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AUGA group — Investor Presentation 2023
Dec 8, 2023
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Presentation on the financial results for the 9 months of 2023
Presented by

Kęstutis Juščius
Chair of the Board of AUGA group, AB

Content
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- Financial results for the 9 months of 2023 and corresponding overview by segment
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- Outlook for the year 2024
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- Developments in the strategy implementation and Tech projects

Results for the 9 months of 2023
| EUR million | 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 59.93 | 57.71 | +4% | 54.90 |
| Gross profit | (1.87) | 13.14 | -114% | 1.70 |
| Net profit | (12.15) | (0.62) | +1,860% | (10.43) |
| EBITDA | (1.22) | 16.78 | -107% | 5.45 |
The revenue of the 9 months of 2023 has practically stayed on the same level with 2022.
The drop in organic food consumption had driven down the prices of organic commodities and had major impact on our financial results.
Group has already taken strategic decisions to address the situation and to diversify part of its business - a third of the land will be cultivated using regenerative conventional farming.

Results by segment: crop growing
Overview of main crops
Wheat and legumes account for 2/3 of land dedicated to cash crops.
Significant decrease of legumes' yield was caused by drought in spring of 2023.
Summer crops (legumes) have always been more susceptible to unfavorable weather conditions. As a result of AUGA's decision to diversify into regenerative conventional agriculture, the area of winter crops has been increased from 14 to 19 thous. ha (36%).
Cost has increased due to higher fertilizers, seeds prices and average salary. In 2024, total costs are expected to reduce. 6
| Wheat | 2022/2023 | 2021/2022 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ha | 11,345 | 11,693 | -3% |
| Yield, t/ha | 3.58 | 3.41 | +5% |
| Price, Eur/t | 260 | 403 | -35% |
| Cost, Eur/ha | 1,142 | 1,033 | +11% |
| Profit, Eur/ha | (213) | 341 | n/a |
| Legumes | 2022/2023 | 2021/2022 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ha | 8,077 | 6,785 | +19% |
| Yield, t/ha | 1.42 | 2.32 | -39% |
| Price, Eur/t | 467 | 576 | -19% |
| Cost, Eur/ha | 940 | 926 | +2% |
| Profit, Eur/ha | (278) | 458 | n/a |
Commodity price trends
Organic commodity market is slow in 2023 and spot selling prices are significantly lower than statistical average.
AUGA's accounted POH price is now fixed at EUR 260 close to conventional.
At the end of November, 70% of AUGA's 2023 harvest for sale was contracted.
Organic vs. Conventional wheat price in Germany*, EUR/t

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

Revaluation of biological assets
In Q3 the decrease in value was mainly due to lower yield of legumes (EUR -3.95 million) and higher than planned cost of production.
Preliminary Q4 revaluation is based on the 2023 Q4 harvest results, the value of 2024 harvest, and the current market prices which will be adjusted at the end of the year.
The estimated Q4 revaluation is EUR 1.5 million.
Gain (loss) on initial recognition of biological asset at fair value per quarter, EUR '000


Financial results
Decreased commodity prices had major negative impact.
At Q3 2022 prices total gain on revaluation of Q3 2023 would have been EUR 9.1 million.
Sales results dropped by EUR 2.0 million due to crops sold at lower than previously accounted prices.
The Group received EUR 2.6 million less subsidies after conversion of its 1/3 organic land to conventional as one-off sanction for 2023. It has been offset by the higher subsidies per ha in the new agricultural program.
| 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cultivated land, ha | 38,190 | 38,525 | -1% | 39,139 |
| EUR million | 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
| Total gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) |
(4.16) | 8.20 | n/a | (1.35) |
| Gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) recognized in previous period |
1.97 | 2.33 | -15% | 2.02 |
| Gain (loss) on revaluation of biological assets (crops) recognized in current period |
(6.13) | 5.86 | n/a | (3.37) |
| Sales revenue | 20.53 | 18.71 | +10% | 18.41 |
| Cost of sales | (22.49) | (17.73) | +27% | (20.13) |
| Inventory write-offs | (0.13) | (0.95) | -86% | (2.38) |
| Result of internal transactions |
(2.10) | (1.00) | +110% | - |
| Result of sales of agricultural produce |
(4.20) | (0.96) | +338% | (4.10) |
| Subsidies | 6.76 | 7.06 | -4% | 6.98 |
| Gross profit | (3.57) | 11.96 | n/a | (0.50) |
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Results by segment: dairy
Yield and price dynamics
Milk yield per cow was 4% higher in the 9 months of 2023 vs. the same period last year.
We observe a positive development in commodity milk price since the lowest point in summer 2023.

Dairy
Financial results
Total produced milk volume increased by 2% YoY. The registered sales volume here was 1% lower as part of the milk was used for the production of AUGA's dairy products, reflected in the FMCG results.
Decreased prices of raw milk resulted in a gross loss. At 2022 prices the result of the 9 months of 2023 would have been EUR 1.7 million higher.
| 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales volume*, t |
20,077 | 20,249 | -1% | 20,168 |
| Milk | 18,528 | 19,305 | -4% | 19,112 |
| Milk commodities | 885 | 332 | +167% | 502 |
| Cattle | 664 | 612 | +8% | 554 |
| EUR million | 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
| Sales revenue | 11.26 | 12.32 | -9% | 10.16 |
| Milk | 7.86 | 10.01 | -21% | 7.89 |
| Milk commodities | 2.45 | 1.26 | +94% | 1.62 |
| Cattle | 0.95 | 1.04 | -9% | 0.65 |
| Cost of sales | (11.71) | (11.02) | +6% | (9.87) |
| Milk | (8.37) | (8.76) | -4% | (7.72) |
| Milk commodities | (2.39) | (1.22) | +96% | (1.50) |
| Cattle | (0.95) | (1.04) | -9% | (0.65) |
| Revaluation of biological assets | (2.24) | (1.77) | +27% | (2.48) |
| Subsidies | 2.10 | 2.14 | -2% | 2.36 |
| Gross profit | (0.60) | 1.67 | n/a | (0.17) |
Results by segment: mushroom growing
Mushroom growing
Price and production volume dynamics
Price of mushrooms excluding transport and packaging was 17% higher YoY and currently has stabilised.
Production volume is stable and was less affected by seasonal decline in Q3 compared with Q3 of previous years.
Price of mushrooms (excl. transport and packaging), EUR/t

Mushrooms produced, t


Mushroom growing
Financial results
Higher sales prices, contained production costs and lower energy prices have led to the improvement of financial results.
| 2023 9M | 2022 9M | Variance | 2021 9M |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms sales volume, t | 8,640 | 8,834 | -2% | 9,072 |
| Average price (EUR/t) | 2,605 | 2,359 | +10% | 2,326 |
| EUR million | 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
| Total sales revenue | 22.86 | 21.17 | +8% | 21.46 |
| Mushrooms sales revenue | 22.51 | 20.84 | +8% | 21.10 |
| Compost sales revenue | 0.35 | 0.33 | +6% | 0.36 |
| Cost of sales |
(21.74) | (22.68) | -4% | (20.90) |
| Cost of mushrooms sold | (21.39) | (22.35) | -4% | (20.71) |
| Cost of compost sold | (0.35) | (0.33) | +6% | (0.20) |
| Gross profit | 1.12 | (1.51) | n/a | 0.56 |

Results by segment: FMCG

FMCG
Change in revenue structure
In July 2023, AUGA group sold its subsidiary Grybai LT, producer of ready-to-eat soups and preserved products,. and discontinued its operations in respective FMCG sub-category
The new FMCG product line was introduced in April and in Q3 already accounted for 41% of the segment's revenue.
Bringing the new category to the market has been a priority originating from AUGA 2025 Strategy.
| EUR million | 2023 9M |
2022 9M |
Variance | 2021 9M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales revenue | 5.28 | 5.50 | -4% | 4.88 |
| Cost of goods sold | (4.11) | (4.49) | -8% | (3.41) |
| Gross profit | 1.17 | 1.01 | +16% | 1.47 |
FMCG revenue structure, EUR thousands


FMCG
New product line for consumers
In spring 2023, AUGA has launched a new product line with 'mission no cost to nature': milk, kefir, curd, sour cream, oat flakes, and eggs.
In Q3 the product line has been extended to include vegetables, butter, and UHT milk as well as a lactose-free option.
The main sales channels remain retail chains, expanding into Horeca.

mission no cost to nature


Outlook for 2024
Outlook for 2024
The main assumptions for the 2024 EBITDA projections are the following:
- The prices for organic commodities are based on the lower 2023 POH-price level, while price for organic milk is based on the 0.48 EUR/l level.
- The prices for conventional commodities are based on the MATIF 2024, for wheat 236.25 EUR/t (2024 September) and rapeseed 442.75 EUR/t (2024 August).
- Conventional farming operations are planned to cover 15,500 ha, while organic farming operations – 22,700 ha.
- Estimated yields for the main cash crops: conventional winter wheat – 6.7 t/ha, conventional rapeseed – 3.5 t/ha, organic winter wheat – 4.2 t/ha, organic pulses - 2 t/ha.
- Estimated agricultural subsidies amount to 13.4 M EUR.

Strategy implementation and Tech projects
Green infrastructure
Biomethane
3 biomethane infrastructure objects have become operational.
Biomethane connectivity to the grid are being resolved.


Tech development
Sustainably powered machinery
The AUGA M1 tractors from the first production batch have undergone 2023 seasonal field -test. The generated valuable findings will allow AUGA Tech to improve the technology and ensure its' reliability on a scale.
Half -size of M1 electric multi -functional prototype tractor, able to cover the remainder of the farming needs, will be presented in Q1, 2024.
Both tractors are complementary technologies that will cover the full -scope of tractor's demand for farming operations, while addressing 100 per cent of fossil -fuel emissions.
The combination of both tractors paves the way to the commercialization of the emission reduction technologies.

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Tech development
Specialized feed technology
AUGA Tech has been testing the technology for the last 2 years.
Recently, the following results have been validated and approved by scientists of Veterinary Academy of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU):
- 1. 13% increase in the milk yield with no impact on the milk's quality.
- 2. 32% reduced methane emissions from cows' digestive processes per litre of raw milk.


Tech development
The roadmap for AUGA Technology portfolio
A set of AUGA technologies has been delivered to a degree that show their functional viability, and, above all, ability to address the pollution problems.
These are ready to be scaled, but not at the expense of AUGA group operational and capital expenditures.
These technologies will be further streamlined by blended financial instruments, that may include attracting additional equity, securing sustainability grants, and applying for the EU Green Deal Industrialisation Plan schemes in Q1-Q2 of 2024.

We know how to feed the world in a carbon-neutral way
Actions needed by 2050:
- Boost food supply by 60%*.
- Reduce agricultural emissions by 67%**.
- Preserve yields from negative climate impact.
AUGA's technologies are aimed to solving these global issues.
*(2010 baseline of 24% global emissions) to meet 2 C goals
**(2005/2007 baseline) by 2050.
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Share price information
The share price decreased by 18% (from EUR 0.390 to EUR 0.319 per share) from the beginning of 2023 to 30th of November 2023.
The average monthly turnover was EUR 0.20 million.
AUGA group, AB share price on Nasdaq Vilnius, EUR

0.48* 0.49
More information
- Nasdaq Vilnius, Baltic Main List, AUGA group, AB shares: AUG1L
- Nasdaq Vilnius, Baltic Bond List, AUGA group, AB 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
- Subscription to investor newsletter:http://cutt.ly/auga
- Investor relations contact:
Arminas Kančiauskas, Head of Finance Unit of AUGA group, AB +370 620 873 24 [email protected]

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