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AUGA group

Earnings Release Sep 2, 2020

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PRESENTATION ON THE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 6 MONTHS OF 2020

AUGA group, AB

PRESENTED BY

Mindaugas Ambrasas CFO

Eimantas Gudonis Head of Finance Department

RESULTS

2020 half-year results

AUGA group's revenue, profit and EBITDA have increased.

The Group improved results in all business segments.

Net profit of HY2020 quadrupled compared to HY2019.

HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019
Revenue, EUR million 34.69 28.84 +20% 71.13
Gross profit, EUR million 8.58 6.33 +36% 9.85
Net profit, EUR million 1.30 0.34 +382% (3.22)
EBITDA, EUR million 11.53 9.33 +24% 17.12

EUR 1.45 million of fair value gain for this season's winter crops was recognized in 2019.

Results by segment Crop growing

CROP GROWING Improved yields

Favourable weather conditions and improving efficiency set expectations for better yields for 2019/2020 harvest.

Overall positive results can be negatively affected by lower quality and prices of some of the crops.

This year's yield, especially in terms of leguminous crops, is expected to be higher than in 2019.

Yield 2017 2018 2019 2020F
Wheat, t/ha 4.10 2.83 4.21 4.29
Legumes, t/ha 3.30 1.41 1.67 3.02

In HY2020, average wheat sales price of AUGA was 13.9% lower vs. the same period last year.

German organic wheat sales price was lower by 10.9%.

Sale contracts have already been signed for 67% of the forecasted harvest, as of 30 June 2020.

CROP GROWING Wheat price dynamics

Increasing supply leads to decreasing prices, especially for feed wheat, in EU market.

*Germany, the largest EU market, is a benchmark for major organic product prices.

Source: www.ami-informiert.de, https://www.bmel-statistik.de/

CROP GROWING 2020 half-year results

Improved revenue and gross profit.

Total fair value gain for HY2020 was EUR 1.64 million higher than in HY2019. Additionally, EUR 1.45 million of fair value gain of this season's winter crops was recognized in 2019.

The Group maintains a positive outlook on the annual harvest potential. 2020 Q3 results are expected to show the most significant improvement compared to 2019.

34.8 thous. tons of crops were sold in 2020 compared to 21.9 thous. tons sold in 2019. All harvest from the 2018/2019 season has already been sold.

No sanctions for agricultural activities are expected in 2020 since the requirements for which the Group was penalized in 2019 does not apply for 2020.

HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019
Total cultivated land, ha 39,673 38,564 +3% 38,564
Total fair value of harvest, EUR
million
33.55 28.06 +20% 38.26
Total production cost, EUR million 27.16 24.76 +10% 34.43
Gain (loss) on revaluation of
biological assets (crops)
recognized in reporting period,
EUR million
4.93 3.29 +50% 5.28
Total fair value gain (loss) on
revaluation of biological assets,
EUR million
6.38 3.29 +94% 5.28
Sales revenue, EUR million 11.89 8.78 +36% 29.49
Cost of sales, EUR million 12.50 9.54 +31% 30.45
Inventory write-offs, EUR million 0.68 0.49 +39% 1.54
Result of sales of agricultural
produce, EUR million
(1.29) (1.26) +2% (2.50)
Subsidies, EUR million 3.71 3.51 +6% 4.96
Gross profit, EUR million 7.35 5.54 +33% 7.74

Results by segment Dairy

DAIRY

While there has been a decrease in conventional milk price, organic milk price remains stable.

The share of AUGA milk sold at prices of organic milk ranges between 90-100%.

In April 2020, China organic certificate for commodity and packaged milk products has been received. The Group is in progress with the first delivery to China.

Milk price dynamics

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The segment has become profitable and has a potential to improve its current results.

2020 half-year results

HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019
Total quantity of products sold, t 6,730 6,413 +4% 25,224
Milk, t 13,158 12,699 +4% 24,492
Cattle, t 388 356 +9% 732
Revenue, EUR million 5.59 5.20 +7% 10.14
Milk, EUR million 5.22 4.81 +8% 9.42
Cattle, EUR million 0.37 0.39 -5% 0.72
Cost of sales, EUR million 5.21 5.13 +2% 10.64
Milk, EUR million 4.84 4.74 +2% 9.93
Cattle, EUR million 0.37 0.39 -5% 0.72
Revaluation of biological assets,
EUR million
(1.61) (1.49) +8% (2.20)
Subsidies, EUR million 1.31 1.11 +18% 2.22
Gross profit, EUR million 0.07 (0.30) +224% (0.47)

Milk yield per cow increased by 6%.

In order to increase efficiency, aged herd has been replaced. Write-offs of aged herd are represented in the revaluation of biological assets.

The Company aims to maintain the high share of milk sold at organic price, to improve the yield further and to increase efficiency of dairy operations.

· Results by segment · Mushroom growing

MUSHROOM GROWING

2020 half-year results

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The segment demonstrates continuous growth.

HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019
Sold mushrooms, t 6,579 6,001 +10% 12,256
Average price (Eur/t) 2,168 2,107 +3% 2,147
Total revenue, EUR million 15.21 13.80 +10% 28.71
Mushroom sales revenue, EUR
million
14.26 12.64 +13% 26.32
Compost sales revenue, EUR
million
0.95 1.15 -18% 2.39
Cost of sale, EUR million 14.14 12.75 +11% 26.22
Cost of mushrooms sold, EUR
million
13.22 11.68 +13% 2.49
Cost of compost sold, EUR million 0.92 1.07 -14% 23.73
Gross profit, EUR million 1.06 1.04 +2% 2.49

Growing demand for packaged mushrooms increased average price and cost.

Sales of compost were negatively impacted by the pandemic and developments in the Russian market.

The Company does not foresee any material changes in the results of the segment in the negrest future.

FMCG

2020 half-year results

Sales revenue almost doubled in the first half year of 2020.

Sales increased in all markets, with the largest impact coming from the U.S. and the Baltics.

The main group of product remains unchanged: preserved mushrooms, vegetables and soups.

Grybai LT, KB was acquired in Q2 2020. Production profit will improve consolidated results of the group.

The Company expects the growth of segment to continue.

HY2020 HY2019 Variance FY2019 +89% 2.79 1.99 1.05 Revenue, EUR million 1.90 +89% 2.75 1.01 Cost of goods sold, EUR million Gross profit, EUR million 0.09 0.04 +98% 0.05

HY2020

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vegetables and soups

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Latest news

AUGA group has entered a new high-organic consumption market, Australia.

The Group has launched several new ready-to-eat products: Gazpacho soup, steamed (no brine) chickpeas, and various beans.

Financial information

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Main factors for EBITDA increase

EBITDA increased by EUR 2.2 million.

Crop-growing segment had the biggest impact on the results.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Financial indicators

The variance in the balance sheet was mainly caused by the acquisition of Grybai LT, KB in 2020 Q2.

Growing profitability improved indebtedness ratios of the Group.

HY2020 FY2019 Variance
Equity, EUR million 91.47 90.07
Total assets, EUR million 221.22 206.72 +7%
Equity Ratio, % 41% 44% -3%
Debt to financial institutions,
EUR million
60.18 59.03 +2%
Net debt – adjusted working
capital*, EUR million
16.05 18.93 -15%

*Adjusted working capital = Current biological assets + Trade receivables, advance payments and other receivables + Inventory – Trade payables – Other payables and current liabilities. The adjusted working capital formula eliminates cash and financing elements allowing the reader to see how the short-term assets and liabilities directly related to operations of the Group are being utilized.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The share price increased by

0.427 per share) from the

beginning of 2020 to 31 of

was EUR 0.32 million.

17.6% (from EUR 0.363 to EUR

The average monthly turnover

Share price information

* - Base case scenario

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AUGA group, AB share price on Nasdaq Vilnius, EUR

August, 2020.

More information:

  • · Nasdaq Vilnius, Baltic Main List: AUG1L
  • · Nasdaq Vilnius, green bonds: AUGB060024A
  • · Information for investors, data in MS Excel format: http://auga.lt/en/for-auga-investors/
  • · Analyst reports: http://auga.lt/en/for-auga-investors/analystcoverage/
  • News for investors subscription: http://cutt.ly/auga
  • Investor relations:

Mindaugas Ambrasas, CFO +370 620 67296 [email protected]

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