Quarterly Report • May 23, 2017
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| Highlights 2 | |
|---|---|
| Summary of the 1st Quarter 2017 3 | |
| Financial Review 4 | |
| Statement of Financial Position 5 | |
| Cash Flow 6 | |
| Farming Segment 7 | |
| VAP Segment 8 | |
| FOF Segment 9 | |
| Outlook 10 | |
| Risks 12 | |
| Events after the Date of the Statement of Financial Position 13 | |
| Statement by the Management and the Board of Directors on the Interim Report 13 | |
| Consolidated Income Statement 14 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 15 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 16 | |
| Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 18 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 19 | |
| Notes to the Account 20 | |
| Contacts 30 |
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| INCOME STATEMENT | ||
| Group - Operating revenue | 853,681 | 904,550 |
| Group - Operational EBIT* | 335,454 | 253,570 |
| Group - EBIT | 103,049 | 281,769 |
| Group - Profit for the period | 79,030 | 213,312 |
| Operational EBIT (Farming and VAP) (DKK)* | 320,192 | 235,967 |
| Operational EBIT*/kg (Farming and VAP) (DKK) | 24.33 | 21.58 |
| Operational EBIT*/kg (Farming and VAP) (NOK) | 29.40 | 27.55 |
| Farming - Operating revenue | 751,384 | 701,860 |
| Farming - Operational EBIT* | 373,232 | 260,783 |
| Farming - Operational EBIT margin | 50% | 37% |
| Farming - Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 28.37 | 23.85 |
| Farming - Operational EBIT/kg (NOK) | 34.27 | 30.45 |
| VAP - Operating revenue | 191,543 | 179,504 |
| VAP - Operational EBIT* | -53,040 | -24,816 |
| VAP - Operational EBIT margin | -28% | -14% |
| VAP - Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | -14.59 | -7.85 |
| VAP - Operational EBIT/kg (NOK) | -17.62 | -10.03 |
| FOF - Operating revenue | 277,141 | 288,008 |
| FOF - EBITDA | 45,147 | 69,022 |
| FOF - EBITDA margin | 16.29% | 23.97% |
| DKK/NOK (average) | 82.78 | 78.32 |
| FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOW Total Assets*** |
5,623,309 | 5,418,116 |
| Equity*** | 3,627,662 | 3,549,035 |
| Equity ratio*** | 65% | 66% |
| Net interest bearing debt*** | 458,571 | 635,266 |
| Cash flow from operations | 365,304 | 244,176 |
| Cash flow from financing | 78,219 | 93,789 |
| PROFITABILITY | ||
| Basic earnings per share (DKK) | 1.63 | 4.39 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | 1.63 | 4.39 |
| ROCE** | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| VOLUMES | ||
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 13,158 | 10,934 |
| VAP produced volumes (tgw) | 3,636 | 3,160 |
| Sold feed (tonnes) | 19,827 | 14,454 |
| Internal feed sale (tonnes) | 18,953 | 13,249 |
| Numbers of smolt released (thousand) | 1,395 | 1,926 |
* Aligned for fair value adjustment of biomass, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates and revenue tax – refer to Note 9
** Return on average capital employed, based on operational EBIT – refer to Note 9
*** Comparing figures from end 2016
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year)
The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operating EBIT of DKK 335.5 million in Q1 2017. Harvested volumes were 13.2 thousand tonnes gutted weight. The combined farming and VAP segments made an operational EBIT of DKK 320.2 million. The farming segment made an operational EBIT of DKK 373.2 million. The salmon spot prices continued in Q1 2017 on a high level from 2016, which was positive for the farming segment. The VAP segment realized higher prices, but is not matched by the high spot prices, and therefore the VAP segment had negative margins in Q1 2017. The VAP segment made an operational EBIT of DKK -53.0 million. The EBITDA for the FOF segment was DKK 45.1 million.
The Group made a profit for the first quarter 2017 of DKK 79.0 million (DKK 213.3 million).
The total volumes harvested in Q1 2017 were 13,158 tonnes gutted weight (10,934 tgw).
Bakkafrost transferred 1.4 million smolts (1.9 million) during Q1 2017.
The combined farming and VAP segments made an operational EBIT of DKK 320.2 million (DKK 236.0 million) in Q1 2017. The operational EBIT per kg in Q1 2017 was DKK 24.33 (DKK 21.58), which corresponds to NOK 29.40 (NOK 27.55) for the combined farming and VAP segments.
The farming segment made an operational EBIT of DKK 373.2 million (DKK 260.8 million) in Q1 2017. The harvested volumes were higher, and the average spot price was higher in Q1 2017, compared to Q1 2016.
Bakkafrost's farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður has been under suspicion of pathogenic ISA-virus since July 2016. The suspicion rose anew in January 2017, and Bakkafrost decided to harvest the two cages, related to the suspicion. Medio March 2017, Bakkafrost decided to harvest the whole site early as a precautionary action. At the end of March 2017, pathogenic ISA-virus at farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður was confirmed. Bakkafrost decided to accelerate the already started harvest. The harvest of farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður ended on 12 April 2017, and the average size of the harvested fish was just below 3 kg gutted weight.
The VAP segment made an operational EBIT of DKK -53.0 million (DKK -24.8 million) for Q1 2017. Although the sales prices in the VAP segment have increased, the VAP segment continued to have negative results, primarily due to the high salmon spot prices.
The new VAP factory at Glyvrar started production in January 2017, and Q1 2017 was the first quarter when both the harvest operation and the VAP production operated in the combined VAP/harvest factory at Glyvrar. Simultaneously, the old VAP factories were closed.
The FOF segment (fishmeal, oil and feed) made an operational EBITDA of DKK 45.1 million (DKK 69.0 million) for Q1 2017, and the EBITDA margin was 16.3% (24.0%).
Havsbrún sourced 106,567 tonnes (71,568 tonnes) of raw material during Q1 2017.
The Bakkafrost Group's net interest bearing debt amounted to DKK 458.6 million at the end of Q1 2017 (DKK 635.3 million at year-end 2016) including deposits and losses on financial derivatives relating to the interest-bearing debt. Bakkafrost had undrawn credit facilities of approximately DKK 826.4 million at the end of Q1 2017.
Bakkafrost's equity ratio was 65% at 31 March 2017, compared to 66% at the end of 2016.
Bakkafrost aims at giving the shareholders a competitive return on their investment, both through payments of dividends and by securing an increase in the value of the equity through positive operations. The long-term goal of the Board of Directors is that 30-50% of earnings per share shall be paid out as dividend. The Annual General Meeting, convened on 7 April 2017, decided to pay out a dividend of DKK 8.70, corresponding to NOK 10.69 per share. The total dividend of DKK 425.1 million (NOK 522.5 million) was paid out on 21 April 2017.
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year)
The operating revenues amounted to DKK 853.7 million (DKK 904.6 million) in Q1 2017. The revenue decreased because of lower external revenue in the FOF segment in Q1 2017, compared to Q1 2016. The farming segment had higher volumes sold in this quarter, compared to same quarter last year, but the accelerated harvest of the site, which was suspected for ISA and later confirmed, had a negative impact on revenue per kg harvested fish.
Operational EBIT was DKK 335.5 million (DKK 253.6 million) in Q1 2017. The improvement in the operational EBIT was especially related to the improved operational EBIT in the farming segment in Q1 2017, compared to Q1 2016. The operational EBIT in both the FOF segment and VAP segment was lower in Q1 2017 than in Q1 2016.
The fair value adjustment of the Group's biological assets amounted to DKK -234.6 million (DKK 107.6 million) in Q1 2017. The negative adjustment is due to lower market prices for salmon at the end of the quarter, compared to the beginning of the quarter. From Q1 2017, Bakkafrost has applied a new calculation model for the fair value of the biological assets. Bakkafrost has previously used the so-called growth model, which has been the standard model in the salmon industry to calculate the fair value of the biomass. The new calculation model is a cash flow model (present value model) and reference is made to Note 4 for further information regarding the fair value of the biomass and the change of calculation model.
Change in provisions for onerous contracts amounted to DKK 30.1 million (DKK -60.0 million) in Q1 2017. The positive adjustment in provisions for onerous contracts is due to the lower expected future salmon prices at the end of Q1 2017.
In Q1 2017, there was a profit from associated companies amounting to DKK 2.3 million (DKK 3.1 million).
The revenue tax in Q1 2017 amounted to DKK -30.2 million (DKK -22.6 million). The revenue tax increased because of higher harvested volumes in Q1 2017, compared to same quarter last year.
Net interests in Q1 2017 were DKK -6.3 million (DKK -21.4 million), whereof an unrealized exchange rate adjustment of DKK 3.5 million (DKK -7.7 million), relating to the bond loan of NOK 500 million, is posted in Q1 2017.
Net taxes amounted to DKK -17.7 million (DKK -47.1 million) in Q1 2017.
The result for Q1 2017 was DKK 79.0 million (DKK 213.3 million).
(Figures in parenthesis refer to end last year)
The Group's total assets amounted to DKK 5,623.3 million (DKK 5,418.1 million) at the end of Q1 2017.
The Group's intangible assets are unchanged, compared to the beginning of the year, and amounted to DKK 376.7 million at the end of Q1 2017. Intangible assets are primarily comprised of the fair value of acquired farming licences. No licences in the North region are recorded with a value in the Bakkafrost accounts.
Property, plant and equipment amounted to DKK 2,256.2 million (DKK 2,118.5 million) at the end of Q1 2017. In Q1 2017, Bakkafrost made investments in PP&E amounting to DKK 179.3 million.
Non-current financial assets amounted to DKK 61.7 million (59.4 million) at the end of Q1 2017.
The Group's carrying amount (fair value) of biological assets amounted to DKK 1,645.1 million (DKK 1,858.4 million) at the end of Q1 2017. Biological assets have decreased due to lower fair value adjustment. Included in the carrying amount of the biological assets is a fair value adjustment amounting to DKK 645.9 million (DKK 880.5 million) at the end of Q1 2017. The decrease is due to lower salmon prices at the end of Q1 2017, compared to end 2016. As previously mentioned, Bakkafrost has from Q1 2017 applied a new calculation model for the fair value of the biological assets and reference is made to Note 4.
The Group's inventories amounted to DKK 422.2 million (DKK 355.6 million) at the end of Q1 2017. The inventory primarily represents Havsbrún's inventory of fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed.
The Group's total receivables amounted to DKK 362.3 million (DKK 401.9 million) at end of Q1 2017.
The Group's equity amounted to DKK 3,627.7 million (DKK 3,549.0 million) at the end of Q1 2017. The change in equity consists primarily of the positive result for Q1 2017.
The Group's total non-current liabilities amounted to DKK 1,069.4 million (DKK 1,474.3 million) at the end of Q1 2017. The reduction in total non-current liabilities is due to reclassification of the bond loan, which is payable 14 February 2018, to current liabilities.
Deferred taxes amounted to DKK 562.3 million (DKK 545.7 million) at the end of Q1 2017.
Long-term debt was DKK 507.1 million (DKK 827.1 million) at the end of Q1 2017.
Bakkafrost's interests bearing debt consists of a bank loan and a bond loan. The bank loan is a multicurrency revolving credit facility totalling DKK 850 million for a five-year period and is payable in December 2020. The bond loan of NOK 500 million has a fiveyear maturity and is payable 14 February 2018. The interest rate of the bonds is NIBOR 3m + 4.15%. Following the issuance of the bonds, Bakkafrost has entered into a currency/-interest rate swap, hedging the exchange rate, and has switched the interest rate from NIBOR 3m to CIBOR 3m.
At the end of Q1 2017, the Group's total current liabilities were DKK 926.3 million (DKK 394.8 million). The current liabilities consist of derivatives, shortterm interest bearing debt, accounts payable and tax payable.
Derivatives under current liabilities amounted to DKK 104.9 million (DKK 0 million) at the end of Q1 2017. The derivatives are payable similar to the bond loan on 14 February 2018 and are therefore classified as current liabilities.
Short-term interest bearing debt amounted to DKK 405.7 million (DKK 0 million) at the end of Q1 2017.
Bakkafrost's equity ratio was 65% at the end of Q1 2017, compared with 66% at the end of 2016.
(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year)
The cash flow from operations was DKK 365.3 million (DKK 244.2 million) in Q1 2017. The decrease in receivables and current debts had a positive effect on the cash flow from operations, while higher total inventory affected the cash flow from operations negatively in Q1 2017.
The cash flow from investment activities amounted to DKK -179.3 million (DKK -119.2 million) in Q1 2017. The amount relates to investments in property, plant and equipment.
Cash flow from financing activities totalled DKK 78.2 million (DKK 93.8 million) in Q1 2017. The interest bearing debt increased by DKK 85.6 million and had a positive effect on cash flow from financing.
In Q1 2017, net change in cash flow amounted to DKK 264.2 million (DKK 218.8 million).
At the end of Q1 2017, Bakkafrost had unused credit facilities of approximately DKK 826.4 million (DKK 1,039.2 million).
| 13,158 tgw | Harvested Volumes Q1 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| 108.4 mDKK | EBIT Q1 2017 | |
| 373.2 mDKK | Operational EBIT Q1 2017 |
The farming segment produces high quality Atlantic salmon from juveniles to harvest size salmon. The salmon is sold to fresh fish markets globally and to the internal VAP production. The farming sites are located in the southern, central and northern part of the Faroe Islands.
| Farming segment | Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 DKK | 2017 | 2016 | Increase |
| Total revenue | 751,384 | 701,860 | 7% |
| EBIT | 108,443 | 338,173 | -68% |
| Operational EBIT | 373,232 | 260,783 | 43% |
| Farming - Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | 28.37 | 23.85 | 19% |
| Harvested volumes (tgw) | 13,158 | 10,934 | 20% |
The total volumes harvested in Q1 2017 were 13,158 tonnes gutted weight (10,934 tgw) – an increase in volumes of 20%. Bakkafrost started the harvest of A-73 Hvannasund Norður earlier than anticipated because of the suspicion of pathogenic ISA-virus at the farming site. The suspicion of ISA-virus was confirmed in March 2017, and Bakkafrost accelerated the harvest of the site even further. A-73 Hvannasund Norður was empty for fish on 12 April 2017. The total harvest of A-73 Hvannasund Norður was 3,137 tonnes gutted weight whereof 1,374 tonnes gutted weight were harvested in Q1 2017.
Bakkafrost transferred 1.4 million smolts (1.9 million) in Q1 2017. This is in line with Bakkafrost's smolt transfer plan for 2017.
In Q1 2017, the operating revenue for Bakkafrost's farming segment was DKK 751.4 million (DKK 701.9 million).
The farming segment's EBIT amounted to DKK 108.4 million (DKK 338.2 million) and was affected by a fair value adjustment of DKK -234.6 million (DKK 107.6 million).
Operational EBIT amounted to DKK 373.2 million (DKK 260.8 million) in Q1 2017, which corresponds to an operational EBIT margin of 50%.
Operational EBIT/kg for the farming segment was DKK 28.37 (NOK 34.27) in Q1 2017, compared with DKK 23.85 (NOK 27.55) in Q1 2016. The higher margin is mainly due to higher salmon prices in Q1 2017, compared to Q1 2016. The harvest of A-73 Hvannasund Norður had a negative impact on the operational EBIT/kg in Q1 2017, as the average harvest weight was not optimal and thus affected both achieved sales price and production cost negatively.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Harvested volumes | 2017 | 2016 |
| Farming North | 9,124 | 1,509 |
| Farming West | 4,034 | 9,425 |
| Total harvested volumes (tgw) | 13,158 | 10,934 |
| Smolt transfer | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 pieces | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Farming North | 6,500 | 7,200 | 3,000 | 7,100 | 5,600 |
| Farming West | 4,200 | 2,300 | 7,400 | 4,200 | *6,100 |
| Total | 10,700 | 9,500 | 10,400 | 11,300 | 11,700 |
* Including smolt release for Faroe Farming prior to consolidation per 1 July 2016
| 3,636 tgw | Produced Volumes Q1 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| -22.9 mDKK | EBIT Q1 2017 | |
| -53.0 mDKK | Operational EBIT Q1 2017 |
The VAP (value added products) segment produces skinless and boneless portions of salmon. The main market for the VAP products is Europe with increasing sales in other markets. The VAP products are sold on long-term fixed price contracts.
| Value added products | Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 DKK | 2017 | 2016 | Increase |
| Total revenue | 191,543 | 179,504 | 7% |
| EBIT | -22,906 | -84,775 | 73% |
| Operational EBIT | -53,040 | -24,816 | -114% |
| VAP - Operational EBIT/kg (DKK) | -14.59 | -7.85 | -86% |
| VAP produced volumes (tgw) | 3,636 | 3,160 | 15% |
28% (23%) of the total harvested volumes in Q1 2017 went to production of VAP products, and 72% (77%) were sold as whole gutted salmon.
The VAP production in Q1 2017 was 3,636 tonnes gutted weight (3,160 tgw). The increase in production in Q1 2017 is 15%, compared to Q1 2016.
The operating revenue for the VAP segment amounted to DKK 191.5 million (DKK 179.5 million) in Q1 2017. The increase in revenue is due to higher prices in Q1 2017, compared with Q1 2016.
The VAP segment had an EBIT amounting to DKK -22,9 million (DKK -84.8 million) in Q1 2017. Changes in onerous contracts of DKK 30.1 million (DKK -60.0 million) had a positive effect on the segment's EBIT in Q1 2017.
Operational EBIT amounted to DKK -53.0 million (DKK -24.8 million) in Q1 2017, corresponding to an operational EBIT of DKK -14.59 (NOK -17.62) per kg gutted weight in Q1 2017, compared with DKK -7.85 (NOK -10.03) per kg gutted weight in Q1 2016. The decrease in the operational EBIT margin is due to higher raw material prices. The VAP segment purchases its raw material (fresh salmon) at spot prices each week. The closing of the old VAP factories and the start-up of the new VAP factory at Glyvrar in January 2017 has increased the operational costs in Q1 2017. Bakkafrost expects reduced operational costs later in 2017 after start up issues have been solved.
| Distribution of harvested | Q1 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| volumes (tgw) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Harvested volumes used in the VAP production | 28% | 23% |
| Harvested volumes sold fresh/frozen | 72% | 77% |
| Harvested and purchased volumes (tgw) | 100% | 100% |
| FOF Segment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sold Feed Q1 2017 | 19,827 tonnes | |
| EBIT Q1 2017 | 39.4 mDKK | |
| EBITDA Q1 2017 | 45.1 mDKK |
The FOF (fishmeal, oil and feed) segment produces fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed. Most of the production is used for fish feed, which is used internally in the farming segment. The quality of the fish feed is important to the quality of the salmon from Bakkafrost. Fishmeal, fish oil and fish feed is also sold externally.
| Fishmeal, Fish Oil and Fish Feed | Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 DKK | 2017 | 2016 | Increase |
| Total revenue | 277,141 | 288,008 | -4% |
| EBIT | 39,360 | 72,196 | -45% |
| EBITDA | 45,147 | 69,022 | -35% |
| FOF - EBITDA margin | 16.3% | 24.0% | -32% |
| Sold feed tonnes | 19,827 | 14,454 | 37% |
During Q1 2017, Havsbrún received 106,567 tonnes (71,568 tonnes) of raw material for the production of fishmeal and fish oil. The raw material intake depends on the fishery in the North Atlantic and available species of fish.
The production of fishmeal in Q1 2017 was 23,063 tonnes (15,906 tonnes).
The production of fish oil was 3,241 tonnes (2,595 tonnes) in Q1 2017. The production of fish oil varies, depending on the species of fish sourced for production and the timing of catch.
Sales of feed amounted to 19,827 tonnes (14,454 tonnes) in Q1 2017, of which the farming segment internally used 18,953 tonnes (13,249 tonnes) or 95.6% (91.7%).
The operating revenue for the FOF segment amounted to DKK 277.1 million (DKK 288.0 million) in Q1 2017, of which DKK 185.9 million (DKK 138.5 million) represents sales to Bakkafrost's farming segment, corresponding to 67.1% (48.1%).
Total revenue for the FOF segment in Q1 2017 decreased 4%, compared to the same quarter last year. The internal revenue increased, but did not weigh out the decrease in external revenue. The decrease in external revenue is due to lower volumes of fishmeal and feed sold in Q1 2017, compared to Q1 2016.
Operational EBITDA was DKK 45.1 million (DKK 69.0 million) in Q1 2017, and the operational EBITDA margin was 16.3% (24.0%). Havsbrún sources raw pelagic fish for the fishmeal and fish oil production, which are part of the recipe to produce salmon feed.
| Sales FOF | Q1 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| volume (tonnes) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Feed internal sale (tonnes) | 18,953 | 13,249 |
| Feed external sale (tonnes) | 874 | 1,205 |
| Total Feed sold (tonnes) | 19,827 | 14,454 |
| Fishmeal external sale (tonnes) | 7,563 | 11,716 |
| Fish oil external sale (tonnes) | 0 | 5 |
The salmon market has for the last year or so been affected by decline in supply. The main factors behind this were the harmful algal bloom in Chile in February 2016 and the biological issues in Norway. The negative effect of the Chilean algal bloom on supply of salmon continued into Q1 2017. Expectations are that global supply of Atlantic salmon will shift from reduced supply into growth of supply in Q2 2017. The latest update from Kontali Analyse estimates a global supply of Atlantic salmon to increase around 2% in 2017, compared to -6% in 2016.
The market place is one of Bakkafrost's most significant risk areas. Bakkafrost has a geographical and a market price approach. These approaches reduce the exposure to the market risk. To diversify the geographical market risk, Bakkafrost sells its products to all the largest salmon markets in the world, USA, the Far East, Europe and Russia.
The outlook for the farming segment is good. The estimates for harvesting volumes and smolt releases are dependent on the biological development.
The biological situation is Bakkafrost's most important risk area. The confirmed presence of pathogenic ISAvirus at farming site A-73 in March, draws attention to the importance of a high quality veterinary system to reduce the biological risk. Harvest of the fish at farming site A-73 was finished on 12th April 2017, and the site is now in fallow. Bakkafrost focuses on biological risk continuously and has made several new investments and procedures to diminish this risk.
The investments in producing larger smolts will gradually reduce the time needed in the fjords to farm the salmon. This is expected to reduce biological risk and increase the capacity. The capacity growth from this investment program will appear in harvested volumes gradually until 2021.
Bakkafrost expects to harvest 53,500 tonnes gutted weight in 2017.
Bakkafrost expects to release 11.5 million smolts in 2017, compared with 11.7 million smolts in 2016 and 11.3 million smolts released in 2015 – smolts released
by Faroe Farming before becoming part of the Bakka-frost Group are included. The number of smolts re-leased is a key element of predicting Bakkafrost's future production.
Sea lice is an area, which has demanded much effort and is a part of the biological risk. The new Faroese regulations on sea lice control, which aim at reducing the number of sea lice even further, is expected to increase the operational costs for farming salmon in the Faroe Islands.
Bakkafrost focuses on using non-chemical methods in treatments against sea lice. Bakkafrost's live fish carrier M/S Hans á Bakka has carried out freshwater treatment against sea lice since Q4 2015. In Q4 2016, Bakkafrost invested in a service vessel, M/S Martin, which will primarily use lukewarm seawater treatment against sea lice. M/S Martin started operation in Q1 2017. In addition to M/S Martin, Bakkafrost invested in another service vessel, M/S Róland, in Q1 2017. M/S Róland is equipped with the same system as M/S Martin and is expected to start operation in June/July 2017. Furthermore, Bakkafrost will increase the use of lumpfish in farming significantly in 2017.
Bakkafrost has signed contracts covering around 39% of the expected harvested volumes for the rest of 2017.
VAP contracts are at fixed prices, based on the salmon forward prices at the time they are agreed and the expectations for the salmon spot price for the contract period.
The contracts last for 6 to 12 months. The long-term strategy is selling around 40-50% of the harvested volumes of salmon as VAP products at fixed price contracts. Selling the products at fixed prices reduces the financial risk with fluctuating salmon prices. The market price for contracted VAP products follows a more stable pattern instead of short-term fluctuations as in the spot market.
The price level on long-term contracts are on a higher level than ever before, there are, however, no indications that this price level should decrease significantly.
The outlook for the production of fishmeal and fish oil is dependent on the availability of raw material. The ICES 2017 recommendation for blue whiting is 1,342 thousand tonnes, compared with 776 thousand tonnes in 2016. Recommendations for herring and mackerel quotas have increased as well. The forecast for production of fishmeal and fish oil is positive and will most likely increase due to higher quotas and better availability.
The major market for Havsbrún´s fish feed is the local Faroese market including Bakkafrost's internal use of fish feed.
Havsbrún's sales of fish feed in 2017 are expected to be at 85,000 tonnes.
In June 2016, Bakkafrost announced a five-year investment plan from 2016 to 2020. The total investments for the period are DKK 2.2 billion, including maintenance CAPEX. Investments of around DKK 100 million in the two service vessels, M/S Martin and M/S Róland during 2017, are not included in the investment plan.
The purpose of the investment plan is to continue to have one of the most cost conscious value chains in the farming industry, to carry out organic growth, increase flexibility and reduce the biological risk to meet the future consumers' trends and to be more endcustomer orientated.
Bakkafrost aims at being self-supplied with smolts at a size of 500g each. The benefits are a shorter production time at sea as well as reduced biological risk. To reach this goal, approximately half of Bakkafrost's total investments over the next five years will be in hatcheries.
Both the harvest operation and the VAP production in the new harvest/VAP factory at Glyvrar are operating. The harvest operation started in the summer of 2016, and the VAP production started in Q1 2017. The old harvest factories in Klaksvík, Kollafjørður and Strendur are closed, as well as the old VAP factories in Fuglafjørður and Glyvrar. There are some extra costs during the start-up period, but the investment is expected to result in operational savings of DKK 70- 90 million per year with gradual effect from 2017.
Bakkafrost plans to increase the value of offcuts from salmon harvested and processed in the new harvest/- VAP factory. In 2017, Bakkafrost will invest in a new salmon meal and salmon oil plant, located in Fuglafjørður and operated by Havsbrún. The new salmon meal and salmon oil plant is expected to start operation in late 2017 and is expected to have positive margins in 2018. The FOF segment will also invest in a new feed line, which will increase the capacity of the feed production.
Free cash flow from operations, existing financing facilities and partly new financing if advantageous will finance the investments. The dividend policy will be unchanged.
Improved market balances in the world market for salmon products and cost conscious production will likely improve the financial flexibility going forward. A high equity ratio together with Bakkafrost's bank and bond financing makes Bakkafrost's financial situation strong. This enables Bakkafrost to carry out its investment plans to further focus on strengthening the Group, M&A's, organic growth opportunities and fulfil its dividend policy in the future.
The Annual Report 2016 is available on request from Bakkafrost and on Bakkafrost's website, www.bakkafrost.com.
Bakkafrost is, as explained in the Annual Report 2016, exposed to the salmon price. A limited increase in supply is expected in 2017 and therefore a tight market balance.
Biological risk has been and will be a substantial risk for Bakkafrost. The Annual Report 2016 gives more explanation on the biological risk and Bakkafrost's risk management in this regard.
In addition to the risks described in the 2016 Annual and Consolidated Report and Accounts, pathogenic ISA-virus at Bakkafrost's farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður has been confirmed in March 2017.
Bakkafrost took immediate action and harvested all the fish in farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður. The confirmation of pathogenic ISA-virus resulted in a prolonged fallowing period of minimum 6 months for farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður, after the farming site is emptied for fish. The farming site A-73 Hvannasund Norður was emptied for fish on 12 April 2017.
According to normal procedures, neighbouring farming sites A-72 Haraldssund and A-21/A-11 Hvannasund Suður are under increased surveillance for 6 months. The purpose of the increased surveillance is to detect the ISA-virus as early as possible in case the virus from A-73 Hvannasund Norður has spread to other farming sites.
Reference is made to the Outlook section of this report for other comments to Bakkafrost's risk exposure and to Note 3.
From the date of the statement of financial position until today, no events have occurred which materially influence the information provided by this report.
The Management and the Board of Directors have today considered and approved the interim report of P/F Bakkafrost for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
The interim report, which has not been audited or reviewed by the company's independent auditors, has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU and Faroese disclosure requirements for listed companies.
In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the interim report gives a true and fair view of the Group's financial positions at 31 March 2017, as well as the results of the Group activities and
Glyvrar, May 22nd, 2017
Management:
Regin Jacobsen CEO
The Board of Directors of P/F Bakkafrost
Rúni M. Hansen Johannes Jensen Øystein Sandvik Chairman of the Board Deputy Chairman of the Board Board Member
Virgar Dahl Annika Frederiksberg Teitur Samuelsen Board Member Board Member Board Member
cash flows for the period 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
In our opinion, the management's review provides a true and fair presentation of the development in the Group operations and financial circumstances of the results for the period and of the overall financial position of the Group as well as a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group.
Over and above the disclosures in the interim report, no changes in the Group's most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to the disclosures in the annual report for 2016.
For the period ended 31 March 2017
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Operating revenue | 853,681 | 904,550 |
| Purchase of goods | -359,944 | -306,427 |
| Change in inventory and biological assets (at cost) | 82,501 | -70,320 |
| Salary and personnel expenses | -95,433 | -72,555 |
| Other operating expenses | -103,734 | -173,461 |
| Depreciation | -41,617 | -28,217 |
| Operational EBIT * | 335,454 | 253,570 |
| Fair value adjustment of biological assets | -234,577 | 107,646 |
| Onerous contracts | 30,132 | -59,959 |
| Income from associates | 2,252 | 3,087 |
| Revenue tax | -30,212 | -22,575 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 103,049 | 281,769 |
| Net interest revenue | 190 | 553 |
| Net interest expenses | -7,198 | -6,380 |
| Net currency effects | 1,841 | -14,490 |
| Other financial expenses | -1,162 | -1,066 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 96,720 | 260,386 |
| Taxes | -17,690 | -47,074 |
| Profit or loss for the period | 79,030 | 213,312 |
| Profit or loss for the year attributable to | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 0 | 0 |
| Owners of P/F Bakkafrost | 79,030 | 213,312 |
| Earnings per share (DKK) | 1.63 | 4.39 |
| Diluted earnings per share (DKK) | 1.63 | 4.39 |
*Operational EBIT is EBIT before fair value on biomass, onerous contracts, income from associates and revenue tax
For the period ended 31 March 2017
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Profit for the period | 79,030 | 213,312 |
| Fair value adjustment of financial derivatives | -3,328 | 8,731 |
| Income tax effect | 508 | -1,332 |
| Reserve to share based payment | -292 | 190 |
| Currency translation differences | -4 | -490 |
| Adjustment of treasury shares | 760 | 391 |
| Net other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent | ||
| periods | -2,356 | 7,490 |
| Net other comprehensive income not to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods |
0 | 0 |
| Other comprehensive income | -2,356 | 7,490 |
| Total other comprehensive income for the period | 76,674 | 220,802 |
| Comprehensive income for the period attributable to | ||
| Non- controlling interests | 0 | 0 |
As at 31 March 2017
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| ASSETS | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Intangible assets | 376,675 | 376,675 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 2,256,205 | 2,118,470 |
| Financial assets | 61,652 | 59,407 |
| Long term receivables | 0 | 12,660 |
| Total non-current assets | 2,694,532 | 2,567,212 |
| Current assets | ||
| Biological assets (biomass) | 1,645,053 | 1,858,435 |
| Inventory | 422,203 | 355,604 |
| Total inventory | 2,067,256 | 2,214,039 |
| Accounts receivable | 253,487 | 292,009 |
| Other receivables | 108,860 | 109,860 |
| Total receivables | 362,347 | 401,869 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 499,174 | 234,996 |
| Total current assets | 2,928,777 | 2,850,904 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 5,623,309 | 5,418,116 |
As at 31 March 2017
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||
| Equity | ||
| Share capital | 48,858 | 48,858 |
| Other equity | 3,578,804 | 3,500,177 |
| Total equity | 3,627,662 | 3,549,035 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Deferred and other taxes | 562,299 | 545,699 |
| Long-term interest bearing debt | 507,096 | 827,146 |
| Financial derivatives | 0 | 101,456 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 1,069,395 | 1,474,301 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Financial derivatives | 104,899 | 0 |
| Short-term interest bearing debt | 405,650 | 0 |
| Accounts payable and other debt | 415,703 | 394,780 |
| Total current liabilities | 926,252 | 394,780 |
| Total liabilities | 1,995,647 | 1,869,081 |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 5,623,309 | 5,418,116 |
For the period ended 31 March 2017
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 103,049 | 281,769 |
| Adjustments for write-downs and depreciation | 41,617 | 28,217 |
| Adjustments for value adjustment of biomass | 234,577 | -107,646 |
| Adjustments for income from associates | -2,252 | -3,085 |
| Adjustments for currency effects | 3,794 | -14,076 |
| Adjustments for provision for onerous contracts | -30,132 | 59,959 |
| Received dividend | 0 | 3,186 |
| Change in inventory | -87,794 | 89,382 |
| Change in receivables | 70,094 | -31,838 |
| Change in current debts | 32,351 | -61,692 |
| Cash flow from operations | 365,304 | 244,176 |
| Cash flow from investments | ||
| Payments made for purchase of fixed assets | -179,345 | -119,193 |
| Cash flow from investments | -179,345 | -119,193 |
| Cash flow from financing | ||
| Change of interest bearing debt (short and long) | 85,630 | 45,138 |
| Financial income | 190 | 552 |
| Financial expenses | -8,360 | -7,445 |
| Net proceeds from sale of own shares | 759 | -292 |
| Financing of associate | 0 | 55,836 |
| Cash flow from financing | 78,219 | 93,789 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents in period | 264,178 | 218,772 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – opening balance | 234,996 | 101,852 |
| Cash and cash equivalents – closing balance total | 499,174 | 320,624 |
As at 31 March 2017
| Share | Share- | Currency | Biomass Fair value |
|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share | Premium | Treasury | based | translation | Proposed | adjust- | Retained | Total | ||
| DKK 1,000 | Capital | Reserve | Shares | Payment | differences | Derivatives | Dividend | ments | Earnings | Equity |
| Equity 01.01.2017 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -21,045 | 2,651 | 5,856 | -83,196 | 425,065 | 880,491 | 1,983,818 | 3,549,035 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -234,577 | 315,560 | 80,983 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
| Fair value adjustment of financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3,328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3,328 |
| Income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 508 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | -292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -292 |
| Currency translation differences Total other comprehensive income |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 -292 |
-4 -4 |
0 -2,820 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
-4 -3,116 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | -292 | -4 | -2,820 | 0 | -234,577 | 315,560 | 77,867 |
| Transaction with owners: | ||||||||||
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 760 |
| Paid-out dividend Proposed dividend |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
| Total transaction with owners | 0 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 760 |
| Total changes in equity | 0 | 0 | 760 | -292 | -4 | -2,820 | 0 | -234,577 | 315,560 | 78,627 |
| Total equity 31.03.2017 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -20,285 | 2,359 | 5,852 | -86,016 | 425,065 | 645,914 | 2,299,378 | 3,627,662 |
| Equity 01.01.2016 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -19,679 | 1,085 | 2,034 | -105,621 | 403,079 | 257,277 | 1,686,912 | 2,580,482 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 623,214 | 719,514 | 1,342,728 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
| Fair value adjustment of financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26,789 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26,789 |
| Income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,364 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,364 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,566 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,566 |
| Currency translation differences Total other comprehensive income |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 1,566 |
3,822 3,822 |
0 22,425 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
3,822 27,813 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,566 | 3,822 | 22,425 | 0 | 623,214 | 719,514 | 1,370,541 |
| Transaction with owners: | ||||||||||
| Treasury shares | 0 | 0 | -1,366 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,366 |
| Paid-out dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -403,079 | 0 | 2,457 | -400,622 |
| Proposed dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 425,065 | 0 | -425,065 | 0 |
| Total transaction with owners | 0 | 0 | -1,366 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21,986 | 0 | -422,608 | -401,988 |
| Total changes in equity | 0 | 0 | -1,366 | 1,566 | 3,822 | 22,425 | 21,986 | 623,214 | 296,906 | 968,553 |
| Total equity 31.12.2016 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -21,045 | 2,651 | 5,856 | -83,196 | 425,065 | 880,491 | 1,983,818 | 3,549,035 |
| Equity 01.01.2016 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -19,679 | 1,085 | 2,034 | -105,621 | 403,079 | 257,277 | 1,686,912 | 2,580,482 |
| Consolidated profit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107,646 | 106,080 | 213,726 |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||||
| Fair value adjustment of financial derivatives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,731 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,731 |
| Income tax effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,332 |
| Share-based payment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 391 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 391 |
| Currency translation differences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -490 |
| Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 391 | -490 | 7,399 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,300 |
| Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 391 | -490 | 7,399 | 0 | 107,646 | 106,080 | 221,026 |
| Transaction with owners: | ||||||||||
| Treasury shares Paid-out dividend |
0 0 |
0 0 |
190 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
0 0 |
190 0 |
| Proposed dividend | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total transaction with owners | 0 | 0 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 |
| Total changes in equity | 0 | 0 | 190 | 391 | -490 | 7,399 | 0 | 107,646 | 106,080 | 221,216 |
| Total equity 31.03.2016 | 48,858 | 306,537 | -19,489 | 1,476 | 1,544 | -98,222 | 403,079 | 364,923 | 1,792,992 | 2,801,698 |
P/F Bakkafrost is a limited company incorporated and domiciled in the Faroe Islands.
The Group's Annual Report as at 31 December 2016 is available upon request from the company's registered office at Bakkavegur 8, FO-625 Glyvrar, Faroe Islands, or at www.bakkafrost.com.
This Condensed Consolidated Interim Report is presented in DKK.
This Condensed Consolidated Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU. It does not include all the information required for the full Annual and Consolidated Report and Accounts and should be read in conjunction with the Annual and Consolidated Report and Accounts for the Group as at 31 December 2016.
This interim report has not been subject to any external audit.
The accounting policies applied by the Group in this Condensed Consolidated Interim Report are the same as those applied in the Annual Report as at and for the year ended 31 December 2016.
The company has, nevertheless, chosen to reproduce the note on biological assets from the Annual Report 2016. The information in the note is adjusted, as Bakkafrost has changed the calculation model. The new model involves calculation techniques and does not represent a change in accounting policies.
Please refer to Note 4 for further information.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting principles and recognized amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The most significant estimates relate to the valuation of biological assets and some financial instruments, which are measured at fair value. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are based on the management's best assessment at the time of reporting. All changes in estimates are reflected in the financial statements as they occur.
The accounting estimates are described in the notes to the financial statements in the Annual Report 2016.
For other risk exposures, reference is made to the Management Statement in the Annual Report for 2016, where Bakkafrost's operational and financial risks are described, as well as to Note 4.1 (Financial risk management) in the same report.
The risks and uncertainties described therein are expected to remain.
| 31 Mar | 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Biological assets carrying amount 01.01. | 1,858,434 | 1,060,274 | 1,060,274 |
| Increase due to production or purchases | 352,128 | 241,593 | 1,408,220 |
| Increase due to acquisitions - fair value included | 0 | 0 | 118,233 |
| Reduction due to harvesting or sale (costs of goods sold) | -340,414 | -258,654 | -1,296,244 |
| Fair value adjustment at the beginning of the period reversed | -880,492 | -257,278 | -257,278 |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | 645,915 | 364,923 | 880,492 |
| Reversal of elimination at the beginning of the period | 98,487 | 43,224 | 43,224 |
| Eliminations | -89,005 | -64,338 | -98,487 |
| Biological assets carrying amount at the end of the period | 1,645,053 | 1,129,744 | 1,858,434 |
| Cost price biological assets | 1,070,331 | 805,988 | 1,054,429 |
| Capitalized interest | 17,812 | 23,171 | 22,000 |
| Fair value adjustment at the end of the period | 645,915 | 364,923 | 880,492 |
| Eliminations | -89,005 | -64,338 | -98,487 |
| Biological assets carrying amount | 1,645,053 | 1,129,744 | 1,858,434 |
| Biomass < 1 kg on average (tonnes) | 2,397 | 4,142 | 2,039 |
| Biomass 1 kg < 2 kg on average (tonnes) | 3,319 | 2,851 | 5,866 |
| Biomass 2 kg < 3 kg on average (tonnes) | 6,513 | 4,636 | 6,523 |
| Biomass 3 kg < 4 kg on average (tonnes) | 5,210 | 3,526 | 5,168 |
| Biomass 4 kg < on average (tonnes) | 24,967 | 15,712 | 25,513 |
| Volume of biomass at sea (tonnes) | 42,406 | 30,867 | 45,109 |
| Number of fish < 1 kg on average (thousand) | 4,594 | 7,165 | 4,884 |
| Number of fish 1 kg < 2 kg on average (thousand) | 2,309 | 1,530 | 3,650 |
| Number of fish 2 kg < 3 kg on average (thousand) | 2,599 | 1,910 | 2,730 |
| Number of fish 3 kg < 4 kg on average (thousand) | 1,572 | 1,045 | 1,462 |
| Number of fish 4 kg < on average (thousand) | 4,288 | 3,274 | 5,123 |
| Total number of fish at sea (thousand) | 15,362 | 14,924 | 17,849 |
| Number of smolts released YTD in Farming North (thousand) | 1,395 | 1,358 | 5,590 |
| Number of smolts released YTD in Farming West (thousand) | 0 | 569 | 5,353 |
| Total number of smolts YTD released (thousand) | 1,395 | 1,927 | 10,943 |
IAS 41 requires biomass to be accounted for at the estimated fair value net of sales-costs and harvesting costs. The calculation of the estimated fair value is based on market prices for harvested fish. In the accounts, the change in estimated fair value is entered to the Income Statement on a continuous basis.
The Group's biological assets is salmon at all stages of the life cycle. The fish is divided into two main groups, depending on the stage of the life cycle. The first group is fish produced on shore. The second is, when the fish is released to sea.
For the first group, historical cost is deemed a reasonable approach to fair value, as there is little biological transformation. This assessment must be seen in the light of the fact that smolts are currently released to sea at a stage, when their weight is still relatively low.
For the second group, the fair value is calculated by applying a present value model at level 3 in the fair value hierarchy in IFRS 13. In accordance with the principle in IFRS 13 for highest and best use, the Group considers optimal harvest weight to be 5.2 kg gutted weight (6.3 kg live weight).
In November 2015, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway published a report on thematic supervision of fish-farming companies. The report encouraged that the valuation model of biological assets is revised and harmonized by the industry.
Bakkafrost has been part of a cross-industry group with the purpose to replace the growth model with a present value model (discounted cash flow). Bakkafrost has applied the changed model with effect from Q1 2017.
Taking into account the industry's common goal to harmonize the model, Bakkafrost expects minor changes and adaptations to the model and parameters during 2017.
Changes to the model involve calculation techniques and do not represent a change in accounting policies. The impact of the change has therefore been recorded through profit or loss in 2016. The impact of the transition on the financial statements is presented in the note on biological assets.
The change between the old and the new calculation has an effect on the profit and loss accounts for Q1 2017 of +116.6 million DKK.
The valuation model calculates the net present value of expected cash flow from biological assets.
Changes to estimated fair value of biological assets are presented on the line Fair value adjustments of biological assets in the Income Statement.
The measurement unit is the individual fish. However, for practical reasons, cash flows and estimates are carried out per locality.
Main components in the model are:
Estimated harvest volume is based on the actual number of fish in the sea on the balance sheet date minus estimated future mortality from balance sheet date and multiplied by optimal harvest weight per fish.
Future mortality is estimated to be 0.6% of the number of incoming fish per month.
Estimated future costs are based on the Bakkafrost's prognoses per locality.
Cost comprises of mainly feed-, production-, harvestand transport costs.
Estimated sales prices are based on externally quoted prices from Fish Pool.
Fish Pool is a market place for financial purchase and sale agreements for superior Norwegian salmon size 3-6 kg gutted weight. The volume on Fish Pool is, however, limited. This market is therefore initially to be insufficiently active and effective. Despite this, Bakkafrost's opinion is that the observable forward prices must be seen as the best approach to a price for the sale of salmon.
| Q2 17 | 6.83 |
|---|---|
| Q3 17 | 6.33 |
| Q4-17 | 6.49 |
| Q1-18 | 6.66 |
| Q2-18 | 6.65 |
| Q3-18 | 6.02 |
The estimated future cash flow is discounted monthly. The monthly discount rate at 31 March 2017 is estimated to be 6% per month. The discount rate takes into account a risk adjustment and time value. The risk adjustment takes into account the volatility in volume, costs and price.
Mortality above normal will be accounted for, when a farming site either experiences elevated mortality over time or mortality due to an incident.
Costs related to abnormal mortality will be recognized in the Income Statement and presented on the line for changes in inventory, while normal mortality is classified as part of production costs.
Bakkafrost uses a common indicator and threshold for all farming sites to assess normal and abnormal mortality. Indication of abnormal mortality is when a farming site one month registers mortality exceeding
1.5% of the incoming number of fish. A more detailed assessment is then carried out to evaluate, whether mortality is abnormal. These assessments take into account the cause of mortality and the size of the fish.
Bakkafrost has not had abnormal mortality in the period.
The estimate of fair value of biomass will always be based on uncertain assumptions, even though the company has built substantial expertise in assessing these factors.
The Group considers that three components are key parameters for valuation. These are: average price, monthly discount rate and estimated biomass volume. The tables below show a simulated sensitivity to changes in fair value of the biological assets in the event of changes in these parameters:
| Change in discount rate +1% | 96,899 |
|---|---|
| Change in discount rate -1% | -107,557 |
| Change in sales price + 5 DKK | -240,594 |
| Change in sales price - 5 DKK | 240,594 |
| Change in biomass volume +1% | -9,805 |
| Change in biomass volume -1% | 11,735 |
| Farming segment | Q1 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| External revenue | 570,883 | 571,000 |
| Internal revenue | 180,501 | 130,860 |
| Total revenue | 751,384 | 701,860 |
| Operating expenses | -348,095 | -422,086 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -30,057 | -18,991 |
| Operational EBIT | 373,232 | 260,783 |
| Fair value adjustment of biological assets | -234,577 | 107,646 |
| Income from associates | 0 | -7,681 |
| Revenue tax | -30,212 | -22,575 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 108,443 | 338,173 |
| Net interest revenue | 190 | -1,539 |
| Net interest expenses | -5,722 | -160 |
| Net currency effects | 2,548 | -15,401 |
| Other financial expenses | -1,112 | -1,014 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 104,346 | 320,059 |
| Taxes | -15,130 | -49,926 |
| Profit for the period (continuing operations) | 89,216 | 270,133 |
| Value added products | Q1 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| External revenue | 191,543 | 179,504 |
| Internal purchase of raw material | -180,501 | -130,860 |
| Operating expenses | -60,561 | -71,828 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -3,521 | -1,632 |
| Operational EBIT | -53,040 | -24,816 |
| Provision for onerous contracts | 30,134 | -59,959 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | -22,906 | -84,775 |
| Net interest revenue | 0 | 1,972 |
| Net interest expenses | -307 | -5 |
| Net currency effects | -283 | -1 |
| Other financial expenses | -2 | -4 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | -23,498 | -82,813 |
| Taxes | 4,230 | 14,906 |
| Profit or loss for the period | -19,268 | -67,907 |
| Fishmeal, Fish Oil and Fish Feed | Q1 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| External revenue | 91,255 | 149,551 |
| Internal revenue | 185,886 | 138,457 |
| Total revenue | 277,141 | 288,008 |
| Cost of goods sold | -179,542 | -177,241 |
| Operating expenses | -52,452 | -41,745 |
| Depreciation and amortization | -8,039 | -7,594 |
| Operational EBIT | 37,108 | 61,428 |
| Income from associates | 2,252 | 10,768 |
| Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 39,360 | 72,196 |
| Net interest revenue | 0 | 120 |
| Net interest expenses | -1,169 | -6,215 |
| Net currency effects | -424 | 912 |
| Other financial expenses | -48 | -48 |
| Earnings before taxes (EBT) | 37,720 | 66,965 |
| Taxes | -6,790 | -12,054 |
| Profit or loss for the period | 30,930 | 54,911 |
| Reconciliation of reportable segments | ||
| to Group earnings before taxes (EBT) | Q1 | Q1 |
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Farming | 104,346 | 320,059 |
| VAP (Value added products) | -23,498 | -82,813 |
| FOF (Fishmeal, Fish Oil and Fish Feed) | 37,720 | 66,965 |
| Eliminations | -21,848 | -43,825 |
| Group earnings before taxes (EBT) | 96,720 | 260,386 |
| Assets and liabilities per segment | 31 Mar | 31 Dec |
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Farming | 5,254,079 | 5,060,263 |
| VAP (Value added products) | 416,148 | 375,538 |
| FOF (Fishmeal, Fish Oil and Fish Feed) | 729,362 | 703,222 |
| Eliminations | -776,280 | -720,907 |
| Total assets | 5,623,309 | 5,418,116 |
| Farming | -614,629 | -710,184 |
| VAP (Value added products) | 29,654 | -25,895 |
| FOF (Fishmeal, Fish Oil and Fish Feed) | -489,338 | -495,784 |
| Eliminations | -921,334 | -637,218 |
| Total liabilities | -1,995,647 | -1,869,081 |
The Group had capital expenditures committed but not provided in these accounts at the date of the Statement of Financial Position of approximately DKK
Note 5.2 in Bakkafrost's Annual Report for 2016 provides detailed information on related parties' transactions.
Transactions between P/F Bakkafrost and its subsidiaries meet the definition of related party trans-
All assets/liabilities, for which fair value is recognized or disclosed, are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in an active market (that are unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Valuation techniques (for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable).
Level 3: Valuation techniques (for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable).
For biological assets, the fair value calculation is done using a valuation model (level 3 in the valuation hier432 million. DKK 360 million relate to the building of new hatchery stations.
actions. As these transactions are eliminated on consolidation, they are not disclosed as related party transactions.
archy) where the value is estimated based on observable market prices per period end.
For more information on these calculations, please refer to Note 4.
For assets/liabilities that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, the Group determines, whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by reassessing categorization (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement).
There have been no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements.
As at 31 March 2017, the Group held the following classes of assets/liabilities measured at fair value:
| DKK 1,000 | Cost | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets and liabilities measured at fair value | Fair value | amount | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 1,645,053 | 999,138 | 0 | 0 | 1,645,053 |
| Assets measured at fair value 31/3-2017 | 1,645,053 | 999,138 | 0 | 0 | 1,645,053 |
| Liabilities measured at fair value 31/3-2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Biological assets (biomass) | 1,858,434 | 977,942 | 0 | 0 | 1,858,434 |
| Assets measured at fair value 31/12-2016 | 1,858,434 | 977,942 | 0 | 0 | 1,858,434 |
| Liabilities measured at fair value 31/12-2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bakkafrost's financial information is prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS). In addition, the management's intention is to provide alternative performance measures, which are regularly reviewed by the management to enhance the understanding of the company's performance, but not replacing the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The alternative performance measures presented may
be determined or calculated differently by other companies. Bakkafrost's experience is that these APM's are frequently used by analysts, investors and other parties.
These APM's are adjusted IFRS measures, defined, calculated and used in a consistent and transparent manner over the years and across the company where relevant.
Net interest bearing debt consists of both current and non-current interest-bearing liabilities, less related current and non-current hedging instruments, financial instruments, such as debt instruments and derivatives and cash and cash equivalents. The net interest bearing debt is a measure of the Group's net indebtedness that provides an indicator of the overall balance sheet strength. It is also a single measure that can be used to assess both the Group's cash position and its indebtedness. The use of the term 'net debt' does not necessarily mean that the cash included in the net debt calculation is available to settle the liabilities included in this measure. Net debt is an alternative performance measure as it is not defined in IFRS. The most directly comparable IFRS measure is the aggregate interest-bearing liabilities (both current and non-current), derivatives and cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation is provided below.
| 31 Mar | 31 Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 499,174 | 234,996 |
| Deposit for interest- and currency swap | 59,900 | 58,340 |
| Derivatives | -104,899 | -101,456 |
| Long- and short term interest bearing debt | -912,746 | -827,146 |
| Net interest bearing debt | -458,571 | -635,266 |
Operational EBIT is EBIT aligned for fair value adjustments, onerous contracts provisions, income from associates, badwill and revenue tax.
Operational EBIT is a major alternative performance measure in the salmon farming industry. A reconciliation from EBIT to Operational EBIT is provided below.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| EBIT | 103,049 | 281,769 |
| Fair value adjustment of biological assets | 234,577 | -107,646 |
| Onerous contracts | -30,132 | 59,959 |
| Income from associates | -2,252 | -3,087 |
| Revenue tax | 30,212 | 22,575 |
| Operational EBIT | 335,454 | 253,570 |
Farming segment: ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୟ୰୫୧୬ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୦ୟ୰୴ୣୱ୲ୣୢ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ ሺ୵ሻ
VAP segment: ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ ୮୰୭ୢ୳ୡୣୢ ሺ୰ୟ୵ ୫ୟ୲ୣ୰୧ୟ୪ ୵ሻ
Farming and VAP: ୮ୣ୰ୟ୲୧୭୬ୟ୪ ୍ ୟ୰୫୧୬ ୟ୬ୢ ୱୣ୫ୣ୬୲ ୭୲ୟ୪ ୦ୟ୰୴ୣୱ୲ୣୢ ୴୭୪୳୫ୣୱ ሺ୵ሻ
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciations and amortizations (EBITDA) is a key financial parameter for Bakkafrost's FOF segment. EBITDA before other income and other expenses is defined as EBITDA less gains and losses on disposals of fixed assets and operations, and is reconciled in the section Group overview. This measure is useful to users of Bakkafrost's financial information in evaluating operating profitability on a more variable cost basis as it excludes depreciations and amortization expenses related primarily to capital expenditures and acquisitions, which occurred in the past, nonrecurring items, as well as evaluating operating performance in relation to Bakkafrost's FOF segments competitors. The EBITDA margin presented is defined as EBITDA before other income and other expenses divided by total revenues.
Adjusted EPS is based on the reversal of certain fair value adjustments shown in the table below, as it is Bakkafrost's view that this figure provides a more reliable measure of the underlying performance.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Profit for the year to the shareholders of P/F Bakkafrost | 79,030 | 213,312 |
| Fair value adjustment of biomass | 234,577 | -107,646 |
| Onerous contracts provisions | -30,132 | 59,959 |
| Tax on fair value adjustment | -36,800 | 8,584 |
| Adjusted profit for the year to shareholders of P/f Bakkafrost | 246,675 | 174,209 |
| Time-weighted average number of shares outstanding through the year | 48,574,193 | 48,545,675 |
| Adjusted earnings per share (before fair value adjustment of biomass and provisions for onerous contracts (adjusted EPS) |
5.08 | 3.59 |
Return on average capital employed (ROCE) is defined as the period's operational EBIT divided by the average capital employed, which is total assets adjusted for total current liabilities. The performance measure is expressed as a percentage and is useful for evaluating Bakkafrost's profitability.
| Q1 | Q1 | |
|---|---|---|
| DKK 1,000 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Group -Operational EBIT | 335,454 | 253,570 |
| Average Capital Employed | 4,860,197 | 3,659,404 |
| ROCE | 6.9% | 6.9% |
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