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SAF Tehnika

Annual Report Oct 19, 2018

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A/S "SAF Tehnika"

Consolidated financial statements and separate financial statements

for the year ended 30 June 2018

(Translation from Latvian)

Content

Page
General information 3
Management report 4 – 5
Statement of the Board's responsibility 6
Independent auditors' report 7 – 10
Consolidated and separate financial statements:
Consolidated and separate statement of financial position 11
Consolidated and separate statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 12
Consolidated and separate statement of changes in the shareholders' equity 13
Consolidated and separate statement of cash flows 14
Notes to the financial statements 15 – 43

General information

Information on the Parent company:
Name of the Company A/S "SAF Tehnika"
Legal status of the Company Joint Stock Company
Number, place and date of
registration
40003474109
Riga, Latvia, 27 December 1999
Registered with the Commercial Register on 10 March 2004
Address Ganību dambis 24a
Riga, LV-1005
Latvia
Names of shareholders Didzis Liepkalns (17.05%)
Andrejs Grišāns (10.03%)
Normunds Bergs (9.74%)
Juris Ziema (8.71%)
Koka Zirgs SIA (8.84%)
Vents Lācars/ inheritors (6.08%)
Other shareholders (39.55%)
Names of the Council members,
their positions
Vents Lācars – Chairman of the Council (6.08% or 180 546 shares) –
till 10.05.2018
Juris Ziema – Deputy Chairman of the Council (8.71% or 258 762 shares)
Andrejs Grišāns – Member of the Council (10.03% or 297 888 shares)
Ivars Šenbergs – Member of the Council (0.00% or 2 shares)
Aivis Olšteins – Member of the Council (no A/S "SAF Tehnika" shareholder)
Names of the Board members,
their positions
Normunds Bergs – Chairman of the Board (9.74% or 289 377 shares)
Didzis Liepkalns – Member of the Board (17.05% or 506 460 shares)
Zane Jozepa – Member of the Board (no A/S SAF Tehnika shareholder)
Jānis Bergs – Member of the Board (no A/S SAF Tehnika shareholder)
Responsible person for
accounting
Dace Langada – Chief accountant
Reporting period 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018
Previous reporting year 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017
Auditor and address Potapoviča un Andersone SIA
Licence No. 99
Ūdens iela 12-45
Riga, LV-1007, Latvia
Anna Temerova - Allena
Responsible certified auditor
Certificate No.154
Information on subsidiaries:
Participation share: 100% SAF North America LLC
3250 Quentin Street, Unit 128

Aurora, Colorado 80011, USA

3250 Quentin Street, Unit 128 Aurora, Colorado 80011, USA

Participation share: 100% SAF Services LLC

Management Report

Business Activity

A/S "SAF Tehnika" and its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as the Group) is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of digital microwave transmission equipment. The Group provides end-to-end and cost-effective wireless backhaul solutions for digital voice and data transmission to mobile and fixed network operators and data service providers both in the public and private sectors as an alternative to cable networks.

In the financial year (FY) 2017/2018, the Group's net turnover was 13.41 million euros, which is by 3.63 million euros, or 21.3% less than in the previous financial year 2016/2017. The net turnover of the Parent company was 11.17 million euros in FY 2017/2018, which is 3.46 million euros less than last FY 2016/2017.

In the American region, where we keep accounting records of sales in the countries of both North, South, and Central Americas, the turnover made up to 57% of the Group's annual turnover and was 7.66 million euros, which is 22% less than last year. The US subsidiary company "SAF North America" LLC ensures marketing and sales of the Group's products in USA and Canada as well as product warehousing and logistics services. Sales in the European and CIS region decreased by 19%. Last year's successful results in the region were related to the development of a data transmission solution tailored to customer-specific needs. During the reporting year, there was a decline of turnover in the AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Africa) region, where the competition in the market of wireless data transmission equipment is still highly intense. Fluctuations in turnover for all regions are affected by variable proportion of projects, replacement of equipment generations, and product audits, especially in the segments of standard equipment.

In the reporting year, in order to minimize fluctuations in turnover, the Group continued its effort to research and identify by developing and improving the niche product offerings, increasingly focusing on the diversification of its product portfolio. The life cycle of products in the sector lasts for about 5 years when the obsolete products are replaced with the equipment of newer generations. This applies to the Group's basic products – microwave wireless data transmission equipment. Therefore, prototypes for the next generation equipment have been made and will be marketed during the next financial year. The technology transition process is gradual and will happen over several years.

The Group further developed specific functionalities for A/S "SAF Tehnika" products demanded by customers.

There is still an increase in demand on the market for radio systems that provide enhanced data transmission rate and can be enhanced or updated in order to increase data transmission capacity. Consequently, the Group continues to study market demand and problematic issues in order to offer necessary product modifications.

Exports made 98.85% of the Group's (98.62% of the Parent company's) turnover and amounted to 13.41 million euros (11.17 million euros, accordingly). During the reporting year, the Group exported its products to 76 countries worldwide.

In order to promote SAF brand recognition and introduce SAF products, solutions and new generations of the devices to the existing and potential customers, the Group continued to actively participate in the most significant trade shows across Europe, America, and Asia.

Export activities of the Group were supported by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), which cofunded the Group's participation in some of the industry exhibitions.

In the reporting year, CFIP series products were in the highest demand, and the best-selling ones were Integra, FreeMile, Lumina, and Marathon. There is an increasing demand for products in the Spectrum Compact line – measuring equipment for data network engineers.

At the end of the year, the Group's (Parent company's) net cash funds balance was 3.12 million euros (3.01 million euros, accordingly). The Group's net cash flow was negative in the reporting year – 3.38 million euros (accordingly, the Parent company's net cash flow was negative – 2.14 million euros).

During the reporting year, the Group invested 344 thousand euros into the purchase of IT infrastructure, production and research equipment, software and licenses, as well as product certification.

The Group (Parent company) closed the financial year 2017/2018 with loss of 219 thousand euros (199 thousand euros, accordingly). The last fiscal year's result was profit of 1.74 million euros (1.67 million euros, accordingly). A significant difference is related to the successful implementation of customer-tailored niche projects in the past fiscal year, as well as to the stages of the product life cycle, investments in the development of new products and modifications for existing products.

Management Report (continued)

Research and Development

The prerequisite of the Group's long-term existence and a success factor is its ability to ensure continuous product development. In the reporting year, the Group continued to improve the INTEGRA product line, as well as solutions were found to enhance the functionality, improve performance, and reduce production costs. The Group continued to design and develop the functionality of a new IoT (Internet of Things) environmental monitoring solution – Aranet. Aranet is an industrial-grade wireless environmental monitoring solution that allows monitoring temperature, humidity, and CO2 level. Spectrum Compact and Spectrum Generator are regularly updated with new functionalities and accessories. Groundwork and prototypes of new products have been created and are expected to enter the market next financial year. Technologically, the products are interconnected. Development and existence of such products broadens the range of business offerings. In the reporting period, the Group's product development projects received co-financing from the Latvian electrical and optical equipment industry competence center "LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA in the amount of 339 thousand euros.

Future Prospects

A/S "SAF Tehnika" is the company with long-term experience and competence in development and production of microwave radios. The company is capable of delivering excellent, high-quality products for the general market as well as succeeding in development of niche solutions. The Group's task is to proceed with development of next generation data transmission equipment, continue its work on manufacturing high-quality products for the microwave data communication market, providing not only standardized solutions, but also product modifications in order to meet customers' special needs. The goal of the Company is to stabilize sales levels to ensure a positive net result in the long term.

The Group will continue its specified market strategy, focusing on strategic market niches both for products and regions.

The Group looks positively to projections for future operational periods, however, retains caution, and the Board of the Parent company refrains from expressing any statements about future sales volumes and financial results.

Subsequent Events

During a period of time between the year-end date and the date on which these financial statements are signed, there were no events that would materially affect the financial position of the Group and/or the Parent company as on 30 June 2018, and/or financial results and cash flows during the relevant reporting year.

Profit Allocation Proposal by the Board

The Board of the Parent company proposes to cover the loss from undistributed profits of previous years.

Also, the Corporate Governance Report for 2017/2018 has been submitted to "Nasdaq Riga" AS together with this separate and consolidated annual financial report 2017/2018 by A/S "SAF Tehnika".

On behalf of the Board,

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY

The Board of A/S "SAF Tehnika" is responsible for preparing separate and consolidated financial statements of A/S "SAF Tehnika".

The separate and consolidated financial statements set out on pages 11 to 43 and are prepared in accordance with the source documents and present fairly the A/S "SAF Tehnika" (Parent company`s) and A/S "SAF Tehnika" and its subsidiaries (the Group) financial position as at 30 June 2018 and the results of financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended on 30 June 2018.

The above-mentioned financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union on a going concern basis. Appropriate accounting policies have been applied on a consistent basis. Prudent and reasonable judgments and estimates have been made by the Board in the preparation of the financial statements.

The Board of A/S "SAF Tehnika" is responsible for the maintenance of proper accounting records, the safeguarding of the Group's and the Parent company's assets and the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities in the Group and the Parent company. The Board is also responsible for compliance with requirements of normative acts of the countries where Group companies and the Parent company operate.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board

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Statement of financial position

Group Parent company
As at 30 June As at 30 June
Note 2018 2017 2018 2017
Long-term investments EUR EUR EUR EUR
Fixed assets 6 657 339 733 303 637 573 703 346
Intangible assets 6 142 665 117 907 142 472 117 407
Investments in subsidiaries 7 - - 32 893 32 893
Investments in other companies 7 8 106 2 148 8 106 2 148
Long-term trade receivables 9 1 905 2 993 1 905 2 993
Deferred tax asset 12 - 27 374 - 27 374
Total long-term investments 810 015 883 725 822 949 886 161
Current assets
Stock 8 5 057 877 5 535 525 4 821 370 5 299 401
Corporate income tax receivable 25 172 136 - 144 033 -
Trade receivables 9 1 616 947 1 706 914 866 777 778 647
Due from related parties 9 - - 991 247 1 226 485
Other receivables 10 313 073 274 614 304 940 263 685
Short-term loans 27b 215 025 - - -
Prepaid expenses 167 048 132 808 120 785 104 152
Cash and cash equivalents 11 3 124 000 6 508 388 3 015 110 5 159 737
Total current assets 10 666 106 14 158 249 10 264 262 12 832 107
Total assets 11 476 121 15 041 974 11 087 211 13 718 268
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 13 4 158 252 4 158 252 4 158 252 4 158 252
Share premium 2 851 726 2 851 726 2 851 726 2 851 726
Other reserves 8 530 8 530 8 530 8 530
Translation reserve 2 012 5 207 - -
Retained earnings 2 855 657 5 065 006 2 738 484 4 927 983
Total shareholders' equity 9 876 177 12 088 721 9 756 992 11 946 491
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 14 694 823 738 528 647 806 686 268
Provisions 14 11 184 6 294 11 184 6 294
Other liabilities 14 785 347 1 982 095 524 409 845 799
Due to related parties - - 138 932 62 130
Corporate income tax 25 - 163 738 - 136 225
Loans 15 113 10 397 113 10 397
Deferred income 16 108 477 52 201 7 775 24 664
Total liabilities 1 599 944 2 953 253 1 330 219 1 771 777
Total equity and liabilities 11 476 121 15 041 974 11 087 211 13 718 268

The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 43 form an integral part of these financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board Dace Langada Chief accountant

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Group Parent company
For the year ended For the year ended
30 June 30 June
Note 2018 2017 2018 2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Net sales 17 13 411 294 17 042 574 11 174 255 14 635 022
Cost of goods sold 18 (8 855 229) (9 780 241) (8 687 923) (9 614 161)
Gross profit 4 556 065 7 262 333 2 486 332 5 020 861
Sales and marketing expenses 19 (3 998 631) (4 197 117) (1 982 939) (2 244 374)
Administrative expenses 20 (850 019) (1 219 930) (774 130) (1 106 821)
Profit/ (loss) from operating activities (292 585) 1 845 286 (270 737) 1 669 666
Other income 21 331 632 402 133 325 760 399 919
Financial income 22 21 401 11 247 20 814 11 209
Financial expenses 23 (191 981) (204 454) (193 796) (135 776)
Profit/ (loss) before tax (131 533) 2 054 212 (117 959) 1 945 018
Corporate income tax 24 (87 795) (307 146) (81 519) (270 301)
Profit/ (loss) of the reporting year (219 328) 1 747 066 (199 478) 1 674 717
Other comprehensive income/ (loss)
Foreign currency recalculation differences
for foreign operations
(3 195) (5 289) - -
Total comprehensive income/ (loss) (222 523) 1 741 777 (199 478) 1 674 717
Profit/ (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent (219 328) 1 747 066 - -
Total comprehensive income/ (loss)
attributable to:
Shareholders of the Parent (222 523) 1 741 777 - -

Profit/ (loss) per share attributable to the shareholders of the Company (EUR per share):

Basic and diluted earnings/ (loss) per share 26 (0.074) 0.588 (0.067) 0.564

The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 43 form an integral part of these financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board

Dace Langada Chief accountant

Statement of changes in the shareholders' equity of the Group

Share
capital
Share
premium
Other
reserves
Foreign
currency
revaluation
reserve
Retained
earnings
Total
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Balance as at 30 June 2016 4 158 252 2 851 725 8 530 10 496 4 327 801 11 356 804
Transactions with owners of
the Company, recognised in
equity - - - - (1 009 861) (1 009 861)
Dividends - - - - (1 009 861) (1 009 861)
Total comprehensive income - 1 - (5 289) 1 747 066 1 741 778
Profit of the reporting year
Other comprehensive income/
- - - - 1 747 066 1 747 066
(loss) - 1 - (5 289) - (5 288)
Balance as at 30 June 2017 4 158 252 2 851 726 8 530 5 207 5 065 006 12 088 721
Transactions with owners of
the Company, recognised in
equity - - - - (1 990 021) (1 990 021)
Dividends - - - - (1 990 021) (1 990 021)
Total comprehensive income - - - (3 195) (219 328) (222 523)
Loss of the reporting year
Other comprehensive income/
- - - - (219 328) (219 328)
(loss) - - - (3 195) - (3 195)
Balance as at 30 June 2018 4 158 252 2 851 726 8 530 2 012 2 855 657 9 876 177

Statement of changes in the shareholders' equity of the Parent company

Share
capital
EUR
Share
premium
EUR
Other
reserves
EUR
Retained
earnings
EUR
Total
EUR
Balance as at 30 June 2016 4 158 252 2 851 725 8 530 4 263 127 11 281 634
Transactions with owners
of the Company,
recognised in equity
- - - (1 009 861) (1 009 861)
Dividends - - - (1 009 861) (1 009 861)
Total comprehensive income - 1 - 1 674 717 1 674 718
Profit for the reporting year - - - 1 674 717 1 674 717
Other comprehensive income - 1 - - 1
Balance as at 30 June 2017 4 158 252 2 851 726 8 530 4 927 983 11 946 491
Transactions with owners
of the Company,
recognised in equity
- - - (1 990 021) (1 990 021)
Dividends - - - (1 990 021) (1 990 021)
Total comprehensive income - - - (199 478) (199 478)
Loss for the reporting year - - - (199 478) (199 478)
Other comprehensive income - - - - -
Balance as at 30 June 2018 4 158 252 2 851 726 8 530 2 738 484 9 756 992

The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 43 form an integral part of these financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board Dace Langada Chief accountant

Statement of cash flows

Group
For the year ended
30 June
Parent company
For the year ended
30 June
Note 2018
EUR
2017
EUR
2018
EUR
2017
EUR
Profit before taxes (131 533) 2 054 212 (117 959) 1 945 018
Adjustments for:
- depreciation 6 316 919 300 412 292 700 281 879
- amortization 6 72 913 65 928 72 616 65 811
- changes in adjustments to stock
- changes in provisions for guarantees
8
14
(17 373)
4 890
(32 650)
(9 465)
(17 373)
4 890
(32 650)
(9 465)
- changes in provisions for unused vacations 14 (19 224) 35 104 (19 224) 35 104
- changes in doubtful debt allowances 9 (17 492) 28 447 (23 189) 29 076
- interest income 22 (21 381) (11 209) (20 814) (11 209)
- government grants 21 (319 520) (375 938) (319 520) (375 938)
- (profit)/loss on disposal of fixed assets 1 927 (15 796) 1 927 (15 796)
Operating profit before changes in working
capital (129 874) 2 039 045 (145 946) 1 911 830
(Increase)/decrease of stock 495 021 (1 208 759) 495 404 (1 168 777)
(Increase)/decrease in receivables (82)
(1 221 240)
5 647
911 584
4 403
(263 826)
(158 686)
12 793
Increase/(decrease) in payables
Cash flows generated by operating activities (856 175) 1 747 517 90 035 597 160
Government grants 21 401 565 303 453 401 565 303 453
Corporate income tax paid 25 (395 861) (94 876) (334 403) (85 680)
Net cash flows from operating activities (850 471) 1 956 094 157 197 814 933
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of fixed assets 6 (246 599) (314 994) (231 937) (290 752)
Income from the disposal of fixed assets 3 083 15 950 3 083 15 950
Purchase of intangible assets 6 (97 681) (52 818) (97 681) (52 309)
Loans issued 27.b (214 445) - - -
Interest income 20 815 11 209 20 815 11 209
Security deposit received 10 10 159 - 10 159 -
Participation in the capital of other companies 7 (5 958) - (5 958) -
Net cash flows from investing activities (530 626) (340 653) (301 519) (315 902)
Cash flows used in financing activities
Loans repaid (10 284) (1 698) (10 284) (1 698)
Dividends paid (1 990 021) (1 009 861) (1 990 021) (1 009 861)
Net cash flows used in financing activities
Result of fluctuations in the foreign exchange
(2 000 305) (1 011 559) (2 000 305)
-
(1 011 559)
-
rates (2 986) (6 353)
Net increase of cash and cash equivalents (3 384 388) 597 529 (2 144 627) (512 528)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the year 6 508 388 5 910 859 5 159 737 5 672 265
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the year
11 3 124 000 6 508 388 3 015 110 5 159 737

The accompanying notes on pages 15 to 43 form an integral part of these financial statements.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board Dace Langada Chief accountant

Notes to the financial statements

1. General information

The core business activity of A/S "SAF Tehnika" (hereinafter – the Parent company) and its subsidiaries (together hereinafter referred to as the Group) is the design, production and distribution of microwave radio data transmission equipment thus offering an alternative to cable channels. The Group offers products to mobile network operators, data service providers (such as Internet service providers and telecommunications companies), as well as state institutions and private companies.

Promotion of the Parent company's products and services, marketing, market research, attraction of new clients and technical support in North America is provided by a 100% subsidiary "SAF North America" LLC. The said company is registered in the USA and operates in Aurora, Colorado.

In August 2012 another company began operations in North America – "SAF Services" LLC, in which the Parent company held 50% shares (joint venture arrangement). The objective of establishing "SAF Services" LLC was to provide local clients with services connected with the creation, long-term maintenance and management of data transmission networks. The test network set up by "SAF Services" LLC using the equipment of A/S "SAF Tehnika" was a success and the client recognised it to be compliant with the defined requirements but no cooperation agreement was signed and "SAF Services" LLC was unable to generate any income from its investments. Consequently, any further development of this business in the USA was suspended and the founder and holder of 50% shares, "STREAMNET" OU, discontinued cooperation. In April 2015 the Parent company became the sole owner of "SAF Services" LLC.

The Parent company is a public joint stock company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Latvia. Its legal address is Ganību dambis 24a, Riga, Latvia.

The shares of the Parent company are listed on A/S "Nasdaq Riga" Stock Exchange, Latvia.

These separate financial statements of A/S "SAF Tehnika" and consolidated financial statements of A/S "SAF Tehnika" and its subsidiaries (hereinafter – financial statements) were approved by the Parent company's Board on 17 October 2018. The financial statements will be presented for approval to the shareholders' meeting. The shareholders have the power to reject the financial statements prepared and issued by management and the right to request that new financial statements be issued.

2. Summary of accounting principles used

These financial statements are prepared using the accounting policies and valuation principles set out below. These policies have been applied consistently to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

The previous financial statements were prepared for the financial year ended 30 June 2017 and are available at the Parent company's headquarters on Ganību dambis 24a, Riga, Republic of Latvia and at the Parent company's website: www.saftehnika.com.

A Accounting principles

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention less impairment.

New Standards and interpretations

Standards, amendments to standards and interpretations that for the first time are applicable to financial statements for year ended 30 June 2018.

Amendments to IAS 12 "Income taxes" – recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017).

Amendments to IAS 7 "Statement of Cash Flows" – Disclosure initiative (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017).

Certain new standards and interpretations have been published that become effective for the accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2018 or later periods or are not yet endorsed by the EU:

IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018). Key features of the new standard are:

• Financial assets are required to be classified into three measurement categories: those to be measured subsequently at amortised cost, those to be measured subsequently at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) and those to be measured subsequently at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL).

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

A Accounting principles (continued)

New Standards and Interpretations (continued)

  • Classification for debt instruments is driven by the entity's business model for managing the financial assets and whether the contractual cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI). If a debt instrument is held to collect, it may be carried at amortised cost if it also meets the SPPI requirement. Debt instruments that meet the SPPI requirement that are held in a portfolio where an entity both holds to collect assets' cash flows and sells assets may be classified as FVOCI. Financial assets that do not contain cash flows that are SPPI must be measured at FVPL (for example, derivatives). Embedded derivatives are no longer separated from financial assets but will be included in assessing the SPPI condition.
  • Investments in equity instruments are always measured at fair value. However, management can make an irrevocable election to present changes in fair value in other comprehensive income, provided the instrument is not held for trading. If the equity instrument is held for trading, changes in fair value are presented in profit or loss.
  • Most of the requirements of IAS 39 regarding the classification and valuation of financial liabilities remained unchanged in IFRS 9. The main change is that the Company will have to report on the effect of changes in its credit risk on financial liabilities that are valuated at fair value through profit or loss account.
  • IFRS 9 introduces a new model for the recognition of impairment losses the expected credit losses (ECL) model. There is a 'three stage' approach which is based on the change in credit quality of financial assets since initial recognition. In practice, the new rules mean that entities will have to record an immediate loss equal to the 12-month ECL on initial recognition of financial assets that are not credit impaired (or lifetime ECL for trade receivables). Where there has been a significant increase in credit risk, impairment is measured using lifetime ECL rather than 12-month ECL. The model includes operational simplifications for lease and trade receivables.
  • Hedge accounting requirements were amended to align accounting more closely with risk management. The standard provides entities with an accounting policy choice between applying the hedge accounting requirements of IFRS 9 and continuing to apply IAS 39 to all hedges because the standard currently does not address accounting for macro hedging.

The Company has assessed that applying IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" will not cause significant fluctuations to Company's financial results and recognised financial situation as historically there has not been a significant impairment of Company's assets.

IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018). The new standard introduces the core principle that revenue must be recognised when the goods or services are transferred to the customer, at the transaction price. Any bundled goods or services that are distinct must be separately recognised, and any discounts or rebates on the contract price must generally be allocated to the separate elements. When the consideration varies for any reason, minimum amounts must be recognised if they are not at significant risk of reversal. Costs incurred to secure contracts with customers have to be capitalised and amortised over the period when the benefits of the contract are consumed.

The Company's management expects no significant impact to Company's financial results and financial situation adopting the IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers".

Amendments to IFRS 10 "Consolidated financial statements", IAS 28 "Investments in associates and joint ventures" – Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (effective date to be determined by the IASB, not yet endorsed in the EU).

IFRS 16 "Leases" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019). The new standard sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases. All leases result in the lessee obtaining the right to use an asset at the start of the lease and, if lease payments are made over time, also obtaining financing. Accordingly, IFRS 16 eliminates the classification of leases as either operating leases or finance leases as is required by IAS 17 and, instead, introduces a single lessee accounting model. Lessees will be required to recognise:

  • assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value;
  • depreciation of lease assets separately from interest on lease liabilities in the income statement.

Amendments to IFRS 16 "Leases" does not require significant changes in accounting of the Company, accordingly, a lessor continues to classify its leases as operating leases or finance leases, and to account for those two types of leases differently.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

A Accounting principles (continued)

New Standards and Interpretations (continued)

Applying IFRS SFPS 16, the management of the Company will make estimates in relation to concluded operating lease agreements. At the end of the reporting period the management of the Company has not yet made assessment, but the Company's management expects no significant impact to Company's financial results and financial situation adopting the IFRS 16 "Leases". See Note 31.

Amendments to IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, not yet endorsed in the EU).

Amendments to IFRS 4 "Insurance Contracts" – Applying IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" with IFRS 4 "Insurance contracts" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).

Annual improvements to IFRS's 2016. The amendments include changes that affect 3 standards:

  • IFRS 12 "Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017, not yet endorsed in the EU),
  • IFRS 1 "First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, not yet endorsed in the EU), and
  • IAS 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, not yet endorsed in the EU).

IFRIC 22 "Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, not yet endorsed in the EU).

IFRS 17 "Insurance contracts" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021, not yet endorsed in the EU).

IFRIC 23 "Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments" (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, not yet endorsed in the EU).

Amendments to IAS 40 "Investment Property" – Transfers of investment property (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, not yet endorsed in the EU).

Amendments to IFRS 9 "Financial instruments" – Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, not yet endorsed in the EU).

Amendments to IAS 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures" – Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, not yet endorsed in the EU).

Annual improvements to IFRS's 2017 (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, not yet endorsed in the EU). The amendments include changes that affect 4 standards:

  • IFRS 3 "Business Combinations",
  • IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements"
  • IAS 12 "Income taxes"
  • IAS 23 "Borrowing costs".

Board of the Parent company and Group decided not to initiate new standards and interpretations before endorsing them in EU. Management of the Company believes that new standards and interpretations listed above does not have significant impact on Company's and Group's financial statements.

There are no other new or revised standards or interpretations that are not yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company or Group.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

B Consolidation

(a) Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control commences until the date on which control ceases. Subsidiary was established; therefore, acquisition accounting was not applied.

(b) Investment in equity-accounted investees

Investment in equity-accounted investees was an investment in a joint venture, which became a subsidiary after the acquisition of additional shares in 2015. Joint venture is a structure over which the Group has joint control ensuring that the Group is entitled to net assets of this structure rather than has rights with regard to assets and obligations with regard to liabilities. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for on equity basis. Investments are disclosed at cost including directly attributable transaction costs. The consolidated financial statements include the share of the Group in the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of joint venture until the joint control ends.

Subsidiaries and joint ventures controlled by the Parent company:

Name Country of
residence
Participation
%
Subsidiary and joint
venture's equity
Subsidiary and joint
venture's (profit/ loss)
30.06.2018
EUR
30.06.2017
EUR
2017/2018
EUR
2016/2017
EUR
"SAF North America" LLC United
States of
America
United
100% 152 934 176 091 (19 441) 70 068
"SAF Services" LLC States of
America
100% (2 535) (1 825) (855) (968)

At the end of the reporting year "SAF Services" LLC is a dormant entity.

The accounting policies of subsidiaries are changed when necessary in order to ensure consistency with those of the Group.

(c) Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Internal transactions, account balances and unrealized gains from transactions between the Group companies are eliminated. Unrealized loss is also eliminated unless objective evidence exists that the asset involved in the transaction has impaired. Unrealized gain or loss arising from transactions with a joint venture is also eliminated.

C Foreign currency revaluation

(a) Functional and reporting currency

Items included in the financial statements of each structural unit are measured using the currency of the economic environment in which the structural unit operates (the functional currency).

Financial accounting of the Group and the Parent company is carried out in euro and the financial statements are prepared and presented in euro.

(b) Transactions and balances

All amounts in these financial statements are expressed in the Latvian official currency – euro (EUR). Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into euros at the reference exchange rate set by the European Central Bank as at the transaction date. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at the reporting date exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement of the respective period.

All monetary asset and liability items were revalued to the functional currency of the Group (Parent company) according to the reference exchange rate of the European Central Bank on the reporting date. Non-monetary items of assets and liabilities are revalued to the functional currency of the Group in accordance with the reference exchange rate set by the European Central Bank on the transaction date.

30.06.2018. 30.06.2017.
1 USD 1.16580 1.14120
1 GBP 0.88605 0.87933

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

C Foreign currency revaluation (continued)

(c) Group companies

The results of operations and the financial position of the Group companies (none of which are operating in hyperinflation economics) that operate with functional currencies other than the reporting currency are translated to the reporting currency as follows:

(i) Assets and liabilities are converted according to exchange rate as at the date of statement of financial position;

(ii) Transactions of the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income are revalued according to exchange rate as at the date of transaction; and

(iii) All currency exchange differences are recognized as a separate item of equity.

D Fixed assets

Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenses directly related to acquisition of fixed assets. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of such fixed asset if the asset recognition criteria are met.

Leasehold improvements are capitalized and disclosed as fixed assets. Depreciation of these assets is calculated over the shorter of the leasehold period or the estimated useful life on a straight line basis.

Where an item of fixed assets has different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of fixed assets.

The cost of replacing part of an item of fixed assets is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the Group (Parent company) and its cost can be measured reliably. The costs of the day-to-day servicing of fixed assets is recognised in the profit or loss statement as incurred.

Current maintenance costs of tangible assets are recognized in the profit and loss statement as incurred.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the entire useful lives of the respective fixed asset to write down each asset to its estimated residual value over its estimated useful life using the following rates:

% per year
Equipment 25
Vehicles 20
Other equipment and machinery 20 – 50

Capital repair costs on leased fixed assets are written off on a straight-line basis during the shortest of the useful lifetime of the capital repairs and the period of lease.

The assets residual values, useful lives and methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount exceeds its estimated recoverable amount (see Note G).

Profit and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the respective carrying amount and included in the profit or loss statement.

E Intangible assets

(a) Trademarks and licences

Trademarks and licenses have a definite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a straight-line basis to allocate the costs of trademarks and licenses over their estimated useful life, which usually is 3 years.

(b) Software

The acquired software licenses are capitalised on the basis of the purchase and installation costs. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives of 4 years.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

F Cost of research and development activities

Research costs are recognized in profit and loss statement as incurred. An intangible asset arising from the development expenditure on an individual project is recognized only when the Group (Parent company) can demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale, its intentions to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset, and when the Group (Parent company) can demonstrate how the asset will generate future economic benefits, the availability of resources to complete and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure during the development. Following the initial recognition of the development expenditure, the cost model is applied requiring the asset to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Any expenditure capitalized is amortized over the period of the expected future sales from the related project.

G Impairment of long term investments

Intangible assets that are not put in use nor have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis.

Moreover, the carrying amounts of the Group's (Parent company's) fixed assets and intangible assets that are subject to amortisation and depreciation and other non-current assets except for inventory and deferred tax asset are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset's recoverable amount is estimated.

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash flows that largely are independent from other assets and groups. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating units are allocated to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset in relation to which the future cash flows have not been adjusted.

All Group's (Parent company's) assets are allocated to two cash generating units that are identified as Group's (Parent company's) operating segments (see Note 17). No impairment indicators have been noted.

In respect of non-current assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

H Segments

Information on the Group's (Parent company's) operating segments is disclosed in Note 17. Segment results that are reported to the Chief Executive Officer of the Group (Parent company) include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets (primarily the Group's (Parent company's) headquarters), head office expenses, and tax assets and liabilities.

I Government grants

Government grants are recognized where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. Government grants are systematically recognized as income in the respective periods in order to balance them with compensated expenses thus recognizing receivables. Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is credited to a deferred income account and is released to the profit or loss statement over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual instalments.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

I Government grants (continued)

Within the framework of the contract signed between A/S "SAF Tehnika" and "LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA a cooperation project "Support for development of new products and technologies within the competence centers" are implemented from June 2016 till May 2018, regarding which "LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA had signed a contract with "The Central Finance and Contracting Agency", in order to obtain financing from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the above project. A/S "SAF Tehnika" conducts individual research activities to develop new products within the framework of the above-mentioned project. For the implementation of this project activity co-financing to cover remuneration of project staff and other costs related to this project are provided. Co-financing received relates to expense items recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and thus was recognized as income in order to compensate the costs incurred.

In case the co-financing is granted, however the cash is not yet received, respective receivables are recognized in Statement of Financial Position under Other receivables.

J Stock

Stock is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is measured based on the first in – first out (FIFO) method. Costs of finished goods and work-in-progress include cost of materials, personnel and depreciation.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of Groups (Parent companys) business, less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Estimating the net sales value of inventory, the carrying amount is reduced in relation to the slow-moving inventory. Slow-moving inventory is the inventory which movement in 12, 9 or 6 month period respectively has been less than 30% comparing with the amount at beginning of period. Provisions for slow-moving inventory are made according to the following rates:

The time interval where has not been movement Provisions rate %
6 to 8 months 20
9 to 11 months 50
12 months and more 100

K Financial Instruments

The Group's (Parent company's) financial instruments consist of trade receivables, equity-accounted investees, investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, investments in other companies' equity, other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, borrowings, trade payables and other payables and derivatives. All other financial assets except for equity-accounted investees and derivatives are classified as loans and receivables but liabilities – as liabilities at amortised cost. Financial instruments of the Group (Parent company) except for derivatives are initially recognised at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been transferred and the Group (Parent company) has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. Financial liabilities are derecognized if the Group's (Parent company's) obligations specified in the contract expire or are discharged or cancelled.

Loans, receivables and other debts

Loans, receivables and other debts are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market, other than held for trading. Loans and receivables are stated at their amortized cost after deducting allowance for estimated irrecoverable amounts. Amortized cost is determined using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment losses.

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash payments and receipts through the expected life of the financial asset. When calculating the effective interest rate, the Group (Parent company) estimates future cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial instruments. An allowance for impairment of loans and receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group (Parent company) will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments are considered indicators that the loan or trade receivable is impaired. The amount of the allowance is the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in the profit or loss statement. When a loan, receivables and other debts are uncollectible, it is written off.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

K Financial Instruments (continued)

Available for sale financial investments

Financial investments available-for-sale are acquired to be held for an indefinite period of time. Financial investments, whose market value is not determined in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured, are carried at acquisition cost less impairment. All other financial investments available-for-sale are carried at fair value. Profit or losses resulting from the change in fair value of financial investments available-for-sale, except for impairment losses, are recognised in other comprehensive income until the financial asset is derecognised; thereafter, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss.

Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

For the description of accounting policy for derivatives see Note 3 (2).

L Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise current bank accounts balances and deposits, and short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

M Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are charged against the share premium account.

N Corporate income tax and deferred tax

Corporate income tax comprises current and deferred tax of the reporting year.

Corporate income tax for the reporting period is included in the financial statements based on the management's calculations prepared in accordance with requirements of tax legislation of each company of the Group.

Deferred tax assets/liabilities are written off in the profit and loss account of the reporting period based on the legislative changes resulting in a change in deferred tax base.

Income taxes are recognized through profit or loss unless they relate to items recognized directly in equity.

O Employee benefits

The Group (Parent company) makes social insurance contributions under the State's health, retirement benefit and unemployment schemes at the statutory rates in force during the year, based on gross salary payments. The Group (Parent company) will have no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the statutory fund cannot settle their liabilities towards the employees. Social insurance and pension plan contributions are included in the expenditures in the same period as the related salary cost.

P Revenue recognition

Revenue comprises the fair value of the goods and services sold, net of value-added tax and discounts. Revenue is recognized as follows:

(a)Sales of goods

Sale of goods is recognised when a Group (Parent company) has passed the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods to the customer, i.e. delivered products to the customer and the customer has accepted the products in accordance with the contract terms, and it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group (Parent company).

(b) Provision of services

Revenue is recognized in the period when services are provided.

(c) Provision of extended warranty service

The Group (Parent company) provides extended warranty service of three to five years in addition to standard one to five years period depending on product. Revenue is recognized over the warranty extension period.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

2. Summary of accounting principles used (continued)

Q Lease

Leases of fixed assets in which the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases (lease). Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the profit or loss statement on a straight-line basis over the lease period.

R Payment of dividends

Dividends payable to the shareholders are recognised as a liability in the financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the shareholders.

S Financial income and expenses

Financial income and expenses comprise interest payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest rate method, interest receivable on funds invested and foreign exchange gains and losses. Interest income is recognised in the income statement as it accrues, using the effective interest method. The interest expenses of finance lease payments are recognized in profit or loss using the effective interest rate method.

3. Financial risk management

(1) Financial risk factors

The Group's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks:

  • (a) foreign currency risk;
  • (b) credit risk;
  • (c) liquidity risk:
  • (d) interest rate risk.

The Group's overall risk management focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise its potential adverse effects on the Group's financial performance. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures. The responsibility for risk management lies with the Finance Department. The Finance Department identifies and evaluates risks and seeks for solutions to avoid financial risks in close co-operation with other operating units of the Group. Financial risks are managed both on Parent company and consolidated level.

(a) Foreign currency risk

The Group operates in the international market and is subject to foreign currency risk arising primarily from USD fluctuations.

Foreign currency risk arises when future commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency different from the Group's functional currency. To manage the foreign currency risk arising from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities, the Group uses forward foreign currency contracts. The Finance Department analyses the net open position in each foreign currency. The Group might decide to enter to forward foreign currency contracts or to maintain borrowings (in form of credit line) in appropriate currency andamount.

The following schedule summarises net open positions for currencies expressed in EUR as at 30 June 2018:

Group
Financial assets
EUR USD Other currencies Total
Gross trade receivables 499 237 1 135 975 - 1 635 212
Loans - 215 025 - 215 025
Cash and cash equivalents 1 421 600 1 702 400 - 3 124 000
Total 1 920 837 3 053 400 - 4 974 237
Financial liabilities
Liabilities (357 803) (332 118) (4 902) (694 823)
Loans (113) - - (113)
Total (357 916) (332 118) (4 902) (694 936)
Net open positions 1 562 921 2 721 282 (4 902) 4 279 301

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

3. Financial risk management (continued)

(1) Financial risk factors (continued)

(a) Foreign currency risk

The following schedule summarises net open positions for currencies expressed in EUR as at 30 June 2018 (continued):

Parent company
Financial assets
EUR USD Other currencies Total
Gross trade receivables 499 237 1 371 355 - 1 870 592
Cash and cash equivalents 1 421 600 1 593 510 - 3 015 110
Total 1 920 837 2 964 865 - 4 885 702
Financial liabilities
Liabilities (357 803) (285 101) (4 902) (647 806)
Loans (113) - - (113)
Total (357 916) (285 101) (4 902) (647 919)
Net open positions 1 562 921 2 679 764 (4 902) 4 237 783
The following schedule summarises net open positions for currencies expressed in EUR as at 30 June 2017:
Group EUR USD Other currencies Total
Financial assets
Gross trade receivables 482 914 1 260 845 - 1 743 759
Cash and cash equivalents 985 556 5 521 754 1 078 6 508 388
Total 1 468 470 6 782 599 1 078 8 252 147
Financial liabilities
Liabilities (257 554) (480 482) (492) (738 528)
Other liabilities (9 756) - - (9 756)
Loans (10 397) - - (10 397)
Total (277 707) (480 482) (492) (758 681)
Net open positions 1 190 763 6 302 117 586 7 493 466
Parent company EUR USD Other currencies Total
Financial assets
Gross trade receivables 482 914 1 559 063 - 2 041 977
Cash and cash equivalents 985 556 4 173 103 1 078 5 159 737
Total 1 468 470 5 732 166 1 078 7 201 714
Financial liabilities
Liabilities (257 554) (428 222) (492) (686 268)
Other liabilities (9 756) - - (9 756)
Loans (10 397) - - (10 397)
Total (277 707) (428 222) (492) (706 421)

Sensitivity analysis

A 10 % weakening of the euro against USD on 30 June would increase (decrease) profit or loss and equity of the Group (Parent company) by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

Group Parent company
2017/2018
2016/2017
2017/2018 2016/2017
effect in EUR effect in EUR effect in EUR effect in EUR
USD 272 128 630 212 267 976 530 394
272 128 630 212 267 976 530 394

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

3. Financial risk management (continued)

(1) Financial risk factors (continued)

(b) Credit risk

The Group (including Parent company) has significant exposure of credit risk with its customers. The Group's policy is to ensure that wholesale of products is carried out with customers having appropriate credit history. If the customers are residing in countries with high credit risk, then Letters of Credit issued by reputable credit institutions are used as credit risk management instruments. In situations where no Letters of Credit can be obtained from reputable credit institutions, the prepayments from the customers are requested or State Export Guarantees purchased. Customers' financial position is monitored on regular basis and assigned credit limits has been changed based on credit history and customer's paying behaviour.

As at 30 June 2018, the Group's credit risk exposure to a single customer amounted to 27.262% of the total short and long-term receivables and 16.70% from total net sales (30.06.2017.: 36.82% and 24.32% accordingly), and Parent company's credit risk exposure to a single customer amounted to – 21.37% and 2.42% from total net sales (30.06.2017: 7.29% and 2.75%accordingly). With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, the Group's exposure to credit risk arises from the default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. The Group's maximum credit risk exposure amounts to EUR5 618 240 or 48.96% of total assets (30.06.2017.: EUR 8 627 865 or 57.36% of total assets), and Parent company's maximum credit risk exposure amounts to EUR 5 442 262 or 49.09% of total assets (30.06.2017.: EUR 7 533 874 or 54.92% of total assets. For more information on the Group's and Parent company's exposure to credit risk please refer to Note 9.

(c) Liquidity risk

The Group follows a prudent liquidity risk management and hence maintain a sufficient quantity of liquid funds. The Group's current liquidity ratio is 6.67 (30.06.2017: 4.79 quick liquidity ratio is: 3.51 (30.06.2017: 2.92), and Parent company's current liquidity ratio is 7.72 (30.06.2017: 7.24), quick liquidity ratio is: 4.09 (30.05.2017: 4.25).

The Group's management monitors liquidity reserves for the operational forecasting, based on estimated cash flows. Most of the Group's liabilities are short term. Management believes that the Group will have sufficient liquidity to be generated from operating activities and does not see significant exposure to liquidity risk. For more information on the Group's and Parent company's exposure to liquidity risk please refer to note 14.

(d) Interest rate risk

As the Group does not have significant interest bearing liabilities, thus the Group's cash flows and net results are largely independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group's cash flows from interest bearing assets are dependent on current market interest rates; however, as the Group and Parent company mainly has short- term interest-bearing liabilities, the exposure is not significant.

(2) Accounting for derivative financial instruments

The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as forward currency contracts to hedge its risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which derivative contract is entered to and are subsequently re- measured at fair value through profit or loss. Derivatives are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative. The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles.

Any profit or losses arising from changes in fair value of derivatives that do not qualify as hedge accounting are taken directly to profit or loss for the year.

As at 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017 the Group and parent company did not have any open derivative financial instruments agreements.

(3) Fair value

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 in the principal, or in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Group has access at that date. The fair value of liabilities represents default risk. When available, the Group measures the fair value of an instrument using quoted prices in an active market for that instrument. Fair value is classified in various levels in the fair value hierarchy according to data used in measurement methods:

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

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

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

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

3. Financial risk management (continued)

(3) Fair value (continued)

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. The Group recognizes reclassification among fair value hierarchy levels in the end of the reporting period in which the reclassification was performed.

Level 1 includes cash and its equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are financial assets with maturities below 3 months. The Group believes that the fair value of these financial assets corresponds to their initial nominal value and carrying amount at any of the subsequent dates.

The Group does not have financial assets and liabilities included in Level 2.

Level 3 include trade receivables, other debts, other financial assets, trade payables and other payables, loans and other financial liabilities. These financial assets and liabilities usually mature within 6 months, therefore the Group believes that the air value of these financial assets correspond to their initial nominal value and carrying amount at any of the subsequent dates.

4. Management of the capital structure

The Group manages its capital to ensure that the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance. The capital structure indicator of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in Note 15, cash and cash equivalents and equity, comprising issued capital, retained earnings and share premium. The gearing ratio at the year-end was as follows:

Group Parent company
30/06/2017
EUR
1 771 777
(3 124 000) (6 508 388) (3 015 110) (5 159 737)
(1 524 056) (3 555 135) (1 684 891) (3 387 960)
9 876 177 12 088 721 9 756 992 11 946 491
16% 24% 14% 15%
-15% -29% -17% -28%
30/06/2018
EUR
1 599 944
30/06/2017
EUR
2 953 253
30/06/2018
EUR
1 330 219

5. Key estimates and assumptions

The management of the Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

Recoverable amount and impairment of non-current assets

When the events and circumstances indicate a potential impairment, the Group performs impairment tests for items of fixed and intangible assets. According to these tests assets are written down to their recoverable amounts, if necessary. When carrying out impairment tests management uses various estimates for the cash flows arising from the use of the assets, sales, maintenance, and repairs of the assets, as well as in respect of the inflation and growth rates. If the situation changes in the future, either additional impairment could be recognised, or the previously recognised impairment could be partially or fully reversed. See also Note 2G.

Although the Group has concluded the reporting year with net loss and negative operating cash flow, the Group's management believes that the situation is temporary and accordingly there are no indications of impairment of fixed assets and intangible assets at the end of the reporting year.

The Group will continue pursuing its strategy to develop competitive wireless data transmission products and solutions for new export markets, and maintain the current sound financial position and control over the production process with the aim to increase sales and profitability.

Useful lives of fixed assets

Management estimates the useful lives of individual fixed assets in proportion to the expected duration of use of the asset based on historical experience with similar fixed assets and future plans. Depreciation of fixed assets is charged to the profit or loss statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated over the shortest period – lease term or over the useful life. No depreciation is calculated for land. See also Note 2D.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

5. Key estimates and assumptions (continued)

Impairment of loans and receivables

The Group recognizes allowances for doubtful loans and receivables. In order to set unrecoverable amount of receivables, management estimates the basis of which is the historical experience are used. Allowances for doubtful debts are recognized based on an individual management assessment of recoverability of each receivable. See also Note 2K.

Net sales value of the inventory

The Group (Parent company) makes provisions in for slow-moving inventories. Inventories net realizable value are recognized, reducing inventory costs for the total amount of provisions. See also Note 2 J.

Provisions and accruals

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required from the Group to settle the obligation, and the amount of obligation can be measured reasonably. If the Group foresees that the expenses required for recognizing an allowance will be partly or fully repaid, for example, within an insurance contract, the recovery of such expenses is recognized as a separate assets only when it is certain that such expenses will be recovered. Expenses connected with any provisions are recognized in the profit or loss statement less recovered amounts.

As at the reporting date, the following provisions and accruals were recognized:

  • provisions for potential warranty expenses are recognized based on the management assessment of the risk of expected warranty repairs relating to the concluded contracts. The standard warranty period is one to five years depending from product;
  • accrued liabilities for unused vacations are calculated in accordance with the number of vacation days unused as at 30 June 2018 and the average remuneration during the last six months of the reporting year. These liabilities are shown as short-term accrued liabilities.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

6. Fixed and intangible assets

Group Software
and licenses
Leasehold
improvements
Equipment
and
machinery
Other
fixed
assets
Total
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Reporting year ended 30 June 2017
Opening balance 131 016 2 063 505 768 212 617 851 464
Acquisitions 52 818 8 994 200 915 105 085 367 812
Disposals - - (1 735) (154) (1 889)
Result of fluctuations in the
foreign exchange rates
1 - 182 (20) 163
Charge for the period (65 928) (2 180) (200 554) (97 678) (366 340)
Closing balance 117 907 8 877 504 576 219 850 851 210
Reporting year ended 30 June 2018
Opening balance 117 907 8 877 504 576 219 850 851 210
Acquisitions 97 681 7 948 200 798 37 852 344 279
Disposals - - (1 741) (3 269) (5 010)
Result of fluctuations in the
foreign exchange rates
(10) - (347) (286) (643)
Charge for the period (72 913) (5 465) (218 750) (92 704) (389 832)
Closing balance 142 665 11 360 484 536 161 443 800 004
30 June 2016
Historical cost 852 205 1 071 704 3 753 968 836 267 6 514 144
Accumulated depreciation (721 189) (1 069 641) (3 248 200) (623 650) (5 662 680)
Carrying amount 131 016 2 063 505 768 212 617 851 464
30 June 2017
Historical cost 900 513 1 080 698 3 900 609 878 008 6 759 828
Accumulated depreciation (782 606) (1 071 821) (3 396 033) (658 158) (5 908 618)
Carrying amount 117 907 8 877 504 576 219 850 851 210
30 June 2018
Historical cost 943 221 1 088 646 4 040 908 869 354 6 942 129
Accumulated depreciation (800 556) (1 077 286) (3 556 372) (707 911) (6 142 125)
Carrying amount 142 665 11 360 484 536 161 443 800 004

During the reporting year, the Group did not enter into any operating or finance lease agreements (see Note 31).

Historical cost of disposals for the reporting year ended 30 June 2018 is EUR 109 860 and accumulated depreciation is EUR 104 850 (2016/2017: EUR 84 690 and EUR 82 801).

Depreciation of EUR 216 257 is included in the profit or loss statement item Cost of sales (2016/2017: EUR 196 674); depreciation of EUR 121 441 in Sales and marketing costs (2016/2017: EUR 116 082); depreciation of EUR 51 568 in Administrative expenses (2016/2017: EUR 53 583), including depreciation of EUR 227 under Other administrative expenses (2016/2017: EUR 187).

The acquisition costs of fully depreciated fixed assets that is still in use at the reporting date amounted to EUR 5 069 084 (30.06.2017.: EUR 4 836 527).

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

6. Fixed and intangible assets (continued)

Parent company Software
and licenses
Leasehold
improvements
Equipment
and
machinery
Other
fixed
assets
Total
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Reporting year ended 30 June 2017
Opening balance 130 909 2 063 497 932 196 367 827 271
Acquisitions 52 309 8 994 183 399 98 359 343 061
Disposals - - (1 735) (154) (1 889)
Charge for the period (65 811) (2 180) (191 469) (88 230) (347 690)
Closing balance 117 407 8 877 488 127 206 342 820 753
Reporting year ended 30 June 2018
Opening balance 117 407 8 877 488 127 206 342 820 753
Acquisitions 97 681 7 948 195 879 28 110 329 618
Disposals - - (1 741) (3 269) (5 010)
Charge for the period (72 616) (5 465) (205 970) (81 265) (365 316)
Closing balance 142 472 11 360 476 295 149 918 780 045
30 June 2016
Historical cost 852 093 1 071 704 3 734 519 800 328 6 458 644
Accumulated depreciation (721 184) (1 069 641) (3 236 587) (603 961) (5 631 373)
Carrying amount 130 909 2 063 497 932 196 367 827 271
30 June 2017
Historical cost 899 895 1 080 698 3 864 174 836 436 6 681 203
Accumulated depreciation (782 488) (1 071 821) (3 376 047) (630 094) (5 860 450)
Carrying amount 117 407 8 877 488 127 206 342 820 753
30 June 2018
Historical cost 942 616 1 088 646 4 001 290 821 952 6 854 504
Accumulated depreciation (800 144) (1 077 286) (3 524 995) (672 034) (6 074 459)
Carrying amount 142 472 11 360 476 295 149 918 780 045

During the reporting year, the Parent company did not enter into any operating or finance lease agreements (see Note 31).

Historical cost of disposals for the reporting year ended 30 June 2018 is EUR 109 860 and accumulated depreciation is EUR 104 850 (2016/2017: accordingly, EUR 84 690 and EUR 82 801).

Depreciation of EUR 216 257 is included in the profit or loss statement item Cost of sales (2016/2017: EUR 196 674); depreciation of EUR 97 490 in Sales and marketing costs (2016/2017: EUR 97 433); depreciation of EUR 51 568 in Administrative expenses (2016/2017: EUR 53 583), including depreciation of EUR 227 under Other administrative expenses (2016/2017: EUR 187).

The acquisition costs of fully depreciated fixed assets that is still in use at the reporting date amounted to EUR 5 069 084 (30.06.2017.: EUR 4 810 025).

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

7. Parent company`s investments in subsidiaries and other companies

Name Investment in equity
%
Carrying value of the investment
30/06/2018
%
30/06/2017
%
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
"SAF North America" LLC 100 100 32 893 32 893
"SAF Sevices" LLC 100 100 65 552 65 552
Impairment (65 552) (65 552)
Investments in subsidiaries 32 893 32 893
"Zinātnes parks" SIA 24 24 960 960
"LEITC" SIA 17.98 16.75 6 435 477
"LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA 10 10 711 711
Investments in other companies 8 106 2 148
Total investments in subsidiaries and other companies 40 999 35 041

"SAF North America" LLC is a 100% subsidiary of the Parent company that operates in Aurora, Colorado State in USA, that started active operations in the spring of 2012 and promotes the Group`s products and services, performs marketing, market research, attraction of new clients and provides technical support in North America. Since 1 October 2014 the subsidiary is engaged in the distribution of goods in the North American region. As at 30 June 2018 the share capital of the subsidiary amounted to EUR 32 893 (30.06.2017.: EUR 32 893). 100% participation ensures absolute control of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities.

In August 2012, a joint of the Parent company, "SAF Services" LLC began operations in North America and the Company invested in it EUR 65 420 which was a 50% holding. The objective of establishing "SAF Services" LLC was to provide local clients with services connected with the creation, long-term maintenance and management of data transmission networks. Joint control was established through equal voting rights and contractual arrangement. The test network set up by "SAF Services" LLC using the equipment of SAF Tehnika AS was a success and the client recognised it to be compliant with the defined requirements but no cooperation agreement was signed and "SAF Services" LLC was unable to generate any income from its investments. Consequently, any further development of this business in the USA was suspended and the founder, holder of 50% shares, "STREAMNET" OU, discontinued cooperation. In April 2015 the Parent company became the sole owner of "SAF Services" LLC. During 2014/2015 the Parent company's investment in "SAF Services" LLC share capital was increased by EUR 132 and as at 30 June 2018 its gross value amounted to EUR 65 552 (30.06.2017.: EUR 65 552). 100% participation ensures absolute control of the subsidiary's assets and liabilities. As at 30 June 2018 "SAF Services" LLC equity is negative, therefore the Parent company has made 100% provision for residual value impairment.

"Zinātnes parks" SIA is a limited liability company founded in April 2015 by the leading companies of electronics, telecommunications and optics industry. The aim of Zinātnes parks is to commence creating infrastructure for the next decade research, innovations and knowledge economics in cooperation with the industry's association and competence centres. The Parent company has invested EUR 960 in its share capital and has become the owner of 24% of its shares.

In September 2012, the Parent company acquired the shares of "LEITC" SIA (Latvijas Elektronikas iekārtu testēšanas centrs) and became the owner of 16.75% shares through an investment of EUR 477. At the end of 2017, another 1.23% of the shares were acquired becoming the owner of 17.98% with an investment of EUR 6 435. The mission of LEITC is to support research of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and educational projects that aim to expand the knowledge base, the range of equipment and to set up a group of specialists capable of addressing today's and future EMC issues.

"LEO Pētījumu centrs" is a limited liability company established in 2010 by the members of the Latvian Electrical Engineering and Electronic Industry Association (LETERA) and the company's objective is to attract EU funding for research and development of new products in the sphere of electronics and electrical engineering. The Company has invested EUR 711 in its share capital and has become the owner of 10% of its shares.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

8. Stock

Group Parent company
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
Raw materials 1 569 153 2 238 871 1 569 153 2 238 871
Work in progress 1 826 421 1 962 771 1 826 421 1 962 771
Finished goods 1 662 303 1 333 883 1 425 796 1 097 759
5 057 877 5 535 525 4 821 370 5 299 401

The Group makes provisions for impairment of net realizable value of stock. As at 30 June 2018 total amount of respective provisions amounted to EUR 479 962 (30.06.2017.: EUR 497 335). During the reporting year impairment of net realizable value of stock was decreased by EUR 17 373 (2016/2017: decrease of EUR 32 650) and respective cost was recognised and included in Cost of sales.

The item Finished goods within Stock include equipment sent to clients for trial with an option to buy or return the equipment and the equipment sent to substitute damaged equipment. As at 30 June 2017 the value of equipment sent due to the above reasons amounted to EUR 87 058 (30.06.2017.: EUR 74 307) for Group and EUR 34 945 (30.06.2017.: EUR 48 606) for Parent company.

Under stock items Work in Progress and Finished goods are included overhead costs of production (salary expenses and social insurance of production units' employees, depreciation and amortization expenses of equipment, lease, service and other costs of production process) in amount of EUR 205 873 (30.06.2017.: EUR 170 985).

9. Trade receivables

Group Parent company
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
Long-term trade receivables 1 905 2 993 1 905 2 993
Receivables from related companies
Trade receivables
Allowances for bad and doubtful trade
receivables
-
1 633 307
(16 360)
-
1 740 766
(33 852)
991 247
877 440
(10 663)
1 226 485
812 499
(33 852)
Short-term trade receivables
Total trade receivables
1 616 947
1 618 852
1 706 914
1 709 907
1 858 024
1 859 929
2 005 132
2 008 125

Long-term receivables mature on 31 March 2022.

As at 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017 the fair value of receivables approximated their carrying amount.

Movement in allowances for bad and doubtful trade receivables:

Group Parent
company
EUR EUR
As at 30 June 2016 5 405 4 775
Written-off (6 964) (61)
Additional allowances 36 270 9 409
Debts recovered (859) 19 729
As at 30 June 2017 33 852 33 852
Written-off (24) (24)
Additional allowances 13 367 7 670
Debts recovered (30 835) (30 835)
As at 30 June 2018 16 360 10 663

Changes in allowances for bad and doubtful trade receivables are recognized in Statement of profit or loss as administration costs.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

9. Trade receivables (continued)

Split of Gross Trade receivables by currencies expressed in EUR

Group 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 1 135 975 69.47 1 260 845 73.91
EUR 499 237 30.53 482 914 26.09
Total trade receivables 1 635 212 100% 1 743 759 100%
Parent company 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 1 371 355 73.31 1 559 063 76.35
EUR 499 237 26.69 482 914 23.65
Total trade receivables 1 870 592 100% 2 041 977 100%

Ageing analysis of Trade receivables

Group 30/06/2018
Gross
30/06/2018
Allowance
30/06/2017
Gross
30/06/2017
Allowance
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Not overdue 1 468 626 - 1 523 427 -
Overdue by 0 – 89 days 155 923 (5 697) 195 890 (9 410)
Overdue by 90 and more days 10 663 (10 663) 24 442 (24 442)
Total trade receivables 1 635 212 (16 360) 1 743 759 (33 852)
30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
Parent company Gross Allowance Gross Allowance
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Not overdue 1 727 440 - 1 868 015 -
Overdue by 0 – 89 days 132 489 - 149 520 (9 410)
Overdue by 90 and more days 10 663 (10 663) 24 442 (24 442)
Total trade receivables 1 870 592 (10 663) 2 041 977 (33 852)

10. Other receivables

Group Parent company
30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2018 30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Government grants* 52 421 134 467 52 421 134 467
Overpaid value added tax (see Note 25) 31 392 49 766 31 392 49 766
Advance payments to suppliers 194 702 35 523 190 775 38 229
Other receivables 34 558 44 699 27 817 29 239
Other receivables of subsidiaries (see Note 28) - - 2 535 1 825
Security deposit - 10 159 - 10 159
313 073 274 614 304 940 263 685

* The government grants related to the employee training project and the development project, which are implemented with the "LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

11. Cash and cash equivalents

Group Parent company
30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2018 30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Cash in bank 3 124 000 6 508 388 3 015 110 5 159 737
3 124 000 6 508 388 3 015 110 5 159 737
Split of cash and cash equivalents by currencies expressed in EUR
Group 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 1 702 400 54.49 5 521 754 84.84
EUR 1 421 600 45.51 985 556 15.14
GBP - - 1 078 0.02
Cash and cash equivalents 3 124 000 100% 6 508 388 100%
Parent company 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 1 593 510 52.85 4 173 103 80.88
EUR 1 421 600 47.15 985 556 19.10
GBP - - 1 078 0.02
Cash and cash equivalents 3 015 110 100% 5 159 737 100%

Split of cash and cash equivalents by banks

Group Parent company
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
Swedbank AS 520 651 1 068 565 520 651 1 068 565
LUMINOR Bank AS (Nordea) 1 519 492 2 812 948 1 519 492 2 812 948
LUMINOR Bank AS (DNB) 970 263 1 273 207 970 263 1 273 207
SEB Banka AS 4 704 4 998 4 704 4 998
US Bank 98 481 1 348 652 - -
Other banks 10 409 18 - 19
3 124 000 6 508 388 3 015 110 5 159 737

12. Deferred tax (assets)/liabilities

Deferred tax of the Group and Parent company has been calculated from the following temporary differences between assets and liabilities values for financial accounting and tax purposes:

Temporary difference on: Recognized in Balance as Recognized in Balance as
profit or loss at profit or loss at
2016/ 2017 30/06/2017 2017/ 2018 30/06/2018
EUR EUR EUR EUR
fixed asset depreciation and intangible asset
amortisation
5 860 48 170 (48 170) -
accrued liabilities for unused vacations 36 217 - - -
adjustment of valuation of stock 4 898 (74 600) 74 600 -
provisions for guarantees 1 420 (944) 944 -
provisions on doubtful debts
Unrecognized temporary differences (related to
- - - -
foreign trade receivables recoverability) - - - -
Deferred tax (asset), net 48 395 (27 374) 27 374 -

Deferred tax is no longer calculated and is not recognized in the balance sheet due to the deferred tax base change.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

13. Share capital

As at 30 June 2018, the registered and paid-up share capital of the Parent company is EUR 4 158 252 (30.06.2017.: EUR 4 158 252) and consists of 2 970 180 ordinary bearer shares (30.06.2017.: 2 970 180 shares) with unlimited voting rights. Nominal value per share is EUR 1,4.

14. Payables, provisions and other liabilities

Group Parent company
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
Trade accounts payable 689 631 728 772 642 614 676 512
Other accounts payable 5 192 9 756 5 192 9 756
Trade and other payables 694 823 738 528 647 806 686 268
Provisions for guarantees 11 184 6 294 11 184 6 294
Provisions 11 184 6 294 11 184 6 294
Accrued liabilities for unused vacations 257 327 276 551 257 327 276 551
Customer advances 104 350 705 865 85 884 54 069
Taxes except CIT (See Note 25) 95 168 94 028 95 168 94 028
Other liabilities 328 502 905 651 86 030 421 151
Other liabilities 785 347 1 982 095 524 409 845 799
Total 1 491 354 2 726 917 1 183 399 1 538 361

During the reporting period the decrease in accrued liabilities for unused vacation pay included in profit or loss statement amounted to EUR 19 224 (2016/2017: increase of EUR 35 104).

Movement in provisions Group Parent company
Warranties
EUR
Total
EUR
Warranties
EUR
Total
EUR
Balance at 30.06.2016 15 759 15 759 15 759 15 759
Provisions used during the year (9 465) (9 465) (9 465) (9 465)
Balance at 30.06.2017 6 294 6 294 6 294 6 294
Provisions made 4 890 4 890 4 890 4 890
Balance at 30.06.2018 11 184 11 184 11 184 11 184

Movement in provisions in the reporting year included in the profit or loss statement under Cost of goods sold..

Ageing analysis of trade payables and other payables

Group Parent company
30/06/2018
30/06/2017
30/06/2018 30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Not overdue 679 245 723 853 632 227 671 593
Overdue by 0 – 30 days 15 579 14 675 15 579 14 675
Trade and other payables 694 823 738 528 647 806 686 268

The carrying amounts of the Group's and Parent company's financial liabilities do not significantly differ from the fair value, as the impact of discounting is not significant for short-term financial instruments.

Split of trade payables and other payables by currencies expressed in EUR

Group 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 332 118 47.80 480 482 65.06
EUR 357 803 51.50 257 554 34.87
GBP 4 902 0.70 492 0.07
Trade and other payables 694 823 100% 738 528 100%
Parent company 30/06/2018 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2017
EUR % EUR %
USD 285 101 44.01 428 222 62.40
EUR 357 803 55.23 257 554 37.53
GBP 4 902 0.76 492 0.07

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

15. Loans

Group
30/06/2018
30/06/2017
Parent company
30/06/2018
30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Credit cards 113 10 397 113 10 397
16.
Deferred income
Group Parent company
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
30/06/2018
EUR
30/06/2017
EUR
Other deferred income 108 477 52 201 7 775 24 664

17. Segment information and sales

a) The Group's (Parent company's) operations are divided into two major structural units:

• SAF branded equipment designed and produced in-house - as one of the structural units containing CFIP and FreeMile (Etherent/Hybrid/ superPDH systems), Integra (Integrated carrier-grade Ethernet microwave radio), Spectrum Compact (measurement tools for radio engineers).

CFIP – product line is represented by:

  • a split mount (IDU+ODU) PhoeniX hybrid radio system with Gigabit Ethernet and 20E1 interfaces;
  • Lumina high capacity Full Outdoor all-in-one radio with Gigabit Ethernet traffic interface;

  • CFIP-108 entry level radio system with Ethernet and 4xE1 interfaces - perfect for upgrade of E1 networks into packet data networks;

  • Marathon FIDU low frequency low capacity system for industrial applications, energy companies and rural telecom use.

All CFIP radios are offered in most widely used frequency bands from 1.4GHz to 38 GHz, thus enabling the use of CFIP radios all across the globe.

FreeMile 17/24, an all outdoor hybrid radio system to be used in 17 and 24 GHz unlicensed frequency bands and providing Ethernet/E1 interfaces for user traffic.

Integra – is a next generation radio system employing latest modem technology on the market as well as radio technology in an innovative packaging.

Spectrum Compact is the latest product line in SAF's portfolio, it is a measurement tool for field engineers for telecom, broadcasting and other industries using radio technologies. It comprises of a number of units covering several frequency bands and proving various functionality.

• operations related to sales of products purchased from other suppliers, like antennas, cables, SAF renamed (OEMed) products and different accessories - as the second unit.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

17. Segment information and sales (continued)

CFIP; FreeMile, Integra,
Spectrum Compact
Other Total
Group 2017/18 2016/17 2017/18 2016/17 2017/18 2016/17
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
6 424 281 7 086 826 1 255 526 1 234 519 7 679 807
3 796 314
8 321 345
6 720 629
Total assets 11 476 121 15 041 974
Segment liabilities 957 656 1 587 837 63 091 59 881 1 020 747 1 647 718
Unallocated liabilities 579 197 1 305 535
Total liabilities 1 599 944 2 953 253
Income 12 607 910 15 972 955 803 384 1 069 619 13 411 294 17 042 574
Segment result 4 280 809 6 522 131 457 202 977 021 4 738 011 7 499 152
Unallocated expenses
Profit/ (loss) from operating
(5 030 596) (5 653 866)
activities (292 585) 1 845 286
Other income 331 632 402 133
Financial income
Financial expenses
Profit/ (loss)before
21 401
(191 981)
11 247
(204 454)
taxes (131 533) 2 054 212
Corporate income tax (87 795) (307 146)
Profit/ (loss) after tax (219 328) 1 747 066
Foreign currency fluctuations
Profit/ (loss) of the
(3 195) (5 289)
reporting year (222 523) 1 741 777
Other information of segment:
Additions of fixed and
intangible assets 161 388 120 120 - - 161 388 120 120
Unallocated additions of fixed and intangible assets 182 891 247 692
Total additions of fixed and intangible assets 344 279 367 812
Depreciation and
amortization
Unallocated depreciation and amortization
216 257 152 529 - 609 216 257
173 016
153 138
213 202
Total depreciation and amortisation 389 273 366 340

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

17. Segment information and sales (continued)

CFIP; FreeMile, Integra,
Spectrum Compact
Other Total
Parent company 2017/18
EUR
2016/17
EUR
2017/18
EUR
2016/17
EUR
2017/18
EUR
2016/17
EUR
Segment assets
Unallocated assets
6 505 528 7 255 019 1 100 557 1 093 294 7 606 085
3 481 126
8 348 313
5 369 955
Total assets 11 087 211 13 718 268
Segment liabilities
Unallocated liabilities
933 376 941 105 66 784 64 688 1 000 160
330 059
1 005 793
765 984
Total liabilities 1 330 219 1 771 777
Income 10 218 152 13 095 709 956 103 1 539 313 11 174 255 14 635 022
Segment result
Unallocated expenses
Profit/ (loss) from operating
2 211 882 4 155 642 456 398 968 835 2 668 280
(2 939 017)
5 124 477
(3 454 811)
activities (270 737) 1 669 666
Other income 325 760 399 919
Financial income
Financial expenses
Profit/ (loss) before
20 814
(193 796)
11 209
(135 776)
taxes (117 959) 1 945 018
Corporate income tax
Profit of the reporting
(81 519) (270 301)
year (199 478) 1 674 717

Other information of segment:

Total depreciation and amortisation 365 315 347 690
Unallocated depreciation and amortization 149 058 138 230
Depreciation and
amortization
216 257 208 851 - 609 216 257 209 460
Total additions of fixed and intangible assets 329 617 343 061
Unallocated additions of fixed and intangible assets 168 228 222 941
Additions of fixed and
intangible assets
161 389 120 120 - - 161 389 120 120

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

17. Segment information and sales (continued)

b) This note provides information on division of the Group's and Parent company's net sales and assets by geographical segments (only trade receivables are allocated to regions based on customer residency, all other assets remain unallocated). Information about credit risk concentration to individual customers see in Note 3 (1b).

Net sales Assets
Group 2017/ 2018 2016/ 2017 30/06/2018 30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
North and South America 7 659 267 9 830 112 1 277 977 1 160 660
Europe, CIS 4 532 061 5 605 141 280 376 308 680
Asia, Africa, Middle East 1 219 966 1 607 321 60 499 240 567
13 411 294 17 042 574 1 618 852 1 709 907
Unallocated assets - - 9 857 269 13 332 067
13 411 294 17 042 574 11 476 121 15 041 974
Net sales Assets
Parent company 2017/ 2018 2016/ 2017 30/06/2018 30/06/2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
North and South America 5 422 227 7 422 560 1 519 054 1 458 878
Europe, CIS 4 532 061 5 605 141 280 376 308 680
Asia, Africa, Middle East 1 219 967 1 607 321 60 499 240 567
11 174 255 14 635 022 1 859 929 2 008 125
Unallocated assets - - 9 227 282 11 710 143
11 174 255 14 635 022 11 087 211 13 718 268

18. Cost of goods sold

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
Purchases of components and
subcontractors' services 5 530 220 6 668 782 5 362 914 6 502 702
Salary expenses* 2 130 825 1 991 079 2 130 825 1 991 079
Depreciation and amortization (See Note 6) 216 257 196 674 216 257 196 674
Social insurance * 503 924 464 701 503 924 464 701
Rent of premises 210 560 205 062 210 560 205 062
Public utilities 107 249 101 525 107 249 101 525
Transport 30 781 25 524 30 781 25 524
Communication expenses 10 092 10 199 10 092 10 199
Business trip expenses 2 444 7 162 2 444 7 162
Low value articles 2 786 6 737 2 786 6 737
Other production costs 110 091 102 796 110 091 102 796
8 855 229 9 780 241 8 687 923 9 614 161

* Including accrued liabilities for unused vacations.

Research and development related expenses of EUR 1 645 900 (2016/ 2017: EUR 1 376 762) are included in the profit or loss statement caption Purchases of components and subcontractors services.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

19. Sales and marketing expenses

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
Salary expenses * 2 299 927 2 409 789 998 441 1 118 658
Delivery costs 315 357 396 838 201 331 268 900
Business trip expenses 295 572 347 553 134 867 191 707
Social insurance * 335 182 346 286 239 321 264 291
Depreciation and amortization (See Note 6) 121 441 116 082 97 490 97 433
Advertisement and marketing expenses 311 510 285 358 216 498 207 491
Other selling and distribution costs 319 642 295 211 94 991 95 894
3 998 631 4 197 117 1 982 939 2 244 374

* Including accrued liabilities for unused vacations.

20. Administrative expenses

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Salary expenses * 265 917 521 286 265 917 521 286
Social insurance * 63 499 122 718 63 499 122 718
Depreciation and amortization (See Note 6) 51 341 53 396 51 341 53 396
IT services 42 558 33 423 42 558 33 423
Public utilities 31 360 29 676 31 360 29 676
Representation expenses 31 944 41 988 17 115 17 378
Training 62 447 88 434 61 498 68 805
Rent of premises 25 115 25 046 25 115 25 046
Insurance 24 692 20 401 24 692 20 401
Expenses on cash turnover 17 253 20 658 10 433 12 602
Business trip expenses 2 659 2 837 2 659 2 837
Communication expenses 2 847 3 574 2 847 3 574
Office maintenance 6 506 5 104 6 506 5 104
Sponsorship 64 665 56 243 62 150 55 500
Allowances for doubtful trade
receivables (17 621) 29 795 (23 188) 30 437
Other administrative expense ** 174 837 165 351 129 628 104 638
850 019 1 219 930 774 130 1 106 821

* Including accrued liabilities for unused vacations.

** Other administrative expenses include the annual statutory audit fee.

21. Other income

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Government grants* 319 520 375 938 319 520 375 938
Other income 12 112 26 195 6 240 23 981
331 632 402 133 325 760 399 919

* Government grants are received from LIAA and LETERA, and they relate to development project realized in cooperation with "LEO Pētījumu centrs" SIA.

During the reporting year the Group (Parent company) has received a government grants of EUR 401 565 (2016/ 2017: EUR 303 453). Government grants that are approved by the end of the reporting year, but not yet received, are included in Other receivables (see Note 10).

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

22. Financial income

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Interest income
Result of currency exchange
21 381 11 209 20 814 11 209
fluctuations, net 20 38 - -
21 401 11 247 20 814 11 209

23. Financial expenses

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Interest expenses
Result of currency exchange
32 235 - -
fluctuations, net 191 949 204 219 193 796 135 776
191 981 204 454 193 796 135 776

24. Corporate income tax

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
Changes in deferred tax asset (see Note 12)
Corporate income tax for the period from
27 374 48 395 27 374 48 395
01.07.2017 till 31.12.2017
Corporate income tax for the period from
54 145 258 751 54 145 221 906
01.01.2018 till 30.06.2018 6 276
87 795
-
307 146
-
81 519
-
270 301

Corporate income tax differs from the theoretically calculated tax amount that would arise applying the Parent company`s and Subsidiary's statutory rates to the Group's and Parent company's profit before taxation:

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Profit/ (loss) before taxes (131 533) 2 054 212 (117 959) 1 945 018
Tax rate 15%-21% 15%-39% 15% 15%
Tax calculated theoretically (20 002) 319 358 (17 694) 291 753
Effect of foreign tax rates
Effect of non-deductible expenses
Effect of changes in unrecognized
2 728
35 574
6 735
28 228
-
29 717
-
25 723
temporary differences - - - -
Effect of tax reliefs (13 536) (47 175) (13 536) (47 175)
Deferred tax asset written off 34 454 - 34 454 -
Impact of legislative changes 48 577 - 48 577 -
Corporate income tax 87 795 307 146 81 519 270 301

Profit generated by the Parent Company after January 1, 2018 will be taxable with corporate income tax on dividend distribution according to the legislation.

The State Revenue Service may inspect the Group's and Parent company's books and records for the last 3 years and impose additional tax charges with interest and penalties. The Group's and Parent company's management is not aware of any circumstances, which may give rise to a potential material liability in this respect. The State Revenue Service had not performed complex tax review at the financial position date.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

25. Taxes and compulsory state social security contributions

Group VAT Social
contributions
Personal
income tax
Corporate
income tax
Business
risk duty
CIT for
services
provided by
non-residents
Total
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
30.06.2017.
Liabilities - 93 965 - 163 856 63 - 257 884
(Overpaid) (49 766) - - - - (118) (49 884)
In the reporting period:
Calculated (201 708) 1 265 165 776 503 60 568 776 - 1 901 304
Transferred 64 - - - (64) - -
SRS repayment 220 018 - - - - - 220 018
Paid - (1 264 025) (776 503) (395 861) (712) - (2 437 101)
Foreign currency
difference - - - (581) - - (581)
30.06.2018.
Liabilities
- 95 105 - - 63 - 95 168
(Overpaid) (31 392) - - (172 018) - (118) (203 528)
Parent
company
VAT Social
contributions
Personal
income
tax
Corporate
income tax
Business
risk duty
CIT for
services
provided by
non-residents
Total
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR

Liabilities - 93 965 - 136 343 63 - 230 371 (Overpaid) (49 766) - - - - (118) (49 884)

Calculated (201 708) 1 265 165 776 503 54 145 776 - 1 894 881 Transferred 64 - - - (64) - -

Paid - (1 264 025) (776 503) (334 403) (712) - (2 375 643)

220 018 - - - - - 220 018

26. Earnings per share

30.06.2017.

30.06.2018.

In the reporting period:

SRS repayment

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing profit by the weighted average number of shares during the year.

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
Profit of the reporting year (a) (219 328) 1 747 066 (199 478) 1 674 717
Ordinary shares as at 1 July (b) 2 970 180 2 970 180 2 970 180 2 970 180
Basic and diluted earnings per
share for the reporting year (a/b)
(0.074) 0.588 (0.067) 0.564

Liabilities - 95 105 - - 63 - 95 168 (Overpaid) (31 392) - - (143 915) - (118) (175 425)

27.a Remuneration to management

Group Parent company
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
01.07.2017-
30.06.2018
EUR
01.07.2016-
30.06.2017
EUR
Remuneration of the Board members:
· salary 504 435 448 529 196 459 213 651
· social contributions 57 911 60 667 46 860 50 400
Remuneration of the Council members:
· salary 140 442 162 170 140 442 162 170
· social contributions 33 410 38 256 33 410 38 256
Total 736 198 709 622 417 171 464 477

DOKUMENTS IR PARAKSTĪTS AR DROŠU ELEKTRONISKO PARAKSTU UN SATUR LAIKA ZĪMOGU

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

27.b Loans issued to management

In the reporting year there was issued a loan to the management in amount of USD 250 thousand. The outstanding loan balance at the end of the reporting year is EUR 215 025 (including accrued interest of EUR 580).

28. Related party transactions

Related parties represent both legal entities and private individuals related to the Group and Parent company in accordance with the following rules.

a) A person or a close member of that person's family is related to a reporting group entity if that person:

  • i. has control or joint control over the reporting group entity;
  • ii. has a significant influence over the reporting group entity; or
  • iii. is a member of the key management personnel of the reporting group entity or of a parent of the reporting entity;

b) An entity is related to a reporting group entity if any of the following conditions applies:

  • i. the entity and the reporting group entity are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others);
  • ii. One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member):
  • iii. Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party:
  • iv. One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity;
  • v. the entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the reporting group entity or an entity related to the reporting entity. If the reporting entity is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the reporting entity.
  • vi. The entity is controlled, or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a).
  • vii. A person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).

Related party transaction - a transfer of resources, services or obligations between a reporting group entity and a related party, regardless of whether a price is charged.

Parent company Transactions for the year
ended 30 June
Balance as at 30 June
2018
EUR
2017
EUR
2018
EUR
2017
EUR
Sale of goods and services
Subsidiaries
4 106 649 5 424 555 991 247 1 226 485
Purchase of goods and services
Subsidiaries
68 998 74 883 138 932 62 130
Other subsidiaries receivables - - 2 535 1 825

In the Group report the intercompany transactions and balances between Parent company and subsidiaries have been eliminated.

29. Personnel costs

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
Remuneration to staff 4 696 669 4 922 154 3 395 183 3 631 023
Social contributions 902 605 933 705 806 744 851 710
Total 5 599 274 5 855 859 4 201 927 4 482 733

30. Average number of employees

Group Parent company
01.07.2017- 01.07.2016- 01.07.2017- 01.07.2016-
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
The average number of staff in the reporting
year: 193 190 180 180

Notes to the financial statements (continued)

31. Operating lease

On 10 December 2002 A/S "SAF Tehnika" signed the rent agreement No. S-116/02 with A/S "Dambis" on the rent of premises with the total area of 5,851 m2 until 16 September 2009. Starting 17 September 2009 the total leased area reduced to 5,672 m2. Starting from 1 September 2017 additional premises of 173 m2 are leased and the total area of the premises is 5 845 m2. The premises are located at 24a Ganību dambis. In the beginning of 2014 agreement amendments were concluded on the extension of the agreement term till 1 March 2020.

On 24 June 2013 rent agreement No. SAFNA-2013-003 with "THE REALTY ASSOCIATES FUND VIII, L., L." was signed regarding lease of premises by "SAF North America" LLC with total area 3,286 sq. feet. The premises are located at 10500 E.54th Avenue, Unite D, Denver, USA. The agreement matured on 31 August 2016. The contract was not extended for future periods. As of January 2015 the premises are leased to subtenant "Metro Copier Services", Inc. On 9 January 2015 a new rent agreement No. SAFNA-2015-001 with "FIRST INDUSTRIAL", L.P. was signed regarding lease of premises by "SAF North America" LLC with total area 7,800 sq. feet. The premises are located at 3250 Quentin Street, Unite 128, Aurora, Colorado 80011, USA. The agreement matures on 31 March 2020.

According to the signed agreements, the Group and Parent company has the following lease payment commitments at the end of the reporting period:

Group Parent company
30.06.2018 30.06.2017 30.06.2018 30.06.2017
EUR EUR EUR EUR
1 year 318 061 316 429 274 247 272 894
2 – 5 years 216 333 536 193 182 581 456 829
534 394 852 622 456 828 729 723

32. Contingent liabilities

As part of its primary activities, the Group (Parent company) has not issued performance guarantees to third parties in amount (30.06.2017.: not issued).

33. Subsequent events

No significant subsequent events have occurred in the period from the year-end to the date of these consolidated financial statements that would have a material impact on the Group's and/or Parent company`s financial position as at 30 June 2018 or its performance and cash flows for the year then ended.

On behalf of the Board:

Normunds Bergs Chairman of the Board Dace Langada Chief accountant

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