ALTIA — M&A Activity 2020

Oct 23, 2020

The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the prospectus prepared for the merger of Altia Plc and Arcus ASA

The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the prospectus prepared for the merger of Altia Plc and Arcus ASA

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The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the prospectus prepared
for the merger of Altia Plc and Arcus ASA

Altia Plc ("Altia") and Arcus ASA (“Arcus”) announced on 29 September 2020 the
merger of Altia's and Arcus’ business operations through a statutory cross
-border absorption merger of Arcus into Altia (the “Combined Company”). As a
result of the merger, all assets and liabilities of Arcus will be transferred
without a liquidation procedure to Altia, and Arcus will be dissolved (the
"Merger"). The shareholders of Arcus will receive new shares in Altia in
proportion to their shareholdings as merger consideration (the “Merger
Consideration Shares”). The Boards of Directors of Altia and Arcus have, on 2
October 2020, proposed that the extraordinary general meetings of Altia and
Arcus, respectively, convened to be held on 12 November 2020, resolve on the
Merger in accordance with the merger plan and approve the Merger.

The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has today, 23 October 2020, approved
the merger prospectus concerning the Merger (the "Merger Prospectus"). The
Merger Prospectus includes a Finnish translation of the summary of the Merger
Prospectus. The Merger Prospectus will be available on or about 23 October 2020
in English on Altia’s website at www.altiagroup.com/investors, at Altia’s
registered office at Kaapeliaukio 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland, at Arcus’ website
at www.arcus.no/en/investor and at Arcus’ registered office at Destilleriveien
11, Gjelleråsen, Norway. In addition, the Merger Prospectus will be available at
Nasdaq Helsinki at Fabianinkatu 14, 00100 Helsinki, Finland on or about 26
October 2020.

In addition, Altia has prepared unofficial Finnish language translations of
certain key parts of the Merger Prospectus that will be available on Altia’s
website at www.altiagroup.com/investors on or about 23 October 2020.

The Merger Prospectus contains the following previously unpublished information
in relation to the Merger (any capitalized terms not defined shall have the
meanings assigned to them in the Merger Prospectus):

Delivery of the Merger Consideration Shares

As the primary alternative, Altia expects to deliver the Merger Consideration
Shares through a depository interest arrangement in the VPS. If the Merger
Consideration Shares are delivered through a depositary interest arrangement,
the Arcus shareholders eligible to receive Merger Consideration Shares will
after the execution of the Merger and delivery of the Merger Consideration
Shares be considered nominee registered shareholders for Finnish law purposes.
Further details of the depositary interest arrangement have been presented in
the Merger Prospectus.

As secondary alternatives the Merger Consideration Shares could be delivered as
depository receipts registered in the VPS or as directly held shares in the
Combined Company in the book-entry securities system maintained by Euroclear
Finland. The secondary alternatives would only be considered in the unlikely
event that the delivery of the Merger Consideration Shares as depository
interests would not be possible e.g. due to technical issues in Euroclear or the
VPS that cannot reasonably be resolved, or if no registrar agreement on the
arrangement of delivering the Merger Consideration Shares as depository
interests can reasonably be reached with a bank offering custodian and registrar
service in Norway, or for any other reason.

Pro forma financial information

The Merger Prospectus includes unaudited pro forma financial information (“Pro
Forma Information”)  presented to illustrate the effect of the Merger of Altia
and Arcus to Altia’s financial information as if the Merger had been undertaken
at an earlier date. The Pro Forma Information has been presented for
illustrative purposes only and, therefore, the hypothetical financial position
and results of operations therein may differ from the Combined Company’s actual
financial position and results of operations. In addition, the unaudited pro
forma financial information does not reflect any cost savings, synergy benefits
or future integration costs that are expected to be generated or may be incurred
as a result of the Merger. The Pro Forma Information included in the Merger
Prospectus has been attached in full as Appendix 1 to this stock exchange
release.

The unaudited pro forma income statements for the six months ended 30 June 2020
and for the year ended 31 December 2019 give effect to the Merger as if it had
occurred on 1 January 2019. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at 30 June
2020 gives effect to the Merger as if it had occurred on that date.

The Pro Forma Information has been compiled in accordance with the Annex 20 to
the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 and on a basis consistent with
the accounting principles applied by Altia in its consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Merger will be accounted for as
a business combination at consolidation using the acquisition method of
accounting under the provisions of IFRS with Altia determined as the acquirer of
Arcus.

The Pro Forma Information reflects adjustments to historical financial
information to give pro forma effect to events that are directly attributable to
the Merger and which are factually supportable. The pro forma adjustments
include certain assumptions related to the fair value of the purchase
consideration, the purchase price allocation, accounting policy alignments and
other adjustments, which are considered to be reasonable under the
circumstances. Considering the ongoing regulatory approval processes which
restricts Altia’s access to detailed data of Arcus, the pro forma adjustments
presented are preliminary and based on information available at this time and
are thus subject to change, among other factors, due to that the final fair
value of the purchase consideration will be determined based on the share price
as at the Effective Date, the final purchase price allocation will be based on
the fair values of Arcus’ assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the
Effective Date and detailed review of Arcus’ accounting policies and financial
statements presentation differences can only be done after the Effective Date.

There can be no assurance that the assumptions used in the preparation of the
Pro Forma Information will prove to be correct. The final impact of the Merger
to the financial information of Altia may materially differ from the pro forma
adjustments reflected in the Pro Forma Information. Further, the accounting
policies to be applied by the Combined Company in the future may differ from the
accounting policies applied in the Pro Forma Information.

The following table set forth a summary of key figures relating to Pro Forma
Information as at the dates and for the periods indicated:

                        As at and                                    For the
                         for the                                    year

ended
six months 31
ended 30
December
June 2020 2019
In EUR Altia Arcus Merger Combined Altia Arcus
Merger Combined
million, historical reclassified Company historical reclassified
Company
unless pro
pro
otherwise forma
forma
indicated
Net sales 149.3 127.2 - 276.5 359.6 280.4
- 640.0
Comparable 18.8 17.4 - 36.1 44.8 39.9
- 84.7
EBITDA
EBITDA 18.0 15.7 1.1 34.8 43.1 37.9
-25.4 55.6
Operating 9.2 9.9 -0.5 18.6 25.1 25.8
-29.1 21.8
result
Result for 7.5 7.6 -0.1 14.9 18.4 13.5
-24.7 7.2
the period
Earnings 0.22
0.10
per share
–
basic, EUR
Total 428.9 550.9 95.8 1,075.6
assets
Total 149.5 159.6 106.0 415.1
equity
Net debt 211.2
Gearing, % 50.9
Equity 38.6
ratio, %

EBITDA = Operating result before depreciation and
amortisation.
Comparable                  = EBITDA excluding items affecting
EBITDA comparability. Items affecting comparability
comprise of material items outside normal
business such as net gains or losses from
business and assets disposals, costs for
closure of business operations and
restructurings, cost for major corporate
projects such as direct transaction costs
related to business acquisition and the
contemplated merger, cost impact of inventory
fair value adjustment arising from business
acquisitions, costs related to other corporate
development projects, and cost impact of
voluntary pension plan change.
Net debt = Non-current and current Borrowings + Non
-current and current Lease liabilities – Cash
and cash equivalents
Gearing, % = Net debt / Total equity
Equity ratio, % = Total equity / Total assets – Advances
received

ALTIA PLC

Contacts:

Analysts and investors: Tua Stenius-Örnhjelm, Investor Relations, tel. +358 40
748 8864

Media: Petra Gräsbeck, Corporate Communications, tel. +358 40 767 0867

Distribution:

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Information on Altia and Arcus in brief

Altia is a leading Nordic alcoholic beverage brand company operating in the wine
and spirits markets in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Altia wants to support a
development of a modern, responsible Nordic drinking culture. Altia’s key
exports brands are Koskenkorva, O.P. Anderson and Larsen. Other iconic Nordic
brands are Chill Out, Blossa, Xanté, Jaloviina, Leijona, Explorer and
Grönstedts.

Altia’s current strategy is built on two core strengths: Altia is the Nordic
distillery that masters the sustainable production of high-quality grain-based
spirits, and provides the best route-to-market through distribution and channel
execution for its brands and partners.

Arcus is a leading Nordic branded consumer goods company within wine and
spirits. Arcus is the world’s largest producer of aquavit, and holds strong
market positions for wine and spirits across the Nordics. Vectura, a wholly
owned company, supplies complete logistics solutions for the beverage industry
in Norway. Arcus was spun off from the Norwegian state monopoly, Vinmonopolet,
in 1996 and since then has grown from a local company to an international group
with the Nordic region and Germany as its home market. The Group also exports a
significant volume of spirits to other countries. Arcus is listed on Oslo Børs.

Important notice

The distribution of this release may be restricted by law and persons into whose
possession any document or other information referred to herein comes should
inform themselves about and observe any such restrictions. The information
contained herein is not for publication or distribution, in whole or in part,
directly or indirectly, in or into Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, South
Africa or any other jurisdiction where such publication or distribution would
violate applicable laws or rules or would require additional documents to be
completed or registered or require any measure to be undertaken in addition to
the requirements under Finnish law. Any failure to comply with these
restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction. This release is not directed to, and is not intended for
distribution to or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or
located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such
distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or
regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such
jurisdiction.

Altia is a Finnish company and Arcus is a Norwegian company. The transaction,
including the information distributed in connection with the merger and the
related shareholder votes, is subject to disclosure, timing and procedural
requirements of a non-U.S. country, which are different from those of the United
States. The financial information included or referred to in this release has
been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which may not be comparable to the
accounting standards, financial statements or financial information of U.S.
companies or applicable in the United States.

It may be difficult for U.S. shareholders of Arcus to enforce their rights and
any claim they may have arising under U.S. federal or state securities laws,
since Altia and Arcus are not located in the United States, and all or some of
their officers and directors are residents of non-U.S. jurisdictions. It may be
difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves
to a U.S. court’s judgment. U.S. shareholders of Arcus may not be able to sue
Altia or Arcus or their respective officers and directors in a non-U.S. court
for violations of U.S. laws, including federal securities laws, or at the least
it may prove to be difficult to evidence such claims. Further, it may be
difficult to compel Altia or Arcus and their affiliates to subject themselves to
the jurisdiction of a U.S. court. In addition, there is substantial doubt as to
the enforceability in a foreign country in original actions, or in actions for
the enforcement of judgments of U.S. courts, based on the civil liability
provisions of the U.S. federal securities laws.

Arcus’ shareholders should be aware that Altia is prohibited from purchasing
Arcus’ shares otherwise than under the Merger, such as in open market or
privately negotiated purchases, at any time during the pendency of the Merger
under the Merger Plan.

This release does not constitute a notice to an EGM or a merger prospectus and
as such, does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an
offer to sell, or the solicitation or invitation of any offer to buy, acquire or
subscribe for, any securities or an inducement to enter into investment
activity. Any decision with respect to the proposed merger of Arcus into Altia
should be made solely on the basis of information to be contained in the actual
notices to the EGM of Arcus and Altia, as applicable, and the merger prospectus
related to the merger as well as on an independent analysis of the information
contained therein. You should consult the merger prospectus for more complete
information about Altia, Arcus, their respective subsidiaries, their respective
securities and the merger. No part of this release, nor the fact of its
distribution, should form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any
contract or commitment or investment decision whatsoever. The information
contained in this release has not been independently verified. No
representation, warranty or undertaking, expressed or implied, is made as to,
and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or
correctness of the information or the opinions contained herein. Neither Altia
nor Arcus, nor any of their respective affiliates, advisors or representatives
or any other person, shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or
otherwise) for any loss however arising from any use of this release or its
contents or otherwise arising in connection with this release. Each person must
rely on their own examination and analysis of Altia, Arcus, their respective
securities and the merger, including the merits and risks involved. The
transaction may have tax consequences for Arcus shareholders, who should seek
their own tax advice.

This release includes “forward-looking statements.” These statements may not be
based on historical facts, but are statements about future expectations. When
used in this release, the words “aims,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “believes,”
“could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “should,” “will,”
“would” and similar expressions as they relate to Altia, Arcus or the merger
identify certain of these forward-looking statements. Other forward-looking
statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made.
Forward-looking statements are set forth in a number of places in this release,
including wherever this release includes information on the future results,
plans and expectations with regard to the Combined Company’s business, including
its strategic plans and plans on growth and profitability, and the general
economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on present
plans, estimates, projections and expectations and are not guarantees of future
performance. They are based on certain expectations, which may turn out to be
incorrect. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are
subject to various risks and uncertainties. Shareholders should not rely on
these forward-looking statements. Numerous factors may cause the actual results
of operations or financial condition of the Combined Company to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Neither Altia nor Arcus, nor any of their respective affiliates, advisors or
representatives or any other person undertakes any obligation to review or
confirm or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements
to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise after the date of this
release. Further, there can be no certainty that the merger will be completed in
the manner and timeframe described in this release, or at all.

This release contains financial information regarding the businesses and assets
of Altia and Arcus and their consolidated subsidiaries. Such financial
information may not have been audited, reviewed or verified by any independent
accounting firm. Certain financial data included in this release consists of
“alternative performance measures.” These alternative performance measures, as
defined by Altia and Arcus, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures
as presented by other companies, nor should they be considered as an alternative
to the historical financial results or other indicators of Altia’s and Arcus’
cash flows based on IFRS. Even though the alternative performance measures are
used by the management of Altia and Arcus to assess the financial position,
financial results and liquidity and these types of measures are commonly used by
investors, they have important limitations as analytical tools and should not be
considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of Altia’s or Arcus’
financial position or results of operations as reported under IFRS.

The securities referred to in this release have not been, and will not be,
registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S.
Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state of the United States (as
such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) and may not
be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, in or into the United
States absent registration, except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a
transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities
Act and in compliance with any applicable state and other securities laws of the
United States. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation
of an offer to buy any of the shares in the United States. Any offer or sale of
new Altia shares made in the United States in connection with the merger may be
made pursuant to the exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S.
Securities Act provided by Rule 802 thereunder.

The new shares in Altia have not been and will not be listed on a U.S.
securities exchange or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system in the United
States. Neither Altia nor Arcus intends to take any action to facilitate a
market in the new shares in Altia in the United States.

The new shares in Altia have not been approved or disapproved by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission in the
United States or any other regulatory authority in the United States, nor have
any of the foregoing authorities passed comment upon, or endorsed the merit of,
the merger or the accuracy or the adequacy of this release. Any representation
to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.

APPENDIX 1 - UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Basis of Compilation

General

The following pro forma combined financial information (the “Pro Forma
Information”) is presented for illustrative purposes only to give effect to the
Merger of Altia and Arcus to Altia’s financial information as if the Merger had
been undertaken at an earlier date. The Pro Forma Information is unaudited.

The pro forma income statements for the six months ended 30 June 2020 and for
the year ended 31 December 2019 give effect to the Merger as if it had occurred
on 1 January 2019. The pro forma balance sheet as at 30 June 2020 gives effect
to the Merger as if it had occurred on that date.

The Pro Forma Information has been compiled in accordance with the Annex 20 to
the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 and on a basis consistent with
the accounting principles applied by Altia in its consolidated financial
statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The Pro Forma Information has not
been compiled in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X under the U.S.
Securities Act or the guidelines established by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants.

The Pro Forma Information has been presented for illustrative purposes only.
Therefore, the hypothetical financial position and results of operations
included in the Pro Forma Information are not necessarily indicative of what the
Combined Company’s financial position or financial performance actually would
have been had the Merger been completed as of the dates indicated and does not
purport to project the operating results or financial position of the Combined
Company as of any future date.

The Pro Forma Information reflects adjustments to historical financial
information to give pro forma effect to events that are directly attributable to
the Merger and which are factually supportable. The pro forma adjustments
include certain assumptions related to the fair value of purchase consideration,
the purchase price allocation, accounting policy alignments and other
adjustments described in the accompanying notes to the Pro Forma Information and
which are considered to be reasonable under the circumstances. Considering the
ongoing regulatory approval processes which restricts Altia’s access to detailed
data of Arcus, the pro forma adjustments presented are preliminary and based
on information available at this time, thus subject to change among others due
to the following:

· Final fair value of the purchase consideration will be determined based on
the share price as at the Effective Date;
· Final purchase price allocation will be based on the fair values of Arcus’
assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the Effective Date; and
· Detailed review of Arcus’ accounting policies and financial statements
presentation differences can only be done after the Effective Date.

There can be no assurance that the assumptions used in the preparation of the
Pro Forma Information will prove to be correct and the final impact of the
Merger to the financial information of Altia may materially differ from the pro
forma adjustments reflected in the Pro Forma Information. Further, the
accounting policies to be applied by the Combined Company in the future may
differ from the accounting policies applied in the Pro Forma Information.

The Pro Forma Information does not reflect any cost savings, synergy benefits or
future integration costs that are expected to be generated or may be incurred as
a result of the Merger.

Combination of Altia and Arcus through the Merger

The Boards of Directors of Altia and Arcus have, on 29 September 2020, signed a
combination agreement (the “Combination Agreement”) concerning the combination
of their business operations and a merger plan (the “Merger Plan”), according to
which Arcus shall be merged into Altia through a statutory cross-border merger
in such a manner that all assets and liabilities of Arcus shall be transferred
without a liquidation procedure to Altia. The Boards of Directors of Altia and
Arcus have on 2 October 2020 proposed that the Extraordinary General Meetings of
Altia and Arcus, convened to be held on 12 November 2020, would resolve upon the
Merger as set forth in the Merger Plan. The completion of the Merger is subject
to, inter alia, approval by the Extraordinary General Meetings of Altia and
Arcus, obtaining of necessary merger control approvals by the relevant
competition authorities, fulfilment of other conditions to completion set forth
in the Combination Agreement and the Merger Plan or waiver of such conditions.
For further information on the conditions for the completion of the Merger
included in the Combination Agreement and the Merger Plan, see section “Merger
of Altia and Arcus – Combination Agreement – Conditions to the Completion of the
Merger” and the Merger Plan, which is attached to the Merger Prospectus as Annex
D. The completion of the Merger is expected to be registered in the Finnish
Trade Register on or about 1 April 2021.

The shareholders of Arcus shall receive as Merger Consideration 0.4618 Merger
Consideration Shares for each share owned by them in Arcus. On the date of the
Merger Prospectus, the total number of the Merger Consideration Shares to be
issued is expected to be approximately 31,409,930 shares. This corresponds to an
ownership in the Combined Company post-completion of 53.5 percent for Altia
shareholders and 46.5 percent for Arcus shareholders. The Board of Directors of
Altia will propose to its Extraordinary General Meeting resolving on the merger
that the Board of Directors be authorised to resolve on the payment of an extra
dividend in the maximum total amount of EUR 0.40 per share to Altia’s
shareholders before the completion of the Merger. The extra dividend will be in
addition to the dividend in the maximum total amount of EUR 0.21 per share
authorised by the Annual General Meeting of Altia held on 4 June 2020 and
payable to Altia’s shareholders by the end of 2020. The maximum total amount of
the dividend to be distributed is EUR 0.61 per share (being in total
approximately EUR 22.0 million).

Altia and Arcus have obtained certain waivers and consents for their existing
financing arrangements in order for the existing financing arrangements to
continue in force and survive the Merger. In the Pro Forma Information it has
assumed that the existing financing of Altia and Arcus continue in accordance
with the existing arrangements, and the costs of obtaining waivers and consents
have been recorded as expenses.

Prior to the Merger, Arcus is to carry out a Reorganisation to which Arcus will
request the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Norway to grant a Tax Relief.
See “Merger of Altia and Arcus – Merger Plan - Arrangements Outside of Ordinary
Business Operations” in the Merger Prospectus for further information on the
Reorganisation. For the pro forma purposes it has been assumed that
Reorganisation will take place as planned.

The Merger will be accounted for as a business combination at consolidation
using the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of IFRS 3,
Business Combinations, with Altia determined as the acquirer of Arcus. The
acquisition method of accounting applies the fair value concepts defined in IFRS
13, Fair Value Measurement, and requires, among other things, that the
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination
are recognised at their fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess
of the purchase consideration over the fair value of identifiable net assets
acquired recognised as goodwill. The preliminary purchase price allocation
presented herein has been made solely for the purpose of preparing this Pro
Forma Information.

Historical Financial Information

The Pro Forma Information has been derived from the following financial
information, which are incorporated by reference into the Merger Prospectus:

· Altia’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2019;
· Altia’s unaudited consolidated half-year financial report as at and for the
six months ended 30 June 2020;
· Arcus’ audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2019;
· Arcus’ unaudited consolidated half-year financial report as at and for the
six months ended 30 June 2020

Other Considerations

All amounts in the Pro Forma Information are presented in millions of euros
unless otherwise indicated. The figures have been rounded, and therefore the sum
of individual figures in a column or row may not conform exactly to the total
amount presented for that column or row.

Arcus’ historical financial information and certain other pro forma adjustments
presented in Norwegian kroner have been translated into euros using the average
NOK to EUR foreign exchange rate of 9.8444 for the year ended 31 December 2019,
the average exchange rate of 10.8287 for the six months ended 30 June 2020, and
the exchange rate of 10.9120 for the balance sheet as at 30 June 2020. Thus, the
euro amounts adjusted in the pro forma balance sheet may differ from the
corresponding adjustments in the pro forma income statements.

Independent auditor’s assurance report on the compilation of the Pro Forma
Information is attached to the Merger Prospectus as Annex C.

Unaudited Pro Forma Income Statement for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2020

For the six

months ended

30 June 2020
In EUR million, unless otherwise indicated
Altia Arcus Merger Combined

historical reclassified Company pro

forma

(Note 1) (Note

2)

Net
149.3 127.2 - 276.5
sales............................................................................
...
Other operating income........................................................
2.9 0.1 - 3.0
Materials and services..........................................................
-84.1 -73.9 - -158.0
Employee benefit expenses..................................................
-23.0 -21.2 - -44.2
Other operating expenses.....................................................
-27.1 -16.5 1.1 -42.6
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment..........................
-8.8 -5.8 -1.5 -16.2
Operating
result.................................................................
9.2 9.9 -0.5 18.6
Finance
income.....................................................................
0.2 9.3 - 9.5
Finance
expenses..................................................................
-1.2 -9.0 - -10.2
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures and income from interests in
joint 1.1 -0.2 - 0.9
operations...................................................
Result before taxes.............................................................
9.3 10.0 -0.5 18.8
Income tax expense..............................................................
-1.9 -2.4 0.3 -3.9
Result for the period..........................................................
7.5 7.6 -0.1 14.9

Result for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent........................................................
7.5 7.5 -0.1 14.8
Non-controlling interests..................................................
- 0.1 - 0.1

Earnings per share for the result attributable to owners of the parent, EUR
Basic............................................................................
.....

0.21 0.22

Unaudited Pro Forma Income Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2019

For the year ended

31 December 2019
In EUR million, unless otherwise indicated
Altia Arcus Merger Combined

historical(audited) reclassified Company

pro

forma

(Note 1) (Note

2)

Net
359.6 280.4 - 640.0
sales............................................................................
...
Other operating income........................................................
7.6 0.2 - 7.8
Materials and services..........................................................
-213.1 -162.6 -4.6 -380.3
Employee benefit expenses..................................................
-45.9 -43.1 -7.3 -96.2
Other operating expenses.....................................................
-65.0 -37.0 -13.5 -115.5
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment..........................
-17.9 -12.1 -3.7 -33.8
Operating
result.................................................................
25.1 25.8 -29.1 21.8
Finance
income.....................................................................
3.5 5.3 - 8.9
Finance
expenses..................................................................
-5.7 -14.0 -0.9 -20.6
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures and income from interests in
joint 1.6 0.4 - 2.0
operations...................................................
Result before taxes.............................................................
24.6 17.5 -30.0 12.1
Income tax expense..............................................................
-6.2 -4.0 5.2 -4.9
Result for the period..........................................................
18.4 13.5 -24.7 7.2

Result for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent........................................................
18.4 13.4 -24.7 7.1
Non-controlling interests..................................................
- 0.1 - 0.1

Earnings per share for the result attributable to owners of the parent, EUR
Basic............................................................................
..... 0.51 0.10

Refer to the accompanying notes to the Pro Forma Information

Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2020

As at 30

June 2020
In EUR million
Altia Arcus Merger Combined

historical reclassified Company

pro

forma

(Note 1) (Note

2)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill.........................................................................
........................ 80.0 101.4 139.0 320.3
Other intangible
assets...........................................................................
. 22.5 84.1 5.9 112.5
Property, plant and
equipment................................................................
59.1 14.9 - 74.0
Right-of-use
assets...........................................................................
....... 8.9 113.6 - 122.4
Investments in associates, joint ventures and interests in joint operations
8.9 6.3 - 15.2
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
1.4 0.0 - 1.5
Deferred tax
assets...........................................................................
....... 1.5 6.6 -1.9 6.2
Other non-current
receivables.................................................................
- 0.0 - 0.0
Total non-current assets
182.3 326.9 142.9 652.1

Current assets
Inventories......................................................................
......................... 101.1 53.4 4.1 158.7
Trade and other
receivables.....................................................................
41.5 105.6 - 147.2
Current tax
assets...........................................................................
......... 2.7 3.1 3.5 9.3
Cash and cash
equivalents......................................................................
. 101.2 61.9 -54.8 108.3
Total current
assets...........................................................................
... 246.6 224.0 -47.1 423.5
TOTAL
ASSETS...........................................................................
....... 428.9 550.9 95.8 1,075.6

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the
parent.............................................
149.5 159.2 106.0 414.7
Non-controlling
interests........................................................................
. - 0.4 - 0.4
Total
equity...........................................................................
................. 149.5 159.6 106.0 415.1

Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax
liabilities......................................................................
....... 16.4 10.7 - 27.1
Borrowings.......................................................................
...................... 70.4 71.1 0.4 141.9
Lease
liabilities......................................................................
.................. 5.7 110.3 - 116.0
Employee benefit
obligations..................................................................
1.3 1.7 - 3.0
Liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss......................................... -
5.5 - 5.5
Other non-current
liabilities.....................................................................
- 0.1 - 0.1
Total non-current
liabilities..................................................................
93.7 199.4 0.4 293.5

Current liabilities
Borrowings.......................................................................
...................... 51.5 - - 51.5
Lease
liabilities......................................................................
.................. 3.5 6.6 - 10.1
Trade and other
payables........................................................................
127.9 184.7 -10.6 301.9
Current tax
liabilities......................................................................
......... 2.8 0.6 - 3.4
Total current
liabilities......................................................................
... 185.7 191.9 -10.6 367.0
Total
liabilities......................................................................
................. 279.4 391.3 -10.2 660.5
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES..............................................
428.9 550.9 95.8 1,075.6

Refer to the accompanying notes to the Pro Forma Information

Notes to the Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma adjustments will have a continuing impact on
the Combined Company’s results or financial position, unless otherwise
indicated.

Note 1 – Arcus Reclassified

Altia has performed a preliminary review on Arcus’ accounting policies and
financial statements presentation, primarily based on publicly available
information, in order to determine whether any adjustments are necessary to
ensure comparability in the Pro Forma Information. Based on the information
available at this time, Altia is not aware of any accounting policy differences
that could have a material impact on the Pro Forma Information. However, certain
reclassifications have been made to align Arcus’ historical financial
information with Altia’s financial statements presentation. Upon the completion
of the Merger, the Combined Company will conduct a detailed review of accounting
policies and financial statements presentation. As a result of that review, the
Combined Company may identify additional accounting policy or presentation
differences between the two companies than presented herein. Further, the
accounting policies to be applied by the Combined Company in the future may
differ from the accounting policies applied in the Pro Forma Information.

The following tables set forth the reclassifications of Arcus’ historical income
statement information for the six months ended 30 June 2020 and for the year
ended 31 December 2019 and balance sheet information as at 30 June 2020 that
have been made to align Arcus’ historical financial information with Altia’s
presentation and the translation of Arcus’ historical financial information
presented in Norwegian kroner into euros.

Pro forma adjustments for Arcus reclassified in the pro forma income statements

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For the For the year

six months ended 31

ended 30 December 2019

June 2020
Arcus
Reclassifi Arcus Arcus Arcus Reclassifi Arcus
Arcus
historica
l -­ca­tions reclassi­fied reclassified historical -cations reclassified
reclassified

(audited)

(Note 1) (Note 1)
In NOK
In EUR In NOK In EUR
million
million million million

Net sales..............................................
- 1,377.3 1,377.3 127.2 - 2,760.8 2,760.8
280.4
Other operating income.........................
- 1.1 1.1 0.1 - 2.0 2.0
0.2
Materials and services...........................
- -800.0 -800.0 -73.9 - -1,601.1 -1,601.1
-162.6
Employee benefit expenses....................
- -229.6 -229.6 -21.2 - -423.9 -423.9
-43.1
Other operating expenses.......................
-149.4 -29.5 -178.9 -16.5 -329.4 -35.1
-364.5 -37.0
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
- -62.9 -62.9 -5.8 - -119.6 -119.6
-12.1
Sales revenue.......................................
1,354.1 -1,354.1 - - 2,710.4 -2,710.4
- -
Other operating revenue........................
24.2 -24.2 - - 52.4 -52.4
- -
Net gain on sale of fixed assets
0.1 -0.1 - - 0.0 -0.0
- -
Cost of sales..........................................
-800.0 800.0 - - -1,601.1 1,601.1
- -
Salaries and other personnel costs..........
-241.0 241.0 - - -439.2 439.2
- -
Depreciation and amortisation...............
-62.9 62.9 - - -119.6 119.6
- -
Share of profit from associated companies and jointly controlled
-2.1 2.1 - - 4.1 -4.1
- -
entities.......................
Other income and expenses.................... -18.2
18.2 - - -19.7 19.7 - -
Operating result..................................
104.9 2.1 107.0 9.9 257.8 -4.1
253.7 25.8

Finance income....................................
- 100.2 100.2 9.3 - 52.5 52.5
5.3
Finance expenses..................................
- -97.1 -97.1 -9.0 - -137.8 -137.8
-14.0
Share of profit in associates and joint ventures and income from
- -2.1 -2.1 -0.2 - 4.1 4.1
0.4
interests in joint
operations............................................................
Interest income.....................................
10.2 -10.2 - - 22.5 -22.5
- -
Other financial income..........................
90.0[1)] -90.0 - - 30.0 -30.0
- -
Interest costs.........................................
-46.9[1)] 46.9 - - -99.1 99.1
- -
Other financial costs.............................
-50.1[1)] 50.1 - - -38.7 38.7 -
-
Result before taxes..............................
108.0 - 108.0 10.0 172.5 -
172.5 17.5

Income tax expense............................... -25.8
- -25.8 -2.4 -39.2 - -39.2
-4.0
Result for the period............................
82.1 - 82.1 7.6 133.3 -
133.3 13.5

Result for the period attributable to:
Owners of the parent.............................
81.0 - 81.0 7.5 132.3[2)] -
132.3 13.4
Non-controlling interests.......................
1.1 - 1.1 0.1 1.0[2)] -
1.0 0.1

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[1) ]Reclassified to align with the financial year 2019 presentation.

[2) ]Unaudited and restated. In the unaudited consolidated half-year financial
report as at and for the six months ended 30 June 2020, Arcus has made a change
regarding the presentation of the non-controlling interests’ share of profit, so
that the profit shown in the income statement relates only to the non
-controlling interests’ where there are no put options associated. The
comparative figures for the year ended 31 December 2019 were also changed.

Pro forma adjustments for Arcus reclassified in the pro forma balance sheet

As at 30

June 2020
Arcu
s Reclassifications Arcus Arcus
histor
ical reclassified reclassified

(Note 1)
In
NOK In EUR
millio
n million
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill..............................................................
1,105.9 - 1,105.9 101.4
Other intangible assets...........................................
- 917.6 917.6 84.1
Property, plant and equipment................................
- 162.9 162.9 14.9
Right-of-use assets................................................
1,239.2 - 1,239.2 113.6
Investments in associates, joint ventures and interests in joint
- 68.3 68.3 6.3
operations............................................................
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive
- 0.3 0.3 0.0
income.................................................................
Deferred tax assets................................................
72.1 - 72.1 6.6
Brands.................................................................
899.1 -899.1 - -
Software...............................................................
18.6 -18.6 - -
Tangible fixed assets.............................................
162.9 -162.9 - -
Investments in associated companies and jointly controlled
68.3 -68.3 - -
entities.................................................................
Other investments in shares....................................
0.3 -0.3 - -
Other non-current receivables................................ 0.5
- 0.5 0.0
Total non-current assets......................................
3,566.8 - 3,566.8 326.9

Current assets
Inventories...........................................................
583.0 - 583.0 53.4
Trade and other receivables....................................
- 1,152.7 1,152.7 105.6
Current tax assets..................................................
- 33.6 33.6 3.1
Cash and cash equivalents......................................
- 675.1 675.1 61.9
Trade receivables..................................................
1,047.4 -1,047.4 - -
Prepayments to suppliers.......................................
55.0 -55.0 - -
Other receivables..................................................
84.0 -84.0 - -
Bank deposits....................................................... 675.1
-675.1 - -
Total current assets.............................................
2,444.5 - 2,444.5 224.0
TOTAL ASSETS.................................................
6,011.3 - 6,011.3 550.9

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the parent...............
1,736.8 - 1,736.8 159.2
Non-controlling interests....................................... 4.6
- 4.6 0.4
Total equity.........................................................
1,741.4 - 1,741.4 159.6

Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities...........................................
117.2 - 117.2 10.7
Borrowings..........................................................
- 775.5 775.5 71.1
Lease liabilities.....................................................
1,203.4 - 1,203.4 110.3
Employee benefit obligations.................................
- 18.8 18.8 1.7
Pension obligations...............................................
18.8 -18.8 - -
Liabilities at fair value through profit or loss...........
59.8 - 59.8 5.5
Debt to financial institutions..................................
775.5 -775.5 - -
Other non-current liabilities................................... 0.9
- 0.9 0.1
Total non-current liabilities.................................
2,175.7 - 2,175.7 199.4

Current liabilities
Lease liabilities.....................................................
71.9 - 71.9 6.6
Trade and other payables.......................................
- 2,015.7 2,015.7 184.7
Current tax liabilities.............................................
- 6.6 6.6 0.6
Trade payables.....................................................
665.4 -665.4 - -
Tax payable..........................................................
6.6 -6.6 - -
Unpaid public duties.............................................
1,017.5 -1,017.5 - -
Other current liabilities......................................... 332.7
-332.7 - -
Total current liabilities........................................
2,094.2 - 2,094.2 191.9
Total liabilities....................................................
4,269.8 - 4,269.8 391.3
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES.................
6,011.3 - 6,011.3 550.9

Note 2 – Merger

Altia has made a preliminary purchase price allocation which is based upon
estimates that are believed to be reasonable. As the Merger has not yet been
completed, all of the detailed valuation studies necessary to arrive at the
required estimates of fair value for all of Arcus’ assets to be acquired and
liabilities to be assumed have not been completed. Upon the completion of the
Merger, the Combined Company will conduct a detailed valuation of all assets and
liabilities as of the acquisition date at which point the fair value of acquired
assets and assumed liabilities may materially differ from the amounts presented
herein. Arcus’ unaudited consolidated balance sheet information as at 30 June
2020 was used in the preliminary purchase price allocation presented below. The
final fair values will be determined on the basis of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed at the Effective Date. The following tables set forth the
pro forma adjustments related to the Merger for the six months ended 30 June
2020, for the year ended 31 December 2019 and as at 30 June 2020.

Summary of Merger related pro forma adjustments to the pro forma income
statements

                                           For the

For the
six
year
months
ended 31
ended
December
30 June
2019
2020
In EUR million Fair Note Transac Financing Merger Fair
Note Transac Financing Merger
valuation -tion arrange
valuation -tion arrange
of net costs -ments of
net costs -ments
assets
assets
(Note 2b) (Note (Note 2e) (Note (Note
2b) (Note (Note 2e) (Note
2d) 2)
2d) 2)

Materials and services.. - - - -
-4.6 iii - - -4.6
Employee benefit - - - -
- -7.3 - -7.3
expenses
Other operating expenses - 1.1 - 1.1
- -13.5 - -13.5
Depreciation, amortisa­tion -1.5 ii - - -1.5 -3.7
ii - - -3.7
and
impairment.................
Operating result........ -1.5 1.1 - -0.5
-8.3 -20.8 - -29.1
Finance expenses........ - - - -
- - -0.9 -0.9
Result before taxes..... -1.5 1.1 - -0.5
-8.3 -20.8 -0.9 -30.0
Income tax expense..... 0.3 vi - - 0.3 1.8
vi 3.2 0.2 5.2
Result for the period.. -1.2 1.1 - -0.1
-6.4 -17.6 -0.7 -24.7

Summary of Merger related pro forma adjustments to the pro forma balance sheet

As at 30 June

2020
In EUR million Purchase
Fair Dividend Transaction Financingarrange Merger
consideration
valuation distribution costs -ments
of
net
asset
s
(Note 2a) (Note
2b) (Note 2c) (Note 2d) (Note 2e) (Note

2)
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill............................................. -
139.0 - - - 139.0
Other intangible assets.......................... -
5.9 - - - 5.9
Deferred tax assets............................... - -1.9
- - - -1.9
Total non-current assets..................... -
142.9 - - - 142.9

Current assets
Inventories.......................................... -
4.1 - - - 4.1
Current tax assets................................. -
- - 3.4 0.2 3.5
Cash and cash equivalents..................... - -
-32.4 -21.5 -0.9 -54.8
Total current assets............................ -
4.1 -32.4 -18.1 -0.7 -47.1
TOTAL ASSETS................................. - 147.1
-32.4 -18.1 -0.7 95.8

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the parent (Note 305.0
-159.2 -22.0 -17.0 -0.7 106.0
2f).......................................................
Total equity........................................ 305.0
-159.2 -22.0 -17.0 -0.7 106.0

LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings.......................................... - 0.4
- - - 0.4
Total non-current liabilities ................ -
0.4 - - - 0.4

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables....................... - 0.8
-10.3 -1.1 - -10.6
Total current liabilities....................... -
0.8 -10.3 -1.1 - -10.6
Total liabilities.................................... -
1.2 -10.3 -1.1 - -10.2
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 305.0
-157.9 -32.4 -18.1 -0.7 95.8

Note 2a – Purchase Consideration

The purchase consideration is determined based on the fair value of the Merger
Consideration Shares. For pro forma purposes, the preliminary estimate of the
fair value of the purchase consideration transferred in exchange of Arcus
corresponds to the aggregate fair value of the total number of the Merger
Consideration Shares expected to be issued based on the closing price of the
Altia share on Nasdaq Helsinki on 30 September 2020. The Merger Consideration
settled in shares has been recorded in the Invested unrestricted equity fund and
Share capital in the unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at 30 June 2020
pursuant to the Merger Plan.

The following table sets forth the preliminary estimate of the consideration
transferred to acquire Arcus as if the acquisition of Arcus occurred on 30 June
2020:

Preliminary estimate of purchase consideration
Number of Merger Consideration Shares expected to be
31,409,930
issued...........................................................................

Share price, EUR (Closing price of Altia share on Nasdaq Helsinki on 30
September 9.71
2020)..............................
Preliminary fair value estimate of the consideration in the Merger, EUR in
305.0
million...................................

The preliminary estimate of the purchase consideration reflected in the Pro
Forma Information does not purport to represent the actual consideration to be
transferred upon the completion of the Merger. In accordance with IFRS, the fair
value of the consideration transferred will be measured at the Effective Date at
the then-current market price (fair value) of the Altia share. This requirement
will likely result in a purchase consideration different from the amount used in
the Pro Forma Information and that difference may be material. A change of 10
percent per share in the Altia share price would increase or decrease the
consideration expected to be transferred by approximately EUR 30.5 million,
which would be reflected in the Pro Forma Information as an increase or decrease
to goodwill.

Note 2b – Fair valuation of net assets

The following table sets forth the preliminary fair valuation of net assets
acquired:

In EUR million
Arcus Fair Note Acquired

reclassified valuation assets and

of net assumed

assets liabilities

(Note 1) (Note 2b)

Goodwill.........................................................................
.................. 101.4 -101.4 i -
Other intangible
assets........................................................................
84.1 5.9 ii 90.0
Property, plant and
equipment.............................................................
14.9 - 14.9
Right-of-use
assets...........................................................................
.. 113.6 - 113.6
Investments in associates, joint ventures and interests in joint operations..
6.3 - 6.3
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
0.0 - 0.0
Deferred tax
assets...........................................................................
.. 6.6 -1.9 vi 4.7
Other non-current
receivables..............................................................
0.0 - 0.0
Total non-current
assets...................................................................
326.9 -97.4 229.5
Inventories......................................................................
.................. 53.4 4.1 iii 57.6
Trade and other
receivables.................................................................
105.6 - 105.6
Current tax
assets...........................................................................
.... 3.1 - 3.1
Cash and cash
equivalents...................................................................
61.9 - 61.9
Total current
assets..........................................................................
224.0 4.1 228.1
Deferred tax
liabilities......................................................................
.. -10.7 - -10.7
Borrowings.......................................................................
................ -71.1 -0.4 iv -71.5
Lease
liabilities......................................................................
............ -110.3 - -110.3
Employee benefit
obligations..............................................................
-1.7 - -1.7
Liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss......................................... -5.5 -
-5.5
Other non-current
liabilities................................................................
-0.1 - -0.1
Total non-current
liabilities..............................................................
-199.4 -0.4 -199.8
Lease
liabilities......................................................................
............ -6.6 - -6.6
Trade and other
payables....................................................................
-184.7 -0.8 v -185.5
Current tax
liabilities......................................................................
.... -0.6 - -0.6
Total current
liabilities.....................................................................
-191.9 -0.8 -192.7
Net assets acquired
..........................................................................
159.6 -94.5 65.1
Goodwill
.................................................................................
......... i 240.3
Non-controlling interests
..................................................................
0.4
Purchase consideration
....................................................................
      305.0

i. Goodwill recognised in the pro forma balance sheet represents the excess of
the preliminary purchase consideration transferred over the preliminary fair
value of identifiable net assets acquired. The preliminary goodwill of EUR 240.3
million arising in the combination is mainly attributable to synergies, growth
potential to monopoly channel, future customer relationships and the overall
market presence in the Nordics and it is expected not to be deductible for tax
purposes.

For pro forma presentation purposes, the difference of EUR 139.0 million between
Arcus’ existing goodwill of EUR 101.4 million and the preliminary goodwill
arising in the Merger of EUR 240.3 million is adjusted to goodwill in the pro
forma balance sheet.

ii. The preliminary fair value of Arcus’ Other intangible assets of EUR 90.0
million in the pro forma balance sheet consist mainly of brands and customer
relationships. In addition, Other intangible assets include software that’s
carrying value is assumed to approximate the fair value.

The preliminary fair values of brands and customer relationships included in
Other intangible assets have been determined using the “income approach” which
requires an estimate or forecast of expected future cash flows. Either the multi
-period excess earnings method or the relief-from-royalty method has been used
as the income-based valuation method. The preliminary fair values for the brands
and customer relationships have been determined on a portfolio level based on a
limited publicly available information. Upon the completion of the Merger, the
Combined Company will conduct a detailed valuation of intangible assets. As a
result of the more detailed valuation process upon completion of the Merger, the
assumptions used and the resulting fair values of brands and customer
relationships may differ from the preliminary fair values included in this Pro
Forma Information and could have an impact on the Combined Company’s results of
operations.

For the pro forma amortisation expense purposes, brands have been assumed to
have useful lives ranging from 5 to 30 years and customer relationships have
been assumed to have a useful life of 20 years. The pro forma amortisation
adjustment includes also elimination of amortisation for the brands already
recorded in Arcus’ historical income statements.

The amortisation adjustments will have a continuing impact on the Combined
Company’s results of operations.

iii. The preliminary fair value adjustment recorded to Inventories in the pro
forma balance sheet reflects the preliminary fair value of acquired inventories.
Altia expects that the acquired inventory will turn over within a year and,
accordingly, a fair value adjustment has been recorded as expense in the pro
forma income statement for the year 2019. This adjustment will not have a
continuing impact on the Combined Company’s results of operations.

iv. The preliminary fair value adjustment to non-current Borrowings represents
the elimination of capitalised transaction costs related to Arcus’ existing
financing arrangements in the pro forma balance sheet.

v. Arcus’ Board of Directors has due to the Merger resolved to terminate the
senior executives’ option programme with effect from completion of the Merger
and Arcus has agreed with the option holders that they shall be compensated with
a cash payment following completion. All of the options will lapse on
completion. Pro forma adjustment recorded as Trade and other payables in the
unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at 30 June 2020 reflects the aggregate
amount of assumed liabilities as at the acquisition date.

vi. The pro forma adjustment to deferred tax assets reflects the deferred tax
impact arising from the fair value adjustments. In addition, the pro forma
adjustment reflects the offsetting of deferred tax assets and deferred tax
liabilities arising from the fair value adjustments, as they relate to income
taxes on the same jurisdiction and a right to set off tax assets against tax
liabilities exists.

Prior to the Merger, Arcus is to carry out Reorganisation to which Arcus will
request the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Norway to grant a Tax Relief.
See “Merger of Altia and Arcus – Merger Plan - Arrangements Outside of Ordinary
Business Operations” in the Merger Prospectus for further information on the
Reorganisation. If the Tax Relief is not granted and thus Arcus is not able to
carry out the Reorganisation as intended, it may trigger potential write down of
most of the remaining deferred tax asset in the balance sheet on the Effective
Date.

The tax rates used in the adjustment are based on preliminary assumptions
related to the underlying jurisdictions that the income or expense will be
recorded. The effective tax rate of the Combined Company could be different
depending on the post-merger activities, including cash needs, geographical mix
of net income and tax planning strategies.

Note 2c – Dividend distribution

The maximum total amount of the dividend proposed to be distributed to Altia’s
shareholders before the completion of the Merger totalling approximately EUR
22.0 million has been reflected in the pro forma balance sheet by deducting the
dividend from Retained earnings and from Cash and cash equivalents.

In addition, a liability related to a dividend distribution from the year 2019
of EUR 10.3 million recorded in Arcus’ historical balance sheet as at 30 June
2020 as current liabilities has been presented as paid in the pro forma balance
sheet, and has been eliminated from Trade and other payables and deducted from
Cash and cash equivalents.

Note 2d – Transaction costs

The total transaction costs of EUR 21.8 million estimated to be incurred by
Altia and Arcus in connection with the Merger primarily comprise of financial,
legal and advisory costs (excluding financing transaction costs) as well as
certain Merger related employee benefits to be paid to certain members of
management of Altia and Arcus in connection with the Merger.

The total estimated transaction costs to be expensed as Other operating expenses
of EUR 13.5 million and Employee benefit expenses of EUR 7.3 million have been
recorded in the pro forma income statement for the year ended 31 December 2019.
The Merger related transaction costs already recorded in Arcus’ historical
income statement for the six months ended 30 June 2020 have been eliminated from
Other operating expenses in the pro forma income statement for that period.

The amount of the estimated transaction costs of EUR 1.0 million directly
related to the issuance and listing of the Merger Consideration Shares to be
recognised directly to the equity has been deducted from Invested unrestricted
equity fund (net of tax EUR 0.8 million) in the pro forma balance sheet.

In the pro forma balance sheet, the total estimated transaction costs have been
deducted from cash and cash equivalents. The pro forma adjustment to Trade and
other payables reflects the elimination of transaction costs already recorded in
Arcus’ historical balance sheet as at 30 June 2020.

The income tax impact from the transaction costs adjustment has been calculated
using the Finnish tax rate of 20.0 percent for the tax deductible costs and
Merger related employee benefits to be incurred in Finland. Transaction costs in
Norway are considered non tax deductible. The tax impact from Merger related
employee benefits to be incurred in Norway has been calculated with the
Norwegian tax rate of 22.0 percent.

The transaction costs adjustment will not have a continuing impact on the
Combined Company’s results of operations.

Note 2e – Financing arrangements

Altia and Arcus have obtained certain waivers and consents for their existing
financing arrangements in order for the existing financing arrangements to
continue in force and survive the Merger. In the pro forma balance sheet, the
existing financing of Altia and Arcus continue in accordance with the existing
arrangements. For further information on the financing, see “Information on the
Combined Company – Financing” in the Merger Prospectus.

The pro forma adjustment in the unaudited pro forma income statement for the
year ended 31 December 2019 reflects the estimated waiver fees as well as bank
fees such as back-stop facility costs arising in connection with the Merger and
recorded directly as expenses and deducted from Cash and cash equivalents. This
adjustment will not have a continuing impact on the Combined Company’s results.

The tax impact from the adjustment is calculated using the Finnish tax rate of
20.0 percent for the costs to be incurred in Finland and the Norwegian tax rate
of 22.0 percent for the costs to be incurred in Norway.

Note 2f – Equity structure

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of pro forma total equity
attributable to owners of the parent and includes adjustments to reflect the
impacts of the Merger to the equity attributable to owners of the parent of the
Combined Company in the unaudited pro forma balance sheet as at 30 June 2020.

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As at 30

June 2020
In EUR million Altia Purchase
Dividend Transaction Financingarrange Combined
historical consideration
distribution costs -ments Company

pro

forma
(Note 2a)
(Note 2c) (Note 2d) (Note 2e)

Share capital.................................. 60.5 1.0[1)]
- - - 61.5
Invested unrestricted equity fund...... 1.2 304.0
- -0.8 - 304.4
Fair value reserve........................... 0.6 -
- - - 0.6
Legal reserve................................. 0.1 -
- - - 0.1
Hedge reserve................................ -1.0 -
- - - -1.0
Translation differences.................... -23.7 -
- - - -23.7
Retained earnings........................... 111.9 -
-22.0 -16.2 -0.7 72.9
Total equity attributable to owners of the 149.5 305.0
-22.0 -17.0 -0.7 414.7
parent...........................................

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[1) ]For the pro forma presentation of equity, EUR 1.0 million of the Merger
Consideration has been recorded as an increase in Share capital in accordance
with the Merger Plan.

Note 3 – Pro Forma Earnings per Share

Pro forma basic earnings per share has been calculated by dividing the pro forma
result for the period attributable to owners of the parent company by the pro
forma weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period as
adjusted for the Merger Consideration Shares.

The following table sets forth the pro forma basic earnings per share
attributable to owners of the parent company for the periods indicated:

For the For the

six months year

ended 30 ended 31

June 2020 December

2019
Result for the period attributable to owners of the parent company, in EUR
million..... 14.8 7.1
Weighted average number of shares outstanding –
36,140,485 36,140,485
historical.........................................
Merger Consideration
31,409,930 31,409,930
Shares...........................................................................
..........
Pro forma weighted average number of shares outstanding –
67,550,415 67,550,415
basic..............................
Pro forma earnings per share – basic,
0.22 0.10
EUR.................................................................

Note 4 – Additional Pro Forma Information

Pro Forma Financial Key Figures

[][][][][]
In EUR million, unless otherwise indicated
For For the As at

the year 30

six ended 31 June

months December 2020

ended 2019

30

June

2020
Net
276.5 640.0
sales............................................................................

EBITDA[1)].......................................................................
... 34.8 55.6
Comparable EBITDA[2)]........................................................
36.1 84.7
Net
211.2
debt[3)].........................................................................
..
Gearing[4)],
50.9
%.......................................................................
Equity ratio[5)],
%.................................................................
38.6

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[1)] EBITDA = Operating result before depreciation and
amortisation.
[2) = EBITDA excluding items affecting
]Comparable                  comparability. Items affecting comparability
EBITDA comprise of material items outside normal
business such as net gains or losses from
business and assets disposals, costs for
closure of business operations and
restructurings, cost for major corporate
projects such as direct transaction costs
related to business acquisition and the
contemplated merger, cost impact of inventory
fair value adjustment arising from business
acquisitions, costs related to other
corporate development projects, and cost
impact of voluntary pension plan change.
[3)] Net debt = Non-current and current Borrowings + Non
-current and current Lease liabilities – Cash
and cash equivalents
[4)] Gearing, % = Net debt / Total equity
[5)] Equity ratio, % = Total equity / Total assets – Advances
received

Reconciliation of Pro Forma Comparable EBITDA and Pro Forma EBITDA to Pro Forma
Operating Result

For the For the

six months year ended

ended 30 31

June 2020 December

2019
In EUR million
Altia Arcus Merger Combined Altia Arcus Merger Combined
histori
cal reclas Company historical reclas Company

-sified pro -sified pro

forma forma

(Note (Note (Note (Note

1) 2) 1) 2)

Operating result......................................................
9.2 9.9 -0.5 18.6 25.1 25.8 -29.1 21.8
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment................ 8.8
5.8 1.5 16.2 17.9 12.1 3.7 33.8
EBITDA.................................................................
18.0 15.7 1.1 34.8 43.1 37.9 -25.4 55.6
Items affecting comparability
Net gains or losses from business and assets disposals.
- - - - -0.1 - - -0.1
Cost for closure of business operations and
0.3 0.5 - 0.8 0.2 1.1 - 1.3
restructurings..........................................................
Costs related to the closed voluntary pension scheme..
0.5 - - 0.5 1.6 - - 1.6
Merger related costs................................................
- 1.1 -1.1 - - - 20.8 20.8
Inventory fair valuation............................................
- - - - - - 4.6 4.6
Other major corporate projects..................................
- 0.1 - 0.1 - 1.0 - 1.0
Total items affecting comparability........................ 0.7
1.7 -1.1 1.3 1.7 2.0 25.4 29.1
Comparable EBITDA............................................
18.8 17.4 - 36.1 44.8 39.9 - 84.7

Altia is a leading Nordic alcoholic beverage brand company operating in the
wines and spirits markets in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Altia wants
to support a development of a modern, responsible Nordic drinking
culture. Altia’s flagship brands are Koskenkorva, O.P. Anderson and Larsen.
Other iconic Nordic brands are Chill Out, Blossa, Xanté, Jaloviina, Leijona,
Explorer and Grönstedts. Altia’s net sales in 2019 were EUR 359.6 million and
the company employs about 650 professionals. Altia’s shares are listed on Nasdaq
Helsinki.  www.altiagroup.com (https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?u
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