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AUGA group — Investor Presentation 2022
Mar 2, 2022
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PRESENTATION ON THE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 12 MONTHS OF 2021
AUGA group, AB
PRESENTED BY
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Mindaugas Ambrasas
CFO
12M2021
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RESULTS
Poor harvest due to extreme heat in summer, COVID-19, problems in production resulted in difficult year and led to poor financial results in 2021
Additional provisions in Q4:
- Receivables from Symbol LLC – 1.2 MEUR
- Cash crops – 0.3 MEUR
2021 12M
Poor financial results mainly driven by crop growing segment.
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 71.78 | 83.07 | -14% | 71.13 |
| Gross profit | 3.92 | 15.77 | -75% | 9.85 |
| Net profit | (14.03) | 1.79 | n/a | (3.22) |
| EBITDA | 9.06 | 20.83 | -56% | 17.12 |
Additional losses in Q4 were impacted by additional provisions:
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2021 9M | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 71.78 | 54.90 | +16.88 |
| Gross profit | 3.92 | 1.70 | +2.22 |
| Net profit | (14.03) | (10.43) | -3.60 |
| EBITDA | 9.06 | 5.45 | +3.61 |
12M2021
Results by segment
Crop growing
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CROP GROWING 2021 12M results
Effected by significantly lower yields (for summer crops and legumes mainly) and limited upside from growing prices of commodities.
Change in gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets corresponds to change of gross profit.
Positive result (0.13 MEUR) from sales activities in Q4
Inventory write-offs (1.67 MEUR in Q4) are mainly related to forage crops:
- changes in internal pricing in order to make segment profitability more transparent;
- part of costs was attributed. To be accounted separately from 2022;
- higher losses in 2021 due to transformation and increased costs per ton.
| 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cultivated land, ha | 39,139 | 39,637 | -1% | 38,564 |
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M |
| Total gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) | (5.51) | 5.67 | n/a | 3.83 |
| Gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) recognized for following period | 2.33 | 2.02 | 15% | 1.45 |
| Gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) recognized in current period | (3.18) | 7.69 | n/a | 5.28 |
| Sales revenue | 23.61 | 37.38 | -37% | 29.49 |
| Cost of sales | 25.20 | 38.19 | -34% | 30.45 |
| Inventory write-offs | 4.05 | 1.39 | +191% | 1.54 |
| Result of sales of agricultural produce | (5.63) | (2.20) | -155% | (2.49) |
| Subsidies | 9.69 | 7.45 | +30% | 5.19 |
| Gross profit | 0.89 | 12.94 | -93% | 7.98 |
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CROP GROWING
Market trends: during 2021 prices of wheat had on average increased by 30%
Prices for conventional and organic grains are at record highs and demand is outpacing supply.
Since the beginning of 2022, 100% organic feeding for livestock has been introduced, which boosts demand further.
Rising logistics prices have made countries such as China, Russia and Ukraine uncompetitive, increasing demand for EU products.
Switch in strategies of companies: they aim to use raw materials of the EU origin only in a long-term.
Organic vs. Conventional wheat price in Germany, EUR/t

Germany, the largest EU market, is a benchmark for major organic product prices.
12M2021
Source: www.ami-informiert.de, https://www.bmel-statistik.de/
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CROP GROWING
Contracting of a new harvest
All crop prices are in historical heights and this season's contracts could begin with 20-30% higher pricing level.
The biggest price growth is in feed grains, especially legumes.
As for 28.02.2022, AUGA group contracted 28% of forecasted 2022 harvest.
If to exclude long term agreements - 2.4% of forecasted 2022 harvest is contracted
First contracts were done with 25-33% higher prices than in 2021

12M2021
Results by segment
Dairy
12M2021
DAIRY
As for 31.12.2021 Group's herd consists of 3,577 cows and 3,134 heifers and bulls, compared to 3,471 cows and 2,990 heifers and bulls in 2020.
After production problems in H1, second half had positive trends in yields and selling prices
The group is currently testing new grass feed.
2021 12M results
Increasing efficiency remains the primary focus.
| 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total quantity of products sold, t | 27,053 | 26,799 | +1% | 25,891 |
| Milk | 25,685 | 25,384 | +1% | 24,492 |
| Milk commodities | 624 | 714 | -13% | 667 |
| Cattle | 743 | 700 | +6% | 732 |
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Revenue | 13.61 | 12.95 | +5% | 12.05 |
| Milk | 10.69 | 10.07 | +6% | 9.42 |
| Milk commodities | 2.02 | 2.13 | -5% | 1.91 |
| Cattle | 0.90 | 0.75 | +20% | 0.72 |
| Cost of sales | 13.15 | 12.56 | +5% | 12.62 |
| Milk | 10.36 | 9.75 | +6% | 9.93 |
| Milk commodities | 1.89 | 2.07 | -9% | 1.97 |
| Cattle | 0.90 | 0.75 | +20% | 0.72 |
| Revaluation of biological assets | (2.77) | (2.52) | -10% | (2.19) |
| Subsidies | 3.17 | 2.53 | +25% | 2.04 |
| Gross profit | 0.85 | 0.40 | +113% | (0.72) |
12M2021
DAIRY
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The Group faced issues in the production in H1 2021. However, results in the second half had improved.
Milk yield in the Q42021 grew by 2% YoY.
Share of organic milk sold remains stable – 98% for 2021.
Average milk price had increased by 5% in 2021.
The trend continues in January 2022 (YoY changes):
- Yields had increased by 7%;
- Average price had increased by 14%.
Milk yield and price dynamics
Milk yields, kg/cow/day

Milk price, EUR/t

12M2021
Source: www.ami-informiert.de, www.ami-informiert.de, https://www.bmel-statistik.de/, https://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/market-observatory/milk
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Results by segment
Mushroom growing
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MUSHROOM GROWING
Decrease in production output is the main reason for lower results.
Sales of compost remain lower than in previous years. Sales are not likely to increase in the coming periods due to COVID-19 effect on export market.
2021 12M results
Results affected by COVID-19 and issues in production.
| 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold mushrooms, t | 12,002 | 12,906 | -7% | 12,256 |
| Average price (Eur/t) | 2,323 | 2,199 | +6% | 2,147 |
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total revenue | 28.36 | 30.00 | -5% | 28.71 |
| Mushroom sales revenue | 27.89 | 28.38 | -2% | 26.32 |
| Compost sales revenue | 0.47 | 1.62 | -71% | 2.39 |
| Cost of sale | 27.77 | 28.25 | -2% | 26.22 |
| Cost of mushrooms sold | 27.53 | 26.89 | +2% | 23.73 |
| Cost of compost sold | 0.24 | 1.36 | -82% | 2.49 |
| Gross profit | 0.59 | 1.75 | -66% | 2.49 |
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MUSHROOM GROWING
2021 12M results
Challenges in production.
Production output in H2 was 12% smaller than H1 due to several reasons:
- High weather temperature had negative impact on the compost production processes;
- COVID-19.
Majority of cost are fixed, therefore decrease in production output has adverse effect on profitability.
Production output in Q4 increased by 18% (vs Q3 2021)
Sales in January 2022 reached 1074 tonnes of mushrooms.

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FMCG
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Total sales have increased by 27% in 2021.
Logistics create some challenges, but based on current pipeline and reopened business fairs the Group foresees not lower growth in 2022 as well.
2021 12M results
The segment continues to grow in 2021.
| EUR million | 2021 12M | 2020 12M | Variance | 2019 12M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 6.19 | 4.88 | +27% | 2.80 |
| Cost of goods sold | 4.60 | 4.13 | +11% | 2.75 |
| Gross profit | 1.59 | 0.75 | +112% | 0.05 |

12M2021
RESULTS
Update on geopolitical risks
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The Group had very limited sales to Russia, Belorussia (<0.5% of total sales in 2021).
Historically, sales of mushroom compost to Russia accounted for 1-2 MEUR per year, but the business was stopped in Q42020.
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Financial information
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Main factors for EBITDA change
Crop growing results have the largest impact to the EBITDA decrease.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Key priorities for 2022
Key focus is to find resources and continue R&D projects and their commercialization.
The Group had received waivers from current financing partners for breach of financial covenants for 2021.12.31
The Group had reached agreements and is working on documentation to finalize financing for:
- daily activities
- Investment projects
12M2021
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3 projects to be implemented / further developed in 2022
Biomethane infrastructure
The group is planning to operate 3 facilities by Q42022.
Specialized feed technology
First prototype is already built and is in testing currently. Two main targets: a) improved yields, b) reduction of CO2 emissions
The Group is planning to start scaling of technology in it's farms if tests will be successful.
AUGA tractor
The Group is aiming to have up to 10 tractors working in Groups' fields by Q42022. Agreement for assembling is already signed.

12M2021
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
View on future developments. Key milestones
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- To have operational proof on concept by the end of 2022
- To change legal structure of the Group in order to separate technological developments from standard operations of the Group. Till the end of 2022
- New equity funding for scaling of new technologies.
Note: no official decisions are made yet.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The share price increased by 6.88% (from EUR 0.442 to EUR 0.472 per share) from the beginning of 2021 to 25 February 2022.
The average monthly turnover was EUR 0.82 million.
Top 3 corporate bond turnover in Baltics (turnover during 2021 - EUR 3.80 million).
Other significant events:
- Increased ownership share of the largest shareholder (55.71% vs. 55.04%);
- Delisting from Warsaw stock exchange.
Share price information

AUGA group, AB share price on Nasdaq Vilnius, EUR
Valuation target price, EUR

0.61*

0.61-0.71

0.61
12M2021
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More information:
- Nasdaq Vilnius, Baltic Main List: AUG1L
- Nasdaq Vilnius, green bonds: AUGB060024A
- Information for investors: http://auga.lt/en/for-auga-investors
- Analyst reports, data in MS Excel format: https://auga.lt/en/investors/reports-and-presentations
- News for investors subscription: http://cutt.ly/auga
- Investor relations:
Mindaugas Ambrasas, CFO
+370 620 67296
[email protected]
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