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TIME FINANCE PLC

Annual / Quarterly Financial Statement Apr 28, 2021

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Company Announcement

Date of Announcement: 28th April 2021 Reference: MRF 63

The following is a company announcement issued by Mariner Finance p.l.c. pursuant to Listing Rule 5.16.21 of the Malta Financial Services Authority Listing Rules.

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Mariner Finance p.l.c announces that the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2020 have been approved by the Board of Directors.

A copy of the signed Annual Financial Statements are attached to this company announcement and are also available for viewing on the Company's website www.mfplc.com.mt.

UNQUOTE

28th April 2021

Report and financial statements 31 December 2020

Contents

Page
Directors, officer and other information 1
Directors' report 2 - 5
Statement of directors' responsibilities 6
Corporate governance statement 7 - 10
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 11
Statement of financial position 12 - 13
Statements of changes in equity 14 - 15
Statements of cash flows 16 - 17
Notes to the financial statements 18 - 74
Independent auditor's report 75 - 80

Directors, officer and other information

Directors: Marin Hili (Chairman)
Michela Borg
Edward Hili (Chief Executive Officer)
Kevin Saliba
Lawrence Zammit
Mark Vella
Anthony Busuttil
Secretary: Kevin Saliba
Registered Office: 37, Censu Tabone Street
St Julian's
Malta
Country of incorporation: Malta
Company registration number: C31514
Auditor: Deloitte Audit Limited
Deloitte Place
Triq I-Intorjatur
CBD 3050
Malta
Legal Advisor: Camilleri Preziosi
Level 3, Valletta Buildings
South Street
Valletta
Malta

Directors' report

Year ended 31 December 2020

The directors present their report and the audited financial statements of the group and the holding company for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Principal activities

The group is engaged in the investment, development and operation of sea terminals, namely in Riga, Latvia as well as property investment.

The principal activities of the company are mainly those of acting as an investment and holding company. Furthermore, the company also rents and operates owned real estate in Latvia.

Performance review

The group and company have registered a profit before tax of € 3,485,752 (2019 – € 5,220,193) and a loss before tax of € 387,071 (2019 - profit before tax of € 188,316) respectively.

The net assets of the group at the end of the year amounted to € 50,297,009 (2019 – € 47,099,747), and that of the company € 48,140,925 (2019 - € 48,543,364).

The increase in net assets for the group relates solely to the year whilst the decrease in net assets for the company was incurred due to the net loss for the year which mainly pertains to the loss on revaluation of the company's investment property.

The consolidated profit for the year before tax fell short of the profitability attained in 2019 and the budgeted profit for 2020. The reasons for this decrease in profitability were mainly, a drop in turnover at Baltic Container Terminal SIA due to discounts given as further explained below and, an increase in the depreciation for the year under review pertaining to the commissioning of a new quay crane and a warehouse also at Baltic Container Terminal SIA. Additionally, a fair value decrease was recorded in the Group's investment property in Riga, Latvia.

During the reporting year, the global economy experienced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such on-going pandemic is unprecedented and has impacted the group's original forecasted revenues. Nonetheless, the actual financial impact was lower than that initially expected at the outbreak. In fact, both container volumes handled and occupancy levels within the group's principal activities were similar to those of the previous year despite the pandemic. Therefore, the only financial impact resulting from the pandemic was in the form of COVID-19 related discounts given to the Group's clients in both of the Group's principal activities. At the date of signing of these financial statements, the Group's activities continue to operate normally irrespective of the pandemic. Furthermore, the Group's senior management team continues to constantly monitor the situation and the potential impact that the pandemic is having on the level of operations in comparison with both the reporting year and also the historic level of operations. Projections for the year ending 31 December 2021 incorporate the impact of such pandemic and continue to be based on a stressed scenario. Under these projections, the Group is expected to continue operating at a satisfactory profitable level and also continues to have sufficient liquidity and financial resources available to meet all its obligations.

The Group has a strong financial position and significant resources at its disposal, which will assist it during the economic slow down. Furthermore, the group's container terminal as well as the property in Latvia, are both well-positioned to continue to be a long-term sustainable businesses.

The group measures the achievement of its objectives through the use of the following other key performance indicators:

Financial

The group calculates the level of its free cash flow by reference to the cash generated from continuing operations less capital expenditure, interest and tax. The group's free cash flow at year end amounted to a surplus of € 2,167,878 (2019: shortfall of € 1,472,783). This positive free cashflow is due to the significant drop in capital expenditure from € 7,073,065 to € 3,991,777.

The group measures its performance based on EBITDA, which is defined as the group profit before depreciation, amortisation, net investment income, finance costs and taxation. During the year under review, EBITDA decreased by 7% to € 7,967,897 from € 8,584,196.

Directors' report

Year ended 31 December 2020

Financial - (continued)

The gearing ratio, which is defined as net debt divided by net debt plus equity, demonstrates the degree to which the capital employed in a business is funded by external borrowings as compared to shareholders' funds. The group's gearing leverage at year end stood at 44% implying a 4% decrease from the previous year.

The group aims to deliver a return on average capital employed above the level of funding. The return on average capital employed represents the operating profit on ordinary activities divided by the average of capital employed. The group ensures that this capital is used as effectively as possible. The return on average capital employed as at year end stood at 7% (2019: 8%).

Non-financial

Customer satisfaction is monitored by regular meetings with clients and other forms of informal feedback. The level of customer satisfaction remains at very good levels.

Overall terminal efficiency is calculated at the average number of container moves per hour. This remained constant from 2019 at 26 moves per hour.

Property rental is measured in accordance with the level of occupancy which remained in line with previous years.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The successful management of risk is essential to enable the group to achieve its objectives. The ultimate responsibility for risk management rests with the group's directors, who evaluate the group's risk appetite and formulate policies for identifying and managing such risks and uncertainties facing the group are included below:

(a) Market and competition

The group operates in a highly competitive environment and faces competition from various other entities. An effective, coherent and consistent strategy to respond market dynamics, customer demands and competitors enables the group to sustain its market share and its profitability. The group continues to focus on service quality and performance in managing this risk. The group is dependent on certain customers as disclosed in note 5.

(b) Legislative risks

The group is subject to numerous laws and regulations covering a wide range of matters. Failure to comply could have financial or reputational implications and could materially affect the group's ability to operate. The group has embedded operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with existing legislation.

Directors' report

Year ended 31 December 2020

(c) Economic and market environment

Economic conditions have been challenging in recent years across the market in which the group operates. A significant economic decline in any of these markets could impact the group's ability to continue to maintain and grow throughput. Demand for the group's services can be adversely affected by weakness in the wider economy which are beyond the group's control. This risk is evaluated as part of the group's annual strategy process covering the key areas of investment and updated regularly throughout the year. The group continues to make significant in innovation. The group regularly reviews its pricing structures to ensure that its products are appropriately placed within the markets in which it operates.

(d) Customer service

The group's revenues are at risk if it does not continue to provide the level of service expected by its customers. The group's commitment to customers is embedded in its values. The group continually seeks to make improvements to the services provided by investing in technology, equipment and infrastructure, through the ongoing training of employees and enhancements in operational practices.

(e) Political risk

The group operates in a country with stable social and political conditions. Adverse changes in these conditions, for example, political unrest, strikes, war and other forms of instability including natural disasters, epidemics, widespread transmission of diseases and terrorist attacks may negatively affect the group's business, results of operations, financial conditions or prospects. The group adapts to such risks by incorporating this risk into its business strategy.

(f) Financial risk management

Note 33 to the financial statements provides details in connection with the group's use of financial instruments, its financial risk management objectives and the financial risks to which it is exposed.

Results and dividends

The result for the year ended 31 December 2020 is shown in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income on page 12. The group registered a profit for the year after tax of € 3,197,262 as compared to € 4,903,990 in 2019. The reasons for the decrease in profitability were two fold, being, a drop in turnover at Baltic Container Terminal SIA due to discounts given as further explained below and, an increase in the depreciation for the year under review pertaining to the commissioning of a new quay crane and a warehouse also at Battic Container Terminal SIA. The company registered a loss for the year of € 402,439 as compared to a profit for the year of € 173,365 in 2019. This decrease in profitability was solely due to the fair value decrease of the company's investment property in Riga, Latvia. No final dividend is being recommended.

Post balance sheet events

There are no post balance sheet events to be reported.

Likely future business developments

The directors consider that the year end financial position was satisfactory and that the company and the group are well placed to sustain the present level of activity in the foreseeable future.

Directors' report

Year ended 31 December 2020

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

Marin Hili (Chairman)
Michela Borg
Edward Hili (Chief Executive Officer)
Kevin Saliba
Lawrence Zammit
Mark Vella
Anthony Busuttil

In accordance with the company's articles of association all the directors are to remain in office.

Going concern

After reviewing the group's and company's budget for the next financial year and other longer term plans, the directors are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Auditor

A resolution to reappoint Deloitte Audit Limited as auditor of the company will be proposed at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Approved by the board of directors and signed on its behalf on 28 April 2021 by:

Mari Chairman

Kevin Saliba

Director

Statement of directors' responsibilities

The directors are required by the Companies Act (Cap. 386) to prepare financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and its group at the end of each financial year and of the profit or loss of the company and its group for year then ended. In preparing the financial statements, the directors should:

  • · select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
  • · make judgements and estimates that are reasonable; and
  • · prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company and the group will continue in business as a going concern,

The directors are responsible for ensuring that proper accounting records are kept which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the group and the group and which enable the directors to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act (Cap. 386). This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and the group, and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Statement of responsibility pursuant to the Listing Rules issued by the Listing Authority

We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

  • a. In accordance with the Listing Rules, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company and its group as at 31 December 2020 and of their financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU; and
  • b. In accordance with the Listing Rules, the Directors' report includes a fair review of the performance of the business and the position of the Issuer and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.

Marin Hill

Chairman

Kevin Saliba Director

Corporate governance statement

Introduction

Pursuant to the Listing Rules as issued by the Listing Authority of the Malta Financial Services Authority, Mariner Finance p.l.c, (the 'company') is hereby reporting on the extent of its adoption of the Code of Principles of Good Corporate Governance (the 'Principles') contained in Appendix 5.1 of the Listing Rules.

The Board acknowledges that the Code does not dictate or prescribe mandatory rules but recommends principles of good practice. Nonetheless, the Board strongly believes that the Principles are in the best interest of the shareholders and other stakeholders since they ensure that the Directors, Management and employees of the group adhere to internationally recognised high standards of Corporate Governance.

The group currently has a corporate decision-making and supervisory structure that is tailored to suit the group's requirements and designed to ensure the existence of adequate checks and balances within the group, whiles retaining an element of flexibility, particularly in view of the group and the nature of its business. The group adhered to the Principles, except for those instances where there exist particular circumstances that warrant non-adherence thereto, or at least postponement for the time being.

Additionally, the Board recognises that, by virtue of the Listing Rules 5.101. the company is exempt from making available the information required in terms of Listing Rules 5.97.1 to 5.97.3; 5.97.6 and 5 97 7

The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the company is responsible for the overall long-term direction of the group, in particular in being actively involved in overseeing the systems of control and financial reporting and that the group communicates effectively with the market.

The Board of Directors meets regularly, with minimum of four times annually, and is currently composed of seven Members, three of which are completely independent from the company or any other related companies.

Mr. Lawrence Zammit, Mr. Mark Vella and Mr. Anthony Busuttil are independent non-executive directors of the company.

Directors

Marin Hili - Chairman Edward Hili - Chief Executive Officer

Non-Executive Directors

Michela Borg Kevin Saliba Lawrence Zammit Mark Vella Anthony Busuttil

Corporate qovernance statement

The Board of Directors (continued)

The Board Meetings are attended by the Chief Financial Officer of the group in order for the Board to have direct access to the financial operation of the group. This is intended to, inter alia, ensure that the policies and strategies adopted by the Board are effectively implemented.

The policy on the remuneration of the Board is reviewed periodically by the shareholders of the company. Total emoluments to the Board and senior executives of the group are disclosed in note 11. All contracts are for an indefinite period. It should be also noted that not all Directors receive remuneration from Mariner Finance p.l.c. Furthermore, there are no specific amounts of their remuneration allocated to any other roles within the Group. In their capacity as Directors, the Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to profit sharing, share options, pension benefits or any other remuneration. Three of the Non-Executive Directors enjoy fixed remuneration set at € 5,000 per annum per director. No variable remuneration is paid to the Non-Executive Directors in their capacity as Directors of the Company. No remuneration, being fixed or variable is paid to the other directors of the Company. There were no changes to the company's remuneration policy when compared to the previous year.

The company ensures that it provides directors with relevant information to enable them to effectively contribute to board decisions.

The directors are fully aware of their duties and obligations, and whenever a conflict of interest in decision making arises, they refrain from participating in such decisions.

Audit committee

The Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee, are modelled on the principles set out in the Listing Rules. The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its supervisory and monitoring responsibility by reviewing the group financial statements and disclosures, monitoring the system of internal control established by management as well as the audit processes.

The Board of Directors established the Audit Committee, which meets regularly, with a minimum of four times annually, and is currently composed of the following individuals:

Mr. Lawrence Zammit (Chairman)

Mr. Mark Vella

Mr. Anthony Busuttil

Mr. Lawrence Zammit is an independent non-executive director of the company who the Board considers to be competent in accounting and/or auditing in terms of the Listing Rules. In the Board's view, the audit committee, as a whole, has the relevant competence in the group operates due to the professional experience of the individual members.

In terms of the Listing Rules, the majority of the members of the audit committee shall be independent of the issuer. All current members of the audit committee are considered by the Board to be independent members.

The Audit Committee met four times during the year. Communication with and between the Secretary, top level management and the Committee is ongoing and considerations that required the Committee's attention were acted upon between meetings and decided by the Members (where necessary) through electronic circulation and correspondence.

Corporate governance statement (continued)

Internal Control

While the Board is ultimately responsible for the group's internal controls as well as their effectiveness, authority to operate the group is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.

The group's system of internal controls is designed to manage all the risks in the most appropriate manner. However, such controls cannot provide an absolute elimination of all business risks or losses. Therefore, the Board, inter alia, reviews the effectiveness of the group's system of internal controls in the following manner:

  • 1 Reviewing the group's strategy on an on-going basis as well as setting the appropriate business objectives in order to enhance value for all stakeholders;
  • 2 Implementing an appropriate organisational structure for planning, executing, controlling and monitoring business operations in order to achieve Group objectives;
  • 3 Appointing and monitoring the Chief Executive Officer whose function is to manage the operations of the group;
  • 4 I ldentifying and ensuring that significant risks are managed satisfactorily; and
  • 5 Company policies are being observed.

Relations with the market

The market is kept up to date with all relevant information, and the company regularly publishes such information on its website to ensure consistent relations with the market.

Non-compliance with the code

Principle 4: Organisation Structure

The company is mainly an investment company which does not require an elaborate management structure. Its CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group, assisted, when necessary from time to time, by members of the senior management teams of the Group companies. The Directors believe the current organisational structures are adequate for current activities of the company. The Directors will maintain these structures under continuous review to ensure that they meet the changing demands of the business and to strengthen the checks and balances necessary for better corporate governance.

Corporate governance statement (continued)

Non-compliance with the code (continued)

Principle 6: Information and professional judgement

Under the present circumstances, full adherence by the Issuer with the provisions of Principle 6 of the Code is not deemed necessary taking into account the size, nature and operations of the Issuer. The Issuer does not feel the need to establish and/or implement a succession plan for senior management in light of its existing orqanisational structure. The Directors will maintain the existing arrangement under continuous review to ensure that it meets the changing demands of the business and to strengthen the checks and balances necessary for better corporate governance.

Principle 8: Committees

Under the present circumstances, the Board does not consider it necessary to appoint a remuneration committee and nomination committee as decisions on these matters are taken at shareholder level. The Issuer considers that the members of the Board provide the level of skill, knowledge and experience expected in terms of the Code. Furthermore, the company does not have any employees other than directors and company secretary.

Principle 11: Conflict of interest

Under present structure, the majority of Directors of the Issuer are Directors of its parent company Mariner Capital Ltd and ultimate beneficial shareholders of the Group, and as such are susceptible to conflicts arising between the potentially diverging interests of said shareholders and the Group as well as conflicts of interest which may arise in relation to transactions involving the Issuer and Mariner Capital Ltd. Kevin Saliba, a director and company secretary, is also the Chief Financial Officer of Mariner Capital Ltd. The audit committee of the task of ensuring that any potential conflicts of interest that may arise at any moment, pursuant to these different roles held by Directors, are handled in the best interest of the Issuer and according to law. To the extent known or potentially known to the Issuer, there are no potential conflicts of interest between any duties of the Directors and their private interests and/or ther duties which require disclosure in terms of the Regulation.

Approved by the board of directors and signed on its behalf on 28 April 2021 by:

Marin Hili Chairman

Kevin Saliba Director

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Year ended 31 December 2020

Group Holding company
Notes 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenue 6 15,832,369 16,614,321
Cost of sales (8,083,592) (7,695,222)
Gross profit 7,748,777 8,919,099
Administrative expenses (2,132,885) (2,367,440) (236,347) (185,779)
Other operating income 7 604,271 588,287 372,976 243,297
Other operating expenses (366,846) (134,804) (266,128) (69,373)
Operating profit / (loss) 5,853,317 7,005,142 (129,499) (11,855)
Net investment (loss) / income 8 (187,951) 348,451 1,597,428 2,055,171
Finance costs 9 (2,179,614) (2,133,400) (1,855,000) (1,855,000)
Profit / (loss) before tax 10 3,485,752 5,220,193 (387,071) 188,316
Income tax expense 13 (288,490) (316,203) (15,368) (14,951)
Profit / (loss) for the year
attributable to the owners of the
holding company
3,197,262 4,903,990 (402,439) 173,365
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
Gain on revaluation of land and
buildings
15 6,017,384
Total comprehensive income /
(loss) for the year attributable to
the owners of the holding
company 3,197,262 10,921,374 (402,439) 173,365

Statement of financial position 31 December 2020

Group Holding Company
Notes 2020 2019 2020 2019
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ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Non-current assets
Goodwill 3 13,184,904 13,184,904 . I
Intangible asset 16 561,362 613,956
Property, plant and equipment 15 44,995,854 48,737,317 1,816 1,352
Investment property 17 4,652,000 5,115,000 4,652,000 5,115,000
Right-of-use assets 18 8,264,761 2,538,402
Investment in subsidiaries 19 26,898,805 26,898,805
Loans receivable 19 23,795,966 20,583,087 51,342,855 51,117,553
95,454,847 90,772,665 82,895,476 83,132,710
Current assets
Loans receivable 19 749,722
Inventories 20 438,523 465,255
Trade and other receivables 21 2,979,922 3,396,813 578,180 590,045
Current tax asset 59,914
Cash and cash equivalents 30 727,042 615,296 434,934 531,524
4,895,209 4,537,278 1,013,114 1,121,569
Total assets 100,350,056 95,309,943 83,908,590 84,254,279
Current liabilities
1,026,530 1,032,074
Trade and other payables
Lease liability
22
25
2,402,733
697,349
2,340,153
49,074
Bank loans and overdraft 23 5,226,956 6,323,335
Current tax liability 15,380 15,330 14,959
8,342,418 8,712,562 1,041,860 1,047,033
Non-current liabilities
Other financial liabilities 24 81,474 42,843 9,350 15,846
Debt securities in issue 27 34,716,456 34,648,036 34,716,456 34,648,036
Lease liability 25 6,303,746 2,534,907
Bank loans 23 348,953 2,040,890
Deferred tax liability 26 260,000 230,958
41,710,629 39,497,634 34,725,806 34,663,882
Total liabilities 50,053,047 48,210,196 35,767,666 35,710,915
Net assets 50,297,009 47,099,747 48,140,925 48,543,364

Statement of financial position

31 December 2020

Group Holding Company
Notes 20220 2019 2020 2019
EQUITTY
Equity attributable to the owners
of the holding company
Share capital 28 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
Other equity 29 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
Other reserves 29 (1,898,805) (1,898,805) (936,323) (936,323)
Revaluation reserves 29 9,368,400 9,368,400
Retained earnings 32,327,414 29,130,152 38,577,248 38,979,687
Total equity 50,297,009 47,099,747 48,140,925 48,543,364

These financial statements were approved by the board of directors, authorised for issue on the 28 April 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Marih Hili Chairman

Kevin Saliba Director

Statement of changes in equity - Group Year ended 31 December 2020

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Statement of changes in equity - Holding company Year ended 31 December 2020

Share
capital
Other
equity
other
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
Balance as at 1 January 2019 500,000 10,000,000 1,929,074 12,429,074
Profit for the year
Reserves taken over upon merger
- 173,365 173,365
(Note 35) 11 - (936,323) 44,877,247 43,940,924
Dividend paid (Note 14) - (8,000,000) (8,000,000)
Total comprehensive (loss) / income
for the year
11 - (936,323) 37,050,612 36,114,289
Balance as at 1 January 2020 500,000 10,000,000 (936,323) 38,979,687 48,543,364
Loss for the year, total
comprehensive loss for the year 11 (402,439) (402,439)
Balance as at 31 December 2020 500,000 10,000,000 (936,323) 38,577,248 48,140,925

Statement of cash flows

Year ended 31 December 2020

Group Holding Company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Cash flow from operating activities
Profit / (loss) before tax 3,485,752 5,220,193 (387,071) 188,316
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,944,862 1,419,878 327 150
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 112,615 93,153
Amortisation 57,103 66,024
Investment income (275,049) (348,451) (2,060,428) (2,055,170)
Amortisation of bond expenses 68,420 64,823 68,420 64,823
Interest expense 2,057,935 2,017,910 1,855,000 1,855,000
Interest expense on lease liability 121,679 115,490
Loss on revaluation of investment property 463,000 463,000
(Loss)/profit on disposal of property, plant
and equipment (53,079) 27,637
Operating profit/(loss) before working
capital movements 7,983,236 8,676,659 (60,752) 53,119
Movement in trade and other receivables 384,284 (305,583) 11,865 (4,040)
Movement in trade and other payables 63,778 (740,837) (12,040) (18,338)
Movement in inventories 26,732 (84,328)
Cash flow from / (used in) operations 8,458,030 7,545,911 (60,927) 30,741
Interest received 458 280,114 2,060,428 2,055,170
Income tax paid (75,808) (90,847) (14,997) (17,274)
Interest paid (2,223,024) (2,134,897) (1,855,000) (1,855,000)
Net cash flow from operating activities 6,159,655 5,600,282 129,504 213,638
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property plant and equipment (3,987,266) (7,072,565) (791)
Purchase of intangible assets (4,511) (500)
Loans advanced to parent company (5,374,663) (4,459,438) (4,974,663) (1,905,342)
Loan repayments from parent company 1,930,168 68,293 1,930,168 68,293
Loans advanced to related party (331,269) (1,727,671)
Other loan repayments 90,833
Proceeds from Sale and leaseback transaction 4,520,000
Repayments from subsidiaries 2,819,193 1,431,000
Net cash flows used in investing activities (3,156,709) (13,191,881) (226,093) (406,049)

Statement of cash flows

Year ended 31 December 2020

Group Holding Company
2020 2019 2020 2019
e e
Cash flow from financing activities
Lease liability paid (102,885) (47,574)
Repayment of bank loans (5,923,315) (306,937) 1
Drawdown of bank loans 3,135,000 7,398,565 1 -
Net cash flow from financing activities (2,891,200) 7,044,054 1
Net movements in cash and cash
equivalents
111,746 (547,544) (96,589) (192,411)
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the year
615,296 1,162,841 531,524 438,683
Cash taken over on merger (note 35) - 285,252
Cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the year (note 30)
727,042 615,296 434,934 531,524

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

1 Company information and basis of preparation

Mariner Finance p.l.c is a public limited company incorporated in Malta with registration number C31514 and has its registered address at 37, Censu Tabone Street, St. Julians, Malta.

The company acts as an investment and holding company, whilst the Group is engaged in the investment, development and operation of sea terminals, namely in Riga, Latvia as well as property invoothers, a relisiosed in note 27, it has issued bonds which are listed on the Malta Stock development. As a result of the merger with Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA, during the previous year the company took over investment property in Riga, Latvia.

During the reporting year, the global economy experienced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dunny the reperting your, is unprecedented and has impacted the group's original forecasted Submon on going paractions impact was lower than that initially expected at the revenates. In fact, both container volumes handled and occupancy levels within the group's principal activities were similar to those of the previous year despite the pandemic. Therefore, the financial impact resulting from the pandemic was in the form of COVID-19 related discounts given to the inflact rounding from the Group's principal activities. Additionally, the Group has also noted a Group o Gilente in investment property as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the date of signing of these financial statements, the Group's activities continue to operate normally irespective of the pandemic. Furthermore, the Group's senior management team continues to constantly monitor the situation and the potential impact that the pandemic is having on the level of operations in comparison with both the reporting year and also the historic level of operations. operations for the year ending 31 December 2021 incorporate the impact of such pandemic and rologione to be based on a stressed scenario. Under these projections, the Group is expected to continue operating at a satisfactory profitable level and also continues to have sufficient liquidity and financial resources available to meet all its obligations.

The Group has a strong financial position and significant resources at its disposal, which will assist it during the economic slow down. Furthermore, the group's container terminal as well as the property in Latvia, are both well-positioned to continue to be a long-term sustainable businesses.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis, except for, derivative financial instruments and investment property which are stated at their fair value, and land and hnidrings which are stated at their revalued amounts, and in accordance with International Financial banange miandards as adopted by the EU. The significant accounting policies are set out below.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

For financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company determines when transfers are deemed to have occurred between Levels in the hierarchy at the and of each reporting period.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

1 Company information and basis of preparation (continued)

Acquisition of entities and businesses under common control

During the financial year ended 31 December 2013, Mariner Capital Limited became the direct parent entity of Mariner Finance p.l.c., and acquired and became the ultimate parent of Baltic Container Terminal SIA and Equinor Riga SIA through its direct subsidiary, Mariner Finance Baltic SIA. Mariner Finance p.l.c. was not the parent of any entity of the Mariner Capital Limited Group as at 31 December 2013.

During the first two quarters of 2014 the Mariner Capital Limited group entered into various linked transactions ("the restructuring transactions"). As a result of the restructuring transactions, Mariner Finance p.l.c. became the direct parent of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA. As part of the restructuring transactions Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA became the direct parent of Mariner Finance Baltic SIA (and the indirect parent of Baltic Container Terminal SIA) and Equinor Riga SIA.

The restructuring transactions resulted in Mariner Finance p.l.c. gaining control during 2014 of its direct subsidiary entity Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA and its indirect subsidiary entities Mariner Finance Baltic SIA, Baltic Container Terminal SIA and Equinor Riga SIA ("the subsidiaries"). During the comparative financial year, Mariner Finance p.l.c merged with its wholly owned subsidiary Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA.

The acquisition of these subsidiaries by Mariner Finance p.l.c. fell outside the scope of International Financial Reporting Standard 3 – Business Combinations ("IFRS 3") because the transaction merely represented a group reorganisation and because in terms of paragraph 2(c) of IFRS 3, the acquisition of these entities by Mariner Finance p.l.c. was treated as a combination of businesses under common those entitles by the normaining entities are ultimately controlled by the same party, Mariner Capital Limited, both before and after the business combination and that control was not transitory.

In accordance with 'International Accounting Standard 8 - Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors' ("IAS 8"), in the absence of an IFRS that specifically applies to a transaction, other event or condition, management should use its judgment in developing and applying an accounting policy that is relevant to the decision making needs of the users and is reliable. In relation to this specific transaction, the use of predecessor accounting by Mariner Finance p.l.c. was considered to be a generally accepted accounting approach to account for the acquisition of the entities under common control.

The acquisition of the subsidiaries acquired from the direct parent by Mariner Finance p.l.c. has been accounted for under the principles of predecessor accounting as from the date these subsidiaries were acquired by its parent, Mariner Capital Limited on 1 January 2013. In terms of predecessor accounting, an acquirer is not required to be identified. The Company has incorporated the acquired entities at their an doquiner is including of assets (including goodwill) and liabilities included in the consolidated financial statements of its parent, Mariner Capital Limited.

This accounting treatment gave rise to differences on acquisition between the consideration given in exchange for the acquired entities and the amounts at which the assets and liabilities of the acquired entities are initially recognised; any such differences were included within equity unless they represent amounts payable in the subsequent period, in which case, these were included within liabilities.

The merger of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA during the prior year has also been accounted for in the separate financial statements under the principles of predecessor accounting by incorporating the underlying items at their previous carrying amounts. The difference between the cost of investment and the assets and liabilities acquired were included within equity.

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Significant accounting policies 2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of Mariner Finance p.l.c. (or the "Company") and subsidiary entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has power over the investee, is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect the amount of its returns. In assessing control, potential voting rights that give the Company the current ability to direct the investee's relevant activities are taken into account.

Acquisition of subsidiaries

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for by applying the acquisition method. The consideration is measured at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the acquirer in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are generally recognised in profit or loss as incurred, except for costs to issue debt or equity securities. The acquiree's identifiable assets and liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date, except as specifically required by other EU-IFRSs. A contingent liability assumed in a business combination is recognised at the acquisition date if there is a present obligation that arises from past events and its fair value can be measured reliably.

Non-controlling interests in the acquiree that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at the present ownership instruments' proportionate share in the recognised amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets or at fair value. The choice of measurement basis is made on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis. All other components of non-controlling interests shall be measured at their acquisition-date fair values, unless another measurement basis is required. After initial recognition, noncontrolling interests in the net assets consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling interests' share of changes in equity since the date of the combination. Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are presented separately from the holding company's owners' equity therein. Non-controlling interests in the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of consolidated subsidiaries are also disclosed separately. Total comprehensive income is attributed to non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date control ceases.

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Basis of consolidation (continued)

Where necessary, in preparing these consolidated financial statements, appropriate adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with those used by group entities. Intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of:

  • (a) the aggreate of:
    • (i) the consideration transferred;
    • (ii) the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree;
    • (iii) in a business combination achieved in stages, the acquisition-date fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree; and
  • (b) the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

The goodwill is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Any gain on a bargain purchase, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit and loss.

On disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

Business combinations achieved in stages

Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group's previously held interests in the acquired entity are re measured to fair value at the acquisition date and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in relation to the acquiree are accounted for (that is, reclassified to profit or loss or transferred directly to retained earnings) in the same manner as would be required if the interests were disposed of.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are classified into the following classes - land and buildings, plant and equipment, furniture, fittings and equipment, and fixed assets under construction.

Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Expenditure on repairs and maintenance of property, plant and equipment is recognised as an expense when incurred.

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Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Land and buildings held for use in the production or supply of goods or services, or for administrative purposes are stated in the statement of financial position at their revalued amounts, being the fair value at the date of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Revaluations are made for the entire class of land and buildings and with sufficient regularity such that the carrying amount does not differ materially from that which would be determined using fair values at the end of the reporting period. Any accumulated depreciation at the revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset.

Any revaluation increase arising on the revaluation is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under the heading of revaluation surplus unless it reverses a revaluation decrease for the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss, in which case is credited to profit or loss to the extent of the decrease previously charged. A decrease in carrying amount arising on the revaluation is recognised in profit or loss to the extent that it exceeds the balance, if any, held in the revaluation surplus relating to a previous revaluation of that asset. Every year, the difference between depreciation based on the revalued carrying amount of the asset and depreciation based on the asset's original cost is transferred from the revaluation surplus to retained earnings. When the asset is derecognised, the attributable revaluation remaining in the revaluation surplus is transferred to retained earnings.

Other tangible assets are stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Property, plant and equipment are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition represent the are orgetive ween the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount, and are included in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.

Properties in the course of construction

Properties in the course of construction for production, supply or administrative purposes, are carried at cost, less any identified impairment loss. Cost includes, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs capitalised in accordance with the group's accounting policy on borrowing costs. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are available for use.

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Investment property

Investment property is property held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both. Investment property is recognised as an asset when it is probable that the future economic benefits that are associated with the investment property will flow to the entity and the cost can be measured reliably. Investment property is initially measured at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition investment property is stated at fair value at the reporting period. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Investment property is derecognised on disposal or when it is permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its disposal. Gains or losses on derecognition represent the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.

Depreciation

Depreciation commences when the depreciable assets are available for use and is charged to profit or loss so as to write off the cost/revalued amount, less any estimated residual value, over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method, on the following bases:

Land and buildings 0.8% - 5% per annum
Plant and equipment 1 4% - 33.33% per annum
Furniture, fittings and equipment 10% - 33.33% per annum
Fixed assets under construction 0% per annum

The depreciation method applied, the residual value and the are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

With effect from 1 January 2019, right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the company expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease.

Intangible assets

An intangible asset is recognised if it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the group's entities and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably.

Intangible assets are initially measured at cost, being the fair value at the acquisition date for intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Expenditure on an intangible asset is recognised as an expense in the period when it is incurred unless it forms part of the asset that meets the recognition criteria or the item is acquired in a business acquisition and cannot be recognised as an intangible asset, in which case it forms part of goodwill at the acquisition date.

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Intangible assets (continued)

The useful life of intangible assets is assessed to determine whether it is finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortised. Amortisation is charged to profit or loss so as to write off the cost of intangible assets less any estimated residual value, over their estimated useful lives. The amortisation method applied, the residual value and the useful life are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

Intangible assets are derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition represent the difference between the net disposal proceeds, if any, and the carrying amount, and are included in profit or loss in the period of derecognition.

(i) Computer Software

In determining the classification of an asset that incorporates both intangible and tangible elements, judgement is used in assessing which element is more significant. Computer software which is an integral part of the related hardware is classified as property, plant and equipment and accounted for in accordance with the company's accounting policy on property, plant and equipment. Where the software is not an integral part of the related hardware, this is classified as an intangible asset and carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Computer software classified as an intangible asset is amortised on a straight-line basis. Amortisation is calculated based on the annual rates ranging from 5% to 33.33%.

Investments in subsidiaries

A subsidiary is an entity that is controlled by the company. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for on the basis of the direct equity interest and are stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Dividends from the investment are recognised in profit or loss.

Other financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially recognised at their fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs for all financial assets or financial liabilities not classified at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement of financial position when the company has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or when the entity transfers the financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition.

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Other financial instruments (continued)

Financial liabilities are derecognised when they are extinguished. This occurs when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Financial assets

Classification and measurement

Financial assets are classified as measured at either amortised cost or fair value based on the business model for managing the assets and the assets contractual terms. The Group and the Company do not have any financial assets classified as fair value through other comprehensive income (managed under a hold to collect and sell business model).

Financial assets at amortised cost

The following financial assets are classified in this category - loans receivable, trade receivables and cash at bank.

Financial assets are classified as measured at amortised cost if they are held within a business model with the objective to hold the financial assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and if the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets at amortised cost are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue or acquisition of financial assets and subsequently measured at amortised cost.

The effective interest method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period.

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts/payments excluding ECLs through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period to the gross carrying amount on initial recognition.

Appropriate allowances for expected credit losses (ECLs) are recognised in profit or loss in accordance with the accounting policy on ECLs.

Trade receivables which do not have a significant financing component are initially measured at their transaction price and are subsequently stated at their nominal value less any loss allowance for ECLs.

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Financial liabilities and equity

Bank borrowings

Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing bank loans are measured at amortised cost usings Subsequent to interest method. Bank loans are carried at face value due to their market rate of interest.

Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing bank overdrafts are carried at face value in view of their short-term maturities.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are classified with current liabilities and are stated at their nominal valued Trade and other payables are classified with ourront habilities and only be and other the cost using the effective interest method.

Other borrowings

Subsequent to initial recognition, other borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Shares issued by the company

Ordinary shares issued by the company are classified as equity instruments.

Derivative financial investments

Derivative financial assets and derivative financial liabilities are classified as held for traving undession Denvalive infancial assets and cenvaired instruments. During the year under review and during they are designated and ellective as neaging instructive financial instruments in a hedging the pror year, the company du not designate ally of to anition, derivative financial instruments are measured at their fair value. Gains and losses arising from a change in fair value are reognised in measured at their fair value. Galls and rooses and for interest rates waps at the end of the end of the profit of loss in the period in which they artise the future cash flows using the relevant interest rates at end of the reporting period.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the inventories are stated at the lower of cost and the ricuirred in acquiring the inventories and other welghted average method and comprises to their present location and condition. The cost of finished costs incurred in bring the morities direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs goods and work in progress complises direct interests based on the normal level of activity. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary collise and distribution realisable value represents the obtinatosts to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

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Impairment of non-financial assets and investments in subsidiaries

All assets are tested for impairment to the extent applicable. At the end of each reporting period, the carrying amount of assets is reviewed to determine whether there is any indication or objective evidence of impairment, as appropriate, and if any such indication or objective evidence exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated.

Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and intangible assets that are not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, irrespective of whether an indication of impairment exists.

An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

In the case of other assets tested for impairment, the recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal (which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date) and value in use (which is the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived, discounted using the pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset). Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount, as calculated.

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication of impairment.

Goodwill is allocated to each of the company's cash-generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. The impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Where a cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal.

Impairment losses are recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the impairment loss is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that asset.

In the case of other assets tested for impairment loss recognised in a prior year is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.

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Impairment of non-financial assets and investments in subsidiaries (continued)

Where an impairment loss for a cash-generating unit subsequently reverses, the impairment loss is allocated to the assets of the unit, except for goodwill, pro rata with the carrying amounts of those assets. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.

Impairment reversals are recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in which case, the impairment reversal is recognised in other comprehensive income and increases the revaluation surplus for that asset, unless an impairment loss on the same asset was previously recognised in profit or loss.

For a cash-generating unit, the carrying amount is not increased above the lower of its recoverable amount (if determinable) and the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of amortisation or depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. The amount of the reversal of the impairment loss that would otherwise have been allocated to the asset is allocated pro rata to the other assets of the unit, except for goodwill.

Impairment of financial assets other than investments in subsidiaries

FCI s

The Group and the Company recognise a loss allowance for ECLs.

The amount of ECLs is updated at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk since the initial recognition.

For trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component (or for which the IFRS 15 practical expedient for contracts that are one year or less is applied), the Group and the Company apply the simplified approach and recognises lifetime ECL.

Where a collective basis is applied, the ECLs on these financial assets are estimated using a provision matrix based on historical credit loss experience based on the past due status of the debtors, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtors, general economic conditions of the industry in which the debtors operate and an assessment of both the current as well as the forecast direction of conditions at the reporting date.

For all other financial instruments, the Group and the Company use the general approach and recognises lifetime ECL when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition. If, on the other hand, the credit risk on the financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group and the Company measure the loss allowance for that financial instrument at an amount equal to 12-month ECL ('12m ECL'). The assessment of whether lifetime ECL should be recognised is based on significant increases in the likelihood or risk of a default occurring since initial recognition instead of on evidence of a financial asset being credit-impaired at the reporting date or an actual default occurring.

Lifetime ECL represents the ECLs that will result from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument. In contrast, 12m ECL represents the portion of lifetime ECL that is expected to result from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date.

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Impairment of financial assets other than investments in subsidiaries (continued)

ECLs (continued)

The Group and the Company recognise an impairment gain or loss in profit or loss for all financial assets with a corresponding adjustment to their carrying amount, except for investments in debt instruments that are measured at FVTOCI,

Significant increase in credit risk

In assessing whether the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since initial recognition, the Group and the Company compare the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument as at the reporting date with the risk of a default occurring on the financial instrument as at the date of initial recognition. In making this assessment, the Group and the Company consider both quantitative and qualitative information that is reasonable and supportable, including historical experience and forward-looking information that is available without undue cost or effort and, where applicable, the financial position of the counterparties.

Forward-looking information considered includes the future prospects of the industries in which the debtors operate, obtained from economic expert reports, as well as consideration of various external sources of actual and forecast economic information that relate to the core operations.

Irrespective of the outcome of the above assessment, the Group and the Company presume that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition when contractual payments are more than 30 days past due, unless the Company has reasonable and supportable information, that is available without undue cost or effort, that demonstrates otherwise.

Despite the above assessment, the Group and the Company assume that the credit risk on a financial instrument has not increased significantly since initial recognition if the financial instrument is determined to have low credit risk at the reporting date. Accordingly, for these financial assets, the loss allowance is measured at an amount equal to 12m ECL. The low credit risk assumption has been applied for the majority of the bank balances.

For financial guarantee contracts, the Group considers the changes in the risk that the specified debtor will default on the contract.

If not measured as a financial liability at FVTPL and if not arising from a transfer of a financial asset, financial guarantee contracts issued by the Group are subsequently measured at the higher of the following: (a) the amount of the loss allowance determined in accordance with IFRS 9; and (b) the amount initially recognised less, where appropriate, cumulative amount of income recognised in accordance with the revenue recognition policies. In the case of financial guarantee contracts, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the maximum amount the entity could have to pay if the guarantee is called on.

Definition of default

The Group and the Company consider the following as constituting an event of default for internal credit risk management purposes as historical experience indicates that receivables that meet either of the following criteria are generally not recoverable:

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Definition of default (continued)

  • when there is a breach of financial covenants by the counterparty; or

  • information developed internally or obtained from external sources indicates that the debtor is unlikely to pay its creditors, including the Company, in full (without taking into account any collateral held by the Company).

Irrespective of the above analysis, the Group and the Company consider that default has occurred when a financial asset is more than 90 days past due unless there is reasonable and supportable information to demonstrate that a more lagging default criterion is more appropriate.

Credit-impaired financial assets

A financial asset is credit-impaired when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of that financial asset have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes observable data about the following events;

a) significant financial difficulty of the issuer or the borrower;

b) a breach of contract, such as a default or past due event;

c) the lender(s) of the borrower, for economic or contractual reasons relating to the borrower's financial difficulty, having granted to the borrower a concession(s) that the lender(s) would not otherwise consider;

d) it is becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or e) the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties.

Write-off policy

The Company writes off a financial asset when there is information indicating that the counterparty is in severe financial difficulty and there is no realistic prospect of recovery, for example when the counterparty has been placed under liquidation or has entered into bankruptcy proceedings.

Measurement and recognition of ECLs

For financial assets, the credit loss is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that are expected to be received, discounted at the original effective interest rate. ECLs represent the weighted average of credit losses with the respective risks of a default occurring as the weights.

The assessment of the probability of default and loss given default is based on historical data adjusted by forward-looking information, where applicable. Where applicable, the financial position of the counterparties is also taken into consideration.

Where applicable, forward-looking information considered includes the future prospects of the industries in which the debtors operate, obtained from economic expert reports as well as consideration of various external sources of actual and forecast economic information that relate to the core operations.

For a financial guarantee contract, as the Group is required to make payments only in the event of a default by the debtor in accordance with the terms of the instrument that is guaranteed, the expected loss allowance is the expected payments to reimburse the holder for a credit loss that it incurs less any amounts that the Group expects to receive from the holder, the debtor or any other party. For financial guarantee contracts, the loss allowance is recognised as a provision.

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Collective basis

If evidence of a significant increase in credit risk at the individual instrument level is not yet available, the Group and the Company perform the assessment of significant increases in credit risk on a collective basis by considering information on, for example, a group or sub-group of financial instruments.

Where the Company does not have reasonable and supportable information that is available without undue cost or effort to measure lifetime ECL on an individual instrument basis, lifetime ECL is measured on a collective basis.

In such instances, the financial instruments are grouped on the basis of shared credit risk characteristics, such as behavioural patterns, payment discipline and debt recovery potential.

Revenue recognition

The Group recognises revenue from the following major sources:

  • cargo handling
  • storage of containers

Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Group recognises revenue when (or as) it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a promised good or service to the customer.

Cargo handling

This constitutes income from cargo handling, including loading and transportation of cargo and similar services, such as mooring, provided at the terminal to the Group's customers, being mainly ship liners. The fees which are charged to customers for the services provided by the Group are based on a number of underlying metrics, such as the weight of containers, which are monitored by the Group through a detailed coding system and which become known by the time the services are provided. The customers are generally billed after the provision of such services and thus no contract liabilities are recognised by the Group in this respect. Such services are recognised over time as the services are provided and given the short duration of such services, no significant contract assets are recognised by the Group at the reporting date. A receivable is recognised by the Group until the actual payment is made by the respective customers. There is not considered to be a significant financing component in such arrangements with customers as the period between the recognition of revenue and the payment by the customer is less than one year.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Revenue recognition (continued)

Storage of containers

This constitutes revenue generated through the provision of container storage facilities at the terminal, which revenue falls within the scope of IFRS 15 as opposed to IAS 17. The performance obligation is to provide storage facilities to the respective customers, including ship liners, over the required duration. The transaction price is based on a fee structure which is based on a fixed fee per day subject to certain free days which are generally not considered to have a material effect on the allocation of the transaction price over the duration of the to htract. The customers are billed monthly in arrears and thus no contract liabilities or contract assets are recognised by the Group in this respect. Such services are recognised over time. A receivable is recognised until the actual payment is made by the respective customers. There is not considered to be a significant financing component in such arrangements with customers as the period between the recognition of revenue and the payment by the customer is less than one year.

Interest income

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset. Interest income is recognised to the extent that is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and these can be measured reliably.

Rent receivable

Rent is recognised as disclosed in the accounting policy on leases.

Dividend income

Dividend income is recognised when the shareholder's right to receive payment is established. Dividend income is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and these can be measured reliably.

Borrowings costs

Borrowing costs include the costs incurred in obtaining external financing.

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are capitalised from the time that expenditure for these assets and incorded ass of can being incurred and activities that are necessary to prepare these assets for their intended use or sale are in progress. Borrowing costs are capitalised until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Borrowing costs are suspended during extended period in which active development is interrupted. All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Leases

The company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease at inception of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Leases (continued)

The lease term is determined as the non-cancellable period of a lease, together with both:

(a) periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and

(b) periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain not to exercise that option.

The company as a lessee:

The Company recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, unless otherwise stated below.

Where a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability is recognised, the lease liability is initially measured at the commencement date at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at that date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readly determined, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:

(a) fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable:

(b) variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement date;

(c) the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;

(d) the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and

(e) payments of penalties for terminating the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate the lease.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made.

The Company remeasures the lease liability to reflect revised in-substance fixed lease payments or whenever:

(a) there is a change in the lease term or a change in the assessment of a purchase option being exercised, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate; or

(b) there is a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or a rate or a change in the amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, in which cases the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using an unchanged discount rate (unless the lease payments change is due to a change in a floating interest rate, in which case a revised discount rate is used). For such remeasurements, the amount is recognised as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset, unless the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero, in which case the amount is recognised in profit or loss.

The carrying amount of the lease liability is also remeasured when a lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case the lease liability is remeasured based on the lease term of the modified lease by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate at the effective date of the modification.

The right-of-use assets are initially measured at the commencement date at cost, being the amount of the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day, less any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Leases (continued)

The right-of-use assets are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of the lease term and the useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the right-of-use asset reflects that the Company expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement date of the lease. The Company applies the accounting policy entitled 'Impairment of other assets' to determine and to measure the extent of any impairment losses on the right-of-use assets.

Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement of the lease liability and the right-of-use asset. The related payments are recognised as an expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers those payments occurs and are included in 'Other operating expenses' in profit or loss.

In the statement of financial position, right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property are included separately from other assets. In the statement of financial position, right-of-use assets that meet the definition of investment property are presented with investment property. In the statement of financial position, lease liabilities are included separately from other liabilities.

In the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, interest expense on the lease liability is presented separately from the depreciation charge for the right-of-use asset. In the statement of cash flows, cash payments for the principal portion of the lease liability are presented within financing activities and cash payments for the interest portion of the lease liability are presented within operating activities. Short-term lease payments for leases of low value assets and variable lease payments not included in the measurement of the lease liability are included within operating activities.

For short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets, the Company applies the recognition exemption. For these leases, the Company recognises the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the pattern of the lessee's benefit.

The company as a lessor:

Leases for which the Company is a lessor continue to be classified as finance or operating leases. Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership to the lesses are classified as operating leases. Lease classification is made at the inception of the lease, which is the earlier of the date of the lease agreement and the date of commitment by the parties to the principal provisions of the lease.

When the Company is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for the head lease and the sublease as two separate contracts. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the rightof-use asset arising from the head lease.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Leases (continued)

Leased assets are presented in the statement of financial position according to their nature and are tested for impairment in accordance with the company's accounting policy on impairment. Depreciable leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's accounting policy on depreciation. Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the pattern in which benefit from the use of the underlying asset is diminished. Initial direct costs incurred in obtaining an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset.

Amounts due from lessees under a finance lease are presented in the statement of financial position as receivables at the amount of the Company's net investment in the lease and include initial direct costs. Finance lease income is allocated to accounting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Company's net investment in the finance lease.

When a contract includes lease and non-lease components, the Company applies IFRS 15 to allocate the consideration under the contract to each component.

Taxation

Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Current tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to set off its current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities are not recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries/associates/interests in joint arrangements where the company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries/associates/interests in joint arrangements where it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the temporary difference can be utilised and it is probable that the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future.

Corporate income tax expenses in relation to the subsidiaries incorporated in Latvia are included in financial statement based on management calculations according to laws of Republic of Latvia.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Taxation (continued)

Based on the new Corporate Income tax law of the Republic of Latvia announced in 2017, starting from 1 January 2018 corporate income tax will be applicable to distributed profits and several expenses that would be treated as profit distribution. In case of reinvestment of profit, corporate income tax shall not be applicable corporate income tax rate has increased from the 15% to 20%.

In accordance with International Accounting Standard No 12 "Income Taxes" requirements, in cases where income tax is payable at a higher or lower rate, depending on whether the profit is distributed, the current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate applicable to undistributed profits. In Latvia the applicable rate for undistributed profits is 0%.

Transitional conditions provisions which increased taxable income in the years till 2018 will be possible use to reduce taxable income in following years for the amount of their decrease. These provisions do not create deferred tax assets on 31 December 2017 and following years due to the fact that in situation when different tax rates are applicable on distributed and undistributed profit deferred tax has to be calculated using tax rate applicable to undistributed profit, i.e. 0%.

Starting from year 2018 corporate income tax will be calculated at the profit distribution (20/80 from net amount to be paid to shareholders). Corporate income tax will be disclosed as tax payable at the period when shareholders decide to distribute profit.

Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except when it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly to equity, in which case the current and deferred tax is also dealt with in other comprehensive income or in equity, as appropriate.

Current tax is based on the taxable result for the period. The taxable result for the period differs from the result as reported in profit or loss because it excludes items which are non-assessable or disallowed and it further excludes items that are taxable or deductible in other periods. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Where income taxes are payable at a higher or lower rate, if part or all of the net profit or retained earnings is paid out as a dividend to shareholders of the entity then current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate applicable to undistributed profits.

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Employee benefits

The company contributes towards the state pension in accordance with local legislation. The only obligation of the company is to make the required contributions. Costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Currency translation

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in their functional currency, being the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purposes of the group financial statements, the results and financial position of each entity are expressed in Euro, which is the functional currency of the company.

In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity's functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are re-translated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined.

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not re-translated. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items and on the retranslation of monetary items are included in profit or loss. Exchange differences arising on the re-translation of non-monetary items carried at fair value are included in profit or loss for the period except for differences arising on the re-translation of non-monetary items in respect of which gains or losses are recognised in other comprehensive income. For such nonmonetary items, any exchange component of that gain or loss is also recognised in other comprehensive income.

For the purpose of presenting group financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group's foreign operations (including comparatives) are expressed in Euro using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period. Income and expenses items (including comparatives) are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuated significantly during the period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity and transferred to the Group Exchange Reserves. Such translation differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation is disposed of.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the company's cash management are included as a component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the statement of cash flows and arc presented in current liabilities on the statement of financial position.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

2 Significant accounting policies (continued)

Dividends

Dividends to holders of equity instruments are recognised as liabilities in the period in which they are declared. Dividends to holders of equity instruments are recognised directly to equity.

3 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the process of applying the group's and company's accounting policies, management has made no judgements which can significantly affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements and, at the end of the reporting period, there were no key assumptions concerning the future, or any other key sources of estimation uncertainty, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year other than as disclosed in notes 15, 17 and also as disclosed below:

Assessment for impairment of assets

The group reviews property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investments, loans receivable, trade receivables, to evaluate whether events or changes indicate that that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The company reviews investment in subsidiaries, loans receivable, trade receivables and other investment. At the period-end there was no objective evidence of impairment in this respect.

Furthermore, financial assets measured at amortised cost are tested in terms of the new ECL model.

In addition, the group tests goodwill annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill might be impaired. Determining whether the carrying amount of goodwill can be realised requires an estimation of the recoverable amount of the cash generating units.

Goodwill arising on a business combination is allocated, to the cash-generating units ("CGUs") that are expected to benefit from that business combination.

The carrying amount of goodwill amounting to € 13,184,904 arises on a business combination made in 2014 and has been allocated to the business of SIA Baltic Container Terminals.

The recoverable amounts of the CGUs are determined from value in use calculations. The key assumptions for value in use calculations are those regarding the discount rates, growth rates and expected changes to selling prices and direct costs during the period. The directors estimate discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and specific risks. The growth rates are based on forecasts which are based on past experience and estimates which the directors consider to be appropriate in the circumstances. Changes in selling price and direct costs are based on best practices and expectations of future changes in the market. The group prepares cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent financial budgets approved by directors.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

3 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

The assessment of recoverability of the carrying amount of goodwill includes:

  • · forecasted projected cash flows for the next 5 years and projection of terminal value using the perpetuity method;
  • · growth rate of 5% for next five years and 2% till perpetuity (2019: 2%); and
  • · use of 7.51% (pre-tax) (2019: 8.95%) to discount the projected cash flows to net present values.

Based on the above assessment, the directors expect the carrying amount of goodwill to be recoverable and there is no impairment in value of the goodwill.

Useful life and revaluation of property, plant and equipment

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment are assessed at each balance sheet date and changed, if necessary, to reflect the directors current view on their remaining useful lives in the light of changes in technology, the remaining prospective economic utilisation of the assets and their physical condition.

Effective from 1 January 2016, "BCT" has assessed the remaining useful lives of all buildings, structures and areas of cargo storage based on the evaluation performed by a certified independent valuator. As a result, the useful life of the majority of the above-noted assets was prolonged. After this change, the useful life of the buildings range from 20 year to 90 years.

The directors evaluate whether there have been significant changes in the fair values of property which is carried at revalued amounts. The directors consider that the fair value of the revalued property approximate the carrying amounts, and therefore, no significant adjustments to the carrying amounts of the property are necessary as of 31 December 2020.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

4 Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standard and International Financial Reporting Standards

Initial application of International Financial Reporting Standard

IAS 1 & IAS 8 Amendment - The amendments clarify the definition of material and how it should be applied by including in the definition guidance that until now has featured else where in IFRS Standards. In addition, the explanations accompanying the definition have been improved. Finally, the amendments ensure that the definition of material is consistent across all IFRS Standards. These amendments are effective as from 1 January 2020 and these changes have been adopted by the European Union.

International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective

At the date of approval of these financial statements, a number of International Financial Reporting Standards were either not yet endorsed by the European Union or were not yet applicable of the Group and the Company.

Amendments to IAS 1

The amendments affect only the presentation of liabilities in the statement of financial position not the amount or timing of recognition of any asset, liability income or expenses, or the information that entities disclose about those items. They:

  • · clarify that the classification of liabilities as current or non-current should be based on rights that are in existence at the end of the reporting period and align the wording in all affected paragraphs to refer to the "right" to defer settlement by at least twelve months and make explicit that only rights in place "at the end of the reporting period" should affect the classification of a liability;
  • clarify that classification is unaffected by expectations about whether an entity will exercise its right to defer settlement of a liability; and
  • make clear that settlement refers to the transfer to the counterparty of cash, equity instruments, other assets or services.

The directors anticipate that the adoption of other International Reporting Standards that were in issue at the date of authorisation of these financial statements, but not yet effective, will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Group in the period of initial application.

The amendments are applied retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, with early application permitted.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

Segment information 5

The group operates one main business activity which is the operation of a sea terminal in Riga, Latvia. Apart from this the group also owns an investment property in Riga which it rents to third parties. Each of these operating segments is managed separately as each of these lines requires local resources.

The accounting policy for identifying segments is based on internal management reporting information that is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker.

Revenue reported below represents revenue generated from external customers. There were no intersegment sales in the year. The group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are direct sales attributable to each business activity.

The group operates solely in Latvia.

The group has in total two customers whose respective revenue generation exceeds 10% of the total Group's revenue. These two customers' represent 28% and 21% (2019 - 29% and 22%) of the cargo handling business.

Measurement of operating segment profit or loss, assets and liabilities

Segment profit represents the profit earned by each segment after allocation of central administration costs and finance costs, other than that related to the bonds issued by the holding company, based on services and finance provided. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the group's accounting policies described in note 2.

Reconciliations of reportable segment revenues, profit or loss, assets and liabilities to consolidated totals are reported below:

Profit before tax 2020 2019 € e Total profit for reportable segments 5,532,780 7,292,074 Unallocated amounts: Bond interest expense (1,855,000) (1,855,000) Other unallocated amounts (192,028) (216,881) 3,485,752 5,220,193 Assets 2020 2019 € € Total assets for reportable segments 70,806,614 68,701,194 Unallocated amounts: Goodwill 13,184,904 13,184,904 Trade and other receivables 36,591 103,300 Loans and receivables 15,931,204 12,886,709 Cash and cash equivalents 390,745 433,837 100,350,056 95,309,943

5

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

Segment information (continued)
Liabilities 2020
C
2019
Total liabilities for reportable segments
Unallocated amounts
14,333,472 12,487,689
Debt Securities in issue 34,716,456 34,648,036
Trade and other payables 1,003,119 1,074,473
50,053,047 48,210,196

The group's revenue and results from continuing operations from external customers and information about its asset and liabilities by reportable segments are detailed below:

Cargo
handling
and storage
of containers
2020
Property
rental
2020
E
Unallocated
2020
Total
2020
Continuing operations
Revenue 15,832,369 - 15,832,369
Other operating income 231,295 372,976 - 604,271
Operating income 16,063,664 372,976 - 16,436,640
Investment income / (loss) 274,591 (463,000) 458 (187,951)
Interest expense 324,614 1,855,000 2,179,614
Profit/(loss) before tax 5,939,599 (406,819) (2,047,028) 3,485,752
Depreciation and amortisation 2,114,253 327 2,114,580
Segment assets 66,079,696 4,726,918 29,543,444 100,350,056
Capital expenditure 4,096,324 4,096,324
Segment liabilities 14,285,287 48,185 35,719,575 50,053,047
Income tax expense 273,072 50 15,368 288,490

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

5 Segment information (continued)

Cargo
handling
and storage
of containers
2019
Property
rental
2019
e
Unallocated
2019
Total
2019
Continuing operations
Revenue 16,614,321 16,614,321
Other operating income 124,075 464,212 588,287
Operating income 16,738,396 464,212 - 17,202,608
Investment income 279,285 68,337 829 348,451
Interest expense 278,400 1,855,000 2,133,400
Profit/(loss) before tax 6,980,188 112,561 (1,872,556) 5,220,193
Depreciation and amortisation 1,578,694 360 1,579,054
Segment assets 63,522,856 5,253,211 26,533,876 95,309,943
Capital expenditure 7,083,331 1 11 7,083,331
Segment liabilities 12,514,377 48,185 35,647,635 48,210,197
Income tax expense 301,202 50 14,951 316,203

6 Revenue

Revenue represents the amount receivable for services rendered during the year, net of any indirect taxes, as follows:

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
E e
Cargo handling and
storage of containers 15,832,369 16,614,321

The current year group revenue is made up of revenue from cargo handling amounting to € 14,509,370 (2019: € 15,262,449) and revenue from storage of containers amounting to € 1,322,999 (2019: € 1,351,872). All this revenue is recognised over time. Contracts with customers for cargo handling and the storage of containers generally have an original expected duration of one year or less and are recognised in terms of the Group's accounting policies for revenues.

7 Other operating income

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
E
Rental and related income 518,848 550,948 367,976 235,328
Income from sale of fixed assets 53.079 t
Other operating income 32,344 37,339 5,000 7.969
604,271 588,287 372,976 243,297

The rental and related income of the holding company is as a result of the cross border merger with Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA, as disclosed in Note 35.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

8

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Interest income on bank deposits
Interest income on related
373 1,177 373 424
party loans 274,591 344,808 2,059,970 2,054,342
Total interest income on financial
assets not classified at fair
value through profit and loss
Loss on revaluation of investment
274,964 345,985 2,060,343 2,054,766
property
Income from
(463,000) (463,000)
other investments 85 2,466 85 405
(187,951) 348,451 1,597,428 2,055,171

9 Finance costs

Group Holding company
20720 2019 20220 2019
Interest on bank loans and overdraft 202,935 162.910 i
Interest on lease liabilities 121,679 115.490 1
Interest on debt securities in issue 1.855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000
2,179,614 2,133,400 1,855,000 1,855,000

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

10 Profit before tax

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
This is stated after charging
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 1,944,862 1,419,878 327 150
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 112,615 93,153
Amortisation 57,103 66.024 . T
Utilities, maintenance, transport and
other operating costs
Fuel, lubricants, spare parts and other
1,594,916 1,468,445
materials 790,267 1,034,861
4,499,763 4,082,361 327 150

The amount that is payable to the auditor is as follows:

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
20,000 22,350 3,000 3,000
31,450 33,100
2,300 900 1,000 900
3,500
57,250 56,350 4,000 3,900

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

11 Key management personnel compensation

Group Holding company
20220 2019 2020 2019
Directors' compensation
Short-term benefits:
Fees 15,000 15.000 15.000 15.000
Other key management
personnel:
Short-term benefits:
Management remuneration 590,635 518,719 1
605,635 533,719 15,000 15,000

12 Staff costs and employee information

Group Holding company
20220 2019 2020 2019
Staff costs:
Wages and salaries 3,206,342 3,178,422 -
Social security costs 766,094 761,853 -
3,972,436 3,940,275 -

The average number of persons employed during the year, including executive directors, was made up as follows:

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Operations 177 175 - .
Administration 12 12
189 187

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

13 Income tax expense

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
e
Current tax expense 259,448 85,245 15,368 14.951
Deferred tax expense (note 26) 29,042 230,958
288,490 316,203 15,368 14.951

Tax applying the statutory domestic income tax rate and the income tax expense for the year are reconciled as follows:

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Profit before tax 3,485,752 5,220,193 (387,071) 188,316
Tax at the applicable
rate of 35%
1,220,013 1,827,068 (135,475) 65,911
Tax effect of:
Disallowed expenditure 132,685 86,318 132,685 86,318
Income subject to lower tax rates (56,421) (54,872) (56,421) (54,872)
Different tax rates of subsidiaries
operating in other jurisdictions (1,435,138) 1 1
Income eliminated on consolidation 1,708,210 -
Decrease in fair value of investment
property 162,050 162,050
Income not subject to tax (1,442,909) (1,542,311) (87,471) (82,406)
Income tax expense
for the year 288,490 316.203 15,368 14,951

Based on the Corporate Income tax law of the Republic of Latvia, corporate income tax ("CIT") is applicable to distributed profits and several expenses that would be treated as profit distribution. In case of reinvestment of profit CIT shall not be applicable CIT rate is 20%. In Latvia the applicable rate for undistributed profits is 0%.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

Dividend 14

Caracter

No final dividend is being recommended for the year ended 31 December 2020 (2019 - € 8,000,000 equivalent to Euro 160 per share).

15 Property, plant and equipment

assets under
Land and
Plant and
fittings and
Total
buildings
equipment
equipment
construction





Cost or valuation
3,614,188
At 01.01.2019
33,280,815
15,832,644
1,223,146
53,950,793
6,866,511
65,905
74,799
75,616
7,082,831
Additions
7,009,349
7,009,349
Revaluation
(60,368)
(45,288)
(105,656)
Disposals
256,035
Reclassification
24,392
71,316
(381,897)
(30,154)
At 01.01.2020
40,620,998
10,098,802
67,907,163
15,872,284
1,315,079
23,941
140,810
3,691,273
4,093,244
Additions
237,220
(63,094)
(7,560)
(150,269)
Disposals
(79,615)
(13,344,296)
7,387,405
109,966
(5,838,975)
Reclassification and sale and leaseback
7,950
48,032,344
1,480,634
66,011,163
At 31.12.2020
16,059,966
438,219
Accumulated
depreciation
16,849,704
At 01.01.2019
5,942,195
10,023,529
883,980
991,965
991,965
Revaluation
103,858
Provision for the year
719,917
596,103
1,419,878
(46,413)
(91,701)
Eliminated on disposal
(45,288)
19,169,846
7,654,077
10,573,219
942,550
At 01.01.2020
Provision for the year
655,384
1,944,862
1,170,152
119,325
-
(61,974)
(99,399)
Eliminated on disposal
(37,425)
8,824,229
1,024,450
11,166,629
21,015,309
At 31.12.2020
1
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019
32,966,921
5,299,065
372,529
10,098,802
48,737,317
39,208,115
4,893,337
456,184
438,219
44,995,854
At 31.12.2020
olvup Furniture Fixed

At the end of the previous year the Group has revalued property, which includes warehouses complex, administrative buildings, open areas for cargo storage, access roads to railway and warehouse building completed in January 2020, which was presented under fixed assets under construction as of 31 December 2019 in the amount of € 7,266,855, with estimating total fair value of € 39,550,000. The new fair value was determined based on the independent certified expert valuation dated 3 February 2020. As a result of the revaluation in 2019, the fair value of the revalued property increased by € 6,017,384. The Group has chosen to restate the gross carrying amount and accumulated depreciation of the revalued assets proportionally to the change in carrying amount.

The Group's management evaluated whether there have been significant changes in the fair values of property, which is carried at revalued amounts as of 31 December 2020. Based on the analysis, management concluded that the fair value of the revalued property approximates the carrying amounts, and, therefore, no significant adjustments to the carrying amounts of the property are necessary as of 31 December 2020.

The fair value was determined based on income approach. The valuation corresponds to Level 3 of fair value determination hierarchy as per IFRS 13. The main Level 3 inputs used by the Group are discount rates, terminal yields, expected vacancy rates and rental rates estimated by external certified valuator based on comparable transactions and industry data.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

15 Property, plant and equipment (continued)

Group (continued)

In estimating the fair value of the properties, the highest and best use of the property is its current use. The fair value measurement of the group's land and buildings is classified as Level 3 (2019 - Level 3) at the end of the reporting period.

The following table summarizes the key quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements as of 31 December 2020.

Unobservable inputs 2020
Amount
2019
Amount
Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair
value
Discount rate 11.95% 11.95% The higher the discount rate and capitalisation
Capitalisation rate 10.95% 10.95% rate, the lower the fair value
Expected utilisation rate 68 - 73% 68 - 73% The higher the utilisation rate, the higher the fair
value

The carrying amount of land and buildings that would have been included in the financial statements had these assets been carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses is € 25,895,778 (2019: € 25,203,317).

The depreciation charge is presented within cost of sales and administrative expenses in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

Holding company

fittings and
equipment
Cost or valuation
At 01.01.2019
Acquired upon merger (note 35) 1,705
At 01.01.2020 1,705
Additions 791
At 31.12.2020 2,496
Accumulated
depreciation
At 01.01.2019 11
Provision for the year 353
At 01.01.2020 353
Provision for the year 327
At 31.12.2020 680
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019 1,352
At 31.12.2020 1,816

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

16 Intangible assets

Group
Computer
Software
6
Cost
At 01.01.2019 963,776
Additions 500
At 01.01.2020 964,276
Additions 3,080
Reclassification 1,430
Disposals (8,113)
At 31.12.2020 960,673
Accumulated Depreciation
At 01.01.2019
Provision for the year
284,296
66,024
At 01.01.2020 350,320
Provision for the year 57 103
Disposals 11 (8,112)
At 31.12.2020 399,311
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019 613,956
At 31.12.2020 561,362

Computer software pertains to the terminal operating software used to control and manage the operations throughout the terminal.

The amortisation expenses on intangible assets has been included in the line item "Administrative expenses" in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

The group holds software with a carrying amount of € 475,873 (2019: € 505,928) and will be fully amortised in 15 years.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

17 Investment property

Group and Holding Company

Holding
Group Company
Fair value
At 01.01.2019 5,115,000
Acquired upon merger (note 35) - 5,115,000
At 01.01.2020 5,115,000 5,115,000
Fair value movement (463,000) (463,000)
At 31.12.2020 4,652,000 4,652,000
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019 5,115,000 5,115,000
At 31.12.2020 4,652,000 4,652,000

The fair value of investment properties has been arrived at on the basis of recent valuations carried out by independent professionally qualified valuators on the basis set out below. In estimating the fair values of properties, the highest and best use of the properties was used. The fair value of the group's investment property has been arrived at using Level 3 (2019 - Level 3) inputs as defined in IFRS.

The expenses incurred in operating the investment property amounted to € 147,773 (2019 - € 101,644),

Investment property carried at € 4,570,000

The investment property represents a building in Riga, Latvia. The fair value has been determined based on an independent certified expert's valuation dated 4 March 2021. The fair value has been determined based on the income approach assuming utilisation rates from 68% to 100% (2019 - 83% to 100%) discount rate of 8.96% (2019 - 9.47%) for the forecasted period, projected annual growth rate of 2.5% (2019 - 2.5%) and a capitalisation rate of 6.46% (2019 - 6.97%). The higher the discounting rate, the lower the fair value. The higher the utilisation rate, the fair value. As a result of this revaluation, the fair value of the investment property has decreased by € 463,000. This decrease has been solely due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has led the independent expert to adjust the occupancy rates of the property.

Investment property carried at € 82,000

The investment property represents a land in the territory of Latvia. The fair value has been determined based on independent certified expert's valuation dated 30 January 2018. The fair value has been determined based on the income approach assuming that the land plot is separated in 3 land plots and certain investments in infrastructure are made and sold within a two year period. Discount rate applied is 8.12%.

The Group's management evaluated whether there have been significant changes in the fair value of investment property since December 2017 and concluded that the fair value approximates the carrying amount.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

17 Investment property (continued)

Operating leases - as Lessor

Operating leases related to investment property owned by the company with lease terms of between 5-10 years. The rental income earned by the group under operating leases amounted to €367,976 (2019 - € 464,212). The rental income derived by the company under operating leases subsequent to the merger as disclosed in Note 35 amounted to € 367,976 (2019 - €235,328). Direct operating expenses incurred by the group are € 147,446 (2019 - € 134,804) and those by the company are € 147,446 (2019 - € 69,373) in relation to the investment property during the year. In 2020, the income relating to variable lease payments by the company that do not depend on an index or a rate amounted to € 224,564 (2019 - € 209,030). The unguaranteed residual values do not represent a significant risk for the Company, as they relate to property which is location with a stable value over the last few years. The Company did not identify any indications that this situation will change.

At the end of the reporting period, the respective lessees had outstanding commitments under non-cancellable undiscounted lease payments for operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Group and Holding Company

2020
E
2019
Within less than 1 year 197,660 198,489

18 Right-Of-Use assets

Container
Land Piers Crane Tota
Cost
Af 31.12.2018
At 1 January upon initial adoption of IFRS 16
1,513,114 1,118,441 0 2,631,555
At 31.12.2019
Additions
1,513,114 1,118,441 5,838,974 2,631,555
5,838,974
At 31.12.2020 1,513,114 1,118,441 5,838,974 8,470,529
Accumulated depreciation
At 31.12.2018
Provision for the year
53,562 39,591 -
93,153
At 31.12.2019
Provision for the year
53,562
53,562
39,591
39,591
19,462 93,153
112,615
At 31.12.2020 107,124 79,182 19,462 205,768
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019
1,459,552 1,078,850 2,538,402
At 31.12.2020 1,405,990 1,039,259 5,819,512 8,264,761

The Group leases land and piers. The average lease term is 28 years, In the Group entered into a sale and leaseback transaction in container crane to refinance a previous facility linked to the acquisition of this asset. The cash flows arising from this transaction are included in the cash flows from financing activities in the statement of cash flows. No gain or loss was recognised which arose from this transaction. Additional information is disclosed in Note 25. The useful life of the crane is 20 years. The maturity analyses of lease liabilities is presented in Note 25.

2020
2019
Amounts recognised in profit and loss:
Depreciation expense on right-of-use assets
Interest expense on lease liabilities
112.615
121.679
93,153
115,490
234.294 208,643

Tolal cash outflow for leases amounted to € 210,074 (2019: € 103,004).

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

19 Financial assets
Investments in subsidiaries
Holding company
These are stated at cost and comprise: Investment
in subsidiaries
Carrying amount
At 31.12.2019 26,898,805
At 31.12.2020 26,898,805

The company's proportion of ownership interest in subsidiaries at 31 December 2020 and their principal activities are as follows:

Proportion of
ownership
interest
0/0
Principal
activities
Mariner Finance Baltic SIA
Baltic Container Terminals SIA
(indirectly through Mariner Finance Baltic SIA)
100 (2019 - 100%)
100 (2019 - 100%)
Holding company
Maritime operations

(i) In June 2019, Mariner Battic Holdings SIA was merged into Mariner Finance PLC. As a result of this merger, the investment property of the Group previously owned by Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA is now owned by Mariner Finance PLC.

The registered offices of the following subsidiaries are:

Mariner Finance Baltic SIA - 1, Merkela Street, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia. Baltic Container Terminals SIA - 32, Uriekstes iela, Riga, LV-1005, Latvia

These represent the non-consolidated results of the following:

2020
2019
Capital and reserves:
Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA - 43,943,724
Mariner Finance Baltic SIA 34,185,008 31,371,234
Profit or loss:
Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA - 112,561
Mariner Finance Baltic SIA 2,813,774 (617,436)

The above results for Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA are the results up to the date of merger, as described in note 35.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

19 Financial assets (continued)


Loans receivable Group Holding Company
Loan to Related Other Loan to Loan
to
parent party
loans
loans Total parent subsidiaries Total
Amortised cost
At 31.12.2019
18,855,416 1,727,671 20,583,087 12,886,709 38,230,844 51,117,553
Less: Amount
expected to be
setlled within 12
months (shown
under current assets)
Amount expected
to be settled
after 12 months 18,855,416 1,727,671 20,583,087 12,886,709 38,230,844 51,117,553
Amortised cost
At 31.12.2020
22,511,635 2,030,974 3,079 24,545,688 15,931,204 35,411,651 51,342,855
Less: Amount
expected to be
settled within 12
months (shown
under current assets)
414,234 335,488 749,722
Amount expected
to be settled
after 12 months 22,097,401 1,695,486 3,079 23,795,966 15,931,204 35,411,651 51,342,855
Holding company
Group
Loan Related Loan Loan
to party Other to to
parent loans loans Total parent subsidiaries Total
Amortised cost
At 01.01.2019
22,464,271 13,276,930 33,770,000 47,046,930
Advances 22,464,271
4,391,145
3,134,400 7,525,545 2,344,856 2,344,856
Dividend (8,000,000) (8,000,000) (8,000,000) (8,000,000)
Cross border merger 5,264,923 6,400,196 11,665,119
Repayments (1,406,729) (1,406,729) (1,939,352) (1,939,352)
At 01.01.2020 18,855,416 1,727,671 20,583,087 12,886,709 38,230,844 51,117,553
Advances and interest charged 5,586,387 394,136 3,079 5,983,602 4,974,663 4,974,663
Repayments (1,930,168) (90,833) (2,021,001) (1,930,168) (2,819,193) (4,749,361)
At 31.12.2020 22,511,635 2,030,974 3,079 24,545,688 15,931,204 35,411,651 51,342,855

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

19 Financial assets (continued)

Loans receivable (continued)

Loan to subsidiaries and related party

Holding company:

The amounts owed by subsidiaries as at December 2020 are € 1,641,651 (December 2019 - € 4,460,844) and bear no interest and are repayable on demand. The remaining loan due by subsidiary of € 33,770,000 (2019 - € 33,770,000) bears interest at the rate of 6% and is repayable by June 2024.

Loan to parent

Holding company:

The amount owed by parent company is interest free and repayable on demand, however it is not expected to be repaid within twelve months after the end of the reporting period.

Group:

As of 31 December 2020, the Group had several outstanding loan agreements with Mariner Capital Limited for the nominal amounts of € 1,700,000, € 2,250,000, € 400,000, € 400,000 respectively. The loans issued should be repaid by 31 December 2025, 19 June 2022, 31 July 2026 and 15 June 2021, respectively. All loans are not secured. All loans carry an interest rate of 3.5 % per annum. During the reporting year the calculated interest for these loans was € 211,724 (2019: € 196,950),

As of 31 December 2020, the Group had one outstanding loan agreement with Mariner Logistics SIA for the nominal amount of € 3,134,000 respectively. The interest rate for the loan is 3.5% per annum. Loan is not secured. During the reporting year Mariner Logistics SIA has paid back € 90,833 (2019: € 1,486,250). Calculated interest for the reporting year is € 58,648 (2019: € 79,521). The loan should be repaid by 27 February 2024.

During the reporting year the Group had issued a new loan to Mariner Logistics SIA for the amount of € 331,269. Interest rate for the loan is 3.5% per annum. Loan is not secured. Calculated interest for the reporting year is € 4,219. The loan should be repaid by 1 March 2021.

20 Inventories

Group Holding company
2020
2019
2020
2019
Spare parts 321,836 342,682 1
Raw materials 83,331 86.788 1 -
Fuel 16,637 20,400 1 F
Other 16,719 15,385 -
438,523 465,255 1

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

21 Trade and other receivables

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Trade receivables 2,789,596 3.113.973 23.782 25,812
Other receivables 119,130 233,443 20.494 33.279
Accrued income 517,807 517,807
Prepayments 71,196 49.397 16,097 13.147
2,979,922 3,396,813 578,180 590,045

Trade and other receivables are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

The accrued income represents the interest accrued from Mariner Finance Baltic SIA as at year-end on the loans and receivables, described in note 19.

22 Trade and other payables

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
E
Trade payables 582.577 586,196 14.037 6.453
Other payables 375.923 374.699 14.182 31.841
Accrued interest 945.455 941,978 945.455 941.978
Other accruals 498,778 437,280 52,856 51,802
2,402,733 2,340,153 1.026.530 1,032,074

No interest is charged on trade and other payables.

23 Bank loans and overdrafts

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
Bank loans 655,889 2,347,826 -
Bank overdrafts 4,920,020 6,016,399
Less: amount due for settlement
within 12 months (shown under
current liabilities) (5,226,956) (6,323,335) -
Amount due for settlement
after 12 months 348,953 2.040.890 1

The bank loans and overdrafts are repayable as follows:

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
On demand or within one year 5,226,956 6,323,335
In the second year 306,937 1,691,937 -
In the third year 42.016 306,937
Forth year onwards 42.016
5,575,909 8,364,225 1

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

23 Bank loans (continued)

The maturity of the loan in amount of € 348,952 as of 31 December 2020 is 30 April 2023. Average interest rate for long term loan in 2020 was 3% (2019: 3 %).

At the beginning of the reporting year, the Group had a balance of debt to the bank in the amount of € 1,385,000, In the reporting year, the Group has a line of credit agreement, overdraft and guarantee facility agreement with a Latvian commercial bank. The line of credit is € 6,000,000, and limit for overdraft and guarantee is € 6,000,000. Average interest rate for the overdraft and line of credit in 2020 was 3%: The line of credit, overdraft and guarantee facility is 31 August 2021, respectively. The Group used € 3,135,000 from the loan amount and also fully repaid the debt to the bank in the amount of € 4,520,000 as a result, the balance of debt is zero. The average interest rate on a loan in 2020 was 3%. The loan was refinanced as a finance lease in 2020 (note 25).

As of 31 December 2020, the overdraft's balance was in the amount of € 3,280,527 (2019: € 4,386,458). As of 31 December 2020, the line of credit's balance was in the amount of € 1,639,493 (2019: € 1,629,941).

The borrowings from credit institutions are secured by the following agreements: mortgage collaterals and commercial pledge agreement, totalling € 21,204,262, which includes all movable property owned by the Group as of date of signing of the pledge agreement and in the future, cession agreement on trade receivables.

24 Other financial liabilities

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
E E
Other loans 64,854 15,144 9,350 15,846
Deferred income 16,620 27,699 1
81,474 42,843 9,350 15,846
Amount due for settlement
within 12 months (shown under
current liabilities)
-
Amount due for settlement
after 12 months
81,474 42,843 9,350 15,846

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

Lease Liabilities 25

Group
2020 2019
Maturity analysis:
Year 1 697,349 49,074
Year 2 699,698 51,635
Year 3 3,231,201 53,984
Year 4 58,705 56,439
Year 5 61,677 58,705
Onwards 2,252,465 2,314,144
7,001,095 2,583,981
Group
2020 2019
Within 1 year 697,349 49,074
After 1 year 6,303,746 2,534,907
7,001,095 2,583,981

The group does not face a significant liquidity risk with regard to its lease liabilities.

The group has a land lease and piers agreement with the Riga Freeport Authority which is valid until 22 March 2047. The annual rent charge is € 92,272 (2019: € 92,272) and € 70,792 (2019: € 70,792). At the end of the reporting period, the group had the following outstanding commitments:

In the reporting year, the Group entered into a sale and leaseback transaction in connection with a container crane to refinance a previous facility linked to the acquisition of this asset. Lease interest consists of a fixed portion 1.75% and a variable element of 3 month EURIBOR. The maturity of the loan is 15 November 2023. The leased asset with net book value of € 4,466,190 as of 31 December 2020 serves as a collateral for the lease. The Group has paid €1,318,973 upfront on the initial date of the lease.

Group
2020 2019
Maturity analysis:
Within 1 year 808,778 163,064
2 to 5 year 4,472,732 652,256
More than 5 years 3,488,178 3,651,242
8,769,688 4,466,562

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

26 Deferred taxation

Group

Other
Opening
balance
comprehensive
income
Recognised Closing
in profit or loss balance
2020
Arising on:
Unremitted earnings earmarked for
future distribution 230,958 29,042 260,000
230,958 - 29,042 260,000
2019
Arising on:
Unremitted earnings earmarked for
future distribution = : 1 230,958 230,958
- 230,958 230,958

Taxation in Latvia

In years prior to 2017 the Deferred tax for the period until 2035 was calculated at 3% tax rate, which represents the rate that had been substantively enacted for the Company based on Certificate No.33 for the right to apply direct tax relief expiring on 31 December 2035. Deferred tax liability on revaluation of fixed assets that is expected to be settled after 2035 was calculated at standard rate of 15% based on Latvian law on Corporate income tax enacted at the time.

Based on the new Corporate Income tax law of the Republic of Latvia announced in 2017, starting from 1 January 2018 corporate income tax (CIT) will be applicable to distributed profits and several expenses that would be treated as profit distribution. In case of reinvestment of profit CIT shall not be applied. The applicable CIT rate has increased from the 15% to 20%. The Company has rights to apply direct tax relief expiring on 31 December 2035 and reduce calculated tax amount by 80%.

Under International Accounting Standard 12, if Income taxes are payable at a higher or lower rate if part or all of the net profit or retained earnings is paid out as a dividend to shareholders of the entity then current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate applicable to undistributed profits. In Latvia, the applicable rate for undistributed profits is 0%. Therefore, in the individual financial statements the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of 31 December 2017 are released to the income statement for 2017 except for any deferred tax assets and liabilities related to the items accounted directly to the equity which are reversed through equity.

At 31 December 2020, the Group had unused tax credits in Baltic Container Terminal SIA of € 6,246,630 (2019 - € 3,502,855) for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised. The expiry date of the unutilised tax credit is 2035 as per currently enacted Latvian law on Corporate income tax.

The aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries for which no deferred tax liabilities have been recognised announts to € 19,289,393 (2019 -€15,549,028).

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

27 Debt securities in issue

Group and Holding company
2020 2019
Non-current
5.3% bonds redeemable 2024 34,716,456 34,648,036

The bonds are disclosed at the value of the proceeds less the net book amount of the unamortised issue costs as follows:

Face value of bonds 35,000,000 35,000,000
Issue costs 656.198 656,198
Accumulated amortisation (372,654) (304,234)

Net book amount
283,544 351,964
Amortised cost 34,716,456 34,648,036

In June 2014, the company issued an aggregate principal amount of € 35 million in Bonds, having nominal value of € 100 each, bearing interest at the rate of 5.3% per annum, payable in arrears. These bonds are unsecured pursuant and subject to terms and conditions in the prospectus dated 2 June 2014, are redeemable at their nominal value in July 2024.

The quoted market price as at 31 December 2020 for the 5.3% Bonds 2024 was € 106.5 (2019: € 105.2) The weighted average effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period was 5.2% (2019: 5.21%).

The market value of debt securities on the last trading day before the statement of financial position date was € 37,275,000 (2019: € 36,820,000).

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

28 Share capital

2020 and 2019
Issued and
Authorised
called up
e
50,000 ordinary shares of € 10 each,
all of which have been issued and called up
500.000 500,000

Reserves 29

Other equity

This represents a contribution of € 10,000,000 from the parent, Mariner Capital Limited. This amount is interest free, unsecured and carries no fixed date of repayment. This amount was recognised directly in equity since there is no contractual obligation to repay this amount.

Revaluation reserve

This represents the revaluation of the group's land and buildings consisting of the following:

(i) the increase in the revaluation reserve in 2017 resulting from the reversal of the deferred tax liability;

(ii) the increase in the revaluation reserve in 2019 resulting from the increase in fair value of the group's land and buildings.

According to Latvian Commercial Law requirements, the revaluation reserve cannot be distributed to shareholders.

Other reserves

These represent the effect on other equity recognised on acquisition of subsidiaries in 2013 and cross border merger of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA in 2019 (note 35).

30 Cash and cash equivalents

Group Holding company
2020 2019 2020 2019
្សា E up
Cash at bank 727,042 615.296 434,934 531,524

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on deposit rates.

Significant non-cash transactions

During 2019, the company did not distribute any dividends (2019: distribution of a a dividend of € 8,000,000, as described in Note 14, which amount was credited against a receivable from the parent).

As described in note 35, in 2019 the company took over the assets and liabilities of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA as a result of the merger into Mariner Finance p.1.c.

The above transactions did not involve the movement of cash equivalents and are therefore not reflected in the Statement of Cash Flows.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

31 Related party disclosures

The parent and ultimate parent company of the group is Mariner Capital Limited and MEH Holdings Limited, respectively, which are both incorporated in Malta. The registered address of both Mariner Capital Limited and MEH Holdings Limited is 37, Censu Tabone Street, St. Julians STJ 1218, Malta.

Both Mariner Capital Limited and MEH Holdings Limited prepare consolidated financial statements which may be obtained from the Malta Business Registry.

The directors consider the ultimate controlling party to be Marin Hill who indirectly owns 60% (2019) 60%) of Mariner Finance p.l.c.

During the year the group and company paid remuneration to key management personnel as disclosed in note 11.

During the year under review, the group and company entered into transactions with related parties as set out below.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

31 Related party disclosures (continued)

Group 2020 2019
Related
party
activity
Total
activity
% Related
party
activity
e
Total
activity
0/0
Administration
expenses
Related party
transactions with:
Parent 897,805 2,132,885 42 932,467 2,367,440 39
Investment income
Related party
transactions with:
Other related parties 274,591 275,049 100 344,808 348,451 વેત્ત્વ
Holding Company 2020 2019
Related Related
party Total party Total
activity
activity
0/0 activity
activity
06
Administration
expenses
Related party
transactions with:
Parent 30,000 236,347 13 30,000 185,779 16
Investment income
Related party
transactions with:
Subsidiaries 2,059,970 1,597,428 128 2,054,342 2,055,171 ਰੂਰ

Other related parties consist of related parties other than the parent, entities with a joint control or significant influence over the company, subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures in which the company sn a joint venturer and key management personnel of the company or its parent.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

31 Related party disclosures (continued)

No expense has been recognised during the year arising from bad and doubtful debts in respect of amounts due by related parties.

The terms and conditions of amounts owed by/to parent and related parties are disclosed in note 19, 21 and 29. These amounts are unsecured and no guarantees were given/received. The terms and conditions in respect of these amounts do not specify the nature of the consideration to be provided in settlement.

As at 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019, the group, through one of its subsidiaries, had issued a guarantee in favour of a related party for a bank loan amounting to € 1,600,000.

32 Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities

At 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019 the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities classified with current assets and current liabilities respectively approximated the fair values due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. The fair values of non-current financial assets that are not measured at fair value, other than investments in subsidiaries, and the fair values of non-current bank loans are not materially different from their carrying amounts due to their current rates of interest. The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities included in level 3 categories below, other than debt securities and derivates, have been determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on a discounted cash flow analysis, with the most significance inputs being the discount rate that reflects a market interest rate plus the credit risk of counter parties. The fair value of debt securities is disclosed in note 27.

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

For financial reporting purposes, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company determines when transfers are deemed to have occurred between Levels in the hierarchy at the end of each reporting period.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

32 Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)

The following tables provide an analysis of financial instruments, other than investments in subsidiaries that are not measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, other than those with carrying amounts that are reasonable approximations of fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3.

Fair value measurement at end of

Group

the reporting period using.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 rotal Carrying
amount
20220
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
Loans to parent
Loans to other related
22,511,635 22,511,635 22,511,635
parties 2,030,974 2,030,974 2,030,974
Other loans 3,079 3,079 3,079
24,545,688 24,545,688 24,545,688
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
at amortised cost
Debt securities 37,275,000 37,275,000 34,716,456
Bank loans 655,889 655,889 655,889
Bank overdrafts 4,920,020 4,920,020 4,920,020
37,275,000 5,575,909 42,850,909 40,292,365
2019
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
Loans to parent
Loans to other related
18,855,416 18,855,416 18,855,416
parties 1,727,671 1,727,671 1,727,671
20,583,087 20,583,087 20,583,087
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities
at amortised cost
Debt securities 36,820,000 36,820,000 34,648,036
Bank loans 2,347,826 2,347,826 2,347,826
Bank overdrafts 6,016,399 6,016,399 6,016,399
8,364,225 45,184,225 43,012,261

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

32 Fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities (continued)

Holding company

Fair value measurement at end of
the reporting period using:
Carrying
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total amount
2020
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
- receivables from
parent company 15,931,204 15,931,204 15,931,204
subsidiaries 33,770,000 33,770,000 33,770,000
related parties 1,641,651 1,641,651 1,641,651
Total 51,342,855 51,342,855 51,342,855
Financial liabilities
at amortised cost
- Debt securities 37,275,000 34,716,456
37,275,000
Total 37,275,000 37,275,000 34,716,456
Carrying
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total amount
2019
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
- receivables from
parent company 12,886,709 12,886,709 12,886,709
subsidiaries 33,770,000 33,770,000 33,770,000
related parties 4,460,844 4,460,844 4,460,844
Total 51,117,553 51,117,553 51,117,553
Financial liabilities
at amortised cost
- Debt securities 36,820,000 34,648,036
Total 1 34,648,036

In respect of the interest-free loans to parent, their fair values at year end are not materially different from their carrying amount, which takes into consideration the initial measurement of interest-free element as an adjustment through equity.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management

The group's activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks including foreign, currency, liquidity, interest rate risk and credit risk. The group's management seeks to minimize its potential adverse effects of financial risks on the group's financial performance.

The exposures to risk and the way risks arise, together with the group's and the company's objectives, policies and processes for managing and measuring these risks are disclosed in more detail below.

The objectives, policies and processes for managing financial risks and the methods used to measure such risks are subject to continual improvement and development.

Where applicable, any significant changes in the company's exposure to financial risks or the manner in which the company manages and measures these risks are disclosed below.

Where possible, the company and the group aim to reduce and control risk concentrations. Concentrations of financial risk arise when financial instruments with similar characteristics are influenced in the same way by changes in economic or other factors. The amount of the risk exposure associated with financial instruments sharing similar characteristics is disclosed in more detail in the notes to the financial statements.

Credit risk

Financial assets which potentially subject the company and group to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of loans receivable, trade receivables, and cash at bank which are measured at amortised cost.

In terms of IFRS 9, the Group and the Company apply an ECL model as apposed to an incurred loss model. Credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to credit control procedures and the large number of customers comprising the company's debtor base. Credit risk in relation to the loans and receivables due from related parties is also limited given the cash flows generated by the underlying subsidiary.

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, which is net of impairment losses, represents the company's maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of any collateral obtained. The Group's maximum exposure also includes the financial guarantee issued in favour of a related party for a bank loan with a carrying amount as at 31 December 2020 of € 1,600,000 (2019: € 1,600,000).

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Credit risk (continued)

The tables below detail, by credit risk rating grades, the gross carrying amount of financial assets and the exposure to financial guarantee contracts.

Group Holding
2019
20220
20220 2019
12m ECL 12m ECL 12m ECL 12m ECL
யு
Bank balances
External rating grades
A+ to BBB 392.546 237.622 103.261 62.428
Unrated 334.496 377,674 331,673 469.096
Gross/net carrying amount 727,042 615,296 434.934 531,524

Cash at bank is placed with reliable financial institutions. The credit rating of the major financial institutions, representing 54% (2019 - 39%) of the total cash at the end of the reporting period using Fitch credit rating symbols was AA- to BBB- (2019 - A+ to BBB). The remaining cash and at bank balance is held with financial institutions which are unrated.

Group Holding
2019
20220
2020 2019
12m ECL 12m ECL 12m ECL 12m ECL
E
Loans to related parties
Internal rating grades
Performing (i) 24,545,688 20,583,087 51.342.855 51,117,553
Gross/net carrying amount 24,545,688 20.583.087 51.342.855 51,117,553

i) Performing - The counterparty has a low risk of default and does not have any past due amounts (12m ECL).

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Credit risk (continued)

Group
12m Lifetime Lifetime Total
ECL ECL ECL
(not credit (credit
impaired) impared but
not POCI)
Chil
Financial guarantee contracts
Internal rating grades
Performing (i) 1,600,000 1,600,000
Maximum exposure at 31 December
2019 and at 31 December 2020 1,600,000 1,600,000
Group
2020 2019
Lifetime Lifetime
ECL ECL
(not credit
impaired)
(not credit
impaired)
Trade receivables tested individually
Internal rating grades
Performing (i) 1,692,183 1,787,779
Gross / net carrying amount at 31
December
1,692,183 1,787,779

i) Performing - The amounts are not credit-impaired. Lifetime ECLs apply under the simplified model.

62% (2019: 58%) of the Group's trade receivables as at year-end arises from two customers operating in the shipping industry.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Credit risk (continued)

Provision matrix

The table below details the risk profile of trade receivables (or contract assets or lease receivables) based on the Group's provision matrix.

Days past due - simplified approach
Not past
due
< 45 45 - 90 > 90 Total
6
2020
Trade receivables tested collectively
Estimated total gross carrying
amount at default
Lifetime ECL at 31 December 2020
814,390 252,835 6,969 125,996 1,200,190
(102,777)
Net carrying amount at 31
December 2020
1,097,413
Days past due - simplified approach
Not past
due
< 45 45 - 90 > 90 Total
2019
Trade receivables tested collectively
Estimated total gross carrying
amount at default
Lifetime ECL at 31 December 2019
934,865 351,600 9,553 55,588 1,351,606
(15,382)
Net carrying amount at 31
December 2019
1,336,224

The following table shows the movement in lifetime ECLs that has been recognised for trade receivables in accordance with the simplified approach set out in IFRS 9:

Lifetime ECL
(not credit-impaired)
Lifetime ECL
(credit-impaired but not
Poci)
Trade Trade Trade
receivables receivables receivables receivables
Trade
no SFC no SFC no SFC
(Collective) (Individual) (Collective) (Individual)
no SFC
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2019
1,336,224

1,787,779

1
e
Gross carrying amount at 31 December 2020 1,097,413 1,692,183 1 I

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Currency risk

Foreign currency transactions arise when the group buys or services whose price is denominated in a foreign currency, borrows or lends funds when the amount payable or receivable are denominated in a foreign currency, acquires or disposes of assets or incurs or settles a liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. Foreign currency transactions comprise mainly transactions in USD. The risk arising from foreign currency transactions is managed by regular monitoring of the relevant exchange rates and directors' reaction to material movements thereto.

The group is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from the below financial assets.

Foreign currency risk

USD and USD pegged
currencies
2020 2019
Trade and other receivables 1,143,741 1,020,118
Balance sheet exposure 1.143.741 1.020.118

Interest rate risk

The company and group has taken out bank, debt securities and other facilities to finance its operations as disclosed in notes 23, 24 and 27. The interest rates thereon and the terms of such borrowings are disclosed accordingly. The interest rates on loans receivable and cash are disclosed in notes 19 and 30.

The group is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk on borrowings and debt instruments carrying a floating interest rate and to fair value interest rate risk on borrowings and debt instruments carrying a fixed interest rate to the extent that they are measured at fair value. Investments in equity instruments are not exposed to interest rate risk.

Management monitors the movement in interest rates and, where possible, reacts to material movements in such rates by adjusting its selling prices or by restructuring its financing structure.

The carrying amounts of the company's financial instruments carrying a rate of interest at the end of the reporting period are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

Notes to the financial statements 31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Liquidity risk

The Group has as a net current liability position as at 31 December 2020 of € 3,447,209 (2019: € 4,175,284) , which primarily arises from the bank overdraft.

The company monitors and manages its risk to a shortage of funds by maintaining sufficient cash, by matching the maturity of both its financial assets and financial liabilities and by monitoring the availability of raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments.

The following maturity analysis for financial liabilities shows the remaining contractual maturities using the contractual undiscounted cash flows on the basis of the earliest date on which the group and company can be required to pay. The analysis includes both interest and principal cash flows.

Group

On demand
or within 5 years
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years and over Total
2020
Non-derivative
financial
liabilities
Non-interest
bearing 2,506,168 1 2,506,168
Fixed rate
instruments 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 35,927,500 43,347,500
Variable rate ្រ 5,594,219
instruments 5,245,266 306,937 42,016
Lease liabilities 754,974 4,037,344 489,192 3,488,178 8,769,688
10,361,408 6,199,281 2,386,208 1,855,000 39,415,678 60,217,575
2019
Non-derivative
financial
liabilities
Non-interest
bearing 2,340,153 - - 2,340,153
Fixed rate
instruments
1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 37,782,500 45,202,500
Variable rate
instruments 6,520,986 1,742,693 316,145 43,279 8,623,103
Lease liabilities 163,064 163,064 163,064 163,064 3,814,306 4,466,562
10,879,203 3,760,757 2,334,209 2,061,343 41,596,806 60,632,318

Undrawn facilities are described in note 23.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

33 Financial risk management (continued)

Liquidity risk (continued)

Holding company

On demand
or within 5 years
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years and over Tota
e
2020
Non-derivative
financial
liabilities
Non-interest bearing 1,026,530 . . 1,026,530
Fixed rate instruments 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 35,927,500 43,347,500
2,881,530 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 35,927,500 44,374,030
2019
Non-derivative
financial
liabilities
Non-interest bearing 1,032,074 = 1,032,074
Fixed rate instruments 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 37,782,500 45,202,500
2,887,074 1,855,000 1,855,000 1,855,000 37,782,500 46,234,574

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities

The changes in the Group's liabilities arising from financing activities are those classified in the Statement of Cash Flows as cash flows used in financing activities.

Capital risk management

The company's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern and to maximise the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

The capital structure of the company consists of bank loans, other financial liabilities and debt securities included in notes 23, 24 and 27 respectively, and items presented within equity net of cash at balances.

The company's directors manage the company's capital structure and make adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions. The capital structure is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Based on recommendations of the directors, the company balances its overall capital structure through the payment of dividends, the issue of new debt or the redemption of existing debt.

The company's overall strategy remains unchanged from the prior year.

Notes to the financial statements

31 December 2020

Capital Commitments 34

The Group, through one of its subsidiaries, has future payment commitments for capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting year, but not yet incurred in the amount of € 165,000.

35 - Assets and liabilities taken over on merger

By virtue of a shareholder's resolution signed on 29 March 2019, the activities of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA were merged into Mariner Finance p.l.c. For accounting purposes, all transactions of Mariner Baltic Holdings SIA were treated as being part of Mariner Finance p.l.c as from 1 July 2019.

Assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of merger

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
1,502
5,115,000
Investment property
Investment in subsidiaries
26,898,805
Loans receivable
4,953,943
36,969,250
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
55,051
Loans receivable
6,710,630
Cash and cash equivalents
285,252
7,050,933
Non-current liabilities
Other payables
15,144
Current liabilities
Other payables
30,113
Other financial liabilities
31,202
61,315
Total identifiable net assets acquired
43,943,724
Less: Carrying value of investment at transaction date
(2,800)
43,940,924
Excess of net assets acquired credited to equity
Upon merger
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Mariner Finance plc

Report on the audit of the financial statements

Opinion

We have audited the individual financial statements of Mariner Finance plc (the Company) and the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (together, the Group), set out on pages 11 to 74, which comprise the Statements of Financial Position of the Company and the Group as at 31 December 2020, and the Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statements of Changes in Equity and Statements of Cash Flows of the Company and the Group for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and the Group as at 31 December 2020, and of the Company's and the Group's financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act (Cap. 386).

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company and the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants' Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) together with the Accountancy Profession (Code of Ethics for Warrant Holders) Directive (Maltese Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Malta, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the IESBA Code and the Maltese Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. In conducting our audit, we have remained independent of the Company and the Group and have not provided any of the non-audit services prohibited by article 18A(1) of the Accountancy Profession Act (Cap. 281).

Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Impairment testing of goodwill allocated to SIA Baltic Container Terminal in the consolidated financial statements Under IFRSs, the Group is required to test goodwill acquired in a business combination for impairment annually. An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. As at 31 December 2020, the carrying amount of goodwill amounted to Eur13.2m, which arose on the acquisition of SIA Baltic Container Terminal in 2013. Accordingly, the carrying amount of goodwill had been allocated to the business of SIA Baltic Container Terminal, hereafter referred to as the cash generating unit (the "CGU"), which represents a significant portlon of the Group's assets and liabilities. The directors' process in determining the recoverable amount of the CGU is highly judgmental and is based on assumptions, such as forccast business growth rates, profit margins, projected capital expenditure, weighted average cost of capital and effective tax rate, which are affected by expected future market or economic conditions.

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Key Audit Matters (continued)

Impairment testing of goodwill allocated to SIA Baltic Container Terminal in the consolidated financial statements (continued)

Our audit procedures included:

  • · Using an internal valuation specialist to assist us in evaluating the Group's impairment methodology determined from value in use calculations and the key assumptions and inputs used by the Group for this purpose;
  • Performing sensitivity analysis of the impairment testing calculations to changes in key inputs; and
  • · Reviewing the impairment testing calculations for reasonability, mathematical accuracy and consistency.

We also focused on the adequacy of the Group's disclosures about those assumptions to which the outcome of the impairment test is most sensitive, that is, those that have the most significant effect on the determination of the recoverable amount of goodwill.

The Group's disclosures about goodwill are included in Note 3, which explains that the directors have assessed the carrying amount of goodwill as at 31 December 2020 to be recoverable and that there is no impairment in the value of the goodwill.

Valuation of investment properties in the individual and consolidated financial statements

The Company accounts for its investment properties at fair value. Accordingly, the establishment of the fair value of investment properties is significant to our audit because the recognised fair value of investment properties held by the Company as at 31 December 2020 amounted to Eur4.65m and this amount is material to the both the individual financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

In determining the fair value of the Company's investment properties as at 31 December 2020, the directors utilised the services of an independent external valuer. This process is highly judgmental and is based on discounted future cash flows using assumptions such as discount rates and future increases in fair market rents, which are affected by expected future market or economic conditions. There have been no acquisitions or disposals of investment properties during the year ended 31 December 2020.

Our audit response in respect of the valuation of investment properties as at 31 December 2020 included the following:

  • · Reviewing the underlying basis of valuation applied by the directors to assess whether the valuation approach was consistent with IFRS and industry norms;
  • Confirming that there were no acquisitions or disposals of investment properties during the year ended 31 December 2020;
  • · Assessing the competence, capability and objectivity of the independent external valuer appointed by the directors;
  • · Involving internal valuation specialists to review the directors' assessment of fair value in order to determine whether the directors' assessment falls within an acceptable range which included reviewing the appropriateness of the underlying key assumptions and factors used by the directors in their assessment.

Independent auditor's report (continued)

to the members of Mariner Finance plc

Valuation of investment properties in the individual and consolidated financial statements (continued)

We also focused on the adequacy of the Company's disclosures about those assumptions to which the outcome of the valuation is most sensitive, that is, those that have the most significant effect on the fair value of the investment property.

The Company's disclosures about fair value are included in Note 17, which explains the manner in which the fair value of the investment properties was determined by the directors.

Information other than the financial statements and the auditor's report thereon

The directors are responsible for the other information comprises the comprises the company information on page 1, the Directors' Report on pages 2 to 5, the Statement of Directors' responsibilities on page 6 and the Corporate Governance Statement on pages 7 and 10. However, the other information does not include the individual and consolidated financial statements and our auditor's report thereon.

Except for our opinions on the Directors' Report in accordance with the Companies Act (Cap. 386) and on the Corporate Governance Statement in accordance with the Listing Rules issued by the Maltese Listing Authority, our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Information other than the financial statements and the auditor's report thereon (continued)

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor's report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

With respect to the Directors' Report, we also considered whether the Directors' Report includes the disclosure requirements of article 177 of the Companies Act (Cap. 386), and the statement required by Listing Rule 5.62 on the Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

In accordance with the requirements of sub-article 179(3) of the Companies Act (Cap. 386) in relation to the Directors' Report on pages 2 to 5, in our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

  • · the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the individual and consolidated financial statements are prepared is consistent with those financial statements; and
  • · the Directors' Report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and their environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified any material misstatements in the Directors' Report.

Responsibilities of the directors and the Audit Committee for the financial statements

As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors' Responsibilities on page 6, the directors are responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union and the requirements of the Companies Act (Cap. 386), and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error.

Independent auditor's report (continued)

to the members of Mariner Finance plc

Responsibilities of the directors and the Audit Committee for the financial statements (continued)

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company and the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

The directors have delegated the responsibility for overseeing the Group's financial reporting process to the Audit Committee.

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

This report, including the opinions set out herein, has been prepared for the Company's members as a body in accordance with articles 179, 179A and 179B of the Companies Act (Cap. 386).

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinions in accordance with articles 179, 179A and 179B of the Companies Act (Cap. 386). Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in

accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

In terms of article 179A(4) of the Companies Act (Cap. 386), the scope of our audit does not include assurance on the future viability of the Company and the Group or on the efficiency or effectiveness with which the directors have conducted or will conduct the affairs of the Company and the Group. The Company and the Group may improvej, deteriorate, or otherwise be subject to change as a consequence of decisions taken, or to be taken, by the management thereof, or may be impacted by events occurring after the date of this opinion, including, but not limited to, events of force majeure.

As such, our audit report on the Company's and the Group's historical financial statements is not intended to facilitate or enable, nor is it suitable for, reliance by any person, in the creation of any projections or predictions, with respect to the future financial health and viability of the Company and the Group, and cannot therefore be utilised or relied upon for the purpose of decisions regarding investment in, or otherwise dealing with (including but not limited to the extension of credit), the Company and the Group. Any decision-making in this respect should be formulated on the basis of a separate analysis, specifically intended to evaluate the prospects of the Company and to identify any facts or circumstances that may be materially relevant thereto.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

  • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
  • · Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's and the Group's internal control.
  • · Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.

Independent auditor's report (continued)

to the members of

Mariner Finance plc

Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)

  • Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company and the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, in terms of generally accepted auditing standards, the absence of any reference to a material uncertainty about the Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern in our auditor's report should not be viewed as a guarantee as to the Company's and the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
    • · Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
    • · Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

For the avoidance of doubt, any conclusions concerning the adequacy of the capital structure of the Company, including the formulation of a view as to the manner in which financial risk is distributed between shareholders and/or creditors cannot be reached on the basis of these financial statements alone and must necessarily be based on a broader analysis supported by additional information.

We communicate with the Audit Committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

We also provide the Audit Committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

From the matters communicated with the Audit Committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the individual and consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.

Report on other legal and regulatory requirements

Report on Corporate Governance Statement

Pursuant to Listing Rule 5.94 issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority, in its capacity as the Listing Authority in Malta, the directors are required to include in the Company's annual financial report a Corporate Governance Statement explaining the extent to which they have adopted the Code of Principles of Good Corporate Governance set out in Appendix 5.1 to Chapter 5 of the Listing Rules, and the effective measures that they have taken to ensure compliance with those principles. The Corporate Governance Statement is to contain at least the information set out in Listing Rule 5.97.

Independent auditor's report ( continued )

to the members of Mariner Finance plc

Report on Corporate Governance Statement (continued)

Our responsibility is laid down by Listing Rule 5.98, which requires us to include a report to shareholders on the Corporate Governance Statement in the Company's annual financial report.

We read the Corporate Governance Statement and consider the implications for our report if we become aware of any information therein that is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or that otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We also review whether the Corporate Governance Statement contains at least the information set out in Listing Rule 5.97.

We are not required to, and we do not, consider whether the directors' statements on internal control cover all risks and controls, or form an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's corporate governance procedures or its risk and control procedures.

In our opinion, the Corporate Governance Statement set out on pages 7 to 10 has been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rules 5.94 and 5.97.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception under the Companies Act

Under the Companies Act (Cap. 386), we have responsibilities to report to you if in our opinion:

  • · proper accounting records have not been kept;
  • · proper returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us;
  • · the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
  • · we have been unable to obtain all the informations which, to the best of our knowledge and belief, are necessary for the purpose of our audit.

We have nothing to report to you in respect of these responsibilities.

Auditor tenure

We were first appointed by the members of the Company to act as statutory auditor of the Company and the Group, following the Company's debt listing in June 2014 by the members of the Company on 28 April 2015 for the financial year ended 31 December 2015, and were subsequently reappointed as statutory auditors by the members of the Company on an annual basis. The period of total uninterrupted engagement as statutory auditor since the Company became a public interest entity, including previous reappointments of the firm, covers financial periods totalling 6 years.

Consistency of the audit report with the additional report to the Audit Committee

Our audit opinion is consistent with the additional report to the Audit Committee in accordance with the provisions of article 11 of the EU Audit Regulation No. 537/2014.

in the name and on behalf of Deloitte Audit Limited Registered auditor Central Business District, Birkirkara, Malta

28 April 2021

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