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Mondi PLC

Interim / Quarterly Report Jun 30, 2013

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Mondi Group

2013 Half-yearly report

From the CEO

A strong operating performance and benefits derived from our strategic acquisitions completed towards the end of the previous year have enabled Mondi to deliver record financial results despite what remains a challenging economic backdrop.

The strong profitability and relentless focus on performance is reflected in a return on capital employed of 14.8%, which remains well above our through-the-cycle hurdle rate of 13%.

A focus over the past six months has been on integrating and optimising the significant acquisitions made towards the end of 2012 and executing the major expansion projects initiated over the past eighteen months. I am pleased to report that we continue to make good progress in this regard. The Group's major expansion projects are progressing according to plan and remain within budget. Some of the synergies identified at the time of the acquisitions have already been achieved, and we remain on track to meet the previously announced synergy targets. Just as important, we have made good progress in

aligning organisational culture, which sets the platform for the future success of the combined business.

Looking forward, new industry capacity in the uncoated fine paper segment, coupled with prevailing demand softness in Europe, may impact the supply/demand balance in the short term. Furthermore, the second half will be impacted by the Group's regular annual mill maintenance programmes. However, with the momentum from the first half performance and the expected continuation of a good pricing environment in the packaging grades, management remains confident of delivering in line with its expectations.

David Hathorn Mondi Group chief executive

CONTENTS
Highlights 1
Group performance review 2
Directors' responsibility statement 9
Independent auditor's review report on interim financial information of Mondi Limited 10
Independent review report to Mondi plc 11
Condensed combined and consolidated income statement 12
Condensed combined and consolidated statement of comprehensive income 13
Condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position 14
Condensed combined and consolidated statement of cash flows 15
Condensed combined and consolidated statement of changes in equity 16
Notes to the condensed combined and consolidated financial statements 17
Production statistics 35
Exchange rates 36
Shareholder information 37
Glossary of financial terms 40

Highlights

Financial highlights

  • Underlying operating profit of E366 million, up 35%
  • Underlying earnings of 49.4 euro cents per share, up 60%
  • Cash generated from operations of E431 million, up 21%
  • Interim dividend of 9.55 euro cents per share, up 7%
  • ROCE of 14.8%, well in excess of through-the-cycle hurdle rate of 13%

Operational highlights

  • Integration of acquisitions and related synergy targets on track
  • Major capital projects on time and within budget

Financial summary

million, except for percentages and per share measures
E
Six months ended
30 June 2013
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)4
Six months ended
31 December 2012
(Restated)4
Group revenue 3,342 2,819 2,971
Underlying EBITDA1 554 437 490
Underlying operating profit1 366 272 302
Underlying profit before tax1 310 216 243
Operating profit 285 272 275
Profit before tax 229 222 146
Per share measures
Basic underlying earnings per share (E cents) 49.4 30.9 38.3
Basic earnings per share (E cents) 35.3 31.7 18.4
Interim dividend per share (E cents) 9.55 8.90
Free cash flow per share2 (E cents) 14.7 10.3 42.4
Cash generated from operations 431 355 494
Net debt 1,844 1,257 1,872
Group Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)3
(%)
14.8 13.4 13.6

Notes:

2 Free cash flow per share is net increase in cash and cash equivalents before the effects of acquisitions and disposals of businesses and changes in net debt and dividends paid divided by the net number of shares in issue at the end of the reporting period.

3 ROCE is the 12 month rolling average underlying operating profit expressed as a percentage of the average rolling 12 month capital employed, adjusted for impairments and spend on strategic projects which are not yet in operation.

4 The Group has restated comparative information following the adoption of revised IFRS standards relating to consolidations, joint ventures and employee benefits. Full details of the restatements are set out in note 2 of the half-yearly financial statements.

1 The Group presents underlying EBITDA, operating profit and profit before tax as measures which exclude special items in order to provide a more effective comparison of the underlying financial performance between reporting periods.

Group performance review

The positive momentum from the end of the previous year, with good sales volumes and reasonable price levels in Europe, continued into the first half of the year. The Group's underlying operating profit of E366 million, a record result for the Group, was 21% above that of the second half of 2012 and 35% above that of the comparable prior year period. This reflects both the strong operating performance and reasonable trading environment, particularly in Packaging Paper and the South Africa Division, and the benefit of the Group's strategic acquisitions completed in the latter part of the previous year. Excluding the impact of the major strategic acquisitions, underlying operating profit increased by 12% compared to the second half of 2012 and 24% on the comparable prior year period. The period under review also benefited from the absence of any major mill maintenance shuts.

Compared to the first half of 2012, sales volumes increased across all major paper grades. While European demand remains generally sluggish, this was compensated by market share gains, and in the case of kraft paper, strong gains in export markets. A reasonable industry supply/demand dynamic, supported by some supply side rationalisation, enabled the Group to maintain or increase selling prices in most key paper grades during the period.

The Group's annual major maintenance shuts will all take place in the second half of the year, the impact of which, at prevailing profit margins, is estimated to be in the range of E50 million to E60 million on underlying operating profit when compared to the first half of the year.

At the underlying earnings per share level, in addition to the strong underlying operating profit, the Group benefited from a lower effective tax rate and a lower non-controlling interest charge, the latter positively impacted by the acquisition of the remaining minority interest in Mondi S´wiecie in the first half of 2012. Underlying earnings per share in the six months ended 30 June 2013 was 49.4 euro cents per share, a 60% increase on the comparable prior year period and 29% better than that achieved in the second half of 2012.

The Group remains strongly cash generative with cash generated from operations of E431 million. Working capital as a percentage of turnover was 13%, reflecting the normal seasonal pick-up in the first half of the year as well as the changing business mix following the acquisition of Nordenia in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Capital expenditure of E167 million represents 89% of the Group's depreciation charge. Good progress is being made on the major strategic projects, which should see the rate of capital expenditure increase in the second half as planned.

Net debt of E1,844 million at 30 June 2013 decreased from E1,872 million at 31 December 2012. The bias of the Group's financing related outflows towards the first half, coupled with the increase in working capital levels negatively impacted net debt. This was offset by exchange gains of around E41 million from the devaluation of certain currencies in which the Group's net debt is held, most notably the South African rand and Russian rouble.

An interim dividend of 9.55 euro cents per share, up 7% on the prior year interim dividend of 8.90 euro cents per share, has been declared.

Europe & International – Packaging Paper

Six Six Six
months months months
ended ended ended 31
E million, unless 30 June 30 June December
otherwise stated 2013 2012 2012
Segment revenue 1,043 960 936
– of which inter-segment
revenue 267 249 220
EBITDA 195 150 171
Underlying operating
profit 148 104 123
Capital expenditure 55 34 55
Net segment assets 1,441 1,373 1,466
ROCE % 20.1 18.5 17.9

Packaging Paper benefited from increased sales volumes and higher average selling prices compared to both the comparable prior year period, and the previous six months. These positive trading conditions resulted in an underlying operating profit of E148 million, 42% above the comparable prior year period, delivering a very strong ROCE of 20.1%.

Sales volumes increased for all grades despite a generally soft demand environment in Europe. The business benefited from market share gains and good demand in export markets for kraft paper. Selling price increases were achieved across all containerboard grades during the second quarter. In recycled containerboard, increased competitor capacity in Poland has to date only had a muted effect on markets, while the recently announced capacity closures in the UK have served to improve market fundamentals. Nonetheless, industry profitability in the recycled containerboard grades

remains unsatisfactory. During July, the Group announced price increases of E50/tonne for recycled containerboard, to take effect from August 2013. In kraft paper, the pricing environment remained stable, with Europe remaining under pressure but offset by continued good export markets.

Except for paper for recycling costs, which were lower than the comparable prior year period, input costs per tonne were largely unchanged. Average benchmark paper for recycling costs were 4% higher than the second half of the previous year. Synergy benefits, in the form of reduced transport and logistics costs from the acquisition of the corrugated box plants in Germany and the Czech Republic in the latter half of 2012, were realised during the period. Production and productivity were strong in all mills, with the white-top kraftliner mill in Syktyvkar showing a notable improvement.

The market price of green energy credits in Poland remained below prevailing levels of the previous year as a consequence of ongoing uncertainty created by proposed changes to the regulatory environment surrounding renewable energy in Poland. As previously reported, the carrying value of green energy credits was written down by E11 million in the first quarter of the year. In addition, the benefits from green energy credits in Poland in the first half of 2013 were more than 50% lower than the comparable prior year period.

Europe & International – Fibre Packaging

Six Six Six
months months months
ended ended ended 31
E million, unless 30 June 30 June December
otherwise stated 2013 2012 2012
Segment revenue 1,002 946 914
– of which inter-segment
revenue 17 19 23
EBITDA 83 80 88
Underlying operating
profit 48 47 54
Capital expenditure 35 28 48
Net segment assets 982 916 958
ROCE % 12.0 10.9 12.5

Underlying operating profit of E48 million was in line with the comparable prior year period, but below that of the second half of the previous year as the business was impacted by higher input costs, primarily due to rising paper prices.

The acquisition of the corrugated box plants in Germany and the Czech Republic in the last quarter of 2012 contributed

positively to underlying operating profit in the corrugated business. However, paper input price increases put pressure on margins, offsetting in large part the gains from the acquisitions.

Industrial bags benefited from good demand from the US and Middle East, offsetting reduced sales volumes in central and western Europe. Margins were at similar levels to the comparable prior year period, supported by strong cost reduction initiatives.

Weak demand, particularly for automotive and building applications, and increasing raw material costs, coupled with increased competitor capacity have impacted on margins in the coatings business.

Europe & International – Consumer Packaging

Six Six Six
months months months
ended ended ended 31
E million, unless 30 June 30 June December
otherwise stated 2013 2012 2012
Segment revenue 582 150 352
– of which inter-segment
revenue 2 1 3
EBITDA 66 15 30
Underlying operating
profit 39 10 9
Capital expenditure 24 7 21
Net segment assets 875 145 872
ROCE % – adjusted* 10.1 14.6 10.8

* Adjusted to exclude E14 million of one-off costs in the second half of 2012 relating to the acquisition of Nordenia

Consumer Packaging generated underlying operating profit of E39 million with an adjusted ROCE of 10.1%. The significant increase in underlying operating profit versus both the comparable prior year period and the second half of the previous year is due to the acquisition of Nordenia, completed on 1 October 2012. The comparability of the results for the second half of 2012 were further impacted by one-off effects associated with the acquisition of E14 million. On a pro-forma basis, assuming Nordenia was acquired at the beginning of 2012, and excluding the effects of acquisition accounting, the underlying operating profit of the combined business increased by around 11% versus the comparable prior year period.

Sales volumes were marginally down on the comparable prior year period, driven by weakness in the films business. This

Group performance review continued

was more than compensated by the delivery of net synergy gains and other cost reduction initiatives.

Integration activities remain well on track, with delivery of synergies in line with expectations. The previously announced closure of the Lindlar operation in Germany and resulting transfer of production to plants in Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic is progressing according to plan.

Europe & International – Uncoated Fine Paper

Six Six Six
months months
months
ended ended ended 31
E million, unless 30 June 30 June December
otherwise stated 2013 2012 2012
Segment revenue 740 749 717
– of which inter-segment
revenue 8 8 5
EBITDA 157 154 146
Underlying operating
profit 102 100 91
Capital expenditure 36 24 34
Net segment assets 1,176 1,270 1,248
ROCE % 17.4 15.7 16.7

Uncoated Fine Paper generated underlying operating profit of E102 million, marginally above the comparable prior year period. Sales volumes were slightly above that of the comparable prior year period, mainly due to the timing of the annual maintenance shut in Syktyvkar which took place in June of the previous year and will take place in the third quarter of 2013. Average net selling prices were lower than the comparable prior year period and the second half of the previous year. The stronger Russian rouble in the early part of the year resulted in increased competition from importers, impacting margins in that region. This was partly compensated by further cost reduction initiatives.

Sales volumes into western Europe continue to be affected by the structural decline in those markets whilst central and eastern Europe remained largely unchanged. Sales volumes into Russia and overseas markets increased. To date there has been little market impact from the new capacity coming on stream from competitors in Russia and France.

In May 2013, Mondi announced plans to restructure the non-integrated Neusiedler operation to improve the competitiveness of the mill. Negotiations with employee unions are currently in progress. An impairment charge of E42 million and related restructuring costs of E8 million were recognised as a special item in the period.

Input costs remain well controlled. Unit wood costs at both the Syktyvkar and Ružomberok mills decreased, with the benefits from improved forestry management practices at Syktyvkar offsetting inflationary cost pressures. Higher pulp prices negatively impacted margins at the non-integrated Neusiedler mill. Fixed cost increases continue to be well controlled with increases below inflation.

South Africa Division

Six Six Six
months months months
ended ended ended 31
30 June 30 June December
E million, unless 2013 2012 2012
otherwise stated (Restated) (Restated)
Segment revenue 325 348 354
– of which inter-segment
revenue 56 57 51
EBITDA 67 56 69
Underlying operating
profit 44 29 40
Capital expenditure 14 17 26
Net segment assets 687 903 821
ROCE % 12.8 9.1 9.6

Comparative information has been restated with Mondi Shanduka Newsprint now consolidated as a subsidiary for all periods presented.

South Africa Division delivered a strong performance, with underlying operating profit of E44 million, a 52% increase on the comparable prior year period, and ROCE of 12.8%. This reflects the impact of higher domestic selling prices, good domestic containerboard volume growth, and improved export margins due to the weaker South African rand coupled with higher average export pulp and containerboard prices.

South Africa Division continues to focus on cost containment, in particular on reducing forestry costs through increased mechanisation in the current year.

Comparison with the previous six months is distorted by a large fair value gain on the revaluation of forestry assets of E27 million recognised in the six months to end 2012. The comparable amount for the first half of 2013 was E10 million.

In May 2013, Mondi announced the proposed closure of one of the two newsprint machines located in Merebank. The machine stopped production with effect from 1 July 2013. The business will continue to operate the remaining 120,000 tonne per annum newsprint machine. Further restructuring activities

in the Merebank mill as a result of the closure of the newsprint machine were also implemented. In total, a special item charge of E18 million was recognised.

Financial review

Input costs

Wood costs were, on average, lower than the comparable prior year period and reflect a steady downward trend over the last three half-year periods.

Average benchmark hardwood pulp prices increased by 7% from the comparable prior year period and by 1% over the second half of 2012, largely as a consequence of price increases in the second quarter. Softwood pulp prices increased by 3% over the second half of 2012, but remained 1% below the average in the comparable prior year period.

Average benchmark paper for recycling prices were 15% lower than the comparable prior year period but 4% higher than the prices of the second half of 2012.

The average benchmark low density polyethylene price, an indicator of the key raw material input cost in Consumer Packaging, was at similar levels to the comparable prior year period and 1% above that of the second half of 2012. Average prices decreased by approximately 6% in the second quarter from the levels experienced at the beginning of the year.

Currencies

With the exception of the South African rand, the currencies in which the Group operates continue to trade within a relatively narrow range and the impact on underlying operating profit remains muted. The South African rand weakened by a further 12% against the euro from the average rate in the second half of the prior year and has weakened by more than 25% from levels at June 2012. This devaluation provided a net benefit to the Group due to South Africa Division's large export position (accounting for approximately 40% of sales) and predominantly randdenominated cost base.

Non-controlling interests

The reduction in earnings attributable to non-controlling interests is largely as a result of the acquisition of the remaining minority interest in Mondi S´wiecie in the second quarter of 2012, offset in part by higher net earnings at the 51%-owned Ružomberok mill.

Tax

The Group's underlying effective tax rate of 18% is lower than the comparable prior year period primarily due to a favourable underlying profit mix as well as the continued benefit of investment incentives in eastern Europe, principally in Poland.

Special items

The net special item charge of E81 million before tax, the cash component of which amounts to E26 million, is attributable to:

  • the closure of Consumer Packaging's Lindlar operation in Germany (E13 million);
  • the closure of the newsprint machine in Merebank, South Africa and related restructuring activities (E18 million); and
  • impairment of Uncoated Fine Paper's Neusiedler mill and related restructuring costs (E50 million).

Cash flow

Cash generated from operations of E431 million, including the impact of the increase in working capital of E129 million, reflects the continued strong cash generating capacity of the Group.

Net cash outflows from financing activities of E178 million include the payment of dividends to holders of non-controlling interests, the payment of the final 2012 dividend in May 2013 and payment of the 5.75% coupon on the E500 million Eurobond, reflecting the bias of financing activities towards the first half of the year.

Capital expenditure

Capital expenditure for the period amounted to E167 million, 89% of depreciation.

The energy investments in the Group's Frantschach, Richards Bay and Stambolijski mills are progressing in line with expectations and are expected to be completed towards the end of the second half of the year. These projects will significantly improve the energy efficiency and self-sufficiency at those mills. Good progress is being made on the other major projects announced earlier in the year, with the bleached kraft paper machine in Štˇeti expected to start up in the first half of 2014 and the recovery boiler in Ružomberok in the latter part of 2014.

The Group's capital expenditure is expected to remain around the previously envisaged range of approximately 125% of depreciation on average over the 2013/2014 period, with 2014 being the peak spend year.

Treasury and borrowings

Net debt at 30 June 2013 was E1,844 million, a decrease of E28 million from 31 December 2012. The net debt to 12 month trailing EBITDA ratio was 1.8 times and gearing at 30 June 2013 was 40%.

Group performance review continued

At the end of June 2013, the E100 million European Investment Bank facility put in place in December 2011 was fully drawn down. The amortising loan matures in 2025 and incurs interest based on Euribor. The South African bilateral facilities that matured in the first half of 2013 have been extended for an additional year on similar terms. At 30 June 2013, the Group had E2.6 billion of committed facilities of which E743 million were undrawn. The weighted average maturity of the Eurobonds and committed debt facilities was 4.0 years at 30 June 2013.

The Group's long-term investment grade credit ratings of Baa3 (Moody's Investor Services) and BBB- (Standard and Poor's) were reaffirmed during the period.

Finance charges of E57 million were similar to those of the comparable prior year period notwithstanding the significant increase in average net debt from the levels at 30 June 2012. The lower effective interest rate of 5.5% (first half of 2012: 9.4%) is due to the effect of the E500 million Eurobond issued in October 2012 with a coupon of 3.375% and the unwinding of various fixed rate swaps during 2012.

Dividend

An interim dividend of 9.55 euro cents per share has been declared by the directors and will be paid on 17 September 2013 to those shareholders on the register of Mondi plc on 23 August 2013. An equivalent South African rand interim dividend will be paid on 17 September 2013 to shareholders on the register of Mondi Limited on 23 August 2013. The dividend will be paid from distributable reserves of Mondi Limited and of Mondi plc, as presented in the respective company annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Outlook

New industry capacity in the uncoated fine paper segment, coupled with prevailing demand softness in Europe, may impact the supply/demand balance in the short term. Furthermore, the second half will be impacted by the Group's regular annual mill maintenance programmes. However, with the momentum from the strong first half performance and the expected continuation of a good pricing environment in the packaging grades, management remains confident of delivering in line with its expectations.

Supplementary information

Principal risks and uncertainties

It is in the nature of Mondi's business that the Group is exposed to risks and uncertainties which may have an impact on future performance and financial results, as well as on its ability to meet certain social and environmental objectives.

On an annual basis, the DLC executive committee and Boards conduct a formal systematic review of the most significant risks and uncertainties and the Group's responses to those risks. These risks are assessed against pre-determined risk tolerance limits, established by the Boards. In addition, the DLC audit committee reviews each of the principal risks in detail over the course of the year. Additional risk reviews are undertaken on an ad-hoc basis for significant investment decisions and when changing business conditions dictate.

The Boards' risk management framework addresses all significant strategic, sustainability, financial, operational and compliance-related risks which could undermine the Group's ability to achieve its business objectives in a sustainable manner. The risk management framework is designed to be flexible, to ensure that it remains relevant at all levels of the business given the diversity of the Group's locations, markets and production processes; and dynamic, to ensure that it remains current and responsive to changing business conditions.

The Group believes that it has effective systems and controls in place to manage the key risks identified below within the risk tolerance levels established by the Boards.

Competitive environment in which Mondi operates

The industry in which Mondi operates is highly competitive and subject to significant volatility. New capacity additions are usually in large increments which, combined with product substitution towards lighter weight products and alternative packaging solutions and increasing environmental considerations, have an impact on the supply/demand balance and hence on market prices.

Mondi monitors industry developments in terms of changes in capacity as well as trends and developments in its own product range and potential substitutes. A flexible and responsive approach to market and operating conditions and the Group's strategic focus on low-cost production in growing markets, with consistent investment in its operating capacity serve to mitigate this risk.

In 2012, the acquisitions of Nordenia and the corrugated packaging plants in Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as the disposal of Aylesford Newsprint, further position the Group in its selected strategic growth areas.

Cost and availability of a sustainable supply of raw materials

Fibre (wood, pulp and paper for recycling) and resins account for approximately one-third of the Group's input costs. It is the Group's objective to acquire fibre from sustainable sources and to avoid the use of any illegal or controversial supply.

All plantations in South Africa and leased/managed forests in Russia are FSC™ certified. With the exception of Stambolijski, Bulgaria, all mills have chain-of-custody certificates in place, ensuring that the wood procured in 2012 was from noncontroversial sources. Stambolijski will be certified to FSC™ chain-of-custody standards in 2013 and currently wood supplies meet Mondi's minimum wood standards that ensure legality and non-controversial wood sources. Mondi constantly monitors international market prices for its other raw materials (paper for recycling and resins) and, where possible, has cost pass-through mechanisms in place with customers to mitigate the risk of input cost increases. The Group's focus on highquality, low-cost operations, relatively high levels of integration and access to its own fibre in Russia and South Africa further mitigate this risk.

Cost of energy and related input costs

Non-fibre input costs comprise approximately a third of the Group's total variable costs. Increasing energy costs, and the consequential impact thereof on both chemical and transport costs, may impact the Group's operating profit margins.

Active investment in energy-related projects have significantly improved energy self-sufficiency and efficiency in the Group.

Capital intensive operations

Mondi operates large facilities, often in remote locations. The ongoing safety and sustainable operation of such sites is critical to the success of the Group.

Mondi's management system ensures ongoing monitoring of all operations to ensure they meet the requisite standards and performance requirements. The Group has adequate insurance in place to cover material property damage, business interruption and liability risks. A structured maintenance programme is in place under the auspices of the Group technical director. Emergency preparedness and response procedures are in place and subject to periodic drills.

The locations in which the Group operates

Mondi operates in a number of countries with differing political, economic and legal systems. In some countries, such systems are less predictable than in countries with more developed institutional structures. In addition, economic risks in certain regions are heightened following the macroeconomic uncertainties experienced in recent years.

Mondi is invested in a number of geographical locations, with a strategic focus on low-cost high-growth markets. This geographical diversity and decentralised management structure, utilising local resources in countries in which the Group operates, reduces its exposure to any specific jurisdiction. Mondi continues to actively monitor and adapt to changes in the environments in which it operates.

Attraction and retention of key skills and talent

The complexity of operations and geographic diversity of the Group is such that high-quality, experienced employees are required in all locations.

Appropriate reward and retention strategies are in place to attract and retain talent across the organisation. At more senior levels, these include a share-based incentive scheme.

Employee and contractor safety

Mondi's employees work in potentially dangerous environments where hazards are ever-present and must be managed. Mondi's objective is a zero harm environment.

The Group engages in extensive safety training sessions, involving employees and contractors, at all its operations. The Nine Safety Rules to Live By, applied across the Group, are integral to the safety strategy. Operations conduct statutory safety committee meetings where management and employees are represented. A risk-based approach underpins safety and health programmes. All business units and operations are required to have safety improvement plans in place. Mondi's Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR per 200,000 hours worked) at 30 June 2013 was 0.76 (31 December 2012: 0.79). Regrettably, there were two fatalities at our Syktyvkar operations in the first half of the year.

Environmental footprint

Maintaining the Group's socio-economic licence to trade is a strategic imperative. This encompasses continued access to credible sources of fibre as described above, protection of High Conservation Value (HCV) areas and bio-diversity, eco-efficiency of products throughout their life cycle and the Group's carbon and energy footprint.

Group performance review continued

Mondi's approach to product stewardship is based on the Life-Cycle Initiative set out in the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). The Group's certified products carry clear and informative labelling to ensure that its customers are aware of the environmental process controls and health and safety assessments conducted throughout the life cycles of Mondi's products. In 2012, no incidents of non-compliance relating to the regulation and voluntary codes, to which the Group subscribes, concerning product and service information and labelling were recorded. Mondi does not convert natural forests, riparian areas, wetlands or protected areas into plantations. HCV areas are identified and preserved or enhanced, as is biological diversity. In Russia 522,260 hectares have been set aside for conservation (24.8% of our landholding) and 76,398 hectares in South Africa (25% of our landholding). Mondi uses biomass energy sources such as black liquor as an alternative to fossil fuels at all of its mills. Some 58% of Mondi's fuel consumption comes from biomass and a number of operations are completely energy self-sufficient.

Governance risks

The Group operates in a number of legal jurisdictions and non-compliance with legal and governance requirements in these jurisdictions could expose the Group to significant risk if not adequately managed.

The Group's legal and governance risk management and compliance were set out in the Corporate governance report in the Integrated report and financial statements 2012.

Financial risks

Mondi's trading and financing activities expose the Group to financial risks that, if left unmanaged, could adversely impact current or future earnings. These risks relate to the currencies in which the Group conducts its activities, interest rate and liquidity risks as well as exposure to customer credit risk.

Mondi's approach to financial risk management is described in notes 37 and 38 of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Going concern

The Group's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out above. The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial statements.

Mondi's geographical spread, product diversity and large customer base mitigate potential risks of customer or supplier liquidity issues. Ongoing initiatives by management in implementing profit improvement initiatives which include plant optimisation, cost-cutting, and restructuring and rationalisation activities have consolidated the Group's leading cost position in its chosen markets. Working capital levels and capital expenditure programmes are strictly monitored and controlled.

The Group meets its funding requirements from a variety of sources. The availability of some of these facilities is dependent on the Group meeting certain financial covenants, all of which have been complied with. Mondi had E743 million of undrawn committed debt facilities as at 30 June 2013 which should provide sufficient liquidity in the medium term.

The Group's forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance, including an assessment of the current macroeconomic environment, particularly in Europe, indicate that the Group should be able to operate well within the level of its current facilities and related covenants.

The directors have reviewed the Group's strategy and latest financial forecasts, considered the assumptions in the forecast and reviewed the critical risks which may impact the Group's performance. After making such enquiries, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the going concern basis continues to be adopted in preparing the half-yearly financial statements.

Directors' responsibility statement

The directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

  • the condensed set of combined and consolidated financial statements has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and in particular with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting';
  • the half-yearly report includes a fair review of the important events during the six months ended 30 June 2013 and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year ending 31 December 2013;
  • there have been no significant individual related party transactions during the first six months of the financial year;
  • with effect from 3 May 2013, Cyril Ramaphosa ceased to be a director of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc. As a result, all transactions with the Shanduka Group Proprietary Limited, in which Mr Ramaphosa held a 29.6% interest, and its subsidiaries, are no longer classified as related party transactions from that date; and
  • there have been no other significant changes in the Group's related party relationships.

David Hathorn Andrew King Director Director

7 August 2013

Independent auditor's review report on interim financial information of Mondi Limited

We have reviewed the accompanying interim financial information of Mondi Limited, comprising the condensed statement of financial position as of 30 June 2013 and the condensed statement of comprehensive income, condensed statement of changes in equity, condensed statement of cash flows and selected explanatory notes for the six months then ended.

Directors' responsibility for the interim financial statements

The directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IAS 34), 'Interim Financial Reporting', the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor's responsibility

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim financial statements based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity'. This standard requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. This standard also requires us to comply with relevant ethical requirements.

A review of interim financial statements in accordance with this standard consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable the auditor to obtain assurance that the auditor would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

We believe that the evidence we have obtained in our review is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our conclusion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim financial information of Mondi Limited for the six months ended 30 June 2013 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS 34), 'Interim Financial Reporting', the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.

Deloitte & Touche

Registered Auditor

Per: Bronwyn Kilpatrick Partner

7 August 2013

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Independent review report to Mondi plc

We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2013, which comprises the condensed combined and consolidated income statement, the condensed combined and consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position, the condensed combined and consolidated statement of cash flows, the condensed combined and consolidated statement of changes in equity and the related notes 1 to 22. We have read the other information contained in the half-yearly financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity', issued by the Auditing Practices Board. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our review work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

Directors' responsibilities

The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union.

Our responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity', issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2013 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

Deloitte LLP

Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor London, United Kingdom

7 August 2013

Condensed combined and consolidated income statement

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
million
E
Notes Before
special
items
Special
items
(note 6)
After
special
items
Before
special
items
Special
items
(note 6)
After
special
items
Before
special
items
Special
items
(note 6)
After
special
items
Group revenue 4 3,342 3,342 2,819 2,819 5,790 5,790
Materials, energy and consumables
used
Variable selling expenses
(1,758)
(282)

(1,758)
(282)
(1,478)
(266)

(1,478)
(266)
(3,024)
(527)

(3,024)
(527)
Gross margin 1,302 1,302 1,075 1,075 2,239 2,239
Maintenance and other indirect
expenses
(122) (122) (123) (123) (279) (279)
Personnel costs (484) (16) (500) (409) (409) (834) (16) (850)
Other net operating expenses (142) (10) (152) (106) (106) (199) (10) (209)
Depreciation, amortisation and
impairments
(188) (55) (243) (165) (165) (353) (1) (354)
Operating profit/(loss) 4;5 366 (81) 285 272 272 574 (27) 547
Non-operating special items 6 6 6 (64) (64)
Net income/(loss) from associates 1 1 (1) (1) (5) (5)
Total profit/(loss) from operations
and associates
367 (81) 286 271 6 277 569 (91) 478
Net finance costs (57) (57) (55) (55) (110) (110)
Investment income 2 2 4 4
Foreign currency losses (1) (1) (3) (3) (2) (2)
Finance costs 7 (58) (58) (52) (52) (112) (112)
Profit/(loss) before tax 310 (81) 229 216 6 222 459 (91) 368
Tax (charge)/credit 8 (56) 13 (43) (43) (2) (45) (90) (1) (91)
Profit/(loss) for the financial period 254 (68) 186 173 4 177 369 (92) 277
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests
15 24 35
Equity holders of the parent
companies 171 153 242
Earnings per share (EPS) for profit
attributable to equity holders of the
parent companies
Basic EPS (E cents) 9 35.3 31.7 50.1
Diluted EPS (E cents) 9 35.3 31.6 49.9
Basic underlying EPS (E cents) 9 49.4 30.9 69.2
Diluted underlying EPS (E cents) 9 49.3 30.8 68.9
Basic headline EPS (E cents) 9 45.7 30.9 62.9
Diluted headline EPS (E cents) 9 45.6 30.8 62.7

Condensed combined and consolidated statement of comprehensive income

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

(Reviewed) (Restated)
(Reviewed)
(Restated)
(Audited)
E Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Profit for the financial period 186 177 277
Other comprehensive (expense)/income:
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to the combined and
consolidated income statement:
Effect of cash flow hedges 3 2
Gains on available-for-sale investments 1
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (145) 48 49
Share of other comprehensive income of associates (1)
Tax effect thereof
Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to the combined
and consolidated income statement:
Remeasurement of post-retirement benefit schemes 18 (35) (61)
Effect of asset ceiling on post-retirement benefit schemes (1) 24 28
Tax effect thereof (4) 8
Other comprehensive (expense)/income for the financial
period, net of tax (133) 40 27
Total comprehensive income for the financial period 53 217 304
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 9 35 42
Equity holders of the parent companies 44 182 262

Condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position

as at 30 June 2013

(Reviewed) (Restated)
(Reviewed)
(Restated)
(Audited)
As at As at As at
million
E
Notes 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Intangible assets 684 243 695
Property, plant and equipment 3,446 3,431 3,709
Forestry assets 11 257 318 311
Investments in associates 6 18 6
Financial asset investments 25 24 26
Deferred tax assets 8 5 10
Retirement benefits surplus 12 2 6
Derivative financial instruments 2
Total non-current assets 4,428 4,047 4,757
Inventories 767 663 783
Trade and other receivables 1,112 927 1,010
Current tax assets 17 5 10
Financial asset investments 1 1
Cash and cash equivalents 17b 84 60 56
Derivative financial instruments 9 5 4
Assets held for sale 2
Total current assets 1,990 1,660 1,866
Total assets 6,418 5,707 6,623
Short-term borrowings 17b-c (265) (294) (281)
Trade and other payables (1,008) (874) (1,029)
Current tax liabilities (69) (81) (66)
Provisions (75) (34) (67)
Derivative financial instruments (4) (5) (4)
Total current liabilities (1,421) (1,288) (1,447)
Medium and long-term borrowings 17c (1,664) (1,023) (1,648)
Retirement benefits obligation 12 (225) (217) (253)
Deferred tax liabilities (291) (319) (344)
Provisions (33) (29) (33)
Derivative financial instruments (1) (1) (1)
Other non-current liabilities (19) (19) (24)
Total non-current liabilities (2,233) (1,608) (2,303)
Total liabilities (3,654) (2,896) (3,750)
Net assets 2,764 2,811 2,873
Equity
Share capital and stated capital 542 542 542
Retained earnings and other reserves 1,963 1,973 2,030
Total attributable to equity holders of the parent
companies 2,505 2,515 2,572
Non-controlling interests in equity 259 296 301
Total equity 2,764 2,811 2,873

The Group's condensed combined and consolidated financial statements, and related notes 1 to 22, were approved by the Boards and authorised for issue on 7 August 2013 and were signed on its behalf by:

David Hathorn Andrew King

Director Director

Mondi Limited company registration number: 1967/013038/06 Mondi plc company registered number: 6209386

Condensed combined and consolidated statement of cash flows

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
million
E
Notes 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Cash generated from operations 17a 431 355 849
Dividends from associates 1
Dividends from other investments 1
Income tax paid (75) (45) (109)
Net cash generated from operating activities 356 310 742
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment in property, plant and equipment (164) (110) (294)
Investment in intangible assets (3) (3) (9)
Investment in forestry assets (20) (30) (51)
Investment in financial asset investments (4) (4) (7)
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets
21 5 15
Proceeds from the disposal of financial asset
investments
4 4 4
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash and cash
equivalents
14 (34) (381)
Investment in associates (43)
Proceeds from the disposal of businesses, net of cash
and cash equivalents
3 1 1
Loan (advances to)/repayments from related parties (3) 1
Loan repayments from external parties 16
Interest received 2 1 3
Other investing activities (1)
Net cash used in investing activities (161) (173) (746)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of short-term borrowings 17c (19) (59) (114)
Proceeds from medium and long-term borrowings 17c 108 291 613
Repayment of medium and long-term borrowings 17c (52) (51) (65)
Interest paid (68) (59) (92)
Dividends paid to equity holders of the parent
companies
10 (92) (85) (128)
Purchases of treasury shares (23) (34) (34)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests 10 (50) (29) (29)
Non-controlling interests bought out 13 (2) (296) (298)
Net realised gain/(loss) on held for trading derivatives 16 2 (9)
Government grants received 2
Other financing activities 2
Net cash used in financing activities (178) (320) (156)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 17 (183) (160)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
financial period1 17c (37) 119 119
Cash movement in the financial period 17c 17 (183) (160)
Effects of changes in foreign exchange rates 17c 11 (1) 4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
financial period1
(9) (65) (37)

Note:

1 Cash and cash equivalents include overdrafts and cash flows from disposal groups and are reconciled to the condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position in note 17b.

Condensed combined and consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

million
E
Combined
share
capital
and stated
capital
Retained
earnings
Other
reserves
Total
attributable
to equity
holders of
the parent
companies
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
At 31 December 2011, as previously reported 542 2,041 3 2,586 449 3,035
Effect of restatement (3) (3)
At 1 January 2012 (Restated) 542 2,041 3 2,586 446 3,032
Total comprehensive income for the financial
period
153 29 182 35 217
Dividends paid (85) (85) (29) (114)
Issue of shares under employee share schemes 9 (9)
Purchases of treasury shares (34) (34) (34)
Non-controlling interests bought out (140) (140) (156) (296)
Other 6 6 6
At 30 June 2012 (Restated) 542 1,944 29 2,515 296 2,811
Total comprehensive income for the financial
period
89 (9) 80 7 87
Dividends paid (43) (43) (43)
Disposal of businesses (see note 16) 15 15 15
Non-controlling interests bought out (1) (1) (1) (2)
Reclassification (12) 12
Other 2 4 6 (1) 5
At 31 December 2012 (Restated) 542 1,979 51 2,572 301 2,873
Total comprehensive income for the financial
period
171 (127) 44 9 53
Dividends paid (92) (92) (50) (142)
Issue of shares under employee share schemes 10 (10)
Purchases of treasury shares (23) (23) (23)
Non-controlling interests bought out (1) (1) (1) (2)
Other 5 5 5
At 30 June 2013 542 2,044 (81) 2,505 259 2,764

Other reserves

million
E
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Share-based payment reserve 13 14 18
Cumulative translation adjustment reserve (291) (171) (151)
Cash flow hedge reserve 1
Post-retirement benefit reserve (56) (66) (69)
Merger reserve 259 259 259
Other sundry reserves (6) (8) (6)
Group total (81) 29 51

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

1 Basis of preparation

The Group has two separate legal parent entities, Mondi Limited and Mondi plc, which operate under a dual listed company (DLC) structure. The substance of the DLC structure is such that Mondi Limited and its subsidiaries, and Mondi plc and its subsidiaries, operate together as a single economic entity through a sharing agreement, with neither parent entity assuming a dominant role. Accordingly, Mondi Limited and Mondi plc are reported on a combined and consolidated basis as a single reporting entity under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The condensed combined and consolidated half-yearly financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2013 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting'. It should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012, prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

There are no differences for the Group in applying IFRS as issued by the IASB and IFRS as adopted by the European Union (EU) and therefore the Group also complies with Article 4 of the EU IAS Regulation. The Group has also complied with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Reporting Standards Council of South Africa. The condensed combined and consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as discussed in the Group performance review, under the heading 'Going concern'.

The information for the year ended 31 December 2012 does not constitute statutory accounts as defined by section 434 of the UK Companies Act 2006. A copy of the statutory accounts for that year has been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those accounts was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the UK Companies Act 2006.

The condensed combined and consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of certain properties and financial instruments. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

These financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of the Group chief financial officer, Andrew King CA (SA), as required in terms of Section 29(1)(e)(ii) of the Companies Act of South Africa 2008.

2a Accounting policies

The same accounting policies, methods of computation and presentation have been followed in the preparation of the condensed combined and consolidated financial statements as were applied in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012, except as set out below.

The Group has adopted the following Standards and amendments to published Standards during the current year, and their impact on the Group's results were as follows:

  • IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
  • IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements
  • IAS 19 (revised) Employee Benefits

IFRS 10 and IFRS 11 broadened the concept of control and eliminated the option of proportionate consolidation for joint ventures, except in certain circumstances. The impact of these Standards has been that Mondi Shanduka Newsprint Proprietary Limited has been consolidated whilst Aylesford Newsprint has been accounted for using the equity method up to the date of sale in 2012. Comparative information has been restated as set out in note 2b.

IAS 19 (revised) impacted the measurement of the various components representing movements in the defined benefit pension obligation and associated disclosures. As the Group has always recognised actuarial gains and losses immediately, the Group's total obligation was unchanged. This Standard has been adopted with effect from 1 January 2012 as it was impractical to complete revised actuarial valuations prior to that date. Following the replacement of expected returns on plan assets with a net finance cost in the combined and consolidated income statement, the profit for the period was reduced and accordingly other comprehensive income increased in 2012. Comparative information for the year ended 31 December 2012 has been restated as set out in note 2b.

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

2a Accounting policies continued

The following Standards and amendments to published Standards which the Group has adopted during the current year, had no significant impact on the Group's results except for the addition of certain disclosures:

  • IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure
  • IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement
  • IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
  • IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
  • IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
  • IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements
  • IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
  • IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation
  • IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting

2b Restatement of comparative information

The following tables summarise the material impacts resulting from the changes in accounting policies on the Group's financial position, comprehensive income and cash flows.

Income statement

Six months ended 30 June 2012 Year ended 31 December 2012
million
E
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
Group revenue 2,840 (21) 2,819 5,807 (17) 5,790
Gross margin 1,076 (1) 1,075 2,235 4 2,239
Operating profit 269 3 272 541 6 547
Non-operating special items 6 6 (64) (64)
Net income/(loss) from associates 1 (2) (1) 1 (6) (5)
Total profit from operations and associates 276 1 277 478 478
Net finance costs (53) (2) (55) (107) (3) (110)
Investment income 6 (6) 10 (6) 4
Foreign currency losses (3) (3) (2) (2)
Finance costs (56) 4 (52) (115) 3 (112)
Profit before tax 223 (1) 222 371 (3) 368
Tax charge (45) (45) (92) 1 (91)
Profit for the financial period 178 (1) 177 279 (2) 277
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 25 (1) 24 35 35
Equity holders of the parent companies 153 153 244 (2) 242

The restatement had no impact on special items.

Six months ended 30 June 2012 Year ended 31 December 2012
Earnings per share (EPS) for profit
attributable to equity holders of the
parent companies
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
Basic EPS (E cents) 31.7 31.7 50.5 (0.4) 50.1
Diluted EPS (E cents) 31.6 31.6 50.3 (0.4) 49.9
Basic underlying EPS (E cents) 30.9 30.9 69.6 (0.4) 69.2
Diluted underlying EPS (E cents) 30.8 30.8 69.3 (0.4) 68.9
Basic headline EPS (E cents) 30.9 30.9 63.4 (0.5) 62.9
Diluted headline EPS (E cents) 30.8 30.8 63.1 (0.4) 62.7

Statement of comprehensive income

Six months ended 30 June 2012 Year ended 31 December 2012
million
E
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
Profit for the financial period 178 (1) 177 279 (2) 277
Other comprehensive income/
(expense):
Items that may subsequently be
reclassified to the combined and
consolidated income statement
51 51 52 52
Items that will not subsequently be
reclassified to the combined and
consolidated income statement
(11) (11) (27) 2 (25)
Other comprehensive income for the
financial period, net of tax
40 40 25 2 27
Total comprehensive income for the
financial period
218 (1) 217 304 304
Attributable to:
Non-controlling interests 36 (1) 35 42 42
Equity holders of the parent companies 182 182 262 262

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

2b Restatement of comparative information continued

Statement of financial position

As at 30 June 2012 As at 31 December 2012
As As
previously Effect of As previously Effect of As
million
E
reported restatement restated reported restatement restated
Non-current assets 4,068 (21) 4,047 4,755 2 4,757
Current assets 1,672 (12) 1,660 1,859 7 1,866
Total assets 5,740 (33) 5,707 6,614 9 6,623
Current liabilities (1,323) 35 (1,288) (1,443) (4) (1,447)
Non-current liabilities (1,602) (6) (1,608) (2,295) (8) (2,303)
Total liabilities (2,925) 29 (2,896) (3,738) (12) (3,750)
Net assets 2,815 (4) 2,811 2,876 (3) 2,873
Equity
Share capital and stated capital 542 542 542 542
Retained earnings and other reserves 1,973 1,973 2,030 2,030
Total attributable to equity holders of
the parent companies 2,515 2,515 2,572 2,572
Non-controlling interests in equity 300 (4) 296 304 (3) 301
Total equity 2,815 (4) 2,811 2,876 (3) 2,873
Net debt (1,273) 16 (1,257) (1,864) (8) (1,872)

Statement of cash flows

Six months ended 30 June 2012 Year ended 31 December 2012
million
E
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
As
previously
reported
Effect of
restatement
As
restated
Net cash generated from operating
activities
308 2 310 740 2 742
Net cash used in investing activities (175) 2 (173) (725) (21) (746)
Net cash used in financing activities (314) (6) (320) (173) 17 (156)
Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents
(181) (2) (183) (158) (2) (160)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of financial period
117 2 119 117 2 119
Cash movement in the financial
period
(181) (2) (183) (158) (2) (160)
Effects of changes in foreign
exchange rates
(1) (1) 4 4
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
financial period
(65) (65) (37) (37)

3 Seasonality

The seasonality of the Group's operations has no significant impact on the condensed combined and consolidated financial statements.

4 Operating segments

The newsprint joint venture, Mondi Shanduka Newsprint, was incorporated into the South Africa Division during 2012 due to similarities in geographical location, production processes and the integrated nature of the production facilities. Mondi Shanduka Newsprint Proprietary Limited is now consolidated as a subsidiary. The effects of this change on the comparative periods are set out in note 2b. The Group's segmental information for the comparative periods has been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

Six months ended 30 June 2013 (Reviewed)

Inter
SA Corporate segment Segments
Europe & International Division & other elimination total
Packaging Fibre Consumer Uncoated
E
million, unless otherwise stated
Paper Packaging Packaging Fine Paper
Segment revenue 1,043 1,002 582 740 325 (350) 3,342
Internal revenue (267) (17) (2) (8) (56) 350
External revenue 776 985 580 732 269 3,342
EBITDA 195 83 66 157 67 (14) 554
Operating profit/(loss) from
operations before special
items 148 48 39 102 44 (15) 366
Special items (13) (50) (18) (81)
Operating segment assets 1,793 1,239 1,018 1,366 810 7 (129) 6,104
Operating net segment assets 1,441 982 875 1,176 687 7 5,168
Additions to non-current non
financial assets
57 25 25 33 34 174
Capital expenditure cash
payments
55 35 24 36 14 164
Operating margin (%) 14.2 4.8 6.7 13.8 13.5 11.0
Return on capital
employed (%)
20.1 12.0 7.8 17.4 12.8 14.8

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

4 Operating segments continued

Six months ended 30 June 2012 (Restated) (Reviewed)

Europe & International SA
Division
Corporate
& other
Inter
segment
elimination
Segments
total
E
million, unless otherwise stated
Packaging
Paper
Fibre
Packaging
Consumer
Packaging
Uncoated
Fine Paper
Segment revenue 960 946 150 749 348 (334) 2,819
Internal revenue (249) (19) (1) (8) (57) 334
External revenue 711 927 149 741 291 2,819
EBITDA 150 80 15 154 56 (18) 437
Operating profit/(loss) from
operations before special
items
104 47 10 100 29 (18) 272
Special items 6 6
Operating segment assets 1,709 1,207 189 1,469 1,053 7 (170) 5,464
Operating net segment assets 1,373 916 145 1,270 903 9 4,616
Additions to non-current non
financial assets
125 29 8 21 46 229
Capital expenditure cash
payments
34 28 7 24 17 110
Operating margin (%) 10.8 5.0 6.7 13.4 8.3 9.6
Return on capital
employed (%)
18.5 10.9 14.6 15.7 9.1 13.4

Year ended 31 December 2012 (Restated) (Audited)

Inter
SA Corporate segment Segments
Europe & International Division & other elimination total
Packaging Fibre Consumer Uncoated
E
million, unless otherwise stated
Paper Packaging Packaging Fine Paper
Segment revenue 1,896 1,860 502 1,466 702 (636) 5,790
Internal revenue (469) (42) (4) (13) (108) 636
External revenue 1,427 1,818 498 1,453 594 5,790
EBITDA 321 168 45 300 125 (32) 927
Operating profit/(loss) from
operations before special
items 227 101 19 191 69 (33) 574
Special items (16) (11) 6 (70) (91)
Operating segment assets 1,829 1,229 1,019 1,450 975 5 (150) 6,357
Operating net segment assets 1,466 958 872 1,248 821 1 5,366
Additions to non-current non
financial assets
249 144 621 60 93 1,167
Capital expenditure cash
payments
89 76 28 58 43 294
Operating margin (%) 12.0 5.4 3.8 13.0 9.8 9.9
Return on capital
employed (%)
17.9 12.5 6.2 16.7 9.6 13.6

The description of each business segment reflects the nature of the main products they sell. In certain instances the business segments sell minor volumes of other products and due to this reason the external segment revenues will not necessarily reconcile to the external revenues by product type presented below.

External revenue by product type

E million (Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Products
Fibre packaging 963 909 1,785
Packaging paper 766 689 1,393
Uncoated fine paper 669 687 1,355
Consumer packaging 580 149 498
Pulp 133 140 276
Newsprint 97 108 215
Other 134 137 268
Group total 3,342 2,819 5,790
External revenue by
location of customer
External revenue by
location of production
E million (Reviewed)
Six months
ended
30 June
2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months
ended
30 June
2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year
ended
31 December
2012
(Reviewed)
Six months
ended
30 June
2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months
ended
30 June
2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year
ended
31 December
2012
Revenue
Africa
South Africa 217 219 448 325 348 702
Rest of Africa 129 125 242 5 5 8
Africa total 346 344 690 330 353 710
Western Europe
Austria 83 75 145 506 526 1,025
Germany 509 378 783 496 171 486
United Kingdom 137 108 230 28 29 53
Rest of western Europe 730 648 1,287 372 349 693
Western Europe total 1,459 1,209 2,445 1,402 1,075 2,257
Emerging Europe
Poland 227 175 364 448 382 766
Rest of emerging Europe 457 394 816 595 544 1,086
Emerging Europe total 684 569 1,180 1,043 926 1,852
Russia 314 291 592 389 359 729
North America 181 124 270 143 89 196
South America 29 21 41
Asia and Australia 329 261 572 35 17 46
Group total 3,342 2,819 5,790 3,342 2,819 5,790

There are no external customers which account for more than 10% of the Group's total external revenue.

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

4 Operating segments continued

Reconciliation of operating profit before special items

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Operating profit before special items 366 272 574
Special items (see note 6) (81) 6 (91)
Net income/(loss) from associates 1 (1) (5)
Net finance costs (57) (55) (110)
Group profit before tax 229 222 368

Reconciliation of operating segment assets

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
As at 30 June 2013 As at 30 June 2012 As at 31 December 2012
Net Net Net
Segment segment Segment segment Segment segment
E million assets assets assets assets assets assets
Segments total 6,104 5,168 5,464 4,616 6,357 5,366
Unallocated:
Investments in associates 6 6 18 18 6 6
Deferred tax assets/(liabilities) 8 (283) 5 (314) 10 (334)
Other non-operating assets/(liabilities) 190 (308) 136 (276) 167 (319)
Group trading capital employed 6,308 4,583 5,623 4,044 6,540 4,719
Financial asset investments 25 25 24 24 26 26
Net debt 85 (1,844) 60 (1,257) 57 (1,872)
Group 6,418 2,764 5,707 2,811 6,623 2,873

5 Write-down of inventories to net realisable value

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Condensed combined and consolidated income
statement
Write-down of inventories to net realisable value (12) (9) (19)
Aggregate reversal of previous write-down of inventories 4 3 13

6 Special items

(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Operating special items
Asset impairments (55) (1)
Restructuring and closure costs:
Restructuring and closure costs excluding related
personnel costs
(10) (4)
Personnel costs relating to restructuring (16) (16)
Transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of Nordenia (11)
Gain on insurance settlement 5
Total operating special items (81) (27)
Non-operating special items
Loss on disposals (see note 16) (70)
Profit on sale of land 6 6
Total non-operating special items 6 (64)
Total special items from continuing operations before
tax and non-controlling interests
(81) 6 (91)
Tax 13 (2) (1)
Non-controlling interests
Total special items attributable to equity holders
of the parent companies
(68) 4 (92)

During the first quarter of the year a decision was taken to close the Lindlar operation in Germany and redirect production to existing plants in Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Restructuring and closure costs amounting to E13 million were recognised.

In May 2013, Mondi announced the closure of one of the two newsprint machines located in Merebank. Further restructuring activities in the Merebank mill as a result of the closure of the newsprint machine have also been implemented. An impairment charge of E13 million and associated closure and restructuring costs of E5 million were recognised.

In May 2013, Mondi announced plans to restructure the Neusiedler operation to improve the cost base of this mill. An impairment charge of E42 million and restructuring costs of E8 million were recognised.

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

7 Finance costs

E million (Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans (54) (46) (98)
Net interest on defined benefit arrangements (5) (6) (15)
Total interest expense (59) (52) (113)
Less: interest capitalised 1 1
Total finance costs (58) (52) (112)

8 Tax charge

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
million
E
30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
UK corporation tax at 23.25% (2012: 24.5%) 1
SA corporation tax at 28% (2012: 28%) 13 10 19
Overseas tax 65 38 66
Current tax 79 48 85
Deferred tax (23) (5) 5
Total tax charge before special items 56 43 90
Current tax on special items (6) 1 2
Deferred tax on special items (7) 1 (1)
Total tax (credit)/charge on special items (13) 2 1
Total tax charge 43 45 91

The Group's effective rate of tax before special items for the six months ended 30 June 2013, calculated on profit before tax before special items and including net income from associates, is 18% (six months ended 30 June 2012: 20%; year ended 31 December 2012: 20%). The Group continues to benefit from tax incentives granted in certain countries in which the Group operates, most notably Poland.

9 Earnings per share

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
(Audited)
Year ended
E cents per share 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Profit for the financial period attributable to
equity holders of the parent companies
Basic EPS 35.3 31.7 50.1
Diluted EPS 35.3 31.6 49.9
Underlying earnings for the financial period
Basic EPS 49.4 30.9 69.2
Diluted EPS 49.3 30.8 68.9
Headline earnings for the financial period
Basic EPS 45.7 30.9 62.9
Diluted EPS 45.6 30.8 62.7

The calculation of basic and diluted EPS, basic and diluted underlying EPS and basic and diluted headline EPS is based on the following data:

Earnings
E million (Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Profit for the financial period attributable
to equity holders of the parent companies
171 153 242
Special items 81 (6) 91
Related tax (13) 2 1
Underlying earnings for the financial period 239 149 334
Special items: restructuring and closure costs (26) (20)
Transaction costs incurred on the acquisition of Nordenia (11)
Profit on disposal of tangible and intangible assets (4)
Impairments not included in special items 1 4
Related tax 7 1
Headline earnings for the financial period 221 149 304
Weighted average number of shares
million (Reviewed)
(Reviewed)
(Audited)
As at
As at
30 June 2013
30 June 2012
31 December 2012
Basic number of ordinary shares outstanding 484 483 483
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares 1 1 2
Diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding 485 484 485

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

10 Dividends

Dividends paid to the equity holders of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc are presented on a combined basis.

E cents per share (Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Interim dividend paid 8.90
Final dividend paid (in respect of prior year) 19.10 17.75 17.75
Interim dividend proposed for the six months ended
30 June
9.55 8.90
Final dividend proposed for the year ended 31 December 19.10
E million (Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2013
(Reviewed)
Six months ended
30 June 2012
(Audited)
Year ended
31 December 2012
Interim dividend paid 43
Final dividend paid (in respect of prior year) 92 85 85
Interim dividend proposed for the six months ended
30 June 46 43
Final dividend proposed for the year ended 31 December 92
Paid to non-controlling interests 50 29 29

11 Forestry assets

(Reviewed) (Restated)
(Reviewed)
(Restated)
(Audited)
E million Six months ended
30 June 2013
Six months ended
30 June 2012
Year ended
31 December 2012
At 31 December, as previously reported 297 297
Effect of restatement 12 12
At 1 January (Restated) 311 309 309
Capitalised expenditure 19 22 42
Acquisition of assets 1 8 9
Fair value gains 10 13 40
Disposal of assets (9) (3) (3)
Felling costs (30) (34) (66)
Currency movements (45) 3 (20)
Closing balance 257 318 311

The fair value of forestry assets is a level 3 measure in terms of the fair value measurement hierarchy (see note 21). The fair value of forestry assets is calculated on the basis of future expected cash flows discounted using a discount rate relevant in the local country, based on a pre tax real yield on long-term bonds over the last five years. All fair value gains originate from South Africa.

12 Retirement benefits

All assumptions related to the Group's material defined benefit schemes and post-retirement medical plan liabilities were re-assessed individually and the remaining Group defined benefit schemes and unfunded statutory retirement obligations were re-assessed in aggregate for the six months ended 30 June 2013. The net retirement benefit obligation decreased by E30 million mainly due to changes in assumptions and an exchange rate impact of E14 million. The assets backing the defined benefit scheme liabilities reflect their market values as at 30 June 2013. Any movements in the assumptions have been recognised as a remeasurement in the condensed combined and consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

13 Non-controlling interests bought out

On 18 April 2012, Mondi concluded an all cash public tender offer for the shares in Mondi S´wiecie S.A. that it did not already own, increasing its shareholding to 93.2% from 66%. On 18 May 2012, Mondi acquired the remaining shares it did not already own. The total consideration paid by Mondi was E296 million including transaction costs of approximately E1 million which were expensed.

These acquisitions are reflected in the condensed combined and consolidated statement of changes in equity as transactions between shareholders with the premium over the carrying value of the non-controlling interests being reflected as a reduction in retained earnings.

14 Business combinations

There were no significant acquisitions made during the period ended 30 June 2013.

Acquisitions during 2012

On 2 May 2012, Mondi S´wiecie S.A. acquired the entire share capital of Saturn Management Sp. Z o.o. (Saturn) from Polish Energy Partners S.A. for a net cash consideration of E31 million and the assumption of debt of E57 million.

On 1 October 2012 Mondi acquired 99.93% of the outstanding share capital of Nordenia from Oaktree Capital Management L.P. and certain other minority shareholders for a cash consideration of E259 million.

On 5 November 2012, Mondi acquired two corrugated box plants in Germany and the Czech Republic and a 105,000 tonne recycled containerboard mill in the Czech Republic from Duropack GmbH (Duropack) for a cash consideration of E133 million. The recycled containerboard mill was subsequently closed in December 2012. Subsequent to 31 December 2012, the fair value of the property, plant and equipment attributable to the assets acquired from Duropack was increased by E3 million and goodwill adjusted accordingly.

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

14 Business combinations continued

Details of the aggregate net assets acquired, as adjusted from book to fair value, are:

E million Book value Revaluation Fair value
Net assets acquired:
Intangible assets 2 103 105
Property, plant and equipment 324 22 346
Financial asset investments 17 17
Deferred tax assets 4 4
Inventories 123 5 128
Trade and other receivables 143 143
Cash and cash equivalents 53 53
Other current assets 1 1
Short-term borrowings (67) (67)
Trade and other payables (156) (156)
Current tax liabilities (7) (7)
Provisions (28) (1) (29)
Medium and long-term borrowings (348) (45) (393)
Retirement benefits obligation (21) (21)
Deferred tax liabilities (15) (26) (41)
Other non-current liabilities (16) (16)
Net assets acquired 9 58 67
Goodwill arising on acquisitions 356
Total cost of acquisitions 423
Transaction costs expensed 11
Cash acquired net of overdrafts (53)
Net cash paid per condensed combined and consolidated statement of
cash flows
381
E million Net assets Goodwill Net cash paid
Nordenia (9) 268 237
Saturn 27 4 29
Duropack 49 84 115
Group total 67 356 381

15 Disposal groups and assets held for sale

There were no significant disposal groups or assets held for sale as at 30 June 2013.

16 Disposal of businesses

There were no significant disposals in the six months ended 30 June 2013 or the six months ended 30 June 2012.

Disposals during 2012

On 2 October 2012, Mondi and Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) sold their 100% interest in the jointly owned Aylesford Newsprint to The Martland Holdings for a nominal consideration. The loss on disposal of E70 million was recognised as a special item in the combined and consolidated income statement. Transaction costs were insignificant and were expensed.

(Restated)
(Audited)
Year ended
E million 31 December 2012
Net investment in equity accounted investee 48
Guarantee liability retained 7
Cumulative translation adjustment reserve realised 15
Loss on disposal of investment in equity accounted investee (70)
Disposal proceeds
Deferred consideration received in respect of the sale of Mondi Frohnleiten in 2010 1
Net cash inflow from disposal of businesses 1

17 Consolidated cash flow analysis

(a) Reconciliation of profit before tax to cash generated from operations

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
E million Six months ended
30 June 2013
Six months ended
30 June 2012
Year ended
31 December 2012
Profit before tax 229 222 368
Depreciation and amortisation 187 165 349
Impairment of tangible and intangible assets (not included
in special items) 1 4
Share-based payments 5 6 10
Non-cash effect of special items 71 (4) 91
Net finance costs 57 55 110
Net (income)/loss from associates (1) 1 5
Decrease in provisions and post-employment benefits (12) (6) (22)
Increase in inventories (9) (21) (16)
Increase in operating receivables (138) (91) (38)
Increase/(decrease) in operating payables 18 7 (29)
Fair value gains on forestry assets (10) (13) (40)
Felling costs 30 34 66
Profit on disposal of tangible and intangible assets (4)
Other adjustments 3 (5)
Cash generated from operations 431 355 849

(b) Cash and cash equivalents

E million (Reviewed)
As at
30 June 2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
As at
30 June 2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
As at
31 December 2012
Cash and cash equivalents per condensed combined and
consolidated statement of financial position
84 60 56
Bank overdrafts included in short-term borrowings (see
note 17c)
(93) (125) (93)
Net cash and cash equivalents per condensed
combined and consolidated statement of cash flows
(9) (65) (37)

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

17 Consolidated cash flow analysis continued

(c) Movement in net debt (Restated)

The Group's net debt position, excluding disposal groups is as follows:

E million Cash and
cash
equivalents1
Debt due
within one
year
Debt due
after one
year
Current
financial asset
investments
Total net
debt
At 31 December 2011 117 (212) (737) 1 (831)
Effect of restatement 2 18 (9) 11
At 1 January 2012 (Restated) 119 (194) (746) 1 (820)
Cash flow (183) 59 (240) (1) (365)
Business combinations (11) (49) (60)
Movement in unamortised loan costs (2) (2)
Reclassification (19) 19
Currency movements (1) (4) (5) (10)
At 30 June 2012 (Restated) (65) (169) (1,023) (1,257)
Cash flow 23 55 (308) 1 (229)
Business combinations (56) (344) (400)
Movement in unamortised loan costs 5 5
Reclassification (27) 27
Currency movements 5 9 (5) 9
At 31 December 2012 (Restated) (37) (188) (1,648) 1 (1,872)
Cash flow 17 19 (56) (20)
Movement in unamortised loan costs 7 7
Reclassification (20) 20
Currency movements 11 17 13 41
At 30 June 2013 (9) (172) (1,664) 1 (1,844)

Note:

1 The Group operates in certain countries (principally South Africa) where the existence of exchange controls may restrict the use of certain cash balances. These restrictions are not expected to have any material effect on the Group's ability to meet its ongoing obligations.

The following table shows the amounts available to draw down on the Group's committed loan facilities:

E million (Reviewed)
As at
30 June 2013
(Reviewed)
As at
30 June 2012
(Audited)
As at
31 December 2012
Expiry date
In one year or less 56 26 27
In more than one year 687 558 735
Total credit available 743 584 762

18 Capital commitments

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
As at As at As at
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Contracted for but not provided 271 177 129
Approved, not yet contracted for 361 228 589

These capital commitments relate to the following categories of non-current non-financial assets:

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
As at As at As at
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Intangible assets 6 11 9
Property, plant and equipment 626 394 709
Total capital commitments 632 405 718

The expected maturity of these capital commitments is:

(Restated) (Restated)
(Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Audited)
As at As at As at
E million 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Within one year 438 269 445
One to two years 146 120 263
Two to five years 48 16 10
Total capital commitments 632 405 718

Capital commitments are based on capital projects approved to date and the budget approved by the Boards. Major capital projects still require further approval before they commence. These capital commitments are expected to be financed by existing cash resources and borrowing facilities.

19 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

Contingent liabilities comprise aggregate amounts as at 30 June 2013 of E14 million (as at 30 June 2012: E13 million; as at 31 December 2012: E15 million) in respect of loans and guarantees given to banks and other third parties. No acquired contingent liabilities have been recorded in the Group's condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position for all periods presented.

There are a number of legal and tax claims against the Group. Provision is made for all liabilities that are expected to materialise.

There were no contingent assets for all periods presented.

for the six months ended 30 June 2013

20 Related party transactions

The Group has a related party relationship with its equity accounted investees. Transactions between Mondi Limited, Mondi plc and their respective subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

The Group and its subsidiaries, in the ordinary course of business, enter into various sale, purchase and service transactions with equity accounted investees and others in which the Group has a material interest. These transactions are under terms that are no less favourable than those arranged with third parties. These transactions, in total, are not considered to be significant.

With effect from 3 May 2013, Cyril Ramaphosa ceased to be a director of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc. As a result, all transactions with the Shanduka Group Proprietary Limited, in which Mr Ramaphosa held a 29.6% interest, and its subsidiaries are no longer classified as related party transactions from that date.

Other than the paragraph above, there have been no significant changes to the related parties as disclosed in note 39 of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.

21 Financial instruments' fair value disclosures

Financial instruments that are measured in the condensed combined and consolidated statement of financial position at fair value require disclosure of fair value measurements by level based on the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

  • 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 (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices); and
  • level 3 inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

The fair values of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) are determined using standard valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data where available and rely as little as possible on Group specific estimates.

The significant inputs required to fair value all of the Group's financial instruments are observable. The Group only holds level 2 financial instruments and therefore does not hold any financial instruments categorised as either level 1 or level 3 financial instruments. There have also been no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy.

Specific valuation methodologies used to value financial instruments include:

  • the fair values of interest rate swaps and foreign exchange contracts are calculated as the present value of expected future cash flows based on observable yield curves and exchange rates;
  • the Group's commodity price derivatives are fair valued by independent third parties, who in turn calculate the fair values as the present value of expected future cash flows based on observable market data; and
  • other techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, are used to determine the fair values of other financial instruments.

Except as detailed in the following table, the directors consider that the carrying value amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortised cost in the condensed combined and consolidated financial statements are approximately equal to their fair values.

Carrying amount Fair value
E million (Reviewed)
As at
30 June
2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
As at
30 June
2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
As at
31 December
2012
(Reviewed)
As at
30 June
2013
(Restated)
(Reviewed)
As at
30 June
2012
(Restated)
(Audited)
As at
31 December
2012
Financial liabilities
Borrowings 1,929 1,317 1,929 2,013 1,372 2,040

22 Events occurring after 30 June 2013

The directors declared an interim dividend of 9.55 euro cents per share as set out in note 10.

Production statistics

(Restated) (Restated)
Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Europe & International
Containerboard Tonnes 1,077,702 1,042,937 2,079,005
Kraft paper Tonnes 515,822 489,279 980,637
Softwood pulp Tonnes 1,014,483 992,772 1,978,583
Internal consumption Tonnes 942,445 907,194 1,825,916
External Tonnes 72,038 85,578 152,667
Corrugated board and boxes Mm2 678 606 1,213
Industrial bags M units 2,017 2,005 3,829
Coating and release liners Mm2 1,718 1,758 3,352
Consumer packaging1 Tonnes 146,763 36,706 121,127
Uncoated fine paper Tonnes 708,880 715,575 1,417,709
Newsprint Tonnes 103,620 98,936 201,278
Hardwood pulp Tonnes 547,819 527,310 1,059,140
Internal consumption Tonnes 513,366 483,642 972,883
External Tonnes 34,453 43,668 86,257
South Africa Division
Containerboard Tonnes 132,077 132,251 263,468
Uncoated fine paper Tonnes 131,741 129,337 257,747
Hardwood pulp Tonnes 326,981 330,963 658,368
Internal consumption Tonnes 169,935 169,584 320,772
External Tonnes 157,046 161,379 337,596
Softwood pulp2 – Internal consumption Tonnes 102,987 108,126 215,828
Newsprint2 Tonnes 87,088 101,328 198,024

Notes:

1 Includes Nordenia from October 2012.

2 Restated to include 100% of the Mondi Shanduka Newsprint production.

Exchange rates

Six months ended Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2013 30 June 2012 31 December 2012
Closing rates against the euro
South African rand 13.07 10.37 11.17
Czech koruna 25.95 25.64 25.15
Polish zloty 4.34 4.25 4.07
Pounds sterling 0.86 0.81 0.82
Russian rouble 42.84 41.37 40.33
Turkish lira 2.52 2.28 2.36
US dollar 1.31 1.26 1.32
Average rates for the period against the euro
South African rand 12.10 10.29 10.55
Czech koruna 25.70 25.16 25.14
Polish zloty 4.18 4.24 4.18
Pounds sterling 0.85 0.82 0.81
Russian rouble 40.73 39.69 39.91
Turkish lira 2.38 2.34 2.31
US dollar 1.31 1.30 1.29

Shareholder information

Mondi has a dual listed company (DLC) structure comprising Mondi Limited, a company registered in South Africa and Mondi plc, a company registered in the UK. Mondi Limited has a primary listing on the JSE Limited whilst Mondi plc has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited.

Registrars

Any queries relating to your Mondi shareholdings should be directed to the relevant Registrar.

Mondi Limited shares and Mondi plc
shares on the South African branch
register
Mondi plc shares
Registrar Link Market Services South Africa
(Proprietary) Limited
Capita Registrars
Postal Address PO Box 4844
Johannesburg, 2000
South Africa
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4TU
UK
Helpline Number 011 713 0800
(if calling from South Africa)
+27 11 713 0800
(if calling from outside South Africa)
0871 664 0300
(if calling from the UK; calls cost 10p per
minute plus network extras; lines are
open Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm)
+44 208 639 3399
(if calling from outside the UK)
Email [email protected] [email protected]

Shareholders holding their shares through Capita Registrars may access details of their holdings, amend their details or elect to receive shareholder documents electronically by registering with the Capita Registrars Share Portal, a free secure online service offered by Capita, at www.capitashareportal.com.

Financial calendar

17 September 2013 Payment date for 2013 interim dividend (see below)
6 November 2013 Interim management statement
28 February 2014 2013 preliminary results announcement
14 May 2014 2014 annual general meetings

Dividends

Dividend payments

A final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2012 of 225.16629 rand cents/19.1 euro cents per share was paid on 16 May 2013 to all Mondi Limited and Mondi plc ordinary shareholders on the relevant register on 19 April 2013.

Shareholder information continued

Dividends continued

Dividend timetable

The interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2013 of 126.03689 rand cents/9.55 euro cents per share will be paid in accordance with the following timetable:

Mondi Limited Mondi plc
Last date to trade shares cum-dividend
JSE Limited 16 August 2013 16 August 2013
London Stock Exchange Not applicable 20 August 2013
Shares commence trading ex-dividend
JSE Limited 19 August 2013 19 August 2013
London Stock Exchange Not applicable 21 August 2013
Record date
JSE Limited 23 August 2013 23 August 2013
London Stock Exchange Not applicable 23 August 2013
Last date for receipt of Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) elections by
Central Securities Depository Participants
29 August 2013 29 August 2013
Last date for DRIP elections to UK Registrar and South African Transfer
Secretaries by shareholders of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc
30 August 2013 23 August 2013*
Payment date
South African Register 17 September 2013 17 September 2013
UK Register Not applicable 17 September 2013
DRIP purchase settlement dates 26 September 2013 20 September 2013**
Currency conversion dates
ZAR/euro 8 August 2013 8 August 2013
Euro/sterling Not applicable 30 August 2013

* 30 August 2013 for Mondi plc South African branch register shareholders

** 26 September 2013 for Mondi plc South African branch register shareholders

Share certificates on the South African registers of Mondi Limited and Mondi plc may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between 19 August 2013 and 25 August 2013, both dates inclusive, nor may transfers between the UK and South African registers of Mondi plc take place between 14 August 2013 and 25 August 2013, both dates inclusive.

Dividend tax will be withheld from the amount of the gross final dividend paid to Mondi Limited shareholders and Mondi plc shareholders on the South African branch register at the rate of 15%, unless a shareholder qualifies for an exemption.

Dividend currency

All dividends are declared in euro but are paid in the following currencies:

Mondi Limited South African rand
Mondi plc euro
Mondi plc (UK residents) Pounds sterling
Mondi plc (South African residents) South African rand

Dividend mandate

Shareholders wishing to have their dividends paid directly into a bank or building society account should contact either Link Market Services South Africa (Proprietary) Limited or Capita Registrars as appropriate to obtain an application form. Shareholders holding their shares through Capita can also arrange this via the Capita Registrars Share Portal at www.capitashareportal.com.

Mondi Limited shareholders may only set up a mandate if they have a South African bank account.

Mondi plc shareholders located outside the UK may be able to take advantage of the International Payment Service offered by Capita Registrars. A fee of £5 is charged per dividend for this service and is available to private shareholders receiving a dividend of £10 or more. For further information or for an application form please contact Capita.

Dividend reinvestment plans

The dividend reinvestment plans provide an opportunity for shareholders to have their Mondi Limited and Mondi plc cash dividends reinvested in Mondi Limited and Mondi plc ordinary shares respectively.

The plans are available to all Mondi Limited and Mondi plc ordinary shareholders (excluding those in certain restricted jurisdictions). Please note that fees may apply.

For more information or for an application form, please contact either Link Market Services South Africa (Proprietary) Limited or Capita Registrars as appropriate.

Account amalgamations

If you receive more than one copy of any documents sent out by Mondi or for any other reason you believe you may have more than one Mondi Limited or Mondi plc account, please contact the relevant Registrar who will be able to confirm and, if necessary, arrange for the accounts to be amalgamated into one.

Fraudulent transactions

Shareholders should be aware that they may be targeted by certain organisations offering unsolicited investment advice or the opportunity to buy or sell worthless or non-existent shares. Should you receive any unsolicited calls or documents to this effect, you are advised not to give out any personal details or to hand over any money without ensuring that the organisation is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and doing further research. If you are unsure or think you may have been targeted you should report the organisation to the FCA. For further information, please visit the FCA's website at www.fca.org.uk or call 0800 111 6768 if calling from the UK or +44 20 7066 1000 if calling from outside the UK.

Shareholders can also contact Capita Registrars or Link Market Services South Africa (Proprietary) Limited as appropriate using the contact details provided or Mondi's company secretarial department on +44 (0)1932 826300.

Alternative formats

If you would like to receive this report in an alternative format, such as in large print, Braille or on audio cassette, please contact Mondi's company secretarial department on +44 (0)1932 826300.

Glossary of financial terms

This report contains a number of terms which are explained below:

EBITDA Operating profit before special items, depreciation and amortisation.
Gearing The ratio of net debt to total equity plus net debt.
Net debt A measure comprising short, medium and long-term borrowings and bank overdrafts less
cash and cash equivalents and current financial asset investments.
Return on capital employed (ROCE) Trailing 12 month underlying operating profit, including share of associates' net income,
divided by trailing 12 month average trading capital employed and for segments has been
extracted from management reports. Capital employed is adjusted for impairments in the
year and spend on those strategic projects which are not yet in production.
Special items Those non-recurring financial items from continuing operations which the Group believes
should be separately disclosed on the face of the combined and consolidated income
statement to assist in understanding the underlying financial performance achieved by the
Group and its businesses.
Trading capital employed Net segment assets plus investments in associates, deferred tax, and other non-operating
assets and liabilities excluding financial asset investments.
Underlying earnings Net profit from continuing operations after tax before special items attributable to equity
holders of the parent companies.
Underlying operating profit Operating profit from continuing operations before special items.
Underlying profit before tax Reported profit from continuing operations before tax and special items.
Headline EPS The presentation of headline EPS is mandated under the JSE Listings Requirements.
Headline earnings has been calculated in accordance with Circular 3/2012, 'Headline
Earnings', as issued by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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Forward-looking statements

This document includes forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included herein, including, without limitation, those regarding Mondi's financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Mondi, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forwardlooking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding Mondi's present and future business strategies and the environment in which Mondi will operate in the future. Among the important factors that could cause Mondi's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed under 'Principal risks and uncertainties'. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Mondi expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Mondi's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Any reference to future financial performance included in this announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by the Group's auditors.

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Registered and head office Registered office 4th Floor Building 1, 1st Floor No. 3 Melrose Boulevard Aviator Park Melrose Arch 2196 Station Road Gauteng Addlestone Republic of South Africa Surrey

Tel: +27 (0) 11 994 5400 Tel: +44 (0)1932 826300 Fax: +27 (0) 86 520 4688 Fax: +44 (0)1932 826350

Registered in South Africa Registered in England and Wales Registration No. 1967/013038/06 Registered No. 6209386 www.mondigroup.com

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