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Eurohold Bulgaria AD

Quarterly Report Aug 9, 2018

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Eurohold Bulgaria AD

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 January - 30 June 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Interim consolidated management report as of June 30, 2018.

Interim consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2018.

  • 2. Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.
  • 3. Declarations by the responsible persons

For more information on the following : About us Structure Corporate governance Information for investors Communication and media please visit: www.eurohold.bg

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT

containing information on important events that occurred during the first half of 2018 according to Art. 100o, paragraph 4, item 2 of POSA

IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR THE EUROHOLD GROUP THAT OCCURRED IN THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY - 30 JUNE 2018

During the reporting period, the following important events took place, affecting the results in the financial statements of Eurohold Bulgaria AD as of 30.06.2018:

1. DIVIDEND PAYMENT

At a regular meeting of the General Meeting of Shareholders of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, held on 29.06.2018, a decision was taken to allocate a net profit of BGN 1 800 000 (one million eight hundred thousand leva) as a gross dividend among the shareholders. The gross dividend per share is BGN 0.009. Dividend payments will be made within 60 (sixty) days of the date of approval by the General Meeting of Shareholders of the decision to distribute the dividend.

2. EUROHOLD ACQUIRES THE RESIDUAL MINORITY SHARE IN THE EUROINS INSURANCE GROUP

In June 2018, Eurohold Bulgaria AD agreed with South Eastern Europe Fund L.P. (SEEF), managed by the Greek investment company Global Finance, for the acquisition of the residual minority share of 10.64% of its subsidiary insurance holding company Euroins Insurance Group (EIG).

After the transaction is finalized, Eurohold will own 100% of the capital of Euroins Insurance Group AD and thus consolidate its ownership in all of its subsidiaries - EIG, Avto Union AD, EuroLease Group EAD and Euro-Finance AD, which operate in the respective sectors : insurance, car sales, leasing and financial investment intermediation. Currently Eurohold holds 100% of the shares of Avto Union AD, Eurolease Group EAD and Euro-Finance AD.

3. FINANCING

At the end of May 2018 Eurohold Bulgaria signed a loan agreement with International Investment Bank. The loan amounts to EUR 10 million, with a repayment term of 18 March 2025 and an annual interest rate of 6% + Euribor.

4. REPAYMENT OF A MEZZANINE LOAN

On 31st of May, 2018, Eurohold Bulgaria fully repaid a mezzanine loan - interest and principal.

The 15-million-euro mezzanine credit agreement was signed in 2008 with Accession Mezzanine Capital II.

The loan was used for the regional expansion of EIG.

The repayment of the loan will result in a reduction in the interest costs of Eurohold.

IMPORTANT EVENTS FOR THE EUROHOLD GROUP THAT OCCURED AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE OF 30.06.2018

1. EUROINS INSURANCE GROUP RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY IN UKRAINE

On 19.07.2018 the Ukrainian regulator - the National Commission for State Regulation of the Financial Services Markets of Ukraine (Національна комісія, що здійснює державне регулювання у сфері ринків фінансових послуг), issued a decision 1302 / 19.07.2018, according to which it authorized Euroins Insurance Group to acquire a qualifying shareholding of 99.99998% of the capital of Private Company "European Tourist Insurance", Ukraine. The acquisition of shares on the part of Euroins Insurance Group will take place in accordance with the provisions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Shares from 13.04.2018 and the applicable provisions of the Ukrainian law.

2. FITCH RATINGS CONFIRMED THE CREDIT RATINGS OF EUROINS ROMANIA AND EUROHOLD BULGARIA

On August 1, 2018, the international rating agency Fitch Ratings for the first time awarded a rating "BB-" to Euroins Bulgaria, the Bulgarian insurance company of Eurohold. As well as, Fitch Ratings confirmed Euroins Romania's rating for financial stability (Insurer Financial Strength Rating - IFSR) "BB-". The outlook for the rating was assessed as stable.

The long-term credit rating of Eurohold Bulgaria AD was also confirmed (Long-Term Issuer Default Rating – IDR) "B". The outlook for the rating was assessed as stable. Fitch Ratings also confirmed the credit rating of Eurohold's medium-term Eurobond program (EMTN programme) in the amount of up to EUR 200 million and the EUR 70 million medium-term Eurobonds issued under the programme as B'/'RR4'.

Fitch's rating analysis reported the following key factors in the development of Eurohold:

  • ➢ Improved leverage, capitalization and debt servicing capabilities;
  • ➢ Eurohold's consolidated Fitch-calculated financial leverage ratio improved to 63% at the end of 2017 from 84% in 2016 due to equity increases and debt reduction in 2017;
  • ➢ Eurohold's fixed coverage ratio improved to 2.1 at the end of 2017 compared 0.9 as of the end of 2016 supported by improved profitability. Fitch expects that debt reduction in 4Q17, and more favourable rates on newly issued Euro medium-term notes (EMTN) could lead to further improvement in Eurohold's FCC ratio in 2018;
  • ➢ Fitch considers Eurohold's business profile as good. EIG holds strong market positions in its core Romanian and Bulgarian non-life insurance markets, especially in the MTPL segment;
  • ➢ The S2 ratio of Eurohold's insurance activities grouped under the interim holding company Euroins Insurance Group (EIG) improved to 177% at end-2017 (2016:123%) due to fresh equity injections, investment portfolio derisking, and lower catastrophe risk retention.

EUROHOLD BULGARIA

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

Eurohold Bulgaria reported as at June 30, 2018 a net consolidated profit of BGN 4.1 million, gaining 3.9% compared to a profit of BGN 3.9 million for the first half of 2017. The distribution of the financial result is as follows: for the Group, profit of BGN 1.9 million; for non-controlling participation profit of BGN 2.1 million. Accordingly, as of 30.06.2017: the Group realized a profit of BGN 2 million, whereas the relative result to the non-controlling interest amounted to BGN 1.9 million profit.

Consolidated gross profit of Eurohold Group as at 30.06.2018 increased by BGN 6.6 million, reaching BGN 59.6 million compared to BGN 53.1 million for the comparable period.

At the same time, EBITDA amounted to BGN 19.4 million, up 11.7% as compared to 30.06.2017, when EBITDA amounted to BGN 17.3 million.

According to the interim consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2018, the consolidated operating income of Eurohold Group amounted to BGN 600.5 thousand, accounting for a decrease of 7% compared to the comparable period of 2017.

The Group's operating expenses decreased comparatively to revenues. The reported decrease of expenses for the reporting period was 7.2% and they amounted to BGN 540,852 thousand.

The net financial and depreciation costs of the Eurohold Group companies amounted to BGN 10.3 million and BGN 5 million respectively, while during the comparable period they amounted to BGN 9.1 million and BGN 4.1 million.

Other expenses for the Group's activity increased by BGN 4.5 million and amounted to a total of BGN 40.2 million.

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS BY TYPE OF ACTIVITY BASED ON CONSOLIDATED DATA

Insurance business

Revenues from insurance activity at the end of the first half of 2018 amounted to BGN 458.6 million. Compared to the same period in 2017, the revenues from insurance activity decreased by 14.9%.

The operating expenses for the period under review decreased by 16.8% to BGN 423.2 million compared to BGN 508.7 million at the end of the comparable period.

Despite the reported revenue decrease, the insurance sub-holding Euroins Insurance Group realized a 16.9% increase in consolidated operating profit, which amounted to BGN 35.6 million compared to BGN 30.4 million as at 30.06.2017.

Automotive business

Revenues from the automotive business amounted to BGN 127.2 million, with a significant increase for the reported period of BGN 35.4 million.

Operating expenses for sold vehicles and spare parts increased by BGN 34.1 million and reached BGN 114.6 million.

For the reporting period, the automotive sub-holding realized a consolidated operating profit of BGN 12.6 million compared to BGN 11.2 million for the comparable period of 2017.

Leasing business

Reported consolidated operating income from leasing activity amounted to BGN 11.6 million compared to BGN 12.6 million for the comparable period with a decrease of BGN 1.1 million.

The operating expenses related to the leasing activity amounted to BGN 1.8 million, remaining relatively unchanged compared to the previous reporting period.

For the current period, the leasing activity realized a consolidated operating profit of BGN 9.7 million, while as of 30.06.2017 the consolidated operating profit was BGN 10.6 million.

Asset management and brokerage

Asset management and brokerage business generated revenue of BGN 1.8 million, accounting for a growth of 24.4% compared to the comparable period.

The expenses for financial-investment activity for the reporting period increased by 35.6% and amounted to BGN 1.3 million.

The result of the operating activity of the asset management and brokerage business for the first half of 2018 is a profit of BGN 0.463 million, while the realized financial result as at 30.06.2017 amounted to BGN 0.459 million.

Activity of the parent company

In the first half of 2018, Eurohold Bulgaria generated revenues amounting to BGN 1.3 million.

The operating expenses of the parent company are insignificant in the amount of BGN 51 thousand.

The result of the operating activity is a profit of BGN 1.2 million.

RESULTS BY TYPE OF ACTIVITY BASED ON UNCONSOLIDATED DATA

The table below provides information on revenuess earned by subsidiaries as of 30 June 2018 compared to 30 June 2017. A comparison of the EBITDA generated by Eurohold subsidiaries was also made, as well as the financial result before the elimination by sectors.

TOTAL REVENUES BY SECTORS

Sectors H1.2018 H1.2017 Change
BGN '000 BGN '000 %
Insurance business 459 396 540 003 -15%
Automotive business 131 630 95 349 38%
Leasing business 12 261 13 113 -6%
Asset management and brokerage 2 138 1 931 11%
Total for the subsidiaries 605 425 650 396 -7%
Parent company 1 834 2 627 -30%
Total before eliminations 607 259 653 023 -7%
Intra-group eliminations (6 802) (7 063) -4%
Total revenues by sectors 600 457 45 960 -7%

PROFIT BEFORE INTEREST, AMORTISATION AND TAXES

Sectors H1.2018 H1.2017 Change
BGN '000 BGN '000 %
Insurance business 13 692 13 231 3%
Automotive business 3 091 3 079 0%
Leasing business 2 744 2 178 26%
Asset management and brokerage 73 201 -64%
Total for the subsidiaries 19 600 18 689 5%
Parent company 840 854 -2%
Total before eliminations 20 440 19 543 5%
Intra-group eliminations (1 084) (2 219) -51%
Total profit before interest, amortisation and
taxes
19 356 17 324 12%

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Sectors H1.2018 H1.2017 Change
--------- --------- --------- --------
BGN '000 BGN '000 %
Insurance business 11 534 11 216 3%
Automotive business 395 434 9%
Leasing business 110 122 -10%
Asset management and brokerage 36 171 -79%
Total for the subsidiaries 12 075 11 943 1%
Parent company (7 787) (7 478) -4%
Total before eliminations 4 288 4 465 -4%
Intra-group eliminations (209) (539) -61%
Total financial result 4 079 3 926 4%

Revenues from the activities of Eurohold Group companies decreased by 7% or by BGN 45.8 million before accounting for intragroup calculations. The decrease in revenues is mainly due to the drop in subscribed premiums in Romania recorded during the reporting period.

Profit before interest, depreciation and taxes increased by 5% or by BGN 0.9 million before reporting for intragroup eliminations.

The realized financial results of the Group companies before intragroup eliminations amounted to BGN 4.3 million, decreasing by just BGN 177 thousand.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Consolidated Assets

During the first six months of 2018 Eurohold Group companies achieved an increase of consolidated assets by 2.4%, which at the end of the reporting period amounted to BGN 1.358 billion compared to BGN 1.326 billion at 31.12.2017.

The most significant change in consolidated assets was recorded in cash and deposits, receivables, financial assets and reinsurers' share of technical reserves.

At the end of the first half of the year, the Eurohold Group has free cash and deposits in banks amounting to BGN 62 million. At the end of 2017 they amounted to BGN 57.1 million.

Receivables increased by BGN 27 million for the period to BGN 259.2 million. The most significant change was observed in non-current receivables, which increased by BGN 21.7 million and amounted to BGN 107.6 million.

The financial assets held by Eurohold Group companies as at 30.06.2018 reported a decrease of BGN 24.7 million compared to the end of 2017.

In the first half of 2018, the share of reinsurers in technical reserves grew by BGN 22.6 million.

Consolidated equity and liabilities

Total equity of Eurohold Bulgaria amounted to BGN 216.5 million, rising by BGN 2 million as compared to 31.12.2017. The consolidated capital of the Eurohold Group amounted to BGN 174.5 million, while the capital belonging to the non-controlling interest for the period, amounted to BGN 42 million. For comparison with the end of 2017, the consolidated capital of the Eurohold Group amounted to BGN 170.8 million, and the capital belonging to the non-controlling interest amounted to BGN 43.7 million.

In support of equity, the Group holds subordinated debt instruments of BGN 28 million compared to BGN 26 million as at the end of 2017.

The total amount of equity and subordinated debt instruments amounted to BGN 244.6 million, while at the end of 2017 they amounted to BGN 240.6 million.

Non-current consolidated liabilities increased by 11.18% from BGN 280 million to BGN 311.4 million during the reporting period. A major part of non-current liabilities represent liabilities to banks, other financial institutions and issued bond loans.

Liabilities on loans and bond issues: Н1.2018 31.12.2017 %
BGN '000 BGN '000 Change
- bank and non-bank loans 116 610 99 245 17.5%
- bond issues 163 267 150 757 8.3%
Total loans 279 877 250 002 11.9%

Current consolidated liabilities decreased by the end of the reporting period by BGN 3.2 million and amounted to BGN 802.5 million.

A major part of the current liabilities represent assigned insurance reserves amounting to BGN 630 million. For the current reporting period they increased by BGN 34.1 million compared to the end of 2017.

ACTIVITY OF THE SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE PERIOD

1 JANUARY - 30 JUNE 2018

EUROINS INSURANCE GROUP

In the first six months of 2018 Euroins Insurance Group (EIG, the Group) has realized consolidated gross written premiums of BGN 299.5 million compared to BGN 359.4 million for the same period of 2016. Reason for the decrease is the business written by Euroins Romania. All other subsidiaries have registered growth. The Group has reported an unaudited consolidated profit of BGN 11.5 million compared to a profit of BGN 11.2 million in Q2 2017.

In January 2018 was completed the process to increase EIG capital by BGN 195.6 million (EUR 100 million), a decision that has been voted back in 2015. The amount of this increase

has been fully paid in and registered with the Trade Registry as well. As of now the total share capital of Euroins Insurance Group amounts to BGN 483,445,791.

At the end of the quarter a Group corporate governance plan was initiated. Based on good practices, risk management and improved reporting it is in the context of a shared operational and IT environment. The aim is to achieve management synergies and to improve the Group corporate governance so that it will lead to qualitative and quantitative progress – from the very main elements (products, sales, claims) through reporting, control and quality of the actuarial calculations and work.

Euroins Bulgaria

In the first six months of 2018 Euroins Bulgaria has reported total GWP of BGN 80.3 million compared to BGN 73.6 million written in 2017. The reason for this growth of more than 9% is the direct insurance business written through brokers both locally in Bulgaria and in Greece, Italy and Spain according to the EU directive for Freedom of services. MTPL line of business grows but so do also main non-motor lines such as Health (67%), Cargo (32%) and Accident and Travel (25%).

Net claims incurred are up by 17%. The reasons for this growth is the growth of the business. Net earned premiums have increased by more than 20% for the period.

An increase in the administrative expenses has been reported compared to the same period of 2017. Firstly, these are the expenses associated with the growth of the business. Next are the substantial final costs related to the IFRS and Solvency II audits that also have their impact. Because of the new regulatory requirement, the statements of the insurance companies must be now signed off by two audit firms. There are also the significant costs associated with the new regulatory requirements of Solvency II.

Despite this Euroins Bulgaria has reported a profit for group purposes of BGN 470 thousand compared to BGN 138 thousand in Q2 2017.

In 2017 the majority shareholder of Euroins Bulgaria Euroins Insurance Group has reconfirmed its commitment to support its subsidiary by increasing its capital by BGN 16 million. As at 30 June 2018 the share capital, fully paid in and registered, amounts to BGN 32,470,000.

The improved financial condition of the company has been also confirmed by the updated Long-Term Claims Paying Ability Rating assigned by BCRA, Credit rating Agency, in January 2018. The assigned rating is "BBB-" with outlook updated to Stable confirming the improvement. On August 1, 2018, the international rating agency Fitch Ratings for the first time awarded a rating "BB-" to Euroins Bulgaria.

All the circumstances above would help the management of Euroins Bulgaria in focusing on the challenges waiting in 2018, which are the introduction by way of enactment of the bonus malus system on the local MTPL insurance market and the establishment of an insurance branch in Greece.

The bonus malus system has been already part of the underwriting policy of Euroins Bulgaria since 2012. But so far, the company has applied it only on drivers that are either current or former clients. With the introduction of the system on the entire market Euroins Bulgaria will be in position to perfect it and apply its conservative underwriting approach to all its clients and thus improve its technical result.

Euroins Romania

In the first ясй months of 2018 Euroins Romania has written total GWP of BGN 200.1 million compared to BGN 166.2 million in 2017. The decrease is a result of the stabilization of the Romanian MTPL market after two years of significant increase of the average

premium. Unlike the Motor business the major non-Motor lines of business such as Liability (42%), Accident (19%), Property (18%) and Cargo (3%).

Net claims incurred grow as result of an increase in the number of reported claims. At the same time there is a decrease in the average paid claim.

Acquisition costs have registered significant decrease of more than 17% with the reason being the decrease in the written business. Administrative expense has registered slight increase compared to the same period of 2017 but there currently are certain initiatives under way to optimize several processes related not only to the administrative management but also to processes that are yet to benefit activities such as claims handling and internal controls.

As a result, this is another quarter for Euroins Romania where it can be witnessed the positive effect of the re-segmentation combined with the strengthening of the reserves in 2015. Subsequently the profit for group purposes rises to BGN 11 million before tax.

At the beginning of 2018 Euroins Romania has received the final regulatory approval for the acquisition of the insurance portfolio of ATE Insurance, a Romanian general insurer. It consists of non-Motor business only. The transaction is part of the long-term strategy of Euroins Romania to increase the share of the non-Motor business of the company.

Euroins Macedonia

In Q2 2018 gross premiums written by Euroins Macedonia have registered a growth of nearly 19% reaching BGN 10 million. Main business lines that grow are Liability by 57%, Property – 26%, Motor Hull – 12%, Cargo – 9%, MTPL – 5%.

Net claims incurred have increased by 8% with the net earned premiums having grown by 16% in the same period.

Because of the ongoing initiatives of the management of the company administrative costs have registered a decrease of 8%.

The result of the above is a profit for group purposes of BGN 800 thousand compared to BGN 4 thousand in 2017.

Euroins Life

In the first six months of 2018 Euroins Life has written total GWP of BGN 931 thousand registering growth of 6% compared to Q2 2017.

The management of the company is currently reviewing the products on offer. In addition the company also started offering on the market new life insurance solutions including online sales solutions. These initiatives, however, are still at the very beginning with the positive portfolio effect yet to be seen.

Euroins Ukraine

On 12 August 2016 Euroins Insurance Group has completed the acquisition of PJSC HDI Strakhuvannya Insurance Company. On 30 September the General Assembly of the Shareholders voted the company's name to be changed to PJSC Euroins Ukraine Insurance Company. The newly acquired company writes both motor and non-motor business.

In Q2 2018 gross written premiums amount to BGN 9 million, which is a growth of 77%. Nearly 40% of the written business has been non-Motor. Because of the administrative and acquisition costs related to the current ongoing restructuring of the company Euroins Ukraine has reported a loss for Group purposes of BGN 861 thousand.

EIG Re

The previous name of Insurance Company EIG Re EAD is HDI Insurance AD. Euroins Insurance Group has acquired the company at the end of 2015. For the six months of 2018 EIG Re has written gross premiums of BGN 11 million showing some slight growth. The profit for Group purposes amounts to BGN 140 thousand.

Euroins Russia

On 23 November 2017 Euroins Insurance Group has acquired 14.144% of the capital of Insurance Company Euroins Russia.

On 13 February 2018 the increase of the capital of the company where Euroins Insurance Group AD participated with RUB 80 million has been completed. As a result, at the end of the quarter the participation of the Group in the capital of Euroins Russia is 32.195%.

In the first half of 2018 the company has reported gross written premiums of BGN 11 million. As continuation of the sound performance from last year the company reports a profit of BGN 336 thousand in Q2 2018.

AVTO UNION

The consolidated financial result of the Group for the period from 01.01.2018 until 30.06.2018 is a profit of BGN 395 thousand (2017 - profit of BGN 434 thousand). The consolidated financial result for the parent company's owners for the same period was a loss of BGN 488 thousand, compared to 2017 when it was a profit of BGN 3 thousand.

The number of cars sold for the second quarter of 2018 increased by 34.6% compared to the same period of 2017. Revenues from sales of cars, spare parts, oils and fuels increased by 39.3%, and the revenues from sales of services grew by 7.2%.

Sales of new cars from Avto Union in the second quarter of 2018 compared to those on the Bulgarian market as a whole, number of cars – Q2 2016, Q2 2017 and Q2 2018, source: ACM

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2018 show an increase of 16.7% over the same period in 2017, due to the higher realized revenues in 2018 compared to 2017. The highest growth was recorded in the personnel costs, which increased by 17.6% or BGN 1,060 thousand, as well as the expenses for external services, which increased by 16.7% or BGN 716 thousand. The financial expenses decreased by 12.7%, or BGN 203 thousand, due to the optimization of the structure and the cost of the borrowed capital for the Group. Revenues from financial operations also decreased by 86% or BGN 280 thousand in the period under review compared to the previous year 2017, due to a decrease in interest income under loan agreements.

For the period ending on 30.06.2018 the sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles realized by Avto Union - the automobile holding in the group of Eurohold Bulgaria amounted to 3 210 units, compared to 2 358 units sold in the same period in 2017, which represents a growth of 36.1%. According to the Union of Automobile Importers in Bulgaria, the market for new cars and light commercial vehicles registered a growth of 20.8% for the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. During the reporting period Opel dropped 15% for Varna and 8% for Sofia. Espas Auto OOD has registered sales growth for both of its brands compared to 2017 - 35% for Renault and 7.7% for Dacia. In the case of N Auto, there was a growth in sales of 119% for Nissan cars. Auto Italia EAD increased its sales of Fiat by 146% and Alfa Romeo by 160%, while its sales of Maserati decreased by 61%. Star Motors marks a 7% decline in sales of new Mazda cars compared to last year.

Number of cars sold and market share of automotive companies in the Auto Union Group for the second quarter of 2018.

During the reporting period the companies from the automobile holding have concluded flotation transactions for a total of 1 109 automobiles with a total value of BGN 28.6 million, while the ratio for the previous year was 823 automobiles with a total value of BGN 18.3 million.

Sales %
Avto Union Group 2018 2017 Change
January – June
(with accumulation) 3 210 2 385 34,6%
By quarter:
first quarter (Jan-Mar) 1 313 1 023 28,3%
second quarter (Apr-June) 1 897 1 362 39,3%

At a constituent meeting held on January 8, 2018, a decision was taken for the establishment of a joint stock company "Sofia Auto Bulvaria" AD, the decision being entered in the Commercial Register on 07.02.2018. The founders of the company are Bulvaria Holding EAD (controlling 51% of the capital) and Sofia Auto Bulgaria EAD (with minority participation of 49% of the capital) - two of Opel's three largest dealers in the country. The joint stock company, as a new legal entity, will start to carry out an independent economic activity of importing and selling new Opel cars in the country, selling spare parts for them and providing service activities. Bulvaria Holding EAD and Sofia Auto Bulgaria EAD will exercise joint control by stopping self-activity in the import and sale of new Opel cars, original spare parts for them, including warranty service.

On May 3, 2018, Star Motors Ltd. signed a contract with UniCredit Bulbank AD, whereby the parties agreed to provide a bank revolving loan of EUR 350,000 for operational payments, the deadline for which to be utilized is 30.04.2019.

On 17.05.2018, with a record of an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Espas Auto OOD, a decision was made to distribute BGN 500,000 of undistributed profit from the Company's activities to its shareholders H Auto Sofia EAD (51%) and MG Ltd (49%).

On May 28, 2018, Star Motors Ltd. signed an annex to its Contract for a Bank Loan with UniCredit Bulbank AD, through which the parties agreed to reduce the credit limit granted to the Borrower in the form of bank guarantees and documentary credits by EUR 1 050 000. Thus, the total bank guarantee limit at the end of the reporting period granted to the borrower Star Motors EOOD amounts to EUR 3 250 000.

On 13.06.2018, Motobul EAD successfully carried out, under the terms of a primary private offering, a first issue of ordinary, registered, dematerialized, interest-bearing, secured, non-convertible, freely transferable corporate bonds with the following parameters:

  • ISIN: BG2100006183
  • Currency: BGN
  • Price: 8 800 000 leva.
  • Amount: 8 800
  • Nominal value: 1 000 leva.
  • Fixed interest rate: 3.85% annually
  • Maturity: 13.06.2028
  • Coupon payment: every 6 months

On 15.06.2018 Motobul EAD signed an annex to its Revolving Bank Loan Agreement with Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria EAD, which extended the term by one year and reduced the interest rate under the loan agreement. Under the new conditions, the interest rate is 3 month EURIBOR + 3.3%.

On 29.06.2018 an annex was signed to the credit agreement between H Auto Sofia EAD and Raiffeisenbank Bulgaria EAD, which reached an agreement for a gradual reduction of the limit used up to EUR 250 000 until 30.09.2018. Under the new conditions set out in the Annex, the interest rate is reduced and amounts to a 3-month EURIBOR + 3.3%.

EUROLEASE GROUP

For the reporting period Eurolease Group reports consolidated profit of BGN 110 thousand compared to BGN 122 thousand for the second quarter of 2017.

The consolidated revenues of the company are formed by the different business lines of the subholding, namely: revenue from financial and operating leases, rent-a-car services and sale of used cars, the distribution of which is shown in the following graphic.

The observed changes are caused by the following factors:

  • During the reporting period the total revenues from the different lines of the business increased by 13.28% to BGN 10,932 thousand compared to BGN 9,650 thousand at the end of the second quarter of 2017. The relative shares of each of the lines of business are kept relatively constant, proving the consistency of the revenues in the leasing sub-holding;
  • Financial leasing In absolute terms, revenues from this business line increase and as at 30 June 2018 amounted to BGN 2,559 thousand compared to BGN 2,432 thousand for the comparable period
  • Operating lease the increase in the second quarter of 2018 is due to the significant increase in the number of long-term rental cars. Revenues from operating leases in the two comparable periods increased by 26%, reaching BGN 3,652 thousand as compared to BGN 2,898 thousand at the end of June 2017.
  • Rent-a-car services the amount of revenues decreases by 6.34% to BGN 1,640 thousand compared to BGN 1,751 thousand at the end of June 2017. Revenues from operating leases and short-term rentals are reported in other operating income

and for the second quarter of 2018 they show an increase of 13.34% to reach BGN 5,292 thousand compared to BGN 4,649 thousand for the same period in 2017.

  • Sale of used cars - the share of revenues from the sale of used cars remains unchanged. In absolute terms, an increase of 19.93% to BGN 3,081 thousand was reported, compared to BGN 2,569 thousand as of 30.06.2017.

An increase of 15.09% was also reported in operating expenses amounting to BGN 6,414 thousand at the end of the second quarter of 2018 compared to BGN 5,573 thousand for the same period in 2017.

Assets at the consolidated level amounted to BGN 120,104 thousand compared to BGN 115,171 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

Consolidated net investment in finance leases slight increase to BGN 56,954 thousand compared to BGN 56,581 thousand as at the end of 2017.

The following graph shows the movement in the net investment in a financial lease of the sub-holding for the specified periods, together with the movement in the number of the leasing assets, part of the portfolio of the company.

As at the end of the reporting period, consolidated fixed assets amounted to BGN 27,546 thousand compared to BGN 25,436 thousand at the end of December 2017.

As of the end of June 2018 there were no significant changes in the relative share of the type of funding used:

  • Due to banks as of 30 June 2018 amounted to BGN 55,536 thousand compared to BGN 47,768 thousand for the comparable reporting period.
  • Due to other financial institutions increase by 4.06% to BGN 13,237 thousand compared to BGN 12,719 thousand as at 31 December 2017. The amount is payable by the subsidiary Eurolease Rent A Car to leasing companies that finance its activities;
  • At the end of the second quarter of 2018, amounts due under debt securities issued are BGN 27 803 thousand compared to BGN 28,985 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

Stand-alone financial result of Eurolease Group is loss of BGN 164 thousand compared to loss of BGN 154 thousand at the end of relative reporting period of 2017. Total assets of the company are BGN 40,496 thousand.

Eurolease Auto Bulgaria

Financial result of Eurolease Auto Bulgaria for the second quarter of 2018 is profit of BGN 367 thousand compared to profit of BGN 375 thousand for the second quarter of 2017.

Net interest income increases by 14.86 per cent and as of the end of June 2018 amount to BGN 1,232 thousand vs BGN 1,073 thousand as of 30 June 2017.

The administrative expenses of the Company at the end of reporting period amount to BGN 1,040 thousand compared to BGN 941 thousand at the end of second quarter of 2017.

As of the end of June total assets of the Company amount to BGN 88,914 thousand compared to BGN 86,987 thousand at the end of December 2017.

The net investment in financial leasing reported a decrease of 1.68 per cent and as at 30 June 2018 amounted to BGN 56,474 thousand compared to BGN 57,439 thousand at the end of 2017.

The following graph shows the movement in the net investment in a financial lease of the company for the specified period, together with the movement in the number of the leasing assets, part of the company's portfolio.

As at the end of June 2018, company's equity amounted to BGN 22,749 compared to BGN 22,382 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

At the end of the reporting period the liabilities of the company amounted to BGN 66,165 thousand and BGN 64,605 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

Eurolease Auto finances its activities through borrowed funds in the form of bank loans from local and international financing institutions and issuance of debt instruments.

During the reporting period no significant changes occurred in this type of obligation:

  • Bank loans at the end of June 2018 amounted to BGN 44,152 thousand compared to BGN 38,431 thousand at the end of 2017.
  • Company's liabilities under debt instruments issued decrease by 5.58% to BGN 19,240 thousand compared to BGN 20,376 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

Eurolease Auto Romania

At the end of the reporting period Eurolease Auto Romania reports loss of BGN 17 thousand compared to loss of BGN 41 thousand for the relative reporting period of 2017.

Eurolease Auto Macedonia

The financial result of Eurolease Auto Macedonia as at the end of second quarter of 2018 is profit of BGN 47 thousand vs loss of BGN 64 thousand for the same period of 2017.

As of 30.06.2018 interest income increased by 6.15 per cent to BGN 276 thousand compared to BGN 260 thousand at the end of the second quarter of 2017.

During the reporting period interest expenses decrease by 24.11 per cent to BGN 192 thousand compared to BGN 253 thousand as of 30.06.2017. The decrease is due to renegotiation in 2017 of the interest rates under the funding the company uses.

During the period the net investment in financial leasing decreases a bit and at the end of June 2018 amounts to BGN 6,196 thousand in comparison to BGN 6,449 thousand at the end of 2017.

The following graphic shows the movement in the net investment in financial lease of the sub-holding for the specified periods, along with the movement in the number of leased assets part of the company's portfolio.

As at 30 June 2018 Company's total assets amounted to BGN 8,441 thousand compared to BGN 8,019 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

At the end of reporting period bank loans amount to BGN 5,471 thousand compared to BGN 5,380 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

Eurolease Rent a Car

Eurolease Rent A Car is a provider of short-term and long-term rent of vehicles under AVIS and BUDGET brands.

The financial result as of the company during the reporting period is loss of BGN 115 thousand compared to loss of 113 thousand as of the end of second quarter of 2017.

The following chart shows the breakdown of revenue by origin for the first quarters of 2018 and 2017:

At the end of the second quarter of 2018, the interest expense of the company remained unchanged and amounts BGN 271 thousand compared to BGN 268 thousand as at June 2017.

The administrative expenses of the Company as at 30 June 2018 decrease by 2.66 per cent and amounted to BGN 3,471 thousand compared to BGN 3,566 thousand for the same period in 2017.

The chart below shows the relationship between the Company's fixed assets, revenues and EBITDA. With the increase in the book value of fixed assets, there was a slight increase in EBITDA.

Total assets of the company amount to BGN 21,023 thousand compared to BGN 19,459 thousand as of December 2017.

Total liabilities are BGN 20,013 thousand vs BGN 18,319 thousand for the comparable period.

Autoplaza

The main activity of Autoplaza EAD involves the sale of vehicles returned from lease,renta-car and "buy-back". The company operates in cooperation with Avto Union, Eurolease Bulgaria and Eurolease–Rent-A Car.

Financial result of Autoplaza as of the end of second quarter of 2018 is profit of BGN 50 thousand compared to profit of BGN 116 thousand for the comparable period.

During the reporting period Autoplaza reports gross profit of BGN 257 thousand compared to BGN 271 thousand at the end of June 2017.

The chart below shows the change in the total revenue, the cost of goods sold and the gross profit realized by the company.

The total assets of the company amounted to BGN 2,289 thousand vs. BGN 2,523 thousand as of 31 December 2017.

Sofia Motors

The main activity of Sofia Motors is related to the rental of vehicles to individuals and small and medium enterprises.

The financial result of Sofia Motors at the end of second quarter of 2018 is profit of BGN 37 thousand compared to loss of BGN 3 thousand for the comparable period.

The chart below shows the relationship between the company's fixed assets, revenue and EBITDA. It is observed that the revenue growth is slower compared to the growth in book value of fixed assets. This is due the larger volume of new deals generated in the second half of 2017.

During the reporting period, the revenues from services increased by 77.63% compared to the second quarter of 2017. This trend is again due to the large number of transactions realized in the second half of 2017.

Total assets of the company as of 30 June 2018 amounted to BGN 9,772 thousand compared to BGN 8,593 thousand as at 31 December 2017.

The total liabilities of the company amounted to BGN 9,596 thousand compared to BGN 8,653 thousand for the comparable reporting period.

Amigo Leasing

By order of listing BNB-32591 dated March 20, 2018, EuroLease Auto Retail EAD was registered as a financial institution in the registers of the BNB. From April 2018, the company was renamed to Amigo Leasing EAD.

The Company's activities started at the end of the first quarter.

Amigo Leasing reports a loss of BGN 95 thousand - related to the expenses incurred in the preparation stage of business development.

For the period since the beginning of the business operations, the company has built a portfolio of financial leasing amounting to BGN 675 thousand and has provided loans amounting to BGN 76 thousand.

In June 2018, the company entered into a credit agreement with Bulgarian American Credit Bank AD for an amount of EUR 1.5 million. The funds will be used to finance the activities of Company.

EURO-FINANCE

EURO-FINANCE is an investment intermediary, a member of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, providing a direct access to Xetra® through the EFOCS trade platform. The Company also offers trade in currencies, indexes, shares and precious metals by way of contracts for difference through the EF MetaTrader 5 platform.

According to the FSC data, the Company is the one having the highest amount of equity from among all the investment intermediaries.

During the reporting period EURO-FINANCE AD continues carrying out the activities set forth in the development programme, which are directed at developing the online services for individual clients, increasing the funds under management and participation in projects related to corporate consulting and restructuring.

As at 30 June 2018, EURO-FINANCE AD is holding clients' financial assets in the amount of BGN 627 961 thousand, BGN 12 642 thousand thereof being ones under management.

The Company's net operating revenue for the first six months of the year 2018 amounts to BGN 857 thousand and is generated from:

  • · Interest revenue BGN 412 thousand;
  • · Other operating revenue BGN 445 thousand;

Those expenses for the period which are connected with the current servicing of the Company amount to BGN 819 thousand.

The Company develops in accordance with the expectations and, in view of the economic situation, the expenses are preserved close to the estimates. Part of the revenues of EURO-FINANCE is generated from the services that the Company has been actively developing since the year 2012.

The table below shows the structure of the investments of EURO-FINANCE AD as at 30 June 2018, which complies with the risk management policy pursued by the Company.

30 June
2018
31 Dec.
2017
Equity share
Name amount in
thousand
BGN
Equity
share in %
amount in
thousand
BGN
in %
Cash, current accounts and short
term deposits
4 139 18.71% 4 528 20.31%
Equity securities (shares, rights,
and the like)
5 599 25.31% 6 096 27.34%
Debt securities (bonds and
treasury bills issued by
governments and financial
institutions)
198 0.89% - -
Debt securities of other issuers 2 393 10.82% 2 115 9.49%
Net receivables under repo
transactions
9 592 43.36% 9 678 43.40%
Total: 21 921 99.08% 22 417 100.54%

Part of the investments in equity securities shown in the table above is reported in the investment portfolio of the Company. The items in the investment portfolio are as follows:

Issuer Number
available
Unit value
in BGN
Book value in
BGN
Central Depository AD 1 476.20 476.20
EF Asset Management AD 79 840 2.51 200 701.79
Varengold Bank AG 413 000 6.83 2 819 074.69
Varengold Bank AG 206 500 5.63 1 163 171.22
Total: 4 183 424.00

During the latest reporting period EURO-FINANCE AD has constantly monitored the fulfilment of those requirements regarding capital adequacy and liquidity which ensue from Ordinance № 50 of the FSC on capital adequacy and liquidity of investment intermediaries and Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council. No departures have been established. At any point in time the Company's own funds considerably exceeded the amount of capital requirements for covering all risks arising from the activity of EURO-FINANCE AD. As at 30 June 2018 the Company's own funds exceed by 68% the equity requirements under Regulation 575/2013, the Company's total capital adequacy ratio being 8%.

The rules and procedures for the assessment and maintenance of the amount, types and distribution of the internal capital that are necessary for adequately covering those risks to which EURO-FINANCE AD is exposed constitute an element of the Rules on Risk Assessment and Management, the reliability and effectiveness of these Rules being checked by the Board of Directors not later than 30th January each year.

EUROHOLD BULGARIA (Standalone base)

FINANCIAL RESULT

As of 30th of June,2018 Eurohold Bulgaria AD reported for the negative financial result on standalone base in amount of BGN 7.8 million versus a loss of BGN 7.5 million for the comparable period last year.

REVENUES

Eurohold Bulgaria AD as a holding company does not carry out regular commercial transactions, and in this respect, its main (operating) revenues are of a financial nature, as the most significant of them - revenues from financial operations occur in different reporting periods and do not have a permanent occurrence.

The revenues of the company over the reporting period increased by 6.6% amounting to BGN 2.7 million, of which BGN 0.9 million interest revenues, other financial revenues in amount of BGN 1 million, BGN 0.6 million revenues from financial operations and BGN 0.2 million represented revenues from dividend.

For comparison, as of the end of June, 2017 the company's revenues amounted to BGN 2.5 million, of which and interest revenues in amount of BGN 1.7 million, revenues from financial operations in amount of BGN 0.5 million and revenues from dividend in amount of BGN 0.3 million.

EXPENSES

For the observed period the operating expenses increased by 4.9% as amounted to BGN 10.5 million compared to BGN 10 million as of 30.06.2017. The expenses growth was due to the increased interest expenses during the current period, while all other operating expenses decreased.

ASSETS

As of 30th of June 2018 the company's assets increased by 3% and amounted to BGN 574.7 million compared to BGN 557.9 million as of the end of 2017.

The increase in assets is due to an increase in investments in subsidiaries by BGN 7.9 million, as well as due to the increased current assets by BGN 8.8 million.

In the past six months Eurohold Bulgaria AD has invested in its subsidiary Euroins Insurance Group AD, in two directions:

  1. On 3 January 2018, the last installment of the subsidiary company Euroins Insurance Group AD amounting to BGN 1,963 million was made in accordance with the decision to increase the capital of the insurance sub-holding in 2015;

  2. Acquisition of a share of its subsidiary insurance holding company Euroins Insurance Group (EIG) in connection with an agreement for the purchase of the 10.64% residual minority share held by the South Eastern Europe Fund L.P. (SEEF), managed by the Greek investment company Global Finance.

During the reporting period, the current assets increased significantly mainly due to the increase of receivables from related parties by BGN 6.5 million and increased other receivables by BGN 2.2 million.

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

The total equity amounted to BGN 328.4 million, decreasing by the reported loss in the first six months of the current year. For comparison, as at 31.12.2017, the equity of Eurohold Bulgaria amounted to BGN 338 million.

The company's liabilities increased by 12% from BGN 219.9 million as at 31.12.2017 reached BGN 246.2 million.

For the period the non-current liabilities increased by 16.3% or BGN 27.8 million. The growth of non-current assets is due to an increase in the amount of Eurobonds (EMTN Program) from BGN 141.5 million to BGN 153.5 million, as well as due to the increase in the amount of loans received from financial and non-financial institutions from BGN 21.1 million as of 31.12.2017 to BGN 37 million in the current period.

The current liabilities decreased by BGN 1.5 million to BGN 53.1 million as of the end of reporting period. The bulk of current liabilities is current borrowings from financial and non-financial institutions, as well as the current portion of debenture obligations. During the reporting period total current liabilities on loans decreased by 5.4% to BGN 50.3 million, while as of 31.12.2017 they amounted to BGN 53.2 million.

DESCRIBTION OF THE KEY RISK FACTORS

1. Systematic risks

Influence of the global economic and financial crisis

The global financial crisis, which started in 2007, led in many countries (including the US, EU countries, Russia, and Japan) to a slowdown of economic growth and an increase in unemployment, limited access to sources of financing and a significant devaluation of financial assets worldwide. The financial crisis also caused significant disturbances on the global financial market which led to reduced confidence on financial markets and, thus, difficulties of entities in the financial sector with maintaining liquidity and raising financing.

Also, the crisis on the global financial market may affect the non banking financial services sector and the sale of the range of products and services by the Group, particularly driven by the possible further decrease in unemployment and drop in disposable incomes. Deterioration in the regional financial system and markets coupled with corresponding low consumer consumption rates could seriously lower sales across all divisions of the Group and thus may also adversely affect the Group's outlook, results and financial situation.

Risks related to the general macroeconomic, political and social situation, and government policy

The macroeconomic situation and the growth rate in the Balkans (Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Serbia) are of key importance to the development of the Group, as well as government policy, particularly the regulatory policy and the decisions taken by the respective National Banks affecting such external factors as money supply, interest rates and exchange rates, taxes, GDP, inflation rate, budget deficit and foreign debt, and unemployment rate and income structure.

Changes in the demographic structure, mortality or morbidity rate are also important elements affecting the Group's development. The above external factors, as well as other unfavorable political, military or diplomatic developments leading to social instability may lead to a curb on higher-level consumer expenditures, including limitation of funds allocated for insurance coverage, car buying and leasing.

Political risk

This is the risk arising from political processes in the country - the risk of political instability, changes in government principles, legislation and economic policy. Political risk is directly related to the likelihood of unfavorable changes in the direction of governmental long-term policies. As a result there is a danger of adverse changes in the business climate.

Sovereign credit risk

The credit risk relates to the possibility for worsening of the international credit ratings of Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Serbia. The low credit ratings may lead to higher interest rates and more restrictive financing conditions for business enterprises, including for the Company.

At the end of 2015, Standard&Poor's Credit Rating Agency affirmed Bulgaria's long-term and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings "BB+/B", outlook stable.

The ratings are supported by the low government debt and the moderate external indebtedness. The agency indicates as constraining factors the relatively low income-percapita levels and the weak institutional settings. Standard&Poor's estimates that the financial sector continues to face important challenges, but notes that efforts are underway to mitigate risks, including an asset quality review in the banking system slated for 2016.

Inflation risk

Inflation risk is associated with the possibility inflation to adversely impact real returns. Inflation may affect the amount of expenses of the Issuer as a large part of the company's liabilities are interest bearing. Servicing them is related prevailing current interest rates, which reflect levels of inflation in the country. Therefore, low inflation rates in the countries of operation, is seen as a significant factor in the Company.

Currency risk

This risk is related to the possibility of devaluation of a local currency.

In the case of Bulgaria this is the risk of a premature collapse of the Monetary Board and the drastic change in corresponding fixed exchange rate of the national currency. The official government and central bank policy are expected to maintain the currency board country to the adoption of the euro area.

In Romania, Serbia and Macedonia the exchange rates are determined by free market forces and rare interventions by central banks are driven primarily by sharp market movements in FX rates, caused by one-time extrinsic factors.

Any significant devaluation of currencies in the region (Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Serbian) can have a significant adverse effect on businesses in the country, including that of the Company. Risks exist when revenues and expenditures of a firm are derived in different currencies.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is related to the possibility of changes in the prevailing interest rates in a country. Its impact is most obvious on the Net Income of a firm, as in cases of increases in underlying interest rates, should the firm fund itself with leverage. Interest rate risks are part of general macro-economic risks, as it is most likely driven by instability and perceived risk in the overall financial system. This risk is best handled through the balanced use of multiple sources of funding. A typical example of this risk is the ongoing global economic crisis, caused by capital shortage and liquidity squeeze in large mortgage lenders and financial institutions in the U.S. and Europe. As a result of the crisis, the required interest rate premium were re-evaluated and consequently dramatically increased globally. The effect of the crisis on Balkans is very tangible and has hampered access to leverage.

Increases in general interest rate levels, ceteris paribus, would impact the cost of leverage used by the company in its business development efforts. In parallel, such changes could adversely impact the expenses of the Firm, as a large portion of the Firm's financial liabilities are interest bearing and have a floating interest rate component.

2. Unsystematic risks

Risk relating to the business operations of the Company

EuroHold Bulgaria AD is а holding company and any deterioration in the operating results, financial position and growth prospects of its subsidiaries may adversely affect financial position of the Company.

The Company is involved in managing assets and other companies and thus cannot be specifically attributed to being exposed to one particular industry segment. Broadly, the Company is focused on the industry segment – (1) non-banking financial service (leasing, insurance, asset management, brokerage and financial intermediation) and (2) new car sales and services. The main risk facing EuroHold is the possibility of decreasing revenue across business segments. This could possibly impact the dividends received. Correspondingly, this could have a negative effect on consolidated revenue growth and respectively return on equity.

The largest business risk comes from the largest business segment of the Company – namely the general insurance operations, as the subsidiaries operating in Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia bring a very significant portion of the Firm's overall revenues.

The activities of all subsidiaries of the Company are adversely affected by continued increases in market prices of fuel and electricity that are subject to international supply and demand and are determined by factors far beyond the Firm's control.

The largest business risk comes from the largest business segment of the Company – namely the general insurance operations, as the subsidiaries operating in Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia bring a very significant portion of the Firm's overall revenues.

The major risks in the leasing business stem from the needs of the regional leasing subsidiaries to raise sufficient leverage at favorable interest rates, which in turn leaves them room to grow and provides proper interest margins that drive profitability. The leading leasing subsidiary is EuroLease Auto which is the Bulgarian operating company. As such it has issued several tranches of public bonds traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) and thus has publicly disclosed a lot of information, including certain risk considerations.

Eurohold's Brokerage and Asset management arm is Euro-Finance AD. The risks associated with financial intermediation, brokerage and asset management relate to the overall general financial markets condition and the inherent volatility, along with the investment awareness and activeness of the general audience.

The car-sales segment which is present only in Bulgaria and is hosted under the umbrella of Avto Union AD is active in new car sales and also provides after-sales services to customers. Along with that, it provides rent-a-car services under short and long-term operating lease contracts. The ability to sell certain brands is a result of having a valid license issued by the OEMs to market and sell a given brand on the local market. Should such licenses and agreement be revoked, the impact on sales and the financial position of the company could be materially negative. This is particularly important, given the ongoing global restructuring and repositioning of car brands and manufacturers. The business environment in the automotive industry could be dramatically impacted by purely internal

drivers related to general purchasing power, access to lease-financing, general business sentiment, inventory levels, etc.

Deterioration in the performance of one or more subsidiaries could lead to a deterioration of the results on a consolidated basis. This in turn, is related to the price of the Company's shares as equity markets reflect the business potential and total net assets of the Group as a whole.

Strategic development risks

Future earnings and market value of the company depend on the strategy chosen by the senior management team of the company and its subsidiaries. Choosing the wrong strategy could lead to significant losses.

Eurohold seeks to manage the risk of strategic errors by continuous monitoring of various stages in the implementation of its marketing strategy and financial performance. It is absolutely crucial to be able to respond quickly if a sudden change is needed at some stage in the strategic development plan. Untimely or inappropriate changes in strategy may also have a significant negative impact on the Company's operating results and financial position.

Risks related to the management of the company

The following risks are related to the management of the company:

  • Poor investment management and liquidity management decisions by either top management or other senior employees;
  • Inability to launch and execute new projects under development;
  • Possible information system errors;
  • Possible external control failures;
  • Departure of key employees and inability to retain and hire qualified personnel;
  • Possible jump in SG&A expense, leading to shrinkage in overall margins and profitability levels.

Financial risk

Financial risk is the additional level of risk and uncertainty. This level of financial uncertainty adds an extra layer of risk business. When a part of the capital which a company uses to finance its development is borrowed, the company has taken on predictable and/or fixed financial obligations for periodic payments.

The larger the proportion of long-term indebtedness to equity, the greater will be the probability of default in the payment of future financial obligations. An increase in this proportion (leverage ratio) implies an increase in overall financial risk. Another group of indicators are related to the flow of revenues through which the payment of the company's obligations is possible. Another indicators is the so called debt-service coverage ratio, which is an indication of the free cash flow before interest and taxes, which in turn can be used to repay and service the currently due interest components of debt. This ratio is a good indicator of a firm's ability to service its financial liabilities.

Acceptable or "normal" level of financial risk is generally highly dependent on the business risk. In a low business risk environment, investors should generally be willing to take higher levels of financial risk.

Currency risk

EuroHold operates in several Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Serbia), as the national currency of each of the countries, except Bulgaria, is a freely convertible currency, whose value relative to other currencies is determined by free markets forces. In Bulgaria, since 1996 the local currency has been pegged to the EURO. Abrupt change in macro-framework of any of the countries, where the Company actively pursues business opportunities, may have a negative effect on its consolidated results. Ultimately, however, EuroHold reports consolidated Financial Results in Bulgaria in Bulgarian leva (BGN), which in turn is pegged to the Euro, which also changes its value against other global currencies, but is significantly less exposed to dramatic price fluctuations.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk is linked to the ability of the Company to service its maturing financial liabilities fully and on time. Low financial indebtedness and capitalization alone do not guarantee uninterrupted debt servicing capacity. Liquidity risks can also arise from a substantial delay in customer payment of amounts due.

EuroHold aims to manage this risk through an optimal allocation of internal resources on a consolidated basis. The Group seeks adequate liquidity levels in order to meet liabilities coming due, both under normal and unexpected market conditions, in a way that minimizes bearing of extra costs or losses, and that takes away reputation risk from non-payment of obligations due.

All subsidiaries exercise proper financial planning and forecasting, taking into account amounts due within the next 90 days, including servicing of financial liabilities. This format of detailed planning minimizes or even completely eliminates the effects of unexpected events happening.

Company's senior management endorses use of financial leverage by the subsidiaries to the extent it is used for new business development or as working capital facilities. The level of such borrowed money is strictly controlled and is kept within pre-approved limits, after careful consideration of the needs of the specific business segment and the economic effect of such leverage. The general policy of EuroHold is to raise capital in the form of debt and equity financing on a centralized basis and then distribute it to the respective subsidiaries either in form of equity or debt.

Risk related to the possible transactions between companies in the group with terms different from the market terms as well as related to the dependence on the group activity

The relations with the related parties arise from contract for temporary financial aid to the subsidiary companies and regarding transactions related to the normal business activity of the subsidiary companies.

The risk from the possible transactions between the companies in the Group under terms that are different from the market terms is a risk from achieving low profitability from the provided inter-group financing. Another risk which can be taken in inter-group transactions

is failing to realize enough revenues and therefore good profit for the relevant company. On a consolidated level this can reflect negatively on the profitability of the whole group.

Transactions between the parent company and the subsidiary companies are constantly done inside the Holding which arise from their normal activity. All transactions with related parties are conducted under terms that are no different from the normal market prices, complying with IAS 24.

Eurohold Bulgaria AD operates through its subsidiary companies which means that its financial results are directly dependant on the financial results, the developments and the perspectives of the subsidiary companies. One of the main objectives of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is to realize significant synergies between its subsidiary companies due to the integration of the three business lines – insurance, leasing and car sales. Bad results of one or several subsidiary companies could lead to worsening of the consolidated financial results. This is related to the Issuer's share price which can change as a result of the expectations of the investors about the perspectives of the company.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The elements through which the Group manages risks, are directly related to specific procedures for prevention and solving any problems in the operations of EuroHold in due time. These include current analysis in the following directions:

  • Market share, pricing policy and marketing researches for the development of the market and the market share;
  • Active management of investments in different sectors;
  • Comprehensive policy in asset and liabilities management aiming to optimize the structure, quality and return on assets;
  • Optimization of the structure of raised funds aiming to ensure liquidity and decrease of financial expenses for the group;
  • Effective management of cash flows;
  • Administrative expenses optimization, management of hired services;
  • Human resources management.

Upon occurrence of unexpected events, the incorrect evaluation of current market tendencies, as well as many other micro- and macroeconomic factors could impact the judgment of management. The single way to overcome this risk is work with experienced professionals, maintain and update of fully comprehensive database on development and trends in all markets of operation.

The Group has implemented an integrated risk management system based on the Enterprise Risk Management model. The risk management process covers all the Group's organizational levels and is aimed at identifying, analyzing and limiting risks in all areas of the Group's operations. In particular, the Group minimizes insurance risk through proper selection and active monitoring of the insurance portfolio, matching the duration of asset and liabilities as well as minimizing F/X exposure. An effective risk management system allows the Group to maintain stability and a strong financial position despite the ongoing crisis on the global financial markets.

Risk management in the Group aims to:

  • identify potential events that could impact the Group's operations in terms of achieving business objectives and achievement related risks;
  • manage risk so that the risk level complies with the risk appetite specified and accepted by the Group;
  • ensure that the Group's objectives are attained with a lower than expected risk level.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN RELATED PARTIES IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2018

There were no significant transactions between related parties during the reporting period.

Date: 8 August 2018

Asen Minchev,

Executive Member of the Management Board

Management Board

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of profit or loss For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 30.6.2017
Revenue from operating activities
Revenue from Insurance business 3 458 635 539 127
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 127 243 91 801
Revenue from Leasing business 6 11 560 12 612
Revenue from asset management and brokerage 8 1 761 1 416
Revenue from the activities of the parent company 10 1 258 1 004
600 457 645 960
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of Insurance business 4 (423 076) (508 700)
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (114 610) (80 553)
Expenses of Leasing business 7 (1 817) (1 968)
Expenses of asset management and brokerage 9 (1 298) (957)
Expenses of the activities of the parent company 11 (51) (732)
(540 852) (592 910)
Gross Profit 59 605 53 050
Other income/(expenses), net 12 (2 644) (4 461)
Other operating expenses 13 (37 605) (31 265)
EBITDA 19 356 17 324
Financial expenses 14 (11 259) (9 444)
Financial income 15 41 316
Foreign exchange gains/losses, net 18 944 7
EBTDA 9 082 8 203
Depreciation and amortization 16 (5 001) (4 118)
EBT 4 081 4 085
Tax expenses 17 (2) (159)
Net income for the period 4 079 3 926
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 1 938 2 011
Non-controlling interests 2 141 1 915

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/I. Hristov/ /А. Minchev/ /H.Stoev/

31.7.2018

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 30.6.2017
Profit for the period 44 4 079 3 926
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income to be reclassified to profit or loss in
subsequent periods:
Net (loss)/gain on financial assets available-for-sale 184 46
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 1 234 (392)
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 1 418 (346)
Total comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 5 497 3 580
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 3 235 1 715
Non-controlling interests 2 262 1 865
5 497 3 580

31.7.2018

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/I. Hristov/ /А. Minchev/ /H.Stoev/

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 31.12.2017
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 19 47 581 45 945
Deposits at banks 20 14 445 11 171
*71
Reinsurers' share in technical reserves 21.1 383 818 361 247
Insurance receivables 21.2 85 202 87 941
Trade receivables 22 31 489 27 474
Other receivables 23 34 844 30 822
*71
Machinery, plant and equipment 24, 24.2-5 51 516 44 630
Intangible assets 26 2 276 2 198
Inventory 27 51 461 59 125
Financial assets 28 302 365 327 053
Deferred tax assets 29 13 171 13 184
*71
Land and buildings
24, 24.1 19 618 20 090
Investment property 25 13 259 12 698
Investments in associates and other investments 30 7 646 4 724
Other financial investments 31 2 395 2 391
Non-current receivables 32 107 616 85 908
*71
Goodwill 33 189 813 189 813
TOTAL ASSETS 1 358 515 1 326 414

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (continued) As at June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 31.12.2017
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Issued capital 43.1 197 526 197 526
Treasury shares 43.1 (6 077) (77)
Share Premium 43.2 49 568 49 568
General reserves 7 641 7 641
Revaluation and other reserves (48 568) (57 203)
Retained earnings/(losses) (27 548) (44 825)
Profit for the year 44 1 938 18 174
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 174 480 170 804
Non-controlling interests 45 42 027 43 702
Total equity 216 507 214 506
Subordinated debts 34 28 058 26 058
LIABILITIES
Bank and non-bank loans 35 116 610 99 245
Obligations on bond issues 36 163 267 150 757
Non-current liabilities 37 31 534 30 087
Current liabilities 38 22 245 25 587
Trade and other payables 39 85 776 102 192
Payables to reinsurers and from direct insurance 40 64 305 81 863
Deferred tax liabilities 41 251 284
483 988 490 015
Insurance reserves 42 629 962 595 835
629 962 595 835
Total liabilities and subordinated debts 1 142 008 1 111 908
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1 358 515 1 326 414

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

31.7.2018

/I. Hristov/ /А. Minchev/ /H.Stoev/

These Interim consolidated Financial Statements have been approved from the Board of Directors of Eurohold Bulgaria. The notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements for H1.2018. 15

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 30.6.2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period before tax: 4 081 4 085
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 16 5 001 4 118
Foreign exchange gain/loss (21) 90
Impairment of assets 45 52
Interest expense 12 590 10 987
Interest revenue (5 762) (6 227)
Dividend revenue (113) (159)
Other non-cash adjustments (4 980) (4 511)
Operating profit before change in working capital 10 841 8 435
Change in trade and other receivables 17 273 (69 145)
Change in inventory 7 677 3 162
Change in trade and other payables and other adjustments (5 065) 82 817
Cash generated from operating activities 30 726 25 269
Interest (paid)/received 149 1 149
Income tax paid (468) (585)
Net cash flows from operating activities 30 407 25 833
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4 228) (2 204)
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment 1 249 3 882
Loans granted (23 064) (2 322)
Repayment of loans, including financial leases 18 549 9 144
Interest received on loans granted 781 296
Purchase of investments (110 313) (295 308)
Sale of investments 76 835 288 925
Dividends received 49 188
Effect of exchange rate changes 121 1 099
Other proceeds/(payments) from investing activities, net (1 819) (483)
Net cash flows from investing activities (41 840) 3 217

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued) For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Notes 30.6.2018 30.6.2017
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of shares - 34 000
Proceeds from loans 133 957 216 438
Repayment of loans (106 136) (227 786)
Repayment of financial leases (8 916) (5 274)
Payment of interest, charges, commissions on investment loans (6 716) (3 471)
Dividends paid (244) -
Other proceeds/(payments) from financing activities, net 1 124 (352)
Net cash flows from financing activities 13 069 13 555
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1 636 42 605
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 19 45 945 100 948
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 19 47 581 143 553

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

/I. Hristov/ /А. Minchev/ /H.Stoev/

31.7.2018

Eurohold Bulgaria AD Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN Share
capital
Share
premium
General
reserves
Revaluation
and other
reserves
Retained
earnings/
(losses)
Equity
attributable
to equity
holders of
the parent
Non
controlling
interests
Total
equity
Balance as at 1 January 2017 124 399 39 736 7 641 (56 477) (36 185) 79 114 36 145 115 259
Issue of share capital 70 181 10 854 - - - 81 035 - 81 035
Dividends - - - - (1 613) (1 613) (490) (2 103)
Treasury shares 2 869 (1 022) - - - 1 847 - 1 847
Change in non-controlling interests
without change in control
- - - 481 (7 027) (6 546) 1 684 (4 862)
Profit for the year - - - - 18 174 18 174 6 241 24 415
Other comprehensive income:
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations
- - - (734) - (734) 135 (599)
Change in the fair value of financial
assets available-for-sale
- - - (473) - (473) (13) (486)
Total other comprehensive income - - - (1 207) - (1 207) 122 (1 085)
Total comprehensive income - - - (1 207) 18 174 16 967 6 363 23 330
Balance as of 31 December 2017 197 449 49 568 7 641 (57 203) (26 651) 170 804 43 702 214 506
Balance as at 1 January 2018 197 449 49 568 7 641 (57 203) (26 651) 170 804 43 702 214 506
Treasury shares (6 000) - - - - (6 000) - (6 000)
Dividends - - - - (1 800) (1 800) (244) (2 044)
Change in non-controlling interests
without change in control
- - - 7 338 903 8 241 (3 693) 4 548
Profit for the period - - - - 1 938 1 938 2 141 4 079
Other comprehensive income:
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations
- - - 1 100 - 1 100 134 1 234
Change in the fair value of financial i
assets available-for-sale
- - - 197 - 197 (13) 184
Total other comprehensive income - - - 1 297 - 1 297 121 1 418
Total comprehensive income - - - 1 297 1 938 3 235 2 262 5 497
Balance as of 30 June 2018 191 449 49 568 7 641 (48 568) (25 610) 174 480 42 027 216 507

Prepared by: Signed on behalf of BoD: Procurator:

31.7.2018

/I. Hristov/ /А. Minchev/ /H.Stoev/

Consolidated statement of profit or loss by Business Segments For the period ended June 30, 2018

In thousand BGN 30.6.2018 30.6.2018 30.6.2018 30.6.2018 30.6.2018 30.6.2018 30.6.2018
Asset
manage
Notes Consolidated Insurance
business
Automotive Leasing
business
ment and
brokerage
Parent
company
Elimination
Revenues from operating activities
Revenue from Insurance business 3 458 635 459 396 - - - - (761)
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 127 243 - 131 630 - - - (4 387)
Revenue from Leasing business 6 11 560 - - 12 261 - - (701)
Revenue from asset management and
brokerage 8 1 761 - - - 2 138 - (377)
Revenue from the activities of the parent
company 10 1 258 - - - - 1 834 (576)
600 457 459 396 131 630 12 261 2 138 1 834 (6 802)
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of Insurance business 4 (423 076) (426 828) - - - - 3 752
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (114 610) - (114 628) - - - 18
Expenses of Leasing business 7 (1 817) - - (1 998) - - 181
Expenses of asset management and
brokerage 9 (1 298) - - - (1 299) - 1
Expenses of the activities of the parent
company 11 (51) - - - - (51) -
(540 852) (426 828) (114 628) (1 998) (1 299) (51) 3 952
Gross Profit 59 605 32 568 17 002 10 263 839 1 783 (2 850)
Other income/(expenses), net 12 (2 644) - - (3 446) 19 - 783
Other operating expenses 13 (37 605) (18 876) (13 911) (4 073) (785) (943) 983
EBITDA 19 356 13 692 3 091 2 744 73 840 (1 084)
Financial expenses 14 (11 259) (1 179) (1 401) - - (9 560) 881
Financial income 15 41 - 47 - - - (6)
Foreign exchange gains/losses, net 18 944 - - - - 944 -
EBTDA 9 082 12 513 1 737 2 744 73 (7 776) (209)
Depreciation and amortization 16 (5 001) (979) (1 342) (2 634) (35) (11) -
EBT 4 081 11 534 395 110 38 (7 787) (209)
Taxes 17 (2) - - - (2) - -
Net income for the period 4 079 11 534 395 110 36 (7 787) (209)

Consolidated statement of profit or loss by Business Segments For the period ended June 30, 2017

In thousand BGN 30.6.2017 30.6.2017 30.6.2017 30.6.2017 30.6.2017 30.6.2017 30.6.2017

Asset
Insurance Leasing manage
ment and
Parent
Notes Consolidated business Automotive business brokerage company Elimination
Revenues from operating activities
Revenue from Insurance business 3 539 127 540 003 - - - - (876)
Revenue from car sales and after sales 5 91 801 - 95 349 - - - (3 548)
Revenue from Leasing business 6 12 612 - - 13 113 - - (501)
Revenue from asset management and
brokerage 8 1 416 - - - 1 931 - (515)
Revenue from the activities of the parent
company 10 1 004 - - - - 2 627 (1 623)
645 960 540 003 95 349 13 113 1 931 2 627 (7 063)
Expenses of operating activities
Expenses of Insurance business 4 (508 700) (511 794) - - - - 3 094
Cost of cars and spare parts sold (80 553) - (80 562) - - - 9
Expenses of Leasing business 7 (1 968) - - (2 082) - - 114
Expenses of asset management and
brokerage 9 (957) - - - (958) - 1
Expenses of the activities of the parent
company 11 (732) - - - - (813) 81
(592 910) (511 794) (80 562) (2 082) (958) (813) 3 299
Gross Profit 53 050 28 209 14 787 11 031 973 1 814 (3 764)
Other income/(expenses), net 12 (4 461) - - (5 154) - - 693
Other operating expenses 13 (31 265) (14 978) (11 708) (3 699) (772) (960) 852
EBITDA 17 324 13 231 3 079 2 178 201 854 (2 219)
Financial expenses 14 (9 444) (1 196) (1 604) - - (8 335) 1 691
Financial income 15 316 - 327 - - - (11)
Foreign exchange gains/losses, net 18 7 - - - - 7 -
EBTDA 8 203 12 035 1 802 2 178 201 (7 474) (539)
Depreciation and amortization 16 (4 118) (672) (1 358) (2 056) (28) (4) -
EBT 4 085 11 363 444 122 173 (7 478) (539)
Taxes 17 (159) (147) (10) - (2) - -
Net income for the period 3 926 11 216 434 122 171 (7 478) (539)

These Interim consolidated Financial Statements have been approved from the Board of Directors of Eurohold Bulgaria. The notes are an integral part of the interim consolidated financial statements for H1.2018. 15

Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for H1.2018

Found in 1996, Eurohold Bulgaria AD operates in Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. The company is an owner of a great number of subsidiaries in the insurance, financial service and car sale sectors.

1. DETAILS ABOUT THE ECONOMIC GROUP

Eurohold Bulgaria AD (parent company) is a public joint stock company established by virtue of article 122 of the Public Offering of Securities Act and article 261 of the Commerce Act.

The parent company is registered in Sofia City Court under corporate file 14436/2006 and is established by merger of Eurohold AD registered under corporate file № 13770/1996 as per the inventory of Sofia City Court and Starcom Holding AD registered under corporate file № 6333/1995 as per the inventory of Sofia City Court.

The seat and registered address of Eurohold Bulgaria AD are as follows: city of Sofia, 43 Christopher Columbus Blvd.

The parent company has the following managing bodies: General Meeting of Shareholders, Supervisory Board /two-tier system/ and Management Board, with the following members as at 30.6.2018:

Supervisory Board:

Assen Milkov Christov – Chairman; Dimitar Stoyanov Dimitrov – Deputy Chairman; Radi Georgiev Georgiev – Member; Kustaa Lauri Ayma – Independent member; Lyubomir Stoev – Indendent member.

Management board:

Kiril Ivanov Boshov - Chairman, Executive Member; Assen Mintchev Mintchev – Executive Member; Velislav Milkov Hristov – Member; Assen Emanouilov Assenov – Member; Dimitar Kirilov Dimitrov – Member; Razvan Stefan Lefter – Member.

As at 30.6.2018, the Company is represented and managed by Kiril Ivanov Boshov and Assen Mintchev Mintchev – Executive Members of the Management Board, and Hristo Stoev – Procurator, jointly by the one of the executive members and the Procurator of the Company.

1.1 Scope of activities

The scope of activities of the parent company is as follows: acquisition, management, assessment and sales of participations in Bulgarian and foreign companies, acquisition, management and sales of bonds, acquisition, assessment and sales of patents, granting patent use licenses to companies in which the parent company participates, funding companies, in which the parent company participates.

1.2 Structure of the economic group

The investment portfolio of Eurohold Bulgaria AD comprises three economic sectors: insurance, finance and automobile. The insurance sector has the biggest share in the holding's portfolio, and the automobile sector is the newest line.

Companies involved in the consolidation and percentage of participation in equity

Insurance Sector

% of
participation in
the share capital
30.6.2018
% of
participation in
the share capital
2017
90.74% 89.36%
98.22% 98.21%
98.50% 98.50%
93.36% 93.36%
100.00% 100.00%
100.00% 100.00%
98.32% 98.32%

*direct participation

Finance Sector

Company % of
participation in
the share capital
30.6.2018
% of
participation in
the share capital
2017
Euro Finance AD * 99.99% 99.99%
Eurolease Group EAD*
Indirect participation through
Eurolease Group EAD:
100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Auto EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Auto Romania AD 77.98% 77.98%
Eurolease Auto Romania AD through
Euroins Romania Insurance AD
22.02% 22.02%
Eurolease Auto DOOEL, Macedonia 100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Rent A Car EOOD 100.00% 100.00%
Eurolease Auto Retail EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Autoplaza EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Sofia Motors EOOD 100.00% 100.00%

*direct participation

In 2017 the company Eurolease Auto Retail EAD was established.

Automobile Sector

% of % of
participation in
the share capital
participation in
the share capital
Company 30.6.2018 2017
Auto Union AD* 99.99% 99.99%
Indirect participation through AU
AD:
Bulvaria Varna EOOD 100.00% 100.00%
N Auto Sofia AD 100.00% 100.00%
Espas Auto through N Auto Sofia
EAD
51.00% 51.00%
EA Properties EOOD 51.00% 51.00%
Daru Car AD 99.84% 99.84%
Auto Italia EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Bulvaria Holding EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Sofia Auto Bulvaria OOD 51.00% -
Star Motors EOOD 100.00% 100.00%
Star Motors DOOEL, Macedonia
through Star Motors EOOD
100.00% 100.00%
Star Моторс SH.P.K. through Star
Motors EOOD
100.00% 100.00%
Auto Union Service EOOD 100.00% 100.00%
Motobul EAD 100.00% 100.00%
Bopar Pro S.R.L., Romania through
Motobul EOOD
99.00% 99.00%

*direct participation

2. SUMMARY OF THE GROUP'S ACCOUNTING POLICY

2.1 Basis for Preparation of the Financial Statement

The interim consolidated financial statements of Eurohold Bulgaria AD are prepared in compliance with all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), interpretations of the Standing Interpretation Committee (SIC), interpretations of the IFRS interpretation committee (IFRIC), which are effectively in force and are adopted by the Commission of the European Union.

The Group has considered all standards and interpretations applicable to its activity as at the date of preparation of the present financial statement.

The interim consolidated financial statement is drafted in compliance with the historic cost principle, excluding those financial instruments and financial liabilities, which are measured at fair value. The report are drafted in accordance with the principle of going concern, which assumes that the company will continue to operate in the near future.

2.2 Comparative Data

The group keeps on presenting the information in the financial statements during the periods. Whenever needed, comparative data are reclassified in order to achieve comparability between the changes in the presentation for the current year.

2.3 Consolidation

Consolidated financial statements comprise consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of profit or loss, consolidated statement of other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of cash flows and consolidated statement of changes in equity as at 30.6.2018.

These statements comprise the holding – parent company and all subsidiaries. A subsidiary is consolidated by the parent company through the direct or indirect holding of more than 50% of the voting shares in the capital or through the ability to manage its financial and operational policy for the purposes of obtaining economic benefits from its operations.

The method of full consolidation is applied. Statements are aggregated line by line, and items such as assets and liabilities, properties, income and expenses are summed up. All internal transactions and balances between the group companies are eliminated. Opposing elements: equity, financial, trade, calculation of goodwill as at the date of acquisition, are eliminated.

Non-controlled participation in the net assets of subsidiaries is defined in accordance with the shareholding structure of such subsidiaries as at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.

With regard to business combinations comprising group entities or business subject to joint control, the Group has chosen to apply the purchase method in accordance with IFRS 3 – Business Combinations. The Group has chosen the accounting policy with regard to these transactions, as for the time being they do not fall within the scope of application of IFRS 3 and the existing IFRSs do not provide any guidance to this effect. In accordance with IAS 8, when there is no standard or interpretation that are particularly application to an operation, another vent or condition, the management uses its own judgments to develop and apply the accounting policy.

Principles of Consolidation

Business combinations are accounted by using the purchase method. This method requires the investor to recognize the acquired identifiable assets, undertaken liabilities and the participation, which is not a control in the investee, separately from the goodwill as at the date of acquisition. Expenses that are directly related to the acquisition are stated in the statement of profit or loss for the period.

Acquired identifiable assets and undertaken liabilities and contingent liabilities in a business combination are measured at fair value at the date

of acquisition, irrespective of the level of noncontrolled participation. The Group is able to measure participations, which are not control in the investee either at fair value, or as a proportionate share in the identifiable net assets of the investee.

The excess of the acquisition price over the share of the investor in the net fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the investee is stated as goodwill. In case the acquisition price is less than the investor's share in the fair value of the net assets of the company, the difference is recognised directly in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Separately recognised goodwill with regard to the acquisition of subsidiaries is always tested for impairment at least once a year. Goodwill impairment losses are not subsequently reimbursed. Profits or losses from sale (disposal) of a subsidiary by the Group also comprise the book value of the goodwill deducted for the sold (disposed) company.

Recognised goodwill is affiliated to a specific cash inflow generating unit yet at the realization of a business combination, and such unit is applied for the impairment tests. When defining the cash flow generating units, the Group takes into account the units that have been expected to generate future economic benefits upon the acquisition through the business combination, and with regard to which the goodwill has occurred.

Non-controlling participation transactions

The Group treats the operations with noncontrolling participation as transactions with entities holding Group's equity instruments. The effects from sale of shares of the parent company, without losing control, to the holders of non-controlling participations are not treated as elements of the current profit or loss of the Group, but as movement within the components of its equity. And vice versa, upon purchases by the parent company, without acquiring control, of additional shares in the participation of holders of non-controlling participations, every difference between the amount paid and the respective acquired share from the book value of the subsidiary's net assets is recognised directly in the consolidated statement of equity, usually as "retained earnings/ (non-covered loss)".

When the Group does not have control and significant influence any more, every minority investment remaining as a share in the capital of the respective company is revaluated at fair value, and the difference up to the book value is recognised in the current profit or loss, whereas all amounts recognised before in other elements of the comprehensive income, are stated as like as for operation of direct disposal of all associated to the initial investment (in the subsidiary or associate), respectively.

2.4 Functional and Reporting Currency

The Bulgarian Lev (BGN) is the functional and reporting currency of the group. Data presented in the consolidated statements and the annexes thereto are in thousand BGN (000'BGN). Since 1 January 1999, the Bulgarian Lev is pegged to the EURO at the exchange rate: BGN 1, 95583 for EUR 1. Cash, receivables and payables denominated in foreign currency are reported in the BGN equivalent on the basis of the exchange rate as at the date of the operation and are revaluated on annual basis using the official exchange rate of the Bulgarian National Bank on the last working day of the year.

2.5 Accounting Assumptions and Accounting Estimates

Upon preparing the financial statement in compliance with IAS, the management of the Group is required to apply accounting estimates and assumptions, which affect the reported assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of the contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the balance sheet. Despite the estimates are based on the management's knowledge of current developments, the actual results may vary from the estimates used.

Deferred tax assets

Tax loss

The assessment of probability for future taxable income for the utilisation of deferred tax assets is based on the last approved budget forecast adjusted with regard to material untaxable income and expenses and specific restrictions for carrying forward unused tax losses or credits. If a reliable estimate for taxable income suggests the probable use of deferred tax asset, in particular in case the asset may be used without time limit, then the deferred tax asset is recognised in full. The recognition of deferred tax assets that are subject to specific legal or economic restrictions or uncertainty should be judged by the management on case by case basis on the grounds of specific facts and circumstances.

Inventories – Impairment

As at the end of the reporting period, the management reviews the available inventories – supplies, goods, in order to identify if there are inventories whose net realizable value is less than their book value. No indications for impairment of inventories have been found during the review as at 30.6.2018.

Impairment of property, plant, machinery and equipment

In accordance with the requirements of IAS 36, as at the end of the reporting period the management judges if there are indications that the value of an asset within the property, plant and equipment is impaired. In case such indications exist, the replacement cost of this asset is measured and the impairment loss is calculated. As at 30.6.2018, no impairment of property, plant, machinery and equipment has been stated.

Actuarial valuations

When defining the current value of long-term employee benefits upon retirement, calculations of certified actuaries are used based on assumptions for mortality, staff turnover rate, future level of salaries and discount factor, which assumptions are estimated by the management as reasonable and appropriate for the Group.

Impairment of goodwill

The Group makes a test for impairment of goodwill at least once a year. The refundable amounts from cash generating units are defined on the basis of their value in use or their fair value, without calculation of the sale cost.

Impairment of borrowings and receivables

The Group uses an adjustment account to report the impairment of difficultly collectible and uncollectible receivables from counterparties. The management judges the adequacy of this impairment on the basis of age analysis of receivables, previous experience about the level of derecognition of uncollectible receivables, and analysis of the counterparty's solvency, amendments of contractual payment terms and conditions, etc. If the financial position and performance of the counterparties become worse than the expected, the value of receivables that should be derecognised during the next reporting periods may be higher than the one expected as at the reporting date.

Fair value of financial instruments

The management uses techniques to measure the fair value of financial instruments if here are no quoted prices at active market. Detailed information about the assumptions used are presented in the explanatory notes to the financial assets and liabilities. When applying assessment techniques, the management uses, to the maximum extent, market data and assumptions, that market stakeholders would adopt upon assessing a financial instrument. In case there are no applicable market data, the management uses its best estimate of assumptions that the market stakeholders would make. These assessments may differ from the actual prices that would be defined in an arm's length transaction between informed and willing parties at the end of the reporting period.

2.6 Income

Group's income is recognized on the accrual basis and to the extent economic benefits are obtained by the Group and as far as the income may be reliably measured.

Upon sales of goods income is recognized when all material risks and benefits from the title of goods are transferred to the buyer.

Upon provision of services, income is recognized considering the stage of completion of the transaction as at the date of the balance sheet, if such stage may be reliably measured, as well as the costs incurred for the transaction.

Dividend income is recognized upon certifying the right to obtain them.

In the consolidated statement of profit or loss, dividends declared for the financial year by the subsidiaries are recognised as intra-account and are thus eliminated and are not taken in consideration upon calculation of the financial performance.

Eurohold Group generates financial income from the following activities:

  • Operations with investments;
  • Dividends;
  • Interests from granted loans.

2.7 Expenses

Group's expenses are recognized at the time of occurrence thereof and on the accrual and comparability basis.

Administrative expenses are recognized as expenses incurred during the year and are relevant to the management and administration of the Group companies, ng expenses that relate to the administrative staff, officers, office expenses, and other outsourcing.

Financial expenses include: expenses incurred in relation to investment operations, losses from financial instruments operations and currency operations, expenses on interest under granted bank loans and obligatory issues, as well as fees and commissions.

Prepaid expenses (deferred expenses) are carried forward for recognition as current expenses for the period in which the contracts they pertain to are performed.

Other operating income and expenses include items of secondary character in relation to the main activity of the Group.

2.8 Interest

Interest income and expenses are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss using the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the rate for discounting the expected cash payments and proceeds during the term of the financial asset or liability up to the net book value of the respective asset or liability. The effective interest rate is calculated upon the initial recognition of the financial asset or liability and is not adjusted subsequently.

The calculation of the effective interest rate includes all received or paid commissions, transaction costs, as well as discounts or premiums, which are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Transaction costs are the inherent costs directly attributable to the financial asset or liability acquisition, issue or derecognition.

Interest income and expenses stated in the consolidated statement of profit or loss include: interest recognized on the basis of effective interest rate under financial assets and liabilities carried at amortized value.

Unearned financial income (interest) is the difference between the gross and net investment in the lease, whereas the gross investment in a lease is the amount of minimum lease payments and the non-guaranteed residual value charged by the lessor. Interest income under lease operations (financial income) is distributed for the term of validity of the lease and is recognised on the basis of constant periodic rate of return of the lessor's net investment.

2.9 Fees and commissions

Fee and commission income and expenses which are an integral part of the effective interest rate for a financial asset or liability, are included in the calculation of the effective interest rate.

Other fee and commission income, including logistic services fees, insurance and other intermediation fees, is recognized upon providing the respective services.

The other fee and commission costs relevant mainly to banking services are recognized upon receipt of the respective services.

2.10 Reporting by segments

An operating segment is a component of the Group, which deals with activities that can generate income and incur expenses related to transactions with any of the other Group's components.

For management purposes, the Group is organised in business units on the basis of the products and services they offer and provide, and includes the following segments subject to reporting:

Insurance:

• Insurance services

Financial services:

  • Lease services
  • Investment intermediation

Automobiles:

  • Sale of new cars
  • Car repair services
  • Rent-a-car

2.10.1 Insurance activities

Recognition and measurement of insurance contracts

Non-life insurance premiums

Non-life insurance premiums are accounted on annual basis. Gross written premiums under nonlife insurance are premiums under contracts for direct insurance or co-insurance, which are entered into during the year, although the premiums may be fully or partially relate to a later accounting period. Premiums are disclosed gross of commissions payable to brokers.

The earned part of written insurance premiums, including for unexpired insurance contracts, is recognised as income. Written insurance premiums are recognised as at the date of entering into the insurance contract.

Premiums paid to reinsurers are recognised as an expense in accordance with the received reinsurance services.

Health insurance premiums

Written health insurance premiums are recognised as income on the basis of the annual premium due by the insured individuals for the premium period beginning during the financial year, or the lump-sum premium payable for the whole period

of cover for one year health insurance contracts entered into during the financial year.

Gross written premiums from health insurance are not recognised when the future cash inflows related thereto are uncertain. Written health insurance premiums are stated gross of commissions payable to agents.

Life insurance premiums

Written premiums from life insurance are recognised as income on the basis of the annual premium due by the insured persons for the premium period beginning during the financial year, or the lump-sum premium payable for the whole period of cover for policies entered into during the financial year.

Gross written premiums from are not recognised when the future cash inflows related thereto are uncertain. Written premiums are stated gross of commissions payable to agents.

Unearned premium reserve

Unearned premium reserve comprises that part of written gross insurance/ health insurance premiums that is calculated to be earned during the next or subsequent financial periods. Unearned premium reserve comprises the insurance premiums charged and recognised as income during the reporting period, less ceded premiums to reinsurers, which should be recognised during the next financial year or during subsequent financial periods. The reserve is calculated individually for each insurance/ health insurance contract by using a proportionate method on daily basis. The unearned premium reserve is calculated net of commissions to brokers, advertising and other acquisition costs.

Unexpired risk reserve

This reserve is established to cover risks for the time between the end of the reporting period and the date on which the respective insurance/ health insurance contract expires, in order to cover payments and expenses that are expected to exceed the established unearned premium reserve.

Compensations incurred under non-life insurance and health insurance and reserves for pending claims

Compensations incurred with regard to non-life insurance and health insurance comprise compensations and their administration costs payable during the financial year, together with the change in the pending claims reserve.

The management believes that the gross pending claims reserve and the respective share of the reinsurer's reserve are presented fairly based on the information available as at the date of the consolidated financial statements. The final liability will be changed as a result of subsequent information and events and may require material adjustment of the amount accrued initially. Adjustments in the pending claims reserve found during previous years are stated in the financial statements for the period in which such adjustments have been made, and are disclosed independently, if they are material. The methods used and the assessments made for the accrual of the reserve are subject to regular review.

Reinsurance

In its principal activity, Group's insurance companies cede risk to reinsurers with view of decreasing their potential net losses through risk differentiation.

Reinsurance activity does not release the direct obligations of the respective company to the insured persons.

Reinsurance assets comprise the balance payable by reinsurance companies for ceded insurance liabilities. The amounts to be reimbursed by reinsurers are calculated in a way similar to the way for calculation of the reserves for pending claims or for settled claims related to reinsurance policies.

Premiums and claims related to these reinsurance contracts are considered income and expenses in the same way as they would be considered if reinsurance was a direct activity, while taking into account the classification of reinsurance business' products.

Ceded (or accepted) premiums and reimbursed compensations (or paid claims) are stated in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and the consolidated statement of financial position as gross amounts.

Contracts which cede material insurance risk are accounted as insurance contracts. The amounts refundable under these contracts are recognised during the year of occurrence of the respective claim.

Premiums for long-term reinsurance contracts are accounted in parallel with the term of validity of the related insurance policies by using assumptions similar to those for the accounting of the respective policies.

The replacement cost of receivables under reinsurance contracts is subject to impairment review at each date of the consolidated statement of financial position. Such assets are impaired if there is objective evidence as a result of event that has occurred after their initial recognition.

Deferred acquisition expenses

Deferred acquisition expenses are the amount of acquisition expenses deducted upon calculating the unearned premium reserve. They are defined as that part of the acquisition costs under the contracts valid as at the end of the period, which are estimated as a percentage in the insurance technical schedule and relevant to the time between the end of the reporting period and the date of expiration of the term of validity of the insurance/ health insurance contract. Current acquisition expenses are recognised in full as an expense during the reporting period.

Acquisition expenses

Commission expenses comprise charged broker's commissions, expenses for share in the result, which are accrued in favour of the insured/ health insured persons in case of low claims ratio. Indirect acquisition costs comprise expenses for advertising and expenses incurred for entering into/ renewal of insurance/ health insurance contracts.

2.10.2 Lease activities

The lease activity of the Group is related to the lease of motor vehicles and other industrial equipment, real estates, etc. under financial and operating lease agreements.

Finance lease is an agreement by virtue of which the lessor gives the lessee the right to use an asset for an agreed time period for consideration. The lease is reported as finance lease when the lessor transfers with the agreement all substantial risks and benefits related to the ownership of the asset to the lessee.

Typical indicators reviewed by the Group to identify whether all substantial risks and benefits are transferred are as follows: present value of minimum lease payments in comparison to the beginning of the lease; term of validity of the lease in comparison to the economic life of the leased asset; whether the lessee will acquire the title of the leased asset at the end of the finance lease term of validity. All other leases that do not transfer substantially all risks and benefits of the ownership of the asset are classified as operating lease.

Minimum lease payments

Minimum lease payments are those payments that the lessee will make or may be obliged to make during the term of validity of the lease. From Group perspective, minimum lease payments also comprise the residual value of the asset guaranteed by a third party not related to the Group, provided such party is financially capable to perform its engagements under the guarantee or the repurchase agreement. In the minimum lease payments, the Group also comprises the price of exercising possible option that the lessee has to purchase the asset, whereas it is to a great extent certain at the beginning of the lease that the option will be exercised.

Minimum lease payments do not include amounts related to conditional leases, as well as service and tax expenses, which are paid by the Group and are subsequently re-invoiced to the lessee.

Beginning of the lease and beginning of the term of validity of the lease

There is a difference between the beginning of the lease and the beginning of the term of validity of the lease. The beginning of the lease is the earlier than the two dates – of the lease agreement or the parties' binding with the main conditions of the lease. As at this date: the lease is classified as finance or operating lease; and in case of finance lease, the amounts that should be recognised at the beginning of the term of validity of the lease are defined. The beginning of the term of validity of the lease is the date on which the lessee may exercise its right to use the leased asset. This is also the date on which the Group initially recognizes the receivable under the lease.

Initial and subsequent measurement

Initially the Group recognizes receivable under lease that is equal to its net investment, which comprises the present value of minimum lease payments and every non-guaranteed residual value for the Group. The present value is calculated by discounting the minimum lease payments due with an interest rate inherent to the lease. Initial direct expenses are included in the calculation of the receivable under finance lease. During the term of validity of the lease, the Group accrues financial income (interest income from finance lease) over the net investment.

Receivables under finance lease

Received lease payments are considered a decrease of the net investment (repayment of principal) and recognition of financial income in a way that ensures permanent rate of return of the net investment. Subsequently, the net investment in financial leases is stated net, after offsetting individual and portfolio provisions for incollectibility.

2.10.3 Financial intermediation-related activity

The financial intermediation activity is related to transactions with financial instruments. They are classified as held for trading.

Financial instruments are measured upon acquisition at cost, which comprises their fair value plus all transaction-related expenses.

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, which is the sales, stock exchange or market price.

The Group states its financial assets in the following way:

• Securities of Bulgarian issuers traded on BSE – Sofia AD – the mean weighted price of the transactions they have made on regulated market for the closest day of the last 30-days' period in which such securities have been traded in an amount not less than the amount of securities held by the subsidiary Euro-Finance AD. If there is not transaction made, the market price of the securities is defined on the basis of the "ask" rate announced on the regulated market for the respective session of the closest day of the last 30-days period;

  • Shares in foreign currency of foreign issuers at market prices of the foreign stock exchanges: FRANKFURT, XETRA, NASDAQ;
  • Government securities issued by the Bulgarian government – the market price is the price quoted by the Bulgarian National Bank or the primary dealers of government securities within the meaning of Ordinance № 5/ 1998;
  • Securities issued by Bulgarian nongovernmental issuers – market price of REUTERS;
  • Securities issued and guaranteed by foreign countries and securities issued by foreign nongovernmental issuers – market price of REUTERS.

Derivatives

Derivatives are off-balance financial instruments whose value is measured on the basis of interest rates, foreign exchange rates, or other market prices. Derivatives are effective means to manage the market risk and to limit the exposure to specific counterparty.

Most frequently used derivatives are:

  • Currency swap;
  • Interest swap;
  • Floors and caps;
  • Forward currency and interest contracts;
  • Futures;
  • Options.

The conditions and time periods under the contracts are defined by means of standard documents.

With regard to derivatives, the same procedures for control of market and credit risk are applied, as for the other financial instruments. They are aggregated with the other exposures for the purposes of monitoring the general exposure to a specific counterparty and are managed within the frames of the limits approved for the respective counterparty.

Derivatives are held both for trading and as hedging instruments used for the management of the interest and currency risk. Derivatives held for trading are measured at fair value and profits and losses are stated in the consolidated statement of profit or loss as a result of trade operations.

Derivatives used as hedging instruments are recognised in accordance with the accounting treatment of the hedged item.

Criteria for recognition of a derivative as a hedging instrument is the existence of documented evidence for the intention to hedge a specific instrument and such hedging instrument should ensure reliable basis for elimination of the risk.

When a hedged exposure is closed, the hedging instrument is recognised as held for trading at fair value. The profit and loss are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, analogically to the hedged instrument.

Hedging transactions that are terminated before the hedged exposure are measured at fair value and the profit or loss are stated for the period of existence of the hedged exposure.

2.11 Taxes

Income tax

The current tax includes the tax amount, which should be paid over the expected taxable profit for the period on the basis of the effective tax rate or the tax rate applicable on the day of preparation of the consolidated statement of financial position and all adjustments of due tax for previous years.

Current income taxes of the Bulgarian Group companies are defined in compliance with the requirements of the Bulgarian tax legislation – the Corporate Income Tax Act. The nominal tax rate in Bulgaria for 2018 is 10 % (2017: 10%).

The foreign subsidiaries are subject to taxation in accordance with the requirements of the respective tax legislations of the countries, with the following tax rates:

Country Tax rate
2018 2017
Romania 16% 16%
Macedonia 10% 10%
Ukraine 18% 18%

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is calculated using the balance sheet method for all temporary differences between the book value as per the financial statements and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

The deferred tax is calculated on the basis of the tax rate that is expected to be effective upon the realization of the asset or the settlement of the liability. The effect from changes in the tax rates on the deferred tax is reported in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, except in cases when it concerns amounts, which are earlier accrued or reported directly in equity.

Deferred tax asset is recognised only to the amount to which it is expected to gain future profits against which unused tax losses or tax credit can be used. Deferred tax assets are decreased in accordance with the decrease of the probability for realisation of tax benefits.

As at 30.6.2018, the deferred income taxes of the Group companies are measured at a tax rate valid for 2018, which is in the amount of 10% for the Bulgarian companies, and for the foreign companies it is as follows:

Country Tax rate for 2018
Romania 16%
Macedonia 10%
Ukraine 18%

2.12. Non-current assets

2.12.1 Property, plant, machinery and equipment

Fixed tangible assets are measured at acquisition cost, less the amount of accrued amortization and possible impairment losses.

The Group has fixed the value of capitalization threshold to BGN 700, under which acquired assets, regardless if they have the characteristics of fixed assets, are reported as current expenses at the time of acquisition thereof.

Initial acquisition

Fixed tangible assets are initially measured:

At acquisition cost, which includes: purchase price (including duties and non-refundable taxes), all direct costs for bringing the asset into working condition according to its purpose – for assets acquired from external sources;

At fair value: for assets obtained as a result of a charitable transaction;

At evaluation: approved by the court and all direct costs for bringing the asset into working condition according to its purpose – for assets acquired as a contribution of physical assets.

Borrowing costs directly related to acquisition, construction or production of eligible assets are included in the acquisition cost (cost) of this asset. All other borrowing costs are reported on current basis in the profit or loss for the period.

Subsequent measurement

The Group has chosen the cost model under IAS 16 – historic price of acquisition, less accrued amortisation and accumulated impairment losses, as an approach for subsequent book value of property, plant and equipment.

Subsequent expenses

Subsequent expenses for repairs and maintenance are stated in the consolidated statement of profit or loss at the time of incurrence thereof, unless there is clear evidence that their incurrence will result in increased economic benefits from the use of the asset. In this case, these expenses are capitalized in the carrying amount of the asset.

Sales profits and losses

Upon sales of fixed assets, the difference between the book value and the sales price of the asset is reported as profit or loss in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Fixed tangible assets are derecognized from the balance sheet upon sale or when the asset is finally decommissioned and no further economic benefits are expected after derecognition thereof.

Amortisation methods

The Group applies the straight-line method of amortization. Amortization of assets begins from the month following the month of acquisition thereof. Land and assets in process of construction are not depreciated. The useful life by groups of assets depends on: the usual wear and tear, equipment specificity, future intentions for use and the probable moral aging.

The estimated useful lives by groups of assets are as follows:

Group of assets Useful life
in years
Buildings 25-46
Plant and equipment 3-10
Vehicles 4-6
Fixtures and fittings 3-19
Computers 2-5

Impairment

The book values of fixed tangible assets are subject to review for impairment, when events or changes in circumstances have occurred, which evidence that the book value might permanently differ from their recoverable amount. If there are indicators that the estimated recoverable value is less than their net book value, the latter is adjusted up to the recoverable value of assets.

Impairment losses are recognised as an expense in the consolidated statement of profit or loss during the year of occurrence thereof.

2.12.2 Fixed intangible assets

Intangible assets are stated in the consolidated financial statements at cost, less accrued amortisation and possible impairment losses.

The Group applies the straight-linear method for amortisation of intangible assets with fixed useful life of 5-7 years.

The book value of intangible assets is subject to review for impairment when there are events or changes in circumstances that identify that the book value could exceed their recoverable value.

2.12.3 Investment property

Investment property is a property that is held for the purposes generating income from rent or capital profit or both, but not for sale in the ordinary course of business of the Group, or for use of services or administrative needs.

Investment properties are measured on the basis of present fair value, whereas each change is stated as profit or loss.

2.13 Pension and other employee benefits under the labour and social legislation

Employment and social insurance relationships with workers and employees in the Group are governed by the provisions of the Labour Code and the provisions of the applicable social insurance legislation for the companies operating in Bulgaria, of the Romanian Code – for the companies in Romania, of the labour legislation for the companies in Ukraine, of the labour legislation for the companies in Macedonia.

Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits are measured at non-discounted basis and are stated as an expense whent the related services are provided. A liability is recongised for the amount that is expected to be paid under a short-term bonus in cash or profit sharing plans, provided the Group has legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of previous services provided by an employee, and this obligation may be reliably measured.

The Group recognises as an obligation the nondiscounted amount of measured expenses for paid annual leave expected to be paid to the employees in return of their service for the previous reporting period.

Defined contribution plans

Defined contribution plan is a plan for postemployment benefits in accordance with which the Group pays contributions to another person and does not have any legal or constructive obligations to make further payments. The Bulgarian government is responsible for providing pensions under the defined contribution plans. The group's engagement costs for transferring contributions under defined contribution plans are recognised currently in profit and loss.

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits are recognised as an expense when the Group has clear engagements, without actual opportunity to withdraw, with an official detailed plan either for termination of employment relations before the normal

retirement date, or for payment of compensation upon termination as a result of proposal for voluntary retirement.

Benefits upon voluntary retirement are recognised as an expense if the Group has made an official proposal for voluntary termination and the offer would be probably accepted, and the number of employees who has accepted the offer may be reliably measured. If compensations are payable for more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period, they are discounted up to their present value.

2.14 Financial assets

2.14.1 Investments in non-current financial assets

Entities in which the Group holds between 20% and 50% of the voting right and have significant influence but is not able to exercise control functions, are considered associates.

Investments in associated companies are reported by using the equity method. By using the equity method, the investment in the associated company is carried in the statement of financial position at acquisition cost, plus the changes in the share in the net assets of the associated entity after the acquisition. The goodwill related to the associated entity is included in the net book value of the investment and is not amortized. The consolidated statement of profit or loss presents the results from the associate's business. The profit share is shown on the face side of the statement.

2.14.2 Investments in Financial Instruments

Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial assets stated at fair value in the profit or loss, as loans and receivables, heldto-maturity investments, available-for-sale financial assets or derivatives defined as hedging instruments in effective hedge, where appropriate. The Group classifies its financial instruments at their initial recognition.

Financial assets of the Group include cash and short-term deposits, trade and other receivables, financial instruments and financial instrument derivatives quoted and unquoted on the stock exchange.

Cash

Cash comprise cash on hand, current accounts and short-term deposits in banks with original maturity of up to 3 moths.

Term deposits in banks

Bank deposits are receivables from banks from invested free monetary resources in the form of term deposits with original maturity exceeding 3 months. Deposits are measured and stated in the consolidated statement of financial position at amortised cost.

Financial Assets at Fair Value in Profit or Loss

Financial assets at fair value in profit or loss include financial assets held for trading and those designated at fair value at inception.

Financial assets, which are usually acquired for the purposes of selling in the near term, are classified as held for trading.

Investments Held-to-Maturity

Investments held-to-maturity are financial assets, which are non-derivative and have fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity, that the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.

Initially, these investments are recognized at acquisition cost, which includes the amount of consideration paid for acquisition of the investment. All transaction costs directly related to the acquisition are also included in the acquisition cost. After the initial measurement, held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortized cost by using the method of the effective interest rate. Gains and losses from held-to-maturity investments are recognized in the statement of profit or lost and other comprehensive income when the investment is derecognized or impaired.

Loans and Other Receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.

Such financial assets are initially recognized at acquisition cost, which is the fair value paid for acquisition of financial assets. All directly attributable acquisition transaction costs are also included in the acquisition cost. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses from loans and receivables are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, when derecognized and impaired, as well as through the process of amortisation.

Financial Assets Available for Sale

Financial assets available for sale are nonderivative financial assets that are so classified and are not classified in any of the three categories listed above.

Initially, these investments are presented at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets available for sale are measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses from fair value are carried in separate item of the other comprehensive income until the financial assets are not derecognized or are not defined as impaired. Upon derecognition or impairment, cumulative gains and losses previously recognized in equity, are recognized in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are classified as held-for-trading, unless they are effective hedging instruments. All derivatives are carried as assets, when their fair values are positive and as liabilities when the fair values are negative.

2.15 Inventories

Supplies and goods are measured at delivery value. Their value is equal to the sum of all purchase costs as well as any other costs incurred in relation to the delivery thereof at their current location and condition.

Supplies and goods are derecognised at their consumption at specifically defined or mean weighted value, depending on the segments.

The net realisable value of inventories is stated at sales price, less the completion costs and the expenses incurred for the realisation of the sale and is defined with view of the marketing, moral aging and development of expected sales prices.

When the carrying amount of inventories is higher than their net realisable value, it is reduced to the amount of the net realisable value. The decrease is stated as other current expenses.

2.16 Short-term receivables

Receivables are measured at amortized cost, which usually corresponds to the nominal value. Impairment is estimated for the purposes of meeting the expected loss on the basis of separate measurement of individual arrangements.

2.17 Liability provisions

Liability provisions include expected costs related to obligations under guarantees, restructuring, etc., as well as deferred tax assets.

2.18 Equity

Equity is presented at its nominal value pursuant to the court decisions for its registration.

Equity that is not held by the economic group /non-controlled participation/ is part of the net assets, including of the net result of the subsidiaries for the year, which may be attributed to participations that are not directly or indirectly held by the parent company.

2.19 Earning per share

The basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net profit or loss for the period that is subject to distribution among shareholders – holders of ordinary shares, by the mean weighted number of ordinary shares held during the period.

The mean weighted number of shares is the number of ordinary shares held at the beginning of the period adjusted with the number of redeemed ordinary shares and the number of newly issued shares multiplied by the average time factor. Such factor expresses the number of days in which the respective shares have been held towards the total number of days during the period.

Upon capitalisation, bonus issue or fractioning, the number of outstanding ordinary shares until the date of such event is adjusted to reflect the proportionate change in the number of outstanding ordinary shares as if the event has occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Earnings per shares with decreased value are not calculated as no potential shares with decreased value are issued.

2.20 Liabilities

Financial liabilities are recognized during the loan period with the amount of gained proceeds, principal, less the transaction expenses. During subsequent periods financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, equal to the capitalized value, when applying the effective interest rate method. In the consolidated statement of profit or loss, loan expenses are recognized during the loan term period.

Current liabilities, such as payables to suppliers, group and associates and other payables, are measured at amortized cost, which is usually equal to the nominal value.

Deferred income recognised as liabilities comprise received payments in terms of income for subsequent years.

2.21 Financial Risk Management

Factors Determining Financial Risk

While operating, the Group companies are exposed to diverse financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, risk from change of financial instrument fair value under the impact of market interest rates and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and risk from change of future cash flows due to a change in market interest rates.

The overall risk management program emphasizes the unpredictability of financial markets and is aimed at mitigating the possible adverse effects on the Group's financial result.

Currency risk

The Group is exposed to currency risk through payments in foreign currency and through its assets and liabilities, which are denominated in foreign currency. As a result of exposures in foreign currency, profits and losses are generated which are stated in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. These exposures are the monetary assets of the Group which are not denominated in the currency used in the financial statements of the local companies.

In case the local currency is exposed to a significant currency risk, its management is achieved through investments in assets denominated in euro.

Interest risk

The Group is exposed to interest risk in relation to the used trade loans, as some of the received borrowings have floating interest rate agreed as a base interest (EURIBOR/LIBOR) increased with a specific margin. Borrowings with floating interest rates are denominated in euro. The amount of interest rates is described in the respective notes.

Credit risk

The credit risk if the Group is mainly related to the trade and financial receivables.

The amounts stated in the consolidated statement of financial position are on net basis, excluding the provisions for doubtful receivables determined as such by the management on the basis of previous experience and current economic conditions.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may encounter difficulties in servicing its financial obligations when they become payable. Policy in this field is aimed at ensuring that there will be enough cash available to service its maturing obligations, including in exceptional and unforeseen conditions. The management's objective is to maintain continuous balance between continuity and flexibility of financial resources by using adequate forms of funding.

The management is responsible for managing the liquidity risk and involves maintaining enough cash available, arranging adequate credit lines, preparation of analysis and update of cash flows estimates.

2.22 Measuring Fair Values

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

The fair value measurement is based on the presumption that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability takes place either:

  • on the principal market for the asset or liability; or
  • in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.

The principal or the most advantageous market must be accessible to the Group.

A fair value measurement of a non-financial asset takes into account a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements, are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole:

  • Level 1 Quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities the entity may have access to as at the date of measurement;
  • Ниво 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable;
  • Level 3 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

External valuers are involved for valuation of the fair value of significant assets, such as goodwill and investment property.

2.23 Cash flows

Consolidated statement of cash flows shows the cash flows of the Group for the year in relation to the operating, invenstment and financial activity during the year, the change in cash and cash equivalents for the year, cash and cash equivalents at the beginning and at the end of the year.

The operating cash flows are calculated as result for the year adjusted with the non-cash operating positions, changes in net turnover capital and corporate tax.

Investment activity cash flows include payments in relation to purchase and sale of fixed assets and cash flows related to the purchase and sale of entities and operations. Purchase and sale of other securities which are not cash and cash equivalents are also included in the investment activity.

Financial activity cash flows include changes in the amount or composition of share capital and the related costs, the borrowings and the repayment of interest-bearing loans, purchase, and sale of own shares and payment of dividends.

3. Revenue from insurance business 30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Gross premiums written from insurance 299 137 359 134
Received recoveries from reinsurers 74 229 69 290
Positive change in the gross provision for unearned premiums and
unexpired risk reserve
6 754 66
Positive change in reinsurers' share in unearned premium reserve 5 218 40 780
Change in the reinsurers' share in other reserves 17 433 6 117
Positive change in other technical reserves - 7 724
Recourse income 4 747 3 111
Fees and commissions income 19 966 30 645
Investment income 14 239 18 594
Other revenue 16 912 3 666
458 635 539 127

4. Expenses of insurance business

30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Current year paid claims, claims handling and prevention expenses (192 211) (172 753)
Change in the gross provision for unearned premiums and unexpired
risk reserve
(11 128) (60 559)
Share of reinsurers in the change of the unearned premium reserve - (6)
Change in other reserves (29 778) (9 195)
Change in the reinsurers' share in the other reserves - (5 089)
Premiums ceded to reinsurers (98 811) (154 585)
Acquisition expenses (70 636) (74 549)
Investment expenses (8 335) (8 638)
Other expenses (12 177) (23 326)
(423 076) (508 700)

5. Revenues from car sales and after sales

127 243 91 801
Revenue from after sales and rent-a-car services 3 838 3 877
Revenue from sale of cars and spare parts 123 405 87 924
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

6. Revenue from Leasing business

30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Revenue from services 9 285 10 345
Interest income 2 234 2 250
Foreign exchange gains 2 5
Other financial revenue 36 12
11 560 12 612

7. Expenses of Leasing business

(1 817) (1 968)
Other expenses (111) (126)
Foreign exchange losses (12) (12)
Interest expenses (1 687) (1 830)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

8. Revenue from asset management and brokerage

30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Interest income 356 191
Dividend income 91 -
Positive result from sales of financial instruments 686 934
Gains from sale of financial instruments 279 27
Other revenue 349 264
1 761 1 416

9. Expenses of asset management and brokerage

(1 298) (957)
Other expenses (53) (49)
Negative result from sales of financial instruments (1 232) (891)
Interest expenses (13) (17)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

10. Revenue from the activities of the parent company

1 258 1 004
Interest revenue 688 497
Gains from sale of financial instruments 570 507
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

11. Expenses of the activities of the parent company

(51) (732)
Negative result from sales of financial instruments (51) (732)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

12. Other revenue/(expenses), net

(2 644) (4 461)
Other income/(expenses), net (2 644) (4 461)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

12.1. Other expenses

30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Leasing business (2 663) (4 461)
(2 663) (4 461)
12.2. Other revenue
30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Asset management and brokerage 19 -
19 -

13. Other operating expenses

(37 605) (31 265)
Other expenses (5 097) (3 140)
Employee benefits expense (16 916) (14 508)
Expenses on hired services (14 180) (12 268)
Expenses on materials (1 412) (1 349)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

13.1 Expenses on materials by segments

(1 412) (1 349)
Parent company (3) (5)
Asset management and brokerage (15) (22)
Leasing business (111) (149)
Automotive business (974) (878)
Insurance business (309) (295)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

13.2 Expenses on hired services by segments

(14 180) (12 268)
Parent company (656) (708)
Asset management and brokerage (313) (246)
Leasing business (1 780) (1 776)
Automotive business (4 680) (4 045)
Insurance business (6 751) (5 493)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

13.3 Employee benefits expense by segments

(16 916) (14 508)
Parent company (216) (177)
Asset management and brokerage (338) (361)
Leasing business (1 221) (1 059)
Automotive business (7 076) (6 016)
Insurance business (8 065) (6 895)
30.6.2018
BGN '000
30.6.2017
BGN '000

13.4 Other expenses by segments

(5 097) (3 140)
Parent company (67) (63)
Asset management and brokerage (93) (138)
Leasing business (319) (108)
Automotive business (867) (536)
Insurance business (3 751) (2 295)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

14. Financial expenses

(11 259) (9 444)
Other financial expenses (369) (304)
Interest expenses (10 890) (9 140)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

14.1 Financial expenses by segments

(10 890) (9 140)
Parent company (9 109) (7 930)
Automotive business (708) (797)
Insurance business (1 073) (413)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

14.2 Other financial expenses by segments

(369) (304)
Parent company (22) (28)
Automotive business (347) (276)
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

15. Financial income

30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Interest revenue 41 316
41 316
15.1 Financial income by segments
30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Automotive business 41 316
41 316
16. Depreciation by segments
30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business (979) (672)
Automotive business (1 342) (1 358)
Leasing business (2 634) (2 056)
Asset management and brokerage (35) (28)
Parent company (11) (4)
(5 001) (4 118)
17. Tax
30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Income tax expense (2) (159)
(2) (159)
17.1 Tax by segments
30.6.2018 30.6.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business - (147)
Insurance business - (147)
Automotive business - (10)
Asset management and brokerage (2) (2)
(2) (159)

18. Foreign exchange gains/losses, net

944 7
Parent company - -
Automotive business 944 7
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 30.6.2017

19. Cash and cash equivalents

47 581 45 945
Cash equivalents 339 307
Restricted cash 70 490
Cash at bank 45 348 43 511
Cash on hand 1 824 1 637
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

20. Deposits at banks with maturity 3 to 12 months, by segments

14 445 11 171
Insurance business 14 445 11 171
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

21.1 Reinsurers' share in technical reserves

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Unearned premium reserve 122 868 117 578
Unexpired risk reserve - -
Claims reserves, incl.: 260 950 240 509
Reserves for incurred, but not reported claims 108 891 102 594
Reserves for reported, but not settled claims 152 059 137 915
Other technical reserves - 3 160
383 818 361 247

21.2 Receivables from insurance business

85 202 87 941
Recourse receivables 6 931 10 676
Receivables from reinsurers or cedants 9 179 7 545
Receivables from direct insurance 69 092 69 720
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

22. Trade receivables

31 489 27 474
Other 581 284
Advances paid 4 716 614
Trade receivables 26 192 26 576
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

22.1. Trade receivables by segments

26 192 26 576
Parent company 164 5
Asset management and brokerage 33 2
Leasing services 9 195 11 164
Automotive business 14 705 13 500
Insurance business 2 095 1 905
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

23. Other receivables

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 13 968 16 547
Automotive business 4 460 3 688
Leasing services 985 758
Parent company 6 639 1 637
Prepaid expenses 6 066 2 868
Receivables under court procedures 1 626 3 311
Tax receivables 1 100 2 013
34 844 30 822

23.1. Tax receivables by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 148 137
Automotive business 173 223
Leasing services 712 1 643
Parent company 67 10
1 100 2 013

24. Property, plant and equipment

Land plots Buildings Machinery
and
equipment
Vehicles Furniture
and
fittings
Assets under
construction
Other Total
BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000
Cost
At 1 January 2017 5 486 13 470 7 926 43 744 5 805 4 717 1 713 82 861
Additions 37 4 297 1 255 28 056 1 441 490 2 188 37 764
Disposals (33) (95) (123) (15 922) (63) (4 178) (2 147) (22 561)
At 31 December 2017 5 490 17 672 9 058 55 878 7 183 1 029 1 754 98 064
At 1 January 2018 5 490 17 672 9 058 55 878 7 183 1 029 1 754 98 064
Additions - 42 393 16 287 242 1 211 29 18 204
Disposals (207) (160) (23) (7 317) (69) (1 198) - (8 974)
At 30 June 2018 5 283 17 554 9 428 64 848 7 356 1 042 1 783 107 294
Depreciation
At 1 January 2017 - 2 749 6 401 17 768 4 147 5 1 069 32 139
Depreciation for the period - 335 672 6 134 365 - 100 7 606
Disposals - (12) (77) (6 265) (45) - (2) (6 401)
At 31 December 2017 - 3 072 6 996 17 637 4 467 5 1 167 33 344
At 1 January 2018 - 3 072 6 996 17 637 4 467 5 1 167 33 344
Depreciation for the period - 209 376 3 864 249 - 50 4 748
Disposals - (62) (27) (1 762) (81) - - (1 932)
At 30 June 2018 - 3 219 7 345 19 739 4 635 5 1 217 36 160
Net book value:
At 1 January 2017 5 486 10 721 1 525 25 976 1 658 4 712 644 50 722
At 1 January 2018 5 490 14 600 2 062 38 241 2 716 1 024 587 64 720
At 30 June 2018 5 283 14 335 2 083 45 109 2 721 1 037 566 71 134

24.1. Land and buildings by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 9 597 9 918
Automotive business 10 021 10 172
19 618 20 090

24.2. Machinery and equipment by segments

2 083 2 062
Leasing business 46 45
Automotive business 1 512 1 632
Insurance business 525 385
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

24.3. Vehicles by segments

45 109 38 241
Parent company 94 14
Asset management and brokerage 47 55
Leasing services 27 366 25 281
Automotive business 11 658 10 692
Insurance business 5 944 2 199
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

24.4. Furniture and fittings and other assets by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 215 214
Automotive business 2 988 3 033
Leasing services 66 38
Asset management and brokerage 14 16
Parent company 4 2
3 287 3 303

24.5. Assets under construction by segments

1 037 1 024
Automotive business 705 800
Insurance business 332 224
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

25. Investment property

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Net book value at 1 January 12 698 13 215
Additions - 68
Revaluation 561 (130)
Other changes - (455)
Net book value as at the period end 13 259 12 698

26. Intangible assets

Software Licenses Other Total
BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000 BGN '000
Cost
At 1 January 2017 6 095 155 1 483 7 733
Additions 1 037 - 150 1 187
Disposals (388) (40) (21) (449)
At 31 December 2017 6 744 115 1 612 8 471
At 1 January 2018 6 744 115 1 612 8 471
Additions 390 - 49 439
Disposals (72) (1) (35) (108)
At 30 June 2018 7 062 114 1 626 8 802
Depreciation
At 1 January 2017 5 076 154 764 5 994
Depreciation for the year 412 - 92 504
Disposals (184) (40) (1) (225)
At 31 December 2017 5 304 114 855 6 273
At 1 January 2018 5 304 114 855 6 273
Depreciation for the period 198 - 55 253
Disposals - - - -
At 30 June 31 5 502 114 910 6 526
Net book value:
At 1 January 2017 1 019 1 719 1 739
At 1 January 2018 1 440 1 757 2 198
At 30 June 2018 1 560 - 716 2 276
27. Inventories by segments
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
51 461 59 125
Leasing business 2 146 5 628
Automotive business 49 087 53 249
Insurance business 228 248
BGN '000 BGN '000

28. Financial assets

302 365 327 053
Other financial assets 11 815 5 700
Available for sale financial assets 15 493 15 638
Financial assets held for trading 275 057 305 715
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

28.1. Financial assets held for trading by segments

275 057 305 715
Asset management and brokerage 11 473 11 215
Government bonds 121 627 133 742
Insurance business, incl.: 263 584 294 500
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

28.2. Available for sale financial assets by segments

15 493 15 638
Government bonds 4 436 4 680
Insurance business, incl.: 15 493 15 638
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

28.3. Other financial assets by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 11 815 5 700
11 815 5 700

29. Deferred tax asset

13 171 13 184
Leasing business 97 97
Automotive business 467 469
Insurance business 12 607 12 618
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

30. Investments in subsidiaries and associates

7 646 4 724
Investments of the subsidiaries 4 183 4 724
Investments of the parent company 3 463 -
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

31. Other financial investments by segments

2 395 2 391
Parent company 9 9
Insurance business 2 386 2 382
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

32. Non-current receivables

107 616 85 908
Subsidiaries 50 145 30 715
Parent company 9 779 9 779
Finance lease receivables 47 692 45 414
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

33. Goodwill

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Euroins Insurance Group AD 164 478 164 478
Motobul EAD 12 538 12 538
Bulvaria Varna EOOD 5 591 5 591
Daru Car OOD 1 461 1 461
Eurolease Group EAD 1 312 1 312
Eurolease Rent-a-Car EOOD 1 803 1 803
Sofia Motors EOOD 10 10
Euro-Finance AD 2 620 2 620
189 813 189 813

34. Subordinated debts by segments

28 058 26 058
Insurance business - other 8 500 6 500
Insurance business - issued 19 558 19 558
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

35. Bank and non-bank loans by segments

116 610 99 245
Parent company 44 161 34 095
Leasing business 55 536 47 768
Automotive business 16 896 17 382
Insurance business 17 -
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

35.1. Bank and non-bank loans by segments – long term

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Automotive business, incl.: 4 455 4 918
Bank loans 4 455 4 918
Leasing business, incl.: 54 358 46 404
Bank loans 54 358 46 404
Parent company, incl.: 37 015 21 123
Bank loans 37 015 21 123
95 828 72 445

35.1. Bank and non-bank loans by segments – short term

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business, incl.: 17 -
Bank loans 17 -
Automotive business, incl.: 12 441 12 464
Bank loans 11 929 12 222
Loans from non-bank financial institutions 512 242
Leasing business, incl.: 1 178 1 364
Bank loans 1 178 1 364
Parent company, incl.: 7 146 12 972
Bank loans 7 146 5 940
Loans from non-bank financial institutions - 7 032
20 782 26 800

36. Bond obligations by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Automotive business 13 681 4 769
Leasing business 20 372 20 863
Parent company 129 214 125 125
163 267 150 757

36.1 Bond obligations – long term, by segments

157 969 149 810
Parent company 124 081 124 178
Leasing business 20 372 20 863
Automotive business 13 516 4 769
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

36.2 Bond obligations – short term, by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Automotive business 165 -
Parent company 5 133 947
5 298 947

37. Non-current liabilities

31 534 30 087
Deferred revenue - 4
Finance lease liabilities 25 136 19 885
Other non-current liabilities 6 398 10 198
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

37.1. Other non-current liabilities by segments

6 398 10 198
Parent company 4 40
Leasing business 783 811
Automotive business 5 593 9 336
Insurance business 18 11
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

37.2. Finance lease liabilities – non-current, by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Automotive business 12 582 7 166
Leasing business 12 554 12 719
25 136 19 885

38. Current liabilities

22 245 25 587
Provisions 553 446
Deferred revenue 446 270
Finance lease liabilities 463 4 449
Other current liabilities 10 700 9 792
Tax liabilities 4 545 5 707
Social-security liabilities 1 830 1 619
Payables to employees 3 708 3 304
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

38.1. Payables to employees by segments

3 708 3 304
Parent company 41 39
Leasing business 233 187
Automotive business 1 017 721
Insurance business 2 417 2 357
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

38.2. Social-security liabilities bys segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 1 308 1 325
Automotive business 375 209
Leasing business 129 75
Parent company 18 10
1 830 1 619

38.3. Tax liabilities by segments

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business
Automotive business
Leasing business
Asset management and brokerage
Parent company

38.4. Other current liabilities by segments

10 700 9 792
Parent company 1 076 298
Asset management and brokerage 141 293
Leasing business 871 795
Automotive business 895 2 084
Insurance business 7 717 6 322
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

38.5. Finance lease liabilities – current, by segments

463 4 449
Automotive business 463 4 449
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

38.6. Deferred revenue – current, by segments

446 270
Automotive business 318 270
Insurance business 128 -
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

39. Trade and other payables by segments

85 776 102 192
Parent company 24 764 39 874
Asset management and brokerage 3 6
Leasing business 3 037 3 852
Automotive business 54 582 51 080
Insurance business 3 390 7 380
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

40. Payables to reinsurers, Insurance business

64 305 81 863
Payables from direct insurance 3 959 4 056
Payables to reinsurers 60 346 77 807
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

41. Deferred tax liabilities

251 284
Leasing business 60 60
Automotive business 122 120
Insurance business 69 104
BGN '000 BGN '000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

42. Insurance reserves

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Unearned premium reserve, gross amount 199 243 187 985
Reinsurers' share in unearned premium reserve (122 868) (117 578)
Unexpired risks reserve, gross amount 539 7 288
Reinsurers' share in unexpired risks reserve - -
Reserve for incurred but not reported claims, gross amount 174 992 165 038
Reinsurers' share in reserve for incurred but not reported claims (108 891) (102 594)
Reserve for reported but not settled claims, gross amount 250 210 231 443
Reinsurers' share in reserve for reported but unsettled claims (152 059) (137 915)
Other technical reserve 4 978 4 081
629 962 595 835

43. Share capital and share premium

43.1 Issued capital

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Issued shares 197 526 197 526
Treasury shares (Shares held from subsidiaries) (6 077) (77)
Share capital 191 449 197 449
Number of shares 197 525 600 197 525 600

As at 30.6.2018 - 6 077 067 shares of Eurohold Bulgaria AD are held by the Eurohold Group companies (as at 31.12.2017 – 77 387 shares).

The share capital is distributed as follows:

Share holders % Number of
shares
Par value
Starcom Holding AD 54.55% 107 740 952 107 740 952
KJK Fund II Sicav-Sif Balkan Discovery 12.46% 24 616 873 24 616 873
Other companies 30.52% 60 291 557 60 291 557
Other individuals 2.47% 4 876 218 4 876 218
100.00% 197 525 600 197 525 600
43.2 Share premium 30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Share premium 49 568 49 568
49 568 49 568
44. Net income for the year
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Current result attributable to the shareholders 1 938 18 174
Current result attributable to the non-controlling interest 2 141 6 241
Net income for the year 4 079 24 415
44.1. Net income for the year by segments
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Insurance business 11 534 41 681
Automotive business 395 258
Leasing business 110 112
Asset management and brokerage 36 209
Parent company (7 787) (17 306)
Income attributable to the non-controlling interest (2 141) (6 241)
Intercompany eliminations of dividends and other (209) (539)
1 938 18 174
45. Non-controlling interests
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN '000 BGN '000
Non-controlling interest attributable to current result 2 141 6 241
Non-controlling interest attributable to equity 39 886 37 461
42 027 43 702

46. Events after the end of the reporting period

At the end of 2017, the companies in the Eurohold Group carried out an assessment of the effects of the three aspects of IFRS9, based on information available on 31.12.2017. On the basis of this assessment and in order to minimize the effect of the entry into force of the new standard, receivables totaling BGN 4,888 thousand were sold at the beginning of 2018.

An agreement with an external consultant has been signed to investigate and confirm the effects of the valuations at 31.12.2017 and there is no indication of significant impact on the consolidated statement of financial position and equity as of the date of this report.

The Management Board of Eurohold Bulgaria AD is not aware of any other important or material events that have occurred after the end of the reporting period.

INSIDE INFORMATION

pursuant to Article 7 of Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April in respect of circumstances occurring during the reporting period

EUROHOLD BULGARIA AD has disclosed the following information:

4 July, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

2 July, 2018

Announcement for dividend payment;

2 July, 2018

Minutes from the regular session of GMS of Eurohold Bulgaria AD, held on 29th of June, 2018;

22 June, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

11 June, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

8 June, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

5 June, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

31 May, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

30 May, 2018

Interim Consolidated Financial Report for Q1'2018:

    1. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of 31 st of March,2018, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for Q1'2018;
    1. Interim Consolidated Management Report;
    1. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements FSC forms;
    1. Internal Information;
    1. Additional Information;
    1. Information according to Annex 9;
    1. Declarations;

29 May, 2018

Invitation for the regular session of GMS of Eurohold Bulgaria AD on 29th of June, 2018;

30 April, 2018

Interim Financial Report for Q1'2018:

    1. Interim Financial Statements as of 31 st of March,2018, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Interim Financial Statements for Q1'2018;
    1. Interim Management Report;
    1. Interim Financial Statements FSC forms;
    1. Internal Information;
    1. Additional Information;
    1. Information according to Annex 9;
    1. Declarations;

19 April, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

18 April, 2018

Annual Consolidated Financial Report for the year ended on 31 December 2017:

    1. Annual Consolidated Financial Report as of 31 December2017, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements;
    1. Independent Auditor's Report;
    1. Consolidated Management Report for 2017;
    1. Corporate Governance Declaration;
    1. Annual Consolidated Financial Report FSC forms;
    1. Independent Auditor's Declaration;
    1. Declarations;

17 April, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

4 April, 2018

Annual Financial Report for the year ended on 31 December 2017:

    1. Annual Financial Report as of 31 December2017, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Annual Financial Statements;
    1. Independent Auditor's Report;
    1. Management Report for 2017;
    1. Corporate Governance Declaration;
    1. Annual Financial Report FSC forms;
    1. Independent Auditor's Declaration;
    1. Declarations;

7 March, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

7 March, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

27 February, 2018

The shares from the last capital increase of Eurohold Bulgaria AD have been admitted to trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (News Release);

2 February, 2018

2017 cons results for Eurohold: Profit doubled and upsurge in the profitability of the main business lines (News Release);

1 February, 2018

  • Interim Consolidated Financial Report for Q4'2017:
    1. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as of 30 December2017, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for Q4'2017;
    1. Interim Consolidated Management Report;
    1. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements FSC forms;
    1. Internal Information;
    1. Additional Information;
    1. Information according to Annex 9;
    1. Declarations;

1 February, 2018

Interim Financial Report for Q4'2017:

    1. Interim Financial Statements as of 30 December2017, IFRS;
    1. Notes to the Interim Financial Statements for Q4'2017;
    1. Interim Management Report;
    1. Interim Financial Statements FSC forms;
    1. Internal Information;
    1. Additional Information;
    1. Information according to Annex 9;
    1. Declarations;

9 January, 2018

Notification pursuant to Article 148b of POSA;

4 January, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

2 January, 2018

Notification concerning Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014;

30.07.2018

Asen Minchev,

Executive Member of the Management Board of Eurohold Bulgaria AD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT OF EUROHOLD BULGARIA FOR Q2'2018

in accordance with art. 33, par. 1of Ordinance No. 2 of September 17, 2003 on the prospectuses to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market and on disclosure of information by the public companies and the other issuers of securities

1. Information about the changes in the accounting policy during the reported period, the reasons for carrying them out and how they affect the financial results and equity of the issuer

No changes have been made in the accounting policy of the company during the reported period.

2. Information about changes in the economic group of the issuer, if it belongs to such a group

No changes have been made in the economic group of the issuer.

3. Information about results of organizational changes in the issuer's structure, such as conversion, sale of companies from the same economic group, in-kind contributes from the company, property rental, long-term investments, withdrawal from business

No organizational changes in the issuer's structure during the reported period.

4. Opinion of the Governing Body of the feasibility of published estimates of the results of the current financial year, taking into account the results of the current three months, as well as information on the factors and circumstances, which will affect the achievement of the forecasted results at least in the next three months

No estimates of financial results of the company have been published for 2018.

5. Data on the persons, holding directly and indirectly at least 5 per cent of the votes in the General Meeting as of the end of the reported period, and changes in the votes, held by the persons in the end of the previous three months period

Shareholder Number
of
shares
% participation
1. Starcom Holding AD 107 740 952 54,55%
3. KJK Fund II Sicav-Sif Balkan Discovery 24 616 873 12.46%

6. Data of the shares, held by the management and supervisory bodies of the issuer at the end of the respective three months and changes, which took

place since the end of the previous three months period for each person individually.

Shareholder Number
of
shares
% participation
1. Dimitar Stoyanov Dimitrov 200 -
2. Assen Emanuilov Assenov 78,000 0.04%

7. Information about pending judicial, administrative or arbitration proceedings concerning claims or liabilities of at least 10 per cent of the equity of the issuer; if the total amount of the debts or the obligations of the issuer in all proceedings exceeds 10 per cent of its own capital , information about each case separately is provided.

For the reported period the Company has no pending legal, administrative or arbitration proceedings.

8. Information about granted by the issuer or its subsidiary company loans, guarantees or commitments totally to one person or its subsidiary, including to related to it persons, showing the type of relation between the issuer and the person, the amount of unpaid principal, the interest rate, the final maturity, the size of the commitment, the term and conditions.

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
Loans principal BGN'000 BGN'000
Eurolease Auto EAD 2 591 2 576
2 591 2 576
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
Financial lease liabilities BGN'000 BGN'000
Eurolease Auto EAD 48 -
48 -

Non-current liabilities to related parties

Current liabilities to related parties

Interest payables

25 165
Eurolease Group EAD 8 8
Eurolease Auto EAD 17 157
BGN'000 BGN'000
30.6.2018 31.12.2017

Current borrowings

30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN'000 BGN'000
Starcom Holding AD - 18
Eurolease Group EAD 16 16
16 34
Other payables
30.6.2018 31.12.2017
BGN'000 BGN'000
Eurolease Auto EAD 63 17
Sofia Motors EOOD - 9
Bulvaria Holding EAD - 7
63 33

Date:

30.07.2018 г. Asen Minchev,

Executive Director of Eurohold Bulgaria AD

INFORMATION ACCORDING TO ANNEX 9

according to the requirements of Article 33, paragraph 1, item 3 of ORDINANCE № 2 of 17.09.2003 on prospectuses for public offering and admission to trading on a regulated securities market and for the disclosure of information

1. There has no change of persons exercising a control over the Company

2. Opening of insolvency proceedings for the company or its subsidiary and all essential stages of the proceedings

No insolvency proceedings have been opened for the company or its subsidiary

3. Conclusion or execution of significant transactions

There are no significant transactions during the observed period.

4. No decision on the conclusion or termination of the joint venture agreement

5. Change in company auditors and reasons for change

There has no change in company auditors.

  • 6. No court or arbitration case relating to the debts or claims of the company or its subsidiary has been initiated or terminated at a purchase price of at least 10% of the capital of the company
  • 7. There is no purchase, sale or pledge of shareholdings in commercial companies by the issuer or its subsidiary
  • 8. There are no other circumstances that the Company believes could be relevant to investors in taking a decision to acquire, sell or continue to hold publicly-traded securities

Date:30.07.2018 г.

Asen Minchev, Executive Director of Eurohold Bulgaria AD

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