Quarterly Report • May 17, 2017
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SAF Tehnika A/S Consolidated Interim Report for Q3 and 9 months of financial year 2016/17 (July 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017)
| KEY DATA |
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| Share and Shareholdings | 4 |
| Information on Management and Supervisory Board members |
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| Information on professional and educational background of the management board members |
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| Information on professional and educational background of the supervisory council members |
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| Statement of Board's Responsibilities | 9 |
| Management Report | 10 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position |
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| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for 9 month of the financial year 2016/2017 |
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| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for Q3 of the financial year 2016/2017 |
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| Consolidated cash flow statement for 9 months of the financial year 2016/2017 | 18 |
| Statement of changes in consolidated equity for the 9 month |
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| Notes for interim report |
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| Note 1 Customer receivables | 19 |
| Note 2 Other current receivables |
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| Note 3 Inventories | 19 |
| Note 4 Non-current, intangible assets | 20 |
| Note 5 Tax liabilities | 20 |
| Note 6 Salary-related accrued expenses |
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| Note 7 Segment information | 21 |
| Note 8 Bad receivables |
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| Note 9 Salaries, bonuses and social expenses | 23 |
SAF Tehnika (hereinafter – the Group) is a telecommunications equipment company engaged in the development, production and distribution of digital microwave radio equipment. SAF Tehnika products provide wireless backhaul solutions for digital voice and data transmission covering wide frequency range and providing equipment for both licensed and un-licensed frequencies.
Know-how in modern wireless data transmission technologies, creativity in solutions, accuracy in design, precision in production and logistics make SAF Tehnika a unique designer and manufacturer of point-to-point microwave data transmission equipment. Located in Northern Europe, SAF Tehnika managed to acquire and consolidate valuable locally available intellectual resources of the microelectronics industry and spread its presence to more than 130 countries, covering all relevant market segments worldwide within just a decade.
Currently the Group consists of SAF Tehnika JSC (hereinafter – the Parent) operating from Riga, Latvia, a wholly owned subsidiary "SAF North America" LLC and "SAF Services" LLC. Both of the mentioned companies are operating from Denver, CO serving North American market.
SAF Tehnika JSC is a public joint stock company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Latvia. The shares of AS SAF Tehnika are quoted on NASDAQ Riga stock exchange.
Commercial Registry Nr.: 40003474109 VAT Registry Nr.: LV40003474109 Beginning of financial year: 01.07.2016 End of financial year: 30.06.2017 Phone: +371 67046840 E-mail: [email protected]
Legal address: Ganību dambis 24a Rīga, LV-1005 Latvija
| Shareholder | Ownership interest (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Didzis Liepkalns | 17.05% | ||
| Andrejs Grišāns | 10.03% | ||
| Normunds Bergs | 9.74% | ||
| SIA "Koka zirgs" | 8.84% | ||
| Juris Ziema | 8.71% | ||
| Vents Lācars | 6.08% |
SAF Tehnika share price and OMX Riga index development for the reporting period SAF Tehnika (SAF1R) Period: July 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 Currency: EUR Marketplace: Nasdaq Riga

| Name | Position | Ownership interest (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Normunds Bergs | Chairman | owns 9.74% of shares |
| Didzis Liepkalns | Member | owns 17.05% of shares |
| Zane Jozepa | Member | owns no shares |
| Janis Bergs | Member | owns no shares |
| Name | Position | Ownership interest (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vents Lacars | Chairman | owns 6.08% of shares |
| Juris Ziema | Vice-Chairman | owns 8.71% of shares |
| Andrejs Grisans | Member | owns 10.03% of shares |
| Ivars Senbergs | Member | owns 2 shares |
| Aivis Olsteins | Member | owns no shares |
Normunds Bergs, born in 1963, is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of SAF Tehnika AS. Mr. Bergs is one of the founders of SIA Fortech (co-founding company of SAF Tehnika AS) where during the periods from 1990 to 1992 and 1999 to 2000 he acted as Managing Director and General Director, respectively. Following SIA Fortech's merger with AS Microlink in 2000, Mr. Bergs became Chief Executive Officer of SAF Tehnika AS and a member of the Management Board of AS Microlink. From 1992 to 1999, Mr. Bergs worked for World Trade Centre Riga, where he held the position of General Director and became a Member of the Board of Directors in 1998. Mr. Bergs graduated from the Riga Technical University with a degree in radio engineering in 1986.
Didzis Liepkalns, born in 1962, is Member of the Board and Technical Director of SAF Tehnika. Mr.Liepkalns founded a private enterprise SAF in 1995 and co-founded the company SAF Tehnika AS in 1999. From 1985 to 1990 he worked as an engineer at the Institute of Electronic Engineering and Computer Sciences. Mr.Liepkalns has graduated Riga Technical University with a degree in radio engineering in 1985.
Zane Jozepa (born in 1982) is Member of the Board and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to her employment with SAF Tehnika, Ms.Jozepa has been working in the leading IT and telecommunication services provider in Latvia – SIA Lattelecom, which is a subsidiary company of SIA Citrus Solutions that provides design, construction and maintenance of the engineering and technical systems and infrastructure. Ms.Jozepa has been working as a Business Controller for the first two years. She became Head of Finance in 2008, and a Board Member in 2012. Ms.Jozepa gained her professional experience in finance while working for SIA Coca Cola HBC Latvia during 2001-2006. She has graduated the BA School of Business and Finance (Banku Augstskola) and has a BA degree in finance management.
Jānis Bergs (born in 1970) is Member of the Board, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and the President of "SAF North America". From 2000 till 2006 Mr.Bergs was a Member of the Board and later CEO of AS Microlink. When Microlink was sold to the TeliaSonera group in 2006, Jānis became a shareholder and CEO of SIA FMS, where he worked until January 2015. Mr.Bergs was a Member of AS SAF Tehnika Council from November 2006 till August 2010, and for more than 10
years he has been managing the Latvian IT and Telecommunications Association (LIKTA) and the ICT cluster, as well as giving lectures in business studies in Riga Business School. Mr.Bergs has graduated Riga Technical University as radio engineer and has an MBA degree from Riga Business School.
Vents Lācars, born in 1968, is Chairman of the Supervisory Council and Vice-President Business Development of SAF Tehnika. Before co-founding the Company, from 1992 to 1999, he worked in SIA Fortech, where throughout his career he held positions of programmer, leading programmer, and project manager in the networking department and networking department manager. From 1990 to 1992 Mr.Lacars worked as a programmer at state electric utility company Latvenergo. Mr. Lacars has studied in Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, University of Latvia.
Juris Ziema, born in 1964, co-founder of the Company, is Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Council and Production Department Director. From 1998 to 1999 he worked as an engineer at Mr. Liepkalns private enterprise SAF. From 1987 to 1999 Mr. Ziema worked as an engineer at the Institute of Electronic Engineering and Computer Sciences. Mr. Ziema has graduated Riga Technical University with a degree in radio engineering in 1987.
Andrejs Grišāns, born in 1957, is Member of the Supervisory Council and Production Department Manager. Mr. Grisans is one of the co-founders of SAF Tehnika. Prior to joining the Company, he owned and managed a private company specializing in electronic equipment engineering, production and distribution. From 1992 to 1999 Mr. Grisans was involved in entrepreneurial activities in the field of radio engineering. He worked as an engineer-constructor at the Institute of Polymer Mechanics from 1984 to 1992 and in the constructing bureau Orbita from 1980 to 1984. Mr. Grisans has graduated Riga Technical University with a degree in radio engineering in 1980.
Ivars Šenbergs, born in 1962, Member of the Supervisory Council, also Chairman of the Board of SIA Juridiskais Audits, SIA Namipasumu parvalde, SIA Synergy Consulting, SIA IŠMU, SIA Dzirnavu centrs and Member of the Supervisory Council of AS MFS bookkeeping. From 1999 until 2000 he worked as Finance and Administrative Director at SIA Fortech. Mr. Šenbergs has graduated Faculty of Law, University of Latvia in 1986.
Aivis Olšteins, born in 1968, is Member of the Supervisory Council. He has 20 years of experience in telecommunications. Since April 2015, Mr. Olšteins is the head and co-owner of "Cliff IT Solutions" (Spain). From 2000 till 2015 he was Head of "DataTechLabs". From 1992 till 1999 he worked in Baltcom TV – at first, as a System Engineer in the cable TV operations unit, and then – from 1994 till June 1996 – as a CTO, and from July 1996 till the end of 1999 as Baltcom CEO Technical Advisor.
The Board of SAF Tehnika JSC (hereinafter – the Parent) is responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Parent and its subsidiaries (hereinafter - the Group).
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the source documents and present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Group as of 31 March 2017 and the consolidated results of its financial performance and cash flows for the quarter then ended.
The above mentioned financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and are prepared on a going concern basis. Appropriate accounting policies have been applied on a consistent basis. The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared based on the same accounting principles applied in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended on June 30, 2016.
Prudent and reasonable judgments and estimates have been made by the management in the preparation of the financial statements.
The Board of SAF Tehnika JSC is responsible for the maintenance of proper accounting records, the safeguarding of the Group's assets and the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities in the Group. The Board is responsible for compliance with the requirements of normative acts of the countries the Group operates in (Latvia and United States of America).
The interim financial statements have been prepared in Euro.
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Zane Jozepa CFO, Member of the Management Board
For Q3 of the FY 2016/2017, the Group's unaudited consolidated net turnover was EUR 3.77 million, which is more than in Q3 of the FY 2015/2016 by 25% (or EUR 0.75 million), though less by 13% than in Q2 of the year.
More than half of the quarterly turnover (60%) was made by sales in North/Latin Americas. The region's result is by EUR 0.9 million greater than in Q3 last year and is by EUR 0.86 million higher than the results of the preceding quarter.
The turnover in the European and CIS region was 29% or EUR 1.09 million. According to sales results in the previous quarter related to solutions tailored to specific customer needs, sales returned to the level of the first quarter of the financial year and equivalent to sales results in Q3 last year.
In the AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Africa) region, the turnover was 11% or EUR 0.4 million. Compared to the turnover in the same quarter in the previous financial year, the region's turnover has not changed and is equivalent to last year's average volumes.
During the period from January to March (inclusive), SAF participated in several exhibitions. In January, our US team took part in the Wireless Without Limits Conference. Every year, this event is held aboard a cruise ship, bringing the largest US Internet Service Providers together. SAF was one of the main sponsors of the trade show. Besides, SAF Tehnika participated in The Trade Show and WISPAmerica exhibitions in the USA, as well as in Career Days organized by Riga Technical University and the Institute of Transport and Communications.
Striving to maintain excellent customer relationships, SAF Tehnika has implemented the Net Promoter Score system. It measures the customer loyalty and satisfaction with the services provided by the company, and provides timely detection and prevention of any communication problems with customers and partners.


The Group's products were sold in 44 countries during the reporting quarter.
The Group's unaudited consolidated turnover for the 9-month period of the FY 2016/2017 was EUR 11.9 million, which is a 19% increase compared to the last fiscal year's revenues in the same period.
The revenues in North/Latin Americas exceeded 53% of the total Group's turnover and amounted to EUR 6.35 million, thus demonstrating a 27% increase against the results of the 9-month period of the previous financial year. Revenues from the European and CIS region represented 36% of the total turnover, having increased by 22%, or EUR 780 thousand, against the previous year. Revenues from the AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Africa) region decreased by 14% or EUR 205 thousand, thus making 10% the Group's total 9-month turnover.
Comparative charts of sales volumes (within 9 months) by regions:

The Group's costs did not exceeded the planned levels but in total were bigger than during the same period a year ago due to investments into current and new markets for sales promotion.
The Group finished Q3 of the FY 2016/2017 with profits of EUR 324 thousand (unaudited), which is by EUR 0.5 million more than in Q3 of the previous financial year, when the result was negative.
The unaudited consolidated result for the 9-month period of the FY 2016/2017 is EUR 1.15 million in profit, which is EUR 797 thousand more comparing to the Group's result of 9 months in the previous FY 2015/2016 (the profit of EUR 353 thousand).
During the 9-month period of the financial year, the Group had a negative net cash flow equaling to EUR 476 thousand. In December 2016, dividends were paid in the amount of EUR 0.34 (thirty-four cents) per share, or a total of EUR 1.009 million. As of the end of the reporting period, the net cash balance of the Group was EUR 5.4 million.
The microwave radio market has not experienced any rapid changes over the past quarter, and we believe no such changes are expected in the near future.
There is still an increase in demand for radio systems that provide enhanced data transmission rate and can be enhanced and updated in order to improve data usage.
The Group continues to explore market requirements and problematic issues in order to be able to provide necessary product modifications.
SAF Tehnika is the company with the long-term competence in development and production of microwave radios.
The Group continues to explore market requirements and problematic issues in order to be able to provide necessary product modifications. The Group is financially stable.
The goal of the Company is to stabilize sales levels to ensure a positive net result in the long term. The Board of SAF Tehnika maintains cautious optimism, but cannot provide a sales and performance forecast.
On 31 March 2017, the Group numbered 192 employees (there were 183 employees on 31 March 2016).
| Q3 2016/17 | Q3 2015/16 | Q3 2014/15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | EUR | EUR | |
| Net Sales | 3 776 193 | 3 025 455 | 3 025 455 |
| Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) | 499 750 | 44 272 | 44 272 |
| share of the turnover % | 13% | 1% | 1,5% |
| Profit/loss before interest and taxes (EBIT) | 408 446 | -60 832 | -60 832 |
| share of the turnover % | 11% | -2% | -2% |
| Net Profit | 324 081 | -251 278 | -251 278 |
| share of the turnover % | 9% | -8% | -8% |
| Total assets | 13 949 869 | 12 396 376 | 12 396 376 |
| Total Owners equity | 11 499 916 | 10 791 338 | 10 791 338 |
| Return on equity (ROE) % | 2,37% | -2,00% | -2,00% |
| Return on assets (ROA) % | 2,86% | -2,30% | -2,30% |
| Liquidity ratio | |||
| Quick ratio % | 222% | 353% | 353% |
| Current ratio % | 298% | 438% | 438% |
| Earnings per share | 0,11 | -0,08 | -0,08 |
| Last share price at the end of period | 3,95 | 3,17 | 3,17 |
| P/E | 6,81 | 10,23 | 13,21 |
| Number of employees at the end of reporting period | 192 | 183 | 183 |
| Note | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT ASSETS | EUR | EUR | |
| Cash and bank | 5 434 948 | 5 663 844 | |
| Customer receivables | 1 | ||
| Accounts receivable | 1 855 538 | 1 283 051 | |
| Allowance for uncollectible receivables | -40 250 | -46 080 | |
| Total | 1 815 288 | 1 236 971 | |
| Other receivables | |||
| Other current receivables | 2 | 44 820 | 126 901 |
| Total | 44 820 | 126 901 | |
| Prepaid expenses | |||
| Prepaid taxes | 123 790 | 145 270 | |
| Other prepaid expenses | 176 413 | 108 232 | |
| Total | 300 203 | 253 502 | |
| Inventories | 3 | ||
| Raw materials | 1 545 076 | 909 122 | |
| Work-in-progress | 2 297 187 | 2 142 941 | |
| Finished goods | 1 528 252 | 1 080 218 | |
| Prepayments to suppliers | 21 183 | 17 075 | |
| Total | 5 391 698 | 4 149 356 | |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 12 986 957 | 11 430 574 | |
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Long-term financial assets | |||
| Investments in other companies | 2 148 | 2 148 | |
| Long-term receivables | 1 | 3 265 | 4 082 |
| Deffered income tax | 75 769 | 78 266 | |
| Total | 81 182 | 84 496 | |
| NON-CURRENT physical assets | 4 | ||
| Plant and equipment | 3 845 446 | 3 716 552 | |
| Other equipment and fixtures | 1 956 065 | 1 889 082 | |
| Accumulated depreciation | -5 088 387 | -4 869 535 | |
| Other long-term assets | 29 532 | 2 651 | |
| Total | 742 656 | 738 750 | |
| Intangible assets | 4 | ||
| Purchased licenses, trademarks etc. | 112 824 | 142 556 | |
| Other long-term intangible assets | 26 250 | 0 | |
| Total | 139 074 | 142 556 | |
| TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 962 912 | 965 802 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 13 949 869 | 12 396 376 |
| LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY | Note | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | EUR | EUR | |
| Debt obligations | |||
| Short-term loans from financial institutons | 12 115 | 10 703 | |
| Customer prepayments for goods and services | 599 485 | 84 615 | |
| Accounts payable | 662 395 | 578 173 | |
| Tax liabilities | 5 | 356 389 | 237 505 |
| Salary-related accrued expenses | 6 | 752 203 | 607 423 |
| Provisions for guarantees | 15 759 | 21 335 | |
| Deffered income | 51 607 | 65 284 | |
| TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 2 449 953 | 1 605 038 | |
| OWNERS' EQUITY | |||
| Share capital | 4 158 252 | 4 158 252 | |
| Paid in capital over par | 2 851 725 | 2 851 725 | |
| Other reserves | 8 530 | 8 530 | |
| Retained earnings | 3 317 939 | 3 402 535 | |
| Net profit for the financial year | 1 149 965 | 353 454 | |
| Currency translation reserve | 13 505 | 16 842 | |
| TOTAL OWNERS' EQUITY | 11 499 916 | 10 791 338 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY | 13 949 869 | 12 396 376 |
| Note | 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | EUR | ||
| Net sales | 7 | 11 930 990 | 10 007 604 |
| Other operating income | 171 257 | 250 598 | |
| Total income | 12 102 247 | 10 258 202 | |
| Direct cost of goods sold or services rendered | -5 086 784 | -4 845 986 | |
| Marketing, advertising and public relations expenses | -427 464 | -372 815 | |
| Bad receivables | 8 | -34 694 | -22 645 |
| Operating expenses | -1 020 345 | -909 584 | |
| Salaries and social expenses | 9 | -3 348 302 | -2 876 147 |
| Bonuses and social expenses | 9 | -624 483 | -343 090 |
| Depreciation expense | -267 722 | -311 085 | |
| Other expenses | -49 348 | 26 932 | |
| Operating expenses | -10 859 142 | -9 654 420 | |
| EBIT | 1 243 105 | 603 782 | |
| Financial income (except ForEx rate difference) | 6 323 | 6 169 | |
| Financial costs (except ForEx rate difference) | -9 358 | -170 | |
| Foreign exchange +gain/(loss) | 123 402 | -150 113 | |
| Financial items | 120 367 | -144 114 | |
| EBT | 1 363 472 | 459 668 | |
| Corporate income tax | -213 507 | -106 214 | |
| Profit after taxes | 1 149 965 | 353 454 | |
| Net profit/(loss) | 1 149 965 | 353 454 |
*Earnings per share EPS 31.03.2017. = 0.39 EUR
EPS 31.03.2016. = 0.12 EUR
| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | EUR | |
| Net sales | 3 776 193 | 3 025 455 |
| Other operating income | 164 196 | 121 195 |
| Total income | 3 940 389 | 3 146 650 |
| Direct cost of goods sold or services rendered | -1 543 208 | -1 459 310 |
| Marketing, advertising and public relations expenses | -140 223 | -143 956 |
| Bad receivables | -4 084 | -38 666 |
| Operating expenses | -389 138 | -339 181 |
| Salaries and social expenses | -1 168 605 | -1 031 784 |
| Bonuses and social expenses | -167 820 | -67 012 |
| Depreciation expense | -91 304 | -105 104 |
| Other expenses | -27 561 | -22 469 |
| Operating expenses | -3 531 943 | -3 207 482 |
| EBIT | 408 446 | -60 832 |
| Financial income (except ForEx rate difference) | 3 672 | 519 |
| Financial costs (except ForEx rate difference) | -207 | 0 |
| Foreign exchange +gain/(loss) | -51 773 | -211 351 |
| Financial items | -48 308 | -210 832 |
| EBT | 360 138 | -271 664 |
| Corporate income tax | -36 057 | 20 386 |
| Net profit/(loss) | 324 081 | -251 278 |
*Earnings per share EPS 31.03.2017. = 0.11 EUR
EPS 31.03.2016. = -0.08 EUR
| 31.03.2017 | 31.03.2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | EUR | |
| CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS (of which) | 635 688 | 416 047 |
| Cash received from customers | 12 348 726 | 9 682 120 |
| Cash paid to suppliers and employees | -11 871 335 | -9 210 822 |
| Paid/Received VAT, corporate income tax | 158 297 | -55 251 |
| NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (of which) | -264 104 | 1 522 339 |
| Cash paid/received for short-term investments | 0 | 1 893 735 |
| Cash paid for purchasing non-current physical assets | -270 427 | -377 743 |
| Interest received | 6 323 | 6 347 |
| NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (of which) | -783 094 | -655 009 |
| Repayment of short-term loans | 20 | 2 328 |
| Cash received from EU fonds | 226 748 | 352 525 |
| Dividends paid | -1 009 862 | -1 009 862 |
| Effects of exchange rate changes | -64 401 | 60 173 |
| TOTAL CASH FLOW: | -475 911 | 1 343 551 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at the beginning of period | 5 910 859 | 4 320 293 |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of period | 5 434 948 | 5 663 844 |
| NET INCREASE / DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | -475 911 | 1 343 551 |
| Share capital |
Share premium |
Other reserves |
Currency translation |
Retained earnings |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | EUR | EUR | reserve EUR |
EUR | EUR | |
| As at 30 June 2015 | 4 158 252 | 2 851 725 | 8 530 | 9 236 | 4 412 396 | 11 440 139 |
| Dividend relating to 2014/2015 | - | - | - | -1 009 862 | -1 009 862 | |
| Currency translation difference | - | - | - | 1 260 | - | 1 260 |
| Profit for the year | - | - | - | - | 925 267 | 925 267 |
| As at 30 June 2016 | 4 158 252 | 2 851 725 | 8 530 | 10 496 | 4 327 801 | 11 356 804 |
| Dividend relating to 2015/2016 | - | - | - | - | -1 009 862 | -1 009 862 |
| Currency translation difference | - | - | - | 3 009 | - | 3 009 |
| Profit for the period | - | - | - | - | 1 149 965 | 1 149 965 |
| As at 31 March 2017 | 4 158 252 | 2 851 725 | 8 530 | 13 505 | 4 467 904 | 11 499 916 |
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| Long-term receivables | 3 265 | 4 082 |
| Accounts receivable Provisions for bad and doubtful accounts receivable |
1 855 538 (40 250) |
1 283 051 (46 080) |
| Total short term accounts receivable Total receivables |
1 815 288 1 818 553 |
1 236 971 1 241 053 |
While the turnover has grown during last two quarters, the total receivables also increased by 46% as compared to the same balance sheet date of the previous financial year
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| Other current receivables | 44 820 | 126 901 |
Other current receivables include the amounts of calculated co-financing from EU funds for ongoing product development projects. Co-financing is assigned via competence center "LEO pētījumu centrs" (LEO) and will be received when project documentation and results are reviewed and accepted by project sponsor.
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| Raw materials | 2 100 739 |
1 491 627 |
| Allowance for slow-moving items | (555 663) | (582 505) |
| Work-in-progress | 2 297 187 | 2 142 941 |
| Finished goods | 1 528 252 |
1 080 218 |
| Prepayments to suppliers | 21 183 | 17 075 |
| 5 391 698 |
4 149 356 |
As compared to 31 March 2016, total inventories grew by 30%.
The Group maintains the amount of raw materials and auxiliary supplies at the defined level to be able to deliver all products in the Group's product portfolio within the competitive timeframes.
The Group's inventories must include previously produced and sold equipment components in order to provide corresponding maintenance service.
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| Plant and equipment | 3 845 446 |
3 716 552 |
| Other equipment and fixtures | 1 956 065 |
1 889 082 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (5 088 387) |
(4 869 535) |
| Other long term assets | 29 532 | 2 651 |
| 742 656 | 738 750 | |
| Purchased licenses, trademarks etc. | 112 824 | 142 556 |
| Other long-term intagible assets | 26 250 | - |
| 139 074 | 142 556 | |
| Total non-current, intangible assets | 881 730 | 881 306 |
During 9 months of FY 2016/2017, the Group acquired fixed assets and intangible assets in the amount of 234 thousand euros – mainly, in order to ensure production and testing processes, as well as to acquire office equipment.
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Tax liabilities | 356 389 | 237 505 |
As the Group's financial result was profit, potential Corporate Income Tax liabilities were accrued.
The total amount of salary-related settlement increased by 23% as compared to 31.03.2016, due to increase in the number of employees, changes in compensation, and savings for bonuses.
a) The Group's operations are divided into two major structural units – SAF branded equipment designed and produced in-house - CFIP and Freemile (Etherent/Hybrid/ superPDH systems), Integra (Integrated carrier-grade Ethernet microwave radio), Spectrum Compact (measurement tools for radio engineers) as the first structural unit and 3rd party products for resale, like Antennas, cables, some OEMed products and accessories as the second unit.
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
All CFIP radios are offered in most widely used frequency bands from 300MHz to 38 GHz, thus enabling the use of CFIP radios all across the globe. PhoeniX radio represents the type of microwave radio which is still dominating market share point of view.
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.
This note provides information about division of the Group's turnover and balance items by structural units by product type for 9 month of the financial year 2016/17 and financial year 2015/16.
| CFM; CFIP; FreeMile | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2015/16 | 2016/17 | 2015/16 | |
| EUR | EUR | EUR | EUR | EUR | EUR | |
| Segment assets | 7 326 985 | 5 575 672 | 1 179 486 | 1 121 138 | 8 506 471 | 6 696 810 |
| Undivided assets | 5 443 398 | 5 699 566 | ||||
| Total assets | 13 949 869 12 396 376 | |||||
| Segment liabilities | 1 490 556 | 893 540 | 144 464 | 83 404 | 1 635 020 | 976 944 |
| Undivided liabilities | 814 933 | 628 094 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 2 449 953 | 1 605 038 | ||||
| Net sales | 11 129 700 | 8 370 011 | 801 290 | 1 637 593 | 11 930 990 10 007 604 | |
| Segment results | 4 188 978 | 2 040 066 | 673 556 | 1 201 058 | 4 862 534 | 3 241 124 |
| Undivided expenses | -3 790 683 | -2 887 940 | ||||
| Profit from operations | 1 071 851 | 353 184 | ||||
| Other income | 171 257 | 250 598 | ||||
| Other expenses | 0 | -170 | ||||
| Financial income/expenses, net | 120 364 | -143 944 | ||||
| Profit before taxes | 1 363 472 | 459 668 | ||||
| Corporate income tax | -213 507 | -106 214 | ||||
| Profit after taxes | 1 149 965 | 353 454 | ||||
| Net profit | 1 149 965 | 353 454 | ||||
| Other information | ||||||
| Additions of property plant and | ||||||
| equipment and intangible asets | 116 767 | 281 350 | 0 | 7 600 | 116 767 | 288 950 |
| Undivided additions | 125 965 | 112 256 | ||||
| Total additions of property plant and | ||||||
| equipment and intangible asets | 242 732 | 401 206 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 152 529 | 153 883 | 609 | 158 | 153 138 | 154 041 |
| Undivided depreciation | 114 584 | 157 044 | ||||
| Total depreciation and amortization | 267 722 | 311 085 |
b) This note provides information about division of the Group's turnover and assets by geographical
regions (customer location) for 9 month of the financial year 2016/17 and financial year 2015/16.
| Net sales | Assets | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 EUR |
2015/16 EUR |
31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
| Americas | 6 347 785 | 4 998 093 | 1 238 808 | 523 459 |
| Europe, CIS | 4 344 804 | 3 565 588 | 351 412 | 472 826 |
| Asia, Africa, Middle East | 1 238 401 | 1 443 923 | 228 333 | 244 768 |
| Unallocatted assets | 11 930 990 | 10 007 604 | 1 818 553 | 1 241 053 |
| - | - | 12 131 316 | 11 155 323 | |
| 11 930 990 | 10 007 604 | 13 949 869 | 12 396 376 |
| Note 8 | Bad receivables | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -------- | -- | -- | ----------------- |
| 31.03.2016 EUR |
|---|
| 22 645 |
Provisions for doubtful and bad accounts receivable were calculated according to Group's provision calculation policy. The Group starts to calculate provisions for customers who delays payment terms more than 3 months. Additional provisions were calculated for debts were probability not to receive payment is high, although agreed payment term has not come yet.
| 31.03.2017 EUR |
31.03.2016 EUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| Salaries and social expenses | 3 348 302 |
2 876 147 |
| Bonuses and social expenses | 624 483 | 343 090 |
| 3 972 785 |
3 219 237 |
As compared to the period of 9 months of FY 2015/2016, the amount of salaries and related social payments has increased by 23%, which reflects the increase in fixed remuneration for SAF Tehnika employees with critical competencies, increase in the number of the Group's employees, and savings for bonuses. Bonuses are paid if the financial and development objectives are met.
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