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APB APRANGA The Consolidated Interim Report and Interim Consolidated Financial Statements For the Twelve months period ended 31 December 2023
(UNAUDITED)
APB APRANGA, Company's code 121933274, Ukmerges 362, Vilnius
| NAME OF THE COMPANY | Apranga APB |
|---|---|
| LEGAL FORM | Public limited liability company |
| DATE OF REFISTRATION | st March 1993 1 |
| CODE OF COMPANY | 121933274 |
| SHARE CAPITAL | EUR 16 034 668.40 |
| REGISTERED OFFICE | Ukmerges 362, LT-14311 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| NAME OF REGISTER OF LEGAL ENTITIES | Registrų centras VĮ, Vilnius branch |
| TELEPHONE NUMBER | +370 5 239 08 08 |
| [email protected] | |
| INTERNET ADRESS | www.aprangagroup.com |
| MAIN ACTIVITIES | Retail trade of apparel |
| AUDITOR | ERNST & YOUNG BALTIC UAB |
APB APRANGA, Company's code 121933274, Ukmerges 362, Vilnius
| 1 ACTIVITY REPORT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 9-12 | ||
| 2.1 Statements of comprehensive income 2.2 Statements of financial position 2.3 Statements of changes in equity 2.4 Statements of cash flows |
The retail turnover (including VAT) of Apranga Group reached EUR 326.4 million in 12 months 2023 and was by 11.3% higher than in 2022. In 2023, the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Lithuania reached EUR 196.9 million and increased by 10.6% yearon-year. In 2023 the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Latvia was EUR 79.5 million and surged by 12.1% year-on-year, in Estonia was EUR 50.0 million and grew by 12.6% year-on-year.
According to the data of the official statistics departments of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, the market of retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, in the Baltic states the year 2023 generated over 39.8 billion euros (without VAT) and grew around 2% at current prices compared to the year 2022.
The change of consumer prices in Baltic retail market in the year 2023 compared to the previous year averaged to around 9%. In this period the price index change in Lithuania was 9%, Latvia 10% and Estonia 9%. Consumer confidence index in the Euro area has been consistently increasing through out the year 2023 and rose from -20.6 to -16,0 (+4,6 p.). Despite minor fluctuations Baltic countries' consumer confidence index also shows upward trend. In Lithuania the index increased from -5.4 to +2.2(+7.6 p.), Latvia from -32.4 to -17.0 (+15.4 p.), Estonia from -32.7 to -32.4 (+0.3 p.).
The companies participating in the textile, clothing and footwear market of the Baltic states generated around 1,9 billion euros (without VAT), which is 7% higher turnover in the year 2023 compared to the previous year 2022.
The change of consumer prices index in the clothing and footwear industry in Baltic retail market in year 2023 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year averaged to around 6%. In this period the price index change in Lithuania was 3.5%, Latvia 3.6% and Estonia 10.4%. Lithuania remains the largest market of retail trade of textile, clothing and footwear in specialized stores in the Baltic countries, generating about 50% of the Baltic states market turnover.
The retail turnover of the Group's stores in 12 months of 2023 by countries was as follows (EUR thousand, VAT included):
| Country | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2021 |
2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 196 884 | 178 024 | 146 003 | 10,6% | 34,8% |
| Latvia | 79 513 | 70 900 | 46 409 | 12,1% | 71,3% |
| Estonia | 50 009 | 44 416 | 36 010 | 12,6% | 38,9% |
| Total: | 326 406 | 293 340 | 228 422 | 11,3% | 42,9% |
The retail turnover of the Group's stores in the 4 th quarter of 2023 by countries was (EUR thousand, VAT included):
| Country | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | Q4 2021 | 2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 58 015 | 51 646 | 46 370 | 12,3% | 25,1% |
| Latvia | 23 806 | 20 420 | 13 103 | 16,6% | 81,7% |
| Estonia | 13 339 | 12 453 | 10 779 | 7,1% | 23,7% |
| Total: | 95 159 | 84 519 | 70 253 | 12,6% | 35,5% |
The online turnover of the Group's stores in 12 months of 2023 was as follows (EUR thousand, VAT included):
| 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2021 |
2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online turnover | 39 860 | 33 672 | 48 256 | 18,4% | -17,4% |
| Relative weight in total turnover | 12,2% | 11,5% | 21,1% |
The Group's online turnover increased by 18,4% in the 12 months of the year, and its relative weight in total turnover increased from 11.5% to 12.2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. In year 2021, online turnover was significantly higher due to the Covid-19 related temporary closure of physical stores.
| Chain | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2021 |
2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy1 | 31 535 | 31 102 | 22 524 | 1,4% | 40,0% |
| Youth2 | 77 880 | 69 998 | 55 064 | 11,3% | 41,4% |
| Footwear | 4 263 | 4 679 | 3 201 | -8,9% | 33,2% |
| Business3 | 62 064 | 54 100 | 42 545 | 14,7% | 45,9% |
| Luxury4 | 33 552 | 29 280 | 25 263 | 14,6% | 32,8% |
| Zara | 102 871 | 89 853 | 69 515 | 14,5% | 48,0% |
| Outlets | 14 240 | 14 328 | 10 310 | -0,6% | 38,1% |
| Total | 326 406 | 293 340 | 228 422 | 11,3% | 42,9% |
1 Apranga, Promod, s.Oliver, Tom Tailor, Orsay;
3 City, Massimo Dutti, Marella, Pennyblack, Coccinelle, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara Home, Calvin Klein Underwear, Liu Jo, MAX&Co.;
4 Burberry, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, MaxMara, Weekend MaxMara, Marina Rinaldi, Mados linija, Nude, Sandro, Maje, Hugo.
During the year 2023 Apranga Group opened 12 new stores, renovated 8 stores, out of which 5 stores were enlarged and 3 stores were moved to another shopping mall, and closed 11 stores. Currently Apranga Group operates the chain of 169 stores (100 in Lithuania, 44 in Latvia and 25 in Estonia) covering the gross area of 90.8 thousand sq. m., or by 0.2% more than a year ago.
The net capital expenditure to the retail chain expansion, restructuring and modernization amounted to EUR 9,7 million in 12 months of 2023 (see Note 4 "Investments into non-current assets"). Investments (acquisitions) by segments are disclosed in Note 3 ("Segment information"). The Group is not engaged in activities related to research and experimental development, except to the extent of process improvement. Group uses the latest technology and the latest technology processes that meet environmental standards and help reduce the negative impact on the environment.
The number of stores by countries was as follows:
| Country | 31 12 2023 | 31 12 2022 | 31 12 2021 | 2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 100 | 100 | 102 | 0,0% | -2,0% |
| Latvia | 44 | 44 | 46 | 0,0% | -4,3% |
| Estonia | 25 | 24 | 21 | 4,2% | 19,0% |
| Total: | 169 | 168 | 169 | 0,6% | 0,0% |
The number of stores by chains was as follows:
| Chain | 31 12 2023 | 31 12 2022 | 31 12 2021 | 2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 20 | 19 | 26 | 5,3% | -23,1% |
| Youth | 46 | 48 | 47 | -4,2% | -2,1% |
| Footwear | 10 | 11 | 10 | -9,1% | 0,0% |
| Business | 43 | 41 | 39 | 4,9% | 10,3% |
| Luxury | 32 | 30 | 28 | 6,7% | 14,3% |
| Zara | 9 | 10 | 10 | -10,0% | -10,0% |
| Outlets | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0,0% | 0,0% |
| Total | 169 | 168 | 169 | 0,6% | 0,0% |
The number of economy chain stores has significantly decreased due to closure of Promod and Orsay brand stores in years 2021 and 2022.
2 Aprangos galerija, Moskito, Mango, Bershka, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, A|X Armani Exchange;
| Country | 31 12 2023 | 31 12 2022 | 31 12 2021 | 2023/2022, % | 2023/2021, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 49,4 | 51,0 | 51,3 | -3,1% | -3,7% |
| Latvia | 27,9 | 26,4 | 26,8 | 5,6% | 4,2% |
| Estonia | 13,5 | 13,2 | 12,6 | 2,2% | 7,5% |
| Total: | 90,8 | 90,6 | 90,6 | 0,2% | 0,2% |
In addition to the key figures defined or specified in the applicable IFRS financial reporting framework, the Group also provides key financial ratios derived from or based on the prepared financial statements. These are known as Alternative Performance Measures (APM). Definitions of APM are provided on the Group's website. In table below are stated few APM.
The Group earned EUR 20.3 million of profit before income tax in 12 months 2023, while profit before taxes amounted to EUR 18.7 million in 12 months of 2022 (increased by 8.5%).
EBITDA of the Group was EUR 40.9 million in 12 months 2023, while the Group had EBITDA of EUR 38.9 million in the same period of 2022 (increased by 5.2%). EBITDA margin has decreased from 16.0% to 15.2% during the year.
| Main Group Indicators | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 269 696 | 242 899 | 189 745 |
| Net sales in foreign markets | 107 249 | 95 595 | 68 502 |
| Gross profit | 124 142 | 111 344 | 82 230 |
| Gross margin, % | 46,0% | 45,8% | 43,3% |
| Operating profit (loss) | 21 501 | 19 869 | 14 278 |
| Operating profit margin, % | 8,0% | 8,2% | 7,5% |
| EBT | 20 332 | 18 745 | 13 211 |
| EBT margin, % | 7,5% | 7,7% | 7,0% |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 16 639 | 15 635 | 10 896 |
| Profit for the period margin, % | 6,2% | 6,4% | 5,7% |
| EBITDA | 40 928 | 38 906 | 34 076 |
| EBITDA margin, % | 15,2% | 16,0% | 18,0% |
| Return on equity (end of the period), % | 26,2% | 25,1% | 14,6% |
| Return on assets (end of the period), % | 10,4% | 10,5% | 6,6% |
| Net debt to equity, % | -27,8% | -36,8% | -39,7% |
| Current ratio, times | 1,6 | 1,7 | 2,0 |
The operating expenses of the Group totaled to EUR 102.6 million in 12 months 2023 and increased by 12.2%, comparing to the same period 2022. Operating expenses increased more than sales, which grew by 11,0%. In 2022, the operating expenses of the Group were reduced by EUR 0.45 million due to a positive result of a long-term assets sales. Adjusted for the effect of beforementioned sale, the increase of the operating expenses of the Group in 2023 was 11.7% compared to corresponding period of prior year.
| Main Group Indicators | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 269 696 | 242 899 | 11,0% |
| Net sales in foreign markets | 107 249 | 95 595 | 12,2% |
| Gross profit | 124 142 | 111 344 | 11,5% |
| Operating (expenses) | (102 641) | (91 475) | 12,2% |
| Operating profit (loss) | 21 501 | 19 869 | 8,2% |
| EBT | 20 332 | 18 745 | 8,5% |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 16 639 | 15 635 | 6,4% |
| EBITDA | 40 928 | 38 906 | 5,2% |
| Main Group Indicators | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net sales | 77 122 | 69 269 | 11,3% |
| Net sales in foreign markets | 30 371 | 26 951 | 12,7% |
| Gross profit | 35 386 | 33 230 | 6,5% |
| Operating (expenses) | (30 545) | (27 608) | 10,6% |
| Operating profit (loss) | 4 841 | 5 622 | -13,9% |
| EBT | 4 484 | 5 259 | -14,7% |
| Profit (loss) for the period | 3 602 | 4 403 | -18,2% |
| EBITDA | 9 884 | 10 565 | -6,4% |
In Q4 2023, the Group's gross profit grew slower than the sales. The Group's gross profit margin, compared to the same period last year, decreased from 48.0% to 45.9% in Q4 2023 amid one week earlier start of the sale as well as bigger year-end inventory allowances made for sales below cost of fall-winter season goods.
The Group's level of inventories during the last 12 months increased by 22.3% to EUR 50.6 million. Company's inventories increased by 22.9%. The supply of goods for the spring-summer 2024 season started earlier, which contributed to the increase of the Group's inventory level by EUR 3.4 million.
The number of employees during the year till 31 December 2023 in the Group has increased by 110 to 2 249 (5.1%) and has increased in Company by 20 to 760 (2.7%). During the 4 th quarter 2022 the number of employees increased by 57 (2.6%) in the Group and increased by 38 (5.3%) in the Company.
The price of the Company shares in 12 months 2023 increased by 23.1% from EUR 2.16 per share to EUR 2.66 per share. The maximum share price for the 12 months period was EUR 2.96 per share, minimum share price - EUR 2.12 per share. The market capitalization of the Company increased from EUR 119 million at the beginning of the year to EUR 147 million at the end of December 2023. The weighted average price of 1 share during the reporting period was EUR 2.58. Company's share turnover was EUR 10.2 million in 12 months 2023.
Apranga APB share price in 12 months period from 1 st January 2023 to 31 st December 2023:

Millions
| Name, Surname | Position | Number of shares owned and part in the share capital |
Election date | End of term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Juozas Mockus | Chairman of the Board |
- - |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| Vidas Lazickas | Member of the Board | 265 138 0.48% |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| Ilona Šimkūnienė | Member of the Board, Purchasing Director |
- - |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| Ramūnas Gaidamavičius | Member of the Board, Development Director |
5 000 0.01% |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| Jonas Jokštys | Member of the Board, independent |
- - |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| Gintaras Juškauskas | Member of the Board, independent |
- - |
28 04 2022 | 27 04 2026 |
| GROUP | COMPANY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
|
| Revenue from contracts with customers Cost of sales |
5 | 269 696 (145 554) |
242 899 (131 555) |
104 443 (60 500) |
96 797 (54 992) |
| GROSS PROFIT | 124 142 | 111 344 | 43 943 | 41 805 | |
| Operating (expenses) Other income |
(102 700) 59 |
(92 265) 790 |
(37 432) 10 311 |
(35 913) 16 193 |
|
| OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) | 21 501 | 19 869 | 16 822 | 22 085 | |
| Finance income | 269 | 37 | 284 | 50 | |
| Finance (costs) | (1 438) | (1 161) | (1 003) | ( 540) | |
| PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX | 20 332 | 18 745 | 16 103 | 21 595 | |
| Income tax (expense) | (3 693) | (3 110) | (1 016) | ( 887) | |
| PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD | 3 | 16 639 | 15 635 | 15 087 | 20 708 |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 16 639 | 15 635 | 15 087 | 20 708 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the Company Non-controlling interests |
16 639 16 639 - |
15 635 15 635 - |
15 087 15 087 - |
20 708 20 708 - |
|
| Basic and diluted earnings per share (in EUR) | 0,30 | 0,28 | 0,27 | 0,37 |
| ASSETS | GROUP | COMPANY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | Note | 31 12 2023 |
31 12 2022 |
31 12 2023 |
31 12 2022 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 24 194 | 20 992 | 12 019 | 11 614 | |
| Intangible assets | 1 483 | 1 072 | 1 441 | 1 044 | |
| Investments in subsidiaries | - | - | 5 095 | 5 095 | |
| Prepayments | 142 | 273 | 63 | 134 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 528 | 2 409 | 80 | 40 | |
| Right-of-use assets | 58 643 | 53 281 | 24 455 | 23 830 | |
| Other financial assets | 2 600 | 2 600 | 2 600 | 2 600 | |
| Total non-current assets | 87 590 | 80 627 | 45 753 | 44 357 | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Inventories | 50 607 | 41 386 | 27 297 | 22 206 | |
| Prepayments | 1 525 | 1 503 | 1 524 | 1 375 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 2 638 | 1 781 | 10 482 | 10 701 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 17 665 | 22 978 | 7 974 | 8 375 | |
| Total current assets | 72 435 | 67 648 | 47 277 | 42 657 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 3 | 160 025 | 148 275 | 93 030 | 87 014 |
| EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | GROUP | COMPANY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUITY | Note | 31 12 2023 |
31 12 2022 |
31 12 2023 |
31 12 2022 |
| Ordinary shares Legal reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Retained earnings |
16 035 1 604 ( 53) 45 938 |
16 035 1 604 ( 53) 44 781 |
16 035 1 604 - 31 609 |
16 035 1 604 - 32 004 |
|
| Total equity | 63 524 | 62 367 | 49 248 | 49 643 | |
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Deferred tax liabilities Non-current lease liabilities Non-current employee benefits Total non-current liabilities |
2 323 47 629 194 50 146 |
2 194 43 465 132 45 791 |
366 19 765 194 20 325 |
407 19 639 132 20 178 |
|
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||
| Borrowings Current lease liabilities Current income tax liability Trade and other payables Total current liabilities |
6 | - 14 306 691 31 358 46 355 |
- 12 717 701 26 699 40 117 |
6 360 5 616 432 11 049 23 457 |
2 032 5 018 591 9 552 17 193 |
| Total liabilities | 96 501 | 85 908 | 43 782 | 37 371 | |
| TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 160 025 | 148 275 | 93 030 | 87 014 |
| GROUP | Note | Share capital |
Legal reserve |
Translation reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2022 | 16 035 | 1 604 | ( 53) | 56 792 | 74 378 | |
| Comprehensive income: Profit for the 12 months 2022 Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners: Dividends paid |
3 | - | - | - | 15 635 15 635 (27 646) |
15 635 15 635 (27 646) |
| Balance at 31 December 2022 | 16 035 | 1 604 | ( 53) | 44 781 | 62 367 | |
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 16 035 | 1 604 | ( 53) | 44 781 | 62 367 | |
| Comprehensive income: Profit for the 12 months 2023 Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners: Dividends paid |
3 8 |
- | - | - | 16 639 16 639 (15 482) |
16 639 16 639 (15 482) |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 16 035 | 1 604 | ( 53) | 45 938 | 63 524 |
| COMPANY | Share capital |
Legal reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 January 2022 | 16 035 | 1 604 | 38 942 | 56 581 | |
| Comprehensive income: Profit for the 12 months 2022 Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners: Dividends paid |
- | - | 20 708 20 708 (27 646) |
20 708 20 708 (27 646) |
|
| Balance at 31 December 2022 | 16 035 | 1 604 | 32 004 | 49 643 | |
| Balance at 1 January 2023 | 16 035 | 1 604 | 32 004 | 49 643 | |
| Comprehensive income: Profit for the 12 months 2023 Total comprehensive income Transactions with owners: Dividends paid |
8 | - | - | 15 087 15 087 (15 482) |
15 087 15 087 (15 482) |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 16 035 | 1 604 | 31 609 | 49 248 |
| GROUP | COMPANY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | Note | 12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
12 months 2023 |
12 months 2022 |
| Profit (loss) before income taxes | 20 332 | 18 745 | 16 103 | 21 595 | |
| ADJUSTMENTS FOR: Depreciation and amortization |
19 427 | 19 037 | 7 524 | 7 545 | |
| Impairment charge (reversal) | ( 74) | ( 303) | ( 70) | ( 208) | |
| Change in allowances for slow-moving inventories | 719 | ( 421) | 161 | ( 337) | |
| (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 9 | ( 466) | ( 2) | ( 466) | |
| Write-off of property, plant and equipment | 105 | 188 | ( 10) | 75 | |
| Fair value change of financial assets | - | ( 79) | - | ( 79) | |
| Dividend income | ( 33) | ( 103) | (10 283) | (15 503) | |
| Interest expenses | 1 438 | 1 161 | 1 003 | 540 | |
| Total | 41 923 | 37 759 | 14 426 | 13 162 | |
| CHANGES IN OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: Decrease (increase) in inventories |
(9 940) | (5 056) | (5 252) | (3 344) | |
| Decrease (increase) in receivables | 823 | 1 269 | ( 880) | 404 | |
| Increase (decrease) in payables | 4 731 | 4 541 | 1 569 | 1 571 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 37 537 | 38 513 | 9 863 | 11 793 | |
| Income taxes paid | (3 574) | (2 493) | (1 216) | ( 412) | |
| Interest paid | (1 438) | (1 161) | (1 003) | ( 540) | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 32 525 | 34 859 | 7 644 | 10 841 | |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Interest received | 269 | 37 | 284 | 50 | |
| Dividends received Loans granted |
33 (71 200) |
103 (39 000) |
10 283 (77 670) |
15 503 (45 872) |
|
| Loans repayments received | 71 200 | 39 000 | 78 430 | 46 972 | |
| Purchases of PPE and intangible assets | 4 | (12 381) | (4 458) | (3 324) | (2 127) |
| Proceeds on disposal of PPE | 2 640 | 1 763 | 21 | 1 221 | |
| Proceeds on disposal of financial assets at fair value | - | 579 | - | 579 | |
| Net cash from investing activities | (9 439) | (1 976) | 8 024 | 16 194 | |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
| Dividends paid | (15 492) | (27 596) | (15 492) | (27 596) | |
| Proceeds from borrowings Repayments of borrowings |
- - |
- ( 200) |
102 201 (97 873) |
20 405 (23 773) |
|
| Payment of principal portion of lease liabilities | (12 907) | (11 852) | (4 905) | (4 888) | |
| Net cash from financing activities | (28 399) | (39 648) | (16 069) | (35 852) | |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND BANK OVERDRAFTS |
(5 313) | (6 765) | ( 401) | (8 817) | |
| CASH AND BANK OVERDRAFTS: | |||||
| AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD | 22 978 | 29 743 | 8 375 | 17 192 | |
| AT THE END OF THE PERIOD | 17 665 | 22 978 | 7 974 | 8 375 |
APB Apranga, (hereinafter "the Company"), was incorporated and commenced its operations in March 1993. The Company's main office is situated in Ukmerges 362, Vilnius, Lithuania. The Company has legal form of public limited liability company under the Law on Companies of Republic of Lithuania. The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries (hereinafter "the Group") is retail trade of apparel.
At 31 December 2023 the Group consisted of the Company and 25 subsidiaries:
| Name | Country | Ownership interest in % 31 12 2023 |
Ownership interest in % 31 12 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Apranga LT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga BPB LT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga PLT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga SLT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga MLT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga HLT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga OLT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| UAB Apranga Ecom LT | Lithuania | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga LV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga BPB LV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga PLV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga SLV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga MLV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga HLV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga OLV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| SIA Apranga Ecom LV | Latvia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga* | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga Estonia | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga BEE | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga PB Trade | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga ST Retail | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga MDE | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga HEST | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
| OU Apranga Ecom EE | Estonia | 100% | 100% |
1 The Company directly owns 14.91% shares and indirectly through its subsidiary OU Apranga Estonia owns the rest 85.09% of shares.
The share capital of APB Apranga is EUR 16,034,668.40 and it is divided into 55,291,960 ordinary registered shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.29 each, where each share grants to its owner 1 vote (in total 55,291,960 voting shares), all shares are paid in full and give the owners equal rights. All 55 291 960 ordinary shares of nominal value EUR 0.29 each (ISIN code LT0000102337) that comprise Company's share capital are listed on Baltic equity list of Nasdaq Vilnius Stock Exchange.
At 31 December 2023, the Company had 7 017 shareholders. Company's shareholders which owned or had under management more than 5% of share capital were:
| Shareholder | Enterprise code |
Address | Number of shares |
% of total ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAB MG Investment | 123249022 | Aukštaičių 7, Vilnius, Lithuania | 36 169 099 | 65,4% |
| UAB Minvista | 110685692 | Aukštaičių 7, Vilnius, Lithuania | 5 795 929 | 10,5% |

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. The principle accounting policies applied in the preparation of Interim financial statements are the same to those applied in preparation of the Annual financial statements.
The financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2023 are not audited.
In the financial statements all figures are presented in thousands of euro, unless indicated otherwise.
Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the General Director and other 6 Directors (responsible for managing, sales and marketing, human resources, purchases, development and finance) that are used to make strategic decisions.
All financial information, including the measure of profit and total assets, is analyzed on a country basis. The segment information provided to the Directors for the reportable segments for the 12 months 2023 is as follows:
| 12 months 2023 |
Lithuania | Latvia | Estonia | Total | Inter company elimina tions |
Total in consolidated financial statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total segment revenue | 182 689 | 66 272 | 42 291 | 291 252 | - | |
| Inter-segment revenue | (20 270) | ( 643) | ( 643) | (21 556) | - | |
| Revenue from external customers (Note 5) |
162 419 | 65 629 | 41 648 | 269 696 | - | 269 696 |
| Gross margin | 45,6% | 46,4% | 47,1% | 46,0% | 46,0% | |
| Profit (loss) for the year | 11 235 | 3 397 | 2 007 | 16 639 | - | 16 639 |
| Total assets | 120 938 | 35 553 | 19 173 | 175 664 | (15 639) | 160 025 |
| Additions to non-current assets | 5 800 | 5 706 | 875 | 12 381 | - | 12 381 |
| 12 months 2022 |
Lithuania | Latvia | Estonia | Total | Inter company elimina tions |
Total in consolidated financial statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total segment revenue | 164 735 | 59 280 | 37 634 | 261 649 | - | |
| Inter-segment revenue | (17 431) | ( 692) | ( 627) | (18 750) | - | |
| Revenue from external customers | 147 304 | 58 588 | 37 007 | 242 899 | - | 242 899 |
| Gross margin | 45,6% | 46,0% | 46,6% | 45,8% | 45,8% | |
| Profit (loss) for the year | 10 724 | 3 422 | 1 489 | 15 635 | - | 15 635 |
| Total assets | 109 696 | 31 840 | 18 597 | 160 133 | (11 858) | 148 275 |
| Additions to non-current assets | 2 371 | 255 | 1 832 | 4 458 | - | 4 458 |
Net investments of the Group amounted to EUR 9.7 million in 12 months 2023. The Company's investments reached EUR 3.3 million, while daughter companies invested EUR 6.4 million.
For the 12 months 2023, revenue from contracts with customers consisted of the following:
| GROUP | COMPANY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Stores income | 269 540 | 242 534 | 77 355 | 73 684 |
| Wholesale income | 38 | 35 | 19 731 | 16 610 |
| Management fees | - | - | 7 291 | 6 173 |
| Other income | 118 | 330 | 66 | 330 |
| Total revenue from contracts with customers | 269 696 | 242 899 | 104 443 | 96 797 |
In August 2023, the Company and SEB bank signed the amendment to the previously concluded credit line agreement. According to the amendment, credit repayment term was prolonged to 31 May 2025. Credit limit remained at EUR 27 000 thousand. The interests are paid for the amount used, and the interest rate is calculated as 1 month EURIBOR plus margin. There is fixed interest rate set for amount used for the issuance of guarantees and letters of credit.
In July 2023, the Company and LUMINOR bank signed the amendment to the previously concluded non-binding credit limit agreement. According to the amendment, credit repayment term of EUR 5 000 thousand non-binding credit limit was prolonged until 30 June 2024. For the drawdown amount of the overdraft a floating interest rate calculated as the 1-month EURIBOR plus margin is being paid. There is fixed interest rate set for amount used for the issuance of guarantees.
As of 31 December 2023, guarantees issued by the credit institutions on behalf of the Company to secure the obligations of its subsidiaries to their suppliers totaled EUR 15 447 thousand (31 December 2022: EUR 13 698 thousand). The letters of credit and guarantees provided to suppliers by the credit institutions on behalf of the Group as of 31 December 2023 amounted to EUR 16 718 thousand (31 December 2022: EUR 15 295 thousand).
As of 31 December 2023, the Company's guarantees issued to secure the obligations of its subsidiaries to their suppliers totaled EUR 474 thousand (31 December 2022: EUR 482 thousand).
The Annual shareholders meeting of APB Apranga held on 27 April 2023 has resolved to pay EUR 15 482 thousand in dividends for the year 2022.
Apranga Group plans to reach EUR 350 million turnover (including VAT) in 2024, or by 7% higher than the year 2023 turnover. In 2024 Apranga Group plans to renovate or open 12-15 stores. The net investment is planned to be about EUR 5-7 million.
With regard to the requirements of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Guidelines on Alternative Performance Measures, Apranga APB provides an overview of the Alternative Performance Measures (APM) used, their definition and calculation on Apranga APB website at: http://aprangagroup.lt/en/investors/investor-relations/alternativeperformancemeasures .
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