Management Reports • Jun 28, 2022
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The following is a Company Announcement issued by Hili Properties p.l.c. (the "Company") pursuant to the Capital Markets Rules issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act (Chapter 345 of the Laws of Malta), as amended from time to time.
Co Ann Ref: 105/2022
The Board of Directors wishes to inform the general public that the 2022 Financial Analysis Summary of the Company has been approved.
A copy of the Financial Analysis Summary is attached herewith and is also available on the Company's website.
www.hiliproperties.com
UNQUOTE
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
George Kakouras Managing Director 28 June 2022

The Directors Hili Properties p.l.c. Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road, Marsa, MRS3000, Malta
Re: Financial Analysis Summary – 2022
28 June 2022
Dear Sirs,
In accordance with your instructions, and in line with the requirements of the MFSA Listing Policies, we have compiled the Financial Analysis Summary (the "Analysis") set out on the following pages and which is being forwarded to you together with this letter.
The purpose of the financial analysis is that of summarising key financial data appertaining to Hili Properties p.l.c. (the "Issuer") as well as Harbour (APM) Investments Limited and Hili Estates Ltd (the "Guarantors"), as explained in part 1 of the Analysis. The data is derived from various sources, or is based on our own computations as follows:
The Analysis is meant to assist investors in the Issuer's securities and potential investors by summarising the more important financial data of the Group. The Analysis does not contain all data that is relevant to investors or potential investors. The Analysis does not constitute an endorsement by our firm of any securities of the Issuer and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to invest in any of the Issuer's securities. We shall not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of the Analysis. As with all investments, potential investors are encouraged to seek professional advice before investing in the Issuer's securities.
Yours sincerely, ______________ Nick Calamatta
Director
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Hili Properties p.l.c.
28 June 2022
Prepared by Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services Ltd

| Part 1 - Information about the Group | |
|---|---|
| 1.1 | |
| 1.2 | |
| 1.3 | |
| 1.4 | |
| 1.4.1 Strategy 1.4.2 Listing and Initial Public Offering (IPO) Issue 1.4.3 Harbour (APM) Investments Limited 1.4 Properties held for sale |
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| 1.5 | |
| 1.5.1 COVID-19 impact on the Group's operational and financial performance 1.5.2 Subsequent events after the reporting period: Conflict in Ukraine 1.5.3 Assumptions undertaken in the projections utilised for the purpose of this document |
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| 1.6 | |
| 1.7 | |
| Part 2 - Historical Performance and Forecasts 2.1 |
|
| 2.1.1 Variance Analysis | |
| 2.2 | |
| 2.2.1 Variance Analysis | |
| 2.3 | |
| 2.3.1 Variance Analysis | |
| 2.4 | |
| 2.5 | |
| Part 3 - Key Market and Competitor Data | |
| 3.1 | European Economic Update |
| 3.2 2 2 Malta Economic Outlook | |
| 3.3 | |
| Part 4 - Glossary and Definitions |


The Group structure is as follows:

Hili Properties p.l.c. (the "Issuer" or "Group") was incorporated on 23 October 2012 as a holding company and forms part of the Hili Ventures Group. The Issuer has an authorised share capital of €120,000,000 divided into 600,000,000 ordinary shares of €0.20 each. Following the newly issued shares floated on the Malta Stock Exchange ("MSE") during 2021, the issued share capital is of
€80,178,540 divided into 400,892,700 ordinary shares fully paid up. The Issuer is, except for 10 ordinary shares which are held equally by APM Holdings Ltd and La Toc Ltd, a subsidiary of Hili Ventures Limited, and is the parent company of the property division of the Hili Ventures Group. The principal objective of the Issuer is to purchase or otherwise acquire, under any title whatsoever, to hold and


manage, by any title, movable and immovable property or other assets, both locally and overseas.
Harbour (APM) Investments Limited ("HIL") was incorporated on 4 December 2012 as a private limited liability company. The main objective of HIL is to purchase or otherwise acquire, under any title whatsoever, to hold and manage, by any title, movable and immovable property or other assets, both locally and overseas. Moving into 2022, the Group announced that it had finalised the acquisition of the shares of HIL, thereby effectively adding to its property portfolio circa 92,000m2 at Bengħajsa. In this respect, as noted in the Group structure chart above, HIL is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Issuer.
Hili Estates Limited ("HEL") was incorporated on 30 August 1996 as a private limited liability company and forms part of the Hili Properties Group. HEL is principally involved in holding movable and immovable property and currently owns and manages one property; Nineteen twenty-three building situated in Marsa, Malta, comprising of 5,686m2 of office space and warehousing facilities. As at May 2022, management confirmed that this property is currently fully leased to companies forming part of the Hili Ventures Group and other related parties.
HIL and HEL serve as "Guarantors" for the Issuer's bond currently listed on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange, i.e. €37,000,000 4.5% Hili Properties plc 2025. This is explained further in section 1.7 of the Analysis.
The latest structure chart developments mainly relate to the inclusion of Poland sp. z o.o. and the inclusion of Indev UAB, a company registered in Lithuania owning an industrial factory in the Klaipeda Free Economic Zone. In addition, the Group recently acquired a shopping centre in Riga, Latvia. This acquisition has been structured as a share sale pursuant to which SIA "Premier Estates Ltd acquired 100% of the issued share capital of SIA "SC Stirnu", incorporated in Latvia. Such developments are further explained below.
As at the date of this Analysis, the following persons constitute the board of directors of the Issuer:
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Pier Luca Demajo | Chairman and Independent Non- |
|
| Executive Director | ||
| Mr Georgios Kakouras | Executive Director | |
| Mr Peter Hili | Non-Executive Director | |
| Mr Eddy Vermeir | Non-Executive Director |
| Mr David Aquilina | Independent Non-Executive Director |
|---|---|
| Dr Laragh Cassar | Independent Non-Executive Director |
The senior management team of the Group consists of:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr Georgios Kakouras | Chief Executive Officer |
| Ms Daniela Pavia | Chief Financial Officer |
| Mr Aivars Barbals | Properties Project Manager |
The business address of all the directors is the registered office of the Issuer. Dr Laragh Cassar is the company secretary of the Issuer.
The board is composed of Mr Pier Luca Demajo acting as chairman, Mr Georgios Kakouras acting as executive director, and four non-executive directors; Mr Peter Hili, Mr Eddy Vermeir, Mr David Aquilina and Dr Laragh Cassar. The board is responsible for the overall long-term direction of the Group, and is actively involved in overseeing the systems of control and financial reporting and that the Group communicates effectively with the market.
The board meets regularly, with a minimum of four times annually, and is currently composed of six members, three of which are independent of the Issuer. As at the date of this Analysis, Mr Pier Luca Demajo, Mr David Aquilina, and Dr Laragh Cassar are independent non-executive directors of the Issuer.
As at the date of this Analysis, the Issuer has a total of 3 employees and, in aggregate, the Group currently has approximately 13 employees
As at the date of this Analysis, the following persons constitute the board of directors of the Guarantors:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr Carmelo sive Melo Hili |
Director |
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr Annabel Hili | Director |
| Mr Georgios Kakouras | Director |
The Group's major assets are comprised of the following:


The Group owned 25 properties as at December 2021, with a total value of circa €136.5m. In view of the fact that these properties are held by the Group for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation (or both), these are classified as investment property in the Group's statement of financial position. The Group's property portfolio comprises of an aggregate rental space of 94,813m2 , which generates an

FY21 Investment Property Value by Region
annualised rental income of circa €8m. The contracted gross rental yield is estimated at 7%.
The Group's occupancy level as at this date of this Analysis is 99% with a weighted average unexpired lease term (WALT) of 8.9 years. As noted through the graphical charts presented below, the Group's property portfolio is diversified across a number of asset types and geographical regions.

| Name of Property |
Location | Description | Main Tenant |
Rentable Area (m2 ) |
Valuation as at 31.12.2021 (€'000) |
Occupancy rate (%) as at 31.12.21 |
WALT (in years) |
Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imanta Restaurant |
Riga, Latvia | Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 2,709 | 2,160 | 100 | 9.8 | Freehold |
| Vienibas Restaurant |
Riga, Latvia | Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 3,497 | 2,100 | 100 | 10.3 | Freehold |
| Ulmana Restaurant |
Riga, Latvia | Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 2,000 | 1,740 | 100 | 13.4 | Freehold |
| Dainava Restaurant |
Kaunas, Lithuania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 3,021 | 2,200 | 100 | 9.1 | Freehold |
| Svajone Restaurant |
Vilnius, Lithuania |
Restaurant (in a building complex) |
Restaurant | 580 | 2,520 | 100 | 9.4 | Land is leased, building is freehold |
| Parnu Restaurant |
Parnu, Estonia |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 1,803 | 1,600 | 100 | 8.4 | Freehold |
| Rehau Industrial |
Pramones str.35A, Klaipeda |
Retail | Rehau | 18,980 | 20,730 | 100 | 20.0 | Land is leased, building is freehold |
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Nicgales Street 2, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia | 2,890 | 7,725 | 100 | 2.6 | Freehold |


| Name of Property |
Location | Description | Main Tenant |
Rentable Area (m2 ) |
Valuation as at 31.12.2021 (€'000) |
Occupancy rate (%) as at 31.12.21 |
WALT (in years) |
Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Augusta Dombrovska Street 23, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia | 4,365 | 5,540 | 99 | 2.4 | Freehold |
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Vienibas Ave. 95, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia | 1,343 | 1,540 | 100 | 1.9 | Freehold |
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Kreimenu Street 4A, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia | 953 | 1,190 | 100 | 3.6 | Land 700m2 is leased, building is freehold |
| Shopping Centre |
Dzelzavas Street 78, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia | 3,447 | 6,730 | 93 | 7.1 | Freehold |
| Vecmīlgrāvja 3. līnija |
Riga, Latvia | Land | n/a | n/a | 8 | n/a | n/a | Freehold |
| Maskavas Street 357 |
Riga, Latvia | Retail | Rimi Latvia &ALB |
9,386 | 10,890 | 96.0 | 3.3 | Land - 734m2 is leased, other land and building is freehold |
| Maskavas Street 357 |
Riga, Latvia | Land | n/a | n/a | 150 | n/a | n/a | Freehold |
| Hili Building | Luqa, Malta | Office space/ Warehousing facilities |
Hili Ventures | 5,302 | 16,900 | 100 | 7.2 | Freehold |
| Transport House |
Floriana, Malta | Office space | Ministry of Energy |
910 | 2,500 | 100.0 | 4.3 | Freehold |
| Villa Marika | Madliena, Malta |
Private residence |
n/a | n/a | 3,700 | n/a | n/a | Freehold |
| Sliema Restaurant |
Sliema, Malta | Restaurant and office space |
Restaurant | 1,055 | 8,200 | 100 | 8.2 | Freehold |
| Selgros Restaurant |
Bucharest, Romania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 1,499 | 2,141 | 100 | 16.8 | Freehold |
| Bragadiru Restaurant |
Bucharest, Romania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 2,700 | 1,889 | 100 | 16.9 | Freehold |
| Alba Iulia | Bucharest, Romania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 1,184 | 1,300 | 100 | 17.8 | Freehold |
| Santu Mare | Bucharest, Romania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 1,346 | 1,343 | 100 | 17.8 | Freehold |
| Coresi Brasov Restaurant |
Bucharest, Romania |
Restaurant (with drive thru) |
Restaurant | 2,070 | 1,859 | 100 | 19.3 | Freehold |
| Art Business Centre 7 |
Bucharest, Romania |
Hospital and Office space |
Delta Health Care and Delta Health Trade |
23,773 | 29,800 | 100 | 12.7 | Freehold |
| Total | 94,813 | 136,455 | 99% | 8.9 |
*It is to note that the above table illustrates the Group's property portfolio as at 31st December 2021 and in this respect excludes properties which were bought following the reporting financial period (refer to sub-section 1.4.6). This table also takes into account two portions of land adjacent to the relative buildings owned by the Group.


In addition to the above table, the below tables details the property disposals as well as the property acquisitions implemented during 2022:
| Name of Property |
Location | Description | Main Tenant |
Rentable Area (m2 ) |
Valuation as at 31.12.2021 (€'000) |
Occupancy rate (%) as at 31.12.21 |
WALT (in years) |
Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Stirnu Shopping Centre |
Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia |
7,088 | 18,720 | 90% | 13.4 | Freehold |
Property disposals in 2022*:
| Name of Property |
Location | Description | Main Tenant |
Rentable Area (m2 ) |
Valuation as at 31.12.2021 (€'000) |
Occupancy rate (%) as at 31.12.21 |
WALT (in years) |
Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Augusta Dombrovska Street 23, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia |
4,365 | 5,540 | 99 | 2.4 | Freehold |
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Vienibas Ave. 95, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia |
1,343 | 1,540 | 100 | 1.9 | Freehold |
| Supermarket and Retail Centre |
Kremienu Street 4A, Riga, Latvia |
Retail | Rimi Latvia |
953 | 1,190 | 100 | 3.6 | Land 700m2 is leased, building is freehold |
*The execution of the sale for the properties situated at Augusta Dombrovsaka Street 23 and Vienibas Ave. 95 is currently in progress, while the sale process for the property situated at Kreinenu Street 4A has been concluded.
An overview of each property is set out below:
The Imanta property consists of a plot of land and a building constructed thereon. The site is located in Kurzemes Prospekts 3, Imanta, a residential neighbourhood of Riga inhabited by approximately 44,000 residents.
The Vienibas property consists of a plot of land and a building constructed thereon. The site is located at 115A Vienibas Avenue, which is situated outside the centre of Riga and on one of the busiest exit streets (A8/E77), and is around 7km away from the centre and old town of Riga.
The Ulmana property consists of a plot of land and a building constructed thereon. The site is located at 88, Karla Ulmana Street, which is situated outside the centre of Riga and on one of the busiest exit streets (A10/E22), and is around 7km away from the centre and old town of Riga.
The Dainava property consists of a plot of land, a building structure constructed thereon, and an ancillary building that operates as a car park. The site is located in Pramones Ave. 8B, Kaunas, which is in the vicinity of three shopping centres, a petrol station, and a quick service restaurant.
The Svajone property consists of a property located within a larger building complex with the intended use of providing catering services. The building is constructed on a stateowned land plot and is located at 15, Gedimino Avenue, a favourable and prestigious location in the centre of Vilnius in V. Kurika's square.
The Parnu property consists of a plot of land and a building constructed thereon. The property is located at 74, Tallinna Maante, Parnu, an area outside the city centre next to a twolane road at the entrance to Parnu from Tallinn.


The property is constructed on a 50,000m2 plot. The property is located in an Economic Zone area in Klaipėda on a 50,000m2 plot. While this property is currently used as a factory, this property was bought in 2021 with the purpose of expanding the portfolio of investment property held by the Group.
The property is constructed on a 16,785m2 plot. The property is located in a zone of the largest district of the Riga called Purvciems, on the east bank of the Paugava River and by approximately 60,000 residents. The property is currently used as a retail and shopping centre.
The property is constructed on an 8,368m2 plot. The property is located in a part of Riga known as Vecmīlgravīs in the northern part of the city, near the mouth of the Daugava River. The property is currently used as a retail and shopping centre with 33 tenants and enjoys significant footfall.
As at the date of this Analysis, the execution of the sale of this property is in progress and is expected to be concluded during 2022.
The property is constructed on a 6,670m2 plot. The property is located in Atgāzene in the south of Riga, on the west bank of the Daugava River.
As at the date of this Analysis, the execution of the sale of this property is in progress and is expected to be concluded during 2022.
The property is constructed on a 3,733m2 plot and land plot leased 422m2 . The property is located in Vecmīlgrāvis, a town in the north of Riga near the mouth of the Daugava River.
As at the date of this Analysis, the execution of the sale of this property is in progress and is expected to be concluded during 2022.
The footprint of the property measures 8,062m2 and is located in Purvciems, in the west of Riga on the east bank of the Daugava River. During FY2018, the property was demolished and re-development works commenced to construct a shopping centre at an estimated cost of circa €4.3m.
The property is a four-storey building having 8,000m2 of gross intended leasable area and is occupied by more than 60 tenants. Dole is situated in the Kengarags neighbourhood, one of Riga's southern suburbs with an extensive catchment area and by approximately 50,000 residents.
The property, built on a plot area of 2,585m2 , is developed mainly as an office block with part of the premises at ground and intermediate levels used as a warehouse/storage area. The building is sited at the periphery of the industrial park in Luqa/Marsa. The property is 100% leased out, mainly to a number of subsidiary companies forming part of the Hili Ventures Group.
The property is located in a central area in Floriana and comprises of a three-storey building, a receded penthouse, and two interconnected apartments on the first and second floors, all for use as office space.
The property consists of a fully-detached bungalow located in a prime location in High Ridge, Madliena with a superficial area of circa 1,250m2 . The property has been earmarked as held for sale, at the end of December 2021, and is expected to be sold by the end of 2022.
The property in Sliema is leased as a restaurant at ground and mezzanine levels, and the first floor is completed as office space and rented out to a third party. The premises form part of a development block overlooking two streets, namely The Strand, Sliema at the waterfront and Sqaq il-Fawwara, Sliema at the back of the property.
The Berceni Selgros restaurant commenced operations on 21 November 2018. It is a drive-thru restaurant located in a busy area in the 4th district of Bucharest.


The Bragadiru restaurant is a drive-thru restaurant located on a busy road in a town called Bragadiru, which is 10km from Bucharest. The restaurant initiated operations on 31 December 2018.
The Alba lulia restaurant commenced operations on 21 December 2019. It is a drive-thru restaurant located near the city center of Alba lulia, in the premises of Kaufland parking area, in the central part of the country, in Alba County.
The Satu Mare restaurant commenced operations on 30 December 2019. It is a drive-thru restaurant located near the city center of Satu Mare in the northern part of the country, in Satu Mare County.
The property is located in the affluent Nordului neighbourhood in northern Bucharest. The nine-storey property has a footprint of 3,400m2 24,000m2 of gross leasable area, circa 5,000m2 of which is storage space. The three underground floors accommodate 407 parking spaces. The property is fully leased out and its anchor tenant is Ponderas Academic Hospital which was recently taken over by the Regina Maria Private Healthcare Network, Romania's largest private health care network.
As further explained in section 1.1 of this Analysis, in the first quarter of 2022, the Group announced that it had finalised the acquisition of the shares of HIL, thereby effectively adding to its portfolio circa 92,000m2 at Bengħajsa. This property comprises a number of sites at Bengħajsa and is flanked by the Freeport and its service road to the Northeast, by Ħal Far Road to the Northwest, by the new LPG depot & Fort Bengħajsa to the South and by agricultural fields, Bengħajsa Village and Ħal Far Industrial Estate beyond to the South. The sites are reserved for industrial use. Further detail on the operational developments concerning this property may be found in section 1.4.2 of this Analysis.
During Q1 2022, the Group secured the acquisition of a shopping centre in Riga, Latvia for €20m. The property is situated in one of Riga's most densely populated residential areas. The shopping centre has been operational for fifteen years and has the benefit of an anchor tenant as well as other successful retail operators.
The principal objective of the Issuer is to act as the property holding vehicle of the Hili Ventures Group. In this respect, the Issuer's ultimate business goal is to continue managing the existing properties presented above, and to acquire and dispose of properties as necessary with the aim of meeting the needs of its business operations. The rents chargeable by the Issuer to the Hili Ventures Group companies are based on commercial rental rates and respective lease agreements and are entered into on an arms-length basis.
In terms of the Issuer's strategic expansion strategy, it aims to grow its property portfolio consisting primarily of attractively-located, high quality, income-producing investment properties to deliver income and capital growth through active asset management.
and comprises of circa The Issuer believes that its Board of Directors, in addition to the support of external advisors, property experts and Hili Ventures group resources, has sufficient and appropriate knowledge and competence to capitalise on the opportunities presented by both the current and forwardlooking market conditions.
Based on its long standing experience within the industry, the intention of the Issuer is to source its investment opportunities mainly through the Group's extensive network of relationships, which includes the corporate and private landlords, brokers, domestic banks and others. The Board of Directors expects to create both sustainable income and strong capital returns for the Group.
The investment decisions carried out by the Board of Directions in relation to investment property acquisitions, predominantly concerning retail properties, office properties and commercial real estate properties, are based on a number of property characteristics which are deemed to be aligned to the aforementioned strategic goals of the Group.
It is crucial to point out that, in carrying out investment decisions, the Board of Directors concentrate on assets priced at equal or at a discount to fair value or assets with active asset management opportunities, for example through repositioning, rental extension or rental optimisation, and keep monitoring the market with regards to development opportunities in the context of the whole portfolio as the Company's primary focus is on cash flow and active asset management.

Where appropriate, the intention of the Board of Directors is to implement improvements to the Group's property portfolio through proactive asset management techniques which include:
Upon implementing the aforementioned business strategy, the Issuer might possibly utilise prudent levels of leverage in order to enhance equity returns over the long-term. Nevertheless, the Group may possibly modify the leverage policy from time to time in light of then current economic conditions, the relative costs of debt and equity capital, the fair value of the Group's assets, growth and acquisition opportunities or other factors it deems appropriate.
In view of the Group's current property portfolio available for rent which presently reflects an overall average occupancy rate of 99%, the Board of Directors aims to maintain the same high level of occupancy rates for future investment properties.
On 21 December 2021, the Issuer successfully issued to the public in Malta 100,892,700 shares amounting to €27.2m and subsequently listed on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange 400,892,700 ordinary shares of a nominal value of €0.20 per share, pursuant to a prospectus dated 25 October 2021.
The proceeds animating from this issue were earmarked for a number of acquisitions, some of which are already executed as further noted in sub-section 1.4.6 of this Analysis.
In addition to the overview of the Bengħajsa land described in section 1.1 above, management noted that two sites have been approved for the development of a 2.4 MwP solar farm
as per Planning Authority permit PA10665/17. The project was completed in December 2019 and has been operational since 7 April 2020. The solar farm covers a larger area of land partly owned by two other third parties. This land is being leased to a third party up until 31 March 2045 to develop and operate a solar farm.
The sites at Bengħajsa are predominantly located within a 'Reserve Site' area in accordance to the respective Marsaxlokk Bay Local Plan. The strategy for this zone is outlined in the respective local plan issued in 1995,
recreated below: "The area between Ħal Far and the Freeport was designated as a Primary Development Area in the sixties for possible eventual industrial use. The Structure Plan confirms the designation subject however to Policy IND1 which delays the use of this land until needs arise which cannot be accommodated elsewhere. On available evidence, it is unlikely that the area will be required for such purpose within the ten-year period of the Local Plan. It is therefore proposed that the current status of the area is retained and is also to be referred to as a Reserved Area."
Recent research stipulates that over the past 25 years, more specifically since the date of issuance of the aforementioned plan, the footprint of the Freeport has generally been developed to its full capacity with respect to its key activities that comprise the container terminal, the oil terminal and the ancillary warehousing facilities.
The location of the Bengħajsa sites that fall within this 'Reserve Site', particularly those contiguous to the Freeport, form a natural extension of the Freeport area as envisaged by both the Structure 'Local Plans'. It was also noted that apart from the more recent solar farm permit noted above, an LPG terminal has already been developed within the said 'Reserved Area' duly covered by Malta Environment & Planning Authority ("MEPA") permit PA 867/09.
In view of the above considerations, it is therefore apparent that, while currently schemed as a 'Reserve Site', the areas concerned offer significant medium to long-term commercial and investment opportunities for the Group.
As at 31 December 2021, property held for sale amounted to circa €11.9m and included the following properties: (i) Augusta Dombrovska Street 23, Riga, Latvia, (ii) Vienibas Ave. 95, Riga, Latvia (iii) Kremienu Street 4A, Riga, Latvia and (iv) Villa Marika, Malta.


The execution of the sale process for the properties situated at Augusta Dombrovsaka Street 23 and Vienibas Ave. 95 is currently in progress, while the sale process for the property situated at Kreimenu Street 4A has been concluded.
As the world is slowly emerging from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the directors continue to monitor the situation to safeguard the interests of the Group and its stakeholders. Notwithstanding the implications brought about by the pandemic, the Group's operations have not been materially impacted during the year, with the results being relatively in line with the projections set out in the 2021 Financial Analysis Summary.
The situation continues to change which may adversely affect the Group's current and future performance and future financial position. In this respect, the directors reiterated to continue monitor all pandemic-related developments taking place both locally and internationally in order to assess the impact that the pandemic might have on the profitability, liquidity and going concern of the Group.
In view of the Group's robust business model, the Group has not experienced any significant adverse impact on its income and specifically on the recoverability of its receivables from its customers. Tenants have successfully managed to honour their commitments during 2021, with management reporting that only non-material discounts were granted throughout the year. In view of this, the Group is cautiously optimistic about the current financial year.
Management explained that the Group's capital and liquidity position remained strong and sustainable as revenue during the year was collected in full (apart from the abovementioned temporary non-material discounts). All legal obligations were honoured in full, including its yearly interest payments. Discounts provided for the financial year 2021, were adjusted accordingly as situation started improving in the Group's shopping malls and offices towards the end of the year, thereby reflecting an increase in revenues from rental income in 2021 over the preceding year.
As part of a strategy, management teams across the Group's operating regions continued to revise their respective
market operating cost where possible, with this ultimately resulting into additional operational efficiencies across the Group in general.
Towards the end of February 2022, the armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine set in motion a chain of diplomatic efforts and other major geopolitical events which led a number of western nations, including the EU institution and the United States government, to impose a number of sanctions on Russia and Belarus. These current sanctions in place include several restrictive measures of a direct financial nature that are having a significant direct impact on the broad economy of the invading nations, as well as resulting in a downgrading of their sovereign and private debt by international credit rating agencies.
Specifically, the increased geopolitical risks induced by this invasion, in addition to the aforementioned sanctions, have weighed adversely on global economic conditions throughout 2022, primarily in the form of higher commodity prices. From a macroeconomic perspective, this has intensified the threat of long-lasting high inflation which has notably increased the risks of stagflation and social unrest.
As things stand at the moment, the Group is not expected to be directly negatively impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, considering they hold a portfolio of prime real estate assets.
The fact that all assets reside in NATO countries provides extra safeguards, however, management together with the directors, continue to actively monitor all developments taking place internationally in order to take any action that might be necessary in the eventuality that developments in the conflict, start to impact the company's turnover and business activity.
The 2022 projections were based on the contractual rental agreements that the Group currently has in place with its tenants, specifically in relation to the properties discussed throughout the Analysis. Management explained that these projections were based on the actual 2021 financial performance of the Group and on the Group's knowledge and understanding of the potential implications brought about by the pandemic and the aforementioned conflict which might possibly arise in the remaining months of the current financial year. In this respect, such projections also cater for the current and persistent inflationary pressures


Hili Properties p.l.c. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUMMARY 2022
which the Group is the facing, namely in terms higher utility expenses.
Hili Properties p.l.c. is a member of the Hili Ventures Group. Within the same group, 1923 Investments p.l.c., Premier Capital p.l.c., Hili Finance Company p.l.c. and Harvest Technology p.l.c. have the following listed securities. The below table also includes Hili Properties p.l.c.'s current outstanding securities.
| Security | ISIN | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured 2025 |
MT0000941204 | €37,000,000 |
| Hili Properties p.l.c. Ord €0.20 | MT0000940107 | 400,892,700 Shares |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 |
MT0000841206 | €36,000,000 |
| Harvest Technology p.l.c. Ord €0.50 |
MT0002370105 | 22,780,636 Shares |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company Unsecured plc 2028 |
MT0001891200 | €40,000,000 |
| 3.8% Hili Finance Company Unsecured plc 2029 |
MT0001891218 | €80,000,000 |
| 3.8% Hili Finance Company Unsecured plc 2029 |
MT0001891226 | €50,000,000 |
| 3.75% Premier Capital plc Unsecured € 2026 |
MT0000511213 | €65,000,000 |
As per bond prospectus dated 18 September 2015, the Group's bond amounting to €37m is jointly and severally guaranteed by HIL and HEL. The Guarantors undertook that as long as the bond remains outstanding, the Guarantors shall collectively ensure that their aggregate net asset value will amount to not less that €37m at each financial reporting date. As at 31 December 2021, the aggregate net assets of both Guarantors together amounted to €39.4m (2020: €40.2m) and therefore covers the bonds in issue.


The financial information below (section 2.1 to 2.3) is extracted from the audited consolidated financial statements of Hili Properties p.l.c. for the financial years ended 31 December 2019, 2020 and 2021. The projected financial information for the year ending 31 December 2022 has been provided by the Group's management.
The said projected financial information relates to events in the future and are based on assumptions which the Group believes to be reasonable. Consequently, the actual outcome may be adversely affected by unforeseen situations and the variation between forecast and actual results may be material.
| Hili Properties p.l.c. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Comprehensive Income | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
| for the year ended 31 December | ||||
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Revenue | 9,153 | 8,112 | 8,451 | 12,019 |
| Net operating expenses |
(2,954) | (2,973) | (3,546) | (4,289) |
| EBITDA | 6,199 | 5,139 | 4,905 | 7,731 |
| Depreciation and amortization | (150) | (158) | (47) | (55) |
| EBIT | 6,049 | 4,981 | 4,858 | 7,676 |
| Net investment income | 3,942 | 3,575 | 2,124 | 703 |
| Net finance costs | (3,758) | (3,344) | (3,223) | (4,204) |
| Profit before tax | 6,233 | 5,212 | 3,759 | 4,175 |
| Income tax | (779) | (1,116) | (590) | (1,588) |
| Profit after tax | 5,454 | 4,096 | 3,169 | 2,587 |
| Other comprehensive income | ||||
| Exchange differences - foreign operations |
- | (5) | (26) | - |
| Total comprehensive income | 5,454 | 4,091 | 3,143 | 2,587 |
| EBITDA Derivation | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| EBITDA has been calculated as follows: | ||||
| Operating profit (EBIT) | 6,049 | 4,981 | 4,858 | 7,676 |
| Adjustments: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 150 | 158 | 47 | 55 |
| EBITDA | 6,199 | 5,139 | 4,905 | 7,731 |
| Ratio Analysis1 | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
| Profitability | ||||
| Growth in Revenue (YoY Revenue Growth) | 19.2% | -11.4% | 4.2% | 42.2% |
| EBITDA Margin (EBITDA / Revenue) | 67.7% | 63.4% | 58.0% | 64.3% |
| Operating (EBIT) Margin (EBIT / Revenue) | 66.1% | 61.4% | 57.5% | 63.9% |
| Net Margin (Profit for the year / Revenue) | 59.6% | 50.5% | 37.5% | 21.5% |
Return on Common Equity (Net Income / Average Equity) 9.9% 6.8% 3.7% 2.3%
Return on Assets (Net Income / Average Assets) 3.6% 2.7% 1.8% 1.2%

1 Ratio Analysis may not agree to prior FASs due to a change in the calculation methodology or rounding differences

The Group registered an increase in revenue of 4.2% or €0.3m to €8.5m in fully year 2021, and notably exceeding expectations set out in the previous Analysis (FY20: €8.1m). As the properties earmarked for sale during FY21 were not sold during the year, management attribute this improvement primarily to the continued rental income concerning the said properties. In addition, management noted that a lower level of discounts was provided to tenants during the year, notably as the pandemic situation started improving.
In view of the Group's latest acquisitions, in addition to the further property acquisitions and disposals expected to take place during the year, the Group is anticipating total rental income to improve by 42.2% to circa €12m during FY22.
The Group's net operating expenditure during FY21 amounted to circa €3.5m. Moving forward, in view of the property acquisitions planned to occur by the end of FY22, operating expenditure is expected to amount higher to €4.3m.
The Group reported an EBIDTA of €4.9m in FY21 (FY20: €5.1m), with this projected to improve to €7.7m during FY22. Management noted that this projected improvement in EBITDA is directly linked to the acquisitions assumed to be in place within the Group's portfolio during the year. Specifically, in view of the projected FY22 revenue
2.1.1 Variance Analysis
improvement, the Group's EBITDA and EBIT margins are expected to amount higher to 64.3% and 63.9% respectively.
Net investment income amounted to €2.1m during FY21 and mainly relates to net increases in fair value gains on the properties located in Malta, Romania and the Baltic Countries. This is expected to amount to around €0.7m during FY22 mainly as a result of a projected uplift in fair value of all properties by the end of the year.
The Group incurred a lower level of finance costs during FY21 amounting to €3.2m. These are expected to amount higher to €4.2m in FY22, mainly due to additional loans taken up during the year to finance the planned acquisitions.
Tax incurred by the Group during FY21 amounted to €0.6m. The Group is anticipating to incur €1.6m in taxation costs for FY22.
The Group reported a profit after tax of €3.2m during FY21 (FY20: €4.1m). Notwithstanding the aforementioned improvement in revenues, this has been projected at €2.6m during FY22. To note, this drop is mainly attributable to higher level of income tax expected to be incurred throughout the year, arising from the planned dividend distributions to be carried out. In this regard, the Group's Net Margin is expected to taper down to 21.5% during FY22, from 37.5% in the prior year.
| Hili Properties p.l.c. | Dec-21 | Dec-21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31 December |
Forecast | Audited | Variance |
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Revenue | 8,051 | 8,451 | 400 |
| Net operating expenses | (3,230) | (3,546) | (316) |
| EBITDA | 4,821 | 4,905 | 84 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (60) | (47) | 13 |
| EBIT | 4,761 | 4,858 | 97 |
| Net investment income | 1,005 | 2,124 | 1,119 |
| Net finance costs | (3,502) | (3,223) | 279 |
| Profit before tax | 2,264 | 3,759 | 1,495 |
| Income tax | (779) | (590) | 189 |
| Profit after tax | 1,485 | 3,169 | 1,684 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | |
| Exchange differences - foreign operations | (33) | (26) | 7 |
| Total comprehensive income | 1,452 | 3,143 | 1,691 |
In view of the minor positive variances recorded by the Group in terms of revenue generation and net operating
expenditure during FY21, the Group registered an overall improvement in EBITDA of circa €0.1m over previous


projections. The net investment income reported in the Group's audited results amounted to €2.1m, whereas the comparable amount reported in the previous Analysis was €1m. Following an independent evaluation of the Group's property portfolio, the difference of €1.1m mainly relates to higher net fair value gains on properties located in Malta, Romania and the Baltic Countries, which values were re-
assessed after the previous projections were completed. Consequently, the Group's income tax varied proportionally.
In conclusion, actual total comprehensive income amounted to €3.1m, implying an overall improvement of €1.7m over previous expectations.
| Hili Properties p.l.c. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Financial Position | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
| as at 31 December | ||||
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Goodwill and other intangibles | 16 | 16 | 16 | 41 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 194 | 80 | 75 | 111 |
| Investment properties | 109,904 | 105,199 | 124,626 | 221,915 |
| Property held for sale | 3,774 | 7,735 | 11,970 | - |
| Other financial assets | 24,500 | 24,500 | 24,500 | - |
| Loans and receivables | 1,232 | 5,231 | 1,225 | 2,474 |
| Other non-current assets | 1,635 | 2,151 | 2,341 | 975 |
| Total non-current assets | 141,255 | 144,912 | 164,753 | 225,516 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Loans and other receivables | 140 | 53 | 3,089 | 1,337 |
| Other assets | 1,942 | 1,616 | 3,661 | 224 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,141 | 3,058 | 37,193 | 12,995 |
| Total current assets | 9,223 | 4,727 | 43,943 | 14,556 |
| Total assets | 150,478 | 149,639 | 208,696 | 240,072 |
| Equity | ||||
| Called up share capital | 40,400 | 41,592 | 80,179 | 80,179 |
| Other reserves | 638 | 633 | 7,090 | 6,810 |
| Retained earnings | 16,083 | 20,055 | 23,612 | 24,003 |
| Non-controlling interests | 514 | 395 | - | - |
| Total equity | 57,635 | 62,675 | 110,881 | 110,991 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Borrowings and bonds | 78,423 | 72,188 | 84,413 | 115,228 |
| Other financial liabilities | 3,778 | 2,235 | 573 | 1,089 |
| Deferred tax & other non-current liabilities | 2,536 | 3,271 | 3,497 | 5,188 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 84,737 | 77,694 | 88,483 | 121,505 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Bank loans | 3,487 | 5,285 | 4,796 | 3,906 |
| Other financial liabilities | 552 | 11 | 722 | 397 |
| Other current liabilities | 4,067 | 3,974 | 3,814 | 3,273 |
| Total current liabilities | 8,106 | 9,270 | 9,332 | 7,576 |
| Total liabilities | 92,843 | 86,964 | 97,815 | 129,081 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 150,478 | 149,639 | 208,696 | 240,072 |


| Ratio Analysis2 | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Strength | ||||
| Gearing 1 (Net Debt / Net Debt and Total Equity) | 57.8% | 55.0% | 32.5% | 49.2% |
| Gearing 2 (Total Liabilities / Total Assets) | 61.7% | 58.1% | 46.9% | 53.8% |
| Gearing 2 (Net Debt / Total Equity) | 137.2% | 122.3% | 48.1% | 97.0% |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 12.8x | 14.9x | 10.9x | 13.9x |
| Current Ratio (Current Assets / Current Liabilities) | 1.1x | 0.5x | 4.7x | 1.9x |
| Interest Coverage level 1 (EBITDA / Cash interest paid) | 1.8x | 1.4x | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| Interest Coverage level 2 (EBITDA / Finance costs) | 1.6x | 1.5x | 1.5x | 1.8x |
As per FY21 results, the Group's total assets amounted to €208.7m (FY20: 149.6m) and primarily consisted of investment properties, property held for sale and other financial assets, which on aggregate amounted to circa 77.2% of total assets. While investment property is expected to increase to €221.9m during FY22, mainly as a result the Group's recent acquisitions and the additional investment expected to be carried out on the Group's properties in general, all properties held for sale as at December 2021 are expected to be sold during FY22. It is to note that the projected uplift in investment property also takes into the account the recent transfer of the Bengħajsa property under the Hili Properties pillar which took place in Q122.
The Group's total non-current assets are also composed of other receivables which as at FY21 amounted to €1.2m. The Group's non-current assets are expected to increase to €225.5m during FY22, mainly as a result of the aforementioned expected increase in investment property.
The Group's current assets, which are mainly composed of other assets and cash and cash equivalents, increased to €43.9m during FY21 (FY20: €4.7m). Notably, this increase takes into account the proceeds received from the Group's recent IPO issue referred to in sub-section 1.4.2 of this Analysis. Cash and cash equivalents are expected to amount to circa €13m, with this drop being mainly attributable to the investments expected to be carried out by the Group
throughout the year. Overall, the Group is anticipating total assets to amount to €240.1m during FY22.
Following the above-mentioned IPO, the Group's share capital amounted higher to €80.2m, with the Group's total equity increasing to €110.9m during the year. This is expected to remain unchanged during FY22.
Other than equity, the Group is financed through bank loans and bonds which, as at FY21, amounted to €89.2m (FY20: €77.4). The Group's bank borrowings are secured by general hypothecs, pledges and guarantees provided by Group companies. The bonds constitute unsecured obligations of the Company, and rank equally without priority or preference with all other present and future unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of the Issuer. Moving into FY22, the Group's total borrowings and bonds listed under noncurrent assets are expected to increase to circa €119.1m, mainly due to additional loans expected to be taken up during FY22 to finance new acquisitions. Total liabilities during FY22 are projected to increase to €129.1m.
Inevitably, the aforementioned increase in total borrowings, is also reflected through the financial strength ratios, with all gearing ratios are expected to amount higher during FY22. Notwithstanding the above, in view of the improved financial performance discussed above, both interest coverage ratios are expected to solidify.

2 Ratio Analysis may not agree to prior FASs, due to a change in the calculation methodology or rounding differences (refer to section 4 of this Analysis)


| Hili Properties p.l.c. | Dec-21 | Dec-21 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Financial Position | Forecast | Audited | |
| as at 31 December | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s |
| Assets | |||
| Non-current assets | |||
| Goodwill and other intangibles | 45 | 16 | (29) |
| Property, plant and equipment | 58 | 75 | 17 |
| Investment properties | 123,775 | 124,626 | 851 |
| Property held for sale | - | 11,970 | 11,970 |
| Other financial assets | 24,500 | 24,500 | - |
| Loans and receivables | 4,831 | 1,225 | (3,606) |
| Other non-current assets | 2,521 | 2,341 | (180) |
| Total non-current assets | 155,730 | 164,753 | 9,023 |
| Current assets | - | - | |
| Loans and other receivables | 73 | 3,089 | 3,016 |
| Other assets | 1,270 | 3,661 | 2,391 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 181 | 37,193 | 37,012 |
| Total current assets | 1,524 | 43,943 | 42,419 |
| Total assets | 157,254 | 208,696 | 51,442 |
| Equity | |||
| Called up share capital | 41,592 | 80,179 | 38,587 |
| Other reserves | 440 | 7,090 | 6,650 |
| Retained earnings | 21,491 | 23,612 | 2,121 |
| Non-controlling interests | 444 | - | (444) |
| Total equity | 63,967 | 110,881 | 46,914 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Borrowings and bonds | 81,970 | 84,413 | 2,443 |
| Other financial liabilities | 2,024 | 573 | (1,451) |
| Deferred tax & other non-current liabilities | 3,356 | 3,497 | 141 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 87,350 | 88,483 | 1,133 |
| Current liabilities | |||
| Bank loans | 3,485 | 4,796 | 1,311 |
| Other financial liabilities | 65 | 722 | 657 |
| Other current liabilities | 2,387 | 3,814 | 1,427 |
| Total current liabilities | 5,937 | 9,332 | 3,395 |
| Total liabilities | 93,287 | 97,815 | 4,528 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 157,254 | 208,696 | 51,442 |
The main variances arising within the Group's non-current assets during FY21 relate to an actual amount circa €12m listed under property held for sale which was not previously projected. As noted in the prior sections of the Analysis, the properties earmarked for sale during 2021 were not sold during the financial year ending 31st December 2021. Other
variances include an actual decrease in loans and receivables of €1.2m, with this being attributable to reclassification of loans and receivables from non-current to current assets. Indeed, one may note the same movement under current assets.

The variances vis-à-vis the Group's cash and cash equivalents and total equity during FY21 relate to the fact that the cash injection arising from the Group's IPO during FY21 was not included in the previous projections last year. Moreover, the
Hili Properties p.l.c. Cash Flows Statement for the year ended 31 December 2019A 2020A 2021A 2022F €'000s €'000s €'000s €'000s Cash flows from operating activities 4,724 4,529 5,457 8,088 Interest paid (3,458) (3,686) (3,316) (3,925) Income tax paid (1,061) (520) (965) (1,445) Net cash flows generated from/(used in) operating activities 205 323 1,176 2,718 Net cash flows generated from/(used in) investing activities 8,053 4,588 (20,080) (50,766) Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities (4,003) (8,988) 53,064 24,447 Movement in cash and cash equivalents 4,255 (4,077) 34,160 (23,601) Cash and cash equivalents at start of year 2,886 7,141 3,059 37,193 Foreign exchange adjustment - (5) (26) - Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 7,141 3,059 37,193 13,592
| Ratio Analysis3 | 2019A | 2020F | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash Flow | ||||
| Free Cash Flow (Net cash from operations + Interest - Capex) | €3,661 | €4,004 | €3,689 | €5,256 |
Following favourable movement in FY21 working capital activities, in addition to a number of positive adjustments occurring throughout the year, the Group reported an improved net cash generated from operating activities amounting to €1.2m (FY20: €0.3m). Following a projected improvement in the Group's overall financial performance, net cash generated from operating activities is projected to improve to €2.7m during FY22.
With respect to investing activities, net cash outflow in FY21 amounted to circa €20.1m and mainly relates to further additions of investment properties occurring throughout the year (€16.6m), as well as a purchase of an investment in a subsidiary amounting to €4m. Moving forward, net cash used in investing activities is expected to amount to circa
€50.8m, mainly on account of the planned acquisitions to be undertaken in FY22.
increase in borrowings and bonds as well as bank loans listed under non-current and current liabilities is mainly a result of higher acquisitions made by the Group during the year when
compared to previous expectations.
Net cash used in financing activities amounted to €53.1m during FY21 (FY20: negative €9m). As noted in prior sections of this Analysis, this increase is primarily attributable to the issuance of new shares floated on the Malta Stock Exchange during FY21. Cash flows generated from financing activities are expected to amount lower to €24.4m following property acquisitions expected to take place during FY22.
Moving to the free cash flow, apart from net cash from operations and interest payments presented above, this also takes into account the Group's ongoing property acquisitions, which form part of the Group's overall capital expenditure.
3 Ratio Analysis may not agree to prior FASs due to a change in the calculation methodology or due to rounding differences variance


| Hili Properties p.l.c. | Dec-21 | Dec-21 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 December | Audited | Variance | ||
| Forecast €'000s |
€'000s | €'000s | ||
| Cash flows from operating activities | 5,021 | 5,457 | 436 | |
| Interest paid | (3,390) | (3,316) | 74 | |
| Income tax paid | (621) | (965) | (344) | |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) operating activities | 1,010 | 1,176 | 166 | |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) investing activities | (10,818) | (20,080) | (9,262) | |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities | 6,931 | 53,064 | 46,133 | |
| Movement in cash and cash equivalents | (2,877) | 34,160 | 37,037 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 3,058 | 3,059 | 1 | |
| Foreign exchange adjustment | - | (26) | (26) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 181 | 37,193 | 37,012 |
Actual net movement in cash and cash equivalents was remarkably €37m higher given that cash received from the IPO issue, was held towards the end of 2021. Net operating cash flow was higher by €0.2m, mainly as a result of higher cash received by the Group from the properties earmarked for sale, which in turn were retained by the Group during FY21, rather than being disposed of in 2021 as per original forecast.
The main variance concerning investing activities of €9.3m relates to higher acquisitions implemented by the Group
during the year as compared to the original plan. This variance also relates to the fact that the proceeds from the expected sale of a number properties held for sale during the year did not materialise.
In conclusion, given that the cash injection resulting from the IPO was not included in the previous projections, this resulted into a subsequent variance of €46.1m in the Group's financing activities.
The following financial information is extracted from the audited financial statements of HIL for the financial years ended 31 December 2019 to 2021. The projected financial information for the year ending 31 December 2022 has been provided by Group management.
The projected financial information detailed below relates to events in the future and are based on assumptions which the Group believes to be reasonable. Consequently, the actual outcome may be adversely affected by unforeseen situations and the variation between forecast and actual results may be material.
| Income Statement | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Rental Income | - | - | 25 | 35 |
| Administrative expenses | (8) | (18) | (21) | (10) |
| Finance and other income | 86 | 86 | 61 | 27 |
| Net finance costs | (44) | (29) | (2) | - |
| Profit before tax | 34 | 39 | 63 | 52 |
| Taxation | (14) | (20) | (28) | (22) |
| Profit after tax | 20 | 19 | 35 | 30 |


| Statement of Financial Position | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Investment property | 25,507 | 25,507 | 25,757 | 25,757 |
| Loans and other receivables | 1,722 | 1,722 | - | - |
| Total non-current assets | 27,229 | 27,229 | 25,757 | 25,757 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Loans and other receivables | 405 | 491 | 1,274 | 1,283 |
| Other receivables | - | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2 | 1 | 198 | 188 |
| Total current assets | 407 | 498 | 1,476 | 1,474 |
| Total assets | 27,636 | 27,727 | 27,233 | 27,232 |
| Equity | ||||
| Equity and reserves | 23,485 | 23,504 | 24,447 | 24,471 |
| Total equity | 23,485 | 23,504 | 24,447 | 24,471 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Bank borrowings and other financial liabilities | 289 | 289 | 288 | 289 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2,040 | 2,040 | 2,060 | 2,060 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 2,329 | 2,329 | 2,348 | 2,349 |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Other payables | 1,072 | 1,659 | 437 | 412 |
| Bank loans | 750 | 235 | - | |
| Total current liabilities | 1,822 | 1,894 | 437 | 412 |
| Total liabilities | 4,151 | 4,223 | 2,785 | 2,761 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 27,636 | 27,727 | 27,232 | 27,232 |
| Cash Flows Statement | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) operating activities | (63) | (69) | 55 | 9 |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) investing activities | - | - | 939 | - |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities | 64 | 68 | (796) | - |
| Movement in cash and cash equivalents | 1 | (1) | 198 | 9 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 1 | 2 | 1 | 198 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 2 | 1 | 199 | 207 |
| Ratio Analysis4 | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Strength | ||||
| Gearing 1 (Net Debt / Net Debt and Total Equity) | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Gearing 2 (Total Liabilities / Total Assets) | 15.0% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% |
4 Ratio Analysis may not agree to prior FASs due to a change in the calculation methodology or due to rounding differences variance


HIL owns land at Bengħajsa, Malta which, as at 31 December 2021, was valued at €25.8m. As noted in section 1 of the Analysis, moving into FY22, the Group finalised the acquisition of the shares of HIL, thereby effectively adding to its portfolio circa 92,000m2 at Bengħajsa.
In line with previous projections, the FY21 results incorporate minimal rental income concerning a portion of the land which is currently being leased out to a third party. No other significant activities occurred during FY21 and no material movements are forecasted for FY22.
The following financial information is extracted from the audited financial statements of HEL for the financial years ended 31 December 2019 to 2021. The projected financial information for the year ending 31 December 2022 has been provided by Group
management. The projected financial information detailed below relates to events in the future and are based on assumptions which the Group believes to be reasonable. Consequently, the actual outcome may be adversely affected by unforeseen situations and the variation between forecast and actual results may be material.
| Income Statement | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Revenue | 994 | 1,001 | 1,031 | 1,045 |
| Net operating expenses | (58) | (75) | (79) | (125) |
| EBITDA | 936 | 926 | 952 | 920 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (95) | (95) | (1) | - |
| EBIT | 841 | 831 | 951 | 920 |
| Net investment income | (13) | 1,066 | - | 103 |
| Net finance costs | 69 | 91 | 175 | 15 |
| Profit before tax | 897 | 1,988 | 1,126 | 1,038 |
| Income tax | (290) | (413) | (355) | (379) |
| Profit after tax | 607 | 1,575 | 771 | 659 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Assets | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Investment properties | 15,731 | 16,900 | 16,900 | 17,069 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 95 | - | - | |
| Right of use of assets | 30 | 1 | - | |
| Loans and other receivables | 3,070 | 3,070 | 8,800 | 5,846 |
| Total non-current assets | 18,926 | 19,971 | 25,700 | 22,915 |
| Current assets | ||||
| Loans and other receivables | 3,713 | 4,245 | 5,215 | 5,575 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 240 | 119 | 1,476 | 1,135 |
| Total current assets | 3,953 | 4,364 | 6,691 | 6,710 |
| Total assets | 22,879 | 24,335 | 32,391 | 29,625 |
| Equity | ||||
| Equity and reserves | 15,075 | 16,650 | 14,909 | 15,004 |
| Total equity | 15,075 | 16,650 | 14,909 | 15,004 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Bank Borrowings and loans | 3,834 | 3,373 | 6,846 | 3,847 |
| Deferred tax & other non-current liabilities | 1,260 | 1,352 | 6,159 | 1,360 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 5,094 | 4,725 | 13,005 | 5,207 |


| Current liabilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank overdraft and loans | 452 | 462 | 247 | - |
| Other financial liabilities | 1,716 | 1,838 | 3,625 | 9,148 |
| Other payables | 542 | 660 | 605 | 265 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,710 | 2,960 | 4,477 | 9,413 |
| Total liabilities | 7,804 | 7,685 | 17,482 | 14,620 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 22,879 | 24,335 | 32,391 | 29,625 |
| Cash Flows Statement | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A5 | 2022F3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | €'000s | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 1,198 | 466 | 889 | 856 |
| Interest paid | (164) | (167) | (230) | (292) |
| Income tax paid | (216) | (323) | (477) | (319) |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) operating activities | 818 | (24) | 181 | 246 |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) investing activities | (3,084) | 520 | (3,515) | (59) |
| Net cash flows generated from/(used in) financing activities | 2,398 | (617) | 4,690 | (527) |
| Movement in cash and cash equivalents | 132 | (121) | 1,357 | (340) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at start of year | 108 | 240 | 119 | 1,476 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 240 | 119 | 1,476 | 1,135 |
| Ratio Analysis6 | 2019A | 2020A | 2021A | 2022F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Strength | ||||
| Gearing 1 (Net Debt / Net Debt and Total Equity) | 21.2% | 18.2% | 27.4% | 15.3% |
| Gearing 2 (Total Liabilities / Total Assets) | 34.1% | 31.6% | 54.0% | 49.4% |
During the year under review, HEL was principally engaged in the management of the Nineteen-twenty three building in Marsa, Malta.
Rental income generated in FY21 amounted to €1m, an increase of 3% when compared to the prior year. Notwithstanding the fact that HEL incurred higher operating expenditure during FY21, the Company reported an improved EBTIDA of €952k (FY20: €926k). No fair value movements concerning investment property were recorded during the year under review. During FY22, the company has forecasted an increase of 1% in the fair value of its
investment property by circa €103k. HIL's net income is expected to amount to €0.7m.
In line with previous expectations, total bank borrowings and loans during FY21 amounted to circa €7m. Total borrowings are expected to taper down to €3.8m, predominantly due to bank loan repayments expected to take place during FY22. Meanwhile, other financial liabilities are expected to increase to circa €9m during FY22, predominantly as a result of the acquisitions planned to materialise by the end of 2022.

5 A reclassification was made from operating activities to finance activities in relation to inflows arising from related companies. 6 Ratio Analysis may not agree to prior FASs due to a change in the calculation methodology or due to rounding differences variance

Despite entering the year on a weak note, the outlook for the EU economy before the outbreak of the Ukraine war was for a prolonged and robust expansionary phase. The pandemic situation in Europe was improving, while most of the headwinds posed by logistic and supply bottlenecks and pressures on the price of energy and other commodities were expected to fade in the course of this year. Economic activity was expected to continue to be supported by an improving labour market, large accumulated savings, favourable financing conditions and the deployment of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).
However, the war has changed this picture, inevitably by accelerating renewed disruptions in global supply, fuelling further commodity price pressures and heightening uncertainty. The EU is first in line among advanced economies to take a hit, due to its geographical proximity to Russia and Ukraine, heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, especially from Russia, and high integration in global value chains. In furtherance, large inflows of people fleeing the war posed a further organisational and coordination challenge for the EU.
Real GDP growth in both the EU is now expected at 2.7% in 2022 and 2.3% in 2023, down from 4.0% and 2.8%, respectively (as noted in previous projections prior the war). Output growth across 2022 has also been reduced from 2.1% to just 0.8%. These revised growth projections imply slower convergence to the output level that the economy would have attained in the absence of the pandemic shock, based on an extrapolation of the growth outlook from the last forecast preceding the pandemic.
In turn, the projection for inflation has been revised up significantly. In the EU, Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) inflation is now expected to average an all-time high of 6.8% in 2022, before declining to 3.2% in 2023.
In May, the European Commission's Economic Uncertainty Indicator (EUI) increased when compared with April. Higher
uncertainty was largely driven by developments in services and industry, and to a smaller extent, among consumers.
In April, industrial production contracted in annual terms, following a small rise a month earlier. The volume of retail trade rose at a faster pace. The unemployment rate was marginally lower than that recorded in March and below last year's rate.
Commercial and residential permits increased in April relative to their year-ago levels. In May, the number of promise-of-sale agreements fell on a year-on-year basis while final deeds of sale rose slightly.
The annual inflation rate based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) stood at 5.8% in May, up from 5.4% in the previous month. Inflation based on the Retail Price Index (RPI) edged up to 6.0% in May, from 5.7% a month earlier.
Maltese residents' deposits expanded at an annual rate of 8.8% in April following an increase of 10.1% in the previous month while annual growth in credit to Maltese residents stood at 7.8%, marginally above the rate of 7.7% recorded a month earlier.
The Consolidated Fund deficit in April 2022 narrowed compared with a year earlier as expenditure fell while revenue rose slightly.
The economy in Latvia is expected to continue recovering in 2022 as limiting growth factors continue to dissipate. GDP growth in 2021 reached 4.8% compared to a 3.6% decline in 2020. The cost of building materials and equipment have increased more than expected which dampened investment activity. The average inflation rate was 3.2% in 2021 with inflation reaching 7.9% in December 2021. Inflation is expected to be 6.1% in 2022 due to increasing energy prices, global supply chain issues and increased production and food prices.
During 2021 the total leasable area of shopping centres in Riga increased to 837,900 sqm (including only those with a total area more than 5,000 sqm and with at least ten tenants). One of the most significant events in the retail 9 Real Estate Market Report 2022 (Ober-Haus, Sorainen)

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European Economic Forecast – Spring 2022 8 Central Bank of Malta – Economic Update 6/2022

property segments in Latvia for 2021 was the European grocery retailer LIDL entering the Latvian market with 17 stores totalling around 40,000 sqm.
Rimi, which is one of the largest grocery store chains in Latvia also expanded in 2021 by opening 3 new stores and increasing their presence to 134 stores in total. Another new grocery chain called Mere also entered the Latvian market in 2021 by opening two stores in Riga, one in Ogre, one in Tukums and one in Liepaja. Online shopping also continued to develop rapidly which is forcing more and more shopping centres to adapt to the reality presented by the pandemic.
The retail space rental market was more active in 2021 than it was in 2020 due to fewer pandemic containment measures being in place. The vacant space in shopping centres decreased to 7.0% in 2021 compared to 7.5% in 2020. Rental prices remained constant in 2021 with rents for small retail premises in Riga ranging from €10 to €30 per sqm per month and from €15 to €40 in higher traffic locations.
2021 was a positive year for the Romanian economy which continued to strengthen the arguments favouring a Vshaped recovery. 2020 was the first year since 2016 with negative GDP growth. In 2021 Romania managed to register GDP growth of around 6.6% which is 1.4 pps higher than the Eurozone area. 2022 and 2023 estimates for GDP growth also look healthy at 4.3% and 3.6% respectively.
The total investment volume in Romania for 2021 amounted to €920.1 million. This was 60% above 2020 levels and edges the country closer to the long-term annual average of €1.0 billion. Total investment activity in Romania picked up considerably in the second half of 2021, with this leading to a significant increase in trading activity. In total 43 real estate transactions were closed in 2021 with an average value of €21.4 million.
One of the most significant transactions during 2021 was signed during Q3 when the Hungarian investment fund "Adventum" entered the Romanian office market by acquiring Hermes BC in Bucharest for approximately €150 million. A second important transaction was between Austrian group "Supernova" which bought the real estate portfolio owned by the French-Belgian group Louis Delhaize at the end of 2021.
Most of the new investments were made in office and industrial properties. The investment volume by sector was split 45% office properties, 30% industrial properties, 19% retail sector and 6% was claimed by hotel, residential and other segments. The top three largest sources of capital were foreign investors coming from Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary which claimed almost three quarters of the annual volume.
At the end of 2021 Romania's modern retail stock, comprising of shopping centres and retail parks reached circa 4 million sqm after an estimated 103,000 sqm were added throughout the year. The retail stock composition shifted slightly with more focus on retail parks rather than shopping centres. The new composition is now 37% retail parks and the remaining 63% attributed to shopping centres.
2021 saw a rebound in the rental commercial market when compared to 2020 as many workers returned to their offices. Although the situation is expected to continue improving over time, the real long term effects of COVID-19 on the rental commercial market are still uncertain. The reason for this is two-fold. Employers want to take advantage of the lower costs associated with remote work in the form of either lower rent costs or reduced investments in office space whilst employees have found comfort in the flexibility associated with the working from home flexibility. The housing sector has also been affected by the pandemic. Property owners are now more comfortable accepting longer term rental agreements even if it means accepting lower overall income when compared to more frequent but shorter term rentals.
On the retail side, despite a year of economic uncertainty, retail appears to be on an upward trajectory in the early months of 2022, with innovation in digital technology and sustainability as the main exciting prospects in the face of the disruption brought about by the pandemic. Unfortunately, churn is expected to remain in the short to medium term, so anticipating consumer needs has never been more imperative and critical in the retail industry. Those retailers who have lately adjusted their business model and are able to address consumers' needs at any time irrespective of their geographical location, are the ones that continue to win additional market share within the industry. Indeed, close monitoring in terms of how retailers adjust their business model is vital, as this will ultimately have a

10 Romania Real Estate Market Outlook 2022 (CBRE Research)

Hili Properties p.l.c. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUMMARY 2022
direct impact on the country's real estate investment market.
The purpose of the table below compares the debt issuance of the Issuer to other debt instruments. Additionally, we believe there is no direct comparable company related to the Issuer and, as such, we included a variety of securities with different maturities. More importantly, we have included different securities with similar maturity as the debt securities of the Issuer. One must note that, given the material differences in profiles and industries, the risks associated with the Issuer's business and that of other issuers is therefore different.


| Security | Nom Value |
Yield to Maturity |
Interest coverage (EBITDA) |
Total Assets | Total Equity |
Total Liabilities / Total Assets |
Net Debt / Net Debt and Total Equity |
Net Debt / EBITDA |
Current Ratio |
Return on Common Equity |
Net Margin |
Revenue Growth (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €000's | (%) | (times) | (€'millions) | (€'millions) | (%) | (%) | (times) | (times) | (%) | (%) | (%) | |
| 6% Pendergardens Developments plc Secured € 2022 Series II | 19,757 | 5.71% | (2.3)x | 59.5 | 30.7 | 48.4% | 35.5% | 4.6x | 0.7x | 3.91% | 10.19% | -9.54% |
| 4.25% GAP Group plc Secured € 2023 | 8,350 | 4.23% | 7.8x | 112.2 | 21.6 | 80.8% | 66.3% | 3.5x | 6.2x | 48.3% | 17.7% | 110.7% |
| 5.8% International Hotel Investments plc 2023 | 10,000 | 4.67% | 1.0x | 1,695.2 | 838.2 | 50.6% | 41.2% | 23.6x | 1.5x | -3.8% | -23.5% | 40.6% |
| 6% AX Investments Plc € 2024 | 40,000 | 5.97% | 3.0x | 369.8 | 237.1 | 37.0% | 25.1% | 6.8x | 0.9x | 0.8% | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| 6% International Hotel Investments plc € 2024 | 35,000 | 4.83% | 1.0x | 1,695.2 | 838.2 | 50.6% | 41.2% | 23.6x | 1.5x | -3.8% | -23.5% | 40.6% |
| 5.3% Mariner Finance plc Unsecured € 2024 | 35,000 | 0.66% | 3.3x | 102.3 | 52.9 | 48.3% | 46.6% | 6.4x | 0.5x | -0.5% | -1.8% | -7.0% |
| 5% Hal Mann Vella Group plc Secured € 2024 | 30,000 | 3.67% | 3.1x | 123.8 | 48.5 | 60.8% | 53.1% | 9.0x | 1.4x | 2.5% | 4.7% | 7.7% |
| 5.1% 1923 Investments plc Unsecured € 2024 | 36,000 | 4.01% | 5.3x | 149.7 | 52.8 | 64.7% | 47.1% | 2.9x | 1.0x | 11.9% | 3.4% | 15.0% |
| 4.25% Best Deal Properties Holding plc Secured € 2024 | 9,183 | 4.20% | 25.4x | 24.6 | 6.9 | 71.9% | 68.4% | 3.9x | 6.6x | 50.2% | 13.8% | 83.2% |
| 5.75% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2025 | 45,000 | 4.72% | 1.0x | 1,695.2 | 838.2 | 50.6% | 41.2% | 23.6x | 1.5x | -3.8% | -23.5% | 40.6% |
| 4.5% Hili Properties plc Unsecured € 2025 | 37,000 | 4.01% | 1.5x | 208.7 | 110.9 | 46.9% | 32.3% | 10.9x | 4.7x | 3.7% | 37.5% | 4.2% |
| 4.35% Hudson Malta plc Unsecured € 2026 | 12,000 | 3.78% | 10.9x | 59.0 | 12.6 | 78.7% | 68.5% | 4.2x | 1.5x | 11.5% | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Secured € 2026 | 55,000 | 3.84% | 1.0x | 1,695.2 | 838.2 | 50.6% | 41.2% | 23.6x | 1.5x | -3.8% | -23.5% | 40.6% |
| 4% International Hotel Investments plc Unsecured € 2026 | 60,000 | 3.99% | 1.0x | 1,695.2 | 838.2 | 50.6% | 41.2% | 23.6x | 1.5x | -3.8% | -23.5% | 40.6% |
| 3.25% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2026 Series I | 15,000 | 3.27% | 3.0x | 369.8 | 237.1 | 37.0% | 25.1% | 6.8x | 0.9x | 0.8% | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| 4.35% SD Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 65,000 | 4.23% | 0.3x | 328.5 | 131.5 | 60.0% | 30.3% | 43.7x | 1.2x | -1.6% | -12.2% | -70.9% |
| 4% Eden Finance plc Unsecured € 2027 | 40,000 | 3.64% | 3.7x | 193.5 | 109.3 | 43.5% | 28.6% | 5.9x | 1.1x | 0.9% | 4.3% | 86.6% |
| 4% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2027 | 45,000 | 3.58% | 0.5x | 363.0 | 235.4 | 35.1% | 26.7% | 33.8x | 0.9x | 5.3% | 82.2% | 28.2% |
| 3.85% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2028 | 40,000 | 4.04% | 4.6x | 727.7 | 154.6 | 78.7% | 71.8% | 4.7x | 1.1x | 25.9% | 5.7% | 22.0% |
| 3.65% Stivala Group Finance plc Secured € 2029 | 15,000 | 3.49% | 0.5x | 363.0 | 235.4 | 35.1% | 26.7% | 33.8x | 0.9x | 5.3% | 82.2% | 28.2% |
| 3.8% Hili Finance Company plc Unsecured € 2029 | 80,000 | 4.18% | 4.6x | 727.7 | 154.6 | 78.7% | 71.8% | 4.7x | 1.1x | 25.9% | 5.7% | 22.0% |
| 3.75% AX Group plc Unsec Bds 2029 Series II | 10,000 | 3.75% | 3.0x | 369.8 | 237.1 | 37.0% | 25.1% | 6.8x | 0.9x | 0.8% | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| **Average | 4.07% |
Source: Latest available audited financial statements
* Last closing price as at 09/06/2022
**Average figures do not capture the financial analysis of the Issuer



The above graph illustrates the average yearly yield of all local issuers as well as the corresponding yield of MGSs (Yaxis) vs the maturity of both Issuers and MGSs (X-axis), in their respective maturity bucket, to which the spread premiums can be noted. The graph also illustrates on a stand-alone basis, the yield of Hili Properties plc bond.
As at 9 June 2022, the average spread over the Malta Government Stock (MGS) for corporates with maturity range of 2 to 5 years (2024-2027) was 269 basis points. The current Hili Properties bond is trading at a YTM of 4.01%, translating into a spread of 279 basis points over the corresponding MGS. This means that this bond is trading at a marginal premium of 10 basis points in comparison to the market.


| Income Statement | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | Total revenue generated by the Group/Company from its principal business activities during the financial year. |
| Costs | Costs are expenses incurred by the Group/Company in the production of its revenue. |
| EBITDA | EBITDA is an abbreviation for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. It reflects the Group's/Company's earnings purely from operations. |
| EBIT (Operating Profit) | EBIT is an abbreviation for earnings before interest and tax. |
| Depreciation and Amortisation |
An accounting charge to compensate for the decrease in the monetary value of an asset over time and the eventual cost to replace the asset once fully depreciated. |
| Net Finance Costs | The interest accrued on debt obligations less any interest earned on cash bank balances and from intra-group companies on any loan advances. |
| Profit After Taxation | The profit made by the Group/Company during the financial year net of any income taxes incurred. |
| Profitability Ratios Growth in Revenue (YoY) |
This represents the growth in revenue when compared with previous financial year. |
| Gross Profit Margin | Gross profit as a percentage of total revenue. |
| EBITDA Margin | EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue. |
| Operating (EBIT) Margin | Operating margin is the EBIT as a percentage of total revenue. |
| Net Margin | Net income expressed as a percentage of total revenue. |
| Return on Common Equity | Return on common equity (ROE) measures the rate of return on the shareholders' equity of the owners of issued share capital, computed by dividing the net income by the average common equity (average equity of two years financial performance). |
| Return on Assets | Return on assets (ROA) is computed by dividing net income by average total assets (average assets of two years financial performance). |
| Cash Flow Statement Cash Flow from Operating Activities (CFO) |
Cash generated from the principal revenue producing activities of the Group/Company less any interest incurred on debt. |
| Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
Cash generated from the activities dealing with the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments of the Group/Company. |
| Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
Cash generated from the activities that result in change in share capital and borrowings of the Group/Company. |
| Capex | Represents the capital expenditure incurred by the Group/Company in a financial year. |
| Free Cash Flows (FCF) | The amount of cash the Group/Company has after it has met its financial obligations. It is calculated by taking Cash Flow from Operating Activities less the Capex of the same financial year. |
| Balance Sheet Total Assets |
What the Group/Company owns which can de further classified into Non-Current Assets and Current Assets. |
| Non-Current Assets | Assets, full value of which will not be realised within the forthcoming accounting year |
| Current Assets | Assets which are realisable within one year from the statement of financial position date. |
| Inventory | Inventory is the term for the goods available for sale and raw materials used to produce goods available for sale. |


| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents are Group/Company assets that are either cash or can be converted into cash immediately. |
|---|---|
| Total Equity | Total Equity is calculated as total assets less liabilities, representing the capital owned by the shareholders, retained earnings, and any reserves. |
| Total Liabilities | What the Group/Company owes which can de further classified into Non-Current Liabilities and Current Liabilities. |
| Non-Current Liabilities | Obligations which are due after more than one financial year. |
| Current Liabilities | Obligations which are due within one financial year. |
| Total Debt | All interest-bearing debt obligations inclusive of long and short-term debt. |
| Net Debt | Total debt of a Group/Company less any cash and cash equivalents. |
| Financial Strength Ratios | |
| Current Ratio | The Current ratio (also known as the Liquidity Ratio) is a financial ratio that measures whether or not a company has enough resources to pay its debts over the next 12 months. It compares current assets to current liabilities. |
| Quick Ratio (Acid Test Ratio) | The quick ratio measures a Group's/Company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It compares current assets (less inventory) to current liabilities. |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | The interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing EBITDA of one period by cash interest paid of the same period. |
| Gearing Ratio | The gearing ratio indicates the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance total assets. |
| Gearing Ratio Level 1 | Is calculated by dividing Net Debt by Net Debt and Total Equity. |
| Gearing Ratio Level 2 | Is calculated by dividing Total Liabilities by Total Assets. |
| Gearing Ratio Level 3 | Is calculated by dividing Net Debt by Total Equity. |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | The Net Debt / EBITDA ratio measures the ability of the Group/Company to refinance its debt by looking at the EBITDA. |
| Other Definitions | |
Yield to Maturity (YTM) YTM is the rate of return expected on a bond which is held till maturity. It is essentially the internal rate of return on a bond and it equates the present value of bond future cash flows to its current market price.


Hili Properties p.l.c.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS SUMMARY 2022
Calamatta Cuschieri Investment Services Ltd Ewropa Business Centre, Triq Dun Karm, Birkirkara, BKR9034, Malta www.cc.com.mt.
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