0
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 0 32.400
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment & intangible assets 0 (699.388)
Net cash from (used in) investing activities 1.101.030 (649.453)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of loans 0 (3.700.000)
Payment of finance lease liabilities (9.292) (305.306)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities (9.292) (4.005.306)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (688.016) (4.126.142)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 1.932.751 5.183.007
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 1.244.735 1.056.865

Note: In the fiscal year 2019, the spin-off of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems was concluded, with transformation date 30/06/2019, therefore the figures of the previous period 1/1-30/6/2019 are not comparable to those of the presented period 1/1-30/6/2020. An extensive report on the subject is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in note 1 of the financial statements for the previous fiscal year 2019 (www.informlykos.com).

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Reporting entity

The Group INFORM is a fast-growing Group of companies, forming the market in the business area of Information Management under the brand INFORM. Nowadays, the Group is operating internationally and is a leader in the field of secure management of documents and information, in the markets of Central and Eastern Europe in the Public and Private Sector. It owns three production units in Athens (Greece), Bucharest (Romania) and Tirana (Albania). The entities and activities of the Information Management sector refer to the parent company INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. based in Greece.

The registered office of the parent company INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. (the Company) is in Koropi Attica, 5th km. of Varis-Koropiou Avenue.

During the year and specifically on December 27th, the spin-off process of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems of "INFORM P. LYKOS S.A. PROCESSING & DEVELOPMENT OF PRINTED INFORMATION SYSTEMS" was completed, with its contribution to a new 100% subsidiary under the corporate name "INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A." in accordance with the provisions of Law 4601/2019, Law 4548/2018 and the article 54 of Law 4172/2013. After the completion of the above spin-off and the consequent modification of its name and purpose, the name of the parent company of the Group is hereinafter "INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A.". An extensive relevant report and including the financial figures of the sector and the operational implications is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in paragraph 3.2. of the annual report of the Board of Directors that accompanies the financial statements of the previous fiscal year 2019.

The main business purpose of the parent company INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. is the participation in the capital of companies of any kind and the provision of support services to its subsidiaries. In particular, it generates revenue from the provision of consulting services in the fields of general administration, financial management, sales, marketing, IT, research and development, and in general from any kind of service that will enhance the know-how of the subsidiaries and ensure their smooth operation, as well as their development, always in accordance with the specifications set by the Group.

The Board of Directors approved the present financial statements on 06/08/2020.

2. Basis of accounting

The accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements (hereinafter "financial statements"), have been prepared by the Management based on historic cost principal, as modified following the adjustment of certain assets and liabilities at fair values through the results and the going concern principle and are in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (hereinafter "IFRS") and the International Accounting Standards (hereinafter "IAS"), as adopted by the European Union (according to the Regulation (EC) No. 1606/ 2002 of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union at July 19th, 2002) and published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and also their interpretations, as published by the International Financial Reporting Interpretation Committee (I.F.R.I.C.) of the IASB. The period of application of each IAS/IFRS is set by the relative regulations published by the competent commission of the European Union.

The accompanying interim condensed financial statements were prepared under the same accounting policies and methods of calculation as those applied for the preparation of the annual financial statements as of 31/12/2019, apart from the changes arising following the adoption of new or revised IAS - IFRS or Interpretations that are effective on or after January 1st 2020. The aforementioned changes are described in the note 27.

Regarding the suitability of the use of the going concern assumption for the preparation of the financial statements given the data of the Greek and world economy as formed until today due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following are noted:

In order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have implemented a series of restrictive measures, which have led the Greek and global economies into a period of recession, the economic consequences of which cannot be accurately determined in present stage. The consequences will largely depend on the duration and intensity of the recession and the recovery measures expected to be implemented by the Greek government and the European Union.

The Management of the Group, evaluating its financial position, the impact of the pandemic on its strategic orientation and objectives, the impact of COVID-19 in general on its operation and examining its key financial data, concluded that the going concern assumption is suitable for the preparation of the presented financial statements. The impact of the pandemic on the Group is manageable and is not expected to significantly affect its financial position and performance even in a possible new outbreak of the pandemic, in a reasonable and manageable extent based on the current data. In order to reach the above conclusion, in particular, the Management of the Group took into account, the following data:

Impact Assessment of COVID-19

-Sales

During the first half of 2020, the Group's sales amounted to € 33,7 m. compared to € 38,4 m. in the corresponding half of last year, presenting a decrease of € 4,7 m. or 12,3%, which is mainly due to the non-recurring project of the security ballots production for the presidential elections in Nigeria by € 4,7 m. that took place within the first quarter of 2019. With the exception of this project, sales are at the same level as last year, due to a) the development of digital transformation solutions in Greece and Romania and b) the new document management services provided to our existing and new customers which resulted by the acquisitions made in Romania last year. In addition to the above, the Group operates in sectors directly affected by the current crisis, and thus in core business activity there is a decrease in turnover of -15% in the first half of

2020, which occured mainly from product categories that are addressed to organizations for which the government restricted their operation during the first cycle of the pandemic, thus significantly reducing consumption and consequently delaying the start of contracts by our customers. Based on the current data, without taking into account a possible new round of restrictive measures within 2020, on an annual basis the Group expects a decrease in turnover of -15% in the core business activity that mainly concerns private sector companies within the country but also abroad.

- Operating expenses - Equipment

The expenses and the additional equipment which was acquired by the Group in order to adjust to the operating conditions based on hygiene protocols were immaterial. It is noted that expenses related to transportation, travels and other relevant costs were significantly reduced.

- Impairment of non-financial assets

The Management of the Group carried out an evaluation that did not identify events or conditions that indicate the existence of possible impairment for non-financial assets.

- Impairment of financial assets

The Group's sales are mainly to large public and private organizations which are creditworthy. The Group's policy is to trade only with creditworthy customers. The Management of the Group carried out a relevant evaluation which did not identify any indications of impairment of financial assets nor significant increases in credit risk.

3. Functional and presentation currency

The consolidated and separate financial statements are presented in euro, which is the functional currency of the Company. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest unit euro (without decimals), unless otherwise indicated.

4. Use of judgements and estimates

For the preparation of these consolidated financial statements, the Management has made judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the published amounts of assets and liabilities as at the financial statements preparation date. These also affect the disclosures of contingent receivables and liabilities as at the financial statements preparation date, as well as the publicized amounts of incomes and expenses.

Judgments, estimates and assumptions are based on the experience from previous years and other factors, included the expectations of future events that are considered reasonable under the particular conditions, while estimates and underlying assumptions are revaluated on an ongoing basis, making the best use of all the available data. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Significant judgments and estimates used by the Group under the preparation of the presented interim financial statements are the same as the ones used under the preparation of the previous year annual financial statements.

Fair value measurement

As part of the implementation of IFRS, the Group has an obligation or option to revalue assets and liabilities at fair value.

The fair value measurement is based on the market and not on a particular entity. For certain assets and liabilities may be available observable market transactions or market information. For other assets and liabilities may not be available observable market transactions or market information. However, the objective of measuring fair value is the same in both cases to estimate the price at which it would take place a normal transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions (ie an exit price at the measurement date from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability).

Even when there is no observable market to provide pricing information on the sale of an asset or transfer a liability at the measurement date, the fair value measurement should consider that a transaction occurs on that date, considering the transaction from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. This alleged transaction constitutes the basis for valuation of the sale price of the asset or transfer the liability. Especially for liabilities if no observable market to provide valuation information on the transfer of a liability (ie when the contractual and other legal restrictions prevent the transfer of such data) may be observable market for such obligation if the other party holds as an asset (ie corporate bonds).

The assets and liabilities of the Group measured at fair value are mainly non-financial assets, in particular, real estate items, owned and used by the Group (self-owned and investment property) are monitored at fair value by using measurement techniques and are analytically presented in the relative Notes to the financial statements for the year ended as at December 31, 2019 (13 (B)). The fair value of these assets has not changed substantially and therefore remains the same as they were valued at 31/12/2019.

5. Financial Risks

The financial risks and their management policies have not changed in relation to those detailed in the most recent annual financial statements.

We particularly note that the Group does not hold financial assets that can be traded in active markets.

6. Operating segments

The Group maintains one strategic segment, the "Information Management" (printing segment), which is its reportable segment. Every unit of the segment offers same products and services, and requires the same technology and marketing strategies.

The activity of the printing segment mainly extents geographically in two countries Greece and Romania. This geographic allocation is the designated factor for the segmentation of printing segment.

These operating segments are monitored by the Head of Risk and Strategic decisions of the Group (Group CEO).

Information related to each reportable segment is set out below. Segment "profit before tax" is used to measure performance because management believes that this information is the most relevant in evaluating the results of the respective segments.

30/6/2020 Greece Romania Other Eliminations Total
Revenues 13.546.664 19.729.141 377.045 0 33.652.850
Intersegment revenues 359.229 1.123.488 0 (1.482.717) 0
Segment revenues 13.905.893 20.852.629 377.045 (1.482.717) 33.652.850
Cost of sales (11.257.395) (17.248.884) (304.099) 1.141.510 (27.668.867)
Gross profit 2.648.498 3.603.746 72.946 (341.207) 5.983.983
Other income 302.247 775.005 0 (279.205) 798.046
Selling and distribution expenses (1.253.682) (1.248.607) 0 88.750 (2.413.539)
Administrative expenses (1.282.786) (1.172.531) (62.874) 274.374 (2.243.817)
Research and development expenses (407.886) 0 0 (407.886)
Other expenses (38.869) (521.639) (991) 257.606 (303.893)
+ Depreciation & amortization 1.182.764 880.088 18.538 0 2.081.390
EBITDA 1.150.287 2.316.060 27.619 319 3.494.284
- Depreciation & amortization (1.182.764) (880.088) (18.538) 0 (2.081.390)
EBIT (32.477) 1.435.972 9.080 319 1.412.894
Financial income 1.043 137 19.367 (19.367) 1.180
Financial expenses (388.417) (411.806) (22.128) 17.768 (804.583)
Net finance costs (387.373) (411.669) (2.761) (1.599) (803.403)
Profit / (loss) before tax (419.851) 1.024.303 6.319 (1.281) 609.491
Income tax expense 62.715 (306.334) (2.431) 0 (246.050)
Profit / (loss) (357.136) 717.970 3.888 (1.281) 363.442
30/6/2019 Greece Romania Other Eliminations Total
Revenues 18.081.788 19.903.094 434.543 0 38.419.425
Intersegment revenues 752.406 1.566.938 0 (2.319.344) 0
Segment revenues 18.834.194 21.470.031 434.543 (2.319.344) 38.419.425
Cost of sales (15.509.929) (18.136.674) (430.780) 2.111.763 (31.965.620)
Gross profit 3.324.265 3.333.358 3.763 (207.581) 6.453.805
Other income 235.218 377.978 43.108 (97.708) 558.596
Selling and distribution expenses (1.444.971) (933.417) 0 107.532 (2.270.856)
Administrative expenses (1.119.265) (996.562) (58.380) 158.062 (2.016.145)
Research and development expenses (280.032) 0 0 0 (280.032)
Other expenses (46.109) (276.237) (1.804) 39.694 (284.455)
+ Depreciation & amortization 1.147.167 523.268 52.891 0 1.723.326
EBITDA 1.816.273 2.028.389 39.578 (1) 3.884.239
- Depreciation & amortization (1.147.167) (523.268) (52.891) 0 (1.723.326)
EBIT 669.107 1.505.121 (13.313) (1) 2.160.914
Financial income 13.995 21 2 0 14.018
Financial expenses (414.967) (221.130) (2.312) (638.409)
Net finance costs (400.972) (221.109) (2.310) 0 (624.391)
Profit / (loss) before tax 268.135 1.284.011 (15.623) (1) 1.536.522
Income tax expense 58.802 (205.448) 9.754 (136.893)
Profit / (loss) 326.936 1.078.563 (5.869) (1) 1.399.630

The allocation of assets, liabilities, capital expenditure and depreciation to operating segments is as follows:

30/6/2020 Greece Romania Other Eliminations Total
Assets 35.564.557 44.647.661 617.441 737.314 81.566.973
Liabilities 22.270.451 21.002.286 236.787 (1.350.044) 42.159.480
Capital expenditures (1/1-30/6/2020) 732.693 570.058 0 0 1.302.750
Depreciation (1/1-30/6/2020) 1.182.764 880.088 18.538 0 2.081.390

30/6/2019 Greece Romania Other Eliminations Total
Assets 35.168.654 43.549.357 1.671.873 1.346.666 81.736.551
Liabilities 22.617.412 20.259.600 188.813 (739.776) 42.326.049
Capital expenditures (1/1-30/6/2019) 699.388 4.786.102 45.803 0 5.531.293
Depreciation (1/1-30/6/2019) 1.147.167 523.268 52.891 0 1.723.326

7. Seasonality or cyclicality of interim business operations

The Group sales do not record significant seasonality and, therefore, are mainly equally allocated within the two semesters of the year. Furthermore, there is no indication of changes to assets, liabilities, equity, profit or cash flows caused by the unusual events regarding nature or size.

Note: In the fiscal year 2019, the spin-off of the production, processing, development and trading sector of printed information systems was concluded, with transformation date 30/06/2019, therefore the figures of the previous period 1/1-30/6/2019 are not comparable to those of the presented period 1/1-30/6/2020. An extensive report on the subject is presented in the Information Memorandum of the Group published at 12/11/2019 as well as in note 1 of the financial statements for the previous fiscal year 2019 (www.informlykos.com).

8. Revenues

A. Revenues by category

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01- 01/01- 01/01- 01/01-
30/6/2020 30/6/2019 30/6/2020 30/6/2019
Sales of goods 12.446.055 17.990.198 0 8.850.735
Rendering of services 16.147.348 13.052.848 549.832 3.415.717
Sales of merchandise 5.059.448 7.376.379 0 6.567.743
Total 33.652.850 38.419.425 549.832 18.834.194

B. Revenues by geographical region

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
West Europe 1.058.957 910.717 0 886.690
Central & Eastern Europe 32.307.228 32.263.462 549.832 14.552.052
Asia & Africa 286.665 5.245.247 0 3.395.452
Total 33.652.850 38.419.425 549.832 18.834.194

Sales declined mainly due to the project of the production of Nigerian security ballot in the fiscal year 2019, more information is mentioned in the report of the Board of Directors.

9. Cost of sales

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Employee compensation and expenses 3.004.087 2.770.046 0 1.570.128
Cost of inventories recognized as expense 6.580.304 10.752.796 0 4.678.949
Cost of services 10.926.315 10.283.987 0 1.591.885
Cost of merchandise 3.230.140 4.410.008 0 5.373.162
Third party fees 603.023 592.535 0 212.011
Utilities and maintenance expenses 804.457 850.124 0 560.540
Rentals from property and machinery 108.673 63.817 0 61.578
Tax and duties 59.700 47.104 0 20.242
Transportation expenses 8.917 2.644 0 2.890
Other consumable materials 624.944 750.800 0 498.383

Depreciation and amortisation 1.547.734 1.302.822 0 822.155
Other expenses 170.574 138.936 0 118.007
Total 27.668.867 31.965.620 0 15.509.929

Cost of Sales declined mainly due to the project of the production of Nigerian security ballot in the fiscal year 2019, more information is mentioned in the report of the Board of Directors.

10. Net Finance Costs

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Interest income from loans and receivables 1.180 14.018 1.030 13.995
Dividend income* 0 0 2.500.000 0
Financial income 1.180 14.018 2.501.030 13.995
Interest expense 614.387 546.898 1.678 394.034
Commissions of letters of guarantee 53.911 70.983 0 14.459
Losses from foreign exchange differences 118.476 11.869 0 0
Other financial expenses 17.808 8.659 637 6.474
Finance costs 804.583 638.409 2.316 414.967
Net finance costs recognised in profit or loss (803.403) (624.391) 2.498.714 (400.972)

*concerns the distribution of dividends from the Group's activity in Romania through our subsidiary TERRANE LTD in Cyprus.

11. Earnings / (losses) per share

A. Basic earnings or basis (losses) per share

All shares of the Company are ordinary. The calculation of earnings / (losses) per share is based on the following earnings / (losses) per share attributable to the ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of ordinary outstanding shares.

THE GROUP
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Profits / (losses) attributable to the owners of the
Company
213.997 1.399.336

B. Weighted-average number of ordinary shares

2020 2019
Issued ordinary shares at 1 January 20.578.374 20.578.374
Weighted - average number of ordinary shares
at 30th June
20.578.374 20.578.374

C. Earnings per share

01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Profit / (loss) per share 0,0104 0,0680

12. Income taxes

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Current tax expense
Current year income tax
(164.835) (768) 0 0

Adjustment for prior years (155.343) 0 0 0
(320.179) (768) 0 0
Deferred taxation
Origination and reversal of temporary differences 74.129 (136.125) (3.504) 58.802
74.129 (136.125) (3.504) 58.802
Total (246.050) (136.893) (3.504) 58.802

13. Foreign currency translation differences arising from conversion of foreign operations financial statements

Foreign currency translation differences amounting to (€ 270.295) recognized in OCI for the period 1/1 - 30/06/2020 (1/1 - 30/6/2019: € 344.808) mainly pertain to foreign currency translation differences arising from conversion of the financial statements of the Group subsidiaries in Romania («S.C. INFORM LYKOS S.A.», «COMPAPER CONVERTING S.A.», «NEXT DOCS ECM EXPERT S.R.L.» and «NEXT DOCS CONFIDENTIAL S.R.L.») and in Albania («INFORM ALBANIA SH.P.K.»), from functional currency to the financial statements presentation currency (Euro).

14. Property, plant and equipment

A. Changes within the period

THE GROUP
Land and
buildings
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures
and fittings
Under
construction
Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2019 52.107.921 49.247.721 6.416.933 118.665 107.891.240
Additions 204.120 1.981.515 118.288 469.482 2.773.405
Disposals 0 (88.627) (1.220) (96.506) (186.353)
Revaluation (554.829) 0 0 0 (554.829)
Reclassifications 978.845 1.281.536 (39.463) (376.997) 1.843.921
Acquisitions through business combinations 10.013 520.988 36.001 0 567.002
Effect of movements in exchange rates (470.762) (288.199) (4.900) (2.109) (765.970)
Balance at 31 December 2019 52.275.308 52.654.934 6.525.639 112.535 111.568.416
Balance at 1 January 2020 52.275.308 52.654.934 6.525.639 112.535 111.568.416
Additions 46.264 513.777 40.751 202.012 802.804
Disposals 0 (16.686) 0 (207.929) (224.616)
Reclassifications 0 0 1.859 (1.859) 0
Effect of movements in exchange rates (248.964) (189.399) (5.432) (1.057) (444.851)
Balance at 30 June 2020 52.072.608 52.962.627 6.562.817 103.701 111.701.753
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses
Balance at 1 January 2019 19.050.626 36.394.048 5.874.076 0 61.318.750
Depreciation 519.109 2.178.238 179.591 0 2.876.938
Acquisitions through business combinations 6.932 220.038 0 0 226.970
Disposals 0 (56.684) (1.220) 0 (57.904)
Reclassifications 978.845 904.539 (39.463) 0 1.843.921
Effect of movements in exchange rates (45.181) (193.637) (3.567) 0 (242.385)
Balance at 31 December 2019 20.510.330 39.446.543 6.009.416 0 65.966.290
Balance at 1 January 2020 20.510.330 39.446.543 6.009.416 0 65.966.290
Depreciation 262.831 1.142.217 74.993 0 1.480.040
Disposals 0 (4.662) 0 0 (4.662)
Effect of movements in exchange rates (26.037) (122.915) (3.478) 0 (152.430)
Balance at 30 June 2020 20.747.124 40.461.182 6.080.931 0 67.289.237
Carrying amounts
Balance at 31 December 2019 31.764.977 13.208.391 516.222 112.535 45.602.126
Balance at 30 June 2020 31.325.484 12.501.444 481.886 103.701 44.412.516
Land and
buildings
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
Under
construction
Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2019 32.611.395 32.872.303 5.417.275 31.300 70.932.273
Additions 104.082 510.797 98.057 0 712.936

THE COMPANY

Disposals 0 (32.400) (1.220) 0 (33.620)
Contributed due to the spin-off process (32.914.297) (34.221.971) (5.225.034) (31.300) (72.392.602)
Revaluation (554.829) 0 0 0 (554.829)
Reclassifications 978.845 904.539 (39.463) 0 1.843.921
Balance at 31 December 2019 225.196 33.269 249.614 0 508.079
Balance at 1 January 2020 225.196 33.268 249.614 0 508.078
Additions 0 28.429 0 0 28.429
Balance at 30 June 2020 225.196 61.697 249.614 0 536.507
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses
Balance at 1 January 2019 17.233.811 25.650.575 4.989.874 0 47.874.260
Depreciation 167.927 625.601 86.053 0 879.582
Disposals 0 (457) (1.220) 0 (1.677)
Contributed due to the spin-off process (18.197.105) (27.170.060) (4.786.911) 0 (50.154.076)
Reclassifications 978.845 904.538 (39.463) 0 1.843.920
Balance at 31 December 2019 183.478 10.198 248.333 0 442.008
Balance at 1 January 2020 183.478 10.198 248.333 0 442.008
Depreciation 114 7.468 141 0 7.723
Balance at 30 June 2020 183.592 17.666 248.474 0 449.731
Carrying amounts
Balance at 31 December 2019 41.718 23.071 1.281 0 66.071
Balance at 30 June 2020 41.604 44.031 1.140 0 86.776

B. Leased machinery

The Group leases machinery in Greece and Romania. At 30/6/2020 the net carrying amount of leased equipment was € 3.529.357 (2019: € 3.827.005). The value of the leased equipment is a guarantee of the relevant leasing obligations.

C. Assets with rights of use

The Group leases assets with rights of use (mainly means of transport) in Greece and Romania. Their value on 30/6/2020 amounts to € 519.236 (2019: 670.382) and is a guarantee of the related leasing liabilities.

D. Guarantees

There are encumbrances on the Group's fixed assets for an amount of € 7 m. in order to cover loan liabilities. There are no encumbrances on the parent company's fixed assets.

15. Intangible assets and goodwill

The changes to the Group intangible assets values for the period are as follows:

THE GROUP
Goodwill Software,
Patents,
licenses
Development
costs
Customer
Relationship
Total
6.103.881 12.169.418 2.827.128 0 21.100.427
0 690.161 0 0 690.161
1.107.634 81.593 0 5.503.561 6.692.788
0 209.090 225.878 0 434.968
0 2.543.904 (1.638.585) 0 905.319
0 (40.382) (971) 0 (41.352)
7.211.515 15.653.784 1.413.450 5.503.561 29.782.310
7.211.515 15.653.784 1.413.450 5.503.561 29.782.310
0 289.814 0 0 289.814
0 79.295 130.838 0 210.133
(3.047) (25.596) (2.377) (34.736) (65.757)
7.208.468 15.997.296 1.541.911 5.468.825 30.216.500
4.017.437 10.759.751 2.283.041 0 17.060.229
0 478.215 196.107 89.636 763.958
0 73.014 0 0 73.014
0 2.543.904 (1.638.585) 0 905.319

Effect of movements in exchange rates 0 (39.195) (141) (640) (39.975)
Balance at 31 December 2019 4.017.437 13.815.689 840.421 88.996 18.762.543
Balance at 1 January 2020 4.017.437 13.815.689 840.421 88.996 18.762.543
Amortization 0 299.011 102.462 199.877 601.350
Effect of movements in exchange rates 0 (22.841) (295) (1.632) (24.768)
Balance at 30 June 2020 4.017.437 14.091.859 942.588 287.242 19.339.126
Carrying amounts
Balance at 31 December 2019 3.194.077 1.838.095 573.029 5.414.565 11.019.766
Balance at 30 June 2020 3.191.031 1.905.437 599.323 5.181.584 10.877.374
THE COMPANY
Software,
Patents,
licenses
Development
costs
Total
8.190.177 2.786.934 10.977.111
437.067 0 437.067
209.090 82.367 291.458
(10.088.954) (1.230.717) (11.319.671)
2.543.904 (1.638.585) 905.319
1.291.284 0 1.291.284
1.291.284 0 1.291.284
1.291.284 0 1.291.284
6.859.140 2.281.221 9.140.361
197.746 94.670 292.417
(8.447.844) (737.306) (9.185.150)
2.543.904 (1.638.585) 905.319
1.152.946 0 1.152.946
1.152.946 0 1.152.946
19.199 0 19.199
1.172.145 0 1.172.145
138.338 0 138.338
119.140 0 119.140

16. Trade and other receivables

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Trade receivables 13.690.674 12.576.015 0 0
Minus: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1.101.000) (1.121.488) 0 0
Total trade receivables 12.589.673 11.454.526 0 0
Trade receivables due from related parties 699.958 302.810 2.951.720 * 1.203.512
Total trade receivables due from related parties 699.958 302.810 2.951.720 1.203.512
Debtors - Prepayments to creditors 66.171 92.272 0 0
Personnel prepayments and loans 79.272 76.319 0 0
VAT and other Tax related receivables 53.886 66.108 0 0
Deffered expenses 409.139 313.428 0 0
Other non-financial receivables and assets 86.513 (24.830) 0 0
Other receivables -
non-financial instruments
694.981 523.298 0 0
Accruals 84.478 93.791 0 0
Other financial receivables and assets 86.214 393.427 0 0
Other receivables -
financial
instruments
170.692 487.218 0 0
Other receivables 865.672 1.010.515 0 0
Total 14.155.304 12.767.852 2.951.720 1.203.512
Non-current 27.741 27.521 0 0
Current 14.127.563 12.740.331 2.951.720 1.203.512
14.155.304 12.767.852 2.951.720 1.203.512

* In this item, on 30/06/20 is included an amount of € 2,500,000 which concerns the distribution of dividends from the Group's operations in Romania through our subsidiary TERRANE LTD in Cyprus.

17. Cash and cash equivelants

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Cash at hand 23.057 20.093 11.189 0
Short term bank balances 3.651.991 4.046.765 1.233.546 1.932.751
Total 3.675.048 4.066.858 1.244.735 1.932.751

The Group does not hold deposits pledged to secure any obligation.

18. Loans and borrowings

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Non-current liabilities
Secured bank loans 4.384.921 5.091.269 0 0
Unsecured bank loans 5.300.000 5.900.000 0 0
Bonds 6.000.000 6.000.000 0 0
Finance lease liabilities 3.139.682 3.261.259 41.647 18.481
18.824.603 20.252.529 41.647 18.481
Current liabilities
Secured bank loans 4.515.077 2.257.601 0 0
Unsecured bank loans 29.820 327.841 0 0
Finance lease liabilities 908.910 1.236.128 5.922 9.951
5.453.807 3.821.570 5.922 9.951

The terms and conditions of Group's and Company's loans are as follows:

Lender/Bank Currency Nominal
interest rate
Year of
maturity
Pledge type Carrying
amount
Secured bank loans 8.899.998
RON Robor 3m +
2,55%
2020 Mortgage on
Land and
Building
3.316.665
EUR Robor 3m +
2,9%
2024 Pledge on
receivables
3.500.000
EUR Robor 3m +
2,9%
2024 Pledge on
receivables
2.083.333
Unsecured bank loans 5.329.820
EUR 1y Euribor +
3,5%
2020 - 29.820
EUR Euribor
1m+3,8%
2021 - 3.300.000
EUR Euribor
6m+3,85%
2021 - 2.000.000
Bonds 6.000.000
EUR Euribor
3m+3,8%
2021 - 6.000.000
Finance lease liabilities 4.048.593
EUR 6% 2021 Pledge on leased
equipment
382.041
EUR 4% 2023 Pledge on leased
equipment
1.024.779
EUR 5% 2023 Pledge on leased
equipment
259.423
EUR 1,5% 2024 Pledge on leased
equipment
720.387

24.278.410
more than 1 year 440.383
IFRS 16 less than 1 year 78.853
EUR 2% 2026 Pledge on leased
equipment
639.577
EUR 1y
Euribor+3,5%
> 3,99%
2025 Pledge on leased
equipment
30.466
EUR 5% 2025 Pledge on leased
equipment
338.533
EUR 1y
Euribor+3,5%
> 3,99%
2024 Pledge on leased
equipment
19.198
EUR 5% 2024 Pledge on leased
equipment
114.953

19. Trade and other payables

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Trade payables 9.902.209 11.087.758 162.795 0
Accrued expenses 1.106.357 303.018 0 0
Trade payables 11.008.565 11.390.777 162.795 0
Other trade payables due to related parties 1.785.855 1.517.414 196.433 1.265.986
Trade payables due to related parties 1.785.855 1.517.414 196.433 1.265.986
Social security 320.458 421.228 13.647 291.589
Wages and salaries payable 159.580 154.046 0 0
Accruals - personnel related 215.854 48.436 20.817 0
VAT payable and other taxes 852.459 552.483 38.102 467.733
Other non-financial payables 45.071 45.448 35.358 22.183
Other payables -
non-finanacial instruments
1.593.422 1.221.641 107.924 781.504
Dividends payable 294.884 695.722 20.417 20.417
Accruals 189.622 251.910 149.011 16.410
Other financial payables 55.168 53.426 0 0
Other payables - financial instruments 539.674 1.001.059 169.428 36.828
Other payables 2.133.096 2.222.700 277.352 818.332
Total 14.927.516 15.130.890 636.580 2.084.318
Non current 23.265 23.265 23.265 0
Current 14.904.251 15.107.625 613.315 2.084.318
14.927.516 15.130.890 636.580 2.084.318

20. Group composition

Set out below a list of all subsidiaries' country, participation percentage, consolidation method and participation relation of incorporated subsidiaries the Group as at 30/06/2020:

Company Country Participation
percentage
Consolidation
method
Participation
relationship
INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. Greece Parent - Parent
LYKOS PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS S.A. Greece 99,91% Full Direct
INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A. Greece 100,00% Full Direct
INFORM ALBANIA Sh.p.k Albania 75,50% Full Direct
TERRANE LTD Cyprus 100,00% Full Direct
S.C. INFORM LYKOS S.A. Romania 99,99% Full Indirect
COMPAPER CONVERTING S.A. Romania 97,44% Full Indirect
NEXT DOCS ECM EXPERT S.R.L. Romania 65,07% Full Indirect
NEXT DOCS CONFIDENTIAL S.R.L. Romania 65,44% Full Indirect

21. Non - controlling interests (NCI)

Group does not include subsidiary with material non-controlling interest.

22. Dividend distribution

No dividends were paid by the Parent Company of the Group during the period presented. The Ordinary General Meeting of July 9, 2020 unanimously approved the distribution of profits proposed by the Board of Directors of the fiscal year 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019. Specifically, it was decided to pay a dividend of € 823.134,96, ie € 0.04 per share before withholding tax (€ 0,038 net per share, dividend). The cut-off date for dividend entitlement was set at 20 July 2020 and the starting date for dividend payment was 27 July 2020.

23. Commitments

The Group has not entered into important commitments apart from those mentioned in subsections (loans, finance lease contracts etc.).

24. Contingencies

In 2016, the Competition Council of Romania imposed a fine of approximately € 800 thousand on the subsidiary of the Group, Inform Lykos, S.A., (ILR), in Romania. As the management is convinced that the Group has complied with the competition law and that the verdict is unjustified and disproportional, it has appealed against this verdict. In 2017, the Court of Appeals rejected the demands made by the company. In response to this verdict, the company appealed to the Romanian Supreme Court. The first hearing is scheduled for 5 November 2020. Consequently, at the date of this report, the lawsuit is still ongoing. Taking into account similar cases of other companies, the Group's Management estimates that ILR will pay a fine that will be significantly lower than the original verdict. Within the framework of conservatism principle, the Management formed in 2016 a relevant provision of € 300 thousand for this claim, which is included in the consolidated financial statements.

Besides the aforementioned case, there are no other judicial or legal claims that are expected to affect significantly the financial position of the company as at 30/06/2020.

For the Greek companies of the Group, for the years 2011-2013, an unqualified conclusion tax compliance certificate has been issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 82, par. 5, of Law 2238/1994. For the years 2014-2018, a respective unqualified conclusion tax compliance certificate has been issued in accordance with the provisions of article 65a of law 4174/2013. The tax audit for the year 2019 is in progress and is expected to be completed without substantial tax burdening.

Regarding subsidiaries and related companies, they have not been tax inspected by tax authorities for the years, presented below, and therefore, their tax liabilities in respect of these years have not been finalized:

Company Domicile Tax
unaudited
years
INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. Greece 2019-2020
LYKOS PAPERLESS SOLUTIONS S.A Greece 2019-2020
INFORM LYKOS (HELLAS) SINGLE MEMBER S.A. Greece 2019-2020
INFORM ALBANIA Sh.p.k Albania 2011-2020
TERRANE LTD Cyprus 2014-2020
S.C. INFORM LYKOS S.A Romania 2005-2020
COMPAPER CONVERTING S.A Romania 2005-2020
NEXT DOCS ECM EXPERT S.R.L. Romania 2008-2020
NEXT DOCS CONFIDENTIAL S.R.L. Romania 2010-2020

Apart from the aforementioned, there are no other cases of contingent liabilities or contingent receivables, which could significantly affect the Group or the Company financial position or operation.

Encumbrances

There are encumbrances on the Group's fixed assets with value of € 7 m. in order to cover loan obligations. There are no encumbrances on the parent company's fixed assets.

25. Related parties

The operational and investment activity of the Group creates certain earnings, assets or liabilities that concern except others related companies or individuals persons. These transactions are realised in commercial base and according to the laws of market. The Group did not participate in any transaction of uncommon nature or content which is essential for the Group, or the companies and the individuals connected closely with this, and does not aim to participate in such kind of transactions in the future.

The table below presents analytically all the intercompany transactions:

Sales of goods / services

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Subsidiaries 0 0 549.832 752.406
Other related parties 378.982 299.454 0 146.716
Total 378.982 299.454 549.832 899.122

Purchases of goods / services

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Subsidiaries 0 0 0 1.602.690
Other related parties 2.048.456 2.254.610 0 2.239.867
Total 2.048.456 2.254.610 0 3.842.557

Balances of receivables from sales of goods / services

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Subsidiaries 0 0 2.948.720 1.203.512
Other related parties 699.958 302.810 3.000 0
Total 699.958 302.810 2.951.720 1.203.512

Balances of liabilities from purchases of goods / services

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Subsidiaries 0 0 196.433 1.265.986
Other related parties 1.785.854 1.517.414 0 0
Total 1.785.854 1.517.414 196.433 1.265.986

Income from dividends

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Subsidiaries 0 0 2.500.000 0
Other related parties 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 2.500.000 0

Balances of receivables from key executives

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Key executives 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0

Balances of liabilities to key executives

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
30/6/2020 31/12/2019 30/6/2020 31/12/2019
Key executives 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0

Remuneration of key executives

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
01/01-
30/6/2020
01/01-
30/6/2019
Key executives 278.368 212.851 278.368 212.851
Total 278.368 212.851 278.368 212.851

Remuneration of non-executive members of the Board of Directors

THE GROUP THE COMPANY
01/01- 01/01- 01/01- 01/01-
30/6/2020 30/6/2019 30/6/2020 30/6/2019
Non-executive members of the Board of Directors 34.784 18.615 34.784 18.615
Total 34.784 18.615 34.784 18.615

26. Subsequent events

On 09/07/2020 the Ordinary General Meeting of the shareholders of INFORM P. LYKOS HOLDINGS S.A. was held in which the matters of the agenda were discussed and the following decisions were taken, among others:

  • unanimously approved the annual and consolidated financial statements for the year 2019 as well as the relevant Reports of the Board of Directors and the Certified Public Accountant.
  • unanimously approved (a) the proposed by the Board of Directors distribution of profits of the fiscal year from 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 and provided the Board of Directors with the authorizations required for the payment of the dividend. Specifically, it was decided to pay a dividend of € 823.134,96, ie € 0,04 per share before withholding tax (€ 0,038 net dividend per share) and (b) the remuneration from the profits to members of the Board of Directors amounting to € 470.869,30 (before withholding tax).
  • unanimously approved the fees paid to the members of the Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2019 as well as the advance payment and fees to be paid for the fiscal year 2020.
  • unanimously approved the remuneration policy submitted by the Board of Directors in accordance with articles 110 111 of Law 4548/2018.
  • unanimously approved the report submitted by the Board of Directors on the salaries paid to the members of the Board of Directors during the corporate year 2019.
  • unanimously approved the amendment of article 4 of the articles of association which refers to the duration of the company which becomes indefinite.
  • unanimously approved the amendment of article 7 par. 2 of the articles of association which refers to the term of office of the Board of Directors which becomes five years.

Finally, on 17 July 2020, N. 4706/2020 was passed "Corporate governance of public limited companies, modern capital market, incorporation into Greek legislation of Directive (EU) 2017/828 of the European Parliament and of the Council, measures to implement Regulation (EU) 2017/1131 and other provisions", which is intended to strengthen the corporate governance framework taking into account current trends in corporate governance. The Management of the Company will evaluate the changes that may be required in order to fully harmonize with the provisions of the above law, the provisions of which enter into force twelve (12) months after publication in the Official Government Gazette (FEK).

Apart from the above, no further event has occurred after 30/06/2020, which may have a significant impact on the Group's financial position or operation.

27. Changes in accounting principles

New Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards that are effective and have been adopted by the European Union

The following new Standards, Interpretations and amendments of IFRSs have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), are adopted by the European Union, and their application is mandatory from or after 01/01/2020.

Revision of the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2020)

In March 2018, the IASB issued the revised Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting (Conceptual Framework), the objective of which was to incorporate some important issues that were not covered, as well as update and clarify some guidance that was unclear or out of date. The revised Conceptual Framework includes a new chapter on measurement, which analyzes the concept on measurement, including factors to be considered when selecting a measurement basis, concepts on presentation and disclosure, and guidance on derecognition of assets and liabilities from financial statements. In addition, the revised Conceptual Framework includes improved definitions of an asset and a liability, guidance supporting these definitions, update of recognition criteria for assets and liabilities, as well as clarifications in important areas, such as the roles of stewardship, prudence and measurement uncertainty in financial reporting. The amendments do not affect the consolidated Financial Statements.

Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2020)

In March 2018, the IASB issued Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework, following its revision. Some Standards include explicit references to previous versions of the Conceptual Framework. The objective of these amendments is to update those references so that they refer to the revised Conceptual Framework and to support transition to the revised Conceptual Framework. The amendments affect the consolidated Financial Statements.

Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8: "Definition of Material" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2020)

In October 2018, the IASB issued amendments to its definition of material to make it easier for companies to make materiality judgements. The definition of material helps companies decide whether information should be included in their financial statements. The updated definition amends IAS 1 and IAS 8. The amendments clarify the definition of material and how it should be applied by including in the definition guidance that until now has featured elsewhere in IFRS Standards. The amendments do not affect the consolidated Financial Statements.

Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7: "Interest Rate Benchmark Reform" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2020)

In September 2019, the IASB issued amendments to some specific hedge accounting requirements to provide relief from potential effects of the uncertainty caused by the Interest Rate Benchmark reform. The amendments are designed to support the provision of useful financial information by companies during the period of uncertainty arising from the phasing out of interest – rate benchmarks such as interbank offered rates (IBORs). It requires companies to provide additional information to investors about their hedging relationships which are directly affected by these uncertainties. The amendments do not affect the consolidated Financial Statements.

Amendments to IFRS 3: "Definition of a Business" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2020)

In October 2018, the IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 3 to improve the definition of a business. The amendments will help companies determine whether an acquisition made is of a business or a group of assets. The amended definition emphasizes that the output of a business is to provide goods and services to customers, whereas the previous definition focused on returns in the form of dividends, lower costs or other economic benefits to investors and others. In addition to amending the wording of the definition, the Board has provided supplementary guidance. The amendments do not affect the consolidated Financial Statements.

New Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards that have not been applied yet or have not been adopted by the European Union

The following new Standards, Interpretations and amendments of IFRSs have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), but their application has not started yet or they have not been adopted by the European Union.

Amendments to IFRS 16 "Leases" Covid-19 – Related Rent Concessions (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/06/2020)

In May 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 16 that provide lessees with an exemption from assessing whether a Covid-19-related rent concession is a lease modification. More specifically, the amendments clarify that if certain conditions are met, lessees are not required to assess whether particular Covid-19-related rent concessions are lease modifications. Instead, lessees that apply the practical expedient, would account for those rent concessions as if they were not lease modifications. It applies to Covid-19-related rent concessions that reduce lease payments due on or before June 30, 2021. The Group will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements, though it is not expected to have any. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.

Amendments to IFRS 4 "Insurance Contracts" – deferral of IFRS 9 (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2021)

In June 2020, the IASB issued amendments that declare deferral of the date of initial application of IFRS 17 by two years, to annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. As a consequence, the IASB also extended the fixed expiry date for the temporary exemption from applying IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" in IFRS 4 "Insurance Contracts", so that the entities are required to apply IFRS 9 for annual periods

beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The Group will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements, though it is not expected to have any. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.

Amendments to IAS 1 "Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2022)

In January 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 that affect requirements for the presentation of liabilities. Specifically, they clarify one of the criteria for classifying a liability as non-current, the requirement for an entity to have the right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. The amendments include: (a) specifying that an entity's right to defer settlement must exist at the end of the reporting period; (b) clarifying that classification is unaffected by management's intentions or expectations about whether the entity will exercise its right to defer settlement; (c) clarifying how lending conditions affect classification; and (d) clarifying requirements for classifying liabilities an entity will or may settle by issuing its own equity instruments. The Group will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements, though it is not expected to have any. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.

Amendments to IFRS 3 "Business Combinations", IAS 16 "Property, Plant and Equipment", IAS 37 "Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets" and "Annual Improvements 2018-2020" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2022)

In May 2020, the IASB issued a package of amendments which includes narrow-scope amendments to three Standards as well as the Board's Annual Improvements, which are changes that clarify the wording or correct minor consequences, oversights or conflicts between requirements in the Standards. More specifically:

  • Amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations update a reference in IFRS 3 to the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting without changing the accounting requirements for business combinations.

  • Amendments to IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while the company is preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sales proceeds and related cost in profit or loss.

  • Amendments to IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets specify which costs a company includes when assessing whether a contract will be loss-making.

  • Annual Improvements 2018-2020 make minor amendments to IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IAS 41 Agriculture and the Illustrative Examples accompanying IFRS 16 Leases.

The Group will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements, though it is not expected to have any. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.

IFRS 17 "Insurance Contracts" (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2023)

In May 2017, the IASB issued a new Standard, IFRS 17, which replaces an interim Standard, IFRS 4. The aim of the project was to provide a single principle-based standard to account for all types of insurance contracts, including reinsurance contracts that an insurer holds. A single principle-based standard would enhance comparability of financial reporting among entities, jurisdictions and capital markets. IFRS 17 sets out the requirements that an entity should apply in reporting information about insurance contracts it issues and reinsurance contracts it holds. Furthermore, in June 2020, the IASB issued amendments, which do not affect the fundamental principles introduced when IFRS 17 has first been issued. The amendments are designed to reduce costs by simplifying some requirements in the Standard, make financial performance easier to explain, as well as ease transition by deferring the effective date of the Standard to 2023 and by providing additional relief to reduce the effort required when applying the Standard for the first time. The Group will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements, though it is not expected to have any. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.

Koropi Attica, 06 August 2020

CHAIRMAN OF THE BoD VICE CHAIRMAN & GROUP CEO

PANAGIOTIS LYKOS PANAGIOTIS SPYROPOULOS ID No AB 607588 ID No AI 579288

MANAGING DIRECTOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

EMMANOUIL KONTOS ALEXANDRA ADAM ID No AK 093427 ID No AE 118025

HEAD OF ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

ANASTASIOS TATOS ID No AM 556006 Registr. No of E.C. A' CLASS 9657

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