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Benefit Systems S.A.

Quarterly Report Nov 15, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 5
1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE BENEFIT SYSTEMS GROUP 7
1.1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 7
1.2. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 9
1.3. EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE (PLN) 9
1.4. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 10
1.5. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 11
1.6. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 13
2. NOTES 15
2.1. General information 15
2.2. Basis of preparation and accounting policies 18
2.3. Operating segments 19
2.4. Goodwill and acquisition of control of subsidiaries 29
2.5. Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 35
2.6. Leases 37
2.7. Cash and cash equivalents 39
2.8. Share capital 40
2.9. Earnings per share 40
2.10. Borrowings, other debt instruments 41
2.11. Other financial liabilities 41
2.12. Finance income and expenses and loss allowances for financial assets 43
2.13. Income tax 43
2.14. Seasonality of operations 44
2.15. Significant events and transactions in the period 44
2.16. Material achievements or failures 46
2.17. Outlook 49
2.18. Incentive Scheme 49
2.19. Dividend 50
2.20. Shareholding structure 50
2.21. Shares or other rights to shares held by members of the Management Board or the
Supervisory Board 51
2.22. Non-compliance with debt covenants 52
2.23. Contingent liabilities and information on proceedings pending before a court or administrative
authority 52

2.24. Management Board's position regarding delivery against earnings forecasts 53
2.25. Related-party transactions executed by the Group on non-arm's length terms 53
2.26. Events after the reporting date 53
3. CONDENSED SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BENEFIT SYSTEMS S.A. 55
3.1. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 55
3.2. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS 57
3.3. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 57
3.4. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 58
3.5. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 59
Authorisation for issue 61

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Book value per share attributable to

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
OF THE BENEFIT SYSTEMS GROUP
1 Jan–30 Sep
2024
PLN '000
1 Jan–30 Sep
2023
PLN '000
1 Jan–30 Sep
2024
EUR '000
1 Jan–30 Sep
2023
EUR '000
Revenue 2,481,832 2,016,680 576,875 440,583
Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
720,280 587,938 167,421 128,446
Operating profit 464,076 380,048 107,869 83,029
Profit before tax 443,879 368,477 103,175 80,501
Net profit from continuing operations 339,068 301,011 78,813 65,762
Net profit attributable to owners of the parent 335,057 297,198 77,880 64,929
Net cash from operating activities 644,284 577,815 149,757 126,235
Net cash from investing activities (304,016) (124,921) (70,665) (27,291)
Net cash from financing activities (412,686) (294,842) (95,924) (64,414)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (72,418) 158,052 (16,833) 34,530
Weighted average number of ordinary shares 2,956,214 2,933,542 2,956,214 2,933,542
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary
shares
2,976,951 2,942,347 2,976,951 2,942,347
Earnings per ordinary share attributable to owners
of the parent (PLN/EUR)
113.34 101.31 26.34 22.13
Diluted earnings per ordinary share attributable to
owners of the parent (PLN/EUR)
112.55 101.01 26.16 22.07
30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
PLN '000 PLN '000 EUR '000 EUR '000
Non-current assets 2,481,917 2,098,639 580,009 482,668
Current assets 613,636 701,784 143,403 161,404
Total assets 3,095,553 2,800,423 723,412 644,072
Non-current liabilities 1,063,982 989,847 248,646 227,656
Current liabilities 1,009,934 812,246 236,016 186,809
Equity 1,021,637 998,330 238,750 229,607
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 1,017,602 996,758 237,807 229,245

Share capital 2,958 2,934 691 675 Number of shares 2,958,292 2,933,542 2,958,292 2,933,542

owners of the parent (PLN/EUR) 343.98 339.78 80.39 78.15

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA OF BENEFIT
SYSTEMS S.A. 1 Jan–30 Sep
2024
1 Jan–30 Sep
2023
1 Jan–30 Sep
2024
1 Jan–30 Sep
2023
PLN '000 PLN '000 EUR '000 EUR '000
Revenue 1,704,329 1,337,557 396,153 292,215
Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
545,110 506,893 126,705 110,741
Operating profit 349,677 267,827 81,279 58,512
Profit before tax 358,126 279,912 83,243 61,152
Net profit from continuing operations 278,911 226,111 64,830 49,398
Net cash from operating activities 549,742 463,027 127,782 101,157
Net cash from investing activities (279,372) (72,378) (64,937) (15,812)
Net cash from financing activities (343,134) (279,697) (79,758) (61,105)
Cash from business combinations 18,969 84 4,409 18
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (53,795) 111,036 (12,504) 24,258
Weighted average number of ordinary shares 2,956,214 2,933,542 2,956,214 2,933,542
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary
shares
2,976,951 2,942,347 2,976,951 2,942,347
Earnings per ordinary share attributable to owners
of the parent (PLN/EUR)
94.35 77.08 21.93 16.84
Diluted earnings per ordinary share attributable to
owners of the parent (PLN/EUR)
93.69 76.85 21.78 16.79
30 Sep 2024
PLN '000
31 Dec 2023
PLN '000
30 Sep 2024
EUR '000
31 Dec 2023
EUR '000
Non-current assets 2,150,246 1,819,358 502,500 418,436
Current assets 388,206 500,825 90,721 115,185
Total assets 2,538,452 2,320,183 593,221 533,621
Non-current liabilities 747,778 631,231 174,751 145,177
Current liabilities 825,544 621,986 192,925 143,051
Equity 965,130 1,066,966 225,545 245,392
Share capital 2,958 2,934 691 675
Number of shares 2,958,292 2,933,542 2,958,292 2,933,542
Book value per share attributable to
owners of the parent (PLN/EUR)
326.25 363.71 76.24 83.65

In the periods covered by these financial statements, the following PLN/EUR exchange rates quoted by the National Bank of Poland were used to convert the key financial data:

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023 30 Sep 2023
Data as at – exchange rate as at 4.2791 4.3480 4.6356
Data for period – average exchange rate for 9 months 4.3022 - 4.5773

1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE BENEFIT SYSTEMS GROUP

1.1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

ASSETS Note 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Goodwill 2.4 695,148 573,267
Intangible assets 2.5 143,878 138,691
Property, plant and equipment 2.5 396,719 333,266
Right-of-use assets 2.6 1,143,323 1,010,323
Investments in associates 2.1 3,112 3,097
Trade and other receivables 59,874 11,303
Loans and other non-current financial assets 9,486 6,848
Deferred tax assets 30,377 21,844
Non-current assets 2,481,917 2,098,639
Inventories 10,104 8,226
Trade and other receivables 238,110 256,403
Current tax assets 9 10
Loans and other current financial assets 3,827 3,141
Cash and cash equivalents 2.7 361,586 434,004
Current assets 613,636 701,784
Total current assets 613,636 701,784
Total assets 3,095,553 2,800,423

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION – CONT.

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Note 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Equity attributable to owners of the parent:
Share capital 2.8 2,958 2,934
Treasury shares (-) - -
Share premium 309,965 291,378
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (3,885) (6,199)
Retained earnings 708,564 708,645
Equity attributable to owners of the parent 1,017,602 996,758
Non-controlling interests 4,035 1,572
Total equity 1,021,637 998,330
Employee benefit provisions 380 384
Total long-term provisions 380 384
Trade and other payables 6,193 4
Deferred tax liability 1,785 1,815
Other financial liabilities 2.11 69,080 83,788
Borrowings, other debt instruments 2.10 28,600 41,866
Lease liabilities 2.6 957,944 861,990
Non-current liabilities 1,063,982 989,847
Employee benefit provisions 5,230 3,302
Other provisions 10,767 10,767
Total short-term provisions 15,997 14,069
Trade and other payables 417,251 443,741
Dividends payable 2.19 199,685 -
Current income tax liabilities 2.13 82,953 90,900
Other financial liabilities 2.11 19,273 16,483
Borrowings, other debt instruments 2.10 18,574 18,663
Lease liabilities 2.6 230,645 200,487
Contract liabilities 25,556 27,903
Current liabilities 1,009,934 812,246
Total current liabilities 1,009,934 812,246
Total liabilities 2,073,916 1,802,093
Total equity and liabilities 3,095,553 2,800,423

1.2. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

Continuing operations
Revenue
2.3
2,481,832
835,945
2,016,680
Revenue from sales of services
2,449,004
825,403
1,989,277
Revenue from sales of merchandise and
32,828
10,542
27,403
materials
Cost of sales
2.3
(1,609,791)
(521,854)
(1,376,861)
Cost of services sold
(1,591,193)
(515,214)
(1,360,685)
Cost of merchandise and materials sold
(18,598)
(6,640)
(16,176)
Gross profit
872,041
314,091
639,819
Selling expenses
2.3
(143,381)
(47,471)
(118,844)
Administrative expenses
2.3
(258,750)
(80,564)
(136,844)
Other income
6,968
883
6,402
Other expenses
(12,802)
(3,011)
(10,485)
Operating profit
464,076
183,928
380,048
Finance income
2.12
15,648
6,055
13,619
Finance costs
2.12
(36,638)
(12,609)
(28,355)
Loss allowances for financial assets
2.12
158
22
2,584
Share of profit of equity-accounted entities
635
328
581
Note 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2023
693,877
685,219
8,658
(437,158)
(431,542)
(5,616)
256,719
(38,765)
(45,237)
3,455
(5,060)
171,112
(17,766)
(8,717)
(4)
218
Profit before tax
443,879
177,724
368,477
144,843
Income tax
2.13
(104,811)
(41,820)
(67,466)
(27,286)
Net profit from continuing operations
339,068
135,904
301,011
117,557
Net profit 339,068 135,904 301,011 117,557
Net profit attributable to:
- owners of the parent 335,057 134,015 297,198 115,361
- non-controlling interests 4,011 1,889 3,813 2,196

1.3. EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE (PLN)

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations 113.34 101.31
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations - -
Earnings per share 113.34 101.31
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations 112.55 101.01
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations - -
Diluted earnings per share 112.55 101.01

1.4. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2023
Net profit 339,068 135,904 301,011 117,557
Other comprehensive income 2,495 1,599 4,244 (950)
Items not reclassified to profit or loss - - - -
Items reclassified to profit or loss 2,495 1,599 4,244 (950)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
2,495 1,599 4,244 (950)
Comprehensive income 341,563 137,503 305,255 116,607
Comprehensive income attributable to:
- owners of the parent 337,371 135,547 301,128 114,412
- non-controlling interests 4,192 1,956 4,127 2,195

1.5. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Note Share capital Treasury
shares
Share premium Exchange
differences on
translation of
foreign
operations
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Balance as at 1 Jan 2024 2,934 - 291,378 (6,199) 708,645 996,758 1,572 998,330
Changes in equity in the period from 1 January to
30 September 2024
Share issue in connection with exercise of options
(Incentive Scheme)
2.8 24 - 18,587 - - 18,611 - 18,611
Cost of equity-settled share-based payment plan 2.18 - - - - 68,041 68,041 - 68,041
Increase in shares in subsidiary due to acquisition of
non-controlling interest without change of control
2.15 - - - - (10,071) (10,071) 119 (9,952)
Valuation of put options attributable to minority
shareholders
- - - - 6,261 6,261 124 6,385
Dividends - - - - (399,369) (399,369) (1,972) (401,341)
Total transactions with owners 24 - 18,587 - (335,138) (316,527) (1,729) (318,256)
Net profit for 1 Jan−30 Sep 2024 - - - - 335,057 335,057 4,011 339,068
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
- - - 2,314 - 2,314 181 2,495
Total comprehensive income - - - 2,314 335,057 337,371 4,192 341,563
Total changes 24 - 18,587 2,314 (81) 20,844 2,463 23,307
Balance as at 30 Sep 2024 2,958 - 309,965 (3,885) 708,564 1,017,602 4,035 1,021,637

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CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE BENEFIT SYSTEMS GROUP FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 All amounts are expressed in thousands of Polish złoty unless indicated otherwise. [TRANSLATION ONLY]

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY – CONT.

Note Share capital Treasury
shares
Share premium Exchange
differences on
translation of
foreign
operations
Retained
earnings
Total Non
controlling
interests
Total equity
Balance as at 1 Jan 2023 2,934 - 291,378 (10,361) 443,082 727,033 (1,617) 725,416
Changes in equity in the period from 1 January to
30 September 2023
Cost of equity-settled share-based payment plan - - - - 6,279 6,279 - 6,279
Increase in shares in subsidiary due to acquisition of
non-controlling interest without change of control
- - - - 326 326 (393) (67)
Valuation of put options attributable to minority
shareholders
- - - - (30,562) (30,562) (880) (31,442)
Dividends - - - - (120,770) (120,770) (505) (121,275)
Total transactions with owners - - - - (144,727) (144,727) (1,778) (146,505)
Net profit for 1 Jan−30 Sep 2023 - - - - 297,198 297,198 3,813 301,011
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
- - - 3,930 - 3,930 314 4,244
Total comprehensive income - - - 3,930 297,198 301,128 4,127 305,255
Total changes - - - 3,930 152,471 156,401 2,349 158,750
Balance as at 30 Sep 2023 2,934 - 291,378 (6,431) 595,553 883,434 732 884,166

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1.6. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Note 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 443,879 368,477
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current non-financial assets 2.5, 2.6 256,204 207,890
Fair-value measurement of other financial liabilities 384 1,010
Change in impairment losses and write-off of assets 6,768 795
Effect of lease modifications 2.6 (403) (362)
(Gains)/losses on sale and value of liquidated non-current non-financial
assets
1,500 1,965
(Gains)/losses on disposal of financial assets - (50)
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses 2.12 (1,634) (3,529)
Interest expense 2.12 34,648 26,530
Interest income 2.12 (13,856) (10,040)
Cost of share-based payments (Incentive Scheme) 2.18 68,041 6,279
Share of profit/(loss) of associates (635) (581)
Change in inventories (1,474) (2,318)
Change in receivables (1,529) 41,145
Change in liabilities (29,520) (46,280)
Change in provisions 1,924 2,070
Other adjustments 42 135
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities 764,339 593,136
Income tax paid (120,055) (15,321)
Net cash from operating activities 644,284 577,815
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets (41,666) (28,487)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (107,221) (56,276)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment - 8,977
Acquisition of subsidiaries 2.4, 2.11,
2.15
(165,891) (57,539)
Proceeds from sale of associates - 50
Repayments of loans 3,577 1,947
Loans (6,356) (2,386)
Interest received 12,921 8,793
Dividends received 620 -
Net cash from investing activities (304,016) (124,921)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS – CONT.

Note 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Cash flows from financing activities
Expenditure on transactions with non-controlling interests 2.15 (9,953) (67)
Proceeds from borrowings 2.10 700 -
Repayment of borrowings 2.10 (28,193) (19,583)
Payment of lease liabilities 2.6 (169,650) (147,600)
Payments of interest (3,933) (6,317)
Dividends paid (201,657) (121,275)
Net cash from financing activities (412,686) (294,842)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents before exchange differences (72,418) 158,052
Exchange differences - -
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (72,418) 158,052
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 434,004 218,327
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 361,586 376,379

2. NOTES

2.1. General information

2.1.1. About the Parent

The parent of the Benefit Systems Group (the "Group") is Benefit Systems S.A. (the "Company", or the "Parent"). Benefit Systems S.A. is the Group's ultimate reporting entity.

The Parent was established through the transformation of a limited liability company into a joint-stock company. The transformation was effected pursuant to Resolution No. 2/2010 of the General Meeting of 3 November 2010 (entry in the National Court Register maintained by the District Court for the City of Warsaw, 12th Commercial Division, under No. KRS 0000370919, on 19 November 2010). The Parent's Industry Identification Number (REGON) is 750721670. In the reporting period, the identification data of the reporting entity did not change. The shares of the Parent are listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

The Parent's registered office is located at Plac Europejski 2, 00-844 Warsaw, Poland. It is also the principal place of business of the Group. The Parent's country of registration in the National Court Register is Poland.

The Benefit Systems Group specialises in providing non-pay benefit solutions in the realm of sports, recreation, and employee well-being. The main product offered by the Parent is the MultiSport card, which grants access to a network of sports facilities, including fitness clubs owned by the Group companies. The fitness club networks owned by the Group provide support and a competitive edge in the area of sport cards. The Group's business relies on synergies between the sale of sport cards and its fitness club infrastructure both in Poland and internationally. Apart from Poland, the Group operates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Turkey.

The Group also offers the MyBenefit online cafeteria platform, which allows employees of business customers to choose from a variety of non-pay benefits approved by their employer. Moreover, the Group offers solutions in the realm of culture and entertainment, such as the Cinema Programme and MultiTeatr, primarily accessible through the cafeteria platform. The MyBenefit platform is also an important channel for distributing sport cards offered by the Group.

At the same time, new features are being developed within the MyBenefit platform, making it a comprehensive tool for managing employer-employee processes. MyBenefit enables companies to implement tools such as corporate intranets, employee benefit reports (Total Reward Statements), employee request systems with e-signature support, gamification and reward systems, as well as surveys and quizzes.

The Group is also developing MultiLife, an online accessible product focused on promoting employee well-being, particularly in the areas of mental health, personal development, healthy eating, and physical activity. MultiLife currently combines more than a dozen services such as psychologist's support, mindfulness course, consultations with dieticians and coaches, diet creator, yoga course, access to the Yes2Move online exercise platform, preventive medical examination package, e-books on Legimi, and Youniversity, a streaming learning service.

The Group's products and services are primarily used by company employees (users), who receive them from their employers (the Group's B2B customers) as non-pay benefits. Customers are also individuals buying passes or paying for one-off visits to fitness clubs belonging to the Group (B2C customers).

The principal business of the Parent according to the Polish Classification of Activities (PKD) is: Operation of sports facilities (PKD 2007) 93.11.Z.

2.1.2. Entities included in the consolidated financial statements

These interim consolidated financial statements cover the Parent and the following subsidiaries:

Principal place of business Group's ownership interest*
No. Subsidiary and country of registration 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
1 VanityStyle Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%
2 Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o.1) Kraków, Poland 100.00% 87.63%
3 Yes to Move Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%
4 Total Fitness Sp. z o.o.2) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
5 FIT 1 Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
6 FIT 2 Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
7 Sport Operator Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
8 FIT 3 Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
9 Concept Self Investment Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
10 FIT 4 Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
11 Fit and More Sp. z o.o.3) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
12 Saturn Fitness Group Sp. z o.o.2) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
13 Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o.3) Zabierzów, Poland - 100.00%
14 Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o.4) Warsaw, Poland - 100.00%
15 Zdrowe Miejsce Sp. z o.o.5) Warsaw, Poland 80.00% 80.00%
16 Investment Gear 9 Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%
17 Investment Gear 10 Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%
18 Active Sport i Rekreacja Sp. z o.o.6) Zawiercie, Poland - 100.00%
19 Interfit Club 1.0 Sp. z o.o. Gliwice, Poland 75.00% 75.00%
20 Interfit Club 2.0 Sp. z o.o. 7) Zabrze, Poland 100.00% -
21 Interfit Club 4.0 Sp. z o.o. Gliwice, Poland 75.00% 75.00%
22 Interfit Club 5.0 Sp. z o.o. Gliwice, Poland 75.00% 75.00%
23 Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o.8) Gliwice, Poland 75.00% 75.00%
24 Good Luck Club GLC sp. z o.o.9) Warsaw, Poland 100.00% -
25 Artis Club Sp. z o.o.10) Warsaw, Poland 100.00% -
26 Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o.11) Warsaw, Poland 100.00% -
27 Benefit Systems International S.A.12) Warsaw, Poland 98.06% 97.60%
28 BSI Investments Sp. z o.o.12) 13) Warsaw, Poland 94.73% 92.13%
29 Benefit Systems Bulgaria O.O.D.12) Sofia, Bulgaria 94.14% 93.70%
30 MultiSport Benefit S.R.O.12) Prague, Czech Republic 98.06% 97.60%
31 12)
Benefit Systems Slovakia S.R.O.
Bratislava, Slovakia 96.10% 95.65%
32 Benefit Systems D.O.O.12) 14) Zagreb, Croatia 96.59% 94.67%
33 Benefit Systems Spor Hizmetleri Ltd12) Istanbul, Turkey 94.73% 92.13%
34 Benefit Systems, storitve, D.O.O.12) Ljubljana, Slovenia 93.16% 92.72%
35 Fit Invest International Sp. z o.o.12) Warsaw, Poland 98.06% 97.60%
36 FII Investments Sp. z o.o.12) Warsaw, Poland 98.06% 97.60%
37 Next Level Fitness O.O.D.12) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% 97.60%
38 Fitness Flais Corporation O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -

39 Power Ronic O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -
40 Happy Group 1 O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -
41 Fitness Flais Group O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -
42 Fitness Flais Pro O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -
43 Flais Fit O.O.D.15) Sofia, Bulgaria 98.06% -
44 Form Factory S.R.O.12) Prague, Czech Republic 98.99% 98.75%
45 Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O.16) Prague, Czech Republic 98.99% -
46 Form Factory Slovakia S.R.O.12) Bratislava, Slovakia 98.06% 97.60%
47 Fit Invest D.O.O.12) Zagreb, Croatia 98.06% 97.60%
48 H.O.L.S. D.O.O.17) Zagreb, Croatia 98.06% -
49 Fit Invest Spor Hizmetleri Ltd12) Istanbul, Turkey 98.06% 97.60%
50 MultiSport Foundation Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%
51 MW Legal 24 Sp. z o.o.18) Warsaw, Poland 100.00% 100.00%

* The table presents the Group's indirect ownership interest in its subsidiaries.

  • 1) On 29 November 2023, the Extraordinary General Meeting passed a resolution to increase the share capital of Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o., following which the Parent's interest in the company rose to 88.49%. This change was registered in the National Court Register on 16 April 2024. On 4 March 2024, the Parent acquired for PLN 4.1 million the residual shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o., raising its equity interest in the company to 100%. Since the date of acquisition of 73.97% of Lunching.pl shares (13 April 2022), the company has been consolidated based on the assumption that the Group exercises full (100%) control in view of the options included in the share purchase agreement. On 19 April 2024, Benefit Systems S.A. signed agreements regarding its shareholding in L unching.pl Sp. z o.o. (note 2.15)
  • 2) The merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with Total Fitness Sp. z o.o. and Saturn Fitness Group Sp. z o.o. (as the acquirees) was registered on 10 May 2024.
  • 3) The merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with FIT 1 Sp. z o.o., FIT 2 Sp. z o.o., FIT 3 Sp. z o.o., FIT 4 Sp. z o.o., Sport Operator Sp. z o.o., Concept Self Investment Sp. z o.o., Fit and More Sp. z o.o. and Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o. (as the acquirees) was registered on 2 April 2024.
  • 4) The merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o. (as the acquiree) was registered on 29 February 2024.
  • 5) On 1 October 2024, the Parent acquired for PLN 0.3 million the remaining 20% of shares in Zdrowe Miejsce Sp. z o.o., raising its equity interest in the company to 100%.
  • 6) The merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (the acquirer) and Active Sport i Rekreacja Sp. z o.o. (the acquiree) was registered on 8 July 2024.
  • 7) On 12 September 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Interfit Club 2.0 Sp. z o.o. The transaction was not accounted for using the acquisition method under IFRS 3 as the acquired assets did not constitute a business as defined in IFRS 3. Net assets amounted to PLN 10 thousand and comprised cash.
  • 8) On 30 September 2024, Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o. was registered following its transformation from Interfit Consulting Sp. z o.o. Sp. k.
  • 9) On 29 April 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. (note 2.4.1). A plan of merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. (as the acquiree) was agreed on 14 August 2024. The merger was registered on 9 October 2024.
  • 10) On 29 July 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o. (note 2.4.1). A plan of merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with Artis Club Sp. z o.o. (as the acquiree) was agreed on 14 August 2024. The merger was registered on 9 October 2024.
  • 11) On 9 August 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of the shares in Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o. ("Gym Poznań"). (note 2.4.1).
  • 12) On 12 January 2024, the Parent Benefit Systems S.A. acquired 0.46% of shares in subsidiary Benefit Systems International S.A. from minority shareholders for PLN 7.1 million. As Benefit Systems International S.A. holds directly and indirectly equity interests in each company within the Foreign Markets segment, the acquisition by the Parent of shares in Benefit Systems International S.A. has had an effect on the Group's equity interests in the segment companies.
  • 13) On 14 August 2024, the subsidiary Benefit Systems International S.A. acquired 2.2% of shares in the subsidiary BSI Investments Sp. z o.o. from minority shareholders for EUR 0.2 million (PLN 0.7 million).
  • 14) On 1 July 2024, Benefit Systems International S.A. acquired 1.5% of the shares in Benefit Systems D.O.O. from minority shareholders for EUR 0.5 million (PLN 2.2 million).
  • 15) On 19 August 2024, Next Level Fitness O.O.D. acquired 100% of shares in Fitness Flais Corporation O.O.D., Power Ronic O.O.D., Happy Group 1 O.O.D., Fitness Flais Group O.O.D., Fitness Flais Pro O.O.D., and Flais Fit O.O.D. (note 2.4.1).
  • 16) On 31 July 2024, Form Factory S.R.O. entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. (note 2.4.1).
  • 17) On 2 April 2024, Fit Invest D.O.O. completed the acquisition of 100% of shares in H.O.L.S. D.O.O. (note 2.4.1).
  • 18) The company is not consolidated as it does not conduct any business activity.

The Group's voting interests in its subsidiaries are equal to its equity interests in the subsidiaries. The Parent and the consolidated entities were incorporated for an indefinite period.

In these consolidated financial statements as at 30 September 2024, the interests in three associates are accounted for using the equity method.

Associate Principal place of
Equity interest
business and
as at 30 Sep
country of
2024
registration
% of total
voting rights
as at 30 Sep
Carrying amount measured using
equity method
2024 30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Instytut Rozwoju Fitness Sp. z o.o. Warsaw, Poland 48.10% 48.10% 3,112 3,097
Calypso Fitness S.A. Warsaw, Poland 33.33% 33.33% - -
Get Fit Katowice II Sp. z o.o. Katowice, Poland 20.00% 20.00% - -
Total carrying amount 3,112 3,097

2.2. Basis of preparation and accounting policies

2.2.1. Basis of accounting

This consolidated quarterly report of the Benefit Systems Group was authorised for issue by the Management Board of the Parent on 15 November 2024.

This consolidated quarterly report of the Benefit Systems Group covers the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as endorsed by the European Union, and the requirements laid down in the Regulation of the Minister of Finance on current and periodic information to be published by issuers of securities and conditions for recognition as equivalent of information whose disclosure is required under the laws of a non-member state, dated 29 March 2018 (consolidated text: Dz.U. of 2018, item 757).

These interim condensed consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared in a condensed form and do not contain all the information required to be disclosed in full-year consolidated and separate financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as endorsed by the European Union. Therefore, this report should be read in conjunction with the full-year consolidated and separate financial statements of the Group and the Parent for 2023.

The functional currency of the Parent and the presentation currency of this report is the Polish złoty, and all amounts are expressed in thousands of Polish złoty (unless indicated otherwise). The currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates, i.e. in which it generates and expends cash, is the Polish złoty. For consolidation purposes, the financial statements of foreign operations are translated into the Polish currency in accordance with the accounting policies presented below.

The interim condensed consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Group and the Parent will continue as going concerns in the foreseeable future. As at the date of authorisation of this consolidated quarterly report, no circumstances were identified which would indicate any threat to the Group's and the Parent's ability to continue as going concerns.

2.2.2. Accounting policies

The interim condensed consolidated and separate financial statements contained in this report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies presented in the most recent consolidated and separate financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, and in accordance with the policies applied in the same interim period of the previous year.

These interim condensed consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except with respect to items measured at fair value.

2.2.3. Estimation uncertainty

When preparing the interim condensed consolidated and separate financial statements, the Management Board of the Parent is guided by its judgement in making numerous estimates and assumptions that affect the accounting policies applied and the disclosed amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual amounts may differ from the estimates made by the Management Board of the Parent.

For information on the estimates and assumptions relevant to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, see the full-year consolidated financial statements of the Group and the Parent for 2023.

2.2.4. Presentation adjustments and changes in accounting policies

No presentation adjustments, error corrections or changes in accounting policies were made by the Group in the reporting period.

2.3. Operating segments

The Group presents segment information in accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments for the current reporting period and the comparative period.

The Group presents results by segments reflecting its long-term investment strategy and the business management model, taking into account the nature of its business. The Group presents the following segments:

    1. Poland;
    1. Foreign Markets.

The Group generates income and expenses from the above business lines which are reviewed regularly and used to make decisions on resources allocated to each segment and to assess the segments' results.

The Group has separate financial information available for each of the segments.

The Group applies the same accounting policies for all operating segments. The Group accounts for intersegment transactions on an arm's-length basis.

The segment's performance is assessed based on operating profit or loss and EBITDA (which is not a standard measure) defined by the Group as operating profit before depreciation and amortisation. In addition, the Group allocates to the operating segments interest on lease liabilities and share in the results of equity-accounted companies whose business is similar to that of a given segment.

Operating segments include the following activities:

  • The Poland segment comprises sales of sport cards, managing fitness clubs, and provision of non-pay incentive solutions through the cafeteria platform offering users a broad selection of products.
  • The Foreign Markets segment comprises the Benefit Systems Group's sales of sport cards and management of fitness clubs outside Poland.
  • The Corporate segment encompasses intersegment eliminations and other activities not allocated to the operating segments, including the activities of the MultiSport Foundation and costs of the Incentive Scheme. Eliminations of assets and liabilities include primarily intersegment loans and trade receivables arising from intersegment transactions.

Revenue disclosed in the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss does not differ from revenue presented by the operating segments, except for revenue not allocated to any of the segments and consolidation eliminations on intersegment transactions.

There is no significant concentration of sales to one or more external customers. In the reporting period ended 30 September 2024, the Group did not identify any individual customer which would account for more than 10% of the Group's total revenue.

The segment data are presented down to the level of operating profit as financing decisions are made from the perspective of the Group as a whole.

Measurement of the operating segments' results used in the management calculations is consistent with the accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, except for the costs of the Incentive Scheme in the Poland segment, which are presented in the Corporate segment.

Reconciliation of the segments' results to the Group's total results in the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and in the comparative period is presented below.

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2024
Revenue 1,810,270 671,718 (156) 2,481,832
including from external customers 1,810,114 671,718 - 2,481,832
including intersegment sales 156 - (156) -
Cost of sales (1,144,992) (464,852) 53 (1,609,791)
Gross profit/(loss) 665,278 206,866 (103) 872,041
Selling expenses (96,029) (47,352) - (143,381)
Administrative expenses (125,759) (65,091) (67,900) (258,750)
Other income and expenses (7,842) 559 1,449 (5,834)
Operating profit/(loss) 435,648 94,982 (66,554) 464,076
Share of profit of equity-accounted entities 635 - - 635
Interest expense on lease liabilities (25,729) (4,851) - (30,580)
Depreciation and amortisation 216,670 39,531 3 256,204
EBITDA* 652,318 134,513 (66,551) 720,280
30 Sep 2024
Segment's assets 2,697,270 679,982 (281,699) 3,095,553
Segment's liabilities 1,645,783 713,431 (285,298) 2,073,916
Investments in associates 3,112 - - 3,112

* The Group calculates EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, administrative expenses presented under Corporate included costs of the Incentive Scheme amounting to PLN 68.0 million (note 2.18).

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2023
Revenue 1,429,394 587,360 (74) 2,016,680
including from external customers 1,429,320 587,360 - 2,016,680
including intersegment sales 74 - (74) -
Cost of sales (965,149) (411,752) 40 (1,376,861)
Gross profit/(loss) 464,245 175,608 (34) 639,819
Selling expenses (84,681) (34,163) - (118,844)
Administrative expenses (91,577) (39,177) (6,090) (136,844)
Other income and expenses (5,157) 1,656 (582) (4,083)
Operating profit/(loss) 282,830 103,924 (6,706) 380,048
Share of profit of equity-accounted entities 581 - - 581
Interest expense on lease liabilities (17,365) (2,354) - (19,719)
Depreciation and amortisation 178,469 29,421 - 207,890
EBITDA* 461,299 133,345 (6,706) 587,938
30 Sep 2023
Segment's assets 2,323,975 359,536 (187,047) 2,496,464
Segment's liabilities 1,357,817 443,053 (188,572) 1,612,298

* The Group calculates EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation.

Reconciliation of total revenue, profit or loss and assets of the operating segments with the corresponding items of the Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements:

Investments in associates 3,016 - - 3,016

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Segments' revenue
Total revenue of operating segments 2,481,988 2,016,754
Elimination of revenue from intersegment transactions (156) (74)
Revenue 2,481,832 2,016,680
Segments' profit/(loss)
Segments' operating profit/(loss) 530,630 386,754
Unallocated profit/(loss) (66,554) (6,706)
Operating profit 464,076 380,048
Finance income 15,648 13,619
Finance costs (36,638) (28,355)
Loss allowances for financial assets 158 2,584
Share of profit of equity-accounted entities 635 581
Profit before tax 443,879 368,477

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Segments' assets
Total assets of operating segments 3,377,252 2,983,978
Unallocated assets 3,551 1,536
Elimination of intragroup balances and transactions (285,250) (185,091)
Total assets 3,095,553 2,800,423
30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Segments' liabilities
Total liabilities of operating segments 2,359,214 1,986,898
Unallocated liabilities 25 37
Elimination of intragroup balances and transactions (285,323) (184,842)
Total liabilities 2,073,916 1,802,093

Eliminations of assets and liabilities include primarily intersegment loans and trade receivables arising from intersegment transactions.

The table below presents the segments' revenue from external customers and non-current assets by country.

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2024
Revenue from external customers: 1,810,114 671,718 - 2,481,832
Poland 1,810,114 371 - 1,810,485
Czech Republic - 377,096 - 377,096
Bulgaria - 158,416 - 158,416
Other - 135,835 - 135,835
30 Sep 2024
Non-current assets*: 1,912,753 469,410 17 2,382,180
Poland 1,912,753 8,108 17 1,920,878
Czech Republic - 189,202 - 189,202
Bulgaria - 183,207 - 183,207
Other - 88,893 - 88,893

* Excluding financial instruments and deferred tax assets.

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2023
Revenue from external customers: 1,429,320 587,360 - 2,016,680
Poland 1,429,320 230 - 1,429,550
Czech Republic - 336,882 - 336,882
Bulgaria - 145,750 - 145,750
Other - 104,498 - 104,498
30 Sep 2023
Non-current assets*: 1,675,917 207,344 - 1,883,261
Poland 1,675,917 2,524 - 1,678,441
Czech Republic - 127,779 - 127,779
Bulgaria - 58,914 - 58,914
Other - 18,127 - 18,127
* Excluding financial instruments and deferred tax assets.
1 Jan– 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024 30 Sep 2023
Revenue by category:
Sale of sport cards in Poland B2B 1,420,858 1,137,469
Sale of sport cards on foreign markets B2B 621,599 548,116
Sale of cafeteria benefits B2B 36,487 34,714
Sale of fitness clubs in Poland B2B/B2C 343,978 251,514
Total revenue 2,481,832 2,016,680
Lease and rental income (IFRS 16) 1,962 1,787
Revenue from contracts with customers (IFRS 15) 2,479,870 2,014,893
Other settlements B2B 7,129 3,989
Sale of fitness clubs on foreign markets B2C 49,819 39,091

Operating expenses by segment:

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2024
Depreciation and amortisation 216,670 39,531 3 256,204
including depreciation of right-of-use assets 127,435 24,803 - 152,238
Employee benefits 250,125 96,886 68,041 415,052
Raw materials and consumables used 45,931 13,839 - 59,770
Services 807,056 413,552 (197) 1,220,411
Taxes and charges 4,318 423 - 4,741
Other expenses 27,035 10,111 - 37,146
Total expenses by nature of expense 1,351,135 574,342 67,847 1,993,324
Cost of merchandise and materials sold 15,645 2,953 - 18,598
Cost of sales, selling expenses and administrative
expenses
1,366,780 577,295 67,847 2,011,922

Poland Foreign
Markets
Corporate Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2023
Depreciation and amortisation 178,469 29,421 - 207,890
including depreciation of right-of-use assets 106,171 18,397 - 124,568
Employee benefits 191,290 64,817 6,278 262,385
Raw materials and consumables used 39,989 13,437 - 53,426
Services 695,756 369,395 (228) 1,064,923
Taxes and charges 3,488 175 - 3,663
Other expenses 18,874 5,212 - 24,086
Total expenses by nature of expense 1,127,866 482,457 6,050 1,616,373
Cost of merchandise and materials sold 13,541 2,635 - 16,176
Cost of sales, selling expenses and administrative
expenses
1,141,407 485,092 6,050 1,632,549

The largest items of services were the costs of visits by sport cardholders at MultiSport partner facilities, IT expenses, marketing expenses, and advisory service costs.

Employee benefit expense presented in Corporate included costs of the Incentive Scheme.

2.3.1. Poland segment

The Poland segment's scope of operations includes non-pay benefits, such as sport cards and the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, management of fitness clubs, and investment in new clubs on the Polish market. The Group also creates online products in areas related to employee well-being as part of its MultiLife platform.

Sport cards are distributed by Benefit Systems S.A. and VanityStyle Sp. z o.o. Currently the following cards are available: MultiSport Plus, MultiSport Classic, MultiSport Light, MultiSport Kids/MultiSport Kids Aqua, MultiSport Student, MultiSport Senior, as well as FitSport and FitProfit.

Sport cards are one of the most popular non-pay benefits in Poland and, at the same time, they are also among the benefits most preferred by employees. Sport cards are unique because they combine, in a single product, benefits for various market participants; they benefit: employers as an effective tool for incentivising employees, cardholders by providing access to numerous facilities and activities, and sports facility operators by generating additional revenue streams. The market potential remains strong, as many Poles do not practise any sports and employers increasingly appreciate the benefits of their employees staying fit and healthy. According to the MultiSport Index 2023 survey, 72% of employees now state that post-pandemic sport cards have become more important for mental and physical health. Additionally, 68% believe that a MultiSport membership card should be an integral part of a basic workplace benefits package. At the end of the reporting period, the number of active cards in Poland was 1,507.2 thousand.

The Benefit Systems Group also invests in fitness clubs to secure access to an adequate base of sports and recreation facilities. As at the end of September 2024, the Group had 230 own clubs in Poland, operated by Benefit Systems S.A.'s Fitness Branch and by Interfit Club 1.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Club 4.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Club 5.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o., Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o., Artis Club Sp. z o.o., and Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o. The Group's facilities operate under the following brands: Zdrofit, Fabryka Formy, Fitness Academy, My Fitness Place, FitFabric, Step One, Total Fitness, Saturn Fitness, Max-Gym, Interfit Club, Good Luck Club, Artis Wellnes Club, Gym World, and Aquapark Wesolandia. As at 30 September 2024, the Group also held interests in companies managing an additional 12 facilities. The Group is also developing its online products, such as the Yes2Move exercise platform, which provides access to a constantly expanding base of online and live workouts conducted by qualified trainers.

The Group is investing in the development of MyBenefit, its proprietary cafeteria platform offering a wide range of products and services, including the Benefit Systems Group's own products. The platform offers a wide range of benefits including sports and health, culture, entertainment, recreation, as well as domestic and international travel. The offering also comprises shopping vouchers that can be used at popular brand store chains in Poland, training

courses, and food offering. Benefits are offered by reliable suppliers, and the partner network comprises approximately 1,800 entities and is constantly adapted to market and customer needs.

The MyBenefit cafeteria platform allows employees to choose freely from among a range of available benefits, within the limits and budgets set by their employers. Users select benefits directly on the cafeteria platform, where each has an individual account, allowing full control and simple settlement of benefits received. The MyBenefit platform is also an important channel for distributing sport cards offered by the Group.

At the same time, new features are being developed within the MyBenefit platform, making it a comprehensive tool for managing employer-employee processes. MyBenefit enables companies to implement tools such as corporate intranets, employee benefit reports (Total Reward Statements), employee request systems with e-signature support, gamification and reward systems, as well as surveys and quizzes.

The Parent is consistently expanding the MultiLife product, which provides access to online services such as language platform, e-books and audiobooks, diet creator, yoga course, mindfulness course, and consultations with experts. MultiLife is an online platform that provides holistic support in caring for employee well-being in four areas: growth, nutrition, health, and psychology.

Selected financial data of the Poland segment for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2023:

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Change
Poland segment
Revenue 1,810,270 1,429,394 26.6%
Cost of sales (1,144,992) (965,149) 18.6%
Gross profit 665,278 464,245 43.3%
Selling expenses (96,029) (84,681) 13.4%
Administrative expenses (125,759) (91,577) 37.3%
Other income and expenses (7,842) (5,157) 52.1%
Operating profit 435,648 282,830 54.0%
Share of profit of equity-accounted entities 635 581 9.3%
EBITDA* 652,318 461,299 41.4%
Gross margin 36.8% 32.5% 4.3pp
Number of sport cards ('000) 1,507.2 1,341.7 12.3%
Number of B2C passes ('000) 256.3 211.9 21.0%
Number of clubs 230 195 17.9%
Cafeterias sales (PLN million)** 362.4 285.7 26.8%
Number of Cafeterias users ('000) 780.6 672.1 16.1%

* The Group calculates EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation.

** Excluding sales of sport cards.

Revenue of the Poland segment rose by 26.6% year on year, mainly on the back of an increase in the number of sport cards to 1,507.2 thousand as at the reporting date (vs 1,341.7 thousand in the comparative period) and a growth in sales generated by own fitness clubs.

On 1 February 2024, the Group acquired Active Point Fit & Gym, a fitness club located in Tychy, which was then integrated into the Fabryka Formy network.

In February 2024, the Company opened four new clubs: two My Fitness Place outlets in Kraków, the Fit Fabric club in Łódź, and the Zdrofit Fort Wola club in Warsaw.

On 8 March 2024, the Company launched its first boutique club Studio Zdrofit, located in the Wilanów district of Warsaw. The new fitness club boasts state-of-the-art technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions.

In April 2024, two fitness clubs were closed: Zdrofit Żoliborz Centrum Olimpijskie in Warsaw, and Fitness Academy Arkady in Wrocław.

On 29 April 2024, the Parent acquired all shares in Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. The acquisition expanded the Group's portfolio by adding four fitness clubs located in Gdańsk (one club), Pruszcz Gdański (two clubs), and Banino (one club).

In June 2024, a new Fabryka Formy fitness club opened in the Chorzów-Batory district of Chorzów.

On 17 July 2024, the new Zdrofit Żoliborz Wojska Polskiego fitness club opened its doors in Warsaw.

On 29 July 2024, the Group acquired 100% of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o., managing the fitness club located at the Royal Wilanów Centre in Warsaw.

On 9 August 2024, the Group acquired 100% of the shares in Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o., which manages a fitness club in Poznań.

As a result of these actions, the Group increased its own fitness club count in Poland to 230 as at 30 September 2024. As at the issue date of this report, the number of own clubs was 239.

In addition to the Group's own sports facilities, customers of the MultiSport programme enjoy access to a network of partner facilities, totalling approximately 5.4 thousand as at 30 September 2024.

In the nine months to 30 September 2024, the Poland segment recognised depreciation of right-of-use assets of PLN 127.4 million and interest expense on lease liabilities of PLN 25.7 million.

2.3.2. Foreign Markets segment

The segment consists of companies engaged in the development of the MultiSport Programme, companies managing fitness clubs in foreign markets as part of the strategy to support the MultiSport card as the Group's main product, as well as holding companies: Benefit Systems International S.A., Fit Invest International Sp. z o.o., BSI Investments Sp. z o.o., and FII Investments Sp. z o.o.

Benefit Systems International S.A. is the parent of the other companies in the segment.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the following segment companies were engaged in the rollout of the MultiSport programme: MultiSport Benefit S.R.O. in the Czech Republic; Benefit Systems Bulgaria O.O.D. in Bulgaria; Benefit Systems Slovakia S.R.O. in Slovakia; Benefit Systems D.O.O. in Croatia; and Benefit Systems Spor Hizmetleri Ltd. in Turkey. Fitness club operations were managed by Form Factory S.R.O. and, since 31 July 2024, Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. in the Czech Republic; Form Factory Slovakia S.R.O. in Slovakia; Next Level Fitness O.O.D. and, since 19 August 2024, Fitness Flais Corporation O.O.D., Power Ronic O.O.D., Happy Group 1 O.O.D., Fitness Flais Group O.O.D., Fitness Flais Pro O.O.D. and Flais Fit O.O.D. in Bulgaria; Fit Invest D.O.O. and H.O.L.S. D.O.O. in Croatia; and FII Investments Sp. z o.o., operating through its subsidiary Fit Invest Spor Hizmetleri Ltd., in Turkey.

Selected financial data of the Foreign Markets segment for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2023:

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Change
Foreign Markets segment
Revenue 671,718 587,360 14.4%
Cost of sales (464,852) (411,752) 12.9%
Gross profit 206,866 175,608 17.8%
Selling expenses (47,352) (34,163) 38.6%
Administrative expenses (65,091) (39,177) 66.1%
Other income and expenses 559 1,656 (66.2%)
Operating profit 94,982 103,924 (8.6%)
EBITDA* 134,513 133,345 0.9%
Gross margin 30.8% 29.9% 0.9pp
Number of sport cards ('000) 505.9 469.8 7.7%
Number of B2C passes ('000) 28.4 17.1 66.1%
Number of clubs 60 25 140.0%

* The Group calculates EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation.

As at 30 September 2024, the number of cards was 505.9 thousand, marking an increase of 36.1 thousand cards compared with 30 September 2023. The Turkish market saw the most significant percentage growth, where the card count tripled year on year. Slovakia (up 29%) and Croatia (up 22%) saw double-digit year-on-year growth in the number of membership cards. In Bulgaria, the number of cards increased by 7%, while the Czech market experienced a decline of just under 3% compared to the previous year, but the number of active cards has been steadily recovering each month.

The third quarter of 2024 closed with a 2.1% increase in the number of cards compared to the first half of the year, despite the seasonality observed during the period due to card deactivations during the summer.

Number of active sport cards* in Foreign Markets countries ('000):

Country As at
30 Sep 2024*
As at
30 Sep 2023*
Change
Czech
Republic
237.5 244.8 (3.0%)
Bulgaria 140.0 130.6 7.2%
Slovakia 70.7 54.9 28.8%
Croatia 43.7 35.8 22.1%
Turkey 14.0 3.7 278.4%
Total 505.9 469.8 7.7%

* Weighted average number of cards in the last month of the period.

In parallel to the sales activities, the Foreign Markets segment companies improved the experience for MultiSport customers by developing the partnership network and monitoring the quality of cooperation with partners within the existing network. As at the end of third quarter of 2024, the MultiSport partner network comprised a total of 5,688 facilities, up by 1,262 year on year. The most substantial growth on the six months to 30 June 2024, both in absolute numbers and percentage terms, occurred in Turkey, the Group's newest market.

Country As at
30 Sep 2024
As at
30 Sep 2023
Change
Czech
Republic
2,107 1,872 12.6%
Bulgaria 896 898 (0.2%)
Slovakia 908 812 11.8%
Croatia 451 404 11.6%
Turkey 1,326 440 201.4%
Total 5,688 4,426 28.5%

Numbers of partner facilities in Foreign Markets countries:

In the three months to 30 September 2024, companies within the Foreign Markets segment focused on seeking out new locations for fitness clubs and carrying out conversion work at contracted sites. In the past quarter, three clubs were opened in the Czech Republic and one in Bulgaria.

At the same time, the companies pursued acquisitions, resulting in the purchase of Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. in the Czech Republic, managing two operational clubs, on 31 July 2024. Additionally, following a conditional agreement signed in June 2024, shares in six companies were acquired on 19 August 2024, along with certain assets and locations associated with the Flais fitness club network based in Sofia, Bulgaria. As a result, the Benefit Systems Group expanded its portfolio by 15 operational clubs and three clubs under construction.

Compared with June 2024, the number of own locations in the segment increased by 21, with 16 in Bulgaria and 5 in the Czech Republic. As at the end of September 2024, the companies in the segment operated a total of 60 clubs. As at the issue date of this report, the number of fitness clubs increased by 8 with the opening of 6 new clubs in Bulgaria, 1 in the Czech Republic, and 1 in Croatia.

Numbers of own fitness clubs in Foreign Markets countries

Country As at
30 Sep 2024
As at
30 Sep 2023
Change
Czech
Republic
22 15 7
Bulgaria 30 9 21
Slovakia 1 1 0
Croatia 7 - 7
Total 60 25 35

The stable macroeconomic conditions in the markets of the Foreign Markets segment (except Turkey), combined with highly effective sales efforts, are expected to continue to drive strong sales growth.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, revenue grew 14.4% year on year. Operating profit for the period was PLN 95.0 million, having decreased 8.6%, primarily due to an increase in the number of employees in the segment's companies, driven by the dynamic expansion of the Turkish company and the Bulgarian market. This was also the reason why the ratio of selling and administrative expenses to revenue increased (16.7% vs 12.5% in the corresponding period of 2023). A provision of PLN 1.8 million was recognised in 2024 for a long-term incentive plan for key personnel, whereas in 2023, this provision was fully accounted for in the fourth quarter.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Foreign Markets segment recognised depreciation of right-ofuse assets of PLN 24.8 million and interest expense on lease liabilities of PLN 4.9 million.

2.3.3. Corporate

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Change
Corporate
Revenue (156) (74) 110.8%
Cost of sales 53 40 32.5%
Gross profit (103) (34) 202.9%
Selling expenses - - -
Administrative expenses (67,900) (6,090) 1,014.9%
Other income and expenses 1,449 (582) (349.0%)
Operating profit/(loss) (66,554) (6,706) 892.5%
EBITDA* (66,551) (6,706) 892.4%

* The Group calculates EBITDA as operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation.

The administrative expenses reported by the Corporate segment include mainly the costs of the Incentive Scheme of PLN 68.0 million for the nine months to 30 September 2024 and PLN 6.3 million for the same period of 2023 (note 2.18).

The most significant item of other income and expenses is income and expenses of the MultiSport Foundation.

2.4. Goodwill and acquisition of control of subsidiaries

2.4.1. Acquisition of control of subsidiaries

Acquisitions in the nine months ended
30 September 2024
Active Point
Fit & Gym
H.O.L.S.
D.O.O.
(Croatia)
Good Luck
Club GLC
Sp. z o.o.
Artis Club Sp.
z o.o.
Fitness
Factory
Prague S.R.O.
(Czech
Republic)
Gym Poznań
Sp. z o.o.
Flais
fitness
club network
(Bulgaria)
Total
Acquisition date 1 Feb 2024 2 Apr 2024 29 Apr 2024 29 Jul 2024 31 Jul 2024 9 Aug 2024 19 Aug 2024
Purchase price as at acquisition date, including: 3,087 21,505 27,677 3,211 4,204 2,787 62,655 125,126
cash 2,787 21,505 27,700 3,191 4,204 2,787 58,000 120,174
deferred and contingent payments - - (23) 20 - - 4,655 4,652
settlement of claims 300 - - - - - - 300
Net assets acquired, including: 869 (47) 321 (2,098) (256) (1,437) 7,058 4,410
Intangible assets 109* 843 292** 530 - 131 214 2,119
Right-of-use assets 2,079 8,987 18,863 7,072 3,325 1,662 40,530 82,518
Property, plant and equipment 730 261 751** 577 6,219 1,234 8,466 18,238
Long-term receivables 30 - 192 512 141 - 291 1,166
Other current assets - 926 526 152 202 158 314 2,278
Cash - 35 141 76 17 - 602 871
Borrowings, other debt instruments - (909) (175) (3,800) (5,055) (2,795) (1,503) (14,237)
Non-current lease liabilities (1,717) (4,834) (16,680) (5,973) (3,325) (1,170) (35,180) (68,879)
Current lease liabilities (362) (4,291) (2,184) (1,099) - (492) (5,351) (13,779)
Other liabilities - (1,065) (1,405) (145) (1,780) (165) (1,325) (5,885)
Goodwill as at acquisition date 2,218* 21,552 27,356** 5,309 4,460 4,224 55,597 120,716
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on consolidation - (109) - - 37 - 75 3
Goodwill as at 30 Sep 2024 2,218 21,443 27,356 5,309 4,497 4,224 55,672 120,719

* In the three months to 30 June 2024, an adjustment was made to the provisional accounting for the acquisition of Active Point Fit & Gym. The provisional goodwill was increased by P LN 0.4 million, from PLN 1.8 million to PLN 2.2 million, primarily due to updated assumptions and methodologies used to measure tra demarks.

** In the three months to 30 September 2024, an adjustment was made to the provisional accounting for the acquisition of Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. The provisional goodwill was decreased by PLN 0.6 million to PLN 27.4 million, primarily due to the remeasurement of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment.

Acquisition of a business in the form of Active Point Fit & Gym fitness club

On 1 February 2024, the Parent signed an agreement to acquire Active Point Fit & Gym, a fitness club located in Tychy, Poland, for PLN 3.1 million. The club became part of the Fabryka Formy network.

The acquisition was settled by paying PLN 2.8 million in cash on the agreement date and offsetting mutual receivables of PLN 0.3 million. Upon acquisition of control, the fair value of the total purchase price amounted to PLN 3.1 million.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 2.2 million. The goodwill was allocated to a cash generating unit in the Poland segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of the Active Point Fit & Gym fitness club may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in H.O.L.S. D.O.O. of Croatia

On 2 April 2024, Fit Invest D.O.O. completed the acquisition of 100% of shares in H.O.L.S. D.O.O. ("HOLS"). The price was settled through the payment of EUR 5 million (PLN 21.5 million) in cash.

According to Fit Invest D.O.O.'s best estimates, the fair value of the total purchase price as at the date of acquisition of control was EUR 5 million (PLN 21.5 million).

Following the HOLS acquisition, three fitness clubs located in Zagreb, Croatia, and one fitness club under construction were integrated into the Group's foreign fitness club portfolio. The acquired facilities operated under the OrlandoFit brand. After the acquisition, they were rebranded and now operate under The Fitness brand.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, as at the acquisition date the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 21.6 million. The goodwill was allocated to the Croatia cash generating unit in the Foreign Markets segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of HOLS may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o.

On 29 April 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. ("Good Luck"). The transaction involved acquiring four fitness clubs located in Gdańsk (one club), Pruszcz Gdański (two clubs), and Banino (one club). The ownership of the shares was transferred on 29 April 2024.

The total purchase price was PLN 27.7 million. In the three months to 31 March 2024, the Company paid a PLN 2.4 million advance to the seller, with the balance of PLN 25.3 million paid on 29 April 2024 as follows: PLN 22.5 million was paid to the seller's bank account, PLN 2 million was paid to a notary's deposit account as security for the club in Banino, and PLN 0.8 million was paid to a notary's deposit account as security for the renovation of the club in Pruszcz Gdański.

As per the agreement, the share price may be adjusted by:

  • reducing it by PLN 5.5 million if the fitness club in Banino is not handed over to Good Luck in a new location within the time frames specified in the agreement; of that amount PLN 2 million is in a notary's deposit account, and PLN 3.5 million is secured with a promissory note;
  • reducing it by PLN 0.8 million if the renovation of the fitness club in Pruszcz Gdański is not completed within the time frames specified in the agreement. As the renovation was completed on time and no adjustment was necessary, the PLN 0.8 million held in the notary's deposit account was released to the seller in July 2024;
  • reducing or increasing it by an amount of up to PLN 0.1 million, calculated in accordance with contractual provisions (Good Luck's revenue from the sale of passes and MultiSport membership card services accounted for on an accrual basis). It was agreed that PLN 0.02 million would be returned by the seller as part of a price adjustment.

Upon acquiring control, the fair value of the total purchase price was PLN 27.7 million.

As a result of the acquisition of Good Luck, four fitness clubs, in Gdańsk, Pruszcz Gdański and Banino, were added to the Group's own fitness club portfolio.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 27.4 million. The goodwill was allocated to a cash generating unit in the Poland segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of Good Luck may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o.

On 29 July 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o. The transaction consisted of the acquisition of one fitness club located in Warsaw.

The share purchase price was PLN 3.2 million and was paid in cash to the seller's bank account. Ownership of the shares was transferred on 29 April 2024. On 29 July 2024, the Parent paid PLN 3.8 million on account of a share capital increase in Artis Club Sp. z o.o.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 5.3 million. The goodwill was allocated to a cash generating unit in the Poland segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on acquisition of the Artis Club fitness club may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. in the Czech Republic

On 31 July 2024, Form Factory S.R.O. acquired 100% of the shares in Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. under an agreement signed on 18 July 2024. According to the best estimates of Form Factory S.R.O., the fair value of the total purchase price is EUR 1 million (PLN 4.2 million). The price was paid by depositing the funds into an escrow account, and after the conditions of the agreement were met, the funds were released to the seller. The shares were transferred on 31 July 2024 upon fulfilment of the conditions set out in the agreement.

As a result of the transaction, two fitness clubs in Prague, Czech Republic, were added to the Group's own fitness club portfolio.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 4.5 million. The goodwill was allocated to the Czech Republic cash generating unit in the Foreign Markets segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o.

On 9 August 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of the shares in Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o. ("Gym Poznań"). The transaction consisted of the acquisition of one fitness club located in Poznań.

The share purchase price was PLN 2.8 million and was paid in cash to the seller's bank account. Ownership of the shares was transferred on 9 August 2024. The share price may be: (i) increased by Gym Poznań's receivables for the period prior to the acquisition date and (ii) reduced by Gym Poznań's liabilities for the period prior to the acquisition date, but according to the Company's best estimates it is unlikely to be adjusted by more than PLN 0.1 million. On 9 August 2024, the Parent paid PLN 2.8 million on account of a share capital increase in Gym Poznań.

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 4.2 million. The goodwill was allocated to a cash generating unit in the Poland segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on acquisition of the Gym Poznań fitness club may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

Acquisition of shares and assets associated with Flais fitness club network in Bulgaria

On 12 August 2024, Next Level Fitness O.O.D. received a decision from the Bulgarian Competition Protection Commission, approving the concentration and the acquisition of the Flais fitness club network located in Sofia, Bulgaria, which had the effect of fulfilling the condition precedent included in the conditional agreement executed on 20 June 2024. As a result, on 19 August 2024, Next Level Fitness O.O.D. acquired 100% of the share capital of the companies: Fitness Flais Corporation O.O.D., Power Ronic O.O.D., Happy Group 1 O.O.D., Fitness Flais Group O.O.D., Fitness Flais Pro O.O.D., and Flais Fit O.O.D., as well as the assets of six fitness clubs. Additionally, the company entered into new lease contracts for the fitness clubs, acquired the rights to the Flais word-and-graphic trademark, and took over the employees and customer base of the Flais network. The transaction was recognised as a business acquisition in accordance with IFRS 3. As a result of the transaction, 15 operational fitness clubs and three fitness clubs under construction, all located in Sofia, Bulgaria, were added to the Group's own fitness club portfolio.

According to Next Level Fitness O.O.D.'s best estimates, the fair value of the total purchase price as at the date of acquisition of control was EUR 14.7 million (PLN 62.7 million), With the final amount contingent on the net debt and net working capital of the acquired companies, calculated in accordance with the agreement. The sale price was settled through a cash payment of EUR 13.6 million (PLN 58 million) to the sellers' bank account and a deposit of EUR 1.1 million (PLN 4.7 million) into an escrow account held by Next Level Fitness O.O.D. (note 2.11). The funds in the escrow account will be settled 15 months after the transfer of ownership of the shares, subject to the fulfilment of conditions set out in the agreement, and cannot be freely used by Next Level Fitness O.O.D. during this period (note 2.7).

As part of the provisional accounting for the acquisition, the Group allocated the excess of the purchase price over net assets to goodwill in the amount of PLN 55.6 million. The goodwill was allocated to the Bulgaria cash generating unit in the Foreign Markets segment. It reflects the anticipated synergies from the ongoing strategy to strengthen the competitive edge of its flagship product, sport cards, by selectively investing in sports facilities across Poland, focusing on locations that are most advantageous for the sport card business.

As at the date of this consolidated quarterly report, the Group had not completed the purchase price allocation process. Work was still in progress to review, identify, and measure the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired. This included verifying the data provided by the seller (operating and financial data, forecasts, and budgets) against the actual performance of the club since its acquisition. Therefore, the goodwill recognised on the acquisition of the Flais fitness clubs may change within 12 months from the acquisition date.

2.4.2. Goodwill

The changes in goodwill in the nine months ended 30 September 2024 are presented below.

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Gross carrying amount
Balance at beginning of period 573,267 460,624
Acquisitions and business combinations, including: 121,881 53,211
Active Point Fit & Gym (note 2.4.1) 2,218 -
H.O.L.S. D.O.O. (Croatia) (note 2.4.1) 21,552 -
Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. (note 2.4.1) 27,356 -
Artis Club Sp. z o.o. (note 2.4.1) 5,309 -
Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. (Czech Republic) (note 2.4.1). 4,460 -
Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o. (note 2.4.1) 4,224 -
Flais fitness club network (Bulgaria) (note 2.4.1) 55,597 -
Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o. – accounting for the acquisition completed 1) (130) -
Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o. – accounting for the acquisition completed 1) 1,521 -
Active Sport i Rekreacja Sp. z o.o. – adjustment to accounting for the acquisition 2) (180) -
Interfit companies – adjustment to accounting for the acquisition 3) (49) -
Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. - 322
Acquisition of 15 organised parts of business from Calypso Fitness S.A. - 40,788
Saturn Fitness Group Sp. z o.o. - 9,304
Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o. - 2,797
Foreign exchange gains/(losses) on consolidation 3 -
Gross carrying amount at end of period 695,148 513,835
Impairment losses
Impairment losses at end of period
-
-
Goodwill – carrying amount at end of period 695,148 513,835

1) In the six months ended 30 June 2024, the accounting for the 2023 acquisitions of Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o. and Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o. was completed. The adjustment to the provisional goodwill for Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o. was mainly attributable to updated assumptions and methodologies used to measure trademarks (a reduction of PLN 1.8 million). The adjustment for Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o. was due mainly to the measurement of acquired intangible assets. 2) The adjustment to the provisional goodwill for Active Sport and Rekreacja Sp. z o.o., acquired at the end of 2023, resulte d from the measurement of acquired trademarks (PLN 0.4 million) and property, plant and equipment (a reduction of PLN 0.3 million).

3) The adjustment to the provisional goodwill for the Interfit companies acquired at the end of 2023, resulted from the remeasurement of acquired current assets (PLN 0.4 million) and current liabilities (PLN 0.4 million) and from the measurement of acquired intangible assets (PLN 0.8 million).

Goodwill presented in the assets was allocated to the following cash-generating units:

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Poland 584,807 544,538
Czech Republic 32,837 28,340
Bulgaria 56,061 389
Croatia 21,443 -
Total goodwill 695,148 573,267

2.5. Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment

2.5.1. Intangible assets

The carrying amounts of intangible assets and changes in these amounts during the nine months ended 30 September 2024 are as follows:

Patents Completed Other Intangible
Trademarks and Software development intangible assets under Total
licences work assets development
As at 30 Sep 2024
Gross carrying amount 14,000 11,493 9,179 176,649 45,329 40,199 296,849
Accumulated amortisation and
impairment
(4,144) (8,318) (8,496) (101,315) (30,698) - (152,971)
Net carrying amount 9,856 3,175 683 75,334 14,631 40,199 143,878
As at 31 Dec 2023
Gross carrying amount 14,410 9,712 8,678 162,492 42,674 16,146 254,112
Accumulated amortisation and
impairment
(1,699) (5,650) (8,353) (73,578) (26,141) - (115,421)
Net carrying amount 12,711 4,062 325 88,914 16,533 16,146 138,691
Trademarks Patents
and
licences
Software Completed
development
work
Other
intangible
assets
Intangible
assets under
development
Total

1 Jan–30 Sep 2024

Net carrying amount as at 1
Jan 2024
12,711 4,062 325 88,914 16,533 16,146 138,691
Business combinations (note
2.4.1)
817 - - - 1,302 - 2,119
Adjustment to accounting for
acquisition
(618) - - - 255 - (363)
Increase (purchase, construction) - 1,667 308 650 1,041 38,000 41,666
Decrease (disposal, liquidation) (-
)
(607) - - - (15) - (622)
Other movements
(reclassification, transfers, etc.)
- 121 200 13,507 99 (13,927) -
Impairment losses (+/-) - - - - - - -
Amortisation (-) (2,445) (2,668) (143) (27,737) (4,557) - (37,550)
Net exchange differences (+/-) (2) (7) (7) - (27) (20) (63)
Net carrying amount as at 30
Sep 2024
9,856 3,175 683 75,334 14,631 40,199 143,878

As at 30 September 2024, the carrying amount of intangible assets was PLN 143.9 million, marking an increase of PLN 5.2 million on 31 December 2023. The change in intangible assets, offset by the recognition of PLN 37.6 million in amortisation charge, resulted mainly from expenditure on development, integration and optimisation of business and sales systems and online platforms for customers. Key initiatives included the rollout of the MyBenefit platform, further enhancements to the MultiLife online platform and mobile app, progress on implementing a new ERP

system, automation and synchronisation in MultiSport card management, and automation and optimisation in customer service. During the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the carrying amount of intangible assets rose by PLN 2.1 million as a result of the acquisition of the Active Point business and companies in Poland, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria (note 2.4.1).

2.5.2. Property, plant and equipment

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment and changes in these amounts during the nine months ended 30 September 2024 are as follows:

Land Buildings
and
structures
Machinery
and
equipment
Vehicles Other
property,
plant and
equipment
Property,
plant and
equipment
under
construction
Total
As at 30 Sep 2024
Gross carrying amount 721 436,024 97,309 788 261,862 56,254 852,957
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
- (233,259) (64,220) (334) (158,425) - (456,238)
Net carrying amount 721 202,765 33,088 454 103,437 56,254 396,719
As at 31 Dec 2023
Gross carrying amount 721 399,209 73,316 687 235,505 24,516 733,954
Accumulated depreciation
and impairment
- (212,737) (54,574) (191) (133,186) - (400,688)
Net carrying amount 721 186,472 18,742 496 102,319 24,516 333,266
Land Buildings
and
structures
Machinery
and
equipment
Vehicles Other
property,
plant and
equipment
Property,
plant and
equipment
under
construction
Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2024
Net carrying amount as at
1 Jan 2024
721 186,472 18,742 496 102,319 24,516 333,266
Business combinations (note
2.4.1)
- 2,314 3,317 57 5,756 6,794 18,238
Adjustment to accounting for
acquisition
- - - - (264) - (264)
Increase (purchase,
construction)
- 3,664 16,455 119 23,915 72,079 116,232
Decrease (disposal,
liquidation) (-)
- - (135) (29) (946) - (1,110)
Other movements
(reclassification, transfers)
- 41,040 5,729 30 64 (46,817) 46
Impairment losses (+/-) - 99 (13) - (861) - (775)
Depreciation (-) - (29,379) (10,342) (144) (26,551) - (66,416)
Net exchange differences
(+/-)
- (1,445) (665) (75) 5 (318) (2,498)
Net carrying amount as at
30 Sep 2024
721 202,765 33,088 454 103,437 56,254 396,719

As at 30 September 2024, the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment was PLN 396.7 million. The PLN 63.4 million increase in property, plant and equipment relative to the end of 2023 was mainly attributable to investments totalling PLN 116.2 million in new and existing fitness clubs. The increase was partially offset by a depreciation charge of PLN 66.4 million.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group acquired Active Point's business and certain companies in Poland, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, which increased the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment by PLN 18.2 million (note 2.4.1). The Group reported foreign exchange losses on the translation of foreign operations of PLN 2.5 million.

Other property, plant and equipment include primarily fitness equipment and fitness club fixtures and fittings.

2.6. Leases

2.6.1. Right-of-use assets

Property Fitness
equipment
Other Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2024
Net carrying amount as at 1 Jan 2024 990,181 9,437 10,705 1,010,323
New lease contracts 127,531 464 7,818 135,813
Business combinations (note 2.4.1) 82,518 - - 82,518
Modifications, termination of contracts 71,282 (151) (328) 70,803
Depreciation and amortisation (147,456) (527) (4,255) (152,238)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
(3,702) (3) (191) (3,896)
Net carrying amount as at 30 Sep 2024 1,120,354 9,220 13,749 1,143,323
Property Fitness
equipment
Other Total
1 Jan–30 Sep 2023
Net carrying amount as at 1 Jan 2023 813,805 10,766 9,605 834,176
New lease contracts 41,580 - 4,251 45,831
Business combinations 96,946 - - 96,946
Modifications, termination of contracts 80,285 1,217 383 81,885
Depreciation and amortisation (119,459) (992) (4,117) (124,568)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign
operations
(1,920) - (83) (2,003)
Net carrying amount as at 30 Sep 2023 911,237 10,991 10,039 932,267

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, lease contract modifications were mainly attributable to the indexation of rental rates and extensions of lease periods for fitness clubs.

2.6.2. Lease liabilities

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Balance at beginning of period
New lease contracts
1,062,477
127,054
954,595
37,751
Business combinations (note 2.4.1) 82,658 96,946
Modifications, termination of contracts 69,632 83,223
Accrued interest 30,580 19,719
Exchange differences (9,904) (9,122)
Settlement of liabilities (169,650) (147,600)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (4,258) (2,098)
Balance at end of period 1,188,589 1,033,414
Non-current 957,944 833,666
Current 230,645 199,748

Maturities of the lease liabilities as at 30 September 2024 and 31 December 2023 are presented below:

Lease payments due in:
up to 1 year
1 to 5 years
over 5 years
Total
As at 30 Sep 2024
Lease payments 237,911 757,681 322,854 1,318,446
Finance costs (-) (7,266) (43,931) (78,660) (129,857)
Present value 230,645 713,750 244,194 1,188,589
Lease payments due in:
up to 1 year
1 to 5 years
over 5 years Total
As at 31 Dec 2023
Lease payments 206,716 704,210 287,246 1,198,172
Finance costs (-) (6,229) (60,326) (69,140) (135,695)
Present value 200,487 643,884 218,106 1,062,477

As at 30 September 2024, the Group was a party lease contracts for fitness clubs whose leases have not yet commenced; the contracts were not recognised in the measurement of lease liabilities. The potential future cash outflows under these contracts were estimated at PLN 186,143 thousand (31 December 2023: PLN 62,741 thousand).

2.6.3. Lease amounts disclosed in profit or loss and cash flows

Amounts disclosed in the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and 2023 relating to lease contracts are presented below.

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Amounts disclosed in the consolidated statement of profit or loss
Depreciation of right-of-use assets (recognised in cost of sales, selling
expenses and administrative expenses)
(152,238) (124,568)
Gain/(loss) on lease modifications (recognised in other income/expenses) 403 362
Interest expense on lease liabilities (recognised in finance costs) (30,580) (19,719)
Exchange differences on lease liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
(recognised in finance income/costs)
9,904 9,122
Total (172,511) (134,803)
Amounts disclosed in the consolidated statement of cash flows
Lease payments (recognised in cash flow from financing activities) (169,650) (147,600)

Costs of short-term lease contracts and leases of low-value assets that are not recognised in the measurement of the lease liabilities in the interim condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss stood at PLN 2,747 thousand and PLN 1,554 thousand in the nine months ended 30 September 2024 and 30 September 2023, respectively. The costs included mainly rental of advertising space (PLN 2,102 thousand and 899 thousand, respectively) and leases of assorted equipment for fitness clubs and offices (PLN 646 thousand and 655 thousand, respectively). In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, variable lease payments were PLN 128 thousand. In the nine months ended 30 September 2023, there were no variable lease payments.

2.6.4. Subleases

The Group is an intermediate lessor and a lessor with respect to fitness equipment leased to facilities which are the Group's partners, and with respect to retail and office space which is subleased. The respective contracts were recognised as operating leases.

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group recognised in the statement of profit or loss income from sublease of office and retail space of PLN 1,433 thousand and rental income from fitness equipment of PLN 502 thousand. In the nine months ended 30 September 2023, this income amounted to PLN 830 thousand and PLN 957 thousand, respectively. In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group also recognised rental income from advertising space of PLN 27 thousand. These amounts comprised minimum fixed sublease/lease payments only. In the reporting period, there were no contingent or other payments.

2.7. Cash and cash equivalents

As at 30 September 2024, cash amounted to PLN 361.6 million, of which EUR 1.1 million (PLN 4.7 million) was restricted cash held in an escrow account in connection with the acquisition of the Flais fitness club network (notes 2.4.1 and 2.11).

The PLN 72.4 million decrease in cash relative to the end of 2023 was mainly driven by outflows allocated mainly to investments in new and existing fitness clubs (PLN 107.2 million), the development of business and sales systems and online platforms for customers (PLN 41.7 million), acquisitions (PLN 165.9 million), and current lease payments (PLN 169.7 million). The Group also paid dividends of PLN 201.7 million. During the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group repaid PLN 28.2 million in borrowings. Net cash from operating activities was PLN 644.3 million (after payment by Benefit Systems S.A. of PLN 80.8 million in income tax liabilities for 2023 in April 2024).

In the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, receivables increased by PLN 1.5 million, while in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position trade and other receivables increased by PLN 30.3 million. The difference was mainly attributable to payments for the future acquisition of shares in SmartLunch S.A. of PLN 38.5 million, disclosed in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position under other receivables (see note 2.15), the recognition of acquired companies' receivable balances of PLN 3.0 million, and repayments of loans advanced to employees under the Incentive Scheme of PLN 3.5 million.

In the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, there is a decrease in liabilities of PLN 29.5 million, while in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position the decrease in trade payables, other payables and contract liabilities is PLN 22.6 million. The difference is due primarily to the settlement of the obligation to deliver shares under the Incentive Scheme of PLN 18.6 million, non-cash offsets of trade payables to partners with loans advanced to partners of PLN 3.5 million, the recognition of acquired companies' liability balances of PLN 8.8 million, and repayments of other financial liabilities of PLN 0.7 million.

2.8. Share capital

As at 30 September 2024, the Parent's share capital amounted to PLN 2,958 thousand (31 December 2023: PLN 2,934 thousand) and comprised 2,958 thousand shares with a par value of PLN 1 per share. All the shares were paid up in full. All shares participate equally in the distribution of dividends and each share confers the right to one vote at the General Meeting. The amount of the share capital may not be distributed.

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Number of shares at beginning of period 2,933,542 2,933,542
Share issue in connection with exercise of options (Incentive Scheme) 24,750 -
Number of shares at end of period 2,958,292 2,933,542

On 23 January 2024, the Parent issued 24,750 series G shares in connection with the exercise by eligible persons of their rights under series L subscription warrants granted as part of the 2021-2025 Incentive Scheme (Note 2.18). In accordance with the terms of the Incentive Scheme, the share price was PLN 752.01 per share. The Company received payments for the subscription for shares of PLN 18.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Parent's shares were not held by any subsidiaries or associates.

2.9. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated as the quotient of the net profit attributable to owners of the parent divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) outstanding during the period.

When calculating both basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share, the Group applies the amount of net profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the Parent in the numerator.

The calculation of diluted earnings per share takes into account the effect of options convertible into Parent shares that have been issued under the ongoing Incentive Schemes (note 2.18).

Computation of the basic and diluted earnings per share, with the reconciliation of the diluted weighted average number of shares is presented below.

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Number of shares used as denominator
Weighted average number of ordinary shares 2,956,214 2,933,542
Dilutive effect of options convertible into shares 20,737 8,805
Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares 2,976,951 2,942,347
Continuing operations
Net profit from continued operations attributable to shareholders of the Parent 335,057 297,198
Basic earnings per share (PLN) 113.34 101.31
Diluted earnings per share (PLN) 112.55 101.01

2.10. Borrowings, other debt instruments

The table below presents information about borrowings and other debt instruments.

As at 30 Sep 2024 Carrying amount Non-current
liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank borrowings 46,474 27,900 18,574
Loans 700 700 -
Total borrowings, other debt instruments 47,174 28,600 18,574
As at 31 Dec 2023 Carrying amount Non-current
liabilities
Current liabilities
Bank borrowings 60,529 41,866 18,663
Total borrowings, other debt instruments 60,529 41,866 18,663

During the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group repaid PLN 28.2 million in borrowings. As a result of business acquisitions, the Group assumed overdrafts and borrowings with an outstanding amount of PLN 14.2 million as at the acquisition date (note 2.4.1). These liabilities were repaid during the three months to 30 September 2024. On 27 May 2024, Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. received a PLN 0.7 million loan from its future owner, SmartLunch S.A. (note 2.15).

On 23 September 2024, Santander Bank Polska S.A. and Benefit Systems S.A. signed an amendment agreement to a Multi-Facility Agreement, whereby the available bank guarantee limit was increased from PLN 85 million to PLN 105 million. The availability period remained unchanged, with the limit available until 31 May 2026.

After the reporting date, the Company received PLN 115 million under a syndicated credit facility agreement with Santander Bank Polska S.A. and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Additionally, an amendment was signed to provide an additional tranche of PLN 300 million to the Company, of which up to EUR 25 million may be granted in euros (note 2.26).

2.11. Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities disclosed in the Group's statement of financial position include liabilities under the options to purchase minority interests and 'phantom shares' in companies of the Foreign Markets segment and liabilities related to acquisition of shares in subsidiaries.

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Liability arising from acquisition of shares in Interfit Club 1.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit
Club 4.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Club 5.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o.
2,717 5,421
Liability arising from acquisition of Flais network (Bulgaria) 4,656 -
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems International S.A. 48,115 56,283
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems Slovakia S.R.O. 4,746 4,407
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems D.O.O. (Croatia) 5,497 5,018
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems Spor Hizmetleri Ltd (Turkey) 3,349 3,116
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems Bulgaria O.O.D. - 7,074
Other - 2,469
Total other non-current financial liabilities 69,080 83,788

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Liability arising from acquisition of shares in Interfit Club 1.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit
Club 4.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Club 5.0 Sp. z o.o., Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o.
3,026 -
Liability arising from acquisition of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o. 20 -
Liability arising from options – Benefit Systems Bulgaria O.O.D. 16,227 8,361
Liability arising from acquisition of shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. - 4,092
Liability arising from acquisition of shares in FIT 4 Sp. z o.o. and Fit and More
Sp. z o.o.
- 4,030
Total other current financial liabilities 19,273 16,483

Options in Foreign Markets companies

As at 30 September 2024, the value of liabilities under options in Foreign Markets companies was estimated at PLN 77.9 million (31 December 2023: PLN 86.7 million). The PLN 8.8 million decrease in other financial liabilities was mainly attributable to the acquisition by the Parent of 0.46% of the shares in the subsidiary Benefit Systems International S.A. from minority shareholders for PLN 7.1 million and the revaluation of options, which reduced capital reserves by a total of PLN 0.7 million. The Company also reclassified PLN 1.7 million to employee benefit obligations.

Acquisition of Flais fitness club network

On 19 August 2024, Next Level Fitness O.O.D. acquired fitness clubs belonging to the Flais network of Bulgaria (note 2.4.1). The liability of EUR 1.1 million (PLN 4.7 million) represents the estimated value of the outstanding portion of the purchase price, which will be settled 15 months after the transfer of ownership of the shares, upon fulfilment of the conditions stipulated in the agreement. The funds cannot be freely used by Next Level Fitness O.O.D. during this period (note 2.7).

Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o.

On 4 March 2024, the Parent acquired for PLN 4.1 million the residual shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o., raising its equity interest in the company to 100%. A portion of this amount, of PLN 2.7 million, was paid on 4 March 2024, the second tranche of PLN 0.4 million was paid on 3 April 2024, and the remainder of PLN 1.0 million was paid on 4 June 2024.

FIT 4 Sp. z o.o. and Fit and More Sp. z o.o.

On 30 November 2023, the Parent acquired shares in FIT 4 Sp. z o.o. and Fit and More Sp. z o.o., which are controlled by Cal Capital Sp. z o.o. ("CC") and Camaro Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty Aktywów Niepublicznych ("Camaro"), respectively (Calypso Fitness S.A. shareholders). Of the amount outstanding as of 31 December 2023, the liability to Camaro in the amount of PLN 0.8 million was paid on 30 January 2024. The liability to CC in the amount of PLN 3.2 million was settled through payment, on 19 January 2024, of PLN 0.5 million to CC's account, and PLN 2.7 million was transferred on CC's behalf as CC's donation to the MultiSport Foundation.

2.12. Finance income and expenses and loss allowances for financial assets

The key items of the Group's finance income and costs are presented below.

Finance income 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Interest on investments 13,109 9,656
Interest on loans 747 384
Foreign exchange gains 1,634 3,529
Gains on disposal of financial assets - 50
Other finance income 158 -
Total finance income 15,648 13,619
Finance costs 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Interest expense on lease liabilities 30,580 19,719
Interest on overdraft and investment credit facilities 3,925 6,251
Interest on loans - 66
Interest on trade and other payables 143 494
Fair-value measurement of other financial liabilities 384 1,010
Other finance costs 1,606 815
Total finance costs 36,638 28,355
Loss allowances for financial assets (income + / cost -) 1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Reversal (+) of impairment losses on financial assets – loans 158 2,584
Total loss allowances for financial assets (+/-) 158 2,584

2.13. Income tax

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group's effective tax rate was 23.6%. The costs of the Incentive Scheme recognised in the nine months ended 30 September 2024, of PLN 68 million, which constitute nondeductible expenses, were the largest contributor to the effective tax rate.

The Group did not recognise a deferred tax asset of PLN 10 million on tax losses at some of the Group companies due to the low probability of the companies generating taxable income against which the losses could be settled.

As at the end of September 2024, the current income tax liability was PLN 83 million, down by PLN 7.9 million on the end of 2023, with the decrease primarily attributable to:

  • application by the Parent of the simplified method of income tax payment in 2023 (advance payments of one-twelfth of the tax payable for 2021). On 2 April 2024, the Parent paid tax of PLN 80.8 million for 2023.
  • application by the Parent of the simplified method of income tax payment in 2024 (advance payments of one-twelfth of the tax payable for 2022). The due date for payment of the tax liability for 2024 is 31 March 2025;
  • receipt of a tax refund under an amended tax return for 2022 relating to R&D relief.

2.14. Seasonality of operations

The industry in which the Group operates is subject to seasonal variation. In the third quarter of the calendar year, the activity of holders of sport cards and fitness club passes tends to be lower than in the first, second and fourth quarters of the year, which affects revenue, costs and profitability of the sport card business and the operation of fitness clubs. On the other hand, seasonality of sales in the Cafeterias segment is reflected in an increase in revenues in the last month of the year, partly attributable to the Christmas period.

2.15. Significant events and transactions in the period

Increase of the Parent's share capital in connection with the implementation of the Incentive Scheme

On 23 January 2024, the Parent issued 24,750 series G shares in connection with the exercise by eligible persons of their rights under series L subscription warrants granted as part of the 2021-2025 Incentive Scheme (Note 2.18).

As a result, following the issuance of the shares, the Parent's share capital amounts to PLN 2,958,292 and is divided into 2,958,292 ordinary bearer shares with a nominal value of PLN 1 of the following series: 2,204,842 series A shares; 200,000 series B shares; 150,000 series C shares; 120,000 series D shares; 74,700 series E shares; 184,000 series F shares; 24,750 series G shares.

The total number of voting rights carried by all outstanding Parent shares is 2,958,292.

After the delivery of Series G shares, the amount of the conditional share capital increase stipulated in the Parent's Articles of Association for the purposes of the Incentive Scheme fell from PLN 125,000 (equivalent to 125,000 shares with a nominal value of PLN 1 per share) to PLN 100,250.

Allocation of Parent's net profit for 2023

On 28 June 2024, the Annual General Meeting of the Parent passed a resolution on the allocation of net profit for 2023, of PLN 348.6 million, and decided to distribute the entire net profit as dividends. Additionally, PLN 50.8 million from statutory reserve funds (representing a portion of statutory reserve funds created from previous years' profits) was allocated to dividend payments. The total dividend was PLN 399.4 million (note 2.19).

Changes on the Parent's Management and Supervisory Boards

On 27 May 2024, Wojciech Szwarc resigned as a Member of the Management Board, effective 28 May 2024, citing personal reasons for his resignation.

On 25 June 2024, Artur Osuchowski resigned as a Member and Deputy Chair of the Parent's Supervisory Board with immediate effect in connection with his appointment to the Management Board of Orlen S.A.

On 7 August 2024, the Extraordinary General Meeting appointed Julita Jabłkowska to the Parent's Supervisory Board for the term of office that commenced on 29 June 2023.

Purchase of residual shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o.

On 4 March 2024, the Parent acquired for PLN 4.1 million the residual shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o., raising its equity interest in the company to 100%. A portion of this amount, of PLN 2.7 million, was paid on 4 March 2024, the second tranche of PLN 0.4 million was paid on 3 April 2024, and the remainder of PLN 1.0 million was paid on 4 June 2024 (note 2.11).

Conditional agreements to acquire and subscribe for shares in SmartLunch S.A. in exchange for shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o.

On 19 April 2024, the Parent and SmartLunch S.A. ("SmartLunch") signed an investment agreement, shareholder agreement and share sale agreement (collectively referred to as the "Agreements"), outlining the terms and conditions for the Parent's investment in SmartLunch, as described in detail in note 6.24 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Benefit Systems Group for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

Under the Agreements, Benefit Systems S.A. will acquire Series A shares for PLN 6.5 million and will subscribe for new Series B shares in SmartLunch for a cash contribution of PLN 32.0 million, a non-cash contribution comprising 100% of the shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. held by Benefit Systems S.A., and a PLN 0.6 million loan advanced to Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. by Benefit Systems S.A. as at 31 March 2024. The acquisition and subscription for the SmartLunch shares will occur upon the registration of the new Series B shares by the competent registry court and upon the registration of the Parent as the buyer of Series A shares in the SmartLunch shareholders' register. Upon fulfilment of the condition precedent, the Parent will become a SmartLunch shareholder holding 18.53% of the share capital and voting rights in the company.

As at 30 September 2024 and as at the date of authorisation of this consolidated quarterly report for issue, the condition precedent had not been fulfilled. Therefore, the amounts paid to the notary's deposit account and to the bank accounts of the sellers and SmartLunch (totalling PLN 38.5 million) are presented under trade and other longterm receivables in the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 September 2024, with the financial statements of Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o. still undergoing consolidation.

The estimated value of the SmartLunch shares acquired and subscribed for by the Parent is PLN 59.3 million.

SmartLunch specialises in comprehensive corporate nutrition services, including canteen management, employee catering, lunch card and restorative meal sales, and vending machine operation. The investment in SmartLunch aims to strengthen Benefit Systems' position in the employee food benefits market.

Fitness club acquisitions in Poland and Foreign Markets

On 1 February 2024, the Parent acquired Active Point Fit & Gym, a fitness club located in Tychy, Poland, for PLN 3.1m (note 2.4.1). The club was included in the Fabryka Formy network owned by the Parent.

On 2 April 2024, Fit Invest D.O.O. acquired 100% of the shares in H.O.L.S. D.O.O. of Croatia for EUR 5 million. This acquisition expanded the Group's fitness club portfolio by adding three existing clubs in Zagreb, and one club currently under construction (note 2.4.1).

On 29 April 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of the shares in Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. for PLN 27.7 million. The acquisition expanded the Group's portfolio by adding four fitness clubs located in Gdańsk (1 club), Pruszcz Gdański (2 clubs), and Banino (1 club) (note 2.4.1).

On 29 July 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in Artis Club Sp. z o.o. The transaction consisted of the acquisition of one fitness club located in Warsaw (note 2.4.1).

On 31 July 2024, following the fulfilment of the conditions set out in the agreement dated 18 July 2024, Form Factory S.R.O. acquired 100% of the shares in the Czech company Fitness Factory Prague S.R.O. As a result of the transaction, two fitness clubs in Prague were added to the Group's own fitness club portfolio (note 2.4.1).

On 9 August 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of the shares in Gym Poznań Sp. z o.o. The transaction consisted of the acquisition of one fitness club located in Poznań (note 2.4.1).

On 19 August 2024, Next Level Fitness O.O.D. acquired 100% of the shares in Fitness Flais Corporation O.O.D., Power Ronic O.O.D., Happy Group 1 O.O.D., Fitness Flais Group O.O.D., and Fitness Flais Pro O.O.D., as well as certain assets and locations associated with the Flais fitness club network in Sofia, Bulgaria. As a result of the transaction, 15 operational fitness clubs and three fitness clubs under construction were added to the Group's own fitness club portfolio (note 2.4.1).

Transactions with minority shareholders

On 12 January 2024, the Parent Benefit Systems S.A. acquired 0.46% of shares in subsidiary Benefit Systems International S.A. from minority shareholders for PLN 7.1 million.

On 1 July 2024, Benefit Systems International S.A. acquired 1.5% of the shares in the Croatian subsidiary Benefit Systems D.O.O. from a minority shareholder for EUR 0.5 million (PLN 2.2 million).

On 14 August 2024, the subsidiary Benefit Systems International S.A. acquired 2.2% of shares in the subsidiary BSI Investments Sp. z o.o. from a minority shareholder for EUR 0.2 million (PLN 0.7 million).

Mergers of Benefit Systems S.A. with its subsidiaries, and subsidiary transformation

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the following mergers of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with its subsidiaries (as the acquirees) were registered in the National Court Register:

  • on 29 February 2024, with Gravitan Warszawa Sp. z o.o.;
  • on 2 April 2024, with FIT 1 Sp. z o.o., FIT 2 Sp. z o.o., FIT 3 Sp. z o.o., FIT 4 Sp. z o.o., FIT and More Sp. z o.o., Concept Self Investment Sp. z o.o., Sport Operator Sp. z o.o., and Manufaktura Zdrowia Sp. z o.o.;
  • on 10 May 2024, with Total Fitness Sp. z o.o. and Saturn Fitness Group Sp. z o.o.;
  • on 8 July 2024, with Active Sport i Rekreacja Sp. z o.o.

As a result of the mergers, the acquirees ceased to exist, and Benefit Systems S.A. assumed the rights and obligations of the merged companies.

A plan of merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (as the acquirer) with Artis Club Sp. z o.o. and Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. (as the acquirees) was agreed on 14 August 2024, providing that the acquisition will be effected by transferring all assets of the acquiree to the acquirer. The merger was registered on 9 October 2024 (note 2.26).

The transformation of Interfit Consulting Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. into Interfit Consulting BIS Sp. z o.o., made pursuant to a shareholders' resolution of 30 July 2024, was registered on 30 September 2024.

2.16. Material achievements or failures

Over two million membership cards in Poland and abroad

As at 30 September 2024, there were 2,013.1 thousand holders of sport cards offered by the Benefit Systems Group, including 1,507.2 thousand in Poland and 505.9 thousand in foreign markets. This marks an increase of 93.8 thousand sport cards compared with the end of 2023. The Group continues to see consistently high interest in its sports offerings from both employers and employees across all markets of operation.

Dividend

The Management Board of Benefit Systems has recommended a dividend payment of PLN 399.4 million, or PLN 135 per share, for 2023, marking a three-fold increase on the dividend payment for 2022. The dividend record date was 16 September 2024, with payment scheduled in two equal instalments on 27 September 2024 and 25 November 2024. On 27 May 2024, the Management Board's dividend recommendation was endorsed by the Supervisory Board of Benefit Systems S.A., and on 28 June 2024 the Annual General Meeting resolved to allocate the Company's entire net profit for 2023, of PLN 348.6 million, and a further PLN 50.8 million from statutory reserve funds (created from retained earnings) to the dividend payment.

SmartLunch

Benefit Systems S.A. has entered into conditional agreements (note 2.15) to acquire an 18.53% interest in SmartLunch S.A., a company specialising in mass catering solutions for medium-sized and large businesses. The contemplated transaction involves an in-kind contribution of all shares in Lunching.pl Sp. z o.o., a company which will provide its know-how and resources to support the rapid growth of SmartLunch as part of the merger. As at the date of authorisation of this report for issue, the Company did not acquire the shares as the conditions precedent consisting in the registration of new Series B shares by the competent registry court and entry of the Company as the buyer of Series A shares in the register of SmartLunch S.A. shareholders had not been satisfied.

Awards and accolades

Benefit Systems S.A. was among the winners of the Rzeczpospolita Eagle in the 26th edition of the 500 List Ranking, in the 'Retail and non-financial services' category. The Rzeczpospolita 500 List is a prestigious and well-

regarded ranking of the largest companies in Poland, evaluating criteria such as financial performance, profitability, employment, wages, and investments.

Additionally, Benefit Systems S.A. was featured in the 20 Years Integration Champions ranking, where Forbes magazine highlighted companies that have effectively leveraged two decades of European Union integration to enhance their development, expansion, and brand-building efforts.

The Company also ranked second in Forbes' and Statista's Poland's Best Employers 2024 list, in the 'Food services, tourism, sports, and recreation' category. The ranking comprises a list of 300 companies operating in Poland, recognised for their exceptional achievements in the field of HR and honoured with the title of best employer. The survey was based on a list of about 2,000 employers with at least 250 employees in Poland.

In March 2024, Benefit Systems was ranked among the top publicly listed companies in a ranking table compiled by Puls Biznesu, securing first place in the 'Success of the Year 2023' category. In the overall ranking of the 140 largest companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the company advanced from fifth to fourth place.

In April 2024, Benefit Systems achieved third place in the investor relations ranking by the Parkiet daily. The ranking covered companies included in the WIG30 index, which Benefit Systems joined in March 2024.

In the second quarter of 2024, Benefit Systems S.A. received the Polish Smart Growth Award 2024 in the 'Innovative company' category for its comprehensive range of wellbeing services offered through MultiSport, MultiLife, and MyBenefit. Additionally, the MultiLife platform was honoured with the Brand of the Future 2024 award in the 'Services' category for its innovative wellbeing solution. Furthermore, Piotr Szostak, Managing Director for Product Strategy and Development at Benefit Systems, was recognised as the Leader of Smart Growth 2024 in the same competition.

In the third quarter of 2024, Benefit Systems received an award in the 9th edition of the Trusted Brand 2024 survey in the 'Employee Carer' category for offering the most innovative and comprehensive employee benefits package. The survey, commissioned by the publisher of My Company Polska magazine, was conducted by the research institute ARC Rynek i Opinia among 1,110 entrepreneurs.

New fitness club openings and acquisitions

In February 2024, Zdrofit opened a new location in Fort Wola, and two My Fitness Place clubs opened in Kraków. The new Zdrofit marks the network's 58th club in the capital and has quickly become popular. Spanning 1,600 m2 , the facility features eight distinct areas: fitness, cycling, strength training machines, cardio, functional training, stretching, personal training, and wellness. Its 200 m2 fitness room ranks among the largest in this part of Warsaw. The My Fitness Place club network expanded with the addition of two facilities, each occupying approximately 800 m2 . In the same month, the FitFabric fitness club opened in the Galeria Retkińska shopping mall in Łódź, with an area of over 1,300 m2 .

The Company opened its first boutique club, Studio Zdrofit, in the Wilanów district of Warsaw towards the end of the first quarter. This innovative concept club incorporates cutting-edge technologies in training, such as artificial intelligence, alongside unique group class formats and comprehensive training support.

In April 2024, Benefit Systems acquired the Good Luck Club fitness network comprising four clubs. Good Luck Club is known for its high-quality services, including extensive sauna/steam room and relaxation zones.

In June 2024, a new Fabryka Formy fitness club opened in Chorzów. This is the network's first club in the city and the fifteenth in the Katowice Province. The club spans over a thousand square meters and features eight areas: cardio, weightlifting, powerlifting, free weights, machines, functional training, stretching, and relaxation.

In addition, in June 2024 a conditional agreement was concluded to acquire shares in and certain assets associated with the Flais fitness club network located in Sofia, Bulgaria. The final agreement was executed in August 2024, following the fulfilment of the relevant conditions precedent, granting the Benefit Systems Group the ownership of 15 fitness clubs in operation and three under construction, all of which are located within the city of Sofia (note 2.4). This modern network offers a broad range of sports activities that are popular among MultiSport programme users.

In July 2024, Benefit Systems Group acquired two fitness clubs from the Czech network Factory Pro. The acquired clubs are highly popular among users of the Czech MultiSport card. Factory Pro has been operating on the Czech market since 1999, specialising in fitness and wellness services, and currently runs two clubs in Prague.

In July 2024, Zdrofit, a network owned by the Benefit Systems Group, opened its 100th club in Warsaw's Żoliborz district. The new club is a small facility, designed and equipped according to the network's standards and fully tailored to meet the needs of members, regardless of their previous workout experience.

Summer Game

Benefit Systems S.A. ran another edition of the Summer Game, a gamification programme for the summer holiday season, which aimed to help MultiSport cardholders maintain regular physical activity, which positively impacts their overall health and wellbeing. The Summer Game was hosted on an online gamification platform, where MultiSport card users engaged in an interactive experience that blended both online and offline activities throughout the summer holidays.

MultiSport professional outdoor gyms

In the summer of 2024, modern, free outdoor gyms were set up in Gdynia, Kołobrzeg, and Międzyzdroje, located directly on the beach or along the seaside promenade. The initiative was launched by Benefit Systems, the operator of MultiSport cards, with the goal of encouraging physical activity among both local residents of coastal cities and tourists. The facilities were primarily opened for the summer season.

Market education: reports

In May 2024, Benefit Systems S.A. also released a report on the non-pay benefits market, prepared by Minds&Roses. The findings suggest that most companies plan to maintain or increase their budget for non-pay benefits. Employees now have access to a broad range of benefits that significantly enhance their engagement and satisfaction, with online benefits and those related to personal development, skill building, and regeneration becoming increasingly popular.

The Wellbeing of Poles (Dobrostan Polek i Polaków) report was published in June 2024. The report, prepared based on a survey conducted by infuture.institute in collaboration with Benefit Systems S.A., explores what wellbeing means to Poles, what factors contribute to it, what strengthens it, and what disrupts it, as well as to assess the overall wellbeing of Poland's residents. Additionally, the report coincided with the launch of Wellbeing Score, a free proprietary tool for measuring wellbeing. This metric, linked to the MultiLife platform, allows organisations to measure the current level of wellbeing within their companies.

The Wellbeing of Poles report campaign quickly gained attention, with coverage in leading news, business, and lifestyle outlets – resulting in nearly 50 high-quality publications with an advertising equivalent value of over PLN 1.5 million and a reach of more than 1.2 million people. In the first two months of the campaign, 160,000 individuals who engaged with the report's communication took the Wellbeing Score test, a remarkable result for a social survey. The success of the efforts to spread expert knowledge on wellbeing is also reflected in the results of the proprietary videocast series Decluttering Wellbeing, with episodes viewed more than 1.2 million times in total. Additionally, collaboration with a diverse group of influencers who addressed wellbeing in their own unique ways proved effective – total engagement across all their posts exceeded 41,000.

MultiSport and MultiLife partner on a film exploring how physical exercise transforms the mind

The film, titled Jak ruchem zmienić umysł in Polish, produced by the Veritas Foundation in partnership with MultiSport and MultiLife, explores the powerful impact of physical activity on both the body and mind. The film combines the knowledge of experts, also those cooperating with Benefit Systems, with valuable experiences of sports enthusiasts.

ESG strategy

The Benefit Systems Group has introduced a new ESG strategy for 2024–2026 to enhance its commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility. The strategy is centred around three main pillars: society,

business, and the environment. It underscores the Group's dedication to supporting the wellbeing of diverse social groups and upholding the highest ethical standards in its operations.

MultiSport Foundation

In March 2024, an educational event was hosted as part of the minicity initiative at Centrum Praskie Koneser in Warsaw, highlighting the inspirational narrative 'How the Best Play', which promotes sports for people with disabilities. The story was distributed to schools and educational institutions and is also available for free download in both ebook and audiobook formats. It comes with educational resources for teachers to facilitate special lessons and discussions with children. The project was developed through collaboration between the MultiSport Foundation and the Zaczytani.org Foundation, with Jan Mela as its ambassador.

A MultiSport project featuring corrective and compensatory exercises, run by the MultiSport Foundation, began on 1 February and concluded on 14 June 2024. During the period, 1,723 MultiSport classes (each lasting 60 minutes) were conducted, with 26,658 primary school students from grades one to six participating. The project reached 27 primary schools and one football academy across the Provinces of Warsaw, Kielce, Lublin, and Rzeszów.

The third edition of the Active MultiSport Schools project, also managed by the MultiSport Foundation, ran from 1 January to 14 June 2024. This edition was implemented in six Polish provinces and eight cities, in collaboration with 18 schools. The programme involved 4,732 children and was conducted in 16 clubs by 34 coaches. In the second half of the year, the programme began on 9 September and will run until 20 December. The project has been expanded to include 130 student groups. It now covers 46 primary schools and three football academies in the provinces of Warsaw, Lublin, Rzeszów, Kielce, Kraków, and Katowice.

2.17. Outlook

The Group invariably sees high long-term growth potential for the MultiSport programme in Poland and foreign markets. Public awareness of health protection and immune system strengthening has increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to a rise in user activity and the popularity of sport cards. Both in Poland and in foreign markets, the Group has observed other trends that support further development of the sport card market. These trends include low unemployment rates coupled with a strong labour market, and an increased tendency to use sports products among the younger generations at the beginning of their professional careers.

According to the Group's estimates, the long-term potential of the sport card market ranges from 2.5 to 2.8 million cards in Poland and from 1.7 to 2.0 million cards abroad (Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Croatia).

The outlook for the coming periods is significantly affected by the economic situation in the countries where the Group operates, including prices of energy, raw materials and fuels, inflation pressure, regulatory changes, slowing business activity in certain industries, increased unemployment, or depreciation of local currencies, which, in turn, may increase operating costs and hamper the demand for the services and products offered by the Group. On the other hand, according to the European Commission's forecasts, in 2025 and 2026, the Group's main markets are expected to experience a decline in inflation, a gradual acceleration in GDP growth, and a decrease or no significant increase in the unemployment rate. This may drive demand for the Group's services and products and reduce upward pressure on operating costs.

2.18. Incentive Scheme

Pursuant to resolutions of the General Meeting, Benefit Systems S.A. has in place an Incentive Scheme (the "Incentive Scheme") for senior and middle management of the Parent and for the Benefit Systems Group subsidiaries with which the Parent has entered into relevant agreements. Under the Scheme, eligible employees receive subscription warrants convertible into shares in the Parent.

On 3 February 2021, the General Meeting resolved to establish an Incentive Scheme for 2021–2025 at the Parent. The purpose of the Incentive Scheme is to provide an incentive system that would promote employee productivity and loyalty, aimed at achieving strong financial performance and a long-term increase in the Parent's value. In the 2021–2025 edition of the Incentive Scheme, its participants (up to 149 persons) will be able to acquire up to a total of 125,000 subscription warrants (which, upon conversion into shares, will represent up to 4.1% of the Parent's (post-issue) share capital), entitling them to subscribe for a specific number of shares in the Parent in five equal tranches.

The vesting of the warrants will depend on the satisfaction of certain loyalty and effectiveness criteria set out in the Incentive Scheme Rules, and the operation of the Incentive Scheme in a given year will be subject to the mandatory condition that a specified level of consolidated operating profit adjusted for the accounting cost of the Incentive Scheme is achieved for a given financial year.

By a resolution of the General Meeting of 3 February 2021, the warrants not granted for 2021 may increase the number of warrants for 2023 (up to 12,500 Series K1 warrants) and 2025 (up to 12,500 Series K2 warrants). Series K1 Warrants may be granted in a number representing 50%, 75% and 100% of the maximum number of Series K1 Warrants only if the cumulative consolidated adjusted operating profit (net of the costs of the Incentive Scheme) exceeds the sum of the thresholds for 2021-2023, i.e. PLN 400 million, PLN 460 million and PLN 515 million, respectively. In the case of Series K2, the warrants may be granted if cumulative consolidated adjusted operating profit (net of the costs of the Incentive Scheme) for 2021-2025 exceeds the sum of the thresholds for that period (PLN 825 million, PLN 920 million and PLN 1,010 million), in a number representing, respectively, 50%, 75% and 100% of the maximum number of Series K2 warrants.

Following the achievement of 100% of the threshold for the condition relating to adjusted consolidated operating profit of the Group for 2023, 25,000 Series Ł subscription warrants were granted to senior management (including the Management Board of the Parent) on 18 March 2024. Following achievement of 100% of the threshold for the condition relating to adjusted consolidated operating profit of the Group for 2021–2023, 12,500 Series K1 subscription warrants for 2021 were granted on 18 March 2024. The fair value of the subscription warrants granted to the employees was estimated as at the grant date using the Black-Scholes model.

The total cost of the Incentive Scheme recognised by the Group in the nine months ended 30 September 2024 was PLN 68 million. In 2023, the Group incurred costs of the Incentive Scheme of PLN 6.3 million, with PLN 6.3 million recorded in the nine months to 30 September 2023.

2.19.Dividend

On 15 December 2022, the Management Board of the Parent adopted a dividend policy for 2023-2025, under which the Management Board will recommend to the General Meeting payment of dividend of at least 60% of the Group's consolidated net profit for the previous financial year, less any unrealised foreign exchange gains or losses for the same period. The Management Board's recommendation will take into account the financial and liquidity position, growth prospects and investment needs of the Parent and the Group. The dividend policy is effective and applies as of the distribution of profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2022. The policy was positively assessed by the Supervisory Board of the Parent on 15 December 2022. The Management Board of the Parent also resolved to disapply the Dividend Policy for 2020–2023.

On 28 June 2024, the Annual General Meeting of the Parent resolved to allocate the net profit for 2023, of PLN 348.6 million, as follows:

  • PLN 348.6 million was allocated for dividend payments,
  • a portion of statutory reserve funds (created from retained earnings), amounting to PLN 50.8 million, was allocated for dividend payments.

The total dividend was PLN 399.4 million, or PLN 135 per share, payable on 2,958,292 eligible Company shares. The Annual General Meeting set 16 September 2024 as the dividend record date, with the first instalment of PLN 67.5 per share payable on 27 September 2024, and the second instalment of PLN 67.5 per share payable on 25 November 2024.

Dividends payable are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as a separate item under current liabilities.

2.20. Shareholding structure

The equity and voting interests held in the Parent take account of the increase in the Parent's share capital made within the limit of its conditional share capital. Series D shares were acquired as part of the conditional share capital by holders of Series D, Series E and Series F subscription warrants granted by the Parent in accordance with the terms of the 2014–2016 Incentive Scheme, Series E shares – by holders of Series G, H and I subscription warrants granted by the Parent in accordance with the terms of the 2017−2020 Incentive Scheme, and Series G shares – by

holders of Series L subscription warrants granted by the Parent in accordance with the terms of the 2021−2025 Incentive Scheme.

As at the issue date of the report
for the three months ended 30
September 2024
As at the issue date of the report
for the six months ended 30 June
2024
Shareholder Number of
shares
Ownership
interest
Voting
interest
Number of
shares
Ownership
interest
Voting
interest
Change
Benefit Invest 1 Company* 453,691 15.34% 15.34% 453,691 15.34% 15.34% -
Fundacja Drzewo i Jutro* 208,497 7.05% 7.05% 208,497 7.05% 7.05% -
Benefit Invest Ltd.* 0 0.00% 0.00% 10,421 0.35% 0.35% (10,421)
Nationale-Nederlanden
PTE
320,182 10.82% 10.82% 320,182 10.82% 10.82% -
Allianz OFE 276,290 9.34% 9.34% 276,290 9.34% 9.34% -
Marek Kamola 233,000 7.88% 7.88% 233,000 7.88% 7.88% -
Generali OFE 216,221 7.31% 7.31% 216,221 7.31% 7.31% -
Other 1,250,411 42.25% 42.25% 1,239,990 41.92% 41.92% 10,421
TOTAL 2,958,292 100.00% 100.00% 2,958,292 100.00% 100.00% -

* Related individuals and/or entities as described in note 28 'Related-party transactions' in the Group's consolidated financial statements for 2023.

As at the issue date of the report for the three months ended 30 September 2024, the Company's share capital amounted to PLN 2,958,292. Number of shares comprising the share capital: 2,958,292 shares, including 2,204,842 Series A shares, 200,000 Series B shares, 150,000 Series C shares, 120,000 Series D shares, 74,700 Series E shares, 184,000 Series F shares, and 24,750 Series G shares. The shares of all series have a par value of PLN 1 per share. The total number of voting rights carried by all outstanding shares is 2,958,292. The equity interests held by individual shareholders in Benefit Systems S.A. are equal to their respective voting interests in the Company.

2.21. Shares or other rights to shares held by members of the Management Board or the Supervisory Board

The holdings of shares or other rights to shares (subscription warrants) in Benefit Systems S.A. by members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board of the Parent as at the issue date of this report were as follows:

As at the issue date of the
report for the three months
ended 30 September 2024
As at the issue date of the H1
2024 report
Management Board Member Number of
shares
Ownership
interest
Number of
shares
Ownership
interest
Change
Marcin Fojudzki - - - - -
Emilia Rogalewicz 4,000 0.14% 4,000 0.14% -
Total 4,000 0.14% 4,000 0.14% -

Warrants held by Members of the Management Board as at the issue date of the report for the three months ended 30 September 2024:

Management Board
Member
Series K1 warrants
granted for 2021
Series Ł warrants
granted for 2023
Outstanding
Series K1 and Ł warrants
Marcin Fojudzki - 250 250
Emilia Rogalewicz 1,850 3,500 5,350
Total 1,850 3,750 5,600

The exercise price of the options granted as at the issue date of the report for the three months ended 30 September 2024 is PLN 617.01.

Members of the Supervisory Board of Benefit Systems S.A. do not hold any Company shares. A company controlled by the Chair of the Supervisory Board holds 453,691 shares in Benefit Systems S.A., representing 15.34% of the company's share capital. A person closely related to the Chair of the Supervisory Board serves as the Chair of the Board of the Drzewo i Jutro Foundation, which owns a 7.05% equity interest in Benefit Systems S.A. (note 2.20).

2.22. Non-compliance with debt covenants

In the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the Group did not breach any of its debt covenants.

2.23. Contingent liabilities and information on proceedings pending before a court or administrative authority

Contingent liabilities under guarantees and sureties as at the end of each reporting period are presented below.

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Guarantees provided / Surety for payment of liabilities to:
Associates 2,463 2,421
Total contingent liabilities 2,463 2,421

The guarantees provided to associates secure the payment of rent for fitness clubs.

Antitrust proceedings against Benefit Systems S.A.

On 22 June 2018, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (the "President of UOKiK") initiated antitrust proceedings against Benefit Systems S.A. (and other entities) regarding allegations of forming a market-sharing cartel in the fitness club market, engaging in concerted practices related to exclusive cooperation arrangements with fitness clubs, and participating in concerted practices to limit competition in the market for sports and recreation package services (the "Proceedings").

On 4 January 2021, the Company received a decision of the President of UOKiK (the "Decision") concerning one of the three alleged breaches in respect of which the Procedure was initiated.

The President of UOKiK recognised the Company's participation in a market-sharing agreement between 2012 and 2017 as a practice restricting competition in the domestic market for the provision of fitness services in clubs, which constitutes an infringement of Art. 6.1.3 of the Act on Competition and Consumer Protection and Art. 101.1.c of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

The President of UOKiK imposed fines on the parties to the Proceedings, including: on the Company in the amount of PLN 26,915,218.36 (taking into account the succession resulting from the merger of the Company with those of its subsidiaries which are also named in the Proceedings) and on its subsidiary (Yes to Move sp. z o.o., formerly: Fitness Academy Sp. z o.o.) in the amount of PLN 1,748.74. Guided by, among other things, an analysis of wellknown cases involving competition-restricting practices, where courts in some instances have decided to

significantly reduce fines imposed on businesses (in some cases by as much as 60-90%), and by the opinion of lawyers, the Parent recognised a provision for the fine of PLN 10.8 million in 2020.

The Parent did not agree with the Decision and filed an appeal against the Decision within the period prescribed by law.

On 21 August 2023, the Polish Court of Competition and Consumer Protection (the "Court") dismissed the Parent's appeal against the Decision. The Court's judgment is not final. The Parent disagrees with the judgment and has filed an appeal within the prescribed time frame. Following legal advice, as at 30 September 2024, the Parent maintained the provision at an unchanged amount.

With respect to the two other alleged breaches (alleged concerted practices with respect to exclusive cooperation arrangements with fitness clubs, and alleged concerted practices to restrict competition in the market for sports and recreation package services), the proceedings were closed following the issue, on 7 December 2021, of a decision by the President of UOKiK ("Decision 2") under Art. 12.1 of the Act on Competition and Consumer Protection of 16 February 2007. By Decision 2, the President of UOKiK did not impose any fine on the Company and obliged the Company to take certain measures described in Note 34.1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group for 2022, which were fully implemented by the Parent by the prescribed deadline.

2.24. Management Board's position regarding delivery against earnings forecasts

The Benefit Systems Group and the Parent did not publish any earnings forecasts for 2024.

2.25. Related-party transactions executed by the Group on non-arm's length terms

In the reporting period, the Group did not enter into any related-party transactions that individually or jointly would be significant and would be concluded on non-arm's length terms.

2.26. Events after the reporting date

Acquisition of 20% of shares in Zdrowe Miejsce Sp. z o.o.

On 1 October 2024, Benefit Systems S.A. acquired the remaining 20% of the share capital in its subsidiary Zdrowe Miejsce Sp. z o.o. for PLN 0.3 million, thereby reaching 100% ownership of the company's share capital.

Financing from Santander Bank Polska S.A. and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

2 October 2024, Benefit Systems S.A. received PLN 115 million under a syndicated credit facility from Santander Bank Polska S.A. and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, as part of the credit agreement announced by the Company in Current Report 13/2022 of 1 April 2022.

Merger of Benefit Systems S.A. with Artis Club Sp. z o.o. and Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o.

The merger of Benefit Systems S.A. (the acquiring company) with Artis Club Sp. z o.o. and Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. (the merging companies) was registered on 9 October 2024. As a result of the merger, Artis Club Sp. z o.o. and Good Luck Club GLC Sp. z o.o. ceased to exist, and Benefit Systems S.A. assumed all the rights and obligations of the acquired companies.

Acquisition of 100% of shares in MyOrganiq Sp. z o.o.

On 31 October 2024, the Parent acquired 100% of shares in MyOrganiq Sp. z o.o. The transaction involves the acquisition of eight fitness clubs located in Poznań, Bydgoszcz, Zgorzelec, Swarzędz, and Stargard, as well as two clubs under construction in Bydgoszcz and Lublin.

The share purchase price was PLN 19.1 million and was paid in cash to the sellers' bank account. Ownership of the shares was transferred on 31 October 2024. On 31 October 2024, the Parent paid PLN 5.6 million on account of a share capital increase in MyOrganiq Sp. z o.o.

Amendment to the credit agreement with Santander Bank Polska and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

On 8 November 2024, the Company and some of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment to the credit agreement with Santander Bank Polska S.A. and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The amendment includes the provision of an additional funding tranche of PLN 300 million by Santander Bank Polska S.A. Part of the additional funding may be granted in euros (up to EUR 25 million). The additional funding is for a five-year term and will be secured in the same manner as the existing funding, as announced by the Company in Current Report No. 13/2022 of 1 April 2022. Disbursement of the funds will be subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions precedent. The amendment also contains standard provisions typically found in such agreements.

3. CONDENSED SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BENEFIT SYSTEMS S.A.

3.1. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Goodwill 366,404 281,225
Intangible assets 125,930 113,961
Property, plant and equipment 268,380 219,651
Right-of-use assets 858,470 670,960
Investments in subsidiaries 150,664 272,819
Investments in associates 2,415 2,415
Trade and other receivables 45,085 3,367
Loans and other non-current financial assets 309,680 239,939
Deferred tax assets 23,218 15,021
Non-current assets 2,150,246 1,819,358
Inventories 5,637 5,102
Trade and other receivables 148,268 208,320
Current tax assets - -
Loans and other current financial assets 3,823 3,130
Cash and cash equivalents 230,478 284,273
Current assets 388,206 500,825
Total assets 2,538,452 2,320,183

CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION – CONT.

30 Sep 2024 31 Dec 2023
Share capital 2,958 2,934
Share premium 249,379 230,792
Retained earnings 712,793 833,240
Total equity 965,130 1,066,966
Employee benefit provisions 351 351
Trade and other payables 10 -
Other financial liabilities 2,718 5,421
Borrowings, other debt instruments 27,900 41,866
Lease liabilities 716,799 583,593
Non-current liabilities 747,778 631,231
Employee benefit provisions 2,635 2,098
Other provisions 10,767 10,767
Trade and other payables 322,081 349,286
Dividends payable 199,685 -
Current income tax liabilities 68,611 78,831
Other financial liabilities 3,046 8,122
Borrowings, other debt instruments 18,574 18,591
Lease liabilities 181,544 135,654
Contract liabilities 18,601 18,637
Current liabilities 825,544 621,986
Total liabilities 1,573,322 1,253,217
Total equity and liabilities 2,538,452 2,320,183

3.2. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2023
Continuing operations
Revenue 1,704,329 584,544 1,337,557 465,652
Revenue from sales of services 1,678,990 576,424 1,317,188 459,013
Revenue from sales of merchandise and
materials
25,339 8,120 20,369 6,639
Cost of sales (1,078,018) (351,899) (902,123) (293,441)
Cost of services sold (1,062,482) (346,291) (889,624) (288,654)
Cost of merchandise and materials sold (15,536) (5,608) (12,499) (4,787)
Gross profit 626,311 232,645 435,434 172,211
Selling expenses (85,117) (28,219) (74,605) (24,848)
Administrative expenses (182,764) (53,827) (86,219) (28,003)
Other income 2,069 625 3,416 2,134
Other expenses (10,822) (4,727) (10,199) (5,247)
Operating profit 349,677 146,497 267,827 116,247
Finance income 34,519 10,172 35,187 (5,445)
Finance costs (26,344) (9,545) (25,761) (10,274)
Loss allowances for financial assets 274 25 2,659 71
Profit before tax 358,126 147,149 279,912 100,599
Income tax (79,215) (31,503) (53,801) (19,848)
Net profit from continuing operations 278,911 115,646 226,111 80,751

3.3. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
1 Jul–
30 Sep 2023
Net profit 278,911 115,646 226,111 80,751
Other comprehensive income - - - -
Items not reclassified to profit or loss - - - -
Items reclassified to profit or loss - - - -
Comprehensive income 278,911 115,646 226,111 80,751

3.4. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share
capital
Treasury
shares
Share
premium
Retained
earnings
Total
Balance as at 1 Jan 2024 2,934 - 230,792 833,240 1,066,966
Share issue in connection with exercise of options
(Incentive Scheme)
24 - 18,587 - 18,611
Cost of equity-settled share-based payment plan - - - 68,041 68,041
Dividend - - - (399,369) (399,369)
Merger reserve - - - (68,030) (68,030)
Total transactions with owners 24 - 18,587 (399,358) (380,747)
Net profit for 1 Jan−30 Sep 2024 - - - 278,911 278,911
Total comprehensive income - - - 278,911 278,911
Balance as at 30 Sep 2024 2,958 - 249,379 712,793 965,130
Share
capital
Treasury
shares
Share
premium
Retained
earnings
Total
Balance as at 1 Jan 2023 2,934 - 230,792 616,140 849,866
Cost of equity-settled share-based payment plan - - - 6,279 6,279
Merger reserve - - - (11,265) (11,265)
Dividend - - - (120,275) (120,275)
Total transactions with owners - - - (125,261) (125,261)
Net profit for 1 Jan−30 Sep 2023 - - - 226,111 226,111
Total comprehensive income - - - 226,111 226,111
Balance as at 30 Sep 2023 2,934 - 230,792 716,990 950,716

3.5. CONDENSED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 358,126 279,912
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current non-financial assets 195,433 157,216
Fair-value measurement of other financial liabilities 324 435
Change in impairment losses and write-off of assets 7,063 19
Effect of lease modifications (141) (27)
(Gains)/losses on sale and value of liquidated non-current non-financial assets 1,019 1,894
(Gains)/losses on disposal of financial assets - (50)
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses (6,518) (4,602)
Interest expense 25,677 21,785
Interest income (22,176) (22,260)
Dividend income (5,824) (4,941)
Cost of share-based payments (Incentive Scheme) 66,589 6,028
Change in inventories (105) (1,373)
Change in receivables 65,997 43,291
Change in liabilities (39,574) (12,017)
Change in provisions 414 1,473
Other adjustments (313) 14
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities 645,991 466,797
Income tax paid (96,249) (3,770)
Net cash from operating activities 549,742 463,027
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets (35,726) (24,898)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (62,836) (29,310)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 75 9,460
Acquisition of subsidiaries (97,138) (37,237)
Proceeds from sale of associates - 50
Repayments of loans 4,816 42,362
Loans (105,683) (50,616)
Interest received 11,296 12,870
Dividends received 5,824 4,941
Net cash from investing activities (279,372) (72,378)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS – CONT.

1 Jan–
30 Sep 2024
1 Jan–
30 Sep 2023
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of borrowings (13,991) (19,425)
Payment of lease liabilities (125,534) (133,746)
Payments of interest (3,925) (6,251)
Dividends paid (199,684) (120,275)
Net cash from financing activities (343,134) (279,697)
Cash from business combinations 18,969 84
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (53,795) 111,036
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 284,273 143,396
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 230,478 254,432

Authorisation for issue

The consolidated quarterly report of the Benefit Systems Group for the nine months ended 30 September 2024 (including the comparative information) was authorised for issue by the Management Board of the Parent on 15 November 2024.

Signatures of all Members of the Management Board

Date Full name Position Signature
15 November 2024 Marcin Fojudzki Member of the
Management Board
15 November 2024 Emilia Rogalewicz Member of the
Management Board

Signature of the person responsible for preparation of the financial statements

Date Full name Position Signature
15 November 2024 Katarzyna Beuch Finance Director

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