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AUGA group

Investor Presentation Jun 4, 2024

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Presentation on the financial results for the 3 months of 2024

Presented by

Kęstutis Juščius

Chair of the Board of AUGA group, AB

Content

    1. Financial results for the 3 months of 2024 and corresponding overview by segment.
    1. Outlook for 2024.
    1. Strategy implementation and Tech projects.

Results for the 3 months of 2024

EUR million 2024
3M
2023
3M*
Variance 2022
3M
Revenue 19.74 19.96 -1% 17.56
Gross profit 2.71 1.90 +43% 5.65
Net profit (loss) (2.58) (3.14) +18% 1.21
EBITDA 4.26 2.68 +59% 6.71

*The results include continuing operations (excl. Grybai LT)

Gross profit increased by 43% following an operational review of crop growing and dairy segments.

Higher net result also was influenced by a reduction of EUR 0.2 million in selling and administrative expenses, despite a EUR 0.5 million rise in finance costs.

Results by segment: crop growing

Crop growing

The conventional MATIF prices show positive trends.

Rapeseed MATIF price increased (from EUR 444 to EUR 496 per tonne) from the beginning of 2024 to 31st of May 2024.

The growth of organic prices continues to be delayed compared to the increasing conventional prices.

Crop growing

Revaluation of biological assets

The results of Q1 are higher compared to the previous period, as there were no assumptions with negative impact this year.

Production price level, as one of the key assumptions, has remained at the same level as it was at the end of 2023.

Better yields can be expected in 2024 than was anticipated.

Gain (loss) on initial recognition of biological asset at fair value per quarter, EUR '000

Crop growing

Financial results

The decline in sales revenue during Q1 resulted from lower prices of goods sold and changes in the assortment of goods sold.

The Group accounted less in subsidies compared to the same period last year due to partial transition to conventional farming, as this was not yet foreseen in the Q1 of 2023. The Group plans to receive a similar amount of subsidies throughout the year when compared to 2023.

2024
3M
2023
3M
Variance 2022
3M
Total cultivated land, ha 37,892 38,584 -2% 38,591
EUR million 2024
3M
2023
3M
Variance 2022
3M
Total gain (loss) on revaluation of
biological assets (crops)
2.10 2.09 +1% 5.86
Gain (loss) on revaluation of
biological assets (crops) recognized
in previous period
1.29 1.97 -35% 2.33
Gain (loss) on revaluation of
biological assets (crops)
recognized in current period
0.82 0.13 +528% 3.53
Sales revenue 6.63 7.91 -16% 5.09
Cost of sales (7.06) (8.41) -16% (5.08)
Inventory write-offs (0.09) 0.01 n/a (0.30)
Result of internal
transactions
(0.68) (0.64) +6% (0.73)
Result of sales of agricultural
produce
(1.19) (1.12) +6% (1.01)
Subsidies 2.19 2.51 -13% 2.42
Gross profit 1.82 1.52 +20% 4.94

Results by segment: dairy

Yield and price dynamics

Milk yield per cow was 2% higher in 2024 Q1 vs. 2023 Q1 and was the highest in the last three years. In April 2024, a further increase in milk yield has been observed.

In April price premium for organic milk was higher compared to previous periods.

Dairy

Financial results

The 4% increase in the prices of raw milk resulted in a gross profit.

Despite the increased quantity sold, the cost of milk decreased, leading to a lower cost per tonne. Comparing 2024 Q1 vs. 2023 Q1, there was an 11% decrease.

2024
3M
2023
3M
Variance 2022
3M
Sales volume*,
t
7,636 7,029 +9% 7,324
Milk 7,045 6,496 +8% 6,986
Milk commodities 302 322 -6% 113
Cattle 289 211 +37% 225
EUR million 2024
3M
2023
3M
Variance 2022
3M
Sales revenue 4.69 4.15 +13% 4.05
Milk 3.37 2.98 +13% 3.31
Milk commodities 0.87 0.88 -2% 0.38
Cattle 0.46 0.29 +58% 0.36
Cost of sales (4.22) (4.18) +1% (3.59)
Milk (2.93) (3.03) -3% (2.87)
Milk commodities (0.83) (0.85) -2% (0.37)
Cattle (0.46) (0.29) +58% (0.36)
Revaluation of biological assets (0.78) (0.82) -5% (0.67)
Subsidies 0.68 0.78 -13% 0.79
Gross profit 0.38 (0.07) n/a 0.57

Results by segment: mushroom growing

Mushroom growing

Price and production volume dynamics

Price of mushrooms excluding transport and packaging was higher YoY.

Production volume is stable with a slight decrease comparing 2024Q1 vs 2023Q1.

Price of mushrooms (excl. transport and packaging), EUR/t

Mushrooms produced, t

Mushroom growing

Financial results

Not all produced quantity was sold during 2024Q1, as part of the mushrooms remained in stock.

Gross profit in 2024Q1 was lower compared to 2023Q1 - it was affected by lower sales of the secondary product (compost).

2024
3M
2023 3M Variance 2022
3M
Mushrooms sales volume, t 2,783 2,875 -3% 3,308
Average price (EUR/t) 2,751 2,595 +6% 2,255
EUR million 2024
3M
2023
3M
Variance 2022
3M
Total sales revenue 7.75 7.70 +1% 7.01
Mushrooms
sales revenue
7.66 7.46 +3% 6.85
Compost
sales revenue
0.09 0.24 -63% 0.16
Cost
of
sales
(7.29) (7.12) +2% (7.14)
Gross profit 0.46 0.58 -21% (0.13)

Results by segment: FMCG

FMCG

Growing segment

2023 Q1 result excludes the performance of Grybai LT (producer of ready-to-eat soups and preserved products), which was sold in mid-2023.

In April sales increased, and monthly revenue from the new FMCG product line reached its highest level.

EUR million 2024 3M 2023 3M* Variance
Sales revenue 0.67 0.20 +234%
Cost of goods sold (0.62) (0.33) +90%
Gross profit 0.05 (0.13) n/a

*Segment results comprise continuing operations (excl. Grybai LT)

The new FMCG product line revenue structure, EUR thousands

Outlook for 2024

Outlook for 2024

On the basis of the currently available information, the Executive team remains committed to the EBITDA forecast for 2024, due to the fact that the key operating assumptions (esp. commodity market prices and yields) are in line with the published outlook projection.

2024 Q2 and Q3 will be defining for the external and internal business trends on their consistency with the forecast results.

OPEX

Strategy implementation and Tech projects

A Global Problem We Need to Solve

Food situation by 20501with no large scale technologies available

Growing demand in food supply, which we need to boost by 56% by 20501 , without further agricultural land expansion;

Increasing emissions in agriculture, which need to reduced by 67%2 to meet 2°C goals1,3;

Lack of large-scale sustainable breakthrough technologies available in agriculture.

AUGA Could Lead the Change

AUGA's experience puts us in a unique position to understand the needs of farmers and consumers:

AUGA group, a major player in European agriculture, brings two decades of farming expertise to guide AUGA Tech's technology development;

A 38 thous ha farming operation network serves as a 'sandbox' to test AUGA Tech's technologies in their intended environment;

Expertise built through top -down understanding of sustainable farming operations, building fast moving consumer goods, which will link the two together.

AUGA Tech: A Roadmap

5 years ago Now 5 years from now

AUGA group recognized the absence of sustainable technologies in the largest emission sources in the farms - fossil fuel use and ruminants.

AUGA Tech has developed and tested unique patented fossil fuel-free machinery and low methane emission feed technology with patents pending.

AUGA Tech will commercialise the sustainable farming technologies, proving that sustainability can be both effective and profitable for farmers, which will create a snowball effect on the industry change.

How Can This Become a Reality?

Laying down the foundation for sustainable farming technology industry

  • EUR 10 M from initial investment by AUGA group (2018 – 2024);
  • EUR 15 M (quasi -) equity from private investors (2024)

unlocks

EUR 60 M from "Billion for Business" programme, administered by the National Promotional Institution INVEGA (2024)

totalling

EUR 75 M project financing (2024 – 2026).

  • Deliverables (by 2026) Commercialisation and further development of existing sustainable farming technologies including tractors (20 units), farming platforms (60 units) and cattle -tech (3 systems);
  • Technologies already tested on 38 000 ha demonstrating its economic viability and emission -saving potential;
  • 20% of Lithuanian farmers will have access to sustainable technologies;
  • Establishment of competitive advantage compared to existing market players;
  • Unlock unlimited growth potential.

AUGA's Solutions: Technology Portfolio

AUGA M11,2 Features:
Tractor
Emission savings:
114 t. / unit annually
TRL3
8 –
system
complete and qualified

300 -
500 HP

Patented unique frame

Bidirectional energy

Biomethane-electric
construction
supply, able to cover up
hybrid

Replaceable gas
to 50% of tractor's

12 hour workday on a
cartridge
lifecycle costs through
single cartridge

800 V fully electric drive
energy balancing

Weight: 13 tons
AUGA E1 Features:
Multi-functional platform
Emission savings:
56 t. / unit annually
TRL 6 –
technology
demonstrated in relevant
environment

150 -
250 HP electric

Unique frame

Bidirectional energy
multifunctional platform
construction, incl. 400
supply, able to cover up

Modular compatibility
kWh batteries + 400
to 50% of tractor's
with multiple farming
kWh extender
lifecycle costs through
implements
energy balancing
Cattle tech Features:
Technology system
Emission savings:
5 379 t. / unit annually
TRL 6 –
technology
demonstrated in
relevant environment

30 -
40% milk yield

Patent-pending

Transparent carbon
increase4
methane reducing feed
footprint measurement,

50 -
73 % reduction of
technology
control and certification
labour costs via

Animal care and feeding
system, opening
automatisation
system supported by AI
additional revenue

Most value-added to
algorithms
streams for farmers
small-hold farmers

The Significance of "Mission no cost to nature" Technology Portfolio to AUGA group

Value to the Company and Shareholders:

    1. A new revenue stream from breakthrough technologies could come as technology sales to farmers or sale of IP rights to industry players.
    1. Improvement of business efficiency and sustainability:
    2. a. Agricultural operations with the new "Mission no cost to nature" smart farm technologies will cut operational costs;
    3. b. Possibility to deliver commodities, creating a new sustainable category of food and increasing revenue;
    4. c. New technologies will have the use cycle of 15 years and, therefore, no major reinvestments will be necessary in the segment, which, in turn, will increase free cashflow that can be allocated to AUGA group shareholders.
    1. Success in this project would open the door for global expansion through franchise model to change the face of farming.

Share price information

The share price decreased by 4% (from EUR 0.300 to EUR 0.288 per share) from the beginning of 2024 to 31st of May 2024.

The average monthly turnover was EUR 0.19 million.

AUGA group, AB share price on Nasdaq Vilnius, EUR

More information

Kristupas Baranauskas, Chief Financial Officer of AUGA group, AB +370 652 994 44 [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This presentation has been prepared by AUGA group, AB (AUGA group) solely for informational purposes and must not be relied upon, disclosed or published, or used in part for any other purpose.

The presentation should not be treated as investment advice or provide basis for valuation of AUGA group securities and should not be considered as a recommendation to buy, hold, or dispose of any of its securities, or any of the businesses or assets referenced in the presentation.

The information in this presentation may comprise information which is neither audited nor reviewed by independent third parties and should be considered as preliminary and potentially subject to change.

Certain information set forth in this presentation contains "forward-looking information", including "future-oriented financial information", "forecast" and "financial outlook", under applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as forward-looking statements). Except for statements of historical fact, the information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements and includes, but is not limited to, the (i) projected financial performance of the Company; (ii) the expected development of the Company's business, projects, and joint ventures; (iii) execution of the Company's vision and growth strategy; (iv) sources and availability of thirdparty financing for the Company's projects; (v) completion of the Company's projects that are currently underway, in development or otherwise under consideration; (vi) renewal of the Company's current customer, supplier and other material agreements; and (vii) future liquidity, working capital, and capital requirements. Forwardlooking statements are provided to allow potential investors the opportunity to understand management's beliefs and opinions in respect of the future so that they may use such beliefs and opinions as one factor in evaluating an investment.

These statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Although forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Certain financial and statistical information presented in this presentation is subject to rounding adjustments. Accordingly, any discrepancies between the listed totals and the sums of the amounts are due to rounding.

Certain financial information and operating data relating to AUGA group presented in this presentation has not been audited and, in some cases, is based on the management's information and estimates, and is subject to change. This presentation may also include certain non-IFRS measures which have not been subjected to a financial audit for any period.

No responsibility or liability will be accepted by AUGA group, its affiliates, officers, employees, or agents for any loss or damage resulting from the use of forwardlooking statements in this presentation. Unless required by the applicable law, AUGA group is under no duty and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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