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Digi Communications N.V.

Quarterly Report Aug 14, 2023

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2ND QUARTER 2023 – FINANCIAL REPORT for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023

DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. ("Digi")

(the "COMPANY")

(Digi, together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries are referred to as the "Group")

FINANCIAL REPORT (the "REPORT") for the three months period ended June 30, 2023

This Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Report for the period ended 30 June 2023 refers to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".

Table of contents

Important Information4
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 5
Operating and Market Data 5
Non-Gaap Financial Measures 6
Rounding 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations7
Overview 8
Historical Results of Operations 11
Main variations of assets and liabilities as at June 30, 2023 18
Management Statement for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi
Communications NV Group for the six month period ended 30 June 202319
Management Statement for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi Communications
NV Group for the six months period ended 30 June 2023 20
Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Report……………………………………………………21

Important Information

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this Report are not historical facts and are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, expectations, projections, objectives, targets, goals, strategies, future events, future operating revenues or performance, capital expenditures, financing needs, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions, our competitive strengths and weaknesses, our business strategy, and the trends we anticipate in the industries and the political and legal environments in which we operate and other information that is not historical information.

Words such as "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "target," "potential," "expect," "intend," "predict," "project," "could," "should," "may," "will," "plan," "aim," "seek" and similar expressions are intended to identify forwardlooking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Report are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors, some of which are discussed below. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management's assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. We caution all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this report are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, many of which are beyond our control, and risks exist that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forwardlooking statements will not be achieved. You should be aware that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, various risks related to our business, risks related to regulatory matters and litigation, risks related to investments in emerging markets, risks related to our financial position as well as risks related to the notes and the related guarantee.

Any forward-looking statements are only made as of the date of this Report. Accordingly, we do not intend, and do not undertake any obligation, to update forward-looking statements set forth in this Report. You should interpret all subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting on our behalf as being qualified by the cautionary statements in this Report. As a result, you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Operating and Market Data

Throughout this Report, we refer to persons who subscribe to one or more of our services as customers. We use the term revenue generating unit ("RGU") to designate a subscriber account of a customer in relation to one of our services. We measure RGUs at the end of each relevant period. An individual customer may represent one or several RGUs depending on the number of our services to which it subscribes. More specifically:

  • for our cable TV and DTH services, we count each basic package that we invoice to a customer as an RGU, without counting separately the premium add-on packages that a customer may subscribe for;
  • for our fixed internet and data services, we consider each subscription package to be a single RGU;
  • for our fixed-line telephony services, we consider each phone line that we invoice to be a separate RGU, so that a customer will represent more than one RGU if it has subscribed for more than one phone line; and
  • for our mobile telecommunication services, we consider the following to be a separate RGU: (a) for pre-paid services, each mobile voice and mobile data SIM with active traffic in the last month of the relevant period, except for Romania where pre-paid RGUs are not included due to low usage and small number of users; and (b) for post-paid services, each separate SIM on a valid contract.

As our definition of RGUs is different for our different business lines, you should use caution when comparing RGUs between our different business lines. In addition, since RGUs can be defined differently by different companies within our industry, you should use caution in comparing our RGU figures to those of our competitors. We use the term average revenue per unit ("ARPU") to refer to the average revenue per RGU in geographic segment or the Group as a whole, for a period by dividing the total revenue of such geographic segment, or the Group, for such period, (a) if such period is a calendar month, by the total number of RGUs invoiced for services in that calendar month; or (b) if such period is longer than a calendar month, by (i) the average number of relevant RGUs invoiced for services in that period and (ii) the number of calendar months in that period. In our ARPU calculations we do not differentiate between various types of subscription packages or the number and nature of services an individual customer subscribes for. Because we calculate ARPU differently from some of our competitors, you should use caution when comparing our ARPU figures with those of other telecommunications companies.

In this Report RGUs and ARPU numbers presented under the heading "Other" are the RGUs and ARPU numbers of our Italian subsidiary.

Non-Gaap Financial Measures

In this report, we present certain financial measures that are not defined in and, thus, not calculated in accordance with IFRS, U.S. GAAP or generally accepted accounting principles in any other relevant jurisdiction. This includes EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (each as defined below). Because these measures are not standardized, companies can define and calculate these measures differently, and therefore we urge you not to use them as a basis for comparing our results with those of other companies.

We calculate EBITDA by adding back to our consolidated operating profit or loss charges for depreciation, amortization and impairment of assets. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for the effect of non-recurring and one-off items. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to the sum of our total revenue and other operating income. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA Margin under our definition may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies and labelled "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" or "Adjusted EBITDA Margin," respectively. We believe that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are useful analytical tools for presenting a normalized measure of cash flows that disregards temporary fluctuations in working capital, including due to fluctuations in inventory levels and due to timing of payments received or payments made. Since operating profit and actual cash flows for a given period can differ significantly from this normalized measure, we urge you to consider these figures for any period together with our data for cash flows from operations and other cash flow data and our operating profit. You should not consider EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA Margin as substitutes for operating profit or cash flows from operating activities.

In Note 3 to the Interim Financial Statements, as part of our "Other" segment we reported EBITDA of (i) our Italian operations, together with operating expenses of Digi and Portugal. In this Report, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin represent the results of our Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian subsidiaries and operating expenses of Digi.

Rounding

Certain amounts that appear in this Report have been subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

2nd Quarter 2023 – Financial Report pag. 7

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Group should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group as of June 30, 2023.

The following discussion includes forward-looking statements based on assumptions about our future business. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those described in sections captioned "Forward-Looking Statements" of this Report.

Overview

We are a leading provider of telecommunication services in Romania, Spain and Italy with a presence also in Portugal and Belgium.

  • Romania. Our offerings in Romania include cable TV, fixed internet and data, mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line telephony and DTH.
  • Spain. We provide mobile telecommunication services as an MVNO through the mobile network of Telefónica. We also offer fixed internet and data and fixed-line telephony services through Telefónica's fixed network and through our own GPON-XGSPON network.
  • Italy. We provide mobile telecommunication services as an MVNO through the mobile network of Vodafone. Our service offerings in Italy primarily target the large local Romanian community.
  • Portugal. At the end of 2021, we were awarded mobile spectrum in Portugal at the 5G auction. We are in process of developing the fixed and mobile networks and we will start operations at a later date.
  • Belgium. During 2022, we were awarded, together with Citymesh NV, part of Cegeka Group, mobile spectrum in Belgium at the 5G auction organized by the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunication ("BIPT"). We will start to build a new national mobile network (the 4th). This will allow the Group to expand its business on the Belgium market, in order to provide high quality, affordable telecommunication services, based on the latest technologies.

For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had revenues and other income of € 418.6 million, net profit of € 16 million and Adjusted EBITDA of € 146.2 million.

Basis of Financial Presentation

The Group prepared its Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2023 in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU. For the periods discussed in this Report, the Group's presentation currency was the euro. The Group's financial year ends on December 31 of each calendar year. All amounts presented are for continuous operations unless otherwise stated.

Functional Currencies and Presentation Currency

Each Group entity prepares individual financial statements in its functional currency, which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which such entity operates. As our operations in Romania and Spain generated approximately 61% and 38%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 our principal functional currencies are the Romanian leu and EUR.

The Group presents its consolidated Interim Financial Statements in euros. The Group uses the euro as the presentation currency of its consolidated Interim Financial Statements because management analysis and reporting are prepared in euros, as the euro is the most used reference currency in the telecommunication industry in the European Union.

Presentation of Revenue and Operating Expenses

Our Board of Directors evaluates business and market opportunities and considers our results primarily on countryby-country basis. We currently generate revenue in Romania, Spain and Italy. We incur operating expenses in Romania, Spain, Italy and Portugal. Revenue and operating expenses from our operations are broken down into the following geographic segments: Romania, Spain and Other (the other segment includes Italy, Digi and Portugal). In line with our management's consideration of the Group's revenue generation we further break down revenue generated by each of our four geographic segments in accordance with our five principal business lines: (1) cable TV; (2) fixed internet and data; (3) mobile telecommunication services; (4) fixed-line telephony; and (5) DTH.

Exchange rates

The following table sets out, where applicable, the period end and average exchange rates for the periods under review of the euro against each of our principal functional currencies, in each case as reported by the relevant central bank on its website (unless otherwise stated):

Value of one euro in the relevant currency As at and for the three months
ended June 30,
As at and for the six months
ended June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Romanian leu (RON)(1)
Period end rate 4.96 4.95 4.96 4.95
Average rate 4.95 4.95 4.93 4.95

(1) According to the exchange rates published by the National Bank of Romania.

In the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net foreign exchange loss (which is recognized in net finance result on our statement of comprehensive income) of € 2.4 million. In the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net foreign exchange loss (which is recognized in net finance result on our statement of comprehensive income) of € 4.0 million.

In the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net foreign exchange loss (which is recognized in net finance result on our statement of comprehensive income) of €1.8 million. In the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net foreign exchange loss (which is recognized in net finance result on our statement of comprehensive income) of € 5.1 million.

Growth in Business, RGUs and ARPU

Our revenue is mostly a function of the number of our RGUs and ARPU. Neither of these terms is a measure of financial performance under IFRS, nor have these measures been reviewed by an outside auditor, consultant or expert. Each of these measures is derived from management estimates. As defined by our management, these terms may not be comparable to similar terms used by other companies.

The following table shows our RGUs (thousand) and monthly ARPU (€/month) by geographic segment as at and for the three months period ended June 30, 2022 and 2023:

RGUs (thousand)/ARPU (€/month) As at and for the three
months ended June 30,
% change
2023 2022
Romania
RGUs
Pay TV(1) 5,580 5,271 5.9%
Fixed internet and data(2) 4,391 3,965 10.7%
Mobile telecommunication services(3) 5,391 4,528 19.1%
Fixed-line telephony(2) 909 956 (4.9%)
ARPU(4) 4.5 4.6 (2.2%)
Spain
RGUs
Fixed internet and data 1,112 658 69.0%
Mobile telecommunication services(3) 4,300 3,434 25.2%
Fixed-line telephony 364 223 63.2%
ARPU(4) 9.4 9.5 (1.1%)
Other(5)
RGUs
Mobile telecommunication services(3) 391 354 10.5%
ARPU(4) 6.2 6.6 (6.1%)

(1) Includes RGUs for Cable television and DTH services.

(2) Includes residential and business RGUs.

(3) Includes mobile telephony and mobile internet and data RGUs.

(4) ARPU refers to the average revenue per RGU in a geographic segment or the Group as a whole, for a period by dividing the total revenue of such geographic segment, or the Group, for such period.

(5) Includes Italy.

Historical Results of Operations

Results of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

As at and for the three months
ended
June 30,
As at and for the six months ended
June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(€ millions)
Revenues
Romania 251.6 238.9 497.1 475.7
Spain 156.5 118.3 299.9 229.1
Other 7.1 6.9 13.9 13.5
Elimination of intersegment revenues (0.8) (0.8) (1.6) (1.6)
Total revenues 414.4 363.4 809.3 716.7
Other income 4.2 7.1 7.9 14.3
Other expenses (0.2) (0.2) (0.4) (0.2)
Operating expenses
Romania (138.2) (137.0) (278.7) (274.4)
Spain (127.5) (104.4) (243.9) (197.3)
Other (7.5) (9.4) (16.3) (16.2)
Elimination of intersegment expenses 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.6
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of (104.1) (87.4) (204.8) (172.2)
tangible and intangible assets
Total operating expenses (376.6) (337.3) (742.1) (658.5)
Operating profit 41.9 32.9 74.7 72.5
Finance income 3.3 0.1 2.5 0.2
Finance expense (23.9) (17.1) (39.9) (37.3)
Net finance costs (20.6) (17.0) (37.3) (37.1)
Share of loss of equity-accounted investees (2.7) - (5.3) -
Profit before taxation 18.5 15.9 32.1 35.4
Income tax expense (2.5) (0.6) (5.3) (4.7)
Profit for the period (from continuing
operations)
16.0 15.4 26.8 30.7
Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax - - - 319.2
Profit for the period 16.0 15.4 26.8 349.9
Three months Three months Six months
ended
30 June 2023
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1)
ended
30 June 2023
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1)
Revenues 414.4 363.4 809.3 716.7
Other income 4.2 7.1 7.9 14.3
EBITDA
Operating profit 41.9 32.9 74.7 72.5
Depreciation, amortization and impairment and
revaluation impact
104.1 87.4 204.8 172.2
EBITDA 146.0 120.3 279.5 244.7
Other income - -
Other expenses 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.2
Adjusted EBITDA 146.2 120.5 279.9 244.9
IFRS 16 impact (20.9) (19.5) (41.3) (38.3)
Adjusted EBITDA excluding IFRS 16 impact 125.2 101.0 238.6 206.6

Revenue

Our revenue (excluding intersegment revenue and other income) for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €414.4 million, compared with €363.4 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 14.0%.

Our revenue (excluding intersegment revenue and other income) for the six months period ended June 30, 2023 was €809.3 million, compared with €716.7 million for the six months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 12.9%.

The following table shows the distribution of revenue by geographic segment and business line for the three- and sixmonth period ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

As at and for the three
months
ended June 30,
As at and for the six months
ended June 30,
2023 2022 % 2023 2022 %
change change
(€ millions)
Country
Romania 250.9 238.3 5.3% 495.8 474.4 4.5%
Spain 156.4 118.2 32.3% 299.7 228.9 30.9%
(1)
Other
7.0 6.9 2.7% 13.9 13.4 3.4%
Total 414.4 363.4 14.0% 809.3 716.7 12.9%
Category
Fixed services (2) 206.6 177.8 16.2% 406.2 348.6 16.5%
Mobile services 175.9 149.5 17.6% 339.3 292.4 16.0%
Other 31.9 36.1 (11.4%) 63.9 75.7 (15.6%)
Total 414.4 363.4 14.0% 809.3 716.7 12.9%

(1) Includes revenue from operations in Italy.

(2) Includes revenues from DTH operations.

Revenue in Romania for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €250.9 million compared with €238.3 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 5.3%.

Revenue growth in Romania was mainly the result of the increase of mobile telecommunication services, fixed internet and data and pay TV RGUs in the period, due to organic growth. ARPU in Romania was impacted by the decrease in mobile termination rates, as well as subscription packages' mix.

Our Pay TV RGUs increased from approximately 5,271 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 5,580 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 5.9%, and our fixed internet and data RGUs increased from approximately 3,965 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 4,391 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 10.7%. These increases were obtained both organically, primarily due to our investments in expanding our fixed fiber-optic network and to our attractive fixed internet and data and pay TV packages.

Mobile telecommunication services RGUs increased from approximately 4,528 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 5,391 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 19.1%, mainly driven by our attractive offerings.

Fixed-line telephony RGUs decreased from approximately 956 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 909 thousand as at June 30, 2023, a decrease of approximately 4.9%, as a result of the general trend away from fixed-line telephony and towards mobile telecommunication services.

Other revenues include mainly sales of equipment, revenue from energy and advertising revenue. Sales of equipment include mainly mobile handsets.

Revenue in Spain for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €156.4 million, compared with €118.2 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 32.3%.

The increase in revenues generated by our operations in Spain was due to the increase in mobile telecommunication services and fixed internet and data RGUs in the period, mainly driven by our attractive offerings.

Mobile telecommunication services RGUs increased from approximately 3,434 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 4,300 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 25.2%.

Fixed internet and data RGUs increased from approximately 658 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 1,112 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 69.0% and fixed-line telephony RGUs increased from approximately 223 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 364 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 63.2%.

Revenue in Other represented revenue from our operations in Italy and for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €7.0 million, compared with €6.9 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 2.7%. Mobile telecommunication services RGUs increased from approximately 354 thousand as at June 30, 2022 to approximately 391 thousand as at June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately 10.5%.

Total operating expenses

Our total operating expenses for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €376.6 million, compared with €337.3 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 11.7%, respectively.

Our total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was €742.1 million compared with €658.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 12.7%.

The following table shows the distribution of operating expenses by geographic segment for the three-month and sixmonth period ended June 30, 2022 and 2023:

As at and for the three
months
ended June 30,
As at and for the six months
ended June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(€ millions)
Romania 138.1 136.8 278.4 273.9
Spain 127.1 103.9 242.9 196.3
Other(1) 7.3 9.2 16.0 15.9
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of 104.1 87.4 204.8 172.2
tangible and intangible assets
Total operating expenses 376.6 337.3 742.1 658.3

(1) Includes operating expenses of operations in Italy, Portugal and operating expenses of Digi.

Operating expenses in Romania for three months period ended June 30, 2023 was €138.1 million, compared with €136.8 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 1%. In general, operating expenses follow the growth of the business.

Operating expenses in Spain for the three months period ended June 30, 2023, were €127.1 million, compared with

€103.9 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 22.3%. Operating expenses follow the evolution of increase in mobile telephony services RGUs between the two periods, as a result of business development.

Operating expenses in Other represented expenses of our operations in Italy, Portugal and expenses of Digi and for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 were €7.3 million, compared with €9.2 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 20.7%.

Depreciation, amortization and impairment of tangible and intangible assets

The table below sets out information on depreciation, amortization and impairment of our tangible and intangible assets for the three-month and six-month period ended June 30, 2022 and 2023.

As at and for the three
months
ended June 30,
As at and for the six
months
ended June 30
2023 2022 2023 2022
(€ millions)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 43.9 34.8 83.6 66.6
Amortization of non-current intangible assets and 23.3 20.2 46.7 40.0
programme assets
Amortisation of Subscriber acquisition costs 14.7 13.7 29.0 26.9
Amortization of right of use assets 22.1 17.2 43.9 36.5
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and 0.2 1.4 1.6 2.1
subscriber acquisition costs
Total 104.1 87.4 204.8 172.2

Operating profit

For the reasons set above, our operating profit was €41.9 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared with €32.9 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 27.1%.

Net finance expense

We recognized net finance loss of €20.6 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, compared with a net finance loss of €17.0 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.

The net lossfrom foreign exchange in amount of €2.4 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 compared to a foreign exchange loss of €4.0 million from previous period.

In the three months ended June 30, 2023 we had an interest expense (including IFRS 16) in amount of €14.1 million, compared to €8.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Profit before taxation

For the reasons set forth above, our profit before taxation was €18.5 million in the three month period ended June 30, 2023, compared with profit before taxation of €15.9 million for the three month period ended June 30, 2022.

Income tax expense

An income tax expense of €2.5 million was recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a tax expense of €0.6 million recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2022, mainly due to deferred tax variation in the period.

Net profit for the period

For the reasons set forth above, our net profit was €16.0 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023, compared with net profit of €15.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our principal sources of liquidity have been our operating cash flows as well as debt financing. Going forward, we expect to fund our cash obligations and capital expenditures primarily out of our operating cash flows, credit facilities and letter of guarantee facilities. We believe that our operating cash flows will continue to allow us to maintain a flexible capital expenditure policy.

All of our businesses have historically produced positive operating cash flows that are relatively constant from month to month. Variations in our aggregate cash flow during the periods under review principally represented increased or decreased cash flow used in investing activities and cash flow from financing activities.

We have made and intend to continue to make significant investments in the growth of our businesses by expanding our mobile telecommunication network and our fixed fiber optic networks, acquiring new and renewing existing content rights, procuring CPE which we provide to our customers and exploring other investment opportunities on an opportunistic basis in line with our current business model. We believe that we will be able to continue to meet our cash flow needs by the acceleration or deceleration of our growth and expansion plans.

Historical cash flows

The following table sets forth our consolidated cash flows from operating activities for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2022 and 2023, cash flows used in investing activities and cash flows from/(used in) financing activities.

As at and for the
three months
ended June 30,
As at and for the
six months
ended June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(€ millions)
Cash flows from operations before working capital changes 139.3 115.6 278.7 241.6
Cash flows from changes in working capital (0.5) 5.9 (37.0) (43.3)
Cash flows from operations 138.8 121.5 241.7 198.3
Interest paid (8.4) (3.7) (27.0) (18.9)
Income tax paid (1.0) (1.4) (1.0) (1.4)
Cash flow from operating activities 129.5 116.4 213.8 178.0
Cash flow used in investing activities (252.3) (143.5) (404.2) 367.1
Cash flows from/(used in) financing activities 92.0 (3.9) 134.5 (278.9)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (30.8) (31.0) (56.0) 266.2
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 236.3 316.9 261.4 19.6
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalent held - - - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the closing of the period 205.5 285.8 205.5 285.8

Cash flows from operations before working capital changes were €139.3 million in the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and €115.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022 for the reasons discussed in "—Historical Results of Operations—Results of operations for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2022 and 2023".

The following table shows changes in our working capital:

For the three months
ended
June 30,
For the six months
ended
June 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(€ millions)
(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables and other assets (5.0) (29.2) (12.8) (63.8)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories 1.8 5.6 5.1 5.4
(Decrease)/increase in programming assets (3.5) (1.2) (9.7) (12.1)
Increase/(decrease) in trade payables and other current liabilities 7.2 33.1 (23.6) 22.8
Increase/(decrease) in contract liabilities (1.0) (2.4) 3.9 4.3
Total (0.5) 5.9 (37.0) (43.3)

We had a working capital requirement of €0.5 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 (compared with a working capital surplus of €5.9 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022).

Cash flows from operating activities were €129.5 million in the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and €116.4 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022. Included in these amounts are deductions for interest paid and income tax paid. Income tax paid was €1.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and €1.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. Interest paid was €8.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared with €3.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase in cash flows from operating activities in the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to changes in working capital as shown above.

Cash flows used for investing activities were €252.3 million in the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and €143.5 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.

Purchases of property, plant and equipment were €213.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and €93.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Purchases of intangible assets were €38.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2023 and €50.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2022.

Cash flows from financing activities were €92.0 million inflows for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and €3.9 million outflows for the three months ended June 30, 2022, mainly from new proceeds from borrowings obtained in the current period.

Main variations of assets and liabilities as at June 30, 2023

Main variations for the consolidated financial position captions as at June 30, 2023 are presented below:

ASSETS

Property plant and equipment

Net book value of tangible increased in the period in line with the continuing development of networks in our territories and capitalized subscriber acquisition costs and licenses, respectively.

LIABILITIES

Loans and borrowings

Short term loans and borrowings as at June 30, 2023 are in amount of €157.5 million (December 31, 2022: €94.9 million).

Long-term loans and borrowings as at June 30, 2023 are in amount of €1,159.6 million (December 31, 2022: €1,027.8 million).

The variation is mainly the result of new financing obtained by the Group in 2023.

Trade and other payables

As at June 30, 2023 trade and other payables were in amount of €556.7 million (December 31, 2022: €660.8 million).

Management Statement for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi Communications NV Group for the six month period ended 30 June 2023

2nd Quarter 2023 – Financial Report pag. 19 Management Statement for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi Communications NV Group for the six month period ended 30 June 2023

Management Statement for the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi Communications NV Group for the six months period ended 30 June 2023

The Board of Directors (the "Board") confirms that to the best of its knowledge, the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Digi Communications NV Group for the period ended 30 June 2023 prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim financial reporting" give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, statement of comprehensive income for Digi Communications NV Group.

The Board declares that the Management Report (Director's report), issued as per Directive 2004/109/EC ("Transparency Directive") and in compliance with Law 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no 5/2018 as subsequently amended and supplemented, containing analysis of the results for the reported period reflects correct and complete information according to the reality regarding the results and development of Digi Communications NV Group.

Serghei Bulgac, Valentin Popoviciu, CEO Executive Director,

14 august 2023

DIGI COMMUNICATIONS NV

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IAS 34 INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTING for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023

CONTENTS Page

GENERAL INFORMATION
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 - 34
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 3 - 4
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 5 - 6
INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY……………7 - 8
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 9 - 34

GENERAL INFORMATION

Directors:

Serghei Bulgac Bogdan Ciobotaru Emil Jugaru Valentin Popoviciu Piotr Rymaszewski Marius Catalin Varzaru Zoltan Teszari

Registered Office:

Digi Communications N.V.

75 Dr. Nicolae Staicovici Street, Forum 2000 Building, Phase 1, 4th floor, 5th District, Bucharest, Romania

DIGI Communications N.V. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2023

(all amounts are in thousand Eur, unless specified otherwise)

Notes 30 June 2023 31 December 2022
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 4 1,772,228 1,574,930
Right of use assets 5 398,471 307,101
Intangible assets and goodwill 6 349,187 356,456
Subscriber acquisition costs 61,328 58,012
Investment property 4 11,713 11,751
Financial assets at fair value through OCI 39,990 36,844
Equity accounted investees 2,753 7,980
Long term receivables 11,578 11,400
Other non-current assets 4,845 5,243
Deferred tax assets 3,177 2,840
Total non-current assets 2,655,270 2,372,557
Current assets
Inventories 12,630 16,196
Programme assets 6 10,053 18,380
Trade and other receivables 68,308 75,478
Loans receivable from related parties 11,206 4,565
Contract assets 83,592 78,575
Income tax receivable 173 165
Other assets 19,997 16,356
Derivative financial assets 16 4,551 5,052
Cash and cash equivalents 205,457 261,408
Total current assets 415,967 476,174
Total assets 3,071,237 2,848,731
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity 7
Share capital 6,810 6,810
Share premium 3,406 3,406
Treasury shares (14,539) (14,768)
Reserves (15,133) (17,482)
Retained earnings 626,046 600,841
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 606,590 578,808
Non-controlling interest 37,084 36,922
Total equity 643,674 615,730
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 8 1,159,607 1,027,798
Lease liabilities 9 304,863 216,299
Deferred tax liabilities 78,919 76,131
Decommissioning provision 7,604 7,056
Trade and other payables 95,350 120,695
Contract liabilities 3,644 2,876
Total non-current liabilities 1,649,987 1,450,855
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 461,373 540,080
Employee benefits 51,959 46,062
Loans and borrowings 8 157,506 94,856
Lease liabilities 9 80,813 79,301
Income tax payable 2,256 746
Provisions 464 1,054
Contract liabilities 23,205 20,047
Total current liabilities 777,576 782,146
Total liabilities
Total equity and liabilities
2,427,563
3,071,237
2,233,001
2,848,731

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

The condensed consolidated interim financial report was issued on 14 August 2023.

DIGI Communications N.V. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the period ended 30 June 2023

(all amounts are in thousand Eur, unless specified otherwise)

Notes Three-month
period ended
30 June 2023
Three-month
period ended
30 June 2022
restated1
Revenues 11 414,386 363,359
Other income 20 4,222 7,075
Operating expenses 12 (304,487) (277,883)
Employees benefits (72,108) (59,450)
Other expenses 20 (158) (160)
Operating Profit 41,855 32,941
Finance income 13 3,328 97
Finance costs 13 (23,930) (17,106)
Net finance costs (20,602) (17,009)
Share of loss of equity-accounted investees net of tax (2,736) -
Profit before taxation 18,517 15,932
Income tax expense (2,539) (572)
Profit from continuing operations 15,978 15,360
Discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - -
Profit for the period 15,978 15,360
Attributable to owners 14,894 14,349
Attributable to non-controlling interest 1,084 1,011
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of
income tax
Foreign operations – foreign currency translation differences (914) 11,189
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through
OCI
(110) (939)
Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the period, net of
income tax
(1,024) 10,250
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 14,954 25,610
Attributable to owners 13,910 24,006
Attributable to non-controlling interest 1,044 1,604

1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain adjustments which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the results of the three-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

The condensed consolidated interim financial report was issued on 14 August 2023.

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DIGI Communications N.V. Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the period ended 30 June 2023 (all amounts are in thousand Eur, unless specified otherwise)

Notes Six-month period
ended
30 June 2023
Six-month period
ended
30 June 2022
restated1
Revenues 11 809,309 716,730
Other income 20 7,898 14,327
Operating expenses 12 (601,348) (543,025)
Employee benefits (140,785) (115,279)
Other expenses 20 (390) (233)
Operating Profit 74,684 72,520
Finance income 13 2,547 205
Finance costs 13 (39,879) (37,324)
Net finance costs (37,332) (37,119)
Share of loss of equity-accounted investees net of tax (5,285) -
Profit before taxation 32,067 35,401
Income tax expense (5,292) (4,707)
Profit from continuing operations 26,775 30,694
Discontinued operations
Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax - 319,209
Profit for the period 26,775 349,903
Attributable to owners 24,955 327,333
Attributable to non-controlling interest 1,820 22,570
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss, net of
income tax
Foreign operations – foreign currency translation differences (831) 5,167
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value through
OCI
3,281 (3,864)
Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the period, net of
income tax
2,450 1,303
Total comprehensive income for the period 29,225 351,206
Attributable to owners 27,460 328,534
Attributable to non-controlling interest 1,765 22,672

1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain adjustments which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the results of the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

The condensed consolidated interim financial report was issued on 14 August 2023.

,

DIGI Communications N.V.

Interim Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022

(all amounts are in thousand Eur, unless specified otherwise)

Notes
Six-month period
ended
30 June 2023
Six-month
period ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before taxation from continuing operations 32,067 35,401
Profit/(Loss) before taxation from discontinued operations - 319,209
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 127,669 103,096
Amortisation 75,725 68,016
Impairment 1,633 1,049
Decommissioning provision 374 -
Interest expense 31,369 22,373
Impairment of trade and other receivables 4,775 4,605
Reversal of provisions (631) -
Unrealised losses/(gains) on derivative financial instruments 498 -
Share of loss of equity-accounted investees, net of tax 5,285 -
Equity settled share-based payments expense 348 808
Unrealised foreign exchange loss/(gain) (302) 6,354
Gain on sale of non-current assets (87) (122)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax - (319,209)
Cash flows from operations before working capital changes 278,723 241,579
Changes in:
Increase in trade receivables, other assets and contract assets (12,805) (63,763)
Decrease in inventories 5,122 5,404
Increase in programme assets (9,671) (12,123)
Increase in trade payables and other current liabilities (23,551) 22,836
Increase in contract liabilities 3,926 4,347
Cash flows from operations 241,744 198,280
Interest paid (26,968) (18,885)
Income tax paid (950) (1,392)
Cash flows from operating activities 213,826 178,003
Cash flow used in investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (337,227) (188,834)
Purchases of intangibles (36,067) (41,945)
Payments for subscriber acquisition costs (31,086) (26,276)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash and acquisition of NCI - 58
Proceeds from disposal of discontinued operations, net of cash
disposed
- 622,900
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 132 1,212
Cash flows from/(used in) investing activities (404,248) 367,115
Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid to shareholders (5,588) (2,354)
Proceeds from loans and borrowings 217,822 28,699
Repayment of loans and borrowings (16,825) (274,319)
Payment to related parties borrowings (6,350) (4,111)
Financing costs paid
Payment of lease liabilities
(8,040)
(46,548)
-
(26,826)
Cash flows (used in)/from financing activities 134,471 (278,911)
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (55,951) 266,206
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 261,408 19,636
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations of cash and cash equivalents held - -
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
1)
In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain adjustments which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison
205,457 285,842

and presentation purposes, the results of the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

The Interim Condensed Consolidated statement of cash flows is prepared using the indirect method. Cash and cash equivalents include cash and investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash without a significant risk of changes in value.

The Interim Condensed Consolidated statement of cash flows distinguishes between operating, investing and financing activitie s. Cash flow in foreign currencies are converted at the exchange rate at the dates of the transactions. Currency exchange differences on cash held are separately shown.

Receipts and payments of interest, receipts of dividends and income taxes are presented within the cash flows from operating activities. Payments of dividends are presented within the cash flows from financing activities.

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Share Share Treasury Translati Revaluati Fair Retained Total Non Total
capital premium shares on on value earnings equity controllin equity
reserve reserve reserves attributa g interest
ble to
equity
holders
of the
parent
Balance at 1 January 2023 6,810 3,406 (14,768) (18,786) 9,308 (8,004) 600,841 578,808 36,922 615,730
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period - - - - - - 24,955 24,955 1,820 26,775
Foreign currency translation differences - - - (776) - - - (776) (55) (831)
Revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value - - - - - 3,281 - 3,281 - 3,281
through OCI
Transfer of revaluation reserve (depreciation) - - - - (156) - 156 - - -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period - - - (776) (156) 3,281 25,111 27,460 1,765 29,225
Transactions with owners, recognized directly in equity
Contributions by and distributions to owners
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions (Nota 15) - - 229 - - - 94 323 25 348
Dividends distributed - - - - - - - - (1,628) (1,628)
Total contributions by and distributions to owners - - 229 - - - 94 323 (1,603) (1,280)
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - - - - -
Total changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries - - - - - - - - - -
Total transactions with owners - - 229 - - - 94 323 (1,603) (1,280)
Balance at 30 June 2023 6,810 3,406 (14,539) (19,562) 9,152 (4,723) 626,046 606,590 37,084 643,674

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Share
capital
Share
premium
Treasury
shares
Translati
on
reserve
Revaluati
on
reserve
Fair
value
reserves
Retained
earnings
Total
equity
attributa
ble to
equity
holders
of the
parent
Non
controlli
ng
interest
Total
equity
Balance at 1 January 2022 6,810 3,406 (14,880) (39,243) 15,694 3,108 242,390 217,285 11,596 228,881
Comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period - - - - - - 327,333 327,333 22,570 349,903
Foreign currency translation differences - - - 5,065 - - - 5,065 102 5,167
Revaluation of equity instruments measured at fair value
through OCI
- - - - - (3,864) - (3,864) - (3,864)
Transfer of revaluation reserve (depreciation) - - - - (296) - 296 - - -
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period - - - 5,065 (296) (3,864) 327,629 328,534 22,672 351,206
Transactions with owners, recognized directly in equity
Contributions by and distributions to owners
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions (Nota 15) - - - - - - 793 793 15 808
Dividends distributed - - - - - - - - - -
Total contributions by and distributions to owners - - - - - 793 793 15 808
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries
Reclassification of cumulative exchange differences relating
to sale of foreign operations
- - - 18,418 - - - 18,418 1,264 19,682
Realisation of reserves from disposal of subsidiary - - - - (6,079) - 4,963 (1,116) (391) (1,506)
Total changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries - - - 18,418 (6,079) - 4,963 17,302 874 18,176
Total transactions with owners - - - 18,418 (6,079) - 5,756 18,095 889 18,984
Balance at 30 June 2022 (restated) 6,810 3,406 (14,880) (15,760) 9,319 (756) 575,775 563,914 35,157 599,071

The notes on pages 9 to 34 are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

1. CORPORATE INFORMATION

Digi Communications Group ("the Group" or "DIGI Group") comprises Digi Communications N.V., RCS&RDS S.A. and their subsidiaries.

The parent company of the Group is Digi Communications N.V. ("DIGI", "the Company" or "the Parent"), a company incorporated in Netherlands, Chamber of Commerce registration number 34132532/29.03.2000 with place of business and registered office in Romania. The controlling shareholder of DIGI is RCS Management SA ("RCSM") a company incorporated in Romania. The ultimate controlling shareholder of RCSM is Mr. Zoltan Teszari. DIGI and RCSM have no operational activities, except for holding activities, and their primary asset is the ownership of RCS&RDS S.A (Romania) ("RCS&RDS") and respectively DIGI.

The main operations are carried by RCS&RDS S.A (Romania) ("RCS&RDS"), Digi Spain Telecom SLU ("DIGI Spain") and Digi Italy SL.

DIGI's registered office is located in 75 Dr. Nicolae Staicovici Street, Forum 2000 Building, Phase 1, 4th floor, 5th District, Bucharest, Romania.

RCS&RDS is a company incorporated in Romania and its registered office is located at 75 Dr. Nicolae Staicovici Street, Forum 2000 Building, 5th District, Bucharest, Romania.

The Group provides telecommunication services of Cable TV (television), Fixed and Mobile Internet and Data, Fixed-line and Mobile Telephony ("CBT") and Direct to Home television ("DTH") services in Romania. In Spain, we offer mobile telephony services (as MVNO), fixed telephony and internet services. In Italy we offer mobile telephony services (as MVNO). RCS&RDS is the company with the largest operational activity within the Group.

Recently, we expanded operations in Portugal and Belgium, where we were attributed mobile spectrum at the 5G auction from 2021 and respectively, 2022. This will allow the Group to expand its business on the Portuguese and Belgian market, in order to provide high quality, affordable telecommunication services.

The condensed consolidated interim financial report was issued on 14 August 2023.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION

(a) Statement of compliance

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. Selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in financial position and performance of the Group since the last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required for full annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2022 which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and with Section 2:362(9) of the Dutch Civil code.

Comparative information for these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements is presented only for continued operations. For information regarding the discontinued operations comparatives please see note 17.

(b) Basis of measurement

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for investment properties measured at fair value, land and buildings measured at revalued amount, financial assets measured at fair value through OCI, derivative financial instruments measured at fair value and liabilities for equity share-based payments arrangements measured at fair value through profit or loss.

(c) Judgements and estimates

Preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

In preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022.

(d) Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency as well as the presentation currency for the financial statements of each Group entity is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the local currency), or in which the main economic transactions are undertaken (Romania: RON; Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium: EUR).

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro ("EUR") and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand EUR except when otherwise indicated. The Group uses the EUR as a presentation currency of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements under IFRS based on the following considerations:

  • management analysis and reporting is prepared in EUR;
  • EUR is used as a reference currency in telecommunication industry in the European Union;
  • Main debt finance instruments are denominated in EUR.

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations (including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition) are translated into EUR (presentation currency) at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated into EUR at average exchange rate updated quarterly.

The exchange differences arising on the translation from functional currencies to presentation currency are recognised in OCI and accumulated in the translation reserve, except to the extent that the translation reserve is allocated to NCI.

On disposal of a foreign operation (in its entirety or partially such that control, significant influence or joint control is lost), accumulated exchange differences relating to it and previously recognized in equity as translation reserve are recognized in profit or loss as component of the gain or loss on disposal. The cumulative amount in the translation reserve related to that operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. If the Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains control, then the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reattributed to NCI. When the Group disposes of only part of an associate, or joint venture while retaining significant influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

The following rates were applicable at various time periods according to the National Bank of Romania:

Currency 2023 2022
Jan – 1 Average for
the six months
Jun – 30 Jan – 1 Average for
the six months
Jun – 30
RON per 1EUR 4.9474 4.9335 4.9634 4.9481 4.9455 4.9454
USD per 1EUR 1.0666 1.0811 1.0866 1.1326 1.0940 1.0387

2.2. GOING CONCERN

Management believes that the Group will continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. In the current year and recent years, the Group has managed to achieve consistently strong local currency revenue streams and cash flows from operating activities and has continued to grow the business. These results have been achieved during a period of significant investments in technological upgrades, new services and footprint expansion. The ability to offer multiple services is a central element of DIGI Group strategy and helps the Group to attract new customers, to expand the uptake of service offerings within the existing customer base and to increase customer loyalty by offering high value-for-money package offerings of services and attractive content.

For further information refer to Note 14 b) Liquidity risk.

2.3 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Significant accounting policies applied by the Group in these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2023. The accounting policies used are consistent with those of the previous financial year.

The Group has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective. Several amendments apply for the first time in 2023, but do not have an impact on the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Group.

Definition of Accounting Estimates - Amendments to IAS 8

The amendments to IAS 8 clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates, and changes in accounting policies and the correction of errors. They also clarify how entities use measurement techniques and inputs to develop accounting estimates. The amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure of Accounting Policies - Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2

The amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 Making Materiality Judgements provide guidance and examples to help entities apply materiality judgements to accounting policy disclosures. The amendments aim to help entities provide accounting policy disclosures that are more useful by replacing the requirement for entities to disclose their 'significant' accounting policies with a requirement to disclose their 'material' accounting policies and adding guidance on how entities apply the concept of materiality in making decisions about accounting policy disclosures. The amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction – Amendments to IAS 12

The amendments to IAS 12 Income Tax narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception, so that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences such as leases and decommissioning liabilities. The amendments had no impact on the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

2.4 RESTATEMENT FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

Restatement for comparison purposes

The following restatements have been made for comparison purposes in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements:

  • in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the other income from energy subvention of EUR 14,327 was presented within Revenues. In the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, this amount was reclassified in the affected financial statements line items comparatives on the Other income line.

  • in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, employee benefits of EUR 115,454 were presented within Operating expenses. In the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, this amount was reclassified in the affected financial statements line items comparatives on the Employee benefits line.

Correction of errors

The corrections were made by restating each of the affected interim condensed consolidated financial statements line items comparatives:

- in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, Operating expenses were understated by EUR 175. The correction was reflected in the comparatives to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023.

  • in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2022, the Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax, was overstated by EUR 66,026. The correction was reflected in the comparatives to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023.

3. SEGMENT REPORTING

Three months ended 30 June 2023 Romania Spain Other Eliminations Reconciling item Group
Segment revenue 250,925 156,420 7,041 - - 414,386
Other income 4,222 - - - - 4,222
Inter-segment revenues 675 101 33 (809) - -
Segment operating expenses (138,206) (127,544) (7,507) 809 - (272,448)
Adjusted EBITDA 117,616 28,977 (433) - - 146,160
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-current
assets
- - - - (104,147) (104,147)
Other expenses (Note 20) (158) - - - - (158)
Operating profit 41,855
Additions to non-current assets 77,372 82,035 75,809 - - 235,216
Carrying amount of:
Non-current assets 1,702,883 585,154 324,491 - - 2,612,528
Investments in associates and financial assets at fair
value through OCI
2,753 - 39,990 - - 42,743

3. SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

(restated1
Three months ended 30 June 2022
)
Romania Spain Other Eliminations Reconciling item Group
Segment revenue 238,313 118,193 6,853 - - 363,359
Other income 7,075 - - - - 7,075
Inter-segment revenues 591 135 51 (777) - -
Segment operating expenses (136,999) (104,384) (9,363) 777 - (249,969)
Adjusted EBITDA 108,980 13,944 (2,459) - - 120,465
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-current
assets
- - - - (87,366) (87,366)
Other expenses (Note 20) (160) - - - - (160)
Operating profit 32,940
Additions to non-current assets 50,706 74,800 3,144 - - 128,650
Carrying amount of:
Non-current assets 1,569,088 381,247 67,018 - - 2,017,353
Investments in associates and financial assets at fair
value through OCI
595 - 44,113 - - 44,708

1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain adjustments which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the results of the three-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

3. SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

Six months ended 30 June 2023 Romania Spain Other Eliminations Reconciling item Group
Segment revenue 495,766 299,686 13,857 - - 809,309
Other income 7,898 - - - - 7,898
Inter-segment revenues 1,309 197 66 (1,572) - -
Segment operating expenses (278,672) (243,868) (16,333) 1,572 - (537,301)
Adjusted EBITDA 226,301 56,015 (2,410) - - 279,906
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-current
assets
- - - - (204,832) (204,832)
Other expenses (Note 20) (390) - - - - (390)
Operating profit 74,684
Additions to non-current assets 167,642 159,434 149,853 - - 476,929
Carrying amount of:
Non-current assets 1,702,883 585,154 324,491 - - 2,612,528
Investments in associates
and financial assets at fair value
through OCI
2,753 - 39,990 - - 42,743

3. SEGMENT REPORTING (continued)

(restated1
Six months ended 30 June 2022
)
Romania Spain Other Eliminations Reconciling item Group
Segment revenue 474,450 228,875 13,405 - - 716,730
Other income 14,327 - - - - 14,327
Inter-segment revenues 1,243 264 101 (1,608) - -
Segment operating expenses (274,257) (197,282) (16,213) 1,608 - (486,144)
Adjusted EBITDA 215,763 31,857 (2,707) - - 244,913
Depreciation, amortization and impairment of non-current assets - - - - (172,160) (172,160)
Other expenses (Note 20) (233) - - - - (233)
Operating profit 72,520
Additions to non-current assets 143,098 145,828 4,703 - - 293,629
Carrying amount of:
Non-current assets 1,569,088 381,247 67,018 - - 2,017,353
Investments in associates
and financial assets at fair value
through OCI
595 - 44,113 - - 44,708

1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain adjustments which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the results of the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

4. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Acquisitions and disposals

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment with a cost of EUR 284,859 (six months ended 30 June 2022: EUR 215,987).

The acquisitions related mainly to networks EUR 214,676 (six months ended 30 June 2022: EUR 134,639), customer premises equipment of EUR 21,686 (six months ended 30 June 2022: EUR 32,303) and equipment and devices of EUR 37,914 (six months ended 30 June 2022: EUR 36,295).

5. RIGHT OF USE ASSETS

The Group has lease contracts for various items of land, commercial spaces, network, vehicles, equipment, etc. used in its operations. Right of use assets are accounted for at cost and depreciated over the contract period.

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, right of use assets' net movement (additions, disposals and depreciation) is in amount of EUR 91,370 (EUR 6,023 for the six months period ended 30 June 2022).

6. NON-CURRENT INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND CURRENT PROGRAMME ASSETS

a) Intangible assets

Acquisitions

Non-current intangible assets

During the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, the Group acquired non-current intangible assets with a cost of EUR 55,424 (30 June 2022: EUR 49,762) as follows:

  • Software and licences in amount of EUR 20,235 (30 June 2022: EUR 19,205);
  • Customer relationships by acquiring control in other companies in amount of EUR 1,491 (30 June 2022: EUR 1,819).
  • Costs to obtain contracts with customers (Subscriber Acquisition Costs "SAC") in amount of EUR 33,698 (30 June 2022: EUR 28,738); SAC represents third party costs for acquiring and connecting customers of the Group.

6. NON-CURRENT INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND CURRENT PROGRAMME ASSETS (CONTINUED)

Goodwill

(i) Reconciliation of carrying amount
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2023 51,741
Additions -
Disposals -
Effect of movement in exchange rates (167)
Balance at 30 June 2023 51,574
Balance at 1 January 2022 51,823
Additions -
Disposals -
Effect of movement in exchange rates 59
Balance at 30 June 2022 51,882

(ii) Impairment testing of goodwill

Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually (as at 31 December) and when circumstances indicate the carrying values may be impaired. There were no impairment indicators for the cash generating units to which goodwill was allocated as of 30 June 2023.

b) Programme assets

30 June 2023 31 December 2022
Balance at beginning of period 18,380 15,465
Balance at end of period 10,053 18,380

Contractual obligations related to future seasons are presented as commitments in Note 18.

7. EQUITY

There were no changes in the share capital structure during the period ended 30 June 2023.

For stock option plan exercised during the period, please see Note 15.

As at 30 June 2023, the Company had 4.83 million treasury shares (31 December 2022: 5.0 million treasury shares).

8. LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Included in Long term loans and borrowings are bonds EUR 850,626 (December 2022: EUR 850,705) and bank loans EUR 308,980 (December 2022: EUR 177,093).

Included in Short term loans and borrowing are bank loans of EUR 85,377 (December 2022: EUR 53,127), short portion of long-term loans of EUR 61,642 (December 2022: EUR 31,872) and interest payable amounting to EUR 10,487 (December 2022: EUR 9,860).

The movements in total loans and borrowings are presented in the table below:

Carrying amount
Balance as of 1 January 2023 1,122,654
Proceeds from borrowings 217,822
Repayment of borrowings (16,825)
Interest expense 21,648
Interest paid (21,018)
Finance cost (8,251)
Amortization of deferred finance costs 1,311
Effect of movements in exchange rates (228)
Balance as of 30 June 2023 1,317,113

9. LEASE LIABILITY

The Group leases mainly network pillars, land, commercial spaces, cars and equipment. As at 30 June 2023 financial leasing liability in amount of EUR 385,676 (31 December 2022: EUR 295,600) was impacted by additions, as well as by modifications for certain leasing contracts related to rent amount and contract period.

10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

30 June 2023 31 December 2022
Loans receivables from Related Parties
Citymesh Mobile NV (i) 10,941 4,393
Other 277 172
Total 11,218 4,565
30 June 2023 31 December 2022
Payables to Related Parties
RCSM (ii) 15,278 20,728
Other 1,805 359
Total 17,082 21,087
(i)
Joint Venture

(ii) Shareholder of DIGI

Compensation of key management personnel of the Group

Three months ended
30 June 2023
Three months
ended
30 June 2022
Six months ended
30 June 2023
Six months
ended
30 June 2022
Short term employee benefits –
salaries
947 855 1,935 1,508

11. REVENUES

Allocation of revenues through business lines and geographical areas is as follows:

Three months
ended
30 June 2023
Three months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Six months
ended
30 June 2023
Six months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Country
Romania 250,925 238,312 495,766 474,449
Spain 156,420 118,192 299,686 228,875
Other (2) 7,041 6,854 13,857 13,406
Total revenues 414,386 363,358 809,309 716,730
Category
Fixed services (3) 206,567 177,760 406,162 348,594
Mobile services 175,882 149,531 339,257 292,408
Other (4) 31,937 36,068 63,890 75,728
Total revenues 414,386 363,359 809,309 716,730

(1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain reclassifications for presentation purposes which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the amounts for the three-month and six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

(2) Includes revenue from operations in Italy.

(3) Includes mainly revenues from subscriptions for fixed, mobile and DTH services, interconnection and roaming revenues.

(4) Includes mainly revenues from energy, sale of handsets and other CPE, as well as advertising revenues.

Revenues from services include mainly subscription fees for fixed and mobile services, revenues from interconnection and roaming services.

Other revenues from contracts with costumers as at 30 June 2023 include mainly revenues from sale of energy, handsets and other CPE, as well as advertising revenues.

The split of revenues based on timing of revenue recognition is presented below:

Timing of revenue recognition Three months
ended
30 June 2023
Three months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Six months
ended
30 June 2023
Six months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Goods transferred at a point in time 12,742 13,038 24,479 25,335
Services transferred over time 401,644 350,321 784,830 691,395
Total revenues 414,386 363,359 809,309 716,730

(1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain reclassifications for presentation purposes which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the amounts for the three-month and six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

The transfer of goods to customers at a point in time is presented in the first table above as "Other revenues". The rest of the services transferred to customers over time are presented as revenues under each category line and country.

12. OPERATING EXPENSES

Three months
ended
30 June 2023
Three months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Six months
ended
30 June 2023
Six months
ended
30 June 2022
Restated1
Depreciation of property, plant and 43,860 34,801 83,581 66,610
equipment
Depreciation of right of use assets 22,089 17,170 43,892 36,485
Amortisation of non-current
intangible assets and programme
assets
23,290 20,225 46,738 39,973
Amortisation of subscriber
acquisition costs
14,734 13,722 28,988 26,946
Impairment of property, plant and
equipment
(433) 772 565 1,048
Impairment of subscriber
acquisition costs
608 674 1,068 1,098
Employee benefits 72,108 59,450 140,785 115,279
Costs related to fixed services 42,556 40,526 82,773 77,419
Telephony expenses 92,210 81,380 178,516 156,910
Cost of goods sold 12,272 12,384 23,368 24,351
Invoicing and collection expenses 5,103 4,656 10,163 9,403
Taxes and penalties 2,338 1,370 4,758 3,411
Utilities 15,715 9,863 30,139 22,832
Impairment of receivables and
other assets, net of reversals
2,398 2,491 4,775 4,605
Taxes to authorities 4,023 6,262 8,060 10,126
Other materials and subcontractors 2,705 2,667 5,757 5,169
Electricity cost 5,099 11,492 13,264 23,455
Other services 6,674 8,893 15,733 16,382
Other operating expenses 9,246 8,529 19,211 16,800
Total operating expenses 376,595 337,327 742,134 658,303

(1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain reclassifications for presentation purposes which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the amounts for the three-month period and six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

Share option plans' expenses accrued in the period are included in the caption "Employee benefits".

For details, please see Note 15.

13. NET FINANCE COSTS

Three months
ended
30 June 2023
Three months
ended
30 June 2022
Six months
ended
30 June
2023
Six months
ended
30 June 2022
Financial income
Interest from banks 1,816 27 2,446 44
Other financial revenues - 71 101 162
Gain on derivative financial
instruments
1,512 - - -
Foreign exchange differences - - - -
(net)
3,328 98 2,547 206
Financial costs
Interest expense (14,100) (8,143) (24,570) (19,508)
Interest expense for lease
liability
(3,758) (1,472) (6,799) (2,865)
Loss on derivative financial
instruments
- - (498) (2,879)
Other financial expenses (3,634) (3,539) (6,176) (6,956)
Foreign exchange differences
(net)
(2,438) (3,953) (1,837) (5,116)
(23,930) (17,107) (39,879) (37,324)
Net Financial Cost (20,602) (17,008) (37,332) (37,118)

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

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

  • credit risk
  • liquidity risk
  • market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk).

This note presents information about the Group's exposure to each of the above risks, the Group's objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Group's management of capital. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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

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

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(a) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group's trade receivables from customers.

Management mitigates customer credit risk mainly by monitoring the subscribers to continuous services (telecommunications and energy) and identifying potential bad debt cases, which are suspended, in general, between 10 and 30 days after the invoice due date.

The carrying amount of the non-derivative financial assets, net of the recorded allowances for expected credit losses, represents the maximum amount exposed to credit risk. The Group evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables and contract assets as low. Although collection of receivables could be influenced by macroeconomic factors, management believes that there is no significant risk of loss to the Group beyond the allowances already recorded.

The credit exposure for derivatives is limited, as there will be no incoming cash-flow arising from the embedded derivatives.

Cash and cash equivalents are placed in financial institutions, which are considered at time of deposit to have minimal risk of default.

The credit risk on cash and cash equivalents is very small, since the cash and cash equivalents are held at reputable banks in different countries.

(b) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation.

The Group's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, bank loans, vendor financing and reverse factoring agreements. Management monitors on a monthly basis the forecast of cash outflows and inflows in order to determine its funding needs.

At 30 June 2023, the Group had net current liabilities of EUR 361,610 (31 December 2022: EUR 305,972). As a result of the volume and nature of the telecommunication business current liabilities exceed current assets. A large part of the current liabilities is generated by investment activities. Management considers that the Group will generate sufficient funds to cover the current liabilities from future revenues.

The Group's policy on liquidity is to maintain sufficient liquid resources to meet its obligations as they fall due and to keep the Group's leverage optimized. The Group's objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, bank loans, finance leases and working capital, whilst considering future cash flows from operations. Management believes that there is no significant risk that the Group will encounter liquidity problems in the foreseeable future.

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(c) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates, market electricity prices and equity prices will affect the Group's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.

Exposure to currency risk

The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures (other than the functional currency of each legal entity), primarily with respect to the EUR and USD. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the Company and each of its subsidiaries.

Management has set up a policy to manage the foreign exchange risk against the functional currency. To manage their foreign exchange risk arising from future commercial transactions and recognized assets and liabilities, the Group used forward/option contracts, transacted with local banks.

The Group imports services and equipment and attracts substantial amount of foreign currency denominated borrowings.

Interest rate risk

The Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group is exposed to interest rate risk (EUR and USD) though market fluctuations of interest rates. Details of borrowings are disclosed in Note 8.

d) Capital Management

The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Groups ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal structure to reduce the cost of capital. Management monitors "total net debt to EBITDA" ratio which is computed in accordance with the Senior Facilities Agreement.

(e) Fair values

The Group measures at fair value the following: financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and embedded derivatives.

(f) Climate risks

In the six months period ended June 2023, the Group analysed potential sustainability risks in the areas at climate change and scarcity of resources. The Group did not identify any key risks to its business model in either area and, as such, also does not currently anticipate any significant impacts from such risks on its business model or on the presentation of its results of operations or financial position.

(g) Situation in Ukraine

The evolution of the situation in Ukraine is uncertain and is closely followed by the Group with respect to potential indirect consequences on the financial markets that could impact refinancing conditions in the future. The Group has no direct interests in Ukraine and the areas of conflict and as a result the Group estimates that the situation in Ukraine will have limited effects on its operations and financial performance for future periods.

15. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT

The Group implemented share-based payment plans for certain members of the management team and key employees. The options vest if and when certain performance conditions, such as revenue, subscriber targets and other targets of the Group were met. Some of the share option plans vested in past years and were closed.

For the six-month period ended 30 June 2023 the related share option expense of EUR 390 (30 June 2022: EUR 233) is included within Operating expenses (Employee benefits caption) in the Interim Condensed Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (Note 12).

16. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

For assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis in the Interim Condensed Consolidated statement of financial position, after initial recognition, the valuation techniques and inputs used to develop those measurements are presented below:

Financial assets at fair value through OCI

Financial assets at fair value through OCI comprise shares in RCSM. In 2017 the Company's class B shares were listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. As at 30 June 2023, the fair value assessment of the shares held in RCSM was consequently performed based on the average quoted price/share of the shares of the Company as of the valuation date (RON/share 34.3), adjusted for the impact of other assets and liabilities of RCSM, given that the main asset of RCSM is the holding of the majority of the shares of the Company. The fair value assessment also takes into account the cross-holdings between the Group and RCSM.

Embedded derivatives

As at 30 June 2023, the valuation method was consistent with the one used as at 31 December 2022.

As at 30 June 2023, the Group had derivative financial assets in amount of EUR 4,551 (31 December 2022: EUR 5,052), which represents embedded derivatives related to the 2025 and 2028 Senior Secured Notes (includes several call options as well as one put option).

As at 30 June 2023, the Group had no derivative financial liabilities.

Fair value hierarchy

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The different levels have been defined as follows:

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)

Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
30 June 2023
Financial assets at fair value through OCI 39,990 - - 39,990
Embedded derivatives - - 4,551 4,551
Total 39,990 - 4,551 44,541
31 December 2022
Financial assets at fair value through OCI 36,844 - - 36,844
Embedded derivatives - - 5,052 5,052
Total 36,844 - 5,052 41,896

17. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Sale of Hungarian operations

On 29 November 2021 the Company's Romanian subsidiary (RCS&RDS) and 4iG plc. (4iG Plc.), concluded the sale and purchase agreement ("SPA") regarding the acquisition of DIGI Tavkozlesi Szolgaltato Ltd. (Digi Hungary) and of its subsidiaries, Invitel Ltd., Digi Infrastruktura Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag and I TV Ltd. by 4iG Plc (representing the whole Hungary reportable segment of the Group). Following completion of the conditions set by the parties in the sale and purchase agreement, on 3 January 2022 ("the Closing date"), EUR 624.98 million, representing the value of the transaction, was transferred by 4iG to RCS&RDS. On disposal of these subsidiaries, the cumulative amount of the exchange differences relating to the foreign operations (previously recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the separate component of equity) of EUR 19,682 was reclassified from equity to profit or loss. The Gain from discontinued operations of EUR 319,209 is shown in the Interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

18. GENERAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a) Contractual commitments

Commitments are presented on an undiscounted and discounted basis, using the weighted average cost of capital of each of our geographical segments.

30 June 2023
Contractu 6 months 6 to 12 1 to 2 2 to 5 More than
al cash or less months years years 5 years
flows
Undiscounted
Annual fee for spectrum license 283,190 9,682 9,682 20,509 112,334 130,984
Capital expenditure 181,270 27,646 27,646 73,038 52,939 -
Contractual obligations for programme 42,510 16,006 16,006 9,771 727 -
assets
Contractual obligations for energy 17,378 8,689 8,689 - - -
contracts
524,348 62,023 62,023 103,318 166,001 130,984
Discounted
Annual fee for spectrum license 144,671 8,700 8,700 16,653 69,220 41,399
Capital expenditure 153,787 24,984 24,984 62,146 41,673 -
Contractual obligations for programme 36,702 14,237 14,237 7,725 503 -
assets
Contractual obligations for energy 14,975 7,487 7,487 - - -
contracts
350,135 55,407 55,407 86,524 111,397 41,399

18. GENERAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

31 December 2022
Contract 6 6 to 12 1 to 2 2 to 5 More
ual cash months months years years than
flows or less 5 years
Undiscounted
Annual fee for spectrum license 293,677 9,682 9,682 19,632 71,437 183,245
Capital expenditure 200,286 38,491 33,089 77,325 51,380 -
Contractual obligations for programme assets 47,125 12,567 12,567 20,256 1,735 -
Contractual obligations for energy contracts 34,523 17,262 17,262 - - -
575,611 78,001 72,599 117,213 124,552 183,245
Discounted
Annual fee for spectrum license 154,051 8,792 8,792 16,201 48,900 71,366
Capital expenditure 173,167 34,937 29,971 66,782 41,461 -
Contractual obligations for programme assets 39,950 11,240 11,240 16,278 1,191 -
Contractual obligations for energy contracts 29,565 14,783 14,783 - - -
396,733 69,752 64,785 99,261 91,552 71,366

(b) Letters of guarantee

As of 30 June 2023, there were bank letters of guarantee and letters of credit issued in amount of EUR 65,615 mostly in favour of leasing, content and satellite suppliers and for participation to tenders (31 December 2022: EUR 63,625).

We have cash collateral agreements for issuance of letters of counter guarantees. As at 30 June 2023 we had letters of guarantee issued in amount of EUR 2,671 (31 December 2022: EUR 2,671). These agreements are secured with moveable mortgage over cash collateral accounts.

(c) Legal proceedings

Uncertainties associated with the fiscal and legal system

The tax legislation in Romania and other Eastern and Central Europe countries are subject to frequent changes (some of them resulting from EU membership, others from the domestic fiscal policy) and often subject of contradictory interpretations, which might be applied retrospectively.

Furthermore, the Romanian and other Eastern and Central Europe governments work via a number of agencies authorized to carry on audits of the companies operating in these countries. These audits cover not only fiscal aspects but also legal and regulatory ones that are of interest to these agencies.

The Dutch, Romanian and other Eastern and Central Europe Fiscal legislation include detailed regulations regarding transfer pricing between related parties and includes specific methods for determining transfer prices between related prices at arm's length. Transfer pricing documentation requirements have been introduced so that taxpayers who carry out transactions with affiliated parties are required to prepare a transfer pricing file that needs to be presented to the tax authorities upon request.

18. GENERAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

The Company and its subsidiaries entered into various transactions within the Group, as well as other transactions with related parties. In light of this, if observance of arm's length principle cannot be proved, a future tax control could challenge the values of transactions between related parties and adjust the fiscal result of the Company and/ or its subsidiaries with additional taxable revenues/ non-deductible expenses (i.e., assess additional profit tax liability and related penalties).

Group management believes that it has paid or accrued all taxes, penalties and interest that are applicable, at the Company and subsidiaries level.

The Group is currently involved in a number of legal proceedings, including inquiries from, or discussions with, government authorities that are incidental to their operations. In the opinion of the management, there are no current legal proceedings or other claims outstanding which could have a material effect on the result of operations or financial position of the Group and which have not been accrued or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements. For the litigation described below, the Group did not recognize provisions.

In all cases, the determination of the probability of successfully defending a claim against the Group involves always the subjective evaluation, therefore the outcome is inherently uncertain. The determination of the value of any future outflows of cash or other resources, and the timing of such outflows, involves the use of estimates.

Criminal case brought to court by the Romanian National Anti-Corruption Agency

During June – July 2017, RCS&RDS and part of its directors were indicted by the Romanian National Anti-Corruption Agency (DNA) for the offences of bribery and accessory to bribery, money laundering and accessory to money laundering.

The presumed offences of bribery and accessory to bribery are alleged to have been committed through the 20091 joint-venture agreement between RCS&RDS and Bodu S.R.L. with respect to the events hall in Bucharest and the broadcasting rights for Liga 1 football matches, while the presumed offences of money laundering and accessory to money laundering are alleged to have been perpetrated through RCS&RDS's acquisition of the Bodu S.R.L. events hall in 20162 .

On 15 January 2019, the Bucharest Tribunal, convicted RCS&RDS in connection with the offence of money laundering for which the court applied a criminal fine. The Bucharest Tribunal's decision also decided on the confiscation from RCS&RDS of an amount of money and maintained the seizure over the two real estate assets first instituted by the DNA. Through the same judgement, Mr. Bendei Ioan (at that time member of the Board of directors of RCS&RDS and director of Integrasoft S.R.L.) was convicted, while the rest of the directors were acquitted in connection with all the accusations brought against them by the DNA. The decision also cancels the joint-venture agreement from 2009 concluded between RCS&RDS and Bodu S.R.L., as well as all the agreements concluded between RCS&RDS, Bodu S.R.L. and Integrasoft S.R.L. in 2015 and 2016.

1 In 2009 RCS&RDS and Bodu S.R.L. entered into a joint venture with Bodu S.R.L. (the "JV") with respect to an events hall in Bucharest. At the time when RCS&RDS entered into the JV, Bodu S.R.L. was owned by Mr. Bogdan Dragomir, a son of Mr Dumitru Dragomir, who served as the President of the Romanian Professional Football League (the "PFL").

2 By 2015, the JV became virtually insolvent, as initial expectations on its prospects had failed to materialize. In 2015, in order to recover the EUR 3,100 investment, it had made into the JV from 2009 to 2011 and to be able to manage the business of the events hall dire ctly and efficiently, RCS&RDS entered into a settlement agreement with Bodu S.R.L. In 2016, in accordance with that settlement agreement, RCS&RDS acquired (at a discount to nominal value) Bodu S.R.L.'s outstanding bank debt (which was secured by its share of, and assets it contributed to, the JV). Thereafter, RCS&RDS set-off its acquired receivables against Bodu S.R.L. in exchange for the real estate and business of the events hall. Bodu S.R.L. was replaced as RCS&RDS's JV partner by Integrasoft S.R.L., one of our Romanian subsidiaries. Following this acquisition, in addition to its investigation of Antena Group's bribery allegations in relation to our investment into the JV, the DNA opened an enquiry as to whether the transactions that followed (including the 2015 settlement and the 2016 acquisition) represented unlawful money-laundering activities.

18. GENERAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)

The first court decision was appealed. On 1 November 2021, the Bucharest Court of Appeal granted the appeals of RCS&RDS S.A., Integrasoft S.R.L. and of certain directors and quashed the decision of the Bucharest Tribunal from 15 January 2019 in its entirety. The file was sent for retrial, to the competent court, which is the Bucharest Court of Appeal, starting with the procedure of the preliminary chamber. On 1 July 2022, in the course of the preliminary chamber procedure, the Bucharest Court of Appeal dismissed as unfounded the claims and exceptions raised by RCS&RDS, INTEGRASOFT S.R.L. and their current and former officers.

The appeal against this solution was partially granted by the High Court of Cassation and Justice on 20 June 2023. The court decided that some of the evidences used by the Romanian National Anti-Corruption Agency must be removed from the court file and that the Romanian National Anti-Corruption Agency has to decide whether it requests the continuation of the trial under these circumstances. The court established the date of 5 September 2023 as deadline for the physical removal of the evidences from the court file by DNA.

We strongly believe that RCS&RDS, INTEGRASOFT S.R.L. and their current and former officers have acted appropriately and in compliance with the law, and we strongly restate that we will continue to defend against all the above allegations while expecting a final solution that corresponds to the factual and legal situation.

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

For developments in legal proceedings in which the Group was involved (both as a plaintiff and a defendant), subsequent to 30 June 2023, please refer to Note 18.

No other significant subsequent events occurred after 30th of June 2023.

20. EBITDA

In the telecommunications industry the benchmark for measuring profitability is EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). EBITDA is a non-IFRS accounting measure.

For the purposes of disclosure in these notes, EBITDA is calculated by adding back to consolidated operating profit/(loss) our charges for depreciation, amortization and impairment of assets. Our Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for the effect of non-recurring and one-off items.

Three months
ended
Three months
ended
Six months
ended
Six months
ended
30 June 2023 30 June 2022
Restated1)
30 June 2023 30 June 2022
Restated1)
Revenues 414,386 363,359 809,309 716,730
Other income 4,222 7,075 7,898 14,327
EBITDA
Operating profit 41,855 32,941 74,684 72,520
Depreciation, amortization and 104,147 87,366 204,832 172,160
impairment and revaluation impact
EBITDA 146,002 120,307 279,516 244,680
Other income - -
Other expenses 158 160 390 233
Adjusted EBITDA 146,160 120,467 279,906 244,913
Adjusted EBITDA (%) 34.92% 32.52% 34.25% 33.50%

(1) In the last quarter of 2022, we recorded certain reclassifications for presentation purposes which refer to the entire year ended 31 December 2022. For comparison and presentation purposes, the amounts for the three-month and the six-month period ended 30 June 2022 were restated accordingly.

For the three months period ended 30 June 2023, other expenses are related to share option plans vested and are expected to be one-time events (for details, please see Note 15) in amount of EUR 158 (three months period ended 30 June 2022: 160).

For the six months period ended 30 June 2023, other expenses are related to share option plans vested and are expected to be one-time events (for details, please see Note 15) in amount of EUR 390 (six months period ended 30 June 2022: 233).

21. FINANCIAL INDICATORS

Financial Indicator Value as at
30 June 2023
Current ratio
Current assets/Current liabilities 0.53
Debt to equity ratio
Long term debt/Equity x 100 195%
(where Long term debt = Borrowings over 1 year)
Long term debt/Capital employed x 100 66%
(where Capital employed = Long term debt+ Equity)
Trade receivables turnover
Average receivables/Revenues x 180 35.78 days
Non-current assets turnover
(Revenues/Non-current assets) 0.62

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Serghei Bulgac, Valentin Popoviciu

CEO, Executive Director,

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