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Telekom Slovenije

Annual Report Feb 24, 2017

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Ljubljana, 22 February 2017

Contents

1. Introductory note 1
2. Vision, mission, values and strategic policies of the Telekom Slovenije Group 2
2.1. Vision, mission and values 2
3. Telekom Slovenije Group 3
3.1. Markets and companies of the Telekom Slovenije Group 3
3.2. Operating highlights 4
3.3. Key financial indicators for the Telekom Slovenije Group 4
3.4. Overview by company and key market 5
3.5. Ownership structure and share trading 8
3.6. Market and market shares in key service segments11
3.7. Risk management12
4. Corporate governance14
5. Significant events in the period January – December 201616
6. Significant events after the balance-sheet date 21
7. Information regarding the unaudited financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and
Telekom Slovenije, d. d. for 2016 22
7.1. Introductory notes 22
7.2. Unaudited financial Statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group 25
7.3. Unaudited financial statements of Telekom Slovenije, d. d36
7.4. Financial risk management48

1. Introductory note

Pursuant to the law and the Rules of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, Telekom Slovenije, d. d. (hereinafter: Telekom Slovenije), with its registered office at Cigaletova 15, Ljubljana, hereby publishes the information regarding the business results of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije in 2016. The financial statements for 2016 are unaudited.

Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board discussed the information regarding the business results of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for the aforementioned period at its session on 22 February 2017.

Any significant changes to the data contained in the prospectus for listing on the stock exchange are regularly published by the Company on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange's SEOnet website and on the Company's website at www.telekom.si.

The unaudited information regarding the business results for 2016 is also available on the Company's website at www.telekom.si.

2.Vision, mission, values and strategic policies of the Telekom Slovenije Group

2.1. Vision, mission and values

Vision

The Telekom Slovenije Group is a trustworthy partner to its users, with whom it creates a society of opportunities.

Mission

The Telekom Slovenije Group inspires its users with innovative technologies. We open up new professional and personal avenues for them, and together cultivate an environment for the development of a community of opportunities. With open, flexible, and scalable products and services, and attractive content, we continuously provide our users with effective, useful, reliable, entertaining and constantly evolving tools for business and leisure.

Values

We live with the user.

Our guiding principle is a satisfied customer. We understand and respect their wishes and needs, and provide services that are simple, useful and tailored to those needs. Whenever they need information, advice or assistance, we are there to provide it.

We are reliable and innovative.

Through quality, reliability, innovation and flexibility, we offer our users the freedom to combine and intertwine our services, packages, content and products.

We act responsibly.

Our actions are ethical, heartfelt, responsible and sustainable with respect to the society and environment in which we operate. We encourage the development of knowledge, the exchange of experiences, the creation of innovative solutions, and operations that are people and environmentally friendly.

We create connections.

Telekom Slovenije Group employees work in a creative environment. We achieve excellent results because we are connected to one another, proactive, experienced and value an entrepreneurial mindset. We respect our agreements and keep our promises.

3. Telekom Slovenije Group

3.1. Markets and companies of the Telekom Slovenije Group

The Telekom Slovenije Group comprises the parent company Telekom Slovenije and the subsidiaries and joint ventures shown in the figure below with corresponding participating interests.

Situation as at 31 December 2016

Changes in the composition of the Group

  • On 22 January 2016 Telekom Slovenije and its subsidiary Debitel telekomunikacije, d. d. signed a merger agreement, based on which Debitel telekomunikacije, d. d. was merged with Telekom Slovenije on 1 June 2016. As universal legal successor, Telekom Slovenije entered into all legal relationships in which Debitel telekomunikacije, d. d. was the subject.
  • On 16 December 2016 the subsidiary TSmedia, d. o. o. increased the capital of Antenna TV SL, d. o. o. with a new cash contribution, thereby increasing its participating interest to become the owner of a 50.1% stake in the aforementioned company. On 21 December 2016 TSmedia, d. o. o. transferred its stake to Telekom Slovenije. At the general meeting of Antenna TV SL, d. o. o., the company's partners adopted a decision to increase its capital, such that Telekom Slovenije became a partner with a 66% participating interest in Antenna TV SL, d. o. o.
  • Based on an agreement concluded with DEPOS, družba za informacijske storitve in svetovanje, d. o. o. and following the fulfilment of a suspensive condition, Telekom Slovenije sold its 36% stake in SETCCE, družba za e-poslovanje, d. o. o. in December 2016

3.2. Operating highlights

The Telekom Slovenije Group achieved the following results in 2016:

  • The Telekom Slovenije Group is implementing its strategic business plan, and successfully carrying out the activities and pursuing the objectives set out in its strategy aimed at Telekom Slovenije's leap forward to 2020. In 2016 Telekom Slovenije maintained its market share and halted the decline in the number of fixed broadband connections, expanded its operations to new services (e.g. ICT and electricity), and continued with activities aimed at establishing a lean and agile organisation.
  • The Telekom Slovenije Group generated EBITDA of EUR 199.3 million, which is higher than planned.
  • The Telekom Slovenije Group's net sales revenue was down 4% on 2015, to stand at EUR 701.7 million. However, the Macedonian company One was included in consolidation in 2015 until 31 July. A comparison of revenues in 2015 excluding One indicates that the net revenues generated during 2016 were EUR 5.7 million or 1% higher than those generated in 2015. Telekom Slovenije's net sales revenue was also up by EUR 5.4 million or 1%, to stand at EUR 639.5 million, primarily due to higher revenues on the wholesale market, and higher revenues from broadband and IT services, despite the lower revenues from mobile subscribers and pre-paid users (the transition to new packages that are more affordable for subscribers and the expected drop in revenues from traditional voice telephony services, which are being replaced by mobile and IP telephony).
  • The Telekom Slovenije Group generated a net profit of EUR 39.9 million in 2016, which is 16% higher than planned, but is not comparable to the net profit achieved in the previous year due to the one-off effect of the exclusion of One in 2015. Telekom Slovenije and the Telekom Austria Group established a new company in Macedonia in 2015, in which the former holds a 45% participating interest and the latter holds a 55% participating interest. The memorandum of association includes conditions for Telekom Slovenije's withdrawal from the newly established company within three years. In accordance with the relevant standards, the effects of that withdrawal are recorded in the period in which the merger occurs.

3.3. Key financial indicators for the Telekom Slovenije Group

in EUR thousand and % 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Net sales revenue 701,748 728,279 96
Other operating revenues 9,433 17,663 53
Total operating revenues 711,181 745,942 95
EBITDA 199,264 206,380 97
EBITDA margin = EBITDA / net sales revenue 28.4% 28.3% 100
EBIT 36,122 50,825 71
Return on sales = EBIT / net sales revenue 5.1% 7.0% 74
Net profit, EUR 39,940 68,559 58
Assets 1,367,419 1,321,567 103
Capital 705,862 701,727 101
Equity ratio 51.6% 53.1% 97
Net financial debt 365,398 377,008 97

* Data for the comparative period are adjusted to reflect a change in accounting policy. See point 7.1 for more information.

3.4. Overview by company and key market

Operating revenues

EUR thousand 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 646,434 647,901 100
Other companies in Slovenia 59,610 50,007 119
Ipko - Kosovo 70,094 67,915 103
One and Digi Plus Multimedia – Macedonia 0 45,441 -
Other companies abroad 21,683 21,581 100
Total unconsolidated 797,821 832,845 96
Eliminations and adjustments -86,640 -86,903 100
Telekom Slovenije Group 711,181 745,942 95

EBITDA – earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation

EUR thousand 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 167,290 173,276 97
Other companies in Slovenia 4,131 2,023 204
Ipko - Kosovo 22,970 22,300 103
One and Digi Plus Multimedia – Macedonia 0 5,779 -
Other companies abroad 5,783 4,814 120
Total unconsolidated 200,174 208,192 96
Eliminations and adjustments -910 -1,812 50
Telekom Slovenije Group 199,264 206,380 97

EBIT – earnings before interest and taxes

EUR thousand 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 32,344 49,379 66
Other companies in Slovenia 764 -1,302 -
Ipko - Kosovo 562 3,049 18
One and Digi Plus Multimedia – Macedonia 0 -2,161 -
Other companies abroad 2,046 1,511 135
Total unconsolidated 35,716 50,476 71
Eliminations and adjustments 406 349 116
Telekom Slovenije Group 36,122 50,825 71

Net profit or loss

EUR thousand 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 40,460 48,309 84
Other companies in Slovenia 470 -5.152 -
Ipko - Kosovo -5,956 -3,465 -
One and Digi Plus Multimedia – Macedonia 0 -3,933 -
Other companies abroad 1,461 953 153
Total unconsolidated 36,435 36,713 99
Eliminations and adjustments 3,505 31,847 11
Telekom Slovenije Group 39,940 68,559 58

TELEKOM SLOVENIJE GROUP CONNECTIONS AND SERVICES BY TYPE AND MARKET

Broadband connections

Number of retail connections as at 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Index
16/15
Slovenia 204,741 201,516 102
SE Europe 141,497 125,982 112
Kosovo 115,723 100,799 115
Bosnia and Herzegovina 25,774 25,183 102
Telekom Slovenije Group 346,238 327,498 106

Fixed and mobile telephony connections

Number of retail connections as at 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Index
16/15
Slovenia, mobile telephony 1,111,631 1,179,983 94
Slovenia, fixed voice telephony 357,674 380,478 94
SE Europe, mobile telephony: 657,754 622,143 106
Kosovo 655,193 619,638 106
Bosnia and Herzegovina 2,561 2,505 102
SE Europe, fixed voice telephony 1,204 566 213
Telekom Slovenije Group 2,128,263 2,183,170 97
VoIP connections
Slovenia 180,159 172,434 104
SE Europe 19,196 19,442 99
Telekom Slovenije Group 199,355 191,876 104

Number of mobile and fixed telephony connections / services

Number of retail connections as at 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Index
16/15
Total mobile telephony 1,769,385 1,802,126 98
Total fixed voice telephony services* 558,233 572,920 97
Telekom Slovenije Group 2,327,618 2,375,046 98

* Sum of fixed voice telephony connections and VoIP services.

Investments

EUR thousand 2016 2015
adjusted
Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 130,799 94,384 139
Other companies in Slovenia 2,839 2,109 135
Ipko - Kosovo 11,915 17,267 69
One and Digi Plus Multimedia – Macedonia 0 2,829 0
Other companies abroad 3,561 4,795 74
Eliminations and adjustments -1,377 -1,488 93
Telekom Slovenije Group 147,737 119,896 123

Human resources

Number of employees as at 31 December 2016 31 December 2015 Index
16/15
Telekom Slovenije 2,403 2,543 94
Other companies in Slovenia 624 624 100
Ipko - Kosovo 532 524 102
Other companies abroad 106 112 95
Telekom Slovenije Group 3,665 3,803 96

3.5. Ownership structure and share trading

General information regarding Telekom Slovenije shares as at 31 December 2016

TLSG
Ljubljana Stock Exchange, prime market
272,720,664.33
6,535,478
30,000
10,002

Ownership structure and largest shareholders

Telekom Slovenije had 10,002 shareholders at the end of 2016, a decrease of 756 on the end of 2015. The most notable decline (of 743) was recorded by the category of individual shareholders.

With a total stake of 95%, domestic investors are predominant in the Company's ownership structure. That stake was down 0.9 percentage points relative to 2015 in favour of international investors. The Company's largest shareholder remained the Republic of Slovenia, together with Kapitalska družba, Slovenski državni holding and the First Pension Fund and its guarantee fund in the form of Modra zavarovalnica. Collectively, 74.15% of the Company's shares were directly or indirectly held by the Republic of Slovenia at the end of 2016.

Ownership structure as at 31 December 2016

Note: As at 31 December 2016 the Company began classifying shareholders in accordance with the standard classification of institutional sectors.

Ten largest shareholders

The concentration of ownership, as measured by the ownership stake held by the ten largest shareholders, stood at 77.68% at the end of the year, an increase of 0.08 percentage points in year-on-year terms.

Shareholder as at 31 December 2016 % Shareholder as at 31 December 2015 %
1 Republic of Slovenia 62.54 Republic of Slovenia 62.54
2 Kapitalska družba, d. d. 5.59 Kapitalska družba, d. d. 5.59
3 Slovenian Sovereign Holding 4.25 Slovenski državni holding, d. d. 4.25
4 Perspektiva FT, d. o. o. 1.21 Modra zavarovalnica, d. d. – PPS 1.44
5 Modra zavarovalnica, d. d. – PPS 0.90 Perspektiva FT, d. o. o. 1.21
6 Kritni sklad prvega pokojninskega sklada 0.87 DBS, d. d. 0.57
7 Societe Generale-Splitska banka, d. d. 0.63 NLB, d. d. 0.55
8 DBS, d. d. 0.59 Triglav vzajemni skladi – delniški Triglav 0.51
9 The Bank of New York Mellon – fiduciary 0.59 KD Galileo, mešani fleksibilni sklad 0.47
10 Triglav vzajemni skladi – delniški Triglav 0.51 The Bank of New York Mellon – fiduciary 0.47
Total 77.68 Total 77.60

Shares held by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije

Members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board held 1,542 TLSG shares as at 31 December 2016. The total number of shares held by the Management Board and Supervisory Board was up by 34 relative to the end of 2015, primarily as the result of changes in the composition of the two aforementioned bodies.

Name and surname Office Number of
shares
% of equity
Management Board
Rudolf Skobe, MSc President of the Management Board 300 0.00459
Aleš Aberšek Member of the Management Board 50 0.00077
Supervisory Board
Adolf Zupan, MSc Vice-President of the Supervisory Board 1,094 0.01674
Samo Podgornik Member of the Supervisory Board 92 0.00141
Primož Per Member of the Supervisory Board 5 0.00008
Dean Žigon Member of the Supervisory Board 1 0.00002
Total 1,542 0.02361

Trading in corporate shares by representatives of the Company and reporting on such transactions are governed at the Company by applicable legislation and the Rules Restricting Trading in the Financial Instruments of Telekom Slovenije.

Share trading and key share-related financial data

Movement in the TLSG share price

Turnover in Telekom Slovenije shares totalled EUR 18.17 million in 2016, or 5.81% of total turnover on the stock exchange. The price of Telekom Slovenije shares closed at EUR 71.10 on the last trading day of 2016, a decline in value of 2.6% relative to the last trading day in 2015. The value of the SBI TOP index was up 3.1% over the same period. The highest share price of EUR 82.90 was achieved on the first trading day of 2016.

The market capitalisation of Telekom Slovenije stood at EUR 464.67 million as at 31 December 2016, accounting for 9.3% of the market capitalisation of all shares on the stock exchange.

Together with a dividend yield of 7.0%, Telekom Slovenije shares recorded a yield of 4.4% in 2016.

Trading statistics for TLSG shares on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange

Standard price in EUR 2016 2015
Highest daily volume 82.90 150.00
Lowest daily volume 67.81 71.00
Average daily volume 73.01 103.68
Volume in EUR thousand 2016 2015
Total volume for the year 18,174.80 25,475.85
Highest daily volume 2,959.71 1,154.94
Lowest daily volume 0.07 0.24
Average daily volume 72.41 101.50

Movement in the TLSG share price compared to the SBI TOP index and volume of trading in TLSG shares

Source: Ljubljana Stock Exchange, archive of share prices

Key financial data relating to shares

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Adjusted*
Standard price (P) of one share on the last trading day of the period in EUR 71.10 73.01
Book value (BV)1 of one share in EUR 107.91 107.29
Earnings per share (EPS)2 in EUR 6.13 10.54
P/BV 0.66 0.68
Capital return per share during the year3 -2.62 -49.65
Dividend yield (%)4 7.03 13.70

Notes:

* The comparative data from the statement of financial position for 2015 has been adjusted as at 31 December 2016 to a change in accounting policy.

1 The book value of one share is calculated as the ratio of the book value of the Telekom Slovenije Group's equity on the last day of the period to the number of issued ordinary shares.

2Net earnings per share is calculated as the ratio of the Telekom Slovenije Groups net operating profit for the accounting period to the average number of issued ordinary shares, excluding treasury shares.

3The capital return per share is calculated as the share price on the final trading day of the period minus the share price on the final trading day of the previous period divided by the share price on the final trading day of the previous period.

4Dividend yield is calculated as the ratio of the last paid dividend to the share price on the final trading day of the year.

3.6. Market and market shares in key service segments

Number of connections in Slovenia

Source: Report on the development of the electronic communications market for the third quarter of 2016, AKOS, December 2016, SORS, internal data of Telekom Slovenije.

Telekom Slovenije Group market shares in the third quarter of 2016 in key market segments

Source: Report on the development of the electronic communications market for the third quarter of 2016, AKOS, December 2016; internal Telekom Slovenije figures.

3.7. Risk management

Key risks are presented below by individual company and market.

Key risks for Telekom Slovenije

  • Regulatory risks for Telekom Slovenije continue to be assessed as high. The European Commission is drawing up measures for the implementation of the regulation governing the European single market for electronic communications, in particular with regard to the phasing out of retail surcharges for roaming and charges for roaming services. Telecommunication rules are being reformed in the scope of the European Commission's Digital Single Market strategy, as the existing European regulatory framework dates back to 2009.
  • Competition and market risks are assessed as high. In addition to ordinary measures to manage those risks, new initiatives are being introduced, in accordance with the Company's strategy, that focus primarily on maintaining market shares, generating additional revenues and increasing user satisfaction.
  • Legal risks linked to lawsuits and potential proceedings before regulatory bodies persist. The Company has introduced certain additional internal activities to manage those risks.
  • Similar to other operators, Telekom Slovenije identifies revenue-loss risk from centralised data capture to the billing process, as well as risks associated with poor-quality data or the loss of data between systems. This risk is mitigated using a system to prevent the outflow of revenues.
  • Risks associated with cyber security have been identified. Security policies, an information security management system and other security systems (firewalls, DDOS, etc.) are being implemented to manage those risks.
  • Special attention is given to managing operational risks associated with ICT technologies, services and devices. Key measures for managing risks related to functionality and security include the implementation of preventive measures to identify potential problems and critical points, and the testing and training of personnel for appropriate action. We are implementing an information security management system (ISMS) for the regular functioning and upgrading of business continuity management (BCM) and procedures for implementing measures if extraordinary events occur. We are planning updates and an increase in capacities through redundancy in those network segments where we have identified increased functional and security-related risks.
  • The risks associated with the malfunctioning of connections and services provided by other entities are managed by introducing processes to monitor and report on SLA indicators on leased networks, and by standardising requirements demanded from network providers for newly leased networks. Continuous notification regarding planned works on the networks of operators has been established.
  • Exposure to financial risks is monitored regularly. The most significant source of credit risk (the risk of failure by subscribers and operators to fulfil obligations) is default by subscribers and operators. The credit risk associated with subscribers is assessed as moderate. Measures to manage the aforementioned risk include the regular collection of debt and the exclusion of those in default, taking into account a subscriber's credit rating in sales and the monitoring of shifts in a subscriber's traffic relative to average use, and the resulting measures. The credit risk associated with operators is likewise assessed as moderate, while the introduction of a credit risk management system has contributed to appropriate risk management. Telekom Slovenije is also exposed to credit risk arising from loans approved to its subsidiaries and issued corporate guarantees or sureties for the liabilities of subsidiaries. Telekom Slovenije mitigates the risk of default by monitoring the operations of companies and via various forms of collateral in loan and guarantee agreements, the amount of which must at least be equal to the loan amount.
  • The Company repaid liabilities from bonds issued in 2009 in the amount of EUR 300 million when those bonds matured in December 2016. Those liabilities were refinanced by a long-term syndicated loan in the same amount. The liabilities from the aforementioned loan were classified as short-term in the Company's books of account at the end of December 2016 in accordance with the requirements of financial standards, as one of the provisions of the associated loan agreement was breached. The creditor banks involved have already issued the Company a waiver. There are thus no associated risks.
  • In June 2016 Telekom Slovenije issued new bonds on the domestic market in the amount of EUR 100 million for the purpose of financing investments, which in turn improved the structure of sources of financing. This resulted in a reduction in the associated risks.
  • To manage risks associated with short-term liquidity, Telekom Slovenije has established an effective system for managing and planning cash flows that facilitates the timely identification of potential shortfalls in liquid funds and decisions regarding measures. Short-term imbalances in cash flows are managed through short-term credit lines at domestic banks and transaction account overdraft limits.

Key risks in the development of digital content and media (TSmedia)

  • The risk of a decline in leased advertising space is managed by investing in the technical and creative development of products, and through sales-development projects tailored to customers and current topics.
  • The risk of the excessively slow development of the digital advertising market is mitigated by promoting market development, which includes cooperation with other digital media and agencies via associations.
  • The risk of a potentially inappropriate capital structure is managed by implementing measures to improve operations and by drafting plans to ensure an appropriate capital structure.

Key risks for GVO

The risks associated with operational implementation and the quality of implemented projects increases with the increased scope of operations. We manage these risks by outsourcing simple works to subcontractors, by employing additional workers during major projects and initiating new workers for project work, through the purchase of appropriate equipment for additional teams and the replacement of worn-out fixed assets, the adjustment of the organisation of work and internal processes, and the drafting of project plans.

Key risks for Avtenta

The risk of an insufficient number of qualified employees required for the provision of services has been identified due to the increased scope of transactions. Measures include the establishment of staff links with external partners, as well as the intensive search for qualified personnel on the market.

Key risks for Soline

  • In order to mitigate operational risks associated with the Lepa Vida spa, we are actively marketing the spa and establishing ties with local hotel chains.
  • Increased liquidity risk has been identified due to uncertainty regarding the fulfilment of the government's obligations under the current concession agreement and undefined fees for managing the Sečovlje Saltpans Regional Park. Solvency is ensured through systematic cash management, the planning of cash flows, and through short-term and long-term financing within the Group.
  • The risk of poor weather conditions is constantly present, as the park is a seasonal activity. An extended period of sunny weather and a dry wind are crucial for the traditional production of sufficient quantities of salt, while rainy weather reduces the number of visitors to the Lepa Vida spa.

Key risks for Kosovo

  • Competition and market risks are present, in particular the risk of unfair competition. We respond to that risk by monitoring tenders and through the appropriate use of legal remedies, while a more proactive approach is taken in operations with business users.
  • The risk of declining revenues due to alternative communication channels (Viber, Skype, etc.) is managed by closely monitoring the development of the market. Negative effects are partly offset by adapting offers for data services.
  • The law governing copyrights sets out the obligation to pay a copyright fee for the transfer of programmes via a cable-based platform. Risk derives from a difference in understanding of the amount of the fee, which we are resolving in negotiations with the VAPIC, the collective organisation for copyrights.
  • The risk of a potentially inappropriate capital structure is managed by implementing measures to improve operations and by drafting plans to ensure an appropriate capital structure.

Key risks in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Legal risks are high in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to the disorganised legal environment and protracted procedures to obtain building and operating permits. Individual sections of the network thus continue to operate without the requisite permits, despite the initiation of procedures aimed at legalisation.
  • The risks associated with the continuous functioning of networks and services will be mitigated by establishing redundant connections on individual segments of the network.

4. Corporate governance

Management Board

Telekom Slovenije is managed by a five-member Management Board, comprising the following members as at 31 December 2016:

  • Rudolf Skobe, MSc, President,
  • Tomaž Seljak, MSc, Vice-President,
  • Aleš Aberšek, member,
  • Ranko Jelača, member, and
  • Vesna Lednik, member and Workers Director.

Members of the Management Board are appointed for a term of office of four years, which begins on the day of appointment.

Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board has nine members, six of whom are shareholder representatives and three of whom are employee representatives. The members of the Supervisory Board submitted a statement of compliance with the criteria of independence in accordance with the Corporate Governance Code.

Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board comprised the following members as at 31 December 2016:

Shareholder representatives:

  • Borut Jamnik, President,
  • Adolf Zupan, MSc, Vice-President,
  • Tomaž Berločnik, MSc, member,
  • Bernarda Babič, MSc, member,
  • Dr Marko Hočevar, member, and
  • Dimitrij Marjanović, member.

Employee representatives:

  • Dean Žigon, Vice-President,
  • Primož Per, member, and
  • Samo Podgornik, member.

Members of the Supervisory Board are elected for a term of four years.

On 31 March 2016 Matej Golob Matzele resigned from his position as member of Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board. At the 27th General Meeting of Shareholders held on 13 May 2016, shareholders were briefed on the aforementioned member's resignation and elected Dimitrij Marjanović to serve as member of the Supervisory Board and shareholder representative. Mr Marjanović's four-year term of office began on the day he was appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders and ends on 13 May 2020. The four-year term of office of the Supervisory Board's shareholder representatives ends on 27 April 2017. The four-year term of office of the Supervisory Board's employee representatives ends on 14 November 2017.

The composition of the management and supervisory bodies of subsidiaries of the Telekom Slovenije Group as at 31 December 2016

Slovenia

GVO, d. o. o.

Managing Director: Borut Radi

Avtenta, d. o. o.

Managing Director: Miha Praunseis

TSmedia, d. o. o. Managing Director: Tina Česen, MSc

Soline, d. o. o. Managing Director: Klavdij Godnič

M-Pay, d. o. o.

Managing Director: Janez Stajnko

Antenna TV SL, d. o. o.

Managing Director: Tina Česen, MSc Directors: Samo Jošt, MSc, Petra Šušteršič and Vladan Andjelković.

Other countries

IPKO Telecommunications LLC, Kosovo

Board of Directors: Rudolf Skobe, MSc (President), Bujar Musa (Vice-President), Artan Lahaj, Tomaž Seljak, MSc and Robert Erzin, MSc CEO: Robert Erzin, MSc

Blicnet, d. o. o. Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Managing Director: Igor Bohorč, MSc

SIOL, d. o. o., Croatia

Managing Director: Igor Rojs, MSc

SIOL, d. o. o., Podgorica, Montenegro

Managing Director: Igor Rojs, MSc

SIOL, d. o. o., Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Managing Director: Igor Rojs, MSc

SIOL ONE DOOEL Skopje, Macedonia

Managing Director: Igor Rojs, MSc

SIOL DOO BELGRADE, Serbia

Managing Director: Igor Rojs, MSc

5. Significant events in the period January – December 2016

First quarter

January

  • The Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije discusses and approves the Strategic Business Plan of the Telekom Slovenije Group for the period 2016 to 2020, and the Annual Business Plan of Telekom Slovenije for 2016. To that end, the Supervisory Board reorganises the Management Board of Telekom Slovenije with the aim of implementing the adopted strategy. The Supervisory Board reappoints the President of the Management Board, Rudolf Skobe, MSc, to a new four-year term of office to lead the company. Mr Skobe's new term of office begins on 1 September 2016. Two new members are appointed to the Company's Management Board for a four year term of office: Aleš Aberšek and Ranko Jelača. Their term of office begins on 15 March 2016.
  • Telekom Slovenije records 250,000 members in its Loyalty Programme. As part of the Loyalty Programme, Telekom Slovenije enables its subscribers to collect benefit points that they can use to purchase the Company's various products and services at affordable prices.
  • GVO begins marketing broadband network services in the Ormož Municipality (phase III). The network was built as part of a public-private partnership in 2015 and covers the entire urban settlement of Pavlovci, while GVO will manage and maintain the network for a period of 20 years.

February

  • Telekom Slovenije, as target company, receives a decision from the Securities Market Agency lifting the suspension of voting rights attached to TLSG shares issued by Telekom Slovenije, together with the prohibition on the exercising of voting rights by the following parties: Slovenski državni holding, the Republic of Slovenia, Kapitalska družba pokojninskega in invalidskega zavarovanja, Nova Kreditna banka Maribor, Zavarovalnica Triglav and the Fund for the Financing of the Decommissioning of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NEK). The prohibition on the exercising of voting rights that was imposed on Telekom Slovenije, d. d. as the target company is lifted with the lifting of the aforementioned suspension of voting rights.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens the renovated Kromberk centre in Nova Gorica.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision issued on 3 February 2016 by the Ljubljana District Court in which the aforementioned court rejected T-2's motion to reopen the case decided by way of final ruling of the Ljubljana District Court in case no. VIII Pg 54/2007 of 21 January 2013 in the commercial dispute involving the plaintiff T2 and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of damages of EUR 129,556,756.00 with appertaining amounts, in which the court rejected the plaintiff's claim and ordered T-2 to pay Telekom Slovenije's legal costs in the amount of EUR 152,457.50 within 15 days, plus legally prescribed default interest, accruing from the first day following the expiration of the deadline for the fulfilment of obligations until payment.

March

  • TSmedia redesigns the Siol.net digital medium. The new appearance as well as the new name Siol.net and logo mainly bring a simple and transparent website architecture and a modern design.
  • Telekom Slovenije offers its users the Modri Plus package that provides unlimited minutes and messages and 10 GB of data transfer in the mobile network, the option of including up to three additional mobile numbers, fixed broadband access with speeds of up to 100/20 Mbit/s, the possibility of the free selection of a software option and 1,000 minutes of fixed telephony calls to all Slovenian networks.
  • The Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije verifies and approves the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2015. In conjunction with the Company's Management Board, the Supervisory Board drafts a proposal for the General Meeting of Shareholders on the use of distributable profit for 2015 that envisages a gross dividend per share of EUR 5.00 for 2015. At the meeting of the Supervisory Board, Matej Golob Matzele resigns from his position as member of the aforementioned body.
  • Telekom Slovenije signs an agreement with a syndicate of banks, including NLB, SKB and Société Générale as organising banks, on a long-term syndicated loan in the amount of EUR 300 million. In addition to the organising banks, the syndicate comprises Abanka, Banka Koper, SID and UniCredit Banka Slovenija. The syndicated loan is divided into three equal tranches of EUR 100 million as follows: tranche A with a maturity of seven years and the repayment of principal in 13 equal semi-annual instalments, tranche B with a maturity of five years and a lump-sum repayment of principal and tranche C with a maturity of two years and a lump-sum repayment of principle.

The Slovenian Advertising Chamber presents Telekom Slovenije with the 2015 Advertiser of the Year award for its professional, innovative and original work in the area of market communication.

Second quarter

April

  • Telekom Slovenije receives a lawsuit from the SAZAS for the payment of EUR 1,411,397.90 with appertaining amounts. In its lawsuit, the plaintiff claims the payment of a fee for the collective management of copyright and related rights (small rights) in the retransmission of television programmes in the Republic of Slovenia for the period from January 2011 to June 2012 and for December 2012. Telekom Slovenije will prove in the course of proceedings that the plaintiff's lawsuit is completely baseless.
  • Urbana single city cardholders can now use the Urbana mobile application to pay for bus rides, parking services, rides on the funicular railway to the Ljubljana Castle, BicikeLJ services and the SMS parking service. The Urbana mobile application is available for smart phones with the Android 4.4 operating system or higher and phones featuring NFC connectivity. The Urbana application was developed by Telekom Slovenije, the City of Ljubljana and the Ljubljana Public Transport Company (LPP).
  • On 26 April 2016 Telekom Slovenije receives a lawsuit from the SAZAS for the payment of EUR 331,112.23 with appertaining amounts. In its lawsuit, the plaintiff claims the payment of a fee for the collective management of copyrights and related rights (small rights) in the retransmission of radio programmes in the Republic of Slovenia for the period from January 2011 to June 2012 and from December 2012 to December 2015. Telekom Slovenije will prove in the course of proceedings that the plaintiff's lawsuit is completely baseless.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens a renovated centre in Lucija.

May

  • At Telekom Slovenije's 27th General Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders support the proposal of the Management Board and Supervisory Board regarding the use of distributable profit for 2015. Shareholders support the proposal that distributable profit in the amount of EUR 42,253,947.72 for 2015 be used for the payment of dividends in the amount of EUR 32,527,390.00, meaning a gross dividend of EUR 5 per share, while the remainder in the amount of EUR 9,726,557.72 is brought forward to the next year. Dividends are to be paid to those shareholders who were entered in the register of shareholders with the right to dividends two working days following the adoption of the associated resolution at the Company's General Meeting of Shareholders, and within 90 days following the adoption of that resolution. Shareholders are briefed on the Supervisory Board's written report on the approval of the 2015 annual report, and confer official approval on the Management Board and Supervisory Board for the 2015 financial year. In accordance with the proposal of the Management Board and Supervisory Board, the General Meeting of Shareholder adopts amendments to Telekom Slovenije's Articles of Association and appoints the audit firm KPMG Slovenija to audit the financial statements of Telekom Slovenije for the 2016 financial year. The General Meeting of Shareholders is briefed on the resignation of Matej Golob Matzele from his position as member and shareholder representative of the Supervisory Board, effective the day a new member is appointed to the Supervisory Board by the General Meeting of Shareholders. Based on the counter proposal submitted by Slovenski državni holding, shareholders elect Dimitrij Marjanović to serve as shareholder representative of the Supervisory Board, with a four-year term of office beginning on 13 May 2016.
  • At a partnership event on the subject of digital transformation, Avtenta presents two new solutions, Bizbox and BussinessConnect, to accelerate the digital transformation process and introduce digital processes and services.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a ruling and decision from the Ljubljana Higher Court issued in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Tušmobil (now Telemach) and Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 28,176,227.00 with appertaining amounts. The higher court rules in favour of Telekom Slovenije's appeal against the ruling of the district court of 13 February 2015, by rejecting the plaintiff's claim in the amount of EUR 316,847.00, with legally prescribed default interest from 11 September 2007 until payment, and dismisses the claim for the payment of EUR 1,392,153.00, with legally prescribed default interest from 11 September 2007 until payment, and sends the matter back to the court of the first instance for retrial before a different judge. The higher court also rules in favour of Telekom Slovenije's appeal against the supplementary decision under which the district court ruled on the costs of proceedings, by reversing the contested decision and returning the matter to the court of the first instance for readjudication. The higher court withholds a decision regarding the costs of the appeal procedure until a final decision is issued.
  • Together with Avtenta, Telekom Slovenije receives the prestigious international SAP Quality Award in the innovative solutions category for the introduction of the SAP Success Factors solution for management by objectives for human resources.

June

  • The merger of Debitel with Telekom Slovenije is entered in the companies register on 1 June 2016. Under the merger agreement, all of the assets and liabilities of Debitel are transferred to Telekom Slovenije. As universal legal successor, Telekom Slovenije enters into all legal relationships in which Debitel was the subject.
  • Telekom Slovenije communicates its range of services for young persons under the umbrella brand since June. In conjunction with that change, the Company presents a new subscriber package for young users called Dogaja, which includes 10 GB of data transfer in Telekom Slovenije's network, while calls and messages are charged according to use (EUR 0.02/minute or message), but never exceed EUR 4 per month.
  • Telekom Slovenije offers its mobile services subscribers three options for the additional purchase of minutes, messages and data transfer in countries covered by the EU tariff. Mobile services subscribers in EU countries may select from EU-zakup (unlimited calls and messages, and 1 GB of data transfer), EU 500 (500 units that may be used for calls or messages) and EU-internet 500 (500 MB of data transfer). For worry-free communication at home or abroad, users may also select the EU Brezskrbni package, which includes 1,000 minutes and messages in EU countries.
  • Telekom Slovenije is the first company in Slovenia to receive the international ISO 22301:2012 certificate. The aforementioned certificate represents the international standard that demonstrates the reliable functioning of a company's services and processes, and its rapid response to extraordinary events, which in turn means the reduced risk of an extended outage of services and processes.
  • Telekom Slovenije issues 5-year bonds in the nominal amount of EUR 100 million in accordance with the presentation document on the initial public offering of the Company's bonds and based on the decision to issue TLS1 bonds of 7 June 2016. TLS1 bonds are issued in dematerialised form on 10 June 2016 with their transfer to the accounts of bond holders at the KDD (Central Securities Clearing Corporation) in Ljubljana.
  • The ratings agency Moody's upgrades Telekom Slovenije's outlook rating from "negative" to "stable". The Company's overall rating remains Ba2. According to the aforementioned ratings agency, the upgrading of the Company's outlook is a reflection of Telekom Slovenije's improving liquidity position as the result of successful refinancing, which the Company completed by signing an agreement on a long-term syndicated loan in the amount of EUR 300 million in March 2016, and the issue of 5-year bonds in the nominal amount of EUR 100 million in June 2016.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision issued by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia on 1 June 2016 in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Odvetniška družba Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 5,090,999.47 and appertaining amounts (subject to review due to the payment of EUR 4,532,542.84 with appertaining amounts), whereby the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the plaintiff's motion for review and overturned the ruling of the court of the second instance in points I, III and IV of the operative section of the former's ruling, and sent the matter back to the court of the second instance for retrial. A decision regarding the costs of the review procedure was postponed until the new trial.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens a renovated centre in Trbovlje.

Third quarter

July

  • The 1,000th base station is connected to Telekom Slovenije's LTE/4G network, so that the fourth generation mobile network now covers more than 555 cities and towns and 97% of the population. In this way, the Company significantly exceeds the concession requirements regarding coverage set out in the auction of frequencies for the provision of public mobile communication services organised by the AKOS, which envisage 95% coverage of the population by 2019. Telekom Slovenije's network is thus prepared for the introduction of SRVCC-VoLTE and VoWIFI services, which are based on the integration of different technologies. Telekom Slovenije will offer its users both services when a sufficiently broad range of terminal equipment is available to ensure quality use. Preparations are also being made for the introduction of the LTE-Advanced Pro or 4.5 G technology, which will facilitate transfer speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s in existing LTE/4G networks.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a lawsuit from B-S Telefonija, d. o. o. from Slovenske Konjice for the payment of EUR 1,884,867.01 and appertaining amounts. The plaintiff is claiming payment due to the alleged wrongful termination of an agreement on the brokerage and sale of services and terminal equipment from

2011 and the alleged breach of contractual obligations. Telekom Slovenije believes that the plaintiff's lawsuit is completely baseless.

  • In accordance with the decision of the Securities Market Agency, Telekom Slovenije publishes a prospectus for the listing of TLS1 bonds for trading on the regulated market
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision from the Ljubljana District Court issued on 29 February 2016 in the commercial dispute between the Telekom Slovenije and the defendants Bojan Dremelj and Dušan Mitič for the payment of EUR 2,334,500.00 with appertaining costs. In its decision, the district court rejects the plaintiff's claim in full, and orders Telekom Slovenije to reimburse the litigation costs of the defendants and interveners. Telekom Slovenije decides not to appeal the decision.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives ruling no. 3351/2016 from the Ljubljana District Court, in which the latter initiates compulsory composition proceedings against Antenna TV SL, d. o. o.

August

  • Telekom Slovenije signs an agreement with Akton, d. o. o. on the arrangement of mutual relations. By signing the aforementioned agreement, the companies put in order their mutual relations, such that neither company has any liabilities to the other as the result of onerous mutual relations. Telekom Slovenije will not reveal the details of the signed agreement.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives two decisions from the Ljubljana District Court. The first is issued on 4 August 2016 in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Akton, d. o. o. and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 2,402,820.82 and appertaining amounts, while the second is issued on 23 August 2016 in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Akton, d. o. o. and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 8,204,341.50 with appertaining amounts. With Telekom Slovenije's consent, Akton, d. o. o. files two motions on 2 August 2016 to withdraw its lawsuits, prompting the Ljubljana District Court to issue a decision to halt proceedings.
  • Telekom Slovenije and Odvetniška družba Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji, o. p., d. o. o. reach a courtbrokered settlement, whereby all mutual relations arising from the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Odvetniška družba Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partnerji, o. p., d. o. o. and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 5,090,999.47 and appertaining amounts (subject to review due to the payment of EUR 4,532,542.84 with appertaining amounts) are put in order. Telekom Slovenije will not reveal the details of the signed court settlement.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens a renovated centre in the centre of Ptuj.
  • SAP extends Avtenta's title as SAP Gold Partner, the most prestigious of all SAP Partner titles. The title is confirmation that Avtenta implements advanced projects that successfully offer and implement SAP solutions on the markets, and the associated activities are performed by an experienced and certified team.
  • Telekom Slovenije and the Antenna Group enter into an agreement confirming their commitment to continuing their joint venture in the company Antenna TV SL, d. o. o.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision from the Ljubljana District Court issued on 13 May 2016 in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Telekom Slovenije and the defendants Bojan Dremelj, Dušan Mitič, Filip Ogris Martič, Željko Puljić and Darja Senica for the payment of EUR 7,635,500.00 with appertaining costs, whereby it rejects in full the plaintiff's claim. The court orders Telekom Slovenije to reimburse the litigation costs of the defendants and interveners.

September

  • Telekom Slovenije prepares the new Gluhi A mobile package for the deaf and hearing impaired, which for EUR 14.95 a month provides users 15 GB of data transfer in Telekom Slovenije's mobile network, and calls and messages in all Slovenian networks according to usage, but never exceeding EUR 2 a month. The new package is the result of a long-standing successful partnership between Telekom Slovenije and the Slovenian Association of Deaf and Hearing Impaired People, as Telekom Slovenije has been preparing special packages for the deaf and hearing impaired since 1999 as part of its socially responsible conduct.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision from the Ljubljana Higher District Court issued on 24 August 2016 in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Akton, d. o. o. and the defendant Telekom Slovenije for the payment of EUR 2,604,506.36 with appertaining costs. Akton, d. o. o. files a motion on 2 August 2016 to withdraw its appeal against the ruling of the Ljubljana District Court of 19 November 2014, prompting the Ljubljana Higher Court to issue a decision to halt proceedings.
  • A consortium of companies, including Telekom Slovenije and Q-Free ASA, sign an agreement with DARS, as contracting authority, on the deployment and operation of the multi-lane free-flow electronic toll collection system on motorways and dual carriageways. The total value of contractual works is EUR 90,566,754.08, exclusive of VAT, or EUR 110,491,439.98, inclusive of VAT, and includes the deployment

of an electronic toll collection system for freight vehicles and the technical functioning of the deployed system for a period of 10 years. According to the agreement, the contracting authority and contractor may agree to extend the period for the performance of the works required for the functioning of the deployed system for a maximum of three years following the expiration of the initial 10-year period. The deadline for the deployment of the system is one year, and begins following the submission of the documentation required for the entry into force of the agreement and the start of works (performance bond and collateral). Telekom Slovenije and Q-Free ASA will deploy the electronic toll collection system with the help of microwave technology.

  • Siol.net captures first prize in the media category in the Websi 2016 competition for the comprehensive upgrade of its online media. Siol.net also received the Websi award in 2012, 2013 (twice) and 2014.
  • Based on the opinion of the law firm of Ilić and Partners, which was appointed special counsel via a resolution adopted by the Company's General Meeting on 7 March 2012, Telekom Slovenije files an appeal against the ruling of the Ljubljana District Court issued on 13 May 2016, and received by Telekom Slovenije on 29 August 2016, in the commercial dispute between the plaintiff Telekom Slovenije and the defendants Bojan Dremelj, Dušan Mitič, Filip Ogris Martič, Željko Puljić and Darja Senica for the payment of EUR 7,635,500.00. In the aforementioned ruling, the court rejected Telekom Slovenije's claim in full.
  • Telekom Slovenije offers its Slovenian users the newest iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus mobile phones.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision from the Ljubljana Higher Court, in which the court rejects the lawsuit filed by T-2, d. o. o., through which the latter wished to bring to retrial the matter settled in Telekom Slovenije's favour on 21 November 2013. The Ljubljana Higher Court upheld the ruling of the court of the first instance, which rejected T-2, d. o. o.'s claim for the payment of damages in the amount of EUR 129,556,756.00.
  • Once again this year, Telekom Slovenije offers its users the special Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 Pink Ribbon model in conjunction with Samsung. The companies donate EUR 10 for each mobile phone sold in October to Europa Donna, the Slovenian Breast Cancer Association.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens a renovated centre in the heart of Novo Mesto.
  • In the scope of the European iCirrus (intelligent Converged network consolidating Radio and optical access aRound USer equipment) project, Telekom Slovenije hosts an international consortium of ten partners on the development of next generation 5G telecommunication networks. The consortium is researching the potential development of a cloud radio access network (C-RAN) that would significantly increase the capacities of the mobile network and assist in the deployment of next-generation services such as communication between devices (D2D) and the introduction of virtual mobile cloud services. The project also includes the establishment of a pilot radio access network in Slovenia in a laboratory environment.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives a decision from the Ljubljana Higher Court, in which the latter overturned the decision to initiate compulsory composition proceedings against Antenna TV SL, d. o. o. and sent the matter back to the court of the first instance for retrial.

Third quarter

October

  • Telekom Slovenije and the Logout organisation develop the Moja prva pogodba (My First Contract) project, aimed at raising awareness about the healthy, responsible, balanced, instructive and constructive use of mobile devices, and at providing information to parents regarding the upbringing of children in a digital world. The project includes guidelines for parents with recommendations on when and how to introduce a child to the use of a mobile phone, as well as a first contract, which parents or guardians sign with a child or adolescent with the aim of laying down rules on the use of a mobile phone.
  • Telekom Slovenije provides its subscribers a seven-day back-viewing service on set-top boxes as part of the HBO programme option, and on mobile devices (mobile phones, tablets and computers) with the help of the TViN service.
  • At its ordinary session, the Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije discusses the information regarding the business results of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije during the period January to September 2016, and approves the Company's financial calendar for 2017.
  • Together with the Business Intelligence Centre (BIC), TSmedia organises the largest business and networking conference (NetPRO) in Slovenia for the second time. The conference is attended by more than 150 business people, entrepreneurs and managers.
  • Avtenta organises an informative-training event for the business partners of Telekom Slovenije and Avtenta, where the SAP ERP solution is presented. With a selection of the best SAP technologies and the most advanced processes for its sector, SAP ERP offers a cost-effective solution with no initial investment.

November

  • Telekom Slovenije upgrades the Daljinec+ mobile application, which helps TV subscribers select the best content for viewing on SiOL TV and TViN. The aforementioned application now ensures the more precise monitoring of the ratings of live TV programmes, and offers even easier access to content.
  • Telekom Slovenije, which already provides its users all communication services for the home such as internet, TV and telephony, expands its offer to include electricity services at competitive prices, including free electricity for up to two months as part of a special offer. Telekom Slovenije subscribers who link electricity services to a fixed or mobile package are also entitled to a discount on their monthly subscription fee. Telekom Slovenije's TV subscribers are the first and only TV subscribers in Slovenia with the option of ordering electricity services through their TV or set-top box.
  • Telekom Slovenije opens a renovated centre in Slovenj Gradec.
  • TSmedia organises the second live broadcast on digital giants, this time in the form of a live concert. SAP once again awards Avtenta's the title of SAP Gold Partner, the most prestigious of all SAP Partner titles.
  • Telekom Slovenije receives the prestigious international SAP Quality Award for the introduction of the SAP Success Factors solution for management by objectives for human resources. Telekom Slovenije receives the aforementioned award in the innovative solutions category.

December

  • Once again this year, Telekom Slovenije earmarks funds originally intended for the production or purchase of holiday greeting cards to the Botrstvo v Sloveniji (Sponsorship in Slovenia) project. The Company donates EUR 10,000 to the Ljubljana Moste-Polje chapter of the Friends of Youth Association to cover the costs of residence in student dormitories for young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • For the second year in a row, the Naj planinska koča (Best Mountain Hut) project brings TSmedia the Sporto award for best media project.
  • TSmedia issues the 2017 Slovenian telephone directory, which offers the most precise information about more than 900,000 Slovenian telephone subscribers, in printed form, on DVD and on the web.
  • Due to users' ever-increasing needs for fast and reliable data transfer, Telekom Slovenije continuously upgrades its network capacities and thus ensures the highest-quality services. The next step in the development of mobile networks is the LTE Advanced Pro technology, through which the Company will offer its users even higher transfer speeds and significantly improved responsiveness. Transfer speeds in the mobile network are tested in a laboratory environment in December. A speed in excess of 900 Mbit/s is achieved in a laboratory environment, while a data transfer speed of 881 Mbit/s is achieved on a mobile terminal under external conditions.
  • GVO begins construction works required for the successful implementation of works in the scope of the etoll project. The first barrier is set up for the portal on the Grosuplje-Višnja gora section of the Dolenjska motorway in the scope of the aforementioned construction works.

6.Significant events after the balance-sheet date

First quarter of 2017

January

The ratings agency S&P Global Ratings gives Telekom Slovenije a long-term rating of BB+, with a stable outlook. The ratings agency S&P assesses that Telekom Slovenije, which faces stiff competition and pressure on its prices and margins on the domestic market, will maintain its market position through additional investments in the development of its network, and that the Company's operations will be stable in the future.

7. Information regarding the unaudited financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d. d. for 2016

7.1. Introductory notes

The information regarding business results has been compiled on the basis of the financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2016 in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU. The information regarding business results does not include all disclosures required by the IFRS.

The financial statements have been compiled on the historical cost basis, except for derivatives and availablefor-sale financial assets, which are disclosed at fair value.

The compilation of the financial statements requires of management certain estimates, assessments and assumptions that affect the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities of Group companies, the disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the balance-sheet date and the amount of revenues and expenses of companies in the period ending on the balance-sheet date.

Management's estimates include the following items:

  • the depreciation/amortisation period and residual value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets,
  • adjustments to the value of doubtful receivables,
  • deferred taxes,
  • provisions and contingent liabilities,
  • other current financial liabilities.

All items in the financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d. d. are disclosed in euros, rounded to thousand euro units.

Change to the accounting policy governing the recording of the costs of sales commissions, and the correction of errors

The Group amended its accounting policy governing the recording of the costs of sales commissions, effective 1 January 2016.

The Group now records the costs of sales commissions for newly concluded subscriber agreements as an intangible asset. Prior to the change, the Group recorded sales commissions under the costs of services.

IAS 8 allows companies to amend their accounting policy if the application of that policy ensures more reliable and relevant information regarding the effects of transactions, other business events and balances on their financial standing, financial results and cash flows.

The Telekom Slovenije Group followed IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors, and adjusted its financial statements for previous periods in accordance with the requirements of IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements. The change to the accounting policy was applied retroactively. The Group therefore recalculated financial statements for previous periods from 1 May 2014 on.

The total assets recorded in the financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and the individual financial statements of Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2015 were up EUR 6,809 thousand as a result of the change to the accounting policy, while net profit for 2015 was EUR 2,384 thousand higher.

The Telekom Slovenije Group also adjusted data for 2015 for the correction of errors from previous years at Ipko and Antenna TV SL. These changes were made to ensure the year-on-year comparability of data. The adjustments resulted in a lower net profit for the comparative period in the amount of EUR 1,920 thousand and a decrease in total assets of EUR 1,230 thousand as at 31 December 2015. No reclassifications or corrections of errors for previous years were made in the individual financial statements of Telekom Slovenije.

The tables below illustrate the effects of the change to the Group's accounting and the correction of errors on the consolidated financial statements, by individual item:

Consolidated income statement for the period ending 31 December 2015
EUR thousand Previously
reported
Effect of change to
accounting policy
Effect of corrections
of errors
Adjusted
Revenues 747,206 - -1,264 745,942
Costs of services -321,246 6,933 -48 -314,361
Amortisation/depreciation -151,494 -4,061 - -155,555
Other expenses -225,201 0 - -225,201
Financial revenues 39,224 0 - 39,224
Finance costs -24,489 0 -587 -25,076
Income tax -243 0 - -243
Deferred taxes 4,338 -488 -21 3,829
Total effect on the income statement 68,095 2,384 -1,920 68,559
Earnings per share – basic and adjusted (in
EUR)
10.47 10.54

Consolidated statement of financial position as at 1 January 2015

EUR thousand Previously Effect of change to Effect of corrections Adjusted
reported accounting policy of errors
ASSETS
Intangible assets 187,537 4,332 - 191,869
Property, plant and equipment 751,264 0 - 751,264
Deferred tax assets 24,843 93 -828 24,108
Other non-current assets 45,670 45,670
Other current assets 333,675 0 - 333,675
Total assets 1,342,989 4,425 -828 1,346,586
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Called-up capital 272,721 - - 272,721
Share premium account 181,488 - - 181,488
Profit reserves 218,492 - - 218,492
Retained earnings from previous years 22,175 4,425 -164 26,436
Profit or loss for the current year 1,506 - -1,689 -183
Revaluation surplus -1,426 - - -1,426
Total equity and reserves 694,956 4,425 -1,853 697,528
Non-current liabilities 443,119 - 164 443,283
Deferred tax liabilities 161 - 802 963
Current deferred income 10,878 - 59 10,937
Current liabilities, EUR 193,875 - - 193,875
Total liabilities 648,033 0 1,025 649,058
Total equity and liabilities 1,342,989 4,425 -828 1,346,586

Consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015

EUR thousand Previously
reported
Effect of change to
accounting policy
Effect of
corrections of
errors
Adjusted
ASSETS
Intangible assets 191,404 7,204 - 198,608
Property, plant and equipment 721,080 - 0 721,080
Deferred tax assets 30,100 -395 -704 29,001
Other non-current assets 143,974 - - 143,974
Trade and other receivables 152,530 -526 152,004
Other current assets 76,900 - 76,900
Total assets 1,315,988 6,809 -1,230 1,321,567
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Called-up capital 272,721 - - 272,721
Share premium account 181,488 0 - 181,488
Profit reserves 218,543 - - 218,543
Retained earnings from previous years -41,528 4,425 -1,854 -38,957
Profit or loss for the current year 68,095 2,384 -1,920 68,559
Revaluation surplus -627 - - -627
Total equity and reserves 698,692 6,809 -3,774 701,727
Non-current liabilities 66,871 - 751 67,622
Deferred tax liabilities 193 0 947 1,140
Current deferred income 9,155 926 10,081
Current liabilities, EUR 541,077 - -80 540,997
Total liabilities 617,296 0 2,544 619,840
Total equity and liabilities 1,315,988 6,809 -1,230 1,321,567

7.2. Unaudited financial Statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group

Consolidated income statement for the period ending 31 December 2016

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Net sales revenue 701,748 728,279 96
Other operating revenues 9,433 17,663 53
Historical cost of goods sold -62,304 -65,486 95
Costs of material and energy -14,706 -16,312 90
Costs of services -301,402 -314,361 96
Labour costs -116,053 -130,215 89
Amortisation/depreciation -163,142 -155,555 105
Other operating expenses -17,452 -13,188 132
Total operating expenses -675,059 -695,117 97
Operating profit 36,122 50,825 71
Financial revenues 23,557 39,224 60
Finance costs -19,396 -18,805 103
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures -6,415 -6,271 102
Profit or loss before tax 33,868 64,973 52
Income tax -541 -243 223
Deferred taxes 6,613 3,829 173
Net profit for the financial year 39,940 68,559 58

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income for the period ending 31 December 2016

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Net profit for the period 39,940 68,559 58
Other
comprehensive
income
that
may
be
reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation reserves -1 1,205 -
Change in revaluation surplus for actuarial deficits and
surpluses
-435 -395 110
Change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets 1 -14 -
Deferred taxes 0 3 -
Reclassification of revaluation surplus for available-for-sale financial
assets to profit or loss
-300 0 -
Deferred tax from the reclassification of revaluation surplus for
available-for-sale financial assets to profit or loss
51 0 -
Change in deferred taxes due to the recalculation of the tax rate -17 0 -
Change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets (net
amount)
-265 -11 -
Other comprehensive income for the financial year after taxes -701 799 -
Total comprehensive income for the financial year 39,239 69,358 57

Consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2016

31 December 31 December 1 January Index
EUR thousand 2016 2015 2015 16/15
(adjusted) (adjusted)
ASSETS
Intangible assets 211,757 198,608 191,869 107
Property, plant and equipment 690,140 721,080 751,264 96
Investments in associates and joint ventures 124 141 127 88
Derivative financial instruments 0 20,698 0 -
Other financial assets 82,479 88,876 13,440 93
Other non-current assets 30,320 29,238 28,027 104
Investment property 4,180 5,021 4,076 83
Deferred tax assets 36,141 29,001 24,108 125
Total non-current assets 1,055,141 1,092,663 1,012,911 97
Assets held for sale 1,818 913 95,338 199
Inventories 23,512 27,134 29,837 87
Trade and other receivables 150,823 150,962 150,888 100
Current deferred expenses and accrued revenues 53,057 35,797 32,321 148
Income tax credits 145 128 69 113
Current financial investments 773 3,356 1,320 23
Derivative financial instruments 39,595 0 0 -
Cash and cash equivalents 42,554 10,614 23,902 401
Total current assets 312,277 228,904 333,675 136
Total assets 1,367,419 1,321,567 1,346,586 103
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Called-up capital 272,721 272,721 272,721 100
Share premium account 181,488 181,488 181,488 100
Profit reserves 218,543 218,543 218,492 100
Legal reserves 51,612 51,612 51,561 100
Reserves for treasury shares and own participating interests 3,671 3,671 3,671 100
Treasury shares and own participating interests -3,671 -3,671 -3,671 100
Statutory reserves 54,854 54,854 54,854 100
Other revenue reserves 112,077 112,077 112,077 100
Retained earnings 35,018 29,602 26,253 118
Retained earnings from previous years -4,922 -38,957 22,011 13
Profit or loss for the period 39,940 68,559 4,242 58
Fair value reserve for financial instruments 678 943 954 72
Reserves for actuarial deficits and surpluses -1,982 -1,547 -1,152 128
Translation reserve -24 -23 -1,228 104
Non-controlling interest -580 0 0 -
Total equity and reserves 705,862 701,727 697,528 101
Non-current deferred income 10,794 10,474 11,545 103
Provisions 38,586 43,992 78,299 88
Non-current operating liabilities 11,572 2,056 5,150 563
Interest-bearing borrowings 156 5,604 35,827 3
Other non-current financial liabilities 99,861 1,433 309,753 -
Deferred tax liabilities 1,280 1,140 998 112
Total non-current liabilities 162,249 64,699 441,572 251
Liabilities held for sale 0 0 22,592 -
Trade and other liabilities 140,664 129,933 122,742 108
Income tax payable 341 82 161 416
Interest-bearing borrowings 304,379 80,747 23,765 377
Other current financial liabilities 4,330 303,194 98 1
Current deferred income 9,407 10,081 10,937 93
Accrued costs and expenses 40,187 31,104 27,191 129
Total current liabilities 499,308 555,141 207,486 90
Total liabilities 661,557 619,840 649,058 107
Total equity and liabilities 1,367,419 1,321,567 1,346,586 103

Information regarding the business results of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d. d.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the period ending 31 December 2016

Profit reserves Retained earnings
EUR thousand Called-up
capital
Share
premium
account
Legal
reserves
Reserves
for own
shares
Own
shares
held in
treasury
Statutory
reserves
Other
profit
reserves
Retained
earnings
from
previous
years
Profit or
loss for
the
current
year
Fair
value
reserve for
financial
instruments
Reserves for
actuarial
deficits and
surpluses
Translation
reserve
Total Non
controlling
interest
Total
Balance as at 1 January
2016
272,721 181,488 51,612 3,671 -3,671 54,854 112,077 -38,957 68,559 943 -1,547 -23 701,727 0 701,727
Net profit or loss for the period 39,940 39,940 39,940
Other comprehensive income
for the period
-265 -435 -1 -701 -701
Total
comprehensive
income for the period
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39,940 -265 -435 -1 39,239 0 39,239
Payment of dividends -32,527 -32,527 -32,527
Transactions with owners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -32,527 0 0 0 0 -32,527 0 -32,527
Transfer of profit or loss from
the previous year to retained
earnings
68,559 -68,559 0 0
Changes in
the composition
-1,997 -1,997 -580 -2,577
Balance as
at 31 December
2016
272,721 181,488 51,612 3,671 -3,671 54,854 112,077 -4,922 39,940 678 -1,982 -24 706,441 -580 705,862

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the period ending 31 December 2015

Profit reserves Retained earnings
EUR thousand Called-up
capital
Share
premium
account
Legal
reserves
Reserves
for own
shares
Own
shares
held in
treasury
Statutory
reserves
Other
profit
reserves
Retained
earnings
from
previous
years
Profit or
loss
for
the
current
year
Fair value reserve
for
financial
instruments
Reserves
for
actuarial deficits
and surpluses
Translation
reserve
Total
Balance as at 1 January
2015 (initially reported)
272,721 181,488 51,561 3,671 -3,671 54,854 112,077 22,175 1,506 954 -1,152 -1,228 694,956
Effect of change in accounting
policy
4,425 4,425
Correction of error -1,854 -1,854
Balance as at 1 January
2015 (adjusted)
272,721 181,488 51,561 3,671 -3,671 54,854 112,077 22,175 4,077 954 -1,152 -1,228 697,527
Net profit or loss for the period 68,559 68,559
Other comprehensive income
for the period
-11 -395 1,205 799
Total
comprehensive
income for the period
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68,559 -11 -395 1,205 69,358
Payment of dividends -65,198 -65,198
Transactions with owners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -65,198 0 0 0 0 -65,198
Transfer of profit or loss from
the previous year to retained
earnings
4,077 -4,077 0
Transfer to legal reserves 51 -51 0
Other 40 40
Balance as at 31 December
2015 (adjusted)
272,721 181,488 51,612 3,671 -3,671 54,854 112,077 -38,957 68,559 943 -1,547 -23 701,727

Consolidated cash flow statement for the period ending 31 December 2016

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit for the financial year 39,940 68,559
Adjustments for:
Amortisation/depreciation 163,142 155,555
Impairments and write-offs of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets
and investment property 2,183 1,386
Profit/loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment 669 -3,470
Finance income -23,557 -39,224
Finance expenses 25,811 25,076
Corporate income tax and deferred taxes -6,072 -3,586
Operating profit before changes in net working capital and provisions 202,116 204,296
Change in trade and other receivables 2,745 3,146
Change in deferred costs and accrued income -11,509 -3,476
Change in other non-current assets -1,077 -1,211
Change in inventories 3,638 3,264
Change in provisions -5,436 -34,307
Change in deferred income -354 -1,868
Change in accrued costs and expenses 9,083 3,913
Change in trade and other payables 14,942 2,793
Income tax paid -314 -661
Net cash from operating activities 213,834 175,889
Cash flows from investing activities
Inflows from investing activities 8,605 58,695
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,061 5,552
Dividends received 168 174
Interest received 121 1,267
Proceeds from sale of investment property 195 0
Disposal of non-current investments 6,689 51,068
Disposal of current investments 371 634
Disbursements from investing activities -160,122 -193,449
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -84,032 -82,076
Acquisition of intangible assets -63,706 -37,818
Acquisition of investments -3,620 -2
Investments in subsidiaries and associates -1,081 -66,819
Interest-bearing loans -7,683 -6,734
Net cash from investing activities -151,517 -134,754
Cash flows from financing activities
Inflows from financing activities 420,000 273,000
Non-current borrowings 300,000 0
Current borrowings 20,000 273,000
Issue of bonds 100,000 0
Outflows from financing activities -450,377 -327,423
Outflows for the approval of loans received and the issue of bonds -1,313 0
Maturity of the trade bills issued 0 -44
Repayment of current borrowings -70,500 -222,500
Repayment of non-current borrowings -30,222 -23,760
Maturity of issued bonds -300,000 0
Interest paid -15,890 -15,967
Payment of dividends -32,452 -65,152
Net cash from financing activities -30,377 -54,423
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents 31,940 -13,288
Closing balance of cash 42,554 10,614
Opening balance of cash and cash equivalents 10,614 23,902

Segment reporting

The Telekom Slovenije Group has two operating segments. Segment reporting is based on the internal reporting system used by management in the decision-making process. Geographical regions are defined as operating segments, namely Slovenia and other countries. The criterion for segment reporting is the registered office where an activity is performed.

Segment reporting is based on the basic financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group. Sales transactions between segments are effected at market values. Intra-group transactions are eliminated in the consolidation process, and included among eliminations and adjustments.

The Telekom Slovenije Group does not disclose finance income and costs by segment, as the Group's financing is centralised and conducted at the level of the parent company.

Operating segments I – XII 2016

EUR thousand Slovenia Other countries Exclusions and
adjustments
Consolidated
Sales to customers 634,077 67,671 0 701,748
Inter-segment sales 63,070 23,082 -86,152 0
Total revenues by segment 697,147 90,753 -86,152 701,748
Other revenues 8,897 1,024 -488 9,433
Historical cost of goods and materials sold -69,691 -1,094 8,481 -62,304
Costs of material and energy -19,132 -2,049 6,475 -14,706
Costs of services -311,927 -51,928 62,453 -301,402
Labour costs -116,168 -7,335 7,450 -116,053
Amortisation/depreciation -138,313 -26,145 1,316 -163,142
Other operating expenses -17,705 -618 871 -17,452
Total operating expenses -672,936 -89,169 87,046 -675,059
Operating profit by individual segment 33,108 2,608 406 36,122
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures -6,415 -6,415
Finance income 23,557
Finance costs -19,396
Profit or loss before tax 33,868
Income tax -541
Deferred taxes 6,613
Net profit for the financial year 39,940
Other data by segment
as at 31 December 2016
Balance
Slovenia
Other countries Exclusions and
adjustments
Consolidated
Segment assets for reporting purposes 1,421,016 163,468 -217,065 1,367,419
Segment liabilities for reporting purposes 667,564 145,878 -151,885 661,557

Operating segments I–XII 2015 (adjusted)

EUR thousand Slovenia Other countries Exclusions and
adjustments
Consolidated
Sales to customers 629,067 99,212 0 728,279
Inter-segment sales 51,526 33,795 -85,321 0
Total revenues by segment 680,593 133,007 -85,321 728,279
Other revenues 17,315 1,930 -1,582 17,663
Historical cost of goods and materials sold -69,626 -2,414 6,554 -65,486
Costs of material and energy -16,465 -3,173 3,326 -16,312
Costs of services -301,484 -83,246 70,369 -314,361
Labour costs -124,051 -10,390 4,226 -130,215
Amortisation/depreciation -127,222 -30,494 2,161 -155,555
Other operating expenses -10,983 -2,821 616 -13,188
Total operating expenses -649,831 -132,538 87,252 -695,117
Operating profit by individual segment 48,077 2,399 349 50,825
Share of profit of associates and joint ventures -6,271 -6,271
Finance income 39,224
Finance costs -18,805
Profit or loss before tax 64,973
Income tax -243
Deferred taxes 3,829
Net profit for the financial year 68,559
Other data by segment
Balance as at 31 December 2015
Slovenia Other countries Exclusions and
adjustments
Consolidated
Segment assets for reporting purposes 1,386,767 262,736 -327,936 1,321,567
Segment liabilities for reporting purposes 641041 221,046 -242,247 619,840

Net sales revenue

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
adjusted
Index 16/15
Mobile end-user market 265,913 294,955 90
Fixed end-user market 229,256 237,825 96
New revenue sources 2,017 1,484 136
Wholesale market 183,091 174,327 105
Other revenues and merchandise 21,471 19,688 109
Total net sales revenue 701,748 728,279 96

Net sales revenue was down 4% or EUR 26,531 thousand during the period January to December 2016 relative to the same period last year, to stand at EUR 701,748 thousand. Revenues were down by EUR 29,042 thousand or 10% in the mobile segment of the end-user market, and by EUR 8,569 thousand or 4% in the fixed segment of the end-user market. Other revenues and revenues from other merchandise were up EUR 1,783 thousand or 9%, while revenues on the wholesale market were up EUR 8,764 thousand or 5%.

Other revenues and revenues from other merchandise include revenues from construction works, maintenance and the clearance of faults, sales of other merchandise, etc.

Costs of services

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Telecommunication services 135,099 128,473 105
- Network interconnection 35,559 27,884 128
- Roaming 8,247 11,436 72
- International billing 90,565 84,976 107
- Other telecommunication services 728 4,177 17
Leased lines 10,660 9,131 117
Multimedia services 21,042 26,582 79
Sales incentives 17,539 23,126 76
Sales commissions 4,004 4,873 82
Maintenance of property, plant and equipment 25,590 28,956 88
Rent of property, plant and equipment 13,321 15,908 84
Trade fairs, advertising, sponsorship and representation 13,742 17,139 80
Costs of intellectual and personal services 11,192 12,364 91
Reimbursement of work-related costs 876 908 96
Insurance premiums 3,920 3,929 100
Costs of telecommunication services 2,924 3,417 86
Banking services 1,135 1,849 61
Costs of other services 40,358 37,707 107
Total costs of services 301,402 314,361 96

Costs of services were down 4% or EUR 12,959 thousand during the reporting period relative to the same period last year. All categories of costs were down, except the costs of network interconnection, which were up 28%, the costs of leased lines, which were up 17%, other costs of services, which were up 7%, and international billing costs, which were up 7%.

Operating profit and net profit

Operating profit (EBIT) was down EUR 14,703 thousand or 29% on the same period last year, to stand at EUR 36,122 thousand. A net profit of EUR 39,940 thousand was achieved for the accounting period (a decrease of 42% on the same period last year), in the context of a net financial gain of EUR 4,161 thousand.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets were up by the total amount of EUR 13,149 thousand relative to the end of last year, primarily as the result of an increase in concessions and licences. Commitments for intangible assets totalled EUR 4,598 thousand as at 31 December 2016.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment totalled EUR 690,140 thousand as at 31 December 2016, accounting for 50% of total assets, and were down EUR 30,940 thousand primarily as a result of depreciation charged during the period. Commitments for property, plant and equipment totalled EUR 2,382 thousand as at 31 December 2016.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables were down EUR 139 thousand relative to the balance at the end of 2015.

Financial instruments

Current financial assets were down EUR 2,583 thousand on the balance as at 31 December 2015 to stand at EUR 773 thousand, primarily as the result of a decrease in other short-term loans.

Non-current financial assets were down EUR 6,397 thousand, primarily owing to a decrease in loans to other companies.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities totalled EUR 408,726 thousand as at 31 December 2016, representing an increase of EUR 17,748 thousand on the end of the 2015, broken down as follows:

  • borrowings received in the amount of EUR 304,535 thousand were up EUR 218,184 thousand;
  • liabilities for bonds issued in the amount of EUR 100,910 thousand were down EUR 199,001 thousand on the balance at the end of the year; and
  • other financial liabilities totalled EUR 3,281 thousand, representing a decrease of EUR 1,435 thousand on the end of 2015.

Fair value hierarchy

The following hierarchy was used in recognising and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments using a valuation technique:

    1. Level 1: fair value is determined by directly quoting an officially published price on an active market;
    1. Level 2: other techniques for determining fair value based on assumptions with a significant impact on fair value that are in line with current observable market transactions with the same instruments, either directly or indirectly; and
    1. Level 3: other techniques for determining fair value based on assumptions with a significant impact on fair value that are not in line with current observable market transactions with the same instruments and investments.

The fair value of instruments is compared with their carrying amount in the table below. The table contains data on the classification into fair value hierarchy levels only for assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value and for which fair value is disclosed.

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments as at 31 December 2016

EUR thousand Book value Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Investment property 4,180 4,180 4,180
Non-current financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets 1,454 1,454 1,454
Loans granted 754 754 754
Current financial assets
Loans granted 474 474 474
Derivative financial instruments 39,595 39,595 39,595
Non-current financial liabilities
Bonds 99,857 104,000 104,000
Loans received 156 156 156
Current financial liabilities
Bonds -42 -42
Interest on bonds 1,095 1,095 1,095
Loans received 304,379 304,379 304,379
Other financial liabilities 3,277 3,277 3,277

Contingent liabilities from lawsuits

Telekom Slovenije received a lawsuit from the SAZAS for the payment of the total amount of EUR 1,742,510.13, and a lawsuit from B-S Telefonija d. o. o. from Slovenske Konjice for the payment of EUR 1,884,867.01. The Telekom Slovenije Group assesses that the aforementioned lawsuits will not impact its financial statements.

Contingent liabilities from guarantees issued

The Group had provided the following guarantees as at 31 December 2016:

  • performance guarantees and warranty bonds in the amount of EUR 7,142 thousand, and
  • other guarantees in the amount of EUR 448 thousand.

None of the above stated liabilities meet the conditions for recognition in the statement of financial position, and the Group does not expect any material consequences as the result thereof.

Related-party transactions

Related parties of Group companies include the Republic of Slovenia as the majority shareholder of Telekom Slovenije, other shareholders, the Management Board, members of the Supervisory Board and their family members.

Transactions with natural persons

Natural persons (the President, Vice-President and members of the Management Board, and the Vice-President and members of the Supervisory Board) held 1,542 shares in Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2016, representing a holding of 0.02361%.

Transactions with the Slovenian government and persons and institutions under its control

The Telekom Slovenije's largest shareholder is the Republic of Slovenia, together with Slovenski državni holding with 66.75% share.

The owners related companies are those where the Republic of Slovenia and SDH have totaly direct at least 20 % of shares. The list of companies is published on website SDH (http://www.sdh.si/sl-si/upravljanjenalozb/seznam-nalozb).

The total amount of transactions is in the table below.

Receivables and payables

EUR thousand 2016 2015
Open trade receivables 1,615 1,823
Open trade payables 1,036 1,003

Revenue and costs

EUR thousand 2016 2015
Revenue 14,809 8,101
Cost of materials and services 7,383 7,878

The aforementioned transactions are concluded on an arm's length basis.

Events after the reporting date

There were no events after the reporting period that could affect the financial statements for the period January to December 2016.

7.3. Unaudited financial statements of Telekom Slovenije, d. d.

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Net sales revenue 639,471 634,105 101
Other operating revenues 6,963 13,796 50
Historical cost of goods sold -69,186 -68,543 101
Costs of material and energy -10,433 -10,825 96
Costs of services -285,864 -279,730 102
Labour costs -96,896 -105,907 91
Amortisation/depreciation -134,946 -123,897 109
Other operating expenses -16,765 -9,620 174
Total operating expenses -614,090 -598,522 103
Operating profit 32,344 49,379 66
Financial revenues 30,710 37,239 82
Finance costs -29,364 -42,567 69
Profit or loss before tax 33,690 44,051 76
Income tax 0 0 -
Deferred taxes 6,770 4,258 159
Net profit for the financial year 40,460 48,309 84

Income statement of Telekom Slovenije for the period ending 31 December 2016

Statement of other comprehensive income of Telekom Slovenije for the period ending 31 December 2016

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Net profit for the period 40,460 48,309 84
Other
comprehensive
income
that
may
be
reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
Change in fair value for actuarial deficits and surpluses -355 -445 80
Change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets 1 -14 -
Deferred taxes 0 3 -
Change in the
fair value of available-for-sale financial assets
transferred to profit or loss
-300 0 -
Deferred tax from the change in the fair value of available-for-sale
financial assets transferred to profit or loss
51 0 -
Change in deferred taxes due to the recalculation of the tax rate -17 0 -
Change in the fair value of available-for-sale financial assets (net
amount)
-265 -11 -
Other comprehensive income for the financial year after taxes -620 -456 136
Total comprehensive income for the financial year 39,840 47,853 83

EUR thousand

Statement of financial position of Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2016

EUR thousand 31 December 31 December 1 January 2015 Index
2016 2015 (adjusted) adjusted 16/15
ASSETS
Intangible assets 161,775 133,556 136,608 121
Property, plant and equipment 590,826 617,867 644,877 96
Investments in subsidiaries 33,371 49,224 45,781 68
Investments in associates and joint ventures 63 65 65 97
Derivative financial instruments 0 20,698 0 -
Other financial assets 205,770 213,390 138,048 96
Other non-current assets 33,272 32,380 32,549 103
Investment property 4,180 5,021 4,076 83
Deferred tax assets 35,656 28,105 23,363 127
Total non-current assets 1,064,913 1,100,306 1,025,367 97
Assets held for sale 1,818 914 80,788 199
Inventories 19,258 22,552 25,549 85
Trade and other receivables 145,198 142,550 148,172 102
Current deferred expenses and accrued revenues 45,443 35,081 31,411 130
Income tax credits 125 0 22 -
Current financial investments 13,629 11,769 8,504 116
Derivative financial instruments 39,595 0 0 -
Cash and cash equivalents 34,448 5,020 19,032 686
Total current assets 299,514 217,886 313,478 137
Total assets 1,364,427 1,318,192 1,338,845 104
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Called-up capital 272,721 272,721 272,721 100
Share premium account 180,956 180,956 180,956 100
Profit reserves 217,042 217,042 217,042 100
Legal reserves 50,434 50,434 50,434 100
Reserves for treasury shares and own participating
interests
3,671 3,671 3,671 100
Treasury shares and own participating interests -3,671 -3,671 -3,671 100
Statutory reserves 54,544 54,544 54,544 100
Other revenue reserves 112,064 112,064 112,064 100
Retained earnings 56,486 49,063 65,770 115
Retained earnings from previous years 16,026 754 43.507 -
Profit or loss for the period 40,460 48,309 22,263 84
Fair value reserve -1,150 -521 -65 221
Fair value reserve for financial instruments 678 943 954 72
Reserves for actuarial deficits and surpluses -1,828 -1,464 -1,019 125
Total equity and reserves 726,055 719,261 736,424 101
Non-current deferred income 9,869 9,523 10,572 104
Provisions 35,992 40,652 74,740 89
Non-current operating liabilities 11,401 2,056 5,150 555
Interest-bearing borrowings 0 5,387 35,547 -
Other non-current financial liabilities 99,857 0 302,530 -
Deferred tax liabilities 159 193 196 82
Total non-current liabilities 157,278 57,811 428,735 272
Trade and other liabilities 125,937 120,163 117,850 105
Income tax payable 0 0 0 -
Interest-bearing borrowings 306,316 82,637 23,703 371
Other current financial liabilities 4,320 303,167 64 1
Current deferred income 4,610 4,926 7,279 94
Accrued costs and expenses 39,911 30,227 24,790 132
Total current liabilities 481,094 541,120 173,686 89
Total liabilities 638,372 598,931 602,421 107
Total equity and liabilities 1,364,427 1,318,192 1,338,845 104

Statement of changes in equity of Telekom Slovenije for the period ending 31 December 2016

Profit reserves Retained earnings
EUR thousand Called-up
capital
Share
premium
account
Legal
reserves
Reserves
for own shares
Own
shares
held in
treasury
Statutory
reserves
Other
profit
reserves
Retained
earnings from
previous years
Profit or
loss
for
the
current
year
Fair
value
reserve
for
financial
instruments
Reserves for
actuarial
deficits and
surpluses
Total
Balance as at 1 January 2016 272,721 180,956 50,434 3,671 -3,671 54,544 112,064 754 48,309 943 -1,464 719,261
Increase in business combinations -229 -281 -9 -519
Net profit or loss for the period 40,460 40,460
Other comprehensive
income for the
period
-265 -355 -620
Total comprehensive income for
the period
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40,460 -265 -355 39,840
Payment of dividends -32,527 -32,527
Transactions with owners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -32,527 0 0 0 -32,527
Transfer of profit or loss from the
previous year to retained earnings
48,028 -48,028 0
Balance as at 31 December 2016 272,721 180,956 50,434 3,671 -3,671 54,544 112,064 16,026 40,460 678 -1,828 726,055

Statement of changes in equity of Telekom Slovenije for the period ending 31 December 2015

Profit reserves Retained earnings
EUR thousand Called-up
capital
Share
premium
account
Legal
reserves
Reserves
for own
shares
Own
shares
held in
treasury
Statutory
reserves
Other
profit
reserves
Retained net
operating profit
from previous
years
Profit or
loss for the
current
year
Fair value
reserve for
financial
instruments
Reserves for
actuarial
deficits and
surpluses
Total
Balance as at 1 January 2015 (initially
reported)
272,721 180,956 50,434 3,671 -3,671 54,544 112,064 43,507 17,838 954 -1,019 731,999
Effect of change in accounting policy 4,425 4,425
Balance as at 1 January 2015 (adjusted) 272,721 180,956 50,434 3,671 -3,671 54,544 112,064 43,507 22,263 954 -1,019 736,424
Net profit or loss for the period 48,309 48,309
Other comprehensive income for the period -11 -445 -456
Total comprehensive income for the
period
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48,309 -11 -445 47,853
Payment of dividends -65,055 -65,055
Transactions with owners 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -65,055 0 0 0 -65,055
Transfer to retained earnings 22,263 -22,263 0
Other 39 39
Balance as at 31 December 2015
(adjusted)
272,721 180,956 50,434 3,671 -3,671 54,544 112,064 754 48,309 943 -1,464 719,261

Cash flow statement of Telekom Slovenije for the period ending 31 December 2016

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit 40,460 48,309
Adjustments for:
Amortisation and depreciation 134,946 123,897
Impairments and write-offs of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and
investment property 2,163 1,059
Gain/loss on disposal of fixed assets 523 -3,986
Finance income -30,710 -37,239
Finance expenses 29,364 42,567
Corporate income tax and deferred taxes -6,770 -4,258
Operating profit before changes in net working capital and provisions 169,976 170,349
Change in trade and other receivables 956 4,580
Change in deferred costs and accrued income -11,388 -2,628
Change in other non-current assets 885 -776
Change in inventories 3,786 2,997
Change in provisions -4,783 -34,088
Change in deferred income -135 -3,403
Change in accrued costs and expenses 9,494 5,437
Change in trade and other payables 15,334 1,464
Income tax paid -126 -199
Net cash from operating activities 183,999 143,733
Cash flows from investing activities
Inflows from investing activities 34,842 76,330
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 635 5,098
Proceeds from sale of investment property 195 0
Dividends received 168 234
Interest received 6,563 9,498
Disposal of non-current investments 26,747 61,285
Disposal of current investments 534 215
Disbursements from investing activities -160,348 -181,990
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment -70,691 -65,910
Acquisition of intangible assets -60,108 -28,474
Acquisition of investments -3,610 0
Investments in subsidiaries and associates -3,816 -65,862
Interest-bearing loans -22,123 -21,744
Net cash from investing activities -125,506 -105,660
Cash flows from financing activities
Inflows from financing activities 420,000 274,950
Non-current borrowings 300,000 0
Current borrowings 20,000 274,950
Issue of bonds 100,000 0
Outflows from financing activities -450,259 -327,035
Outflows for the approval of loans and the issue of bonds -1,313 0
Maturity of issued bonds -300,000 0
Maturity of short-term commercial paper 0 -44
Repayment of current borrowings -70,450 -222,500
Repayment of non-current borrowings -30,160 -23,698
Interest paid -15,884 -15,785
Payment of dividends -32,452 -65,008
Net cash from financing activities -30,259 -52,085
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents 28,234 -14,012
Closing balance of cash 34,448 5,020
Opening balance of cash and cash equivalents* 6,214 19,032

* Cash flows for the period January to December 2016 take into account an opening balance that includes the merger of Debitel.

Net sales revenue

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index
16/15
Mobile end-user market 235,067 241,784 97
Fixed end-user market 196,507 200,890 98
New revenue sources 2,017 1,484 136
Wholesale market 188,898 177,414 106
Other revenues and other merchandise 16,982 12,533 135
Total net sales revenue 639,471 634,105 101

Net sales revenue was up by 1% or EUR 5,366 thousand during the period January to December 2016 relative to the same period last year. Revenues on the wholesale market were up by 6% or EUR 11,484 thousand, while other revenues and revenues from other merchandise were up by EUR 4.449 thousand or 35%. Revenues were down by EUR 6,717 thousand or 3% in the mobile segment of the end-user market, and by EUR 4,383 thousand or 2% on the fixed segment of the end-user market.

Costs of services

EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
(adjusted)
Index 16/15
Telecommunication services 144,282 134,086 108
- Network interconnection 25,807 14,304 180
- Roaming 10,147 12,189 83
- International billing 108,328 107,593 101
Leased lines 14,462 11,852 122
Multimedia services 11,988 16,973 71
Sales incentives 15,432 16,504 94
Sales commissions 1,126 1,048 107
Maintenance of property, plant and equipment 28,911 31,189 93
Rent of property, plant and equipment 8,894 10,704 83
Trade fairs, advertising, sponsorship and representation 12,034 12,488 96
Costs of intellectual and personal services 8,184 8,834 93
Reimbursement of work-related costs 436 424 103
Insurance premiums 3,347 3,222 104
Costs of telecommunication services 3,535 3,527 100
Banking services 703 1,114 63
Costs of other services 32,530 27,765 117
Total costs of services 285,864 279,730 102

Total costs of services were up relative to the level recorded during the same period in 2015. The costs of banking services, multimedia content, roaming, the leasing and maintenance of property, plant and equipment, intellectual and personal services, and sales incentives were down. The costs of network interconnection, leased lines, other services, sales commissions, insurance premiums, reimbursements of work-related expenses, international billing and communication services were up.

Operating profit

Operating profit (EBIT) was down 34% or EUR 17,035 thousand on the same period last year to stand at EUR 32,344 thousand.

Finance income

Finance income was down EUR 6,529 thousand on the same period in 2015.

Finance costs

Finance costs were up 40% or EUR 13.023 thousand on the same period in 2015.

Net profit

Net profit in the amount of EUR 40,460 thousand was down 16% or EUR 7,849 thousand on the period January to December 2015.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets primarily comprise concessions, licences, sales commissions and computer programmes. Intangible assets were up by the total amount of EUR 28,219 thousand. Commitments for intangible assets totalled EUR 4,819 thousand as at 31 December 2016.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment accounted for 43% of the Company's total assets. The decrease in property, plant and equipment in the amount of EUR 27,041 thousand was primarily the result of depreciation charged during the accounting period in the amount of EUR 92,724 thousand, while new acquisitions totalled EUR 71,406 thousand. Commitments for property, plant and equipment totalled EUR 13,881 thousand as at 31 December 2016.

Investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures

The merger of Debitel with Telekom Slovenije was entered in the companies register on 1 June 2016. The Company purchased Debitel on 14 October 2015. Given that Telekom Slovenije was the 100% owner of Debitel, the aforementioned transaction represents a case of legal restructuring without the exchange of economic sources with third parties, and thus has no immediate economic consequences for Telekom Slovenije's shareholders.

The calculation date of the merger was 1 January 2016. The Company thus recognises the merger in its financial statements as at the aforementioned date, i.e. for the entire reporting period. Mutual receivables and liabilities between the two companies were therefore eliminated.

All of the assets and liabilities of Debitel were transferred to Telekom Slovenije under the merger agreement, while Telekom Slovenije entered into all legal relationships as Debitel's universal legal successor.

As a result of the merger and the aforementioned transfer, Telekom Slovenije recognised intangible assets (a list of customers valued at EUR 5,340 thousand and goodwill in the amount of EUR 3,602 thousand) as at the merger date.

Effect of the merger of Debitel, d. d. as at 1 January 2016

EUR thousand
ASSETS
Intangible assets 6,097
Goodwill 3,602
Property, plant and equipment 114
Trade receivables 3,115
Inventories 492
Cash and cash equivalents 1,194
Other assets 1,887
Total assets 16,501
Retained earnings -519
Trade payables 493
Loans received 0
Other accounts payable 489
Total liabilities 463
Value of the investment in Telekom Slovenije -15,853

Exclusion of mutual receivables and liabilities -185

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables were up EUR 2,648 thousand relative to the balance at the end of 2015.

Financial instruments

Current financial assets were up EUR 1,860 thousand, primarily owing to an increase in short-term loans.

Non-current financial assets were down EUR 7,620 thousand.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities totalled EUR 410,493 thousand as at 31 December 2016, an increase of EUR 19,302 thousand on the end of 2015, broken down as follows:

  • borrowings received in the amount of EUR 306,316 thousand were up EUR 218,292 thousand;
  • liabilities for bonds issued in the amount of EUR 100,910 thousand were down EUR 199,001 thousand; and
  • other liabilities in the amount of EUR 3,267 thousand were up EUR 11 thousand.

Fair value hierarchy

The following hierarchy was used in recognising and disclosing the fair value of financial instruments using a valuation technique:

    1. Level 1: fair value is determined by directly quoting an officially published price on an active market;
    1. Level 2: other techniques for determining fair value based on assumptions with a significant impact on fair value that are in line with current observable market transactions with the same instruments, either directly or indirectly; and
    1. Level 3: other techniques for determining fair value based on assumptions with a significant impact on fair value that are not in line with current observable market transactions with the same instruments.

The fair value of instruments is compared with their carrying amount in the table below.

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments as at 31 December 2016

Book value Fair value Level 2 Level 3
4,180 4,180 4,180
1,454 1,454 1,454
124,047 124,047 124,047
9,662 9,662 9,662
Derivative financial instruments
39,595
39,595
99,857 104,000 104,000
-42 -42
1,095 1,095 1,095
306,316 306,316 306,316
3,267 3,267 3,267
39,595 Level 1

Contingent liabilities from lawsuits

Telekom Slovenije received a lawsuit from the SAZAS for the payment of the total amount of EUR 1,742,510.13, and a lawsuit from B-S Telefonija d. o. o. from Slovenske Konjice for the payment of EUR 1,884,867.01. The Company assesses that the aforementioned lawsuit will not impact its financial statements.

Contingent liabilities from guarantees issued

The Company had provided the following guarantees as at 31 December 2016:

  • performance guarantees and warranty bonds in the amount of EUR 5,878 thousand, and
  • guarantees as security for contractual obligations in the amount of EUR 2,453 thousand, and
  • other guarantees in the amount of EUR 268 thousand.

None of the above stated liabilities meet the conditions for recognition in the statement of financial position, and the Company does not expect any material consequences as the result thereof.

Transactions with related parties

Related parties of the Company include the Republic of Slovenia as the majority shareholder of Telekom Slovenije, other shareholders, members of the Management Board, members of the Supervisory Board and their family members.

Transactions with related parties

EUR thousand 31 December 2016 31 December
2015
Receivables from Group companies 14,631 12,563
Subsidiaries 14,631 12,402
Associates 0 161
Loans to Group companies 132,522 136,668
Subsidiaries 132,522 136,668
Liabilities to Group companies 21,386 14,211
Subsidiaries 21,384 13,753
Joint ventures 2 2
Associates 0 456
EUR thousand I - XII 2016 I - XII 2015
Net revenues 19,738 23,504
Subsidiaries 18,572 21,986
Associates 1,166 1,518
Purchase of materials and services within the Group 41,206 49,518
Subsidiaries 39,932 48,093
Joint ventures 8 8
Associates 1,266 1,417

Transactions with natural persons

Natural persons (the President, Vice-President and members of the Management Board, and the Vice-President and members of the Supervisory Board) held 1,542 shares in Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2016, representing a holding of 0.02361%.

Transactions with the Slovenian government and persons and institutions under its control

The Telekom Slovenije's largest shareholder is the Republic of Slovenia, together with Slovenski državni holding with 66.75% share.

The owners related companies are those where the Republic of Slovenia and SDH have totaly direct at least 20 % of shares. The list of companies is published on website SDH (http://www.sdh.si/sl-si/upravljanjenalozb/seznam-nalozb).

The total amount of transactions is in the table below.

EUR thousand 2016 2015
ASSETS
Open trade receivables 1,615 1,823
EUR thousland 2016 2015
LIABILITES
Open trade payables 1,036 1,003
EUR thousand 2016 2015
Revenue 14,809 8,101

Costs of materials and services 7,383 7.878

The aforementioned transactions are concluded on an arm's length basis.

Events after the reporting date

There were no events after the reporting period that could affect the financial statements for the period January to December 2016.

7.4. Financial risk management

The most significant financial risks are credit risk, short-term and long-term solvency risk and interest-rate risk. The Telekom Slovenije Group assesses exposure to specific types of financial risks and implements measures to control those risks based on their effects on cash flows and finance costs. Exposure to currency risk is assessed as low. Natural hedging methods are therefore used to manage this risk. Presented below are the most significant financial risks that the Group regularly assesses in accordance with the relevant policy. It also verifies the appropriateness of measures to manage those risks.

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss if a subscriber or contracting party fails to settle their obligations in full or fails to settle them at all.

Maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying amount of financial assets. The situation as at 31 December 2016 was as follows:

Exposure to credit risk
EUR thousand 31 December 2016 31 December 2015
(adjusted)*
Loans granted 1,228 9,473
Trade and other receivables 150,823 150,962
- Of which trade receivables 142,077 144,130
Cash and cash equivalents 42,554 10,614
TOTAL 194,605 171,049

Credit risk or the risk of counterparty default derives from default by subscribers (retail) and by operators (wholesale). The highest exposure to credit risk is seen in trade receivables. Trade receivables amounted to EUR 142,077 thousand as at 31 December 2016, a decrease of EUR 2,053 thousand relative to the end of 2015. Telekom Slovenije's receivables make up the majority of the Group's trade and other receivables.

Procedures aimed at the management of receivables are carried out at Group companies and include the monitoring of business partners' credit ratings, the collateralisation of receivables, the monitoring of high-traffic subscribers and debt collection activities. Debt collection activities are carried out according to a predefined timetable, while external collection efforts are carried out through specialised agencies. Prior authorisation is required at Telekom Slovenije for the entry into and amendments to subscriber agreements and for the deferred payment of merchandise purchases. Group companies have implemented a Fraud Management System (FMS) as an additional credit risk management measure, while companies with a large number of postpaid subscribers have also introduced a Credit Management System (CMS).

Credit risk is assessed as manageable on account of procedures introduced to manage receivables.

The Telekom Slovenije Group also monitors credit risk in other areas of operations. Cash on accounts is allocated according to the principles of minimising risks and achieving the appropriate diversification of investments. Cash surpluses are also allocated within the Group in accordance with needs for funds. The Group is also exposed to risks associated with loans granted to third parties and employees, and in connection with financial investments in shares and participating interests. Risks associated with loans are managed by including various collateral instruments in loan agreements (e.g. the establishment of liens on real estate and moveable property, the assignment of existing and future receivables, the pledging of participating interests, declarations of surety and other appropriate forms of collateral), while risks associated with financial investments are mitigated by monitoring the operations and credit ratings of the issuers of financial instruments.

31 December 2016 31 December 2015
EUR thousand Gross value Value
adjustment
Net value Gross value Value
adjustment
Net value
Total trade receivables 185,803 -43,726 142,077 185,136 -41,006 144,130
Non-past-due trade
receivables
122,392 -4 122,388 122,267 -17 122,250
Past-due
up to 30 days inclusive 11,768 -6 11,762 13,671 -8 13,663
from 31 to 60 days
inclusive
4,113 -7 4,106 3,739 -14 3,725
from 61 to 90 days
inclusive
1,384 -18 1,366 1,511 -36 1,475
from 91 to 120 days
inclusive
1,042 -644 397 1,880 -408 1,472
121 days or more 45,105 -43,047 2,058 42,068 -40,523 1,545
Total past-due trade
receivables
63,411 -43,722 19,690 62,869 -40,989 21,880
Other operating
receivables
8,753 -7 8,746 6,839 -7 6,832
Total receivables 194,555 -43,733 150,823 191,975 -41,013 150,962

Maturity profile of loans granted

EUR thousand 31 December 2016 31 December 2015
Past-due 60 60
Non-past-due 1,168 9,413
- in less than 3 months 86 566
- from 3 to 12 months 328 2,483
- from 1 to 2 years 322 5,612
- from 2 to 5 years 319 640
- more than 5 years 113 112
Total 1,228 9,473

Ageing structure of loans granted as at 31 December 2016

Past-due
EUR thousand Non-past
due
Less than
3 months
From 3 to
12 months
From 1 to 2
years
From 2 to 5
years
More than
5 years
Total
Loans granted 1,168 18 13 0 29 0 1,228

Ageing structure of loans granted as at 31 December 2015

Past-due
EUR thousand Non-past-due Less than 3
months
From 3 to 12
months
From 1
to 2
years
From 2 to
5 years
More than
5 years
Total
Loans granted 9,413 30 0 30 0 0 9,473

Risks associated with short-term and long-term liquidity

The Group's solvency is the result of the active planning and management of cash flows, ensuring the appropriate maturities and the diversification of financial debt, financing within the Group, and the optimisation of working capital and cash. Liquidity risk at the Group level is managed by the parent company, which plans and monitors subsidiaries' financing needs, and provides them the sources they need. Short-term imbalances in cash flows are managed through short-term credit lines at banks and transaction account overdraft limits. Total liquidity reserves in the form of short-term credit lines at banks and transaction account overdraft limits amounted to EUR 105.5 million as at 31 December 2016

Debt is relatively low at the Group level, which represents a sound basis for achieving an appropriate credit rating and thus lower borrowing costs. The majority of the Group's financial liabilities relate to a long-term syndicated loan in the amount of EUR 300 million and a bond issue in the total amount of EUR 100 million.

The Company repaid liabilities from bonds issued in the amount of EUR 300 million when those bonds matured in December 2016. Those liabilities were refinanced by a long-term syndicated loan in the same amount. The associated loan agreement was signed in March 2016. Telekom Slovenije has thus secured financing early, and eliminated refinancing risks and exploited the favourable lending conditions on the banking market.

In June 2016 Telekom Slovenije issued new bonds on the domestic market in the amount of EUR 100 million for the purpose of financing investments, which in turn further improved the structure of sources of financing. This resulted in a reduction in the associated risks.

EUR thousand Past-due At call Up to 3
months
From 3 to
12
months
From 1 to
2 years
From 2 to
5 years
More than
5 years
Total
31 December 2016
Borrowings 0 0 0 305,450 0 156 0 305,606
Expected interest on
loans
0 0 0 4,941 0 0 0 4,941
Other financial
liabilities
3,267 0 0 1,105 4 100,000 0 104,376
Expected interest on
bonds
0 0 0 1,950 0 0 0 1,950
Trade payables 13,396 2,350 112,123 12,795 6,803 4,769 0 152,236
Total 16,663 2,350 112,123 326,241 6,807 104,925 0 569,109
31 December 2015
Borrowings 0 0 72,606 8,141 5,449 155 0 86,351
Expected interest on
loans
0 0 120 23 0 0 0 143
Other financial
liabilities
198 0 3,059 299,937 1,419 0 14 304,627
Expected interest on
bonds
0 0 0 14,625 0 0 0 14,625
Trade payables 36,404 1,137 82,310 10,082 1,250 806 0 131,989
Total 36,602 , 137 158,095 332,808 8,118 961 14 537,735

Maturity of the Telekom Slovenije Group's financial liabilities as at 31 December 2016 and 31 December 2015 based on contractual non-discounted payments

Interest rate risk

Interest-rate risk is the risk of the negative effect of a change in market interest rates on the Group's operations. The Group's exposure to interest-rate risk as at 31 December 2016 derives from a potential rise in the EURIBOR reference interest rate, as Group companies have more interest-sensitive liabilities than assets.

The target ratio of financial liabilities with a variable interest to financial liabilities with a fixed or hedged interest rate that the Telekom Slovenije Group pursues is around 50% of liabilities with a fixed or hedged interest-rate.

Liabilities from loans raised and finance leases with variable interest rates tied to the 3- and 6-month EURIBOR accounted for 75.3% of interest-bearing financial liabilities as at 31 December 2016. The remaining liabilities are accounted for by issued bonds with a fixed interest rate.

Exposure to interest-rate risk was not hedged in 2016, as Telekom Slovenije did not drawn down a long-term loan in the amount of EUR 300 million until the second half of December 2016. That loan accounted for 98.2% of interest-bearing financial liabilities. An interest-rate hedging agreement was concluded in 2017 in an amount equal to one half of the five-year tranche (EUR 100 million) and one half of the seven-year tranche (EUR 100 million), for the entire duration of each tranche.

Exposure to interest-rate risk

EUR thousand 31 December 2016 31 December
2015
Financial instruments at variable interest rates
Financial receivables* 561 19,732
Financial liabilities 305,618 86,367
Net financial receivables/liabilities 305,058 66,635

* Financial receivables take into account the gross amount of loans given, excluding impairments.

The table does not include financial instruments that do not bear interest or instruments bearing a fixed interest rate, as the latter are not exposed to interest-rate risk.

Sensitivity analysis

The table below presents a sensitivity analysis for a change in an interest rate on the reporting date with respect to the Group's pre-tax profit. All variables are constant in the analysis.

Interest-rate risk

Increase/decrease in interest rate Effect on pre-tax profit (EUR
thousand)
31 December 2016
EURO +100 basis points -3,051
EURO -100 basis points 3,051
Increase/decrease in interest rate Effect on pre-tax profit (EUR
thousand)
31 December 2015
EURO +100 basis points -666
EURO -100 basis points 666

No significant increase in the EURIBOR reference interest rate is expected in 2016.

Value of EURIBOR

EURIBOR Value as at 31 December
2015
Value as at 31 December
2016
% change in interest rate
3-month -0.132 -0.319 -141.67
6-month -0.042 -0.221 -426.19

Capital management

The key objectives of managing the Group's capital are ensuring capital adequacy and thus long-term solvency, ensuring the financial stability of the Group in an attempt to secure the best possible credit rating for the financing of operations, and ensuring the continued development of the Group and thus the achievement of the highest possible value for shareholders.

The Group uses the net financial debt to equity and equity to total assets ratios to monitor changes in capital. The Group's net financial debt include loans received and other financial liabilities, less current financial assets and cash and cash equivalents, including short-term deposits. The Group also complies with the financial commitments set out in loan agreements when making decisions regarding the management of capital.

EUR thousand 31 December 2016 31 December 2015
(adjusted)
Loans received and other financial liabilities 408,726 390,978
Less current financial assets and cash and cash equivalents, including
short-term deposits
-43,327 -13,970
Net liabilities 365,398 377,008
Capital 705,862 701,727
Total assets 1,367,419 1,321,567
Net debt to equity 51.8% 53.7%
Equity to total assets 51.6% 53.1%

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