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Altri SGPS — Earnings Release 2023
Nov 30, 2023
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Earnings Announcement | 3Q23



Index
| Highlights of 3Q23 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Message from the CEO | 4 |
| Operating and financial performance | 5 |
| Pulp market Altri Group Operating performance Economic and financial performance Investment Debt |
5 7 7 8 10 10 |
| Sustainability | 11 |
| Perspectives | 12 |
| Annexes | 14 |
| Description of Altri Group Pulp mill's maintenance downtime schedule Debt maturity profile Ratings ESG Income statement (3Q23) Income statement (9M23) Balance sheet (9M23) |
14 14 15 15 16 17 18 |
| Glossary | 19 |
This document is a translation of a document originally issued in Portuguese, prepared using accounting policies consistent with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted in European Union (IFRS-EU), some of which may not conform or be required by generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese language version prevails.
Highlights of 3Q23
Altri Group achieved total revenues of € 174.4 M in the 3Q23, a decrease of 38.6% vs 3Q22. The slowdown in the growth of global pulp demand during 2023, which resulted from a relevant destocking process in the Pulp and Paper industry and the lower dynamism of economic activity, led the Altri Group to register a lower sales level and prices than the same period last year. Compared to the 2Q23, total revenues decreased 13.6%, as a result of a relevant decrease in the pulp prices, despite the increase in the volume sold. In the 9M23, the Group recorded total revenues of € 601.0 M, -25.4% compared to the same period last year.
Faced with one of the most sudden cycle changes in more than a decade, and as a result of the downward price correction that has taken place, the Altri Group recorded an EBITDA of € 16.3 M in 3Q23, a decrease of 82.4% compared to the same period of last year. In the 3Q23, the Altri Group recorded an EBITDA margin of 9.3%, which compares with the 32.6% reported in the 3Q22. The decrease in costs continued during 3Q23, but not enough to offset the fall in prices since the start of the year. Looking at the 9M23, the Altri Group achieved an EBITDA of € 97.5 M, a reduction of 56.3% vs the 9M22, which implies an EBITDA margin of 16.2%. The Altri Group will continue to actively work on cost reduction in the coming quarters.
The Altri Group is in the final testing phase of 'Caima Go Green', one of the key projects in matters of Sustainability, environmental improvement, and energy efficiency. This project will enable Caima to become the first industrial unit of the Altri Group, and the first in the industry, in the Iberian Peninsula, 100% free of fossil fuels.
On the other hand, given the focus of the Altri Group on pursuing its strategic vectors of Sustainability, the revamping of the new industrial wastewater treatment plant (ETARi) was concluded at the Group's largest industrial unit (Celbi), which will bring benefits by reducing water consumption and improving the quality of the effluent and operating efficiency, thus making a sustainable contribution to increasing the profitability of this industrial unit.
The improvement in the level of global pulp demand, as a result of the strong recovery in the Asian market, has already led to successive increases in pulp prices (BHKP) in China, which has led to improvements in the price level in Europe since September. As such, and despite a difficult third quarter in financial terms, we foresee a more positive outlook and improved profitability for the Altri Group in the fourth quarter of the year and the beginning of 2024.
The Altri Group continues to develop the Gama project with the intention to take a final investment decision in the short term. The Gama project is configured as a transformational project, implying the construction of a new industrial unit for the production of dissolving pulp and sustainable textile fibres, in Galicia.
Message from the CEO
In 2023, the cellulosic fiber market is going through an adjustment in its cycle, with inevitable impacts compared to the trend followed in recent years. Lower demand invariably leads to lower prices, in an inflationary context that has obviously had an impact on the players in this sector.
Despite the challenging environment, the Altri Group ended the first nine months with high production levels, exceeding 780 thousand tons of cellulosic fibers and sales that surpassed 810 thousand tons. Throughout the year we have had a sharp focus on our operating costs, which have shown a consecutive decrease over several quarters. These are figures that reflect the solidity of our operational capacity as well as the necessary agility on the commercial front.
Although the European and North American markets continue to show a slowdown in demand, we are seeing a strong recovery in Asia, particularly in China. This increase in demand has led recently to successive price rises in China, with a positive impact in European prices. We are now entering the final months of the year with a more positive outlook, both for the next quarter and for 2024.
At the Altri Group we have the motto "Our value is made of fibre". And we live up to it, continuing to work on the optimization of costs, quarter after quarter. In that context, it is also important the completion of the "Caima Go Green" project, currently in the final testing phase, which will enable Caima to be the first of the three industrial units of Group Altri to be 100% free of fossil fuel and the first in the Iberian Peninsula. This is one of the most important projects for the Group in the pursuit of its Sustainability vectors, together with the Gama project, which we continue to develop, with the intention of making a final investment decision in the short term. This project, which involves the construction of a new industrial unit in Galicia to produce dissolving pulp and sustainable textile fibres, will enable the Altri Group to make a decisive contribution to decarbonising the textile industry.
José Soares de Pina Altri's CEO
Operating and financial performance
Pulp market
Global demand for pulp in the first nine months of 2023 recorded an increase of 2.6% vs the same period of the previous year, while the evolution of demand for Hardwood pulp was even more positive, with a 6.1% increase over the same period, according to the PPPC (World Chemical Market Pulp Global 100 Report – September 2023).
In regional terms, and focusing essentially on the Hardwood pulp market, which is more relevant for the Altri Group, we positively highlight China (+26.5%) and the rest of Asia/Africa (+6.4%). The European market continues to show a double-digit decrease in Western Europe (-19.3%) and in Eastern Europe (-9.6%), during the first nine months of the year. North America, despite performing better than Europe, shows a negative evolution of -1.0% until September 2023. The slowdown in demand ultimately led to a greater than expected destocking process in Europe and partly in North America. In China, the positive demand figures are a consequence of the restocking process and greater dynamism following the further opening of the economy since the end of 2022.
| 000' Tons | Jan-Sep 23 | Jan-Sep 22 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleached Hardwood Sulphate | 30,271 | 28,539 | 6.1% |
| Bleached Softwood Sulphate | 18,401 | 18,404 | 0.0% |
| Unbleached Sulphite | 1,905 | 2,334 | -18.4% |
| Sulphite | 83 | 85 | -1.8% |
| Pulp Global Demand | 50,659 | 49,362 | 2.6% |
| Bleached Hardwood per region | |||
| North America | 2,432 | 2,456 | -1.0% |
| Western Europe | 5,292 | 6,557 | -19.3% |
| Eastern Europe | 991 | 1,097 | -9.6% |
| Latin America | 2,235 | 2,131 | 4.9% |
| Japan | 731 | 815 | -10.2% |
| China | 13,711 | 10,835 | 26.5% |
| Rest of Asia/Africa | 4,748 | 4,464 | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 131 | 184 | -29.0% |
| Total | 30,271 | 28,539 | 6.1% |
Source: PPPC (World Chemical Market Pulp Global 100 Report - September 2023).
One of the relevant factors to confirm the balance of demand and supply of pulp in the European market is the level of stocks in European ports. Given the global destocking trend in the pulp and paper industry value chain in general, during 2023, the level of stocks at European ports rose to levels above historical averages. However, this trend has now reversed and the 3Q23 finished with figures in line with average historical values.
Pulp stocks in European Ports
| Stocks (EU Ports) | 1,386 | 1,617 | 1,571 | 1,808 | 1,637 | 1,157 | 1,198 | 1,542 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Note: Monthly end-of-period stocks. Monthly average for quarterly and annual values. Source: Europulp (Federation of the National Associations of Pulp Sellers in Europe).
During the 3Q23, the PIX pulp index price (BHKP) in Europe continued to decrease, ending the quarter at US\$ 809/ton. On average terms, the price of the European PIX pulp index (BHKP) in the 3Q23 fell by -24% vs 2Q23, in both US\$ and Euros. Compared to 3Q22, the decrease is -39% in US\$ and -43% in Euros.
This price reduction in 2023 has been the result of the normalization of the value chains, after a year as 2022 with several limitations at the supply level and logistic difficulties, adding to significant increases in Hardwood pulp capacity from Latin America already in 2023. During the 3Q23, we witnessed a recovery in pulp prices in the Chinese market, given the strong acceleration in demand in this market. However, most geographies did not follow this trend, widening the difference in prices between regions, despite some recovery in the European markets from September onwards.
| US\$/ton | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | ||||||
| Avg. Pulp Price (BHKP) | 835 | 1,097 | 1,337 | 1,286 | 1,014 | 680 | 858 | 1,037 |
BHKP average pulp price evolution in Europe (2018 to 3Q23)
Source: FOEX.
Global demand for Dissolving Pulp (DP) has registered a 5.8% increase in the first eight months of the year, according to Numera Analytics (Global DP Demand Report – August 2023). This positive variation is due to the sustained recovery of demand in the textile sector, after the slowdown experienced during 4Q22. We recall that DP is targeted for textile and used mainly in Asia, the region that absorbs around 85% of the demand. In geographical terms, China registered an increase of 8.7%, with Asia growing at around 5.7%. After a slight drop in 2Q23, DP ended 3Q23 with prospects of price increases for October to levels of around US\$850/ton. Source: Numera Analytics (Global DP Demand Report – August 2023). Mil Tons Sep-23 Aug-23 Jul-23 2Q23 1Q23 2022 2021 2020
Global dissolving pulp demand
| 000' Tons | Jan-Aug 23 | Jan-Aug 22 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 418 | 291 | 43.7% |
| Western Europe | 336 | 424 | -20.8% |
| Asia | 4,042 | 3,825 | 5.7% |
| China | 2,923 | 2,688 | 8.7% |
| Japan | 121 | 110 | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | 19 | 37 | -49.2% |
| Thailand | 152 | 148 | 2.8% |
| Other Asia | 827 | 842 | -1.7% |
| Other | 45 | 35 | 31.2% |
| Total | 4,841 | 4,574 | 5.8% |
Altri Group
Operating performance
Total volume of pulp produced in 3Q23 achieved 261.6 thousand tons, a decrease of -6.7% vs the previous quarter, and -9.7% when compared with the same quarter in the previous year. This decrease is the result of active management of the level of stock needed to meet the level of pulp sales and optimization of the Group's inventory level.
Despite the longer destocking effect on the pulp and paper industry's value chain, as a result of the slowdown in demand, felt especially in Europe and in the 'Printing & Writing (P&W)' segment, the Altri Group managed to counter this trend in 3Q23 with a pulp sales volume of 284.8 thousand tons, a growth of 3.9% vs 2Q23 and an increase of 3.9% when compared to the 3Q22. This is the result of a more active commercial strategy, diversifying some markets and clients.
| 000' tons | 3Q23 | 3Q22 | 3Q23/3Q22 | 2Q23 | 3Q23/2Q23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Pulp BHKP | 235.8 | 262.3 | -10.1% | 255.4 | -7.7% |
| Production Pulp DWP | 25.8 | 27.4 | -5.7% | 24.8 | 4.0% |
| Total Production | 261.6 | 289.7 | -9.7% | 280.2 | -6.7% |
| Pulp Sales BHKP | 257.0 | 252.0 | 2.0% | 248.8 | 3.3% |
| Pulp Sales DWP | 27.9 | 22.0 | 26.4% | 25.4 | 9.7% |
| Total Sales | 284.8 | 274.0 | 3.9% | 274.2 | 3.9% |
Operating indicators (Quarter)
In 9M23, the total volume of pulp produced was 781.3 thousand tons, -8.3% when compared to the same period in the previous year. The decrease recorded is mostly due to a planned shutdown during that period in Celbi, the Altri Group's largest industrial site, leading to an adjustment in the volume produced compared to the same period last year. In terms of pulp sales, there was a decrease of 6.1% compared to the same period last year, which is a recovery when looking to the figures recorded in the first half of 2023 and reinforces the perception that the destocking process in the chain is essentially complete.
Operating indicators (9M23)
| 000' tons | 9M23 | 9M22 | 9M23/9M22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Pulp BHKP | 706.1 | 777.7 | -9.2% | |
| Production Pulp DWP | 75.3 | 74.5 | 1.1% | |
| Total Production | 781.3 | 852.1 | -8.3% | |
| Pulp Sales BHKP | 734.5 | 782.6 | -6.1% | |
| Pulp Sales DWP | 75.9 | 80.4 | -5.7% | |
| Total Sales | 810.4 | 863.0 | -6.1% |

In terms of end use, Tissue continues to present solid demand levels, with a weight of 51% in the 9M23. The P&W segment, despite losing weight compared to 2022, remains the second most important, with 17% of the volume sold. P&W volumes have been declining during 2023, given the relevant destocking effect and apparent decline in final demand occurring in this segment. In regional terms, Europe (including Portugal), accounts for 60% of sales, followed by the Middle East and North Africa with 25%, Turkey and Israel being the main destinations in the Middle East. To be able to seek destinations with higher levels of demand, the Altri Group increased its exposure to Asia and the Middle East and North Africa.
Weight of sales (volume) by end use Weight of sales (volume) by region
| Tissue | 51% | 53% | 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&W | 17% | 24% | 19% |
| Dissolving | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Décor | 4% | 5% | 7% |
| Specialities | 4% | 5% | 6% |
| Packaging | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Other | 12% | 3% | 8% |
| 9M23 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe (excl. Portugal) | 49% | 61% | 61% |
| Middle East & N. Africa | 25% | 17% | 17% |
| Asia | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Portugal | 11% | 15% | 14% |
Economic and financial performance
During 3Q23, total revenues of Altri Group amounted to € 174.4 M, a 38.6% decrease vs 3Q22 and a decrease of 13.6% vs 2Q23. The change is mainly explained by the decrease in revenues from 'Cellulosic fibres' during the 3Q23, as a consequence of a lower pulp price level (BHKP) in Euros by 43% in 3Q23 vs 3Q22 and 24% vs 2Q23.
Despite an increase in the Altri Group's sales volume in 3Q23 compared to the previous quarter, the market environment has been quite challenging during the year, with a slowdown in pulp demand in most geographies, except for China and some Asian countries. This slowdown in demand led to the most rapid decrease in Hardwood pulp (BHKP) prices in more than 10 years. On a positive note, there was already a stabilisation of the global demand and the resilience of dissolving pulp (DP) prices, which account for around 9.4% of the Group's volumes sold.
The evolution of the revenue item 'Others' (-26.0% vs 3Q22) in the income statement of the 3Q23 ,is explained essentially by a change in the Electric Energy (EE) sales regime, as a consequence of Celbi's production unit switching to Self-Consumption during the 3Q22. As such, the sale of electric energy started to correspond only to the surplus, being previously sold the total gross energy produced.
Since the beginning of 2023, we have seen a reduction in the main variable costs. This reduction is essentially due to the normalization of electricity and natural gas prices, the consequent reduction in the price of chemicals, a drop in maritime freight and lower demand for wood from other sectors. These reductions continued to contribute to a decrease in variable costs during 3Q23, with special emphasis on wood and chemical costs in this quarter. Despite the favourable evolution in costs, this has not been enough to cope with the reduction in sales prices, ultimately leading to a negative evolution in the EBITDA margin compared to the previous quarter and the same quarter of the previous year. 9M23 2022 2021

In 3Q23, EBITDA reached € 16.3 M, a decrease of 82.4% vs 3Q22 with an EBITDA margin of 9.3%, a decrease of 23.3 p.p. when compared to the same period in the previous year and of 6.1 p.p. when compared to 2Q23.
The Altri Group's financial results went from € -8.6M in 3Q22 to € -0.9 M in 3Q23. Despite the increase in interest expenses due to the evolution of interest rates, the improvement in financial income more than offset this rise. The change in financial results comes essentially from the gains resulting from currency hedging derivatives vs. losses in 3Q22, as well as the increase in interest earned and favourable exchange differences. The quarterly update of the fair value of the derivative contract (vPPA) contracted with Greenvolt regarding the photovoltaic park of Tábua makes a positive contribution with € 1.6 M.
The Net Profit of the Altri Group in 3Q23 reached € 0.2 M, which compares with € 48.0 M in the same period of the previous year.
| € M | 3Q23 | 3Q22 | 3Q23/3Q22 | 2Q23 | 3Q23/2Q23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulosic fibres | 144.9 | 244.2 | -40.7% | 162.1 | -10.6% |
| Other1 | 29.5 | 39.9 | -26.2% | 39.8 | -25.9% |
| Total Revenues | 174.4 | 284.1 | -38.6% | 201.9 | -13.6% |
| EBITDA | 16.3 | 92.5 | -82.4% | 31.0 | -47.5% |
| EBITDA mg | 9.3% | 32.6% | -23.3 pp | 15.4% | -6.1 pp |
| EBIT | -1.1 | 76.2 | s.s. | 13.7 | s.s. |
| EBIT mg | -0.6% | 26.8% | -27.4 pp | 6.8% | -7.4 pp |
| Net financials | -0.9 | -8.6 | 89.7% | -10.3 | 91.3% |
| Income tax | |||||
| 2.0 | -19.8 | s.s. | 4.8 | s.s. | |
| Net profit of cont. operations2 | 0.2 | 48.0 | s.s. | 8.4 | s.s |
Income statement highlights of the 3Q23
1 Others: includes essentially i) sale of biomass and rendering of operation and maintenance services to Greenvolt's biomass plants in Portugal and ii) sale of Electric Energy (cogeneration) related to the cellulosic fibre production process. 2 Attributable to equity holders of the parent
During the first nine months of 2023, the Altri Group's total revenues reached € 601.0 M, a decrease of 25.4% over 9M22. This decrease, as already mentioned, is attributable to a rapid negative evolution of hardwood pulp prices, as a result of a decrease in overall pulp demand at the beginning of the year, which also ended up affecting volumes sold. EBITDA reached € 97.5 M in 9M23, a decrease of 56.3% over 9M22, reaching an EBITDA margin of 16.2%, which translates into a reduction of 11.5 p.p. compared to the same period of the previous year. Cost reductions were not sufficient to prevent a deterioration in the Group's profitability. The Net Profit of the Altri Group reached € 28.2 M in 9M23, a decrease of 76.0% when compared to 9M22.
Income statement highlights of the 9M23
| € M | 9M23 | 9M22 | 9M23/9M22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulosic fibres | 496.1 | 667.8 | -25.7% |
| Others1 | 104.8 | 138.1 | -24.1% |
| Total Revenues | 601.0 | 805.9 | -25.4% |
| EBITDA | 97.5 | 223.3 | -56.3% |
| EBITDA mg | 16.2% | 27.7% | -11.5 pp |
| EBIT EBIT mg |
45.4 7.6% |
174.0 21.6% |
-73.9% -14.0 pp |
| Net financials | -17.0 | -12.4 | -37.2% |
| Income tax | -0.8 | -44.3 | s.s. |
| Net profit of cont. operations2 | 28.2 | 117.6 | -76.0% |
1 Others: includes essentially i) sale of biomass and rendering of operation and maintenance services to Greenvolt's biomass plants in Portugal and ii) sale of Electric Energy (cogeneration) related to the cellulosic fibre production process. 2 Attributable to equity holders of the parent
Investment
The total net investment (i.e., payments in the period relating to acquisitions of property, plant and equipment) made by the Altri Group during the first nine months of 2023 reached € 51.6 M, which compares with the € 34.8 M in the same period of 2022. The investment for the 9M23 includes € 28.1 M related to the new biomass boiler (including the new turbine) for the Caima industrial unit.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € M | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | |
| Total net investment | 15.4 | 17.8 | 18.4 | 45.3 | 10.5 | 16.0 | 12.0 | 6.8 |
Debt
The Altri Group's net debt reached € 391.4 M at the end of September 2023, a decrease vs € 401.0 M at the end of June 2023. This level of debt is equivalent to a Net Debt/EBITDA LTM ratio of 2.2x. The total net debt, (i.e., when adding lease liabilities), was around € 468.7 M at the end of the nine months of 2023. The decrease in the level of debt during 3Q23 compared to the previous quarter is mostly justified by improvements in working capital efficiency.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| € M | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | 4Q | 3Q | 2Q | 1Q | |
| Net Debt | 391.4 | 401.0 | 327.5 | 325.8 | 360.1 | 356.9 | 303.3 | 344.0 |
Sustainability
The Altri Group has defined four strategic development vectors that focus its activity and its future investments:
- To value the people
- Develop and enhance the forest
- Focus on operational excellence and technological innovation
- Affirming sustainability as a competitiveness factor
Based on this strategy, the main sustainability objectives for the Group were identified, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, and with the expectations of our stakeholders, resulting in the definition of the "2030 Commitment" of the Altri Group. Every quarter we see progress towards a more sustainable Group, of which we highlight:
- The Altri Group has completed the revamping project of the new Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (ETARi) at Celbi. We should see positive results to water-related objectives of the 2030 Commitment, namely in terms of consumption and quality of the effluent.
- Caima Go Green. The investment in the new biomass boiler, which is in the final testing phase, will make Caima the first cellulosic fibre industrial unit in the Iberian Peninsula, and one of the first in Europe, to operate 100% free of fossil fuels. It is an excellent example of decarbonisation and innovation from a circular economy perspective, contributing to the Altri Group's commitment to "Creating a + renewable world".

• The Altri Group took part in the United Nations Global Compact's Business & Human Rights Accelerator. Participation in this programme will enable the Group to identify ways to diagnose, prevent and mitigate potential impacts on human rights in our operations and value chain.

Perspectives
The year 2023 has been an adjustment year for the global pulp market cycle, with China returning to a positive post-Covid dynamic and Europe and North America returning to a structurally declining demand trend for the P&W end-use segment, and sustained growth in Tissue. Despite a particularly significant destocking process in Europe and North America, the global market stabilised towards the end of the summer due to China's dynamism, which eventually led to an improvement in the price level in Europe too, after reaching lows in August.
Demand for Hardwood pulp in the Chinese market has accelerated throughout 2023, growing by +26.5% in the first nine months of the year, according to the PPPC. This acceleration started at the end of the first quarter, when prices dropped below the cash cost level of many integrated Chinese producers and making them to halt pulp production, thus contributing to the increase in demand for pulp from the market. This increase in demand from China is especially relevant given the increase in the global supply of pulp on the market in 2023. It is expected that this dynamism continues into the later part of 2023.
In the European market, the destocking effect along the pulp and paper industry's value chain, which has taken place since the end of 2022, ended up taking longer than initially expected. Towards the end of 2023 we are experiencing more dynamic demand in Europe, indicating a normalization of the level of stocks at paper manufacturers. The fact that the pressure on prices of many types of I&E paper has been less than the pressure felt on pulp prices may be a good indication of the real demand for the I&E segment for the near future. In addition, we continue to see resilience from the Tissue segment. We continue to look for the best commercial solutions to maximise the sales level.
The price of Hardwood pulp (BHKP) in Europe has followed the global trend of falling prices, reaching a low of US\$ 800/ton in mid-August. At the end of 3Q23, the price of hardwood pulp (BHKP) in Europe was still at US\$ 809/ton, measured by the PIX index, despite an announced price increase to US\$ 850/ton for September, which ended up being reflected in the PIX only during October. The improvement in the level of demand, driven especially by the Asian market, has already led to the announcement of two more pulp price increases (BHKP) in Europe, to US\$900/ton in October and US\$980/ton in November. We believe in the successful implementation of these price increases, which should lead to an improvement in the Altri Group's profitability in the last quarter of 2023 compared to 3Q23. Dissolving Pulp (DP), with a higher correlation to the textile market, showed consolidated demand levels during 3Q23 and slightly lower price levels compared to 2Q23, increasing to historical levels the premium compared to Hardwood pulp prices. We believe that DP prices will remain stable or on an upward trend until the end of 2023.
After 2022, where most variable costs experienced a widespread inflation, we managed to reverse that trend in 2023, being already in the third consecutive quarter of a cash cost reduction. The Altri Group continues to work to maintain this cost reduction trend in the coming quarters.

In what concerns the Gama project, in Galicia, the Altri Group has the intention to take a final investment decision in the short term. The Group continues to work on the various fronts for the decision making, namely the environmental impact study, engineering design, economic feasibility, financing structure and access to funds of the EU (European Union). To be noted that the Gama project stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Impulsa, a public-private consortium from the Autonomous Community of Galicia to study exclusively the construction of a greenfield industrial plant from scratch, with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons of soluble pulp and 60,000 tons of sustainable textile fibres.
Annexes
Description of Altri Group
Altri is a reference in European cellulosic fibres producers. In addition to cellulosic fibres production, the Group is also present in the renewable power production business from forest base sources, namely industrial cogeneration through black liquor. The forestry strategy is based on the full use of all the components provided by the forest: cellulosic fibres, black liquor and forest wastes.
Currently, Altri manages around 90.4 thousand hectars of forest in Portugal, entirely certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® -C004615) and by Programme for the Endorsement of Forest CertificationTM (PEFCTM), two of the most acknowledged certification entities worldwide.
Currently, Altri has three pulp mills in Portugal, with an installed capacity that, in 2022, surpassed 1.1 million tonnes/year of cellulosic fibres.
Altri's current organic structure at the end of September 2023 can be represented as follows:

Pulp mill's maintenance downtime schedule
In terms of stoppages for maintenance during 2023, the schedule is as follows:
| Mill | 2023 | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Celbi | March | Concluded |
| Biotek | October | Concluded |
| Caima | November | Scheduled |

Debt maturity profile
Amounts in € M. Note: Commercial Paper renewable with multi-year maturity.
Ratings ESG
| દિડેને Rating |
Altri Score |
Previous Score |
Evolution | Last Assessment |
Peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ಳ T SUSTAINALYTICS |
14.7 | 19.3 | 1 | Q2'2023 | Industry Group - Paper & Forestry 5th out of 80 |
| 82 MSCI ( |
BBB | BB | C | Q1'2023 | Below industry average |
| 3 CODD |
Climate: A- Forest: B Water: B |
Climate: A- Forest: B Water: B |
1 | Q4'2022 | Above industry average |
| 64 ecovadis |
Platinum | N.A. | G2'2023 | Top 1% Worldwide |
| € M | 3Q23 | 3Q22 | 3Q23/3Q22 | 2Q23 | 3Q23/2Q23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulosic fibres | 144.9 | 244.2 | -40.7% | 162.1 | -10.6% |
| Others1 | 29.5 | 39.9 | -26.2% | 39.8 | -25.9% |
| Total revenues | 174.4 | 284.1 | -38.6% | 201.9 | -13.6% |
| Cost of sales | 102.9 | 104.8 | -1.8% | 109.4 | -5.9% |
| External supplies and services | 41.5 | 69.7 | -40.4% | 46.5 | -10.7% |
| Payroll expenses | 12.4 | 10.3 | 19.7% | 11.6 | 6.6% |
| Other expenses | 1.2 | 6.3 | -80.2% | 1.3 | -5.4% |
| Provisions and impairment losses | 0.0 | 0.5 | s.s. | 2.0 | s.s. |
| Total expenses | 158.1 | 191.6 | -17.5% | 170.9 | -7.5% |
| EBITDA | 16.3 | 92.5 | -82.4% | 31.0 | -47.5% |
| EBITDA margin | 9.3% | 32.6% | -23.3 pp | 15.4% | -6.1 pp |
| Amortisation and depreciation | -17.4 | -16.4 | 6.4% | -17.4 | 0.3% |
| EBIT | -1.1 | 76.2 | s.s. | 13.7 | s.s. |
| EBIT margin | -0.6% | 26.8% | -27.4 pp | 6.8% | -7.4 pp |
| Financial results | -0.9 | -8.6 | 89.7% | -10.3 | 91.3% |
| Profit before income tax of continued operations |
-2.0 | 67.5 | s.s. | 3.4 | s.s |
| Income tax | 2.0 | -19.8 | s.s. | 4.8 | s.s |
| Consolidated net profit of continued operations in the period |
0.0 | 47.7 | s.s. | 8.2 | s.s |
| Attributable to: | |||||
| Equity holders of the parent | 0.2 | 48.0 | s.s. | 8.4 | s.s |
| Non-controlling interests | -0.2 | -0.2 | 5.9% | -0.2 | 61.6% |
Income statement (3Q23)
1 Others: includes essentially i) sale of biomass and rendering of operation and maintenance services to Greenvolt's biomass plants in Portugal and ii) sale of Electric Energy (cogeneration) related to the cellulosic fibre production process.
Income statement (9M23)
| € M | 9M23 | 9M22 | 9M23/9M22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulosic fibres | 496.1 | 667.8 | -25.7% |
| Others1 | 104.8 | 138.1 | -24.1% |
| Total revenues | 601.0 | 805.9 | -25.4% |
| Cost of sales | 324.3 | 322.4 | 0.6% |
| External supplies and services | 135.3 | 212.6 | -36.4% |
| Payroll expenses | 35.6 | 33.1 | 7.3% |
| Other expenses | 6.3 | 14.4 | -56.6% |
| Provisions and impairment losses | 2.0 | 0.0 | s.s. |
| Total expenses | 503.4 | 582.6 | -13.6% |
| EBITDA | 97.5 | 223.3 | -56.3% |
| EBITDA margin | 16.2% | 27.7% | -11.5 pp |
| Amortisation and depreciation | -52.1 | -49.3 | 5.7% |
| EBIT | 45.4 | 174.0 | -73.9% |
| EBIT margin | 7.6% | 21.6% | -14.0 pp |
| Financial results | -17.0 | -12.4 | -37.2% |
| Profit before income tax of continued operations |
28.4 | 161.6 | -82.4% |
| Income tax | -0.8 | -44.3 | s.s. |
| Consolidated net profit of continued operations in the period Attributable to: |
27.6 | 117.4 | -76.4% |
| Equity holders of the parent company | 28.2 | 117.6 | -76.0% |
| Non-controlling interests | -0.6 | -0.2 | s.s. |
1 Others: includes essentially i) sale of biomass and rendering of operation and maintenance services to Greenvolt's biomass plants in Portugal and ii) sale of Electric Energy (cogeneration) related to the cellulosic fibre production process.
Balance sheet (9M23)
| € M | 9M23 | 2022 | 9M23/2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological assets | 111.7 | 109.1 | 2.4% |
| Property, plant and equipment | 345.4 | 336.6 | 2.6% |
| Right-of-use assets | 67.4 | 68.6 | -1.8% |
| Goodwill | 265.6 | 265.6 | 0.0% |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 0.9 | 1.7 | -48.3% |
| Others | 20.2 | 22.0 | -8.0% |
| Total non-current assets | 811.3 | 803.7 | 0.9% |
| Inventories | 108.4 | 112.9 | -4.0% |
| Trade receivables | 102.0 | 134.6 | -24.2% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 209.0 | 233.6 | -10.5% |
| Others | 38.8 | 32.9 | 18.0% |
| Total current assets | 458.2 | 514.0 | -10.9% |
| Group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders |
0.0 | 180.6 | -100.0% |
| Total assets | 1,269.5 | 1,498.4 | -15.3% |
| 609.9 | |||
| Total equity and Non-controlling interests | 400.1 | -34.4% | |
| Bank loans Other loans |
25.0 | 25.0 | 0.0% |
| Reimbursable government grants | 417.0 | 433.8 | -3.9% |
| Lease liabilities | 0.5 66.8 |
1.6 64.9 |
-68.5% 2.9% |
| Others | 55.3 | 47.8 | 15.5% |
| Total non-current liabilities | 564.6 | 573.2 | -1.5% |
| Bank loans | 0.0 | 19.1 | -99.9% |
| Other loans | 162.5 | 82.5 | 97.0% |
| Reimbursable government grants | 0.3 | 0.7 | -47.5% |
| Lease liabilities | 10.6 | 17.4 | -39.3% |
| Trade payables | 75.8 | 108.7 | -30.3% |
| Others | 55.6 | 86.9 | -36.0% |
| Total current liabilities | 304.8 | 315.3 | -3.3% |
Note: Consolidated financial information included in this document was prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS-EU).

Glossary
CDP: Carbon Disclosure Project (ESG Rating agency)
EBIT: Profit before income tax and Financial results of continued operations
EBIT margin: EBIT / Total Revenues
EBITDA: Profit before income tax, Financial results and Amortisation and depreciation of continued operations
EBITDA LTM: EBITDA reported in the last twelve months
EBITDA margin: EBITDA / Total Revenues
Ecovadis: ESG Rating agency
ESG: Environment, Social and Governance
Financial results: Results related to investments, Financial expenses and Financial income
MSCI: ESG Rating agency
Net Debt: Bank loans (nominal amounts) + Other loans (nominal amounts) - Cash and cash equivalents
Net Profit: Net profit of continued operations attributable to equity holders of the parent
Sustainalytics: ESG Rating agency
Total Net Debt: Net Debt + Lease Liabilities
Total Revenues: Sales + Services rendered + Other income
vPPA: Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

C O N D E N S E D C O N S O L I D A T E D F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S A N D N O T E S
3Q23
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 AND 31 DECEMBER 2022
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese - Note 22) (Amounts expressed in Euros)
| ASSETS | Notes | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | |||
| Biological assets | 111,732,119 | 109,128,392 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 345,381,541 | 336,625,954 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 67,410,475 | 68,634,565 | |
| Investment properties | 24,169 | 24,169 | |
| Goodwill | 265,630,973 | 265,630,973 | |
| Intangible assets | 580,706 | 409,552 | |
| Investments in joint ventures and associates | 4.2 | 888,963 | 1,719,146 |
| Other investments | 238,208 | 361,019 | |
| Other non-current assets | 11 | - | 1,770,595 |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 5,308,918 | 6,477,587 |
| Deferred tax assets | 14,091,146 | 12,950,816 | |
| Total non-current assets | 811,287,218 | 803,732,768 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS: | |||
| Inventories | 108,369,319 | 112,906,298 | |
| Trade receivables | 101,970,294 | 134,579,669 | |
| Other receivables | 14,712,767 | 13,596,845 | |
| Income tax | 11,452,165 | 3,147,399 | |
| Other current assets | 7,743,433 | 7,016,587 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 4,933,397 | 9,169,496 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7 | 209,007,337 | 233,607,053 |
| Total current assets | 458,188,712 | 514,023,347 | |
| Group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders | 6 | - | 180,607,307 |
| Total assets | 1,269,475,930 | 1,498,363,422 | |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 | |
| EQUITY: | |||
| Share capital | 9 | 25,641,459 | 25,641,459 |
| Legal reserve | 5,128,292 | 5,128,292 | |
| Hedging reserve | 665,611 | 8,201,686 | |
| Other reserves | 335,872,457 | 117,245,225 | |
| Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity related to group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders |
6 | - | 23,617,878 |
| Consolidated net profit/(loss) for the period attributable to Equity holders of the parent | 28,212,115 | 427,852,393 | |
| Total equity attributable to Equity holders of the parent | 395,519,934 | 607,686,933 | |
| Non-controlling interests | 4,566,605 | 2,185,099 | |
| Total equity | 400,086,539 | 609,872,032 | |
| LIABILITIES: | |||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||
| Bank loans | 10 | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Other loans | 10 | 417,046,209 | 433,812,843 |
| Reimbursable government grants | 10 | 514,650 | 1,634,593 |
| Lease liabilities | 66,754,738 | 64,901,619 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 3,196,858 | 3,392,957 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 39,807,627 | 38,932,184 | |
| Pension liabilities | 793,018 | 793,018 | |
| Provisions | 11 | 1,687,201 | 4,731,433 |
| Derivative financial instruments Total non-current liabilities |
12 | 9,794,038 564,594,339 |
- 573,198,647 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: Bank loans |
10 | 16,917 | 19,132,535 |
| Other loans | 10 | 162,513,103 | 82,483,367 |
| Reimbursable government grants | 10 | 343,100 | 653,837 |
| Lease liabilities | 10,551,109 | 17,382,431 | |
| Trade payables | 75,768,890 | 108,741,684 | |
| Liabilities associated with contracts with customers | 6,668,193 | 9,092,199 | |
| Other payables | 15,077,692 | 25,567,482 | |
| Income tax | 950,510 | 23,017,898 | |
| Other current liabilities | 29,446,678 | 24,556,110 | |
| Derivative financial instruments | 12 | 3,458,860 | 4,665,200 |
| Total current liabilities | 304,795,052 | 315,292,743 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 1,269,475,930 | 1,498,363,422 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese - Note 22) (Amounts expressed in Euros)
| PERIOD ENDED AT | QUARTER ENDED AT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | ||
| Sales | 570,143,617 | 793,275,174 | 165,708,705 | 277,684,537 | ||
| Services rendered | 5,500,232 | 5,081,479 | 1,794,497 | 1,706,991 | ||
| Other income | 16 | 25,330,682 | 7,526,228 | 6,874,631 | 4,750,649 | |
| Costs of sales | (324,289,371) | (322,428,197) | (102,911,609) | (104,829,097) | ||
| External supplies and services | (135,321,943) | (212,618,051) | (41,540,039) | (69,685,896) | ||
| Payroll expenses | (35,570,866) | (33,146,736) | (12,387,943) | (10,345,786) | ||
| Amortisation and depreciation | (52,131,648) | (49,315,980) | (17,403,780) | (16,363,882) | ||
| Provisions and impairment losses | 11 | (1,991,527) | 31,959 | - | (470,915) | |
| Other expenses | (6,271,409) | (14,439,272) | (1,235,171) | (6,252,690) | ||
| Results related to investments | 14 | (30,183) | 3,134,607 | (14,362) | (14,187) | |
| Financial expenses | 13 | (30,179,662) | (28,565,734) | (7,572,816) | (12,851,513) | |
| Financial income | 13 | 13,252,083 | 13,071,174 | 6,694,703 | 4,240,611 | |
| Profit before income tax from continuing operations | 28,440,005 | 161,606,651 | (1,993,184) | 67,568,822 | ||
| Income tax | (790,384) | (44,251,892) | 1,989,600 | (19,840,492) | ||
| Consolidated net profit for the period from continuing operations | 27,649,621 | 117,354,759 | (3,584) | 47,728,330 | ||
| Profit after tax from discontinued operations | 6 | - | 284,077,332 | - | 48,662 | |
| Consolidated net profit for the period | 27,649,621 | 401,432,091 | (3,584) | 47,776,992 | ||
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | ||||||
| Continued operations | 15 | 28,212,115 | 117,590,608 | 246,283 | 47,964,179 | |
| Discontinued operations | 15 | - | 275,317,544 | - | 48,662 | |
| Non-controlling interests | ||||||
| Continued operations | (562,494) | (235,849) | (249,867) | (235,849) | ||
| Discontinued operations | - | 8,759,788 | - | - | ||
| 27,649,621 | 401,432,091 | (3,584) | 47,776,992 | |||
| Earnings per share | ||||||
| From continuing operations | ||||||
| Basic | 15 | 0.14 | 0.57 | 0.00 | 0.23 | |
| Diluted | 15 | 0.14 | 0.57 | 0.00 | 0.23 | |
| From discontinued operations | ||||||
| Basic | 15 | - | 1.34 | - | 0.00 | |
| Diluted | 15 | - | 1.34 | - | 0.00 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE NINE AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese - Note 22)
| (Amounts expressed in Euros) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PERIOD ENDED AT | QUARTER ENDED AT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2022 | 30.09.2022 | |||||
| Notes | 30.09.2023 | (Restated | 30.09.2023 | (Restated | ||
| Note 6) | Note 6) | |||||
| Consolidated net profit/(loss) for the period | 27,649,621 | 401,432,091 | (3,584) | 47,776,992 | ||
| Other comprehensive income from continued operations: | ||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in the future | ||||||
| Changes in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives - gross amount | 12 | (10,158,660) | (17,871,879) | (9,114,952) | (4,773,226) | |
| Changes in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives - deferred tax | 2,622,585 | 4,522,021 | 2,362,744 | 1,109,158 | ||
| Change in exchange rate reserve | 8,238 | 30,902 | 5,005 | 16,329 | ||
| (7,527,837) | (13,318,956) | (6,747,203) | (3,647,739) | |||
| Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations: | ||||||
| Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
| Changes in the value of financial assets at fair value | (30,714,947) | 42,141,705 | - | 28,943,479 | ||
| (30,714,947) | 42,141,705 | - | 28,943,479 | |||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss in the future | ||||||
| Changes in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives - gross amount | - | (13,489,312) | - | - | ||
| Changes in fair value of cash flow hedging derivatives - deferred tax | - | 3,372,328 | - | - | ||
| Change in exchange rate reserve | - | (1,655,754) | - | - | ||
| Changes in comprehensive income of joint ventures and associates, net of deferred taxes | - | (183,301) | - | - | ||
| - | (11,956,039) | - | - | |||
| Items of other comprehensive income that have been reclassified to the income statement | ||||||
| Fair value reserves of cash flow hedging derivatives | - | 37,071,977 | - | - | ||
| Exchange rate reserves | - | 496,304 | - | - | ||
| Comprehensive income of joint ventures and associates, net of deferred taxes | - | 183,301 | - | - | ||
| - | 37,751,582 | - | - | |||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | (38,242,784) | 54,618,292 | (6,747,203) | (3,647,739) | ||
| Total consolidated comprehensive income for the period | (10,593,163) | 456,050,383 | (6,750,787) | 44,129,253 | ||
| Attributable to: | ||||||
| Equity holders of the parent | ||||||
| Continued operations | 20,684,278 | 104,271,652 | (6,500,920) | 31,118,214 | ||
| Discontinued operations | (30,714,947) | 325,294,560 | - | 42,190,367 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | ||||||
| Continued operations | (562,494) | (235,849) | (249,867) | (235,849) | ||
| Discontinued operations | ||||||
| - | 26,720,020 | - | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE NINE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese - Note 22) (Amounts expressed in Euros)
Attributable to Equity holders of the parent
| Notes | Share capital | Legal reserve | Hedging reserve |
Other reserves | Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity related to group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders |
Consolidated net profit/(loss) for the period |
Total | Non controlling interests |
Total equity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance as at 1 January 2022 Appropriation of the consolidated net profit from 2021 Acquisition of subsidiaries Capital contributions by non-controlling interests Others Total consolidated comprehensive income for the period Dividends distribution |
9 | 25,641,459 - - - - - - |
5,128,292 - - - - - - |
(2,364,102) - - - - (13,349,858) - |
393,895,052 127,642,943 - - (1,870) 30,902 (79,096,025) |
(7,835,311) - - - - 49,977,016 - |
127,642,943 (127,642,943) - - - 392,908,152 - |
542,108,333 - - - (1,870) 429,566,212 (79,096,025) |
181,077,173 - 781,420 1,311,633 2,253 26,484,171 - |
723,185,506 - 781,420 1,311,633 383 456,050,383 (79,096,025) |
| Distribution of group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders and effect of loss of control of Greenvolt and its subsidiaries |
- | - | - | (326,243,064) | - | - | (326,243,064) | (208,642,499) | (534,885,563) | |
| Balance as at 30 September 2022 - Restated | 6 and 9 | 25,641,459 | 5,128,292 | (15,713,960) | 116,227,938 | 42,141,705 | 392,908,152 | 566,333,586 | 1,014,151 | 567,347,737 |
| Balance as at 1 January 2023 Appropriation of the consolidated net profit from 2022 Dividends distribution Capital contributions by non-controlling interests |
9 19 |
25,641,459 - - - |
5,128,292 - - - |
8,201,686 - - - |
117,245,225 427,852,393 (63,440,684) - |
23,617,878 - - - |
427,852,393 (427,852,393) - - |
607,686,933 - (63,440,684) - |
2,185,099 - - 2,944,000 |
609,872,032 - (63,440,684) 2,944,000 |
| Distribution of group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders |
6 | - | - | - | (138,695,646) | - | - | (138,695,646) | - | (138,695,646) |
| Realization of fair value reserves related to group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders Total consolidated comprehensive income for the period Balance as at 30 September 2023 |
9 | - - 25,641,459 |
- - 5,128,292 |
- (7,536,075) 665,611 |
(7,097,069) 8,238 335,872,457 |
7,097,069 (30,714,947) - |
- 28,212,115 28,212,115 |
- (10,030,669) 395,519,934 |
- (562,494) 4,566,605 |
- (10,593,163) 400,086,539 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE AND THREE MONTHS PERIODS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 AND 2022
(Translation of financial statements originally issued in Portuguese - Note 22)
(Amounts expressed in Euros)
| PERIOD ENDED AT | QUARTER ENDED AT | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | ||
| Operating activities: Cash flows generated by operating activities (1) |
59,013,435 | 126,323,526 | 31,259,249 | 22,993,061 | ||
| Investment activities: | ||||||
| Receipts arising from: | ||||||
| Investments | 4.2 | 800,000 | - | - | - | |
| Other financial assets | 6 | 11,196,714 | 3,010,122 | - | - | |
| Property, plant and equipment | 86,968 | 189,053 | 85,000 | 19,981 | ||
| Investment grants | 1,542,579 | - | - | - | ||
| Interest and similar income | 825,024 | 748,946 | 150,350 | 294,660 | ||
| Payments relating to: | ||||||
| Investments in subsidiaries net of cash and cash equivalents acquired | (3,000) | - | - | - | ||
| Investments in joint ventures | 4.2 | - | (900,000) | - | - | |
| Property, plant and equipment | (51,641,326) | (34,824,930) | (15,404,112) | (15,998,056) | ||
| Intangible assets | (289,774) | - | (160,399) | - | ||
| Cash flows generated by investment activities (2) | (37,482,815) | (31,776,809) | (15,329,161) | (15,683,415) | ||
| Financing activities: | ||||||
| Receipts arising from: | ||||||
| Loans obtained | 355,000,000 | 162,500,000 | 185,000,000 | 50,000,000 | ||
| Capital contributions by non-controlling interests | 2,944,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,020,000 | 1,250,000 | ||
| Other financing transactions | 12 | 3,876,625 | - | 1,728,554 | - | |
| Payments relating to: | ||||||
| Interest and similar expenses | (16,842,096) | (9,079,136) | (7,450,247) | (2,445,131) | ||
| Distributed dividends | 19 | (63,440,684) | (79,096,025) | - | - | |
| Loans obtained | (295,000,000) | (195,000,000) | (170,000,000) | (72,500,000) | ||
| Reimbursable government grants | (653,837) | (653,837) | (326,918) | (326,918) | ||
| Lease liabilities | (13,287,493) | (13,586,398) | (1,385,872) | (3,051,780) | ||
| Other financing transactions | 12 | (128,613) | (9,548,022) | 158,603 | (5,948,077) | |
| Cash flows generated by financing activities (3) | (27,532,098) | (143,213,418) | 8,744,120 | (33,021,906) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 214,646,491 | 238,937,382 | 184,359,924 | 215,989,388 | ||
| Changes in currency exchange rate | 362,324 | 21,660 | (26,795) | 15,213 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents variation: (1)+(2)+(3) | (6,001,478) | (48,666,701) | 24,674,208 | (25,712,260) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 7 | 209,007,337 | 190,292,341 | 209,007,337 | 190,292,341 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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O Conselho de Administração The Chartered Accountant The Board of Directors
1. INTRODUCTORY NOTE
Altri, SGPS, S.A. ('Altri' or 'the Company') is a public company incorporated on 1 February 2005, whose head office is located at Rua Manuel Pinto de Azevedo, 818, in Oporto, and its main activity involves managing shareholdings, while its shares are listed at Euronext Lisbon.
Altri is dedicated to managing shareholdings primarily in the industrial sector, as the parent company of the group of companies shown under Note 4 and referred to as the Altri Group. There is no other company above it that includes these consolidated financial statements. The Altri Group's current activities focus on producing cellulosic fibres at three production plants. The Board of Directors considers, with reference to 30 September 2023, there is only one business segment, namely the production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers (Note 17).
The Altri Group's condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, in amounts rounded off to the nearest Euro. This is the currency used by the Group in its operations and, as such, is deemed to be the functional currency. The exchange rates used for the conversion of balances and transactions in currencies other than Euro to Euro were as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing of the period | Average of the period included in the financial statements |
|||||
| Swiss Francs | 0.96702 | 0.97683 |
2. MAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
a) Main Accounting Policies
The condensed consolidated financial statements, for the nine months period ended on 30 September 2023, were prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting and include the condensed consolidated statement of financial position, the condensed consolidated income statement, the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, as well as, the selected explanatory notes. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information required to be published on the annual financial statements, and should, therefore, be read together with the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Altri Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
The accounting policies adopted for preparation of the attached condensed consolidated financial statements were consistently applied during the periods being compared.
b) Basis of Presentation
The Board of Directors assessed the capacity of the Company, its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates to operate on a going concern basis, based on the entire relevant information, facts and circumstances, of financial, commercial or other nature, including events subsequent to the condensed consolidated financial statements' reference date, as available regarding the future. As a result of the assessment conducted, the Board of Directors concluded that it has adequate resources to keep up its operations, which it does not intend to cease in the short term. Therefore, it was considered appropriate to use the going concern basis in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The attached condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the accounting books and records of the company, its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, adjusted in the consolidation process, in the assumption of going concern basis. When preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Group used historical cost as its basis, modified, where applicable, via fair value measurement of i) biological assets measured at fair value; ii) financial assets measured at fair value; and iii) certain financial instruments, which are recorded at their fair value.
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires the use of estimates, assumptions and critical judgements in the process of determining accounting policies to be adopted by the Group, with significant impact on the book value of assets and liabilities, as well as on income and expenses for the period. Although these estimates are based on the best experience of the Board of Directors and on its best expectations regarding current and future events and actions, current and future results may differ from these estimates. Areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas with significant assumptions and estimates are disclosed in Note 2.4 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the financial year ended 31 December 2022.
3. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND COMPARABILITY OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the period, there were no changes in accounting policies. Likewise, no material errors were recognised in relation to previous financial years.
New accounting standards and their impact in these condensed consolidated financial statements:
Up to the date of approval of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the European Union endorsed the following accounting standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions, mandatorily applied to the financial year beginning on 1 January 2023:
| Effective date (financial years begun on or after) |
|
|---|---|
| IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts, including amendments to IFRS 17 | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Amendments to IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts – Initial application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 - Comparative Information |
01 Jan 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 1 – Disclosure of Accounting Policies | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 8 – Definition of Accounting Estimates | 01 Jan 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes – Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction |
01 Jan 2023 |
| Amendments to IAS 12 Income taxes: International Tax Reform – Pillar Two Model Rules |
Immediately and 01 Jan 20231 |
1 Companies may apply the exception immediately, but disclosure requirements are required for annual periods commencing on or after 1 January 2023.
The adoption of these standards and interpretations had no relevant impact on the Group's condensed consolidated financial statements.
No new accounting standards or interpretations, with mandatory application in future economic years, have been endorsed by the European Union until the date of approval of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions were not endorsed by the European Union at the date of the approval of the condensed consolidated financial statements:
| Effective date (financial years begun on or after) |
|
|---|---|
| Amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of financial statements – Classification of current and non-current liabilities |
01 Jan 2024 |
| Amendments to IFRS 16 – Lease liabilities in sale and leaseback transactions |
01 Jan 2024 |
| Amendments to IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures: Supplier Finance Arrangements |
01 Jan 2024 |
| Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability |
01 Jan 2025 |
These standards have not yet been endorsed by the European Union and, as such, the Group did not proceed with the early adoption of any of these standards in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 September 2023, as their application is not mandatory, and is in the process of examining the expected effects of these standards.
4. INVESTMENTS
4.1 INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
The companies included in the consolidation by the full consolidation method, respective registered offices, proportion of capital held and main activity as at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022 are as follows:
| Company | Registered office | Effective held percentage | Main activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 | |||
| Parent company: | ||||
| Altri, SGPS, S.A. | Portugal | Holding (company) | ||
| Subsidiaries: | ||||
| Altri Abastecimento de Madeira, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Timber commercialization |
| Altri Abastecimento de Biomassa, S.A. (a) | Portugal | 100.00% | - | Biomass commercialization |
| Altri, Participaciones Y Trading, S.L. | Spain | 100.00% | 100.00% | Commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| Altri Sales, S.A. | Switzerland | 100.00% | 100.00% | Group management support services |
| Celbi, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| Altri Florestal, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Forest management |
| Inflora – Sociedade de Investimentos Florestais, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Forest management |
| Viveiros do Furadouro Unipessoal, Lda. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Plant production in nurseries and services related with forest and landscapes |
| Florestsul, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Forest management |
| Caima, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| Captaraíz Unipessoal, Lda. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Real estate |
| Biotek, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| Sociedade Imobiliária Porto Seguro – Investimentos Imobiliários, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Real estate |
| Biogama, S.A. | Portugal | 100.00% | 100.00% | Holding (company) |
| Greenfiber, S.L. | Spain | 75.00% | 75.00% | Production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| Greenfiber Development, S.L.U. (b) | Spain | 75.00% | - | Production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers |
| (a) Entity incorporated in the first quarter of 2023 (b) Entity acquired in the first quarter of 2023 All entities above were included in the Altri Group's condensed consolidated financial statements using the full consolidation method. |
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| 4.2 INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES |
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| Joint ventures and associates, registered offices, proportion of capital held, main activity and financial position as at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022 are as follows: |
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| Registered Company |
Statement of financial | Effective shareholding |
(a) Entity incorporated in the first quarter of 2023 (b) Entity acquired in the first quarter of 2023
4.2 INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES
| office | Statement of financial position |
Effective shareholding percentage |
Main activity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 | 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 | |||
| Pulpchem Logistics, A.C.E. | Lavos, Portugal |
- | - | 50.00% | 50.00% | Purchases of materials, subsidiary materials and services used in pulp and paper production processes |
| Afocelca - Agrupamento complementar de empresas para protecção contra incêndios, ACE |
Herdade da Caniceira, Portugal |
- | - | 35.20% | 35.20% | Provision of forest fire prevention and fighting services |
| C.V. Scheepvaartonderneming Schouwenbank (a) | Delfzijl, Netherlands |
- | 882,022 | - | 23.08% | Managament of freight vessels destined for ocean-going shipping |
| Investments in joint ventures | - | 882,022 | ||||
| Operfoz – Operadores do Porto da Figueira da Foz, Lda. Investments in associates |
Figueira da Foz, Portugal |
888,963 888,963 888,963 |
837,124 837,124 1,719,146 |
33.33% | 33.33% | Port operations |
(a) Investment in the company sold in the first quarter of 2023
These entities were included in the Altri Group's consolidated financial statements using the equity method.
In the investments in joint ventures presented, the resolutions at the General Meeting are taken with unanimity, and the number of members in the Board of Directors is equal or decisions are taken with unanimity, with the parties having joint control.
The movements in the balance of this caption in the period ended 30 September 2023 and in the year ended 31 December 2022 are detailed as follows:
| Statement of financial position | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operfoz | Schouwenbank | Total | Operfoz | Schouwenbank | Total | |
| 837,124 | 882,022 | 1,719,146 | 758,652 | - | 758,652 | |
| 900,000 | ||||||
| - | (882,022) | (882,022) | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 51,839 | - | 51,839 | 78,472 | (17,978) | 60,494 | |
| 888,963 | - | 888,963 | 837,124 | 882,022 | 1,719,146 | |
| - | 30.09.2023 - |
Statement of financial position - |
- | 31.12.2022 900,000 |
The financial investment held in the joint venture C.V. Scheepvaartonderneming Schouwenbank was sold in the first quarter of 2023 for the amount of 800,000 Euro, having generated a capital loss of 82,022 Euro (Note 14).
The accounting policies used by these joint ventures and associates are not significantly different from those used by the Altri Group, and as such no harmonization of the accounting policies was necessary.
5. CHANGES IN THE CONSOLIDATION PERIMETER
During the nine months period ended 30 September 2023 there were no changes in the consolidation perimeter compared to 31 December 2022, other than those referred to in Note 4.
6. DISCONTINUED ACTIVITIES
On 31 December 2021 and from that date, Greenvolt and its subsidiaries were presented as Group of assets classified as held for distribution to shareholders.
During the second quarter of 2022, 48,118,446 Greenvolt shares were distributed to Altri's shareholders, and, on that date, the Altri Group became the holder of 19.08% of Greenvolt. As a result of this distribution, Altri Group lost control over this subsidiary. Therefore, on that date, Greenvolt and its subsidiaries ceased to be consolidated by the full consolidation method and the remaining interest retained in Greenvolt was recognized at fair value through other comprehensive income since that date.
In July 2022, an operation of public offering for subscription of shares representing the share capital of Greenvolt occurred, to be issued as part of a capital increase of Greenvolt in the amount of approximately 100 million Euro. Considering that the Altri Group decided not to participate in said capital increase, it became the holder of 16.64% of Greenvolt, with a total of 23,154,783 shares.
On 28 April 2023, at the General Meeting, it was decided that the remaining financial interest in Greenvolt would be distributed to shareholders, in the form of a dividend in kind. The delivery of the shares to shareholders took place on 24 May 2023, and according to the previously announced conditions, 21,288,664 Greenvolt shares were distributed to Altri's shareholders. On that same date Altri Group became the holder of 1.34% of Greenvolt, equivalent to a total of 1,866,119 shares (Note 19).
On 30 May 2023, the Altri Group concluded the private placement of the remaining 1,866,119 shares representing 1.34% of the share capital and voting rights of Greenvolt, through an accelerated bookbuilding operation, which represented a cash inflow of 11,196,714 Euro. Following the completion of this transaction, Altri Group ceased to hold any interest in the share capital of Greenvolt.
7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
As at 30 September 2023 and 2022, Cash and cash equivalents were as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | 321,527 | 31,669 |
| Bank deposits | 208,685,810 | 190,892,544 |
| Cash and cash equivalents on the statement of financial position | 209,007,337 | 190,924,213 |
| Bank overdrafts (Note 10) | - | (631,872) |
| Cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows | 209,007,337 | 190,292,341 |
8. CURRENT AND DEFERRED TAXES
According to current Portuguese legislation, tax returns are subject to review and correction by the Portuguese tax authorities during a period of four years (five years for Social Security), except when there have been tax losses, tax benefits granted, or when inspections, complaints or challenges are in progress, in which cases, depending on the circumstances, the deadlines are extended or suspended. Thus, the Group's tax returns since 2019 may still be subject to review.
The Group's Board of Directors considers that any corrections resulting from reviews/inspections by the tax authorities to those tax returns will not have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements as at 30 September 2023.
9. SHARE CAPITAL
As at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022, the Company's share capital was fully subscribed and paid up, consisting of 205,131,672 shares with a nominal value of 12.5 cents of Euro each.
10. BANK LOANS, OTHER LOANS AND REIMBURSABLE GOVERNMENT GRANTS
As at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022, 'Bank loans', 'Other loans' and 'Reimbursable government grants' can be detailed as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal value | Book value | |||||||
| Current | Non-current | Total | Current | Non-current | Total | |||
| Bank loans | - | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 16,917 | 25,000,000 | 25,016,917 | ||
| Bank overdrafts (Note 7) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bank loans | - | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 16,917 | 25,000,000 | 25,016,917 | ||
| Commercial paper | 70,000,000 | 70,000,000 | 140,000,000 | 70,301,066 | 70,000,000 | 140,301,066 | ||
| Bond loans | 86,500,000 | 348,900,000 | 435,400,000 | 92,212,037 | 347,046,209 | 439,258,246 | ||
| Other loans | 156,500,000 | 418,900,000 | 575,400,000 | 162,513,103 | 417,046,209 | 579,559,312 | ||
| Reimbursable government grants | 343,100 | 514,650 | 857,750 | 343,100 | 514,650 | 857,750 | ||
| 156,843,100 | 444,414,650 | 601,257,750 | 162,873,120 | 442,560,859 | 605,433,979 | |||
| 31.12.2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal value | Book value | ||||||
| Current | Non-current | Total | Non-current | Total | |||
| Bank loans | - | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 | 171,973 | 25,000,000 | 25,171,973 | |
| Bank overdrafts (Note 7) | 18,960,562 | - | 18,960,562 | 18,960,562 | - | 18,960,562 | |
| Bank loans | 18,960,562 | 25,000,000 | 43,960,562 | 19,132,535 | 25,000,000 | 44,132,535 | |
| Commercial paper | 70,000,000 | - | 70,000,000 | 70,171,523 | - | 70,171,523 | |
| Bond loans | 10,000,000 | 435,400,000 | 445,400,000 | 12,311,844 | 433,812,843 | 446,124,687 | |
| Other loans | 80,000,000 | 435,400,000 | 515,400,000 | 82,483,367 | 433,812,843 | 516,296,210 | |
| Reimbursable government grants | 653,837 | 1,634,593 | 2,288,430 | 653,837 | 1,634,593 | 2,288,430 | |
| 99,614,399 | 462,034,593 | 561,648,992 | 102,269,739 | 460,447,436 | 562,717,175 |
The book value includes accrued interest and the expenditures with the issuance of the loans. These expenses were deducted from its nominal value and are being recognised as financial expenses along the life period of the loan (Note 13).
11. ACCUMULATED PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES
The movement occurred under provisions and impairment losses in the nine months periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022 can be detailed as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provisions | Impairment losses in receivables |
Impairment losses in inventories |
Total | |||||
| Opening balance Increases Utilizations Reversals |
4,731,433 1,329,115 (4,138,723) (234,624) |
3,519,857 - - (1,152,964) |
12,314,552 2,050,000 - - |
20,565,842 3,379,115 (4,138,723) (1,387,588) |
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| Closing balance | 1,687,201 | 2,366,893 | 14,364,552 | 18,418,646 | ||||
| 30.09.2022 | ||||||||
| Provisions | Impairment losses in receivables |
Impairment losses in inventories |
Total | |||||
| Opening balance Increases Utilizations Reversals Transfers |
4,082,239 169,999 (390,866) (112,008) (9,153) |
3,612,771 - - (89,950) - |
10,414,552 - - - - |
18,109,562 169,999 (390,866) (201,958) (9,153) |
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| Closing balance | 3,740,211 | 3,522,821 | 10,414,552 | 17,677,584 |
The item "Utilizations" of "Provisions" includes the amount of approximately 3,100,000 million Euro related to the unfavourable outcome by court decision in the current year, of a lawsuit concerning an additional settlement of Value Added Tax by the German tax authorities in relation to the remaining open previous years. As a result of the same proceedings, the receivable recorded under "Other non-current assets", which corresponded to an additional settlement paid to the German tax authorities and which was fully provisioned, was also derecognized.
The amount recorded under the caption 'Provisions' is the best estimate from the Board of Directors in order to address the entirety of losses to be incurred with currently ongoing legal proceedings.
12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022, companies of the Altri Group had in force derivative financial instrument contracts associated with hedging interest rate changes, exchange rate changes, pulp price changes and energy price changes. All these instruments are recorded at fair value, based on assessments carried out by specialized external entities, which were subject to internal validation.
Altri Group subsidiaries only use derivatives to hedge cash flows associated with operations generated by their activity.
As at 30 September 2023 and 31 December 2022, the fair value of derivative financial instruments is as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | 31.12.2022 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset | Liability | Asset | Liability | |||||
| Current | Non-current | Current | Non-current | Current | Non-current | Current | Non-current | |
| Interest rate derivatives | 1,087,114 | 5,308,918 | - | - | 142,379 | 6,477,587 | - | - |
| Exchange rate derivatives | 1,113,197 | - | 3,458,860 | 750,008 | 6,559,932 | - | 2,287,150 | - |
| Pulp price derivatives | 564,154 | - | - | - | - | - | 2,378,050 | - |
| Energy price derivatives | 2,168,932 | - | - | 9,044,030 | 2,467,185 | - | - | - |
| 4,933,397 | 5,308,918 | 3,458,860 | 9,794,038 | 9,169,496 | 6,477,587 | 4,665,200 | - |
The movement in the fair value of the derivative financial instruments during the nine months period ended 30 September 2023 can be broken down as follows:
| Interest rate derivatives |
Exchange rate derivatives |
Pulp price derivatives |
Energy price derivatives |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance | 6,619,966 | 4,272,782 | (2,378,050) | 2,467,185 | 10,981,883 |
| Change in fair value | |||||
| Effects on equity | (554,528) | (7,368,453) | 2,942,204 | (5,177,883) | (10,158,660) |
| Effects on the income statement | 1,359,849 | 2,848,943 | (115,644) | 4,620,996 | 8,714,144 |
| Effects on the statement of financial position | (1,029,255) | (2,848,943) | 115,644 | (8,785,396) | (12,547,950) |
| Closing balance | 6,396,032 | (3,095,671) | 564,154 | (6,875,098) | (3,010,583) |
13. FINANCIAL RESULTS
The financial results for the nine months periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022 are detailed as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial expenses | ||
| Interest expenses | 18,304,918 | 7,065,398 |
| Other financial expenses and losses | 11,874,744 | 21,500,336 |
| 30,179,662 | 28,565,734 | |
| Financial income | ||
| Interest income | 2,054,750 | 327,571 |
| Other financial income and gains | 11,197,333 | 12,743,603 |
| 13,252,083 | 13,071,174 |
During the periods ended on 30 September 2023 and 2022, the caption 'Other financial expenses and losses' includes, among others, expenses incurred with loans, which are being recognised as an expense over the life of the respective loan (Note 10) and exchange rate losses. As of 30 September 2023, approximately 4.2 million Euro are also recognized under this caption related to the recognition of the ineffective portion of the negative change in the fair value of a derivative contract (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement - vPPA), in the form of a Contract for Differences (CFD), which the Group contracted in April 2023, as part of its strategy to hedge longterm power purchase price fluctuations. The fair value of this contract is determined based on long-term inputs, not observable in the market, and, as such, its initial valuation is not accounted for. Thus, and despite the contract having a positive valuation as of 30 September 2023, the decrease in the long-term forecast energy prices since the contract date has negatively impacted its fair value. It is the Group's expectation, based on current projections of energy futures, that this variation may be offset by the difference between the future market price and the fixed contracted energy purchase price.
The caption 'Other financial income and gains' includes, mainly, exchange rate gains and gains on foreign exchange derivative instruments.
14. RESULTS RELATED TO INVESTMENTS
The results related to investments for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022 can be detailed as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of subscription rights of Greenvolt | - | 3,010,122 |
| Capital losses related to the disposal of investments | (82,022) | - |
| Equity method (Note 4.2): | ||
| Operfoz | 51,839 | 143,682 |
| Schouwenbank | - | (19,197) |
| (30,183) | 3,134,607 |
The financial investment held in the joint venture C.V. Scheepvaartonderneming Schouwenbank was sold in the first quarter of 2023 for the amount of 800,000 Euro, having generated a capital loss of 82,022 Euro (Note 4.2).
15. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share for the nine-month periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022 were calculated based on the following amounts:
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of shares for basic and diluted earning calculation | 205,131,672 | 205,131,672 |
| Earnings of continued operations for the purpose of calculating earnings per share Earnings of discontinued operations for the purpose of calculating earnings per share |
28,212,115 - |
117,590,608 275,317,544 |
| Earnings per share From Continued Operations Basic Diluted |
0.14 0.14 |
0.57 0.57 |
| From Discontinued Operations Basic Diluted |
- - |
1.34 1.34 |
16. OTHER INCOME
As of 30 September 2023 and 2022, the caption Other income was composed as follows:
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment and exploration subsidies | 5,509,747 | 3,391,759 |
| Gains in derivative instruments (Note 12) | 9,483,491 | - |
| Others | 10,337,444 | 4,134,469 |
| 25,330,682 | 7,526,228 |
The variation in the item "Investment and exploration subsidies" is essentially related to the incentive Apoiar as Indústrias Intensivas em Gás. The variation in the item "Others" refers essentially to claims relating to credit insurance and the sale of CO2 emission licenses.
17. INFORMATION BY SEGMENTS
As mentioned in Note 6, in May 2022, 48,118,446 Greenvolt shares were distributed to Altri's shareholders, and as a result of this first distribution, Altri Group lost control over this subsidiary. Under the terms of the operations referred to above, the reorganization originated the separation of Altri's two autonomous business units corresponding to the exercise of the management of investments in the cellulosic fiber sector and in the electric energy production sector, respectively. This reorganization was part of a rationale of focus and transparency of Altri's business, aimed at giving each of the areas greater visibility and perception of value by the market, and allowed the Altri Group to concentrate its activity on its core business, the production of cellulosic fibers. Therefore, with reference to 30 September 2023, the Board of Directors considers that there is only one segment that can be reported, namely the production and commercialization of cellulosic fibers, and the management information is also prepared and analysed on this basis.
18. RELATED PARTIES
Altri Group subsidiary companies have relationships with each other that qualify as transactions with related parties, which were carried out at market prices.
In the consolidation procedures, transactions between companies included in the consolidation using the full consolidation method are eliminated, since the consolidated financial statements show information on the holder and its subsidiaries as if it were a single company, and so they are not disclosed under this note.
During the nine months periods ended 30 September 2023 and 2022, there were no transactions with the Board of Directors, nor were they granted loans.
By reference to 30 September 2023, and as a result of a review of the definition of related parties, the disclosure criteria was revised. Until this date, in addition to what is referred to in IAS 24, the interpretation was also in line with the definition of special relations as defined in the Portuguese Corporate Income Tax Code. As of this date, the definition was reviewed to be fully aligned with what is foreseen by the standard IAS 24.
18.1 Related parties from continued activities
As at 30 September 2023 and 2022, balances and transactions from continued activities with related entities can be summarised as follows:
| Payables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |||
| Balances Joint ventures and associates (a) |
1,952,515 | 3,370,342 | ||
| 1,952,515 | 3,370,342 | |||
| Purchases and acquired | ||||
| services | Other income | |||
| 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | 30.09.2023 | 30.09.2022 | |
| Transactions | ||||
| Joint ventures and associates (a) | 21,332,746 | 27,804,597 | - | 63,183 |
| 21,332,746 | 27,804,597 | - | 63,183 | |
(a) Entities included in the consolidation using the equity method as at 30 September 2023 and 2022 (Note 4.2)
18.2 Related parties from discontinued activities
As of 30 September 2023, Greenvolt and its subsidiaries are no longer fully consolidated, so there are no balances or transactions with related parties from discontinued activities.
As at 30 September 2022, balances and transactions from discontinued activities with related entities can be detailed as follows:
| Transactions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchases and acquired services |
Sales and services rendered |
Interest expense |
Interest obtained |
|
| Joint ventures and associates Other related parties |
- 21,525 |
389,826 97,694 |
- 707,860 |
353,835 - |
| 21,525 | 487,520 | 707,860 | 353,835 | |
| Balances | ||||
| Payables | Receivables | Loans granted |
Shareholders Loans |
|
| Joint ventures and associates Other related parties |
- 29,506 |
251,718 123,697 |
48,718,622 10,020,196 |
- 41,246,944 |
| 29,506 | 375,415 | 58,738,818 | 41,246,944 |
19. APPROPRIATION OF NET PROFIT
Regarding the 2022 financial year, the Board of Directors proposed in its annual report that the individual net profit of Altri, SGPS, S.A. in the amount of 487,073,688 Euro, should be allocated as follows:
| Coverage of negative reserves | 240,827,992 Euro |
|---|---|
| Dividends | 51,282,918 Euro |
| Free reserves | 194,962,778 Euro |
The Board of Directors proposed to the General Meeting in its annual report the distribution, under the conditions presented in the respective proposal, which was approved in the General Meeting held on 28 April 2023, of a cash dividend corresponding to 0.25 Euro per share. The same proposal also contemplated the distribution of a dividend in kind, consisting of a maximum number of 23,154,783 shares representing Greenvolt's share capital and voting rights. If in this scenario of joint distribution, i.e. in cash and in kind the amount to be distributed exceeded the amount of distributable funds, the portion of the dividend in cash would be reduced by the amount corresponding to the excess, rounded down (to a minimum of 0.01 Euro per share).
On 24 May 2023, and according to the previously announced conditions, a total cash dividend of 51,282,918 Euro (0.25 Euro per share) was distributed, 12,157,766 Euro of withholding tax was paid relating to the dividend in kind and 21,288,664 Greenvolt shares were distributed (Note 6).
20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
From 30 September 2023 to the date of issue of this report, there were no other relevant facts that could materially affect the financial position and future results of the Altri Group, its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates included in the consolidation.
21. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated condensed financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 16 November 2023.
22. TRANSLATION NOTE
These consolidated financial statements are a translation of the financial statements originally issued in Portuguese in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting and with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, some of which may not conform or be required by generally accepted accounting principles in other countries. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese language version prevails.

The Board of Directors
Alberto João Coraceiro de Castro
Paulo Jorge dos Santos Fernandes
João Manuel Matos Borges de Oliveira
Domingos José Vieira de Matos
Laurentina da Silva Martins
Pedro Miguel Matos Borges de Oliveira
Ana Rebelo de Carvalho Menéres de Mendonça
Maria do Carmo Guedes Antunes de Oliveira
Paula Simões de Figueiredo Pimentel Freixo Matos Chaves
José Armindo Farinha Soares de Pina
Carlos Alberto Sousa Van Zeller e Silva
Vítor Miguel Martins Jorge da Silva
Miguel Allegro Garcez Palha de Sousa da Silveira
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João Carlos Ribeiro Pereira
Sofia Isabel Henriques Reis Jorge

DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO
3Q23
ALTRI, SGPS, S.A.
Head office: Rua Manuel Pinto de Azevedo, 818, Porto Share capital: Euro 25,641,459 Registered in the Oporto Commercial Registry Office under the single registration and tax identification number - 507 172 086